Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C. has announced the appointment of Kevin T. McLaughlin as the firm’s next president and chief executive officer, effective Feb. 1, 2020.

McLaughlin has been appointed to the role following the passing of former Greensfelder chief executive officer Timothy R. Thornton in June 2019. Since then, Greensfelder officer John W. Dillane has served as interim CEO. McLaughlin will work closely with Dillane over the next several months to ensure a smooth transition of leadership responsibility. 

McLaughlin joined Greensfelder in 2006 and is currently the leader of the employment and labor practice group. He also previously served on the firm’s board of directors. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Law and received a bachelor's degree from Boston College.