Partner and Corporate Investigations & Integrity Chair Matthew Boxer, partner and Litigation Chair Christopher Porrino, and Lowenstein Chair and Managing Partner Gary M. Wingens have been recognized in this year’s ROI Influencers: Power List 2021 – Lawyers. These rankings include the 30 most influential people in the state, as well as lists of the most influential people in 14 individual sectors or categories.
ROI-NJ notes that Governor Phil Murphy called Matt Boxer “one of the smartest, toughest guys I know” when appointing him to lead an investigation into allegations of abuse at New Jersey’s Edna Mahan Correctional Facility. Boxer conducts internal investigations for organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to state agencies on such issues as employee misconduct, vendor fraud, and company expenditures and related internal controls, in addition to counseling on interactions with the government and commercial litigation.
About Chris Porrino, ROI-NJ states: “When it comes to the stickiest and most difficult cases and crises, this former Chris Christie attorney general is a first call, from Gov. Phil Murphy to George Norcross. He is on everyone’s short list.” Porrino advises and represents businesses and individuals in civil, criminal, and regulatory matters involving securities, consumer fraud, banking, alcoholic beverage control, gaming, cannabis, energy, insurance, tax, antitrust, real estate, and the environment, among others.
Wingens is described in ROI-NJ’s list as having “led [the firm’s] expansion both in New Jersey and around the country [since 2008].” The firm has experienced substantial growth under his direction and now comprises over 350 lawyers in offices in New York, Palo Alto, New Jersey, Utah, and Washington, D.C.
ROI-NJ follows news and newsmakers all year and reaches out to dozens of people across numerous industries to get recommendations for its rankings.
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Lowenstein Sandler is a national law firm with over 350 lawyers based in New York, Palo Alto, New Jersey, Utah, and Washington, D.C. The firm represents leaders in virtually every sector of the global economy, with particular emphasis on investment funds, life sciences, and technology. Recognized for its entrepreneurial spirit and high standard of client service, the firm is committed to the interests of its clients, colleagues, and communities.
