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title: In their own words
date: 2023-08-03T15:02:00-04:00
author: Joe Batutis
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#  In their own words 

Testimonial quotes and videos from several lateral partners

 

 

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## Partner Sandy Musumeci

“While I was in discussions with Kelley Drye, I talked to people from every office at various levels – both ​‘lifers’ and others who lateralled to the firm – and they all conveyed what a warm and collaborative environment Kelley Drye is for legal practice. Every partner I met took a personal interest in my candidacy, and that interest in my integration and professional success has continued since I joined the firm. It was clear the firm was (and continues to be) invested in learning about me.”

 

 

 

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## Partner Becca Wahlquist  

“For many years, I worked in conjunction with Kelley Drye attorneys representing a co-defendant in a Multi-District Litigation class action, and I was highly impressed with the quality of their advocacy. I joined the firm to collaborate with a team rich in complex class action experience and top-notch regulatory skill.”

 

 

 

    ![](https://d3iuizmsm2hayf.cloudfront.net/content/uploads/Image-and-Text-Cards/Konkel_Mark.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5111&fp-y=0.3367&h=900&q=80&w=1600&s=c02029e7efa80afdb39dccc1a8eb94ee)    Play video    

 

## Partner Mark Konkel

“There are a lot of reasons to like this place, but if you didn’t care about anything else, there’s a tremendous amount of business development opportunity in the firm.”

 

 

 

    ![](https://d3iuizmsm2hayf.cloudfront.net/content/uploads/Image-and-Text-Cards/Rosenfeld_Dana_MP_new.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.4934&fp-y=0.3247&h=900&q=80&w=1600&s=25133eb77d69efaaa97c11d882907730)    Play video    

 

## Managing Partner Dana Rosenfeld

“As a lateral partner myself, I can testify to what a special place Kelley Drye is. I was attracted by the prospect of joining lawyers who are best in their field, and working within a boutique firm culture of camaraderie and respect.”

 

 

 

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## Partner Steven Yovits

“Coming to Kelley Drye really was the best move I ever could have made – my practice has flourished, and I’m happier here than I have been in any other working environment.”

 

 

 

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## Partners Bill Jackson and John Gilmour

“You never know until you actually go through with it and get into the merged entity, but culturally the fit has been perfect.”