Morrison & Foerster elects managing partner

Law firm Morrison & Foerster has promoted Tessa Schwartz to firmwide managing partner.

Schwartz has experience in patent licenses and acquisitions and has represented clients in the technology industry.

Larren Nashelsky, chair of the firm, said: “Tessa has been a critical player at the firm in numerous strategic M&A and technology transactions, helping to enhance our reputation as a premier global law firm. She will be a key asset to us in her important new role.”

The promotion is effective immediately.