Guy Maisnik has been promoted to Chair at Jeffer Mangels & Mitchell LLP (JMM)

Guy Maisnik, a partner at Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP ("JMBM") since 2003 and Vice Chair of the Firm's Global Hospitality Group®, has been promoted to Chair of the group effective January 2, 2026. Jim Butler, a partner at JMBM for 44 years, is stepping down as Chair and departing the firm.

"For many years, I have been privileged to work alongside Jim and the many lawyers in our firm who are part of the Global Hospitality Group." Maisnik said. "I look forward to continuing our dynamic hotel law practice both nationally and internationally."

The Global Hospitality Group® at JMBM is nationally and internationally recognized for its legal and business experience involving more than $125 billion of hotel transactions and more than 4,700 hotel properties located around the globe.