New York, NY (January 27, 2026) – Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP is pleased to announce that Jonathan Trafimow has been appointed as the Firm’s new Managing Partner, effective January 20, 2026. Mr. Trafimow succeeds Judith Wallace, who has served as Managing Partner since 2018, and has been elected to the firm’s Executive Committee and will also continue her distinguished practice at the Firm.
Mr. Trafimow, a partner in Carter Ledyard’s Litigation Department and Co-Chair of the Employment practice group, brings more than three decades of experience to his new leadership role. Jon is an experienced litigator and trial lawyer. His practice focuses on employment litigation and counseling, representing management in disputes involving discrimination, harassment, wage and hour claims, restrictive covenants, and other workplace matters. He regularly advises employers on compliance issues and risk management, and has extensive experience in federal and state court litigation involving employment disputes, business matters, real estate, and professional liability claims.
A graduate of New York University Law School, Mr. Trafimow has been recognized as a New York Super Lawyer and is highly regarded for his sophisticated approach to resolving complex employment and business disputes.
“I am honored to have been selected by my partners to lead this exceptional firm,” said Mr. Trafimow. “Carter Ledyard has a distinguished 170-year history of delivering outstanding legal services, and I look forward to building on that legacy while preserving the collaborative culture that defines who we are.”
Ms. Wallace, who has served as managing partner of the Firm through a period of significant growth and achievement, expressed confidence in the transition. “Passing the torch to Jon is both a privilege and a joy,” said Ms. Wallace. “Throughout Carter Ledyard’s more than 170 years of serving clients, our commitment to excellence has remained unwavering. Jon embodies the values that have sustained this Firm—exceptional client service, legal excellence, and a genuine commitment to the collaborative and collegial culture we have cultivated together. I have every confidence that he will continue to strengthen these traditions while positioning Carter Ledyard for continued success.”
Ms. Wallace, Chair of the Firm’s Art Law practice group, will serve on the firm’s Executive Committee and continue her nationally recognized art law and litigation practice, representing clients in art-related disputes, transactions, and regulatory matters, and in fiduciary litigation involving estates and tax-exempt organizations.
About Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP
Founded in 1854, Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP is a New York-based law firm providing sophisticated legal services to individuals, families, businesses, and institutions. The Firm’s practice areas include trusts and estates, litigation, corporate and securities, real estate, tax, intellectual property, and employment law. For more information, visit www.clm.com.