News & Insights

National Association of Bond Lawyers
The Institute 2025
San Diego

March 20-21

We’re excited to share that MS&B Chairman Joseph Baumann has been named an ROI-NJ Power 2025 Influencer in Law!

We’re proud to share the work of John V. Cavaliere and Christopher Langhart, who served as bond counsel to the Bergen County Utilities Authority for the first-ever bond issuance under New Jersey’s Community Hazard Assistance Mitigation Program (NJ CHAMP).

Anthony Sodono, III, chair of MS&B’s Bankruptcy & Restructuring Group, was recently recognized by the Peter W. Rodino Jr. Society of Seton Hall Law School, alongside two other distinguished professionals, for their outstanding contributions to the legal field.

After nearly eight years of complex estate litigation, Anthony Sodono, III and Sari B. Placona have secured a $4M judgment in a contentious dispute between brothers over family and insurance trust assets.

Mentorship can be a game-changer—and MS&B Partner Malcolm Thorpe, Esq. is creating a real impact through his work with Legal Outreach.

February 12, 2025
Las Vegas

MS&B has helped another client navigate a successful Chapter 11 reorganization! Our team guided an artisan bakery chain through restructuring $7M in debt while keeping the doors open at all 10 locations in NJ and Manhattan.

This National Mentoring Month, we’re spotlighting the work of MS&B Partner Jessica Almeida. Jessica is a dedicated mentor to Kiwanis Club presidents across Essex County, providing strategic guidance and hands-on support with fundraising, community projects, and problem-solving.

Join us in congratulating Bakari G. Lee on his elevation to Chair of the Affordable Housing Advisory Council for the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York.