Dinsmore is starting 2026 with exciting changes that reflect our commitment to helping attorneys grow their careers and strengthen leadership across the Firm.

“Our focus has always been on continuous improvement and anticipating what our clients will need next,” said Managing Partner Josh Lorentz. “These elections reflect our dedication to constant progress and delivering exceptional service through a team that is both experienced and forward-thinking.”

Board of Directors and Department Chairs

The following attorneys have been elected to serve a new term on Dinsmore’s 22-member Board of Directors for 2026:

Grahmn Morgan (Lexington)
Anthony Ditka (Pittsburgh)
Alan Abes (Cincinnati)
Chris Azzara (Pittsburgh)
Tip Depp (Louisville)
Josh Rogers (Morgantown)
Jason Sims (Columbus)
Marty Tucker (Lexington)

In addition to their board roles, Grahmn Morgan and Anthony Ditka—both office managing partners—will chair the Firm’s Litigation and Finance departments, respectively.

New Partners

Sixteen attorneys across thirteen offices have been elevated to partner, effective January 1, 2026, representing a broad range of practice areas:

Kelli Amador (Columbus) – Litigation
Parker Blessing (Indianapolis) – Corporate
Ed Boll (Cincinnati) – Litigation
Houston Bragg (Lexington) – Litigation
Rudy Ellis (Louisville) – Labor & Employment
Marisa Escalante (Chicago) – Corporate
Eric Fox (Cleveland) – Corporate
Diana Givand (Washington, D.C.) – Labor & Employment
Luca Hickman (Tampa) – Intellectual Property
Jamie Inferrera (Pittsburgh) – Public Finance
Jeremy Justice (Detroit) – Intellectual Property
Jonathan Kelly (Cincinnati) – Labor & Employment
Russell Knowles (Dayton) – Corporate
Sarah Reddick (Louisville) – Litigation
Jeremy Smith (Cincinnati) – Employment
Michael Xavier (Denver) – Intellectual Property