Skadden appoints M&A partner Eric Friedman as new executive partner

Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom has announced that New York M&A partner Eric J. Friedman will succeed Robert C. Sheehan, beginning next April, as the firm's Executive Partner. Bob Sheehan is to step down in April 2009, after 15 years in the US giant’s top management role. Mr. Friedman, who has been with the firm since he was a summer associate in 1988, frequently represents clients in the financial services and technology-related industries and has served as a member of the Compensation Committee since 2003. During the next year, Mr. Friedman will actively participate with Mr. Sheehan and the rest of the firm management team to create a smooth transition.

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