James Barbaria Joins Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP as Chief Financial Officer

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is pleased to announce that James Barbaria has joined the firm in New York as its new Chief Financial Officer. Barbaria will lead the strategic financial and operational planning for Hinshaw, bringing his extensive experience in financial management and operational improvements to the firm.

Barbaria joins Hinshaw from Adam Leitman Bailey, where he served as the firm’s Executive Director. Previously, Barbaria served as Chief Financial Officer at Robinson+Cole, and also held significant roles at Proskauer Rose and Sullivan & Cromwell, where he led high-performing teams and implemented innovative financial systems and processes.

"Jim is a highly respected and results-driven financial leader who will help elevate our firm's performance and operational efficiency," said Peter Sullivan, the firm’s chairman. "His expertise in financial planning, data analytics, and strategic growth will be invaluable as we continue to expand and enhance our services."

At Hinshaw, Barbaria will work closely with the firm's leadership team to drive financial vision and objectives. He will manage and optimize the firm's financial planning, focusing on investments in technology, financial modeling, and profitability enhancement. His recent initiatives include introducing legal industry-specific generative artificial intelligence tools, streamlining client onboarding processes, and enhancing client communications through digital platforms.

"I'm excited to join Hinshaw and contribute to its continued success as a leading law firm," said Barbaria. "The firm has a strong reputation for legal excellence and client service, and I look forward to working with the team to drive strategic growth and innovation."

Barbaria holds an MBA in Finance from Fordham University and a BA in Geology from Cornell University. He has also served on the Board of Trustees for Staten Island Academy, where he held various leadership roles, including Vice President and Chair of the Finance and Audit Committees.

Media Coverage

• "James Barbaria Joins Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP as Chief Financial Officer" was published by the Global Legal Chronicle on November 4, 2024.
• "Veteran Law Firm Financial Exec Named Hinshaw's New CFO" was published by Law360 on October 31, 2024.
• "Laterals, Moves, In-House" was published by Bloomberg Law on October 31, 2024.
• "Hinshaw Hires James Barbaria as New Chief Financial Officer" was published by Bloomberg Law on October 30, 2024.