Newmeyer Dillion Appoints Partner Leonard Polyakov as General Counsel

Nov 02, 2018 Firm News

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Prominent business and real estate law firm Newmeyer Dillion is pleased to announce that partner Leonard Polyakov has been named the firm's General Counsel. Len will report to the Managing Partner, Executive Committee and other senior level management as it relates to the firm's governance, policy and risk management.

"The creation of the General Counsel role several years ago was an integral, proactive approach to our strategic growth and success," said Managing Partner Jeff Dennis. "Len will undoubtedly excel in this new role and we are grateful to have him as Counsel."

Len is a partner in the Newport Beach office of Newmeyer & Dillion, concentrating his practice in the areas of business, construction, land use and insurance litigation. In his new role, he will leverage extensive experience representing clients in complex business litigation, including trade secret disputes, intellectual property matters, and unfair trade practices.

“It is my honor and privilege to serve as General Counsel to a group of outstanding attorneys. I will work hard to prove worthy of their trust in me,” said Len on his appointment.

Len earned his B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles and his J.D. from the University of Southern California. His appointment was effective on July 10, 2018.