John Quinn Takes Chair Post, Creates New Leadership Roles (1)

Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan is creating a new management structure with founder John Quinn assuming a new post of chairman, the firm said Friday.

William Burck, co-managing partner of the firm’s Washington office, and Michael Carlinsky, managing partner of the New York office, are assuming newly-created roles of co-managing partners of the overall operation.

“By expanding and invigorating the leadership of the firm, we are sending a clear message that Quinn Emanuel is built to last,” Quinn said in a statement.

The new structure sets up the the Los Angeles-based firm for a succession plan when and if Quinn, ...