Jones Day Lifer Takes Reins as `Trump’s Law Firm’ Enters New Era

Greg Shumaker has a lot in common with Stephen Brogan, the man who hand-selected him to take the reins at influential law firm Jones Day.

Shumaker joins an exclusive club as the firm’s next managing partner: Only eight people, including Brogan, have been tapped for the role in Jones Day’s 130-year history.

Both men are Washington-based litigators who have spent decades in the nation’s capital. They’re also Jones Day lifers, and active University of Notre Dame alumni who help steer the Catholic school’s direction.

Starting next year, they’ll both have served in arguably the most powerful Big Law leadership position. ...