New Haven-based law firm Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey has appointed a new managing partner.
Effective Feb. 1, Fatima Lahnin succeeded Rick Street, who has led the firm since 2020. Street will continue to practice as a partner.
Lahnin joined Carmody in 2001 and has been a partner since 2009. She is an intellectual property trial lawyer with experience in patent infringement and commercial disputes.
She received her law degree from Northeastern University School of Law.
“I am grateful for Rick Street’s leadership and the confidence my partners have placed in me,” Lahnin said. “As managing partner, my focus is on continuing to deliver high-quality service to our clients while guiding the firm’s growth with discipline.”
Carmody employs around 95 lawyers in seven offices across the state. It has been growing via acquisition in recent years.
In 2025 Carmody combined with New London-based Waller Smith & Palmer, which expanded the firm’s footprint to eastern Connecticut. In 2023 the firm combined with Guilford litigation and trial firm Donahue, Durham & Noonan.
In 2014 Carmody & Torrance merged with Sandak Hennessey & Greco of Stamford, adding to the firm’s existing presence in Waterbury, New Haven, Southbury and Litchfield.
