Verrill Dana partner, Kevin O’Connell, was recently elected to the North America Regional Council of World Services Group, a globally recognized referral organization with more than 130 prominent member firms worldwide, operating in more than 145 jurisdictions. O’Connell, one of six Council members, is the only member based in the Northeast.

O’Connell focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, financing transactions (including securities offerings and private equity investments) and licensing and collaboration. Many of his clients are in the food and beverage industry, professional services, and manufacturing. In addition to transactional work, he regularly counsels companies on a range of corporate governance matters.

O’Connell is an AV-rated attorney by Martindale Hubbell and was also selected by peers for inclusion in New England Super Lawyers® under Business/Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions and Closely Held Business.

About Verrill Dana: Verrill Dana has been a leading provider of legal services to corporations and other business enterprises in the New England region for more than 150 years, successfully guiding clients in industries of all types through generations of growth and change.

The firm conducts a full service, nationwide practice from offices in Boston, Mass.; Portland and Augusta, Maine; Providence, R.I.; Westport, Conn.; and Washington, D.C. To learn more, visit www.verrilldana.com.