Lavelle Law hires first CFO Bruce Pulitini to manage finances and growth
Schaumburg-based Lavelle Law has hired Bruce Pulitini as the firm’s first chief financial officer. Pulitini joined the firm in November in the newly created position.
Founded in 1989 as a single-attorney practice with emphasis on tax law, Lavelle Law has grown to now feature 32 attorneys across more than a dozen practice groups.
Managing Partner Ted McGinn noted the operational and financial challenges that have come with such significant growth.
“Our in-house accounting staff has done a remarkable job over the years in handling accounts payable and receivable, managing our leases and payroll, and all of the financial issues that arise with a firm of our size,” McGinn said. “But as our partners and shareholders look ahead to the next phase of our operation, we felt we would benefit from the experienced guidance of a chief financial officer. Bruce was a great fit for our vision of how the role can have a positive impact on our growth and financial stability.”
Pulitini earned a Bachelor of Science in accountancy from Northern Illinois University. He has held positions as vice president of finance, contracting, and supply chain controls, controller, and senior audit manager with law firms, health care providers, and accounting firms during his nearly 30-year career as a CPA.
“Lavelle Law presented a very unique opportunity for me,” said Pulitini. “They have an extraordinary record of growth and a sterling reputation throughout Chicagoland. The vision Ted and the leadership team presented will help define and manage operational efficiencies that will allow for continued growth and innovation.”
Pulitini also will assist with the operation of Lavelle Law Charities, the charitable arm of the firm that has a long history of supporting local organizations and causes.
“I believe that we are unique in many ways, particularly in our innovation in media, creating content for our clients, and identifying new and unique areas of the law that have been underserved,” McGinn said. “With our presence in the city as well as our suburban headquarters, we are ready to embrace and invest in new areas such as AI to serve existing and prospective clients in ways we couldn’t have planned for even five or 10 years ago. Bruce will help us create the strategy on how we utilize our human capital and financial resources going forward.”
For information about Lavelle Law, visit www.lavellelaw.com.