June 1, 2010:  The law firm of Davidson Fink LLP is pleased to announce the election of Leslie W. Kernan, Jr., as its new Managing Partner. Mr. Kernan succeeds S. Gerald Davidson as Managing Partner of the firm, who is relinquishing his Managing Partner responsibilities to devote more time to his family law practice.  Said Mr. Davidson, “Les has our enthusiastic support in taking on this very important position in the firm, and I am grateful that we have his leadership to guide this firm going forward.”

Mr. Kernan joined Davidson Fink LLP in 2004 as Partner, and has served on the Management Committee since 2008.  Previously, he was a Partner with the law firm of Lacy Katzen LLP, where he spent over twelve years practicing law.  He focuses his practice in corporate and commercial transactional work with an emphasis on commercial lending, equipment lease financing, and real estate financing, acquisitions, and sales. 

Mr. Kernan received his undergraduate degree from Union College, and his law degree from the Albany Law School of Union University.  He is a member of the Monroe County Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association.  He is a Member of the Vestry at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, and Assistant Chancellor of the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester.  Mr. Kernan is also President of the Board of the Friends of Scholastic Crew, Inc. 

He current resides in Macedon, NY with his wife Patricia and family.