b'A Note from Bob BodianManaging Member Since our last alumni newsletter in the fall of 2022,attend one or more of these gatherings. I am Mintz has had an outstanding year in terms oflooking forward to reconnecting with many of you financial per ormance and strategic growth. Inat our upcoming Boston alumni reception in June addition to achieving our eighth consecutive yearof 2024.of record-breaking revenue and profit,e haveRecognition of our work in the legal community welcomed more than 20 lateral partners andcontinues to increase. These milestones include opened new offices in Miami and Toronto. Throughmore than doubling the number of practices these additions, we are building on our core pillars,ranked by Chambers USA as well as our Legal 500 including life sciences, private equity, energy &ranking jumping more than 123%. Additionally, LPL sustainability, technology, and high-end IP andpresented us with the Law Firm Diversity award, commercial litigation.and Mintz won 50 Best Law Firms for Women by As the firm hasxpanded, we have continued toSeramount (formerly Working Mother Magazine).focus on creating connections through in-personAs you no doubt are aware , the firm, the legaprofessional and social events. Just a few of thesecommunity, and the City of Boston suffered the events include our yearly Employment Lawloss of a great leader and legendary lawyer this Summit, annual Energy Transition Summit, and theyear, our Chairman Bob Popeo. Not only did Bobs Shes the Boss event aimed at inspiring the nextstrategic vision set the foundation for Mintzs generation of women leaders. In addition, wegrowth, his meaningful connections across the participated in the national ACC conference infirm shaped our collaborative and inclusive Austin, Texas, this fall, and held celebrations of ourculture, which we are committed to continuing. It new Toronto office and the opening of ourwas uplifting to see so many alumni at the attractive and highly functional new space in NewCelebration of Life event honoring Bob on York earlier this year.November 7. More than 400 people gathered at As part of our commitment to building community,the John Joseph Moakley US Courthouse to honor we also have hosted and sponsored manyBob, share memories, and enjoy anecdotes shared diversity-focused and networking events aroundby his colleagues, clients, and friends in a touching the country, and I hope that you have been able tovideo tribute.I enjoyed seeing many of you there.'