Bio

Throughout a bank and law firm career spanning more than three decades, Joseph Buonanno has guided financial institutions, utilities and other companies in a wide range of industries, helping them manage change, adapt to market developments and achieve strategic objectives. Joe’s work has involved trillions of dollars in financial assets and has included derivatives, commodities, risk management, capital markets, securities, finance, real estate, housing, asset securitization, structuring, corporate governance, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, insurance, commercial transactions, regulatory affairs, litigation, environmental and insolvency. As a result of that work, Joe has helped clients to serve their customers and grow their businesses while maximizing profitability, mitigating losses, allocating capital and managing other resources. Clients trust Joe because of his knowledge, integrity, humility, service and commitment to excellence. He enthusiastically and energetically develops creative, effective and entrepreneurial solutions to complex challenges and then lights the way with timely, astute, analytical and action-oriented guidance. Joe is easy to work with, poised under pressure manages by consensus and promotes teamwork and cooperation. In matters both contentious and conciliatory, he builds relationships with diverse constituents through respect for others, transparent communication and an inclusive leadership style. Joe’s demonstrable gravitas, sophistication, perspective, judgment, restraint, pragmatism and combination of legal and business acumen are especially valued by clients. Joe heads the firm's derivatives group and is a member of both the firm’s opinion committee and its Uniform Commercial Code committee.