Ron Brody joined Otterbourg as the head of the firm’s leveraged finance practice group. Brody is a high-yield securities lawyer with a range of corporate, transactional and finance experience. His clients include investment banks, private equity funds and public and private companies.

“Ron’s arrival is part of the firm’s focus on growing our leveraged finance practice and will enhance our already strong presence in this area,” Richard L. Stehl, chairman at Otterbourg, said. “His impressive background and commitment to exceptional client service make him a great addition to the firm.”

Brody joined Otterbourg from Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, where he served as co-head of the bank and leveraged finance group. Prior to joining Pillsbury, he was a partner at White & Case, where he co-headed the leveraged finance practice for more than 13 years.

“I am excited to join a great team of talented attorneys I know and respect at Otterbourg,” Brody said. “We see a lot of opportunities for growth in leveraged finance, and I look forward to expanding Otterbourg’s leveraged finance presence and helping its clients address their most complex financing issues.”