Exciting Leadership Announcement as Filion Names First Female Managing Partner

Filion is proud to announce a historic milestone in our leadership. Carissa N. Tanzola has been appointed as our new Managing Partner, effective January 1, 2025.  Carissa is the first female to hold this role at Filion and brings a wealth of experience and vision to our firm’s future. As Managing Partner, Carissa will continue to provide a forward-thinking perspective and a steadfast commitment to excellence that will guide us into an exciting future. This leadership transition is an opportunity to reflect on the extraordinary contributions of the past founders and managing partners whose vision and dedication have shaped Filion into the esteemed firm it is today. Each leader has played a vital role in building our legacy of excellence, and we extend special gratitude to James G. Knight, who has led the firm with distinction as our Managing Partner for the past four years. He remains an integral part of our firm as a Senior Partner and he looks forward to supporting Carissa and the firm’s ongoing success.