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Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that partners <a href="/people/massimo-f-dangelo/" id="18834">Massimo F. D’Angelo</a>, <a href="/people/leslie-marlow/" id="18911">Leslie Marlow</a>, and <a href="/people/jared-zola/" id="19284">Jared Zola</a> have been recognized in Crain’s New York Business’ <a href="https://www.crainsnewyork.com/recognitions/notables/accounting-consulting-law/2026/">Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting &amp; Law</a> feature.

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According to the publication, the honorees “represent household names, lead billions of dollars in fund formations and capital raises, oversee accounting work for private equity-backed portfolio companies and more.” The feature highlights details about the honorees’ careers and recent successes they’ve achieved.

To view all of the Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting &amp; Law, please click <a href="https://www.crainsnewyork.com/recognitions/notables/accounting-consulting-law/2026/">here</a> (subscription required).

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Massimo’s, Leslie’s, and Jared's profiles, as published in Crain’s New York, are copied below.

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Partner in the Business Litigation Group and Co-Chair of the Real Estate Industry Team

Current scope of work:&nbsp;At the law firm Blank Rome, Massimo D’Angelo leads high-stakes, precedent-setting disputes for multinational corporations, developers, major brands, and public figures, while maintaining an active trial and appellate practice nationwide. He is co-chair of the real estate industry team, and advises on corporate governance, employment, and transactional matters.

Big win:&nbsp;As lead counsel, D’Angelo guided TBD Five Management to a complete victory in a high-stakes dispute over a $14.5 million Brooklyn development sale.

Other contributions:&nbsp;D’Angelo serves as chairman of La Scuola d’Italia’s board of trustees and legal counsel to the Association of Italian American Educators.

Leslie Marlow Partner in the Corporate, M&amp;A, and Securities Group

Current scope of work: At the law firm Blank Rome, Leslie Marlow brings more than 35 years of experience advising public and private companies on complex securities transactions, financing and mergers and acquisitions.

Big win: Marlow led Blank Rome’s representation of Data Storage Corporation in a $40 million divestiture of a business line, followed by a tender offer to repurchase up to 85 percent of its outstanding shares using 85 percent of available cash.

Other contributions: A recognized thought leader, Marlow spoke at the National Investment Banking Association’s 152nd Investment Conference in March 2026.

Current scope of work:&nbsp;Jared Zola, a partner at the law firm Blank Rome, is an insurance recovery trial lawyer focused on representing policyholders against their insurance companies. Recently, he conducted a high-profile jury trial in New York federal court and a confidential arbitration before a retired federal judge.

Big win:&nbsp;Zola represents the Archdiocese of New York as insurance recovery counsel for liabilities arising from alleged historical sexual abuse, one of the largest coverage cases nationally.

Other contributions:&nbsp;Zola is a board member for Rescuing Leftover Cuisine, a national nonprofit that redistributes excess food to individuals experiencing food insecurity.

Massimo F. D’Angelo, Leslie Marlow, and Jared Zola Recognized in Crain’s New York Business Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law

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