The best financial leaders do far more than manage budgets and balance spreadsheets. They help shape strategy, inspire innovation, strengthen organizations and create the foundation for long-term success. That is why Coolidge Wall is proud to announce that Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer Natasha Mumford has been named a 2026 Dayton Business Journal CFO of the Year honoree. The Dayton Business Journal’s annual CFO of the Year Awards recognizes financial visionaries who are driving business growth and helping shape the economic future of the Dayton region. Honorees are selected through an independent editorial review based on their professional …
Coolidge Wall Attorney Merle Wilberding Awarded Honorary Doctor of Laws by Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Some honors recognize professional achievement. Others recognize a life dedicated to making a difference. Coolidge Wall is proud to congratulate attorney Merle F. Wilberding on being awarded an Honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D.), honoris causa by Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, one of the University’s highest distinctions. The honor was announced during Wilberding’s 60th class reunion, where Father James P. Burns, IVD, shared that the University’s Board of Trustees was recognizing Merle for his distinguished legal career and his lifelong service and leadership to his community. For Wilberding, a 1966 graduate of Saint Mary’s, the recognition carries special meaning. It …
Coolidge Wall Announces David P. Pierce as New Firm President
DAYTON, Ohio — Coolidge Wall Co., L.P.A. has announced that David P. Pierce will serve as the firm’s next president, effective July 1, 2026. Pierce succeeds Daniel J. Gentry, who is stepping down from the firm’s presidency after more than two decades of service to the firm. Gentry will continue serving clients and supporting the firm as a shareholder and advisor. Pierce is a shareholder at Coolidge Wall and chairs the firm’s Litigation and Labor & Employment Departments. He also serves on the firm’s Executive Committee. During more than 30 years as an attorney, Pierce has represented clients in complex …