When Allison Murdock finally takes the helm at Stinson next year, the Am Law 200 firm will be in the middle of charting out its future.

Stinson announced May 11 that Murdock, who has served as the firm’s deputy managing partner for the past 10 years, will succeed Mark Hinderks as managing partner July 1, 2021. The firm’s board of directors unanimously elected Murdock to the position on May 8. She will be the first woman to serve as managing partner.