Lincoln “Linc” Finkenberg, a senior corporate trusts lawyer at Bank of New York Mellon, has joined Perkins Coie’s New York office, where he will be a partner in its financial transactions practice.

Finkenberg, who will also work with fintech clients, joined Perkins Coie on Friday after having worked for about 14 years at BNY Mellon, most recently serving as associate general counsel and managing director. He said he worked with many outside firms while in-house, and was impressed with Perkins Coie’s innovativeness.