William T. Russell Jr., a partner at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, has been named the newest chairman of the board of directors at Legal Services NYC. The former vice chairman succeeds Susan J. Kohlmann, the managing partner at Jenner & Block’s New York office.

“Legal Services NYC is thrilled to welcome Bill Russell as our new board chair and we are eternally grateful to Susan Kohlmann for her wise and dedicated leadership over the past three and half years,” said Raun Rasmussen, the organization’s executive director of legal services. “The organization has grown considerably under her stewardship and we couldn’t be more thankful for her counsel and support.”