Following former member-in-charge Sandra Mihok’s group departure to join Epstein Becker Green, Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott has announced its latest Pittsburgh office leaders. David Strasser is the new member-in-charge of the firm’s Pittsburgh office, whereas associate Gretchen Panchik became co-office chair effective Nov. 1. 

Panchik is the first associate to hold an office managing role with the firm, taking up the position alongside Strasser in the aftermath of the Pittsburgh office’s employment benefits team leaving on Oct. 30.