Dentons, the world’s largest global law firm, announced that Jonathan (Jon) Glazer has been appointed Global Chief Operating Officer. He will report directly to Kate Barton, Dentons’ Global CEO and will be a member of the Firm’s Global Management Committee, reporting to the Global Board.

Jon joins Dentons following more than 20 years at EY, most recently serving as the US Partnership Operations Leader and Tax Matters Partner. His expertise includes leading strategic business planning and coordinating the harmonization of member firms and departments to increase efficiency and drive client success. He also has a deep appreciation of M&A and tax law having served as an M&A specialist for large clients in the transaction space.

Global CEO Kate Barton commented, “We are excited to welcome Jon to our global leadership team and to the Firm and to benefit from his decades of experience and the fresh perspectives he will bring. His operational acumen combined with his deep understanding of client needs will greatly enhance the Firm’s strategic direction and our clients across the globe. On a personal level, Jon is a wonderful individual and I look forward to working with him as we continue to take Dentons from strength to greater strength.”

“I am excited to be joining such an impactful and differentiated Firm with strong roots across so many geographies around the world. Kate is a dynamic and personable leader and I look forward to collaborating with her and the global leadership team on this next chapter and being of service as Dentons focuses on growth, solutions and exceptional client service,” commented Jon Glazer.

Jon received his undergraduate degree from Brandeis University and his JD from Boston University School of Law. He subsequently graduated from the Boston University School of Law Graduate Tax Program.