The law firm of Moritt Hock & Hamroff has appointed Dennis C. O'Rourke as Chair of its Corporate & Securities Practice Group.

O'Rourke, who joined Moritt Hock & Hamroff in 2006, and serves a Partner in the firm's Corporate & Securities Practice Group, said: "I am honored to be given the opportunity to lead the firm's corporate practice into its next phase and look forward to continuing to work with our highly accomplished team of attorneys as we continue to advance the scope of our practice."

"With more than 20 years of experience and an impressive track record, I am confident that Dennis will utilize his vision, skills, and talent to guide our growing and broad-based corporate practice.  He has proved to be a team leader, mentor to our young lawyers and a trusted business advisor," said Marc Hamroff, Managing Partner at Moritt Hock & Hamroff.

O'Rourke concentrates his practice in handling all facets of complex mergers, acquisitions, securities offerings, business transactions and general counsel matters. The scope of his practice is diversified and includes providing corporate advice to business owners, public and private companies, including the structuring and negotiating of sophisticated sales and purchases of businesses, as well as capital raising transactions and joint ventures.

His experience also includes work with both domestic and foreign-based clients in a wide range of industries, including technology, fintech, ad tech, logistics, e-commerce, card processing, medical devices, nutraceuticals, food and beverage, manufacturing, construction, real estate, biotechnology, alternative energy, telecommunications, pharmaceutical, financial services, professional services, insurance, gaming and cannabis.

O'Rourke earned his J.D. from Hofstra University School of Law and his bachelor's degree from the United States Naval Academy, attaining the rank of Ensign.