Tanenbaum Keale LLP is pleased to announce managing partner Philip F. McGovern, Jr. has been recognized in NJBIZ’s 2026 Law Power List, an annual ranking honoring the most influential attorneys in New Jersey. He earned a spot on the list for a second straight year and previously made similar listings in 2024 (Law Power 50) and 2021 (Leaders in Law).
The Law Power List specifically highlights individuals who have achieved significant success and impact within their legal practice and the broader business and civic communities.
In a Power List profile, McGovern gave career advice to the next generation, “… [E]njoy the ride. You will meet the greatest people as you progress through the profession, whether they be colleagues, adversaries, judges, administrative personnel or clients. The relationships you form will be amongst the most rewarding in your lifetime.”
An accomplished and experienced commercial practitioner, McGovern combines his strong and diverse business background to provide clients pathways to successful conclusions in complex matters. He also brings a proven ability to serve as outside general corporate counsel to a wide range of companies, varying in size and industry, providing guidance in formation, financing, contractual negotiation, acquisitions/dispositions, succession planning and litigation.

