Foley Hoag LLP announced today that Christopher Ende has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer. Ende will lead Foley Hoag’s business operations team and work with the Executive Committee to design and execute the firm’s strategic plan. He is resident in the Boston office.

“Chris is a proven leader and innovator,” said Managing Partner Jim Bucking. “He has a national reputation for his cutting-edge work in pricing, legal project management, and client analytics. We’re thrilled that Chris has joined the firm.”

Ende will be responsible for Foley Hoag’s business development and marketing, finance, human resources and recruiting, information technology, operations, professional development, and risk management functions. He has a diverse background in the industry, having worked as a practicing attorney and in operations at several law firms, as well as in a corporate legal department and a leading alternative legal services provider.

“I have been impressed by Foley Hoag’s vision, loyal and expanding client base, talented people, and entrepreneurial culture,” said Ende. “I’m excited to join this dynamic firm as it continues to grow, and to contribute to building on its strong foundation of success.”

Ende is a co-founder and officer of Legal Value Network, a community of professionals from law firms, corporate legal departments, and legal service providers looking to develop modern and effective business practices in legal service delivery. He holds a law degree from the University of Virginia and a bachelor’s degree from Canisius University.