Join us at 12:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 19, 2026 for our next LNA Young Lawyers Division's webinar. The panel features the accomplished panelists listed below, sharing their personal tips for cross-generational collaboration within their respective firms.

You can register for the webinar HERE.

Today’s law firms bring together as many as four generations, from Baby Boomers to Gen Z, each with its own way of communicating, using technology, getting feedback, and balancing work and life. Those differences can lead to friction. They can also be one of a firm’s biggest assets.

Join the Young Lawyers Division for a practical discussion of how attorneys at every career stage can work together more effectively.

Moderator/Panelists:

Chloe Mangan, Diserio Martin O'Connor & Castiglioni, LLP

Chloe M. Mangan is an Associate at Diserio Martin O’Connor & Castiglioni LLP, located at their Stamford, Connecticut office, where she focuses on complex civil litigation including business and commercial disputes, personal injury, professional liability, land use disputes, alternative dispute resolution, insurance defense, intellectual property, toxic tort and product liability. She is admitted to practice in Connecticut and New York, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the District of Connecticut and the Southern District of New York.

Chloe earned her B.S. in Marketing from Fairfield University in 2013 and her J.D., cum laude, from Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University in 2020. Prior to attending law school, she worked in marketing and advertising in New York City, representing clients including Pfizer, Inc. and Merck & Co.

Mark Waldner, Cleveland, Waters and Bass

Mark Waldner is a member of the firm’s Litigation and Criminal Defense Groups, where he primarily represents clients in civil and commercial litigation, real estate and landlord-tenant matters, criminal defense, and probate matters.

Mark brings a disciplined, trial-focused approach to his cases, with experience handling disputes from their earliest stages through resolution. He is known for practical advocacy, thorough preparation, clear communication, and works closely with clients to develop strategies aligned with their legal and personal objectives. Mark approaches each matter with care, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Before joining the firm, Mark earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Connecticut. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law in 2022, graduating as a member of the Daniel Webster Scholar Honors Program.

Mark is dedicated to providing clients with informed guidance, steady advocacy, and a holistic approach to resolving legal disputes through negotiation, motion practice, or trial.

Nick Cardoso, Kang Haggerty

Nick Cardoso maintains a broad litigation practice with a primary focus on business disputes and employment law. He represents clients on both the plaintiff and defense sides, offering balanced insight and strategic perspective to each matter. His experience includes complex commercial litigation, contract disputes, and claims involving discrimination, retaliation, and wage-and-hour violations in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania state and federal courts. Prior to joining Kang Haggerty, Nick practiced at an Am Law 200 firm, where he gained valuable exposure to defense strategies that inform his approach today.

He has secured favorable results across a wide range of matters. In one case, Nick represented an employer facing allegations of retaliation, wrongful termination, and discrimination by a former employee. Through thorough preparation and close collaboration with the client, he achieved a settlement for less than one-fifth of the initial mediation demand. He has also obtained multiple victories on preliminary objections in Pennsylvania, including a ruling that eliminated all direct claims against his client. In addition to his state court practice, Nick maintains an active federal practice and is a member of the John C. Lifland Federal Inn of Court.

Blake Frieman, Bean, Kinney & Korman

Blake Frieman is a shareholder at Bean, Kinney & Korman who focuses on commercial lending and real estate matters. He routinely handles the drafting and negotiation of commercial loan documentation for numerous regional and national lending institutions. He also handles creditor enforcement issues including collections, foreclosures, and workout matters. Blake represents clients in all aspects of the acquisition, sale, financing, and leasing of commercial and residential real estate.

Blake serves on Bean Kinney’s opinion committee and frequently prepares legal opinions for transactions involving Virginia, Maryland, and/or District of Columbia law for both local and out-of-area clients. He has significant experience dealing with title insurance issues that frequently arise in his commercial lending and real estate practice. Blake also advises clients on estate planning, asset protection, and taxation issues, and he represents business clients in landlord-tenant matters and other general commercial litigation matters.

Prior to joining Bean, Kinney & Korman, Blake served as a legal intern for Commissioner Maureen K. Ohlhausen of the Federal Trade Commission. He also served as a legal intern for the Civil Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida.

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