Appointment strengthens Pennoni’s executive leadership
PHILADELPHIA – Pennoni a multidisciplinary engineering firm headquartered in Philadelphia, is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Rudolph, Esq., has been appointed as general counsel. Rudolph brings a diverse legal background. In this role, she advises the firm on a wide range of matters, including acquisitions, contract negotiation, risk management, and policies, and serves as a strategic partner to Pennoni’s senior management team as they navigate complex legal and operational challenges.
“I am honored to step into this role. I am fortunate to lead a legal team with such a strong foundation and I look forward to finding new and better ways to support Pennoni’s leadership and project teams” said Rudolph.
Rudolph brings extensive experience from both the public and private sectors. Before joining Pennoni, she served as an assistant district attorney with the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office and as a senior assistant commonwealth’s attorney in Fairfax County, Virginia. She also worked as an intelligence analyst with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Rudolph earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from George Mason School of Law and holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Principia College, where she graduated with highest honors. She is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and Virginia.
Rudolph succeeds Peter Coote, PE, Esq. who served as general counsel and secretary since joining Pennoni in 1997. Coote will continue serving as secretary and perform other legal duties.
“Elizabeth has earned the trust and respect of our leadership team through her sound judgment, strategic thinking, and commitment to our people and clients. She is a proven leader who understands our business, our culture, and the opportunities ahead. We are confident in her ability to guide Pennoni’s legal strategy while building on the strong foundation Peter established throughout his nearly 30 years of service to the firm,” says Andrew J. Pennoni, PE, President and CEO at Pennoni.
Beyond her work at Pennoni, Rudolph serves as board president and co-founder of Dress for Success Greater Philadelphia. The organization empowers women to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency by providing professional development resources, workforce programs, work attire and an ongoing network of support.
Rudolph’s appointment reflects Pennoni’s continued commitment to strong leadership, thoughtful succession and strategic growth.