Phoenix, Arizona – Gust Rosenfeld announced that Richard B. Hood has been elected to its Executive Committee, the governing body of the firm.

Mr. Hood, who has been with the firm since 1994, concentrates his practice in commercial law and business and commercial litigation. He represents various manufacturing businesses, contractors, banks and other service industry businesses. He received his J.D. in 1971 from the University of Connecticut. Mr. Hood currently serves as pro bono counsel to the Boards of Directors of Home Base Youth Services, Inc. and Greater Phoenix Youth at Risk.

Founded in 1921, Gust Rosenfeld provides legal counsel to individuals, private and public corporations and governments. While known for its public law and finance practice, the firm also maintains significant practices in the areas of real estate, corporate, litigation, labor and employment, creditors’ rights and franchise law. The firm maintains offices in Phoenix and Tucson.