The partners of Martin Pringle have elected W. Rick Griffin as the firm’s new Managing Partner and announced the members of the firm’s Executive Committee for the 2026–2027 term.

Griffin succeeds Terry L. Malone, who served as Managing Partner for the past six years. During his tenure, Malone led the firm through a period of significant change, including the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I’m honored by the confidence my partners have placed in me,” Griffin said. “Martin Pringle has a long tradition of providing excellent legal service while maintaining a strong culture of collaboration and professionalism. I look forward to building on that foundation as we continue serving our clients and communities.”

The firm’s Executive Committee for the upcoming term includes:

•    W. Rick Griffin, Managing Partner
•     Doug Silvius
•     Samantha Woods
•     Matt Spahn
•     Amanda Marino

Marino was newly elected to the committee for a two-year term, and Woods was re-elected to serve an additional term. The firm also expressed its appreciation to Zach Wiggins for his years of service on the Executive Committee.

Leadership Transition

Griffin focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, aviation and products liability litigation, and oil and gas litigation. He represents businesses and individuals in high-stakes disputes in state and federal courts across the country and has handled matters involving bankruptcy, commercial real estate, aviation industry claims, and complex financial disputes.

A graduate of the University of Kansas School of Law, Griffin has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America and previously was named to the Wichita Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 class. He is active in numerous professional organizations, including the Defense Research Institute, and has served on the boards of the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce, the American Red Cross Midway-Kansas Chapter, and Wichita Habitat for Humanity.

Recognizing Terry Malone’s Leadership

Malone, who joined the firm in 1982, will continue his practice with the firm following his service as Managing Partner. His practice focuses primarily on complex commercial litigation, including disputes involving real estate, construction, and business matters.

Over his career, Malone has served as lead counsel in numerous jury and bench trials and has developed particular expertise in construction contract disputes, representing contractors, subcontractors, and project owners in complex litigation.

In 2024, Malone was honored as an Executive of the Year by the Wichita Business Journal in recognition of his leadership and professional accomplishments.