Allen Matkins Hires Kristen Di Zinno as Chief Business Development & Marketing Officer

LOS ANGELES – September 22, 2026 – Allen Matkins announced today that Kristen Di Zinno has joined the firm as chief business development and marketing officer.

Prior to joining Allen Matkins, Kristen was director of client development at Goodwin, where she led strategic initiatives for the firm’s Global Real Estate Industry Group, partnering with firm and practice leaders to identify business opportunities, strengthen key client relationships, and advance the group’s market strategy. Previously, she held business development leadership roles at Paul Hastings and Procopio. She brings more than 20 years of experience developing and executing business development initiatives and building programs that support firm growth and deepen client engagement.

“With deep experience within the legal and real estate industries, Kristen has a proven track record implementing strategic client growth initiatives,” said Larry Kleinberg, Allen Matkins’ chief operating officer. “We are excited to welcome her to our leadership team and to partner with her to bring our client development efforts to the next level.”

At Allen Matkins, Kristen will lead firmwide business development and marketing strategies that build on the firm’s deep real estate roots, multidisciplinary platform, and long-standing reputation for practical, client-focused counsel. She will oversee business development, brand management, public relations, digital marketing, content strategy, market research, and communications initiatives, and identify opportunities to strengthen client relationships, support practice growth across the firm’s core areas, and advance Allen Matkins’ strategic priorities in key markets.

“Building on Allen Matkins’ strong reputation, I am thrilled to help shape a more integrated approach to business development, marketing, and communications that strengthens client relationships, elevates the firm’s profile, and supports long-term growth,” Kristen said.

Kristen earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Lehigh University.