Introduction
Marc Crisafulli builds strong corporate and governmental partnerships that power the economic revitalization of our communities, drawing on more than 30 years’ experience as general counsel, law firm managing partner, business executive, and strategic advisor to some of the world’s most successful companies.
My focus
For more than three decades, I have served in a variety of executive positions, including roles as general counsel and law firm managing partner. I leverage these experiences to forge mutually beneficial connections among stakeholders, build high-performing teams, and offer strategic advice to businesses’ leadership teams.
Prior to joining Nixon Peabody, I served as executive vice president of government relations, legal, and regulatory for Bally’s Corporation. In this role, our team built a powerful, three-way partnership between Bally’s, IGT, and the State of Rhode Island, resulting in the Marc A. Crisafulli Economic Development Act of 2021, which preserved thousands of jobs and generated $250 million of investment in Rhode Island. I have previously held executive roles at Brightstar Corporation, a wireless services company owned by SoftBank, Suffolk Construction Company, and GTECH Holdings Corporation.
I currently serve as the chair of the Bally’s RI Board, as a director for Priority Technology Holdings (NASDAQ: PRTH), and Pavilion Payments, and as the chair of Rhode Island’s 1-195 Redevelopment District Commission. In addition, I am also a member of the Board of Directors of the Providence Foundation and the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce.
Looking ahead
State and municipal budgets are coming under increasing pressure as the massive infusion of federal funds over the past few years wanes. This will create greater opportunities for creative partnerships between government and business to drive investment in important areas like housing, particularly affordable and work force units, transportation oriented development, and more broadly across several economic development and policy initiatives.
In the news
- Providence Business First
Bally’s new CFO arrives from Queen Casino
March 12, 2025This article covers Mira Mircheva being named as the new Bally’s Chief Financial Officer. The article mentions NP for serving as legal counsel in the merger between Bally’s and The Queen Casino & Entertainment. The NP team includes Providence counsel Marc Crisafulli, New York City partner Dick Langan, Washington, DC partner John Partigan, and Chicago partner Conrad Adkins, all of the Corporate practice.
- Mergers & Acquisitions
Bally’s completes deals with Standard General and Queen
Feb 7, 2025This article covers the completion of transactions in which shareholder Standard General LP acquired a majority stake in Bally’s, while Bally’s also merged with Queen Casino & Entertainment Inc. The article mentions NP for representing Bally’s in the deals. The NP team includes Providence counsel Marc Crisafulli, New York partner Dick Langan, Chicago partner Conrad Adkins, and Washington DC partner John Partigan, all of the Corporate group.
- Politico
Illinois playbook
Oct 21, 2024Chicago Corporate partner Charles Bernardini is mentioned in this newsletter as one of the notable Chicagoans in attendance for a recent Italian American Heritage Month reception hosted at the White House. Providence Corporate counsel Marc Crisafulli also attended the event.
- The Deal
Deal Diary: Standard General rings up Bally’s
July 25, 2024The following article covers Bally’s Corporation’s merger agreement with shareholder Standard General LP. The coverage mentions Corporate counsel Marc Crisafulli of Providence and partners Dick Langan of New York City, John Partigan of Washington, DC, and Conrad Adkins of Chicago for representing Bally’s in the deal. The NP team also includes Corporate associates Samantha Lopes of Washington, DC, Jacalyn Smith of Chicago and Andrew Pearce of Boston.
- Law360
Bally’s oks Standard General’s takeover valuing it at $4.6 billion
July 25, 2024The following article covers Bally’s Corporation’s merger agreement with shareholder Standard General LP. The coverage mentions Corporate counsel Marc Crisafulli of Providence and partners Dick Langan of New York City, John Partigan of Washington, DC, and Conrad Adkins of Chicago for representing Bally’s in the deal. The NP team also includes Corporate associates Samantha Lopes of Washington, DC, Jacalyn Smith of Chicago and Andrew Pearce of Boston.
- Providence Business News
Bally’s agrees to New York hedge fund’s buyout offer valued at $4.6 billion
July 25, 2024The following article covers Bally’s Corporation’s merger agreement with shareholder Standard General LP. The coverage mentions Corporate counsel Marc Crisafulli of Providence and partners Dick Langan of New York City, John Partigan of Washington, DC, and Conrad Adkins of Chicago for representing Bally’s in the deal. The NP team also includes Corporate associates Samantha Lopes of Washington, DC, Jacalyn Smith of Chicago and Andrew Pearce of Boston.
Bally’s to be acquired by its chairman’s hedge fund
July 25, 2024The following article covers Bally’s Corporation’s merger agreement with shareholder Standard General LP. The coverage mentions Corporate counsel Marc Crisafulli of Providence and partners Dick Langan of New York City, John Partigan of Washington, DC, and Conrad Adkins of Chicago for representing Bally’s in the deal. The NP team also includes Corporate associates Samantha Lopes of Washington, DC, Jacalyn Smith of Chicago and Andrew Pearce of Boston.
- St. Louis Business Journal
Casino Queen parent finds merger partner
July 25, 2024The following article covers Bally’s Corporation’s merger agreement with shareholder Standard General LP. The coverage mentions Corporate counsel Marc Crisafulli of Providence and partners Dick Langan of New York City, John Partigan of Washington, DC, and Conrad Adkins of Chicago for representing Bally’s in the deal. The NP team also includes Corporate associates Samantha Lopes of Washington, DC, Jacalyn Smith of Chicago and Andrew Pearce of Boston.
- Providence Business First
Nixon Peabody beefs up gaming law practice in Providence
Jan 17, 2024The following article highlights the NP arrivals of Providence Corporate counsel Marc Crisafulli and Michael Prescott. The articles also quote Albany partner and Corporate practice leader Todd Tidgewell and Providence Office Managing Partner Armando Batastini
- Providence Business News
Crisafulli, Prescott join Nixon Peabody’s Corporate practice
Jan 16, 2024The following article highlights the NP arrivals of Providence Corporate counsel Marc Crisafulli and Michael Prescott. The articles also quote Albany partner and Corporate practice leader Todd Tidgewell and Providence Office Managing Partner Armando Batastini.
Admitted to practice
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Education
Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., cum laude
Boston University, B.A., magna cum laude
Professional activities
- Bally’s RI Board, Chair
- Priority Technology Holdings (NASDAQ: PRTH), Member, Board of Directors
- Rhode Island’s 1-195 Redevelopment District Commission, Chair
- Providence Foundation, Member, Board of Directors
- Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, Member, Board of Directors
- Partnership for Rhode Island, Member, Board of Directors
- Always Learning, Member, Board of Directors
Recognition
- Selected by Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly as 2025 Excellence in Law honoree
Insights And Happenings
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View AllChristopher P. Keefe
Partner / Chair, Business & Finance Department- Boston
- Office:+1 617.345.1350
- ckeefe@nixonpeabody.com
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Todd Tidgewell
Partner / Leader, Corporate Practice Group- Albany
- Office:+1 518.427.2705
- ttidgewell@nixonpeabody.com
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Lori B. Green
Partner / Co-Leader, M&A & Corporate Transactions Team / Co-Leader, Cannabis Practice- Rochester
- Office:+1 585.263.1236Mobile:+1 585.281.3076
- lgreen@nixonpeabody.com
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Robert A. Drobnak
Partner / Practice Group Co-leader, Global Finance- Chicago
- Office:+1 312.977.4348
- radrobnak@nixonpeabody.com
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