Global law firm Duane Morris has appointed Mark Kessler as of counsel to the firm's corporate practice group. He will continue to serve as senior counsel and vice president at homebuilding company Toll Brothers, where he has served as outside counsel since its formation.

In his new role, Kessler will focus on corporate and securities law, representing public companies in the areas of mergers and acquisitions; public and private financing; and corporate governance. He also provides counsel in the mutual fund and closed-end investment company field.

Previously, Kessler served as partner with law firm Wolf Block Schorr & Solis-Cohen for more than 20 years, where he was chair of the firm's corporate department.