Advisory, tax, and assurance firm Baker Tilly announced the appointment of Principal and General Counsel Theresa Meiners as chief risk officer, effective June 1.

As chief risk officer and general counsel, Meiners will lead Baker Tilly’s risk management and legal functions.

Meiners joined Baker Tilly in 2016. She brought with her experience from her 12 years at Foley & Lardner, where she was a partner in the litigation department.