PITTSBURGH, PA – June 17, 2025 – Vistage, the world’s largest CEO coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize businesses, has awarded Dan Lynch, Founder and Managing Partner of The Lynch Law Group, with a 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award.
The award honors long-standing Vistage members who exemplify world-class leadership and an unwavering commitment to growth. Recipients are recognized for bold, values-driven decision-making that positively impacts their companies, communities, and peers.
“I have known Dan Lynch for over 20 years, 18 as his chair, and I’ve had the great joy of watching him grow as a person and a business owner,” said Dick Singer, Vistage Chair Executive Coach. “Dan embodies the Vistage values of Trust, Caring, Challenge, and Growth. He is always there for his employees and his fellow Vistage members. Dan sees not only the legal side of issues, but also the human side. His wife, Susan, and he have raised four great kids who, as adults, embody their parents’ high values. I am proud to call Dan my friend.”
A practicing attorney for over 33 years, Lynch is a respected leader in the Pittsburgh business community with deep expertise in securities litigation, commercial litigation, employment law counseling and litigation, business succession planning, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate transactions for individuals and businesses of all sizes. Prior to founding his firm in 2002, Lynch held leadership roles at Reed Smith, a software startup, and a logistics company, blending legal insight with business acumen.
“If it wasn’t for Vistage, The Lynch Law Group wouldn’t be where it is today. I attribute my growth and development as a leader to my time in Vistage. Vistage has helped me become a better business owner, a better lawyer, a better boss, a better father, and even a better husband,” said Dan Lynch, The Lynch Law Group; Founder and Managing Partner.
Lynch’s professional achievements have been recognized by Best Lawyers in America (2021–2025) and Pennsylvania Super Lawyers (2020–2025). He is a frequent speaker on business development for attorneys and is the author of Building a Million Dollar Book of Business, a practical guide to growing a professional practice through meaningful relationships.
Charles Hadad, The Lynch Law Group; Equity Partner had this to say about Lynch’s leadership style, “Dan is a visionary leader who inspires trust, unwavering work ethic, and deep commitment to lead our firm to excellence. This recognition receiving the Vistage Lifetime Achievement Award is another testament to the impact he creates at The Lynch Law Group each day and his continued commitment to provide our clients high level legal services.”
Beyond his legal work, Lynch has served in leadership roles with the Butler County Bar Association, Pennsylvania Venture Capital Association, and The Provident Charter School. He is also a mentor with the Carnegie Mellon University Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship.
He enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, hiking, skiing, horseback riding, shooting, and traveling.
