(Philadelphia) January 22, 2026 - Saul Ewing LLP has announced the appointment of Justin Portaz as the firm’s new Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer. In this role, he will work closely with firm leaders to drive measurable revenue growth, strengthen client relationships, and expand the firm’s presence in key markets.
Justin is a transformational client development and marketing leader with a track record of driving growth, elevating brand presence, and deepening client engagement in complex, advisory environments. He brings decades of AmLaw 100 experience to Saul Ewing and was most recently the Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer at Jenner & Block, where he led the firm’s marketing and business development department during a significant period of growth and transformation, marked by the onset of the pandemic and the firm’s market response to an executive order last year.
During his career, Justin has led large, integrated marketing teams and served as a strategic advisor to managing partners, firm chairs, and senior leadership on external marketing, integrated communications, and client development initiatives, while also shaping internal communications in support of critical firmwide initiatives. His expertise spans strategic planning, client service, brand positioning, and change management.
“Justin is a respected leader who brings deep expertise to this role,” said Managing Partner Jason M. St. John. “We look forward to his leadership in helping our attorneys grow their practices through data-driven insights that strengthen client relationships, uncover new opportunities, and drive client growth and satisfaction.”
“I’m honored to join Saul Ewing and take on this role at a pivotal moment for the firm,” said Justin. “The firm has built a strong platform and established an exceptional team behind it. I’m excited to focus on sharpening how we connect our capabilities to client needs and translating that work into sustained growth.”
Justin earned his Bachelor of Science, cum laude, from Georgetown University. He is a frequent speaker and author, focusing on leadership, change management, collaborative culture-building, and client development strategies.
Justin succeeds Kelly B. Enache, who assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer on January 21.
About Saul Ewing
Saul Ewing is a full-service, national law firm with more than 450 attorneys and a team of top-notch business professionals, all working together to deliver practical, proactive advice and excellent client service. Our diversity of thought, focus on innovation, cross-serving practices, and culture of coaching create a collegial and supportive environment that inspires us to deliver inspired solutions. This is what we call The Saul Approach.
