(PHILADELPHIA, January 5, 2026) - Saul Ewing LLP announced today that it has elected 10 attorneys to the firm’s partnership and promoted seven (7) attorneys to counsel, all effective January 1, 2026.
Chicago
Michael J. Pollock has been elected to partnership. Michael is a member of the firm’s Litigation Department and focuses his practice on pursuing injunctive relief and tackling emergency motions. Michael is a go-to litigator for seeking temporary restraining orders (TROs), particularly in the Illinois courts.
Andrew E. Bollinger, Thomas Goodwyn, and John Heurich have been promoted to counsel. Andrew is a member of the firm’s Litigation Department and focuses his practice on commercial litigation, higher education, and white collar and government enforcement. Tom and John are members of the firm’s Transactional Department. Tom focuses his practice on real estate and advises clients across our footprint on purchasing, selling, financing, and commercial real estate leasing matters. John focuses his practice broadly on corporate work, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, private equity, venture capital, fund formation, and general corporate matters.
Los Angeles
Dana M. Silva has been elected to partnership. Dana is a member of the firm’s Litigation Department and focuses her practice on trade secret disputes. Dana has played important roles in trial preparation and trials this year, in both state and federal courts in California.
Miami
Teofilo Victoria has been elected to partnership. Teo is a member of the firm’s Transactional Department and focuses his practice on real estate, including Florida condominium matters.
Minneapolis
Erin Westbrook has been elected to partnership. Erin is a member of the firm’s Litigation Department and focuses her practice on commercial litigation and intellectual property.
New York
Joel Plainfield has been elected to partnership. Joel is a member of the Transactional Department and focuses his practice on M&A deals.
Christie McGuinness has been promoted to counsel. Christie is a member of the firm’s Litigation Department and has broad commercial litigation and white collar experience.
Philadelphia
Jesse Krohn has been promoted to counsel. Jesse is a member of the firm’s Litigation Department and focuses her practice on higher education, including advising college and university clients on compliance, evaluating complaints, and leading investigations and compliance program reviews.
Pittsburgh
Anne D. Greene has been elected to partnership. Anne is a member of the firm’s Transactional Department and focuses her practice on employee benefits. She has broad experience in ERISA qualified plans, health and welfare plans, and the Affordable Care Act.
Princeton
Melissa A. Clarke and Ronald P. Colicchio have been elected to partnership. Melissa is a member of the firm’s Litigation Department and advises clients in a variety of industries in matters involving environmental permitting, counseling and litigation. Ron is a member of the firm’s Transactional Department and focuses his practice on trusts and estates. Ron also has significant probate litigation and trial experience.
Washington, D.C.
Brandon A. Brauer and Cynthia V. Gomez have been elected to partnership. Brandon is a member of the firm’s Transactional Department and focuses his practice on real estate, including leases, purchases and sales, financings, construction contracts, and condominium regime work. Cynthia is a member of the firm’s Transactional Department and focuses her practice on complex immigration matters and has expertise in the EB-5 Program.
Ian A. McLin has been promoted to counsel. Ian is a member of the firm’s Litigation Department and focuses his practice on insurance coverage issues.
Wilmington
Paige Topper has been promoted to counsel. Paige is a member of the firm’s Transactional Department and represents debtors, official and ad hoc committees, trade creditors, landlords, purchasers of assets, and other parties-in-interest in bankruptcy and restructuring matters.
“These lawyers represent the very best of our firm, and their talent, dedication, and character have already made a lasting impact on our clients, teams, and communities,” said Saul Ewing Managing Partner Jason St. John. “We have every confidence in their ability to thrive in these new roles and help shape the future of Saul Ewing, bringing fresh perspectives, strengthening our practices, and investing in the next generation of leaders.”
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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 The Saul Approach.
