18 Promoted to Shareholder
PITTSBURGH (November 2025) – Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney proudly announces the promotion of attorneys across the firm. The promotions will go into effect on February 1, 2026.
“I am proud to congratulate our 2026 promotions class,” said Jim Newell, Chairman and CEO of Buchanan. “They each have made significant contributions to our clients and will continue their impressive work in their new roles. As leaders at the firm, they prioritize working across our national platform to enhance value and offer innovative legal strategies. I look forward to seeing their careers continue to grow at Buchanan.”
The firm is also announcing a title change from “Counsel” to “Income Shareholder,” adding a nonequity partnership tier to its structure. The change takes effect on January 1, 2026. The attorneys who will be promoted from the title of senior attorney or associate are included in that group.
Promoted from Counsel or Principal to Shareholder:
Steven James – Finance
Mark Kasten – Litigation
Chance Lyman – Litigation
Michael McLaughlin – Corporate
Jason McLean – Real Estate
Matthew Pilsner – Litigation
Andrew Weissenberg – Healthcare
Jordan Yeagley – Litigation
Promoted from Associate or Senior Attorney to Shareholder:
Melissa Bayly – Litigation
Jayme Bronson – Litigation
Jorge De La Hoz – Finance
Lindsey Holzer – Real Estate
Eric Horst – Litigation
Andrew Parsons – Corporate
Natalie Peled – Litigation
Amanda Scarpo – Labor & Employment
Kody Sparks – Litigation
Carey Villeneuve – Litigation