Buchanan Announces 2026 Promotions Class

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