Juris Banking Group

Full-Service Banking for Law Firms

We are more than just bankers to the legal profession. We partner with our law firm clients and empower them to capitalize on business opportunities created by changing market conditions and industry trends.

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Our Juris Banking Group offerings include nationwide Full-Service Banking solutions; Settlement Services for class action, mass torts and bankruptcy attorneys, claims administrators and related businesses; Digital Disbursements to facilitate payments to claimants in these matters; and Bankruptcy solutions for court-appointed trustees, debtors in possession, receivers and fiduciary services. Our team combines legal expertise and a dedication to client service that delivers value and exceeds expectations. 

Some of Our Most Popular Products and Solutions:

  • Lending & Capital1: Operating lines, case cost funding, partner buy-ins, term loans
  • Deposit & Escrow Accounts2: IOLTA3, QSF, escrow/depository, fiduciary, trustee
  • Disbursement & Settlement Solutions: Digital Disbursements4 with multiple payout channels, fraud protection
  • Treasury & Automation: Cash reporting, AP/AR tools, fraud controls, APIs
  • Bankruptcy / Fiduciary Services: Authorized U.S. Trustee depository, trustee banking, specialized oversight
  • Advisory & Service Excellence: Legal-savvy relationship managers, streamlined onboarding, industry leadership


We offer a holistic approach to our clients that is unrivaled in the industry. All our solutions—from lending to deposits and treasury management—are delivered with a deep understanding of the business of law and the evolving legal landscape. As a leading firm in the industry, partnering with a bank that understands your business is key to achieving organic, structured growth. We study the trends impacting you, know the ways that your firm generates fee income and relate to the pain points that come from balancing effective client advocacy and efficient business practices.

This unique level of industry expertise underlies gold-standard banking service. Western Alliance Bank’s Juris Banking Group offers a white-glove approach to every interaction, and our committed team ensures quick onboarding and custom-tailored financial solutions delivered with honesty, integrity and flexibility. As a client, your dedicated relationship manager is just a phone call or email away.

Our combination of industry experience and personalized solutions and exceptional service will change what you expect from bankers and help propel your legal business into a prosperous future.

Lending Solutions for the Legal Industry

Our team understands that running a contingency or hourly billing based legal business requires flexible and reliable sources of funding, and we work with law firms and legal technology providers to facilitate stability and growth. 

  • Working Capital Lines of Credit provide on-demand funds for irregular cash cycles and operating expenses. Lines are tailored to your business needs with flexible terms and repayment timelines.
  • Corporate Card Programs to manage business development expenses and accounts payable customized to your needs.
  • Partner Buy-in Solutions to empower new partners to share in equity with flexible loan options and repayment terms.
  • Term Debt Structures to fund capital expenditures, innovation initiatives, and expansions with loans that have flexible durations and payment terms.
  • Case Cost Funding to complement other third-party litigation financing options. 

Empower Your Law Practice with Tailored Banking Solutions

We offer a complete range of banking products tailored for legal practices, including business checking, savings accounts, money market accounts and IOLTA accounts. Our mission is to empower forward-thinking law firms with the capital they need to drive strategic initiatives. Backed by deep legal industry expertise and a commitment to exceptional client service, our team delivers solutions that create value and consistently exceed expectations.

  • Business Checking1: We’ll help you find the right checking account to match your legal practice.
  • Business Savings2: Put your money to work for your legal practice, with competitive interest rates.
  • Business Money Market2: Earn interest on your deposited funds and write checks on those funds when needed.
  • IOLTA Accounts3: Compliant trust accounts to safeguard client funds.

Treasury Management5 Services for the Legal Industry

Western Alliance Bank offers treasury management solutions that are customized for each client to optimize cash flow, payables management, interest earned and fraud protection, all delivered with a white-glove, consultative approach. Our team is well-versed in legal industry best practices and serves as an extension of your settlement administration team. 

  • Cash Position Reporting to easily access account balances
  • Corporate Cards to simplify cash flow and expenses
  • API Integration to automate banking information and actions
  • Complete Treasury Offerings to better manage your business

Contact an Expert

Full-Service Banking

Our team is like you. We’re innovative, entrepreneurial professionals who have observed changes in the legal profession and decided to lead them rather than follow. And like you, we’re unique. Western Alliance Bank has assembled a commercial banking group completely dedicated to serving Full-Service Banking businesses.

Paul Hawkins

Managing Director 

(646) 571-2919

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Eric Thompson

Senior Director, Juris Banking Group

(614) 598-7777

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Kenneth Vrana

Senior Director, Juris Banking Group

(646) 571-2916

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Sarah Guindy

Senior Director, Juris Banking Group

(702) 252-6452

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Alana Scanlan

Director, Juris Banking Group

(805) 878-5924

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Jamal Galehdari

Director, Juris Banking Group

(612) 245-9980

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Jennifer McWilliams

Director, Juris Banking Group

(615) 925-2507

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Kameron Cochran

Director, Juris Banking Group

(346) 351-3535

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Ken Weinland

Director, Juris Banking Group

(720) 775-8644

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Francesca Castagnola

Senior Managing Director

(619) 233-2518

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1. All offers of credit are subject to credit approval, satisfactory legal documentation, and regulatory compliance.
2. Refer to the disclosures provided at account opening and the Schedule of Fees and Charges for additional information.
3. Inquire with a relationship manager to confirm we are approved to offer IOLTA accounts in your state.
4. Digital Disbursements is a subsidiary of Western Alliance Bank.
5. All offers of credit subject to credit approval. Some products and services may be subject to prior approval or fees. Please contact a Treasury Management Advisor and Relationship Manager for additional details that may apply based on products and services selected.