Jennifer McWilliams is Director – Legal Banking for Western Alliance Bank’s Juris Banking Group
Ms. McWilliams is the banker law firms trust when they’re ready to grow. With a 15-plus year background in Legal and Banking, she knows how to get the capital her clients need to fuel expansion, invest for the future and fight on behalf of their own clients. She helps firms turn their case pipeline into strategic capital, strengthen cash flow and navigate the unique regulatory and operational demands of practicing law.
Ms. McWilliams is known for translating complexity into confidence, whether it’s using future docket as collateral, or turning case cost interest into a recoverable expense. She will craft lending, deposit and treasury strategies that meet law firms where they are and propel them forward. Her experience working closely with attorneys gives her a nuanced understanding of contingency revenue, trust accounting, compliance pressures and the pace of a busy docket.
Ms. McWilliams partners with SHE Rescue Home in Cambodia,a safehouse for young girls rescued from sex trafficking. Additionally, she is an engaged member of the Early Onset Alzheimer's community.
She holds degrees in Business Management and Marketing from Cornerstone University.
Western Alliance Bank
Western Alliance Bancorporation (NYSE:WAL) is one of the country’s top-performing banking companies. Its primary subsidiary, Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, is a leading national bank for business that puts customers first, delivering tailored business banking solutions and consumer products backed by outstanding, personalized service and specific expertise in more than 30 industries and sectors. With $90 billion in assets and offices nationwide, Western Alliance has ranked as a top U.S. bank by American Banker and Bank Director since 2016. In 2025, Western Alliance Bancorporation was #2 for Best CEO, Best CFO and Best Company Board of Directors on Extel’s All-America Executive Team Midcap Banks list.