Saul Ewing is welcoming a new chief financial officer to the firm, Anne B. de Fontenay, who will serve as a key strategic advisor to the managing partner, executive partner, the Executive Committee and other firm leaders regarding business planning, profitability, growth targets and revenue goals. She is resident in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office.
Anne brings more than 20 years of financial management experience in professional services to her role. Her experience includes leading the finance, accounting and risk management functions in law firms of varying sizes. She has a track record of realigning processes and adopting technology to drive new pricing strategies that enhance profitability.
“We are thrilled to welcome Anne to Saul Ewing,” said Managing Partner Jason M. St. John. “Anne’s commitment to synchronizing information through the use of technology and building teams across functions is the perfect complement to the firm’s focus on innovation and collaboration among attorneys to cross-serve clients’ multiple needs. Like our firm leadership, she believes in smart, strategic growth, and her strong record of providing consistent reporting and strategic analysis will help our law firm continue on this path.”
As CFO, Anne will provide leadership and direction on operating and capital budgets, manage cash flow, and monitor tax reporting and compliance. She will also provide financial reporting and analysis, including reports related to practice group, attorney and matter performance and advice on strategies to improve profitability.
Ms. de Fontenay earned her M.A. in Accounting from The George Washington University. She also has a B.A.in Economics from McGill University.
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