West Chester, PA | June 25, 2025 MacElree Harvey proudly celebrates ten years of leadership by Chief Executive Officer Michelle Foster.
Appointed CEO following her tenure as Chief Financial Officer, Michelle Foster guided MacElree Harvey through a pivotal shift from a managing partner model to a CEO-led structure. This shift redefined the firm’s leadership for the modern era and positioned MacElree Harvey for strategic growth and sustainable success.
Michelle’s leadership is widely respected throughout the firm, based in integrity and a people-first approach. She has cultivated a culture of collaboration, trust, and accountability, guiding the firm through periods of expansion while staying grounded in its core values of client service, professional integrity, and mutual respect.
During her decade as CEO, MacElree Harvey has seen significant and sustained growth. Gross revenue has increased by 74 percent. Revenue per partner and revenue per lawyer have risen by 47 and 48 percent, respectively. Partner compensation and profit per partner have both doubled under her leadership, demonstrating a strategic approach that balances financial performance with cultural strength.
Michelle is an advocate for women in leadership, believing that gender-diverse teams lead to better outcomes and a stronger workplace culture. Through policies that support mentorship, wellness, equal opportunity, and mutual respect within the workplace, she has helped set a standard for how law firms can empower women and cultivate leaders from within.
In 2024, the Philadelphia Business Journal named Michelle Foster one of its “Most Admired CEOs,” recognizing her for excellence in leadership, vision, and impact across the legal and business community.
MacElree Harvey proudly recognizes Michelle Foster for ten years of exemplary leadership, consistent vision, and an enduring commitment to excellence.
Her work is a reflection of the firm’s mission: Initiative in Practice. For every client. Every day.
About MacElree Harvey, Ltd.
MacElree Harvey is a full-service law firm serving clients throughout Pennsylvania and Delaware. Known for its commitment to integrity, responsiveness, and results, the firm provides strategic legal counsel across a wide range of practice areas. For more information, visit www.macelree.com.
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