Harris St. Laurent Promotes Jaclyn Newman to Partner

November 11, 2026

Harris St. Laurent is pleased to announce that Jaclyn Newman has been promoted to partner.

Jaclyn handles high-stakes commercial disputes and has served as lead trial counsel in complex arbitrations and jury trials, securing multiple eight- and nine-figure verdicts and awards. She has extensive experience developing case strategy, examining witnesses, and making critical decisions in high-stakes proceedings.

Among her notable achievements, earlier this year Jaclyn helped secure a $75.3 million federal jury verdict for Post University in a landmark copyright infringement and DMCA case, serving as second chair, examining key fact and expert witnesses, and arguing critical evidentiary motions throughout trial. She also secured an eight-figure award for a private investment firm in a dispute with one of the world's largest asset managers. Earlier in her career, she represented a Fortune 500 technology company in a post-merger arbitration that resulted in a $666 million award.

Jaclyn is also committed to public service and pro bono work, having represented clients in domestic abuse and civil liberties matters and serving on the Board of the Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration.

Jaclyn is excited to continue contributing to the firm's growth.

"I've been fortunate to work alongside exceptionally talented colleagues who challenge, support and inspire me. We share a collaborative spirit and sense of purpose. For me, that means taking on a client's challenges as my own. Their problems become my problems, and I am invested in helping them achieve the best possible outcome. Whether that means preparing a case for a jury trial, navigating a complex arbitration, or pursuing a negotiated resolution, my focus is always on putting clients in the strongest possible position to succeed."

Founding Partner Jonathan Harris on her promotion: "Jaclyn combines outstanding legal ability and trial instincts with an uncommon level of personal commitment to her clients. She is a trusted advisor who excels at guiding clients through their most significant disputes and making sound strategic decisions under pressure. She cares deeply about her clients and that combination of skill, judgment and commitment makes her an exceptional advocate and tremendous asset to the firm. We're delighted to welcome her to the partnership." Harris St. Laurent Partner Yonaton Aronoff shares those sentiments: “Jaclyn is a fierce advocate and a careful and critical thinker. She cares deeply about her clients and the firm. Watching her in action, I can see why clients choose her to represent them.”

Before joining Harris St. Laurent, Jaclyn was a litigation and trial associate at Latham & Watkins.