Balch Partner Chad Pilcher Named to Leadership Birmingham Class of 2025-2026

Chad Pilcher, a partner in the firm’s Birmingham office and member of the Public Policy & Government Relations practice, has been selected for the current class of Leadership Birmingham, an initiative committed to educating and empowering community leaders to drive meaningful civic change. 

Leadership Birmingham unites leaders from across diverse organizations to explore the region’s most pressing issues, strengths, and challenges while fostering relationships that create lasting impact. Over the course of 10 months, participants engage in two retreats, ten monthly program days, and smaller group sessions. Each monthly session highlights a critical community issue through dialogue with experts, civic leaders, and corporate executives across the city. These discussions encourage collaboration among class members as they work toward solutions to Birmingham’s most significant challenges. 

Since its establishment in 1983, more than 1,600 participants have graduated from Leadership Birmingham, strengthening its legacy of civic engagement and leadership development. 

At Balch, Chad advises clients on state and federal ethics and campaign finance law issues, legislative matters, and public policy initiatives. He is recognized by The Best Lawyers in America^® for Government Relations Practice and has also been honored as a Mid-South Super Lawyers Rising Star, a Birmingham Business Journal Best of the Bar honoree, and a Birmingham Magazine Top Attorney. 

Chad’s selection into Leadership Birmingham reflects both his professional excellence and his commitment to advancing the Birmingham community.