Heyl Royster

Savannah Milla

Associate
Edwardsville, IL

Joined Firm in 2025

Savannah believes in the power of hard work, integrity, and empathy—qualities that define her approach to every case.

  • Taylor Mattis Fellow
  • CALI Award recipient for Trial Advocacy
  • Served as appellate law clerk for the Honorable Justice Moore
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Savannah Milla

Attorney in Edwardsville, IL

Savannah Milla is an associate attorney at the Edwardsville office, recognized for her dynamic client advocacy and creative problem-solving. She earned her J.D. with distinction from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 2024, where she stood out as a CALI Award recipient for Trial Advocacy, a Taylor Mattis Fellow, and a teaching assistant for legal research.

During law school, she expanded her legal perspective by clerking at Brandon, Schmidt, and Montgomery—an insurance defense and medical malpractice firm—and with Judge Albus in Saint Louis County. After graduating, Savannah deepened her skills as an appellate law clerk for the Honorable Justice Moore, where she developed a thorough understanding of the appellate process and sharpened her attention to detail.

Savannah’s academic journey began at Southeast Missouri State University, where she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in Family Studies. During her time at SEMO, she worked as a secretary for a general practice law firm and was an active member of two honor societies.

Between college and law school, Savannah gained practical court experience as a docket clerk in the associate civil department of the Saint Louis County Circuit Court, where she managed two bulk filing dockets.

Inspired to practice law from a young age, Savannah’s journey reflects her resilience, curiosity, and unwavering commitment to her clients and community. She believes in the power of hard work, integrity, and empathy—qualities that define her approach to every case.

Outside the office, Savannah enjoys exploring new fitness challenges, spending time with her black lab Duke, and celebrating the holiday season with friends and family. A proud St. Louis native and Marquette High School graduate, she values building meaningful connections both inside and outside the courtroom.

Credentials

Education

J.D., Southern Illinois University School of Law

B.S., Southeast Missouri State, cum laude

Licensure(s) and Admission(s)

State Court of Illinois

Public Profile

Savannah Milla is an associate attorney at the Edwardsville office, recognized for her dynamic client advocacy and creative problem-solving. She earned her J.D. with distinction from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 2024, where she stood out as a CALI Award recipient for Trial Advocacy, a Taylor Mattis Fellow, and a teaching assistant for legal research.

During law school, she expanded her legal perspective by clerking at Brandon, Schmidt, and Montgomery—an insurance defense and medical malpractice firm—and with Judge Albus in Saint Louis County. After graduating, Savannah deepened her skills as an appellate law clerk for the Honorable Justice Moore, where she developed a thorough understanding of the appellate process and sharpened her attention to detail.

Savannah’s academic journey began at Southeast Missouri State University, where she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in Family Studies. During her time at SEMO, she worked as a secretary for a general practice law firm and was an active member of two honor societies.

Between college and law school, Savannah gained practical court experience as a docket clerk in the associate civil department of the Saint Louis County Circuit Court, where she managed two bulk filing dockets.

Inspired to practice law from a young age, Savannah’s journey reflects her resilience, curiosity, and unwavering commitment to her clients and community. She believes in the power of hard work, integrity, and empathy—qualities that define her approach to every case.

Outside the office, Savannah enjoys exploring new fitness challenges, spending time with her black lab Duke, and celebrating the holiday season with friends and family. A proud St. Louis native and Marquette High School graduate, she values building meaningful connections both inside and outside the courtroom.

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