Legal Roundup
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC Continues Growth in Pittsburgh with Additions of Christine M. Green and Manning J. “Jim” O’Connor
Chrissy Green and Jim O’Connor have joined the Pittsburgh office of Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
STEM Founders Fellowship Lecture: Intellectual Property on December 13, 2022
Marilou E. Watson gave a guest lecture to first generation STEM graduate students and doctoral candidates in a fellowship program designed to give academic researchers hands-on startup experience and support to transform concepts into a business reality.
Hugh Algeo Reelected Chair of the Upper Main Line YMCA Board of Advisors
Cozen O’Connor is pleased to announce that Hugh Algeo, counsel in the firm’s Family Law Group, has been reelected chair of the Upper Main Line YMCA (UMLY) Board of Advisors. UMLY is part of an association of eight YMCAs that offer life-changing programs for children, families, and adults throughout Chester County
Marilou Watson of Fox Rothschild to Receive Philadelphia Bar Association Sandra Day O'Connor Award
In recognition of her career-long dedication to mentoring and the advancement of women in the legal profession and beyond, the Philadelphia Bar Association will honor Fox Rothschild partner Marilou E. Watson with its prestigious Sandra Day O’Connor Award.
Partners Michael Petrizzo, Julia Taylor Join Armstrong Teasdale
Armstrong Teasdale announces the addition of Partners Michael Petrizzo and Julia V. Taylor to the firm’s Corporate Services practice group in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., respectively.
Fox Rothschild Welcomes Lauren Sabol as Intellectual Property Counsel in Pittsburgh
Fox Rothschild LLP is pleased to welcome Lauren B. Sabol to the Pittsburgh office as counsel in the Intellectual Property Department.
ESG Expectations in Private Equity on December 8, 2022
There is growing evidence that environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors will shape investment strategy for years to come, as both a driver of value creation and a tool for mitigating risk.
Governor-elect Josh Shapiro appoints Obermayer Chair David A. Nasatir to serve as legal co-counsel to the Transition
On Tuesday, November 22, 2022, Governor-Elect Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor-Elect Austin Davis announced their appointment of Obermayer Chair, David A. Nasatir to its initial transitional leadership team. As legal co-counsel to the Transition, Nasatir will be involved in all the decisions of the Transition.
James P. Valentine Has Been Appointed to the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Bar Foundation
James P. Valentine was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Bar Foundation.
Dr. Ken Sonnenfeld Named to IAM Global Leaders 2023 List
Ballard Spahr Intellectual Property Partner Kenneth H. Sonnenfeld, Ph.D., has been named to the IAM Global Leaders 2023 list of distinguished patent attorneys worldwide.
Divorce 101 at Main Line School Night on November 29, 2022
Jennifer Brandt will teach a Main Line School Night course, Divorce 101.
Leading Technology-Enabled Investigations on December 1, 2022
2022 was an eventful year: the Monaco Memorandum, novel issues with cryptocurrency, from money laundering to sanctions — related investigations and litigation — and a heightened emphasis on ephemeral messaging were among the many developments
Steptoe & Johnson’s Gillian Flick Elected as President-Elect for Women’s Energy Network
Gillian Flick, an attorney in Steptoe & Johnson’s Southpointe office, was recently elected as President-Elect of the global board of the Women’s Energy Network (WEN).
Attorney General Morrisey Pens Letter Calling for CMS to Repeal COVID Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey on Friday wrote a letter in support of a recent petition from 22 states for the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services to repeal an interim rule mandating health care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year…Maximizing Your Year-end Charitable Donations
As the year is quickly drawing to a close, many of us are looking to donate to different charitable organizations.
Philadelphia Bar Association Recognizes Firm and Associate with Service Awards
Troutman Pepper has received the 2022 Champion of the Bar award from the Philadelphia Bar Association for the firm’s exceptional service with the organization.
Four Rawle & Henderson, LLP, Partners named 2023 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
Rawle & Henderson, LLP, is excited to announce that Partners Maureen Daley, Claudio DiPaolo, Carl Buchholz and John Snyder have been named 2023 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers.
Ballard Spahr's Client Value and Innovation Team Wins 'Best Business Team' at The American Lawyer Awards
A Ballard Spahr team of business, legal, finance, data, and technology professionals that has developed some of the legal industry’s most innovative client and practice support business solutions was awarded the prestigious Best Business Team honor by The American Lawyer at its annual Industry Awards.
Jessica Goebeler Receives the Tikkun Olam Volunteer Appreciation Award
The Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society Pennsylvania (HIAS PA) honored Jessica Chong Goebeler with the Tikkun Olam Volunteer Appreciation Award at their annual Volunteer Appreciation Awards Luncheon.
Barnes & Thornburg Elects 20 New Partners
Barnes & Thornburg has elected 20 attorneys to its partner ranks effective Jan. 1, 2023, spanning 14 offices and a variety of practice areas.