Legal Roundup
Steptoe & Johnson to Host 2025 North America Conference for Employment Law Alliance
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is pleased to host the 2025 Employment Law Alliance (ELA) North America Conference in Pittsburgh on Thursday, May 8.
N.Y. Man Sentenced to Maximum 20-to-40-Year Prison Term for Murder of Woman at Luzerne County Motel
Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a New York man will serve 20 to 40 years in prison for the 2021 killing of 41-year-old Helena Johnson — the maximum sentence for the third-degree murder charge returned by a judge in February.
Sukhdeep S. Gill Named 2025 Pennsylvania Legal Awards ‘Most Promising Newcomer’ Finalist
Sukhdeep S. Gill, associate in global law firm Greenberg Traurig LLP’s Philadelphia office, has been named a finalist for The Legal Intelligencer’s 2025 Pennsylvania Legal Awards “Most Promising Newcomer” award.
Laurel Roglen Named to Philadelphia Business Journal 40 Under 40 List
Ballard Spahr Partner Laurel D. Roglen, an experienced litigator and member of the firm’s Bankruptcy, Creditors’ Rights, and Restructuring Group, has been selected by the Philadelphia Business Journal for its 2025 list of 40 Under 40 honorees.
Kenneth C. Frazier, Chairman of General Catalyst’s Health Assurance Initiatives, to Deliver Villanova Law’s 2025 Commencement Address
Mark C. Alexander, The Arthur J. Kania Dean of Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, announced that Kenneth C. Frazier, chairman of General Catalyst’s Health Assurance Initiatives, will deliver the commencement address to the Class of 2025.
Pennsylvania’s Autism and the Courts Initiative Civics Ed One Pager
In recognition of Autism Acceptance Month, Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Kevin Dougherty, on behalf of the Supreme Court, provided updates on the Court’s autism initiative.
2025 STATUS List
George A. Weiss University Professor of Law and Sociology & Raymond Pace and Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander Professor of Civil Rights Dorothy E. Roberts was named to STAT’s ’2025 STATUS List’ of leaders shaping health, medicine, and life sciences headlines.
Angel Capital Association's New Model Convertible Promissory Note: Key Features and Alternative Provisions on May 6, 2025
This CLE webinar will discuss the key features and additions of the Angel Capital Association's (ACA) new Model Convertible Promissory Note (Model Note).
The Rise in State Enforcement Over Traditionally Federal Issues on May 6, 2025
Nicole Sprinzen and Milton Marquis will present “The Rise in State Enforcement over Traditionally Federal Issues” at the ACC Greater Philadelphia’s Corporate Counsel University.
Recent Developments in Legal Ethics and Civility Considerations on May 6, 2025
Thomas Wilkinson and Deborah Winokur will present “Recent Developments in Legal Ethics and Civility Considerations” at the Bucks County Bar Association's 7th Annual Business Law Institute.
McNees attorneys present at 2025 PSATS Annual Education Conference
McNees attorneys will present at the 2025 Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) Annual Educational Conference, held May 4-7 at Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Ballard Spahr, Syllo Collaborate to Win Legal Tech Group's 2025 'Trailblazers Award'
National law firm Ballard Spahr and AI-powered litigation platform Syllo have received the 2025 Trailblazers Award from the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA) in recognition of a collaborative initiative that uses AI to automate first-level document review.
McNees Welcomes Construction Attorney Veronica L. Morrison to Harrisburg Team
McNees Wallace & Nurick announced the addition of construction and real estate litigation attorney Veronica L. Morrison to the firm’s Harrisburg office.
David Zambito Named to 2025 Power List for Law
David Zambito, Chair of Cozen O’Connor’s Utility & Energy Practice, has been named to the Central Penn Business Journal 2025 Power List for Law.
AG Sunday Leads Bipartisan Coalition of AGs in Letter to Congress Supporting Civil Legal Services for Veterans, Older Adults in Rural Pa. Regions
Attorney General Dave Sunday co-led a letter to Congress — joined by 39 other Attorneys General — urging to keep in place critical funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), which aids vulnerable residents who need civil representation.
McGuireWoods Wins “Impact Case of the Year” at Managing IP Americas Awards
McGuireWoods was honored at the Managing IP Americas Awards 2025 for representing The Pennsylvania State University in a high-profile trademark infringement case.
Hazim Alotaibi SJD Defense on May 2, 2025
On May 2, 2025, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm in ROOM G25 (Cappy Room) and on ZOOM, Hazim Alotaibi will defend his SJD dissertation on "Assessing the Regulation of Medical Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Settings: Considerations for Form, Process, Authority, and Timing".
Pa. State Police Corporal Faces New Charges Regarding Secret Recordings, Child Sexual Abuse Materials — Including Files he Created with A.I.
Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the filing of new charges against a Pennsylvania State Police Corporal who kept a cache of pornography, including child sexual abuse material and lewd images and videos he created using artificial intelligence.
Bianca Taipe Earns Honorable Mention in National Jurist’s Law Student of the Year Awards
Temple Law 3L Bianca Taipe has been named an Honorable Mention in The National Jurist’s Law Student of the Year awards, a recognition that highlights law students making a difference in their schools and communities.
Six Bradley Partners Recognized in Inaugural Legal 500’s U.S. Elite – Charlotte List
Bradley is pleased to announce that six of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized in the inaugural edition of the Legal 500 U.S. Elite – Charlotte list.