Welcome New Members

On November 4th, the Bar Association welcomed 19 new members during a ceremony in Courtroom 5 A in the Berks County Courthouse. Many of the new members passed the Bar in 2020 and 2021. Judges offered some advice on practicing in Berks and recognized the contributions of family members and colleagues in helping the new members reach this point in their careers. Following the courthouse ceremony, the new members enjoyed a reception in the Batdorf Room and Kittrell Suite at the Bar Association.

The Berks County Bar Association Class of 2021.

From left, The Hon. James Lillis, Daniel Becker, Colin Macfarlane, Bradley Davis, and President Judge Thomas Parisi. Becker, Macfarlane and Davis are attorneys with Kozloff Stoudt in Spring Township. Judge Jeffrey Sprecher and President Judge Thomas Parisi share a joke at the reception.

The judges offered advice and congratulations to the new members of the Bar. (from left, Judge James Lillis, Daniel Becker, Judge Eleni Dimitriou-Geishauser, and President Judge Thomas Parisi)

Proud parents David and Diane Dautrich celebrate David Dautrich, Jr.’s admission to the Bar Association. David Jr.’s wife, Aryn, and daughter Elena also celebrated this career milestone.

Zachary Griffith, Cody Kauffman and Brittany Mason enjoy their first celebration at the Bar Association.

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Smooth Sailing at Holiday Reception

Beach chairs and tropical scenery greeted members at the Holiday Reception on December 9 at Sts. Constantine and Helen's social hall in Reading. Bar Association President James M. Smith selected the sailing theme for the event, which featured nautical decorations.

U.S. District Court Judge Jeffrey Schmehl and Berks County Senior Judge James Bucci share a laugh at the Holiday Reception. Relaxing by the blue ocean waves are, from left, Rebecca Bell, Christie Billman, Amy Litvinov, Karissa Rodriguez, and Jackie Hamer.

Justin Bodor, 2021 Bar President, and James Smith, 2022 Bar President, take a break from the spotlight in the shade of the umbrella.

Members were happy to “sea” each other in person again. (from left, Jill Gehman-Koestel, Greg Henry, Jill Scheidt, Michael Weider, G. Thompson Bell, Carl Mantz)

Steven Arose, Stephanie Hager, and Kourtney Bernecker. Hager served as Young Lawyer Section (YLS) President in 2021 while Bernecker is the 2022 YLS President.

Angelica Matias and Judith Kline of MidPenn Legal Services Reading Office enjoy the festivities. Young Lawyers Darian Dellinger and Matthew Lascewitz enjoy their first Holiday Reception with a table side chat with Greg Henry and Judge Patrick Barrett.

Karrisa Rodriguez and Jackie Hamer are ready for some island hopping adventures.

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Andrea Mertz and Sharon Gray share glad tidings at the Holiday Reception.

Sara Haines-Clipp, Michael Weider, Colin Boyer and Ryan McAllister are “shore” having a good time! Dan and Jenifer Nevins arrive in style for an evening of fun with friends.

Barley Snyder attorneys, from left, Matthew Mayer, Chuck Phillips and Latisha Bernard-Schuenemann.

Bar Association staff Rose Johnson, Claudia Ferko, and Lucy Brito welcomed members aboard and ensured smooth sailing at the event.

Young lawyers and newlyweds Bradley Davis and Taylor Stark.

From left: Paul Marrella, Sean O'Brien and Edwin Kershner share a laugh.

Kaitlin Daley, left, and Marge McDonough.