New Bucks County Bar Foundation Trustees

Heather A. Hines, Esq.

Executive Vice President–Chief Legal and Risk Officer, Corporate Secretary at Penn Community Bank

As a member of Penn Community Bank’s Executive Leadership Team, Stephanie identifies and manages enterprise risk and compliance, and drives the overall legal strategy for the largest independent mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, including governance, corporate law, banking and trust matters, commercial transactions, litigation, insurance, and a wide range of contract negotiations across all business functions. Outside of the office, she serves as a member of the Pennsylvania Bankers Association Legal Affairs Advisory Committee, a mentor with the Mount St. Joseph Academy’s Firebirds 433 all-girl robotics team, a volunteer and board member with Ivy Hill Therapeutic Equestrian Center, and as a board member of the Youth Orchestra of Bucks County. Stephanie holds an undergraduate business degree from Villanova University, and a law degree from Temple University Beasley School of Law.

Associate Attorney at Kardos, Rickles & Hand, P.C.

Heather is a persuasive litigator backed by dual-state licensure (PA, NJ) and over 15 years’ experience in assault, motor vehicle and property-related matters. Attorney Hines passionately represents victims’ interests, working diligently to analyze case merits, minimize risk and drive positive resolutions in civil and criminal matters. She has proven success in negotiating advantageous agreements and achieving favorable verdicts. Heather is a member of the Bucks, Montgomery & Pennsylvania Bar Associations. Heather is also the Secretary of the VIDOCQ Society, and a Board Member and Advisor of the Cold Case Initiative. Heather holds an undergraduate degree from Southern Connecticut State University, and a law degree from Widener University School of Law. 