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The Law Offices of Jennifer J. Riley is pleased to announce that Owner and Managing Attorney Jennifer J. Riley, Esq., was inducted into the Souderton Area High School Alumni Association Hall of Fame on Friday, September 16, 2022. As the Souderton Area High School Alumni Association explains, induction into their Hall of Fame “recognizes graduates for their outstanding contributions to society through significant career accomplishments and/ or community service.” In this way, the Hall of Fame not only honors its inductees, but also provides role models for the current and future students in the School District.

High Swartz LLP is pleased to announce that firm administrator Emily Bushnell has been promoted to executive director. She steps in for departing, Joanne DiFrancesco who was in the position for over 11 years. “I am beyond grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from Joanne over the last 6 years here at High Swartz. I could not have asked for a better mentor; she played a pivotal role during her time here. Joanne is well loved by all at this firm and will be sorely missed. Joanne oversaw a number of projects, big and small, contributing to the health and wealth of the firm. I fully intend to continue this momentum. These are big shoes to fill, and I’m honored to take on this role.”

Friedman Schuman is pleased to announce that Harold M. Goldner, Esq., joined our firm as a principal on November 1st, 2022. For over 40 years, Harold has assisted employers and employees navigate employment contacts, reductions in workforce, non-compete agreements, negotiations, employee handbooks, discrimination claims, and more. Recognized as a Super Lawyer for more than a decade, Harold also holds the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer rating standard given to attorneys ranked for their legal expertise and ethical standards. He has appeared for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute and American Bar Institute, while also having multiple professional pieces published in regional and national publications. Harold is also a former Director of the Montgomery Bar Association. He holds an LL.M in Trial Advocacy from Temple University School of Law, a J.D. from Boston University, and a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania. In his free time, Harold enjoys practicing the oboe and playing with the Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra. We look forward to Harold bringing his knowledge and expertise to the Friedman Schuman firm. Wisler Pearlstine, LLP is pleased to announce that Partner Adam L. Fernandez, Esq., has been appointed President of the Nether Providence Township, Delaware County, Zoning Hearing Board by the Board, effective August 15, 2022. The Zoning Hearing Board hears variance and special exception requests from township residents, making decisions in accordance with the township’s zoning ordinance and Pennsylvania law. The Board also reviews challenges to the validity of zoning ordinances. All meetings are open to the public and agendas are available to residents in advance. In this role, Mr. Fernandez will facilitate meetings and help oversee all functions of the Board. He will serve in his current term through December 2025. A longtime resident of Delaware County, Mr. Fernandez has volunteered on the Zoning Hearing Board since 2011.

The Law Offices of Jennifer J. Riley congratulates Madison R. Cooper, Esq., for joining the Firm as an Associate Attorney, which she achieved following her recent success on the Pennsylvania Bar Exam and her subsequent admission to the Pennsylvania Bar. In attaining her current position, Attorney Cooper continues her distinguished service with our Firm, which she began more than a year and a half ago when she joined us as a Law Clerk while a law student. Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell & Lupin is pleased to announce that J. Braun Taylor and Gaetano DiPersia have joined the firm as associates.

Braun Taylor is a member of the firm’s Real Estate practice. Braun brings great knowledge of the local real estate industry to his work at the firm. He is a Pennsylvania licensed realtor having been involved in the purchase, financing and sale of property for close to 10 years. A graduate of Temple University Beasley School of Law, Braun received his undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh summa cum laude (B.A., 2018). While in law school, Braun served as a Teaching Assistant in courses in Federal Taxation, Legal Research and Writing and Transactional Skills.

Gaetano DiPersia is a member of the firm’s Litigation Department. A graduate of Villanova University Law School (J.D., 2022) and Villanova University (B.A., 2019), Gaetano served as an active member of the Villanova Law School Federal Tax Clinic while in law school. Prior to joining HRMM&L, Gaetano served as a law clerk for a local firm where he conducted research on employment law issues, drafted litigation documents, assisted with litigation discovery, and handled client intake. 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. The award, named for the first woman justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, has been conferred annually since 1993 on a woman attorney who has achieved a high degree of professional excellence and has visibly used her position and stature in the community to mentor, promote and advance other women lawyers.