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PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Honorable Wendy Beetlestone became Chief Judge of the United States District Court in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on August 2, 2025. Judge Beetlestone has served as a federal judge for over ten years and follows the Honorable Mitchell S. Goldberg as the 17th Chief Judge of this district. One of thirteen original federal judicial districts created by the Federal Judiciary Act of 1789, the Eastern District encompasses Philadelphia, Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lehigh, Montgomery, and Northampton counties. Former Chief Judge Mitchell Goldberg noted that of the seventeen Chief Judges who have served this district,

Partner and Family Law attorney Jessica A. Pritchard of Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, LLP (AMM Law) served as Moderator at a program on custody issues involving children with special needs at the Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section Summer meeting, July 10 – 13 in Washington DC. This topic is of particular interest to Ms. Pritchard, who is herself the mother of a special needs child. The CLE entitled “What to Expect from the Unexpected: Navigating the Complexities of Custody Matters with Special Needs Children” focused on custody cases related to children with special needs, which involve unique challenges and

Philadelphia, PA – Mohung Wong is the new Clerk of Court for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The Clerk acts as the business manager for the bankruptcy court, overseeing all aspects of administration of the court’s operations. Wong was selected by the Board of Judges consisting of Chief Judge Ashely M. Chan, Judge Patricia M. Mayer and Judge Derek J. Baker, after a nationwide solicitation and a series of candidate interviews. A graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) with a degree in Computer Science and Engineering, Mr. Wong brings over 35 years

Mazaheri Law, LLC is honored to announce that Tina Mazaheri has been selected to the 2025 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list for family law.  Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The annual selections are made using a patented multiphase process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation

Kalani Linnell Asroff, an attorney with Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP, will present at Summit 25 for Educational Leaders, the Pennsylvania Principals Association’s annual conference, taking place August 3–5 at State College Area High School in State College, PA. Linnell Asroff’s session, “Conducting Compliant, Reliable, and Thorough School Investigations,” will be held Monday, August 4, from 2:45–3:45 p.m. It will offer a practical framework for school leaders tasked with investigating student conduct, staff issues, and school-wide programs—areas where a legally sound process is essential. The program will provide insights into how internal investigations intersect with due process protections, school

Attorney Shauna L. Quigley of Williams Family Law, P.C. has successfully completed a rigorous, 40-hour mediation training program through the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), a nationally recognized organization dedicated to promoting excellence in the practice of family law. Held over the course of a week in Chicago, the training brought together a distinguished faculty of attorneys, judges, psychologists, and licensed clinical social workers to deliver in-depth instruction in advanced mediation techniques. Participants engaged in interactive role-play, mock mediation demonstrations and collaborative workshops to hone skills in managing conflict, navigating difficult conversations, and facilitating resolution in complex family law

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP is pleased to announce that renowned attorney Brian R. Price, along with his experienced team of five, has joined the firm’s Doylestown office. Price, a highly distinguished trusts & estates practitioner in Bucks County, operated the firm of Brian R. Price and Associates, prior to serving as Chair and more recently co-chair of the Trusts & Estates department in a Montgomery County firm for the past 10 years.  Price brings over 40 years of experience in estate planning, estate and trust administration, corporate, business and tax planning for individuals and closely held business organizations

Super Lawyers is a Thompson Reuters rating service of outstanding lawyers for more than 70 practice areas. To be rated as a Super Lawyer, attorneys must be nominated by his or her peers. The nominees are then selected by a research team at Thompson Reuters based upon factors such as professional achievement, verdicts and settlements, honors and awards, pro bono and community service efforts, and scholarly lectures and publications. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in Pennsylvania are selected to receive this honor. The Super Lawyers list is published in Philadelphia Magazine and nationwide in Super

Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, LLP, (AMM Law) is pleased to announce that Samuel J. DeStefano, II has joined the firm’s Business & Finance and Real Estate practice groups.  Sam advises closely held businesses and their leadership teams across a wide range of industries, as well as real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, leasing, and financing. Sam works with and advises clients on various matters and transactions throughout the business lifecycle including business formation, ownership structure, corporate governance, investment opportunities, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, employment, service and contractor agreements, and succession planning. To learn more about Samuel J. DeStefano, visit

Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP is deepening its service to school districts in Pennsylvania with the addition of attorney Peter Agnone Ruane. Agnone Ruane will provide legal counsel to school administrators and work closely with district leaders to help strengthen programs, services, and operations. His practice areas include solicitor services, labor and employment, and special education. Agnone Ruane brings a distinctive background to his education law practice, shaped by nearly a decade of policy and compliance leadership with UNICEF. In that role, he was instrumental in drafting internal regulations, guiding knowledge management initiatives, and supporting organizational change across global