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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

 Williams Family Law, P.C. is once again celebrating the selection of four of its attorneys to the 2025 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. The annual honors, reserved for a small percentage of attorneys in the commonwealth, spotlight the firm’s continued excellence and influence in the field of family law. Partners Jeffrey M. Williams, Susan J. Smith, and Robert J. Salzer received the Super Lawyers recognition for their work in family law, and Salzer was also recognized for criminal defense. Associate David C. Hamilton was named to the list of Rising Stars. The 2025 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list is

Doylestown, PA (May 22, 2025) -Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, LLP is proud to announce that eleven of the firm’s attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2025 Thomson Reuters Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars listings. Each year, no more than 5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by Super Lawyers to receive this honor.  Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, 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. Six Partners of the firm were selected to the 2025

Hill Wallack congratulates the following firm attorneys who have been named on the prestigious 2025 Super Lawyers: David Truelove & Tim Duffy Rising Stars: Jill Fein & Kaitlin Shire We are beyond proud of everyone’s accomplishments and the impact they have made within the practice and with their clients. Congratulations to you all, keep up the outstanding work! **Super Lawyers is a Thompson Reuters rating service of lawyers across practice areas who have attained a high-degree of professional achievement.

Partner Christina M. Stephanos of Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP recently inspired a group of middle school students from the Kutztown Area School District as they prepared for a unique educational experience – participating in an appellate mock trial in Philadelphia federal court. As an experienced litigator, Stephanos shared practical strategies for developing strong legal arguments and presenting them with confidence. Her visit was part of the students’ preparation for the field trip, offering them a rare opportunity to gain insight from a legal professional who regularly argues cases similar to the one they would be reenacting. Stephanos brings