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 operations. His ability to navigate complex regulatory frameworks and implement practical solutions translates directly to the challenges school districts face today.
Earlier in his career, Agnone Ruane practiced family law, advised nonprofits and small businesses, and served as a judicial law clerk in Lackawanna County. He holds a J.D. from Duquesne University School of Law and dual bachelor’s degrees in philosophy and theology from the University of Scranton. He is a Board-Certified Coach through the Center for Credentialing and Education and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.