Partner Mark. W. Cheramie Walz, Esq. of Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP delivered a keynote address on artificial intelligence on October 8 at the 2024 School Leadership Conference, an annual event jointly hosted by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) and the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators (PASA), held in the Pocono region. During his presentation, entitled “AI in Education Technology,” Cheramie Walz explored the rapid integration of AI in education, noting how the technology has transformed learning and teaching tools over the past two years, and raised critical questions on what schools need to consider before implementing the

Robert J. Salzer of Williams Family Law, P.C. took to the ice recently, playing in the 11th Annual “Hockey Helps” 24-hour marathon in Long Island, N.Y. Salzer participates each year in this event that raises funds for local charities, with a focus on helping individuals battling addiction, mental health issues, and cancer, as well as supporting economically disadvantaged children and youth. Since its inception, the event has raised over $6 million. Salzer has played ice hockey for years and currently plays in a men’s league with two former clients. Playing alongside Salzer were former NHL greats such as Stéphane Matteau,

Two Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP attorneys will present at the Pennsylvania School Board Solicitors Association (PSBSA) annual conference, to be held at Kalahari Resorts & Convention Center in the Poconos on Monday, October 7, 2024. The workshop will offer practical approaches and solutions for legal issues affecting public schools. Senior Associate Christopher A. Bambach and Associate Kalani E. Linnell will present “Severe Behavior Under the IDEA” from 9:45-10:45 a.m. The session will take a deep dive into circumstances surrounding severe behaviors in students with disabilities and options for a school district’s response, which may include disciplinary action or

AMM Law, a full-service firm based in Doylestown, PA, is pleased to announce that Jocelin A. Price, a Partner of the firm, will be the new President of the Bucks County Estate Planning Council.  The mission of the BCEPC is  to advance the knowledge and ethical standards of estate planning in Bucks County and to develop collegiality among estate planning professionals. Throughout her career, Jocelin Price has been a trusted advisor, helping clients identify the important issues to be addressed in their estate plan, and demystifying the most difficult questions. Jocelin concentrates her practice primarily in estate planning, asset protection

AMM Law, a full-service firm based in Doylestown, PA, is pleased to announce that four associates have been named as partners of the firm.  The new partners represent three practice groups, Lisa Bothwell – Business Law, Lynelle Gleason and Melanie Wender – Family Law, and Gabriel Montemuro – Litigation. Tom Donnelly, a Senior Partner of the firm, remarked, “AMM is fortunate to have such an impressive group of talented lawyers on our team.  All four of our new partners demonstrate excellence not only in their field of practice, but in firm leadership and citizenship in the local legal and charitable

The Best Lawyers in America© 2025 edition includes 12 High Swartz Attorneys and 3 in its Ones to Watch edition. High Swartz is pleased to announce that The Best Lawyers in America© Edition includes 15 attorneys in 2025. At the top of the list is Lawyer of the Year nods for both Mary Cushing Doherty for Family Law Mediation and Gilbert P. High, Jr. for Land Use and Zoning Litigation and Municipal Law. The Best Lawyers in America©: Ones to Watch 2025 edition now includes Caitlyn Foley of our Norristown office for family law. This category highlights lawyers who have

Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, LLP, (AMM Law) announced that AMM Partner and Family Law attorney Elizabeth Fineman participated as faculty at the August 13th Pennsylvania Bar Institute Continuing Legal Education Live Webinar – “Third Parties in Custody Cases 2024”. This course will examined third parties in custody from the perspective of attorneys, a judge and a therapist/evaluator. The faculty discussed the law and trends that have emerged in third party custody as well recent cases, potential legislation and how the practice continues to change. Topics included: Standing, Presumptions and Factors, Case law, Trends and Opioid Epidemic, Same Sex Parents, Court

Casandra K. Blaney has joined the law firm of Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP as Special Counsel. She will focus her practice on solicitor services to school entities, real estate transactions/abstract services, and oil, gas and mineral law. Blaney will work from the firm’s newest office, located at 512B Elmira Street in Troy, PA, the fourth Pennsylvania office of the law firm, which also has locations in New Britain, Hershey, and Pittston. Blaney brings experience in business, commercial, and personal civil litigation. In real estate, she handles contract and property transactions and related abstract services. She will also provide

High Swartz LLP is pleased to announce that Family Law Attorney Caitlin Foley has joined the Montgomery Child Advocacy Project (MCAP) as an advocate. Her involvement reflects a continued commitment to providing legal support to children in need in Montgomery County. Caitlin will handle criminal and dependency cases referred by the courts and various agencies. Her role is to provide legal advocacy for children who are victims of abuse or neglect, ensuring their rights are protected. Caitlin’s dedication to family law and domestic litigation has earned her an empathetic and supportive reputation in the field. Caitlin focuses her family practice

Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, LLP, (AMM Law)  AMM Family Law attorney Melanie J. Wender was appointed to the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Family Law Section Council at the July 11th Summer meeting held at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake in Cambridge, Md. As a member of the PBA family law section council, Wender will be involved in the development and practical working of the law relating to marriage, divorce, support, custody, property, economic matters, and domestic relations generally, as well as laws relating to adoption and juvenile dependency. Melanie Wender is a dedicated and supportive advocate for individuals and families facing the