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Philly.Com Names High Swartz LLP a Winner of Delaware Valley 2017 Top Workplaces Award

  NORRISTOWN, Pa. (March 26, 2017) – High Swartz LLP has been awarded a 2017 Top Workplaces honor by Philly.com. The Top Workplaces lists are based solely on the results of an employee feedback survey administered by WorkplaceDynamics, LLC, a leading research firm that specializes in organizational health and workplace improvement. Several aspects of workplace culture were measured, including Alignment, Execution, and Connection, just to name a few. “The Top Workplaces award is not a popularity contest. And oftentimes, people assume it’s all about fancy perks and benefits,” said Doug Claffey, CEO of WorkplaceDynamics. “But to be a Top Workplace,

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Erin Kernan Aronson, Esq. Elected to Board of YWCA of Bucks County

Doylestown, PA – Erin Kernan Aronson, Esq. was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the YWCA of Bucks County. “It is both an honor and a privilege to serve the YWCA of Bucks County,” said Ms. Aronson. “The YWCA is a wonderful organization that provides vital services and programming throughout Bucks County.” Ms. Aronson’s professional practice at Eastburn and Gray, P.C. includes Labor and Employment, Education and School Law, and Real Estate. She routinely represents clients in various industries including business, banking, education and real estate. She earned her B.A. from the University of Delaware and her J.D.

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Bucks County Bar Foundation Announces Scholarship Opportunities

Doylestown, PA: The Bucks County Bar Foundation, the charitable arm of the Bucks County Bar Association, is pleased to announce scholarship opportunities for 2017. Throughout the year, the Foundation holds several events in support of the Thomas E. Mellon, Jr. Scholarship and the William Penn Scholarship. These scholarships are awarded to Bucks County residents pursuing a career in law or a related field. Eligibility requirements include a record of academic excellence and a strong commitment to public service.  Additional criteria along with application details for the scholarships can be found at www.bucksbar.org/bar-foundation. The Mission of the Bar Foundation of the

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Law Day Social Media Contest presented by the BCBA #BucksLawDay

May 1st is Law Day, a day to celebrate the rule of law in our society. Law Day 2017’s theme is the 14th Amendment and the Transformation of American Democracy. The 14th Amendment includes the Citizenship, Due Process, and Equal Protection clauses. Collectively, these three sections have repeatedly served as a framework to provide for the equality and liberty of all Americans. In anticipation of Law Day, we want to encourage discussion and hear from you on social media. What do you think are our most important American values? What are examples of how these values influence our society? Which values do you

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PBA Civil Litigation Section Philadelphia Regional Dinner in April

PBA Civil Litigation Section Philadelphia Regional Dinner Thursday, April 20, 2017 The Loews Philadelphia Hotel Lescaze Room, 33rd Floor 6:00 p.m. – Reception 6:30 p.m. – Dinner and Speaker Guest Speaker – Judge Lillian Harris Ransom, Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge Ransom will discuss navigating the mysteries of the Appellate Court and highlight new and emerging appellate pitfalls. She will also provide practical tips that address common appellate problems. Prior to her appointment to the Pennsylvania Superior Court on June 29, 2016, Judge Ransom served on the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas where she presided in family court and as the

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2017 Mock Trial Competition – Thanks to YLD!

Shout out to BCBA members, Felicity Hanks, Denise Bowman, Kim Litzke and John Shaffer for dedicating their time to the 2017 Mock Trial Competition. The Bucks County Young Lawyers’ Division runs our county’s competition with assistance from the legal community. Bucks County is the only county that staffs the competition year after year with actual sitting Judges and attorneys from our community, thus giving our students a realistic courtroom experience. Thank you for such a great event! Left to Right: Felicity Hanks, Denise Bowman, Kim Litzke and John Shaffer

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