„I am very excited to be part of the clinic, and our successes have had a positive impact on advocacy and the community,” said Scott. „Our mission has two goals: to provide law students with a supervised clinical experience that includes services to clients in need, and to provide high-quality legal representation to those who might not otherwise be able to receive it. This recognition from the Central Penn Business Journal highlights the significant influence our students at Widener Law Commonwealth in helping others, and it`s one of the reasons why many people become lawyers in the first place. « David J. Freedman – Pro Bono ExcellenceThomas A. French – Leader in LawHon. Stephen P. Linebaugh (Retired) – Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)John M. Quain Jr. – Aspiring LawyersErica R.
Townes – Aspiring LawyersJessika Warnick – ParalegalLuke T. Weber – Aspiring LawyersSarah C. Yerger – Lifetime Achievement „The winners of the 2021 Legal Excellence Award are distinguished by their careers. These exceptional individuals play a critical role in the success of their organization,” said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, Senior Editor of Central Penn Business Journal Group. „In addition to their communities, they are also engaged in advocacy. At Central Penn Business Journal, we are honored to recognize their achievements. Three Widener Law Commonwealth alumni also received a CPBJ Legal Excellence Award: Sarah Yerger with Barley Snyder in the Lifetime Achievement category and Devon Myers Kolomick with CGA Law Firm and Erica Townes with Barley Snyder in the Promising Lawyers category. Widener University is a private institution known for its commitment to the personal and professional success of each student, where academic experiences are characterized by excellence and students develop the leadership skills that employers seek. The core values of respect, integrity and excellence are reflected in an exceptional student experience delivered through an agile, innovative and inclusive approach to learning. Widener University Commonwealth Law School is the only law school in Pennsylvania`s capital with three specialized law centers through the Law & Government Institute, the Environmental Law and Sustainability Center, and the Business Advice Program. Widener Law Commonwealth offers an exceptional learning experience that is personal, practical and professional. Please visit commonwealthlaw.widener.edu for more information.
„We are pleased that our professionals continue to receive recognition that sets them apart in their profession,” said Jeff Lobach, Managing Partner of Barley Snyder. „Those recognized by the Central Penn Business Journal come from offices across our space, at all levels of experience and in different areas of practice. We thank them for their hard work and dedication that deserve special recognition for their achievements. Lancaster, Pa. – The Central Penn Business Journal announced that eight Barley Snyder professionals have been nominated for the publication`s inaugural Legal Excellence Awards. In addition to his work at the clinic, Scott is a member of the Advisory Board of Older Justice in the Courts and works with other seasoned legal experts to identify and understand seniors` justice issues. She is also active on the Public Services Committee of the Dauphin County Bar Association, where she works with practicing lawyers who offer pro bono opportunities. The Central Pennsylvania Law Clinic deals with administrative law, consumer law, elderly law, and family law. The clinic began with the establishment of the Harrisburg Civil Law Clinic in 1991. CPBJ has selected Barley Snyder`s professionals in a number of different categories: Scott will be among the winners, who will be recognized for CPBJ.com in video reporting in early November and featured in the November 12 issue of the publication. Registering your paid subscription for the first time? Click here.
Mary Catherine Scott, Clinical Assistant Professor, who is also the Director of the Central Pennsylvania Law Clinic, has been selected by the Central Penn Business Journal as the recipient of the 2021 Legal Excellence Award in the Civil Legal Services category.