Overview
Abigail L. Parnell is an associate in Montgomery McCracken’s Litigation Department who focuses her practice on higher education issues, specifically Title IX investigations and advising.
Abigail is a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation and Appellate practice groups.
In Depth
Abigail L. Parnell is an associate in Montgomery McCracken’s Litigation Department. She focuses her practice on higher education issues, specifically Title IX investigations and advising. Abigail is also a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation and Appellate practice groups.
Before joining Montgomery McCracken, Abigail worked as an associate assisting the Hon. Lawrence F. Stengel (Ret.) with special master assignments, Title IX appeals, investigations, and complex civil litigation matters.
Abigail earned her law degree from the Pennsylvania State University, Penn State Law in University Park. While at Penn State Law, Abigail was a senior editor of the Penn State Law Arbitration Law Review, a member of the Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society, and a certified legal intern for the Penn State Law Family Law Clinic. Prior to law school, Abigail earned her undergraduate degrees from Valparaiso University, where she was a sprinter on the Division I track and field team and a member of the University’s Student Athletic Advisory Council, Student Senate, and University Council.
How Abigail Helps
- Title IX investigations and advising
- Higher education matters
- Title IX appeals
- Commercial litigation
The Record
Credentials
Admitted to Practice
- Pennsylvania
- United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
- United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Selected Speaking Engagements
- November 2025 Guest Lecturer “Hot Legal Topics for Athletic Trainers” University of Michigan
- April 2025 Presenter “Buckle Up: Are Your Arbitration Clauses Running a Red Light? The Chilutti v. Uber Case Before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and Beyond” ACC Greater Philadelphia In-House Counsel Conference
Selected Publications
- January 2026 Co-Author
- July 2025 Co-Author
- August 2024 Co-Author
Honors & Awards
- Selected to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® – Commercial Litigation list in 2027. This list is issued by Best Lawyers® and a description of the selection methodology can be found here. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey or the highest court of any other state.
Professional Activities
- Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Liaison to Appellate Advocacy Committee, Young Lawyers Division
- Member, Lancaster Bar Association
- Chair, Young Lawyers Section
Community Involvement
- Board of Directors, Hands-On House Children’s Museum of Lancaster
- Mentor, Lancaster Discovering Paths Mentorship
- Advisor, Conestoga Valley High School Mock Trial Team
Education
Law School
- Pennsylvania State University, Penn State Law
Undergraduate School
- Valparaiso University
Insights
Shared Thinking
Talk With Abigail
Philadelphia 215-772-7615 aparnell@mmwr.com