On Friday, March 31, Partner Ashley Lynam will be speaking at the 2023 Matthew J. Ryan Law and Public Policy Forum, "Title IX: The Past, the Present and the Future". The panel will bring together attorneys, experts and government officials to discuss the wide range of matters covered by Title IX, from athletics to STEM, […]
Partner Michael Fekete will be presenting for the National Business Institute's webinar "Legal Ethics for Real Estate Attorneys" on April 3, 2023. This webinar will cover the most pressing ethical issues attorneys in real estate practice face. Topics discussed will include: Find out how the rules of professional conduct apply to your everyday practice. Watch […]
Partner John Papianou will be speaking during the 2023 Mid-Year Legislative & Regulatory Conference on the panel "Think Your 99% Accuracy Rating Is Good Enough? Think Again. How You Can Do Better." on April 18, 2023. This presentation focuses on steps every consumer reporting agency can take to make their accuracy rating better. More information […]
On April 20, Ashley Lynam will be presenting at ACC's In-House Counsel Conference on the panel "The Cost of a Bad Apple: The External Risks of Internal Investigations". More information for the conference or to register
Partner Edward Schnitzer will be moderating the panel "The Many Roles of a Neutral in Bankruptcy" at the American Bankruptcy Institute's Annual Spring Meeting on April 21, 2023. This panel will explore the various roles of neutrals in bankruptcy, including applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code and Rules, as well as the limitations on the […]
Partner Edward Schnitzer will be presenting at Financial Poise's webinar "The Nuts & Bolts of a Chapter 11 Plan" on May 2, 2023 at 1:00PM. This webinar is a part of Financial Poise's "The Nuts & Bolts of Bankruptcy Law" webinar series. This webinar takes the audience through the basic elements of a Chapter 11 […]
Partner Stephanie Benecchi will be presenting at American Bar Association's International Law Section Annual Conference on the panel "Who’s My Counsel? Demystifying Legal Operations, Technology, the Attorney-Client Relationship & Ethics Implications" on May 4, 2023 at 2:30PM. This panel will focus on the intersection of legal operations, availability of new technologies, and what this means […]
Associates Kimberly Sachs and Elizabeth Catalano will be presenting at the College Athletic Trainers’ Society Spring Symposium on the panel "Hot Legal Topics for Athletic Trainers – Sports Medicine and the Law" on May 18, 2023 at 12:00PM. Kimberly and Elizabeth will discuss Recent cases affecting the clinical practice of ATCs The Consensus Statement on […]
Partner Ashley Lynam will be presenting at the College Athletic Trainers’ Society Spring Symposium on the panel "Title IX: The Past, Present & Future of Campus Adjudications" on May 18, 2023 at 1:00PM. Ashley will discuss The history, purpose, and upcoming changes of the Title IX Regulations How to identify and properly handle Title IX […]
Partner Michael Fekete will be presenting for the National Business Institute's webinar "Real Estate Law 101" on June 7, 2023. The program will walk you step by step through many common legal issues you may encounter when handling real estate transactions. Fekete will be presenting on "Purchase and Sale Contracts: Key Negotiating Points, Pitfalls and […]
Partner Ashley Lynam and Associate David Singh will be presenting at the SCCE Higher Education Compliance Conference in Phoenix, Arizona on June 12, 2023 on the panel "Title IX: Practice Pointers for Compliance Perfection". The presentation will cover the following: Review Title IX comment period leading to current promulgated regulations Discuss current regulations, compliance requirements, […]
Partner Edward Schnitzer will be presenting at Financial Poise's webinar "The Nuts & Bolts of a Lift Stay Motion" on June 13, 2023 at 1:00PM. This webinar is a part of Financial Poise's "The Nuts & Bolts of Bankruptcy Law" webinar series. This webinar discusses the scope of the automatic stay and the procedure and […]
On June 15, Keir Bradford-Grey will be speaking at the City & State PA's 2023 Diversity Summit. The conference will offer industry executives, public sector leaders, and academics a half day conference dedicated to fostering business partnerships between the state and local government, prime contractors, and small diverse businesses (SDBs). More information for the conference
Partner Frank Chernak will be presenting at the National Athletic Trainers' Association Convention on June 23, 2023 on the panel "Legal Depositions in Sports Medicine". During the panel, attendees will: Learn about to interact professionally with an attorney in a legal deposition. Learn risk management strategies in sports medicine. Learn standards of care for concussion. […]
On September 12, Partner John Papianou will be presenting at the Professional Background Screening Association's Annual Conference. John will be hosting the First Annual FCRA Jeopardy Tournament. More information for the conference or to register
Associate Kacie Kergides will be presenting at Perrin Conferences Sexual Abuse Litigation and Coverage Conference on October 5, 2023 on the panel "Trends in Sexual Abuse Litigation and the Status of the Litigation". The panel will cover: Jurisdictional updates on case law and legislation Recent decisions More information for the conference or to register
Co-chair Ashley Lynam will be presenting at S.A.V.E.S. (Sexual Abuse, Victimization, and Exploitation Symposium) Virtual Conference on October 6, 2023 on the panel “I Fought the Law and the Law Won: Legal Updates and the Future of SML”. More information for the conference or to register
On November 7, 2023, Partner Bobby O'Connor will be speaking at the International Maritime Law Seminar in London. He will be speaking with other knowledgeable lawyers in the maritime law industry, who will share insights on the most recent advancements in maritime and transport law within their respective regions. More information for the conference or […]
On November 8, 2023, co-chair Ashley Lynam and associate Kacie Kergides will be presenting at Nonprofit Issues' webinar "Investigations 101". The presentation will cover: What to do when a sexual misconduct complaint is filed if you are an executive or a board member of a nonprofit Appropriate steps to take to respond to the complaint […]
On November 9, 2023, co-chair Ashley Lynam will be presenting on "The Future of Restrictive Covenants: Legal Updates & Corporate Strategies" at ACC Greater Philadelphia's Litigation Conference. The presentation will cover: State-based restrictions on non-compete clauses and the FTC’s proposed ban Practical advice for inventory review, agreement revisions and other strategies for protection of company […]
On November 15, William Kennedy will be presenting "Lessons From Trial" to Bux-Mont HR Association. The presentation will guide you through trial preparation and presentation, drawing insights from real-life cases to help managers and HR professionals place today’s decisions into the context of a future trial. By the end of the session, you will be […]
Dylan Henry and Kacie Kergides will be presenting to the University of Michigan's Concussion Center on emerging topics within CTE litigation on November 16, 2023. More information for the presentation or to register
On December 5, 2023, co-chair Ashley Lynam will be presenting on "The Evolving Landscape of Sexual Abuse/Molestation Litigation" at the PLUS Conference. The presentation will cover: SAM/SML losses by industry and frequency Recent settlements and verdicts The impact of statutes of limitations reform Current SML trends The potential for prevention through services and crisis management […]
On January 30, 2024, co-chair Ashley Lynam and associate Leah Tedford will be presenting on "ESG in 2024: Regulatory & Litigation Risks & Predictions for the New Year" at the […]
On January 31, 2024, partner Timothy Pastore will be presenting at Financial Poise's webinar, "Litigation Basics: TROs and Preliminary Injunctions". The webinar will cover: Procedures and strategies for obtaining temporary […]
On March 13, 2024, partner Alfred Kuffler will be speaking at the CMA Shipping Conference on the panel, "OPA 90 Successes, Challenges and Views of the Future." The panel will […]
On March 21, 2024, Chair Ashley Lynam will be speaking on a panel at the Chancellor's-President's Forum on "'The Motherhood Penalty' and Its Impact on the Legal Field." Ashley will […]
On March 27, 2024, partner Timothy Pastore will be presenting at Financial Poise's webinar, "Litigation Basics: Discovery Practice". The webinar will cover: The federal rules governing the preservation and discovery […]
On April 15, 2024, Chair Ashley Lynam will be speaking at the American Medical Society For Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. She will discuss legal perspectives of mental health in athletes. […]
On April 18, 2024, Chair Ashley Lynam and Partner Leah Tedford will be presenting on "ESG in 2024" at the Association of Corporate Counsel's In-House Counsel Conference. The presentation will […]
Join Ashley Lynam and a panel of experts for "How to Tackle the Biggest Challenge For Law Firms: Succession Planning" on April 25th at 11:oo AM. Succession planning is a […]
Join Ashley Lynam and Patrick Smith on May 1 at 10:00AM for a training on the 2024 Final Title IX Rules, released on April 19th and soon to be published […]
Ashley Lynam is speaking at USLI's upcoming Nonprofit Conference on May 8, 2024. Ashley will join a panel of legal experts and board members to discuss some of the legal circumstances and concerns nonprofits, like condo/HOA’s, religious organizations, charitable organizations, social service organizations and sporting leagues/organizations, might come across.
Timothy Pastore will be presenting on cybersecurity readiness at the Electronic Security Expo on June 5, 2024. In today’s interconnected world, cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated and pervasive, posing a significant risk to organizations of all sizes. Cyber-attacks can result in data breaches, financial losses, reputational damage, and operational disruptions. While it is impossible […]
Carrie Evans Wilson and Patrick Smith will be presenting about the past, present, and future of Title IX at the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics’ Higher Education & Healthcare Research Compliance Conference on June 12, 2024. Their presentation will cover the following topics: Understand the current status of the Title IX regulations and what […]
Ashley Lynam is speaking at the Driving Diversity in Law & Leadership Summit on June 12, 2024. She will be speaking on the panel, "Shattering Glass Ceilings: The Unwritten Playbook for Career Success Beyond Hard Work". Ashley will be sharing her experiences of shattering the glass ceiling along with other diverse professionals. The panelist will […]
On June 20, 2023, Partner Robert O'Connor will be speaking at the International Maritime Law Seminar in Singapore. He will be speaking with other knowledgeable lawyers in the maritime law industry on the panel, "Prejudgment Security and Post Judgment Enforcement." More information for the conference
Carrie Evans Wilson will be speaking at the Pennsylvania School Board Solicitors Association's 2024 School Solicitors Symposium. More information
On July 18, Robert O'Connor will be speaking at Gallagher Marine Systems' New Jersey Focus Training Seminar. His presentation is titled, "Understanding the Essentials: The Oil Pollution Act of 1990 Explained."
On September 10, 2024, chair Ashley Lynam will be presenting with Jan Call on "Privilege Primer: A Refresher for In-House Counsel on Preserving and Protecting Attorney-Client Privilege" at ACC Greater Philadelphia's Litigation CLE Institute. More information for the conference or to register
On October 8, 2024, Timothy Semenoro will be speaking at the International Maritime Law Seminar in London. He will be joined on the panel, "What is special in my jurisdiction and where does it differ from English law," with other maritime law attorneys from countries around the world. More information for the seminar
On October 10, 2024, chair Ashley Lynam will be speaking on a panel at the Philadelphia Business Journal's Women of Influence event.
On October 17, 2024, Ashley Lynam will be presenting at the Sexual Abuse, Victimization, and Exploitation Symposium. She will be speaking on the panel, "Valuing an SML Claim and Unexpected […]
Jeremy Mishkin will be presenting at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's webinar on Internet Defamation on October 17, 2024. Web-based defamation is an increasingly common allegation for clients and their lawyers […]
Ashely Lynam will be speaking at Perrin Conferences' Sexual Abuse Litigation Conference on October 17, 2024. She will be speaking on the panel, "Damages, Valuation, Settlements, and Nuclear Verdicts®." The […]
On October 29, 2024, Carrie Evans Wilson will join other attorneys specializing in education law for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's School Law Update program. The program will include: An overview […]
Carson Morris will be presenting at Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers' White Collar Practice Seminar on the topic, "A Former Deputy’s Guide To Dealing With The Pennsylvania Office of […]
On January 15, Frank Chernak, Kimberly Sachs, and Layal Issa Ramirez will be presenting an Assoicates Training to Bux-Mont HR.
On January 28, 2025, Timothy Pastore will be presenting at Financial Poise's webinar, "Litigation Basics: TROs and Preliminary Injunctions". The webinar will cover: Procedures and strategies for obtaining temporary restraining […]
On February 25, 2025, Timothy Pastore will be presenting at Financial Poise's webinar, "Litigation Basics: Dispositive Motions". The webinar will cover: Overview of why most cases are resolved before trial, […]
On March 4, 2025, Dylan Henry and Kimberly Sachs will be presenting with Tracey Pachman, SVP & General Counsel at St. Joseph's University, at ACC's Contracts & Commercial CLE Institute. […]
On March 25, 2025, Timothy Pastore will be presenting at Financial Poise’s webinar, “Litigation Basics / Discovery Practice”. More information for the webinar or to register
On March 26, 2025, David Blum delivered a presentation entitled “Presenting to the Board & Business Leaders” to a group of twenty-five mid-career physician and public health leaders as part […]
On April 10, 2025, Carson Morris and Abigail Parnell will be presenting at ACC Greater Philadelphia’s 17th Annual In-House Counsel Conference. Their presentation titled, "Buckle Up: Are Your Arbitration Clauses […]
On May 1, 2025, John Papianou will be speaking on a panel at the American Bar Association's Litigation Section Annual Conference. His session titled, "Preparing for Battle: How to Select […]
On May 15, 2025, Kimberly Sachs, Dylan Henry, and Elizabeth Catalano will be presenting at the College Athletic Trainers Society Symposium. Their session titled, "Legal Case Updates for Athletic Trainers," […]
On May 20, 2025, Timothy Semenoro will be speaking at the International Maritime Law Seminar in Singapore. He will be speaking with other knowledgeable lawyers in the maritime law industry […]
On July 2, 2025, Kaspar Kielland will be speaking at the Italian Coast Guard's Maritime Symposium in Napoli, Italy. He will be speaking with other maritime specialists on a variety […]
On July 30, 2025, Alexandra Jacobs and Rachel Welsh will be presenting with Sarah Sigurdson, Managing Counsel at Carfax, at Association of Corporate Counsel Greater Philadelphia’s Contracts & Commercial Law CLE webinar. Their presentation titled, “Mitigating Legal Risk When Contracting with Pro Se Parties: Preventive Strategies, Ethical Considerations, and Dispute Avoidance” will discuss: Proactive strategies […]
On July 30, 2025, Dylan Henry, Kimberly Sachs, and Elizabeth Catalano will be presenting at ATI Physical Sports Medicine's event. Their presentation titled, "Legal Updates for Athletic Trainers" will discuss litigation, negligence, recent cases affecting athletic trainers, and more.
On October 15, Robert O'Connor will be presenting to Hornblower Group, Inc. He will discuss marine mortgages, the mortgage requirements under Hornblower’s Exit Credit facility, and associated compliance requirements with the mortgages.
On October 27, Leah Tedford will be presenting at PBSA's Annual Conference with Stephanie Morgan; Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, HireRight and Erin Novak; Legal Director, Uber Technologies, Inc. Designed for consumer report end users, this presentation titled, "End Users: Common Questions and Points of Confusion," will go beyond the basics you know to […]
On October 28, Stefania Rosca will be presenting at her alma mater, Temple University School of Law, on the Careers in International Law Panel. The panel is in collaboration with the Philadelphia Bar Association, Temple University's Office of Career Services, and International Law Society. Stefania will share her career journey, highlight opportunities in international law […]
On November 13, 2025, Robert O'Connor will be a panelist at the National Port Partner Emergency Response Summit in San Diego, California. Robert will join an esteemed panel of industry leaders to discuss critical issues affecting port communities and emergency response strategies. The panel, titled "Ports of Refuge: How to Get to Yes by Reducing […]
On December 9, Carson Morris will be a panelist at Pennsylvania Bar Institute's "Essential Ethics: Navigating Today’s Toughest Challenges" webinar. Carson will join seasoned ethics practitioners and thought leaders on the panel, "Ethics Under Pressure: Emerging Professional Responsibility Challenges Across the U.S." where they will discuss navigating professional responsibility under political and market pressure. More […]
On December 11, Joel Rosen will talk about his experiences as a VISTA volunteer in Alabama during the Civil Rights era and parallels to current times at the Lawnside Historical Society's monthly meeting. He will be joined in conversation by Stanley King, an award-winning civil rights attorney, who specializes in police misconduct and federal criminal […]
On December 19, Michael Fekete will present at The Knowledge Group's CLE Real Estate Law Webinar, "Evict Me Not: Mastering Landlord-Tenant Showdowns." Michael will join Bruce E. Gudin, Partner, at Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin, Plaza, & Reed, PC in this webinar to discuss practical strategies, emerging trends, and actionable insights to navigate landlord-tenant disputes successfully. For […]
On March 2, Carson Morris will be presenting at the Organization of Racing Investigators’ Annual Training Conference. His presentation titled, "Integrity Initiatives in Harness Racing" will discuss current efforts aimed at strengthening fair competition within the harness racing industry. More information for the webinar
Robert Day, Leah Tedford, and Brenna Turner will be presenting at ACC Greater Philadelphia’s In-House Counsel Conference on April 16. Their presentation titled, "Mastering Mass Arbitration: Solutions and Tools to Maximize Success," is designed to help anticipate, prepare for, and effectively respond to mass arbitrations. The presentation will cover recent trends, key court decisions, a […]
On April 22, 2026, Wook Chung will be speaking at the International Maritime Law Seminar in Singapore. He will be speaking with other knowledgeable lawyers in the maritime law industry on the panel, "What's different in your jurisdiction with a view on insurance." More information for the conference
On April 28, 2026, Timothy Semenoro will participate as a panelist at the Maritime Law Association of the United States’ event, A Celebration of Maritime Arbitration in the United States. He will join the panel titled "The Courts & U.S. Government Perspective: The Federal Arbitration Act at 100", which will explore the most significant case […]
On April 29, 2026, Robert O'Connor will be speaking at the Maritime Law Association of the United States’ Maritime Bankruptcy and Insolvency Committee Meeting. His speech, “Recent Bankruptcy Filings in the Maritime Sector and Related Industries,” will cover key factors influencing these filings, challenges faced by companies in the maritime and shipping industries, and legal […]
Carson Morris will be presenting at the 40th Annual National Conference on Equine Law on the topic, "HISA & USTA Prosecutions: The Differences, Roles, and Responsibilities." More information for the […]
On May 5, 2026, Robert O'Connor will be speaking at the New York Maritime and the New York City Bar Admiralty Committee's Annual Meeting. He will be discussing the history […]
On June 23, 2026, Partners Ross Fox and Dylan Henry, along with John Puszcz, General Counsel and Director of Strategy and Corporate Development of CP Engineers, will be presenting at […]
