Law Center Updates

Sonja Kerr Testifies on Language Access

Sonja Kerr testified at a City Council hearing on Resolution No. 130782, which calls on the Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold hearings on increasing access to city services to immigrant and language-minority populations.

Jennifer Clarke to Receive Special Achievement Award

The Law Center’s executive director will be honored with the 2014 Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Special Achievement Award for her dedication and commitment to the Access to Justice Coalition.

Law Center Welcomes David Caputo

The Law Center added a new member to its Board of Directors, welcoming in David Caputo in April. Mr. Caputo is a partner at Kline & Specter, where his practice includes catastrophic injury litigation and representing individuals pursuing claims under the federal False Claims Act and IRS and SEC whistleblower programs.

Law Center Secures Two IEEs for Client with Dyslexia

For the first time in Pennsylvania, the state has required a school district to provide a student with two independent educational evaluations, as well as Orton-Gillingham services, which are specialized instructions for teaching students with dyslexia. 

Jennifer Clarke to Present at PBA Making a Difference Seminar

Executive Director Jennifer Clarke will present on Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at the PBA Pro Bono Seminar: Making a Difference 2014, as part of a panel titled, “From Senate Hearings to An Access to Justice Commission.” 

Philly Tech Week: How Technology Influences Local Food Practices

How does technology complement our efforts to bring about a healthy, socially inclusive and sustainable food future? Find out on April 11th! 

Kenneth Racowski and Patricia Luczak Join the Board

The Law Center strengthened its capacity by welcoming two new board members in March. 

Law Center Welcomes New Board Members

In early 2014 we welcomed Gaetan Alfano of Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP and John Huh of DLA Piper as ex officio members of our board of directors.

Ellen Meriwether Elected to Board of Directors

On December 5, 2013, the Board of Directors nominated Ellen Meriwether for her first term as a director of the Law Center. Ms. Meriwether is a litigation partner with Cafferty Clobes Meriwether & Sprengel LLP. 

Law Center Update Archives

Click below to view past Law Center updates: Former Intern Jordan Konell Earns Rhodes Scholarship Law Center Receives FMC Grant for GJLI Law Center Board Welcomes Abii Cohen and David Smith Annual Report 2013 Amy Laura Cahn to Receive Community Service Award Law Center Welcomes Kevin Harden and Rayman Solomon PA NAACP to Receive Thaddeus […]

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