Law Center Updates

Thomas Chapin, Zachary Davis and Michael Hynes Elected to Board of Directors

The Law Center is pleased to welcome three new members to our Board of Directors. 

Sonja Kerr to Present at Council of Parent Attorneys & Advocates Conference

March 8-9, 2013 Hyatt Albuquerque ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico

Amy Laura Cahn to Speak at 2013 Philly Farm & Food Fest

Director of the Law Center’s Garden Justice Legal Initiative Amy Laura Cahn will present on Sunday, April 14th at the 2nd annual Philly Farm & Food Fest.

Law Center & Dechert LLP Put a Stop to School District’s “Autism Shuffle”
Law Center’s Amy Laura Cahn Selected as Human Rights Institute Fellow

Amy Laura Cahn, Director of the Garden Legal Justice Initiative, has been selected as a fellow for the 2013 Human Rights Institute in New York City. Through a competitive process, she was selected to join a group of individuals working on a variety of crucial issues. The program will provide an opportunity for leaders in […]

Jennifer Clarke Speaking at 3rd Annual George Boyer Vashon Lecture

April 12, 2013 Registration: 3:30 p.m. Program: 4:00pm-5:30pm Networking Reception: 5:30pm-6:30pm Westin Philadelphia Hotel

Law Center’s Use of Stay Put Provision Enables Kindergartener to Remain in School

As part of the Philadelphia Project, the Law Center represents individual students and parents to enforce their rights. K.R., a kindergarten student, sought assistance from the Law Center when Discovery Charter School in Philadelphia attempted to force him out of the school and into a highly restrictive environment exclusively for students with serious emotional disturbance.

Law Center Files Follow Up Right-to-Know Request

On October 3, 2012, the Law Center filed a RTK request to obtain documents that show what MCO subcontractors are paying dental providers because the information about the subcontractors was not known at the time of the initial request.

Law Center Welcomes Lea Knight to the Board & Christopher Reese and Andrew Kornblau as Board Observers

The Law Center is pleased to announce the election of Lea Knight to the Board of Directors.  Ms. Knight has 19 years of professional experience combining strategic financial expertise with business development, operations, and P&L management.

Huge Victory for Gardens and Farms in Philadelphia

The Law Center and its partner organizations are thrilled to announce that City Councilman Brian O’Neill will amend Bill 120917 to restore community gardens and market or community supported farms

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