HARRISBURG (May 9, 2011) - The Pennsylvania Bar Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee presented its Special Recognition Award to Philadelphia lawyer John N. Salla Jr. for his commitment to promoting the practice of alternative dispute resolution in Pennsylvania. The award was presented during the association's annual meeting, May 4, in Philadelphia.

Salla is a member of the PBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee and served for six years as chair of the Sir Francis Bacon Award Subcommittee.

Salla holds his undergraduate degree from Villanova University and his juris doctor from Villanova University School of Law.

Founded in 1895, the Pennsylvania Bar Association strives to promote justice, professional excellence and respect for the law; improve public understanding of the legal system; facilitate access to legal services; and serve the 28,000 lawyers who are members of the association.