Use the list below to identify the PBA staff member who can best answer your PBA-related question. Staff members may be contacted at 800-932-0311 or 717-238-6715. To speed your connection when using the PBA’s voicemail system, enter the staff member’s four-digit extension included on the list. Staff also may be contacted by the listed email addresses.
ABA House (PA Delegation).................................................................................... Sandra Graver, x 2221
ABA Publications ........................................................................... https://www.americanbar.org/products
Accounts Payable................................................................ Ashley Heffernan, x2219; Lisa Hogan, x2237
Accounts Receivable ................................................................. Ross Miller, x2287, Katey Rhone, x2271
Address Changes....................................................................................... Member Services, x2211, x2254
Advertising ................................................................................................................... Coleen Jones x2226
Alternative Dispute Resolution ................................................................................ Melisa Spinelli, x2253
Annual Meeting ...................................................................................................... Wendy Loranzo, x2225
Attorney Registration Office (atty. licensing)................................................. Pa. Disc. Bd. - 717.731.7073
Avoiding Legal Malpractice Sessions................................................................... Susan Etter, Esq., x2256
Bar Examination/Admissions......................................................... Pa. Bd. Law Examiners - 717.795.7270
Bar Foundation .................................................................................................. Tameka Altadonna, x2280
Bar Insurance Fund ................................................................................................... Sandra Graver, x2221
Bar Leadership Institute......................................................................................... Susan Etter, Esq., x2256
Bar Trust Fund........................................................................................................... Sandra Graver, x2221
Bills (House & Senate)................................................................................................... .Anna King, x2207
Biographical Files....................................................................................................... Coleen Jones, x2226
Board of Governors ........................................................................................... Tameka Altadonna, x2280
Bridge-the-Gap Sessions ................................................... PBI, 800.247.4724 or pacle.org, 717.795.2139
Budget ............................................................................................................................ Lisa Hogan, x2237
Certificates of Good Standing .............................................. Supreme Court Prothonotary - 215.560.6370
Claims Repair Hotline (potential malpractice questions)........................................................ 888.200.5212
Classified Ads (PA Lawyer/Bar News) ..................................................................... Coleen Jones, x2226
Client Security Fund ............................................................................................................... 717.691.7053
Committees (See below) ............................................................................................. Ursula Marks, x2206
Computers/Information Technology ........................................................................... Terry Rodgers, x2238
Conference Call File ........................................................................................................ Lisa Jones, x2211
Conference Room Reservations....................................................................................... Lisa Jones, x2211
Conference of County Bar Leaders....................................................................... Susan Etter, Esq., x2256
Consumer Pamphlets .............................................................................................. Lauren Derrick, x2208
Continuing Legal Education .......................................................... PBI Dept., www.pbi.org, 800.247.4724
County Bar Association Directory................................................................................................................
https://www.pabar.org/site/For-Lawyers/Directories/County-Bar-Association-Directory
County Bar Awards................................................................................................ Susan Etter, Esq., x2256
County Bar Newsletter (County Line)................................................................... Susan Etter, Esq., x2256
County Bar Services............................................................................................. Susan Etter, Esq., x2256
County Courthouse Information........................................................................ LAWYERS DIRECTORY
Court-Related Agencies .................................................................................... LAWYERS DIRECTORY
Courts (Federal & State) ................................................................................... LAWYERS DIRECTORY
Data Processing ........................................................................................................ Terry Rodgers, x2238
Display Ads (PA Lawyer, PA Bar News) .................................................................... Coleen Jones, x222
Disciplinary Board Counsel................................................................... Pa Disciplinary Bd., 717.731.7083
Dispute Resolution (Lawyers to Lawyers Dispute Only)......................................... Melisa Spinelli, x2253
Diversity Resource Center ............................................................................. Trent Hargrove, Esq., x2281
Dues Billings............................................................................... Ross Miller, x2287; Katey Rhone, x2271
Dues Waivers............................................................................... Member Services, x2211, x2227, x2254
Elections (House of Delegates)......................................................................... Tameka Altadonna, x2280
Employee Benefits...................................................................................................... Becky Frank, x2220
Employment Verification.............................................................................................. Becky Frank, x2220
Ethics Opinions ....................................................................................... www.pabar.org – Members Only
Ethics Questions (PBA members only)............................................................ Victoria White, Esq., x2214
Fastcase Help..................................................................................................................................... TBD
Financial Information ..................................................................................................... Lisa Hogan, x2237
House of Delegates ......................................................... Tameka Altadonna, x2280, Becky Frank, x2220
Insurance Fund and Trust......................................................................................... Sandra Graver, x2221
Insurance (Employee) ......................................................................................................................... TBD
Insurance (Members)........................................... USI Affinity, 800.265.2876 (East), 800.327.1550 (West)
IOLTA Board.......................................................................................................................... 888.724.6582
Judicial Ratings (Judicial Evaluation Commission)................................................ Melisa Spinelli, x2253
Law Day................................................................................................................. Susan Etter, Esq., x2256
Law Practice Management ...................................................................................... Ellen Freedman, x2228
Law-Related Organizations............................................................................... LAWYERS DIRECTORY
Law Related Education......................................................................................... Susan Etter, Esq., x2256
Law Schools (PA) ........................................................... https://www.pabar.org/site/Public/mscfaqschools
Law Student Membership ........................................................................................... Maria Engles, x2223
Lawyers Addresses/Telephone Numbers ......................... Member Services, x2208, x2211, x2227, x2254
........................................................................................................... www.padisciplinaryboard.org
Lawyers Directory (Subscriptions).............................................................................. Coleen Jones, x2226
Lawyers Directory (Editorial)................................................................................... Tina Schreiber, x2277
Lawyers Saluting Veterans ..................... David Trevaskis, Esq., x2236, Gabriele Miller-Wagner, x2570
Lawyer Referral Service.................................................................................. 800.692.7375; x2235, x2254
Lawyer Referral Service/Disabilities........................................................ Member Services, x2254, x2211
Lawyer Referral Service/Exceptional Children........................................ Member Services, x2254, x2211
Legal Service Offices (Legal Aid)................................................................... LAWYERS DIRECTORY
Legislation............................................................................................................. Anna King, x2207
Legislative Affairs ................................................................................................. Anna King, x2207
Listservs .................................................................................................................... Terry Rodgers, x2238
Magazine Subscription Service............................................................................................... 800.603.5602
Mailroom................................................................................................................................................ TBD
Maintenance (Buildings) ....................................................................................................................... TBD
Malpractice Avoidance Programs.......................................................................... Susan Etter, Esq., x2256
Malpractice Hotline (Claims Repair Hotline) ........................................................................ 800.257.4449
Media Inquiries .................................................................. Stephanie Titzel, x2216; Kate Sherman, x2247
Meeting Exhibits/Exhibitors......................................................................................... Holly Wertz, X2245
Meetings Director................................................................................................... Wendy Loranzo, x2225
Meeting Rooms (In-House Meetings) ............................................................................. Lisa Jones, x2211
Membership (Benefits & General Information)............................ Member Services, x2208, x2211, x2254
Midyear Meeting .................................................................................................... Wendy Loranzo, x2225
Military & Veterans Issues ...................... David Trevaskis, Esq., x2236; Gabriele Miller-Wagner, x 2570
Mock Trial .................................................................................................................. Maria Engles, x2223
New Admittee Conference........................................................................................... Maria Engles, x2223
Newsletters............................................................................................................................. SEE BELOW
News Releases................................................................... Kate Sherman, x2247; Stephanie Titzel, x2216
Online Events Calendar ............................................................................................... Holly Wertz, X2245
Opinions (Ethics) ............................................................................................. Victoria White, Esq., x2214
(UPL Committee) ............................................................................................. M. Spinelli, x2253
PA Bar Foundation/ PA IOLTA Loan Repayment Assistance Program............ Tameka Altadonna, x2280
PBA Quarterly
(Editorial)................................ Stephanie Titzel, x2216, Robert E. Rains, Dickinson Law School
(Subscriptions) .............................................................................................. Coleen Jones, x2226
PABAR-PAC ............................................................................................................. .Anna King, X2207
PA CLE Board ............................................................................................. 800.497.2253, www.pacle.org
Past Presidents .......................................................................................................... Sandra Graver, x2221
Payroll................................................................................................................... Ashley Heffernan, x2219
PBA Policies & Positions................................................ Tameka Altadonna, x2280, Becky Frank, x2220
PBI Publications.............................................................................................. 800.247.4724, www.pbi.org
Pennsylvania Bar Foundation............................................................................. Tameka Altadonna, x2280
Pennsylvania Bar News
(Editorial).......................................................................................... Andy Andrews, Editor, x2259
(Advertising)................................................................................................... Coleen Jones, x2226
Pennsylvania Bar e-brief ........................................................................................... Kate Sherman, x2247
Pennsylvania Lawyer
(Editorial)........................................................................................ Patricia Graybill, Editor, x2289
(Advertising)................................................................................................... Coleen Jones, x2226
Personnel ........................................................................................................................................... TBD
Placement (Classified Ads)......................................................................................... Coleen Jones, x2226
Press Contacts............................................................................................................. Kate Sherman, x2247
Law Firm News Releases ........................................................................... Patricia Graybill, x2289
PBA News Releases.................................................................................... Stephanie Titzel, x2216
Printing........................................................................................................... Individual staff responsibility
Pro Bono Program.................................... David Trevaskis, Esq., x2236, Gabriele Miller-Wagner, x2297
Project Peace ................................................................................................. David Trevaskis, Esq., x2236
Publications ........................................................................................................................... SEE BELOW
Reciprocal Agreements..................................................................... Pa Bd. Law Examiners 717.795.7270
Rules of Professional Conduct ....................................................................... Pa. Code-§81.4, pacode.com
Media Awards (formerly Schnader Awards).............................................................. Kate Sherman, x2247
Sections (see below) ................................................................................................... Ursula Marks, x2206
Statutes................................................................................................................... Anna King, x2207
Section Newsletters (Subscriptions)......................................................................... Pascale Herzog, x2233
Supplies (Office) .......................................................................................................... Becky Frank, x2220
Trust Fund.................................................................................................................. Sandra Graver, x2221
Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPL) ..................................................................... Melisa Spinelli, x2253
USI Affinity Insurance ....................................................................... 800.265.2876; [email protected]
Waiving in to the Bar .................................. Pa. Bd. Law Examiners. 717.795.7270, www.pabarexam.org
Website Content ..................................................................................................... Patricia Graybill, x2289
Website Programming ............................................................................................... Terry Rodgers, x2238
Western PA Services .................................................................................... TBD
Wills for Heroes .......................................................................................................... Maria Engles, x2223
Workers’ Compensation Certification ............................................................... Tameka Altadonna, x2280
Young Lawyers Division............................................................................................. Maria Engles, x2223
Youth Courts................................................................................................... David Trevaskis, Esq. x2236
Zone Map ...................................................................... http://www.pabar.org/site/About-PBA/Zone-Map
COMMITTEES AND SECTIONS
The majority of PBA’s standing committees are administered by the Committees and Section Departments. Several committees, however, have been assigned to individual staff members who may or may not be part of the Committees and Sections Department. Listed below are the assignments.
Administrative Law – Pamela Kance, x2243
Aeronautical and Space Law – Pamela Kance, x2243
Agricultural Law – Maria Engles, X2223
Alternative Dispute Resolution – Melisa Spinelli, x2253
Amicus Curiae Brief – Ursula Marks, x2206
Animal Law – Pamela Kance, x2243
Annual Meeting –Wendy Loranzo, x2225
Appellate Advocacy – Pamela Kance, x2243
Bar/Press – Kate Sherman, x2247
Business Law – Maria Engles, x2223
Bylaws – Tameka Altadonna, x2280
Charitable Organizations – Ursula Marks, x2206
Children’s Rights – Melisa Spinelli, x2253
Civil & Equal Rights – Ursula Marks, x2206
Civil Litigation – TBD
Civility in the Profession – Victoria White, Esq., X2214
Collaborative Law – Melisa Spinelli, x2253
Commission on Women in the Profession (WIP) – Ursula Marks, x2206
Community and Public Relations – Stephanie Titzel, x2216
Corrections System – Ursula Marks, x2206
Criminal Justice – Pamela Kance, x2243
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy – Maria Engles, x2223
Disability Services – Melisa Spinelli, x2253
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Team – Trent Hargrove, Esq., x2281
Editorial – Stephanie Titzel, x2216
Education Law – Pamela Kance, x2243
Elder Law – Pamela Kance, x2243
Environmental and Energy Law – Pamela Kance, x2243; Melisa Spinelli, x2253
Family Law – Pamela Kance, x2243
Federal Practice – Susan Etter, x2256
Gaming Law – Melisa Spinelli, x2253
Government Lawyers – Pamela Kance, ext. 2243
Health Care Law – Ursula Marks, x2206
Immigration Law – David Trevaskis, Esq. x2236
In-House Counsel – Melisa Spinelli, x2253
Insurance Law – Melisa Spinelli, x2253
Intellectual Property Law – Maria Engles, x2223
International and Comparative Law - TBD
Judicial Administration– Ursula Marks, x2206
Judicial Evaluation Commission – Melisa Spinelli, x2253
Judicial Independence Commission – Stephanie Titzel, x2216
LGBTQ+ Rights - Ursula Marks, x2206
Labor and Employment Law – Pamela Kance, ext. 2243
Large Law Firm Committee – Lauren Derrick, x 2208
Law Related Education – Susan Etter, Esq., x2256
Lawyer’s Assistance – Ursula Marks, x2206
Legal Academics – TBD
Legal Career Transitions - Lauren Derrick, X2208
Legal Ethics & Professional Responsibility – Victoria White, Esq., x2214
Legal Services for Exceptional Children – Ursula Marks, x2206
Legal Services to the Public – David Trevaskis, Esq., x2236
Medical Marijuana & Hemp Law — Ursula Marks, x2206
Membership Development – Karla Andrews, x2227
Midyear Meeting –Wendy Loranzo, x2225
Military & Veterans’ Affairs - David Trevaskis, Esq., x2236
Minority Bar – Bridget Gillespie, x2300
Municipal Law - Pamela Kance, ext. 2243
PABAR-PAC (Political Action Committee) – Anna King, x2207
Plain English – Melisa Spinelli, x2253
Planning Committee – TBD
Professional Liability – Susan Etter, Esq., x2256
Public Utility Law - Pamela Kance, ext. 2243
Quality of Life/Balance – Ursula Marks, x2206
Real Property, Probate and Trust Law - Pamela Kance, ext. 2243
Review & Certifying Board – Ursula Marks, x2206
Senior Lawyers – Ursula Marks, x2206
Solo and Small Firm - Maria Engles, x2233
Statutory Law – Anna King, x2207
Tax Law - Pamela Kance, ext. 2243
Technology - Ursula Marks, x2206
Unauthorized Practice of Law – Melisa Spinelli, x2253
Workers’ Compensation Law - Pamela Kance, ext. 2243
Young Lawyers Division (YLD) – Maria Engles, x2233
PUBLICATIONS/ DIRECTORIES
PBA Lawyers Directory
(Editorial)....................................................................................................... Tina Schreiber, x2277
(Subscriptions and Advertising)..................................................................... Coleen Jones, x2226
Pennsylvania Lawyer
(Editorial)........................................................................................ Patricia Graybill, Editor, x2289
(Advertising)................................................................................................... Coleen Jones, x2226
PBA Quarterly ........................................................................................................ Stephanie Titzel, x2216
PA Bar News
(Editorial).......................................................................................... Andy Andrews, Editor, x2259
(Advertising).................................................................................................. Coleen Jones, x2226
PA Bar E-brief............................................................................................................ Kate Sherman, x2247
Guide to Member Benefits and Services................................................... Member Services, x2254; x2211
Pennsylvania Ethics Handbook....................................................................................... PBI, 800.247.4724
Reporter’s Guide to the Law.......... www.pabar.org, (download from Media Resources on PBA web site)
NEWSLETTER EDITORS
Administrative Law (email only)......................................................................... Amanda Dulovich, x2217
Aeronautical & Space Law (web only) (hiatus)........................................................ Tina Schreiber, x2277
Agricultural Law (hiatus)...................................................................................................................... TBD
Alternative Dispute Resolution (email only)............................................................. Tina Schreiber, x2277
Appellate Advocacy (web only) (hiatus)................................................................... Tina Schreiber, x2277
Business Law (email only)........................................................................................ Tina Schreiber, x2277
Children’s Rights/“Child Advocate” (web only)................................................. Amanda Dulovich, x2217
Civil & Equal Rights (email only)............................................................................. Tina Schreiber, x2277
Civil Litigation (web only)....................................................................................... Andy Andrews, x2259
Collaborative Law (web only)............................................................................. Amanda Dulovich, x2217
Corrections System (web only) (hiatus).................................................................... Tina Schreiber, x2277
County Line......................................................................................................... Amanda Dulovich, x2217
Criminal Justice (web only)...................................................................................... Andy Andrews, x2259
Education Law (hiatus)................................................................................................... Pam Kance, x2243
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy (blog)....................................................................... Kate Sherman, x2247
Elder Law (email only).............................................................................................. Tina Schreiber, x2277
Environmental & Energy Law (web only)...................................................................... Pam Kance, x2243
Federal Practice (web only)................................................................................. Amanda Dulovich, x2217
Gaming Law (web only) (hiatus)............................................................................... Tina Schreiber, x2277
Government Lawyers (web only)........................................................................ Amanda Dulovich, x2217
Health Care Law (web only)..................................................................................... Andy Andrews, x2259
Intellectual Property Law (web only).................................................................. Amanda Dulovich, x2217
LGBTQ+ Rights (web only)................................................................................ Amanda Dulovich, x2217
Labor & Employment Law (email only)................................................................... Tina Schreiber, x2277
Minority Bar/“Houston’s Legacy” (web only).................................................... Amanda Dulovich, x2217
Municipal Law........................................................................................................... Tina Schreiber, x2277
Family Law/“Pa. Family Lawyer” (web only).......................................................... Tina Schreiber, x2277
Pro Bono News........................................................................................................... Kate Sherman, x2247
Public Utility Law (hiatus)........................................................................................ Tina Schreiber, x2277
Quality of Life/Balance............................................................................................. Andy Andrews, x2259
Real Property, Probate & Trust Law.................................................................... Amanda Dulovich, x2217
Solo & Small Firm (web only).................................................................................. Tina Schreiber, x2277
Statutory Law (web only).................................................................................... Amanda Dulovich, x2217
Tax Law (web only)............................................................................................. Amanda Dulovich, x2217
WIP/“Voices & Views” (web only)..................................................................... Amanda Dulovich, x2217
Workers’ Compensation Law........................................................................ PBI or Andy Andrews, x2259
Young Lawyers Division/“At Issue”................................................................... Amanda Dulovich, x2217