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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 & Sponsorships.......................................................................................... Alexis Pigott, 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, Esq., x2207

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) ..................................................................... Alexis Pigott, 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 Legal Information Pamphlets .................................................................................. Lauren Derrick, x2208

Continuing Legal Education Content Delivery .......................................................... Erika Bloom, x6291

Continuing Legal Education Content Development ....................................................... Claire Papierden, Esq., x6218

CLE (PBI) Customer Service/Registration Customer Service ..................................................... 800-932-4637

County Bar Association Directory................................................................ Maddie Lapetina, x2246

https://www.pabar.org/site/For-Lawyers/Directories/County-Bar-Association-Directory

County Bar Associations....................................................................................... Susan Etter, Esq., x2256

County Courthouse Information........................................................................ COURTS AND GOVERNMENT DIRECTORY

Court-Related Agencies .................................................................................... COURTS AND GOVERNMENT DIRECTORY

Courts (Federal & State) ................................................................................... COURTS AND GOVERNMENT DIRECTORY

Data Processing ........................................................................................................ Terry Rodgers, x2238

Decisis®....................................................................................................... Karla Andrews, x2227

Display Ads (PA Lawyer, PA Bar News) .................................................................... Alexis Pigott, x2226

Disciplinary Board Counsel................................................................... Pa Disciplinary Bd., 717-731-7083

Dispute Resolution (Lawyers to Lawyers Dispute Only)......................................... Melisa Spinelli, x2253

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ............................................................................. Tevis Bryant, 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.

Decisis Help ...................................................................................................... Karla Andrews, x2227

Facilities ....................................................................................................... Jason Adams, x6232

Financial Information .................................................................................................. Ashley Heffernan, x2219

House of Delegates ..................................................................... Tameka Altadonna, x2280, Becky Frank, x2220

Insurance Fund and Trust......................................................................................... Sandra Graver, x2221

Insurance (Employee) ....................................................................................................... Lisa Hogan, x2237

Insurance (Members)........................................................... USI Affinity, 800-265-2876 (East), 800-327-1550 (West)

IOLTA Board.................................................................................................................. 888-724-6582

Judicial Evaluations (Judicial Evaluation Commission)........................................................ Melisa Spinelli, x2253

Keystone Business Partner Sponsorships............................................................ Stephanie Titzel, x2216,Tina Schreiber, x2277

Law Day................................................................................................................. Susan Etter, Esq., x2256

Law Practice Management ...................................................................................... Ellen Freedman, x2228

Law-Related Organizations............................................................................... COURTS AND GOVERNMENT 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 .................................................... www.padisciplinaryboard.org

Lawyers Saluting Veterans ................................................. David Trevaskis, Esq., x2236, Gabriele Miller-Wagner, x2570

Lawyer Referral Service.................................................................................. Coleen Jones, x2254

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https://www.pabar.org/site/For-the-Public/Find-a-Lawyer, [email protected]

Lawyer Referral Service/Disabilities........................................................ Member Services, x2254, x2211

Lawyer Referral Service/Exceptional Children........................................ Member Services, x2254, x2211

Legal Service Offices (Legal Aid)................................................................... COURTS AND GOVERNMENT DIRECTORY

Legislation/Legislative Affairs............................................................... Anna King, Esq., x2207, Madison Stromswold, x2232

Listservs .............................................................................................. Terry Rodgers, x2238

Magazine Subscription Service............................................................................................... 800-603-5602

Mailroom.......................................................................................................... Jason Adams, x6232

Malpractice Avoidance Programs.......................................................................... Susan Etter, Esq., x2256

Malpractice Hotline (Claims Repair Hotline) ........................................................................ 800-257-4449

Media/Public Relations ............................................................................... Morgan Barr, 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......................................................................................................... Pascale Herzog, 2233

News Releases

Incoming (lawyer/law firm news).................................................................................. Patricia Graybill, x2289

PBA news releases (outgoing)..................................................................................... Morgan Barr, x2247

Online Events Calendar ............................................................................................... Holly Wertz, X2245

Opinions (Ethics) ............................................................................................. Victoria White, Esq.

(UPL Committee) ............................................................................................. M. Spinelli, x2253

PABAR-PAC................................................................................. Anna King, Esq., x2207, Madison Stromswold, x2232

Past Presidents ...................................................................................................... Sandra Graver, x2221

Payroll............................................................................................................... Ashley Heffernan, x2219

Pennsylvania Bar Association Quarterly....................................................................... Tina Schreiber, x2277

PA Bar Foundation/PA IOLTA Loan Repayment Assistance Pgm...................................... Tameka Altadonna, x2280, Julie Malick, x2234Pennsylvania CLE Board ............................................................................................. 800-497-2253, www.pacle.org

PBA Policies & Positions................................................ Tameka Altadonna, x2280, Becky Frank, x2220

PBI Publications.............................................................................................. 800-932-4637, www.pbi.org

Pennsylvania Bar Insurance/Trust Fund.............................................................................. Graver, x2221

Personnel ....................................................................................................................... TBD

Press Contacts.................................................................................................... Stephanie Titzel, x2216

Law Firm News Releases ........................................................................... Patricia Graybill, x2289

PBA News Releases.................................................................................... Morgan Barr, x2247

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 ....................................................................... https://www.padisciplinaryboard.org/for-attorneys/rules

Media Awards (formerly Schnader Awards)....................................................................... Stephanie Titzel, x2216

Sections (See Master Liaison List) ................................................................................ Ursula Marks, x2206

Statutes................................................................................................... Anna King, Esq., x2207

Sponsorships......................................................................... Tina Schreiber, x2277, Stephanie Titzel, x2216

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 Programming ............................................................................................... Terry Rodgers, x2238

Western PA Services .................................................................... Donna Gerson, Esq., 717-213-1989

Wills for Heroes .......................................................................................... Gabriele Miller-Wagner, x2297

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
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 – Stephanie Titzel, x2216
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 – Sandra Graver, x2221
Civility in the Profession – Victoria White, Esq., X2214
Collaborative Law – Melisa Spinelli, x2253
Commission on Women in the Profession (WIP) – Ursula Marks, x2206
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 – Dr. Tevis Bryant, x2281
Editorial – Patricia Graybill, x2289
Education Law – Pamela Kance, x2243
Elder Law – Pamela Kance, x2243
Environmental and Energy Law – 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 - Pamela Kance, x2243
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 – Donna Gerson, Esq., 412.979.6522
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 – Ursula Marks, x2206
Municipal Law - Pamela Kance, ext. 2243
PABAR-PAC (Political Action Committee) – Anna King, x2207
Plain English – Melisa Spinelli, x2253
Planning Committee – Bill Christman, x2299
Professional Liability – Susan Etter, Esq., x2256
Public Utility Law - Pamela Kance, ext. 2243
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
Transportation, Aeronautical and Space Law – Pamela Kance, x2243
Unauthorized Practice of Law – Melisa Spinelli, x2253
Wellness and Well-Being – Ursula Marks, x2206
Workers’ Compensation Law - Pamela Kance, ext. 2243
Young Lawyers Division (YLD) – Maria Engles, x2233

PUBLICATIONS/ DIRECTORIES

Advertising & Sponsorships........................................................................................Alexis Pigott, x2226

Editorial

Pennsylvania Bar News........................................................................................Jenny Firm, x2259

Pennsylvania Bar Association Courts and Government Directory.................................................Morgan Barr, x2247

Pennsylvania Bar Association e-brief.........................................................................Morgan Barr, x 2247

Pennsylvania Lawyer..........................................................................................Patricia Graybill, x2289

Guide to Member Benefits and Services...............................................................................Member Services, x2254; x2211

Pennsylvania Ethics Handbook........................................................................................PBI, 800-932-4637

Reporter’s Guide to the Law......................................................................................(download from Media Resources on PBA website www.pabar.org)