2022 Becoming Series

The PBA Young Lawyers Division is proud to present the 2022 Becoming series. These FREE presentations explore what it takes to become a successful government attorney.

The YLD created the Becoming Series to help young and new lawyers excel in their practices and service to clients. Through “virtual mentorship,” young lawyers learn from experienced lawyers who have successfully forged their careers and want to help you do the same. The star-studded panels—representing a variety of public interests—share their stories and lessons to help you decide if the path they took is a good fit for you.


Part 1 - Becoming: Successful Government Lawyers Inside the Capital Beltway

Our distinguished panel will discuss their path to success, some of the obstacles they overcame and their advice to help make you a successful government attorney representing the Commonwealth and its various agencies.

  • Serving the Commonwealth
  • Responsibilities and challenges as a government lawyer
  • What it takes to be a successful government attorney
  • Tips for taking that first step

Panel:

  • Rodney Akers, Esq.,Deputy General Counsel, Pennsylvania Office of General Counsel
  • Mark Bugash, Esq., Assistant Counsel, Pennsylvania Legislative Reference Bureau
  • Jada Greenhowe, Esq., Assistant Counsel, Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency
  • Jonathan Koltash, Esq., Chief Counsel, Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange Authority
  • Keli Neary, Esq., Executive Deputy, Attorney General, Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
  • Moderator: Jennifer Galloway, Esq., Senior Counsel, Saxton & Stump

Part 2 - Becoming: Successful Government Trial Lawyers

Our distinguished panel talks about their path to success, some of the obstacles they overcame and advice to help make you a successful government attorney representing the Commonwealth and Pennsylvania citizens in court.

Panel:

  • Daniel Cortes, Staff Attorney, Community Justice Project
  • Jaime Keating, Assistant United States Attorney, US Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
  • Beverly Rampaul, Assistant Public Defender, Lancaster County Public Defender’s Office
  • Dave Sunday, District Attorney, York County District Attorney’s Office
  • Moderator: Jennifer Galloway, Esq., Senior Counsel, Saxton & Stump