Independence Chapter Committees

The Independence Chapter consists of six distinct committees to keep up with the organization’s needs. Learn more about each committee and their chairs below.


Business Partners

The Business Partners committee is comprised of two sub-committees: Business Partners Committee and The Delaware Valley Legal Expo Committee. The intention of the Business Partners Committee is to build and further develop professional relationships between business partners and Chapter members. The Delaware Valley Legal Expo Committee works in conjunction with the Montgomery Bar Association. The Delaware Valley Legal Expo is a landmark event which provides the opportunity to network with business partners and peers and to witness the latest and greatest products and services available to the legal community.

Megan Marnie

Committee Chair

Cipriani & Werner, P.C.

mmarnie@c-wlaw.com

Janet Molloy

Committee Chair

Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP

jmolloy@sweetstevens.com

Emily Bushnell

Legal Expo

High Swartz LLP

ebushnell@highswartz.com

Suzanne Cressman

Legal Expo

Rubin Glickman Steinberg & Gifford, PC

sbc@rgsglaw.com


Community Relations

The Community Relations committee is responsible for planning and implementing community service activities so that this Chapter can "give back" to the community. The Independence Chapter participates in several events and fundraisers throughout the year. 

Darlene Sellers

Committee Chair

High Swartz LLP

dsellers@highswartz.com


Digital Media

This committee is responsible for updating and maintaining the website, news and social media for the Chapter. We encourage your contribution of information, articles and photos. 

Marina Bradley

Committee Chair

Ostroff Godshall Injury and Accident Lawyers

mbradley@ostrofflaw.com

Diane Burkhardt

Committee Chair

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

diane.burkhardt@lewisbrisbois.com

Emily Bushnell

Committee Chair

High Swartz LLP

ebushnell@highswartz.com

Tom Gabor

Committee Chair

High Swartz LLP

tgabor@highswartz.com


Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility (DEIA) Committee supports our Chapter in promoting respect, mindfulness, and sensitivity. These attributes are used to foster continued growth and education with regard to other cultures and backgrounds, as well as any visible or non-visible disabilities. Our members reflect a rich diversity of cultural, religious, ethnic, sexual orientation, and socio-economic backgrounds. We value individual contributions to our team and do not exclude any groups. We believe strongly in the power of equity and encourage all to be inclusive and welcoming of others.

Megan Marnie

Committee Chair

Cipriani & Werner, P.C.

mmarnie@c-wlaw.com

Sarah O'Steen

Committee Chair

KingSpry Law Offices

sosteen@kingspry.com


Education

This committee is responsible for providing educational programs to our members and guests. In an effort to continually maintain the latest information in human resources, marketing, technology and general office management. They are in constant motion working to present the numerous high–quality seminars on the calendar each year. Please keep in mind that the members of the Board are always willing to hear your requests and suggestions for topics of interest.

Sandy Caiazzo

Committee Chair

Marshall Dennehey, P.C.

sbcaiazzo@mdwcg.com


Membership

This committee is in charge of providing membership information to potential members, enrolling new members, and welcoming them into the organization.

Cristin Bucciaglia

Committee Chair

Saul Ewing LLP

cristin.bucciaglia@saul.com