Special Announcement: Willig, Williams & Davidson Founder and Managing Partner Named to Gov.-elect Tom Wolf's Transition Review Team
We are pleased to announce that Deborah R. Willig has been named to the Committee on Labor and Industry, one of Governor-elect Tom Wolf's transition review teams. These teams will work with the outgoing administration to better understand the issues and challenges that face the executive branch.
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Attorney Happenings and Headlines
Willig, Williams & Davidson attorneys are very active in the community and often serve on boards, speak at industry events, and make news headlines. Here are some of the firm's latest goings on:
Stuart Davidson Appointed to Board of Advisors for Workshop School
Partner Stuart W. Davidson has been named to the Workshop School’s Board of Advisors. Davidson along with other board members will assist in developing a growth and sustainability plan for the Philadelphia-based school.
Stuart Davidson Contributes Article to Huffington Post on University of California’s Student Workers Union Fumbling Anti-Israel Initiative
Union and labor law attorney, Stuart W. Davidson, contributed an article to Huffington Post Politics on the effects of the recent vote that took place by University of California's "student workers" union to approve the "Boycott, Divest from and Sanction Israel (BDS)" movement.
Willig, Williams & Davidson Partner Presents at Conference of International Employee Benefit Plans
Wendy F. Pongracz a partner of Willig, Williams & Davidson, recently spoke as a co-leader of a workshop during two programs both entitled, “The Details – Don’t Get Tripped Up” at the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans in Boston, Mass.
Attorney Ryan A. Hancock Discusses 'Criminal Convictions and Employment Discrimination'
Ryan A. Hancock of counsel at Willig, Williams & Davidson, recently spoke on a University of Pennsylvania Law School panel to discuss the legal rights of individuals with criminal history record information when seeking employment, the collateral consequences of criminal records, and negligent hiring.
Willig, Williams & Davidson’s Wendy Pongracz Speaks at Philadelphia LERA Meeting
Wendy F. Pongracz, an employee benefits lawyer, was a panelist at a recent Philadelphia LERA meeting held at the Philadelphia Racquet Club on a topic entitled, “The Affordable Care – What Practitioners Need to Know.”
Philadelphia Employment Law Attorney Ryan A. Hancock Presents at Bar Institute
Ryan A. Hancock of counsel and chair of the Employment Law Department of Willig, Williams & Davidson, recently presented during a workshop at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute for the Tri-State Human Relations Coalition Conference.
Philadelphia Labor Law Attorney Bruce M. Ludwig Presents at International Conference of Teamsters Lawyers
Bruce M. Ludwig, a labor law attorney, presented a paper at the 29th meeting of the International Conference of Teamsters Lawyers in Providence, R.I., entitled, "Growing the Union at Penn State University: Issues in Organizing a Residual Unit in the Public Sector."
Attorney Richard Poulson Interviewed on NBC10 About Police Layoffs In Franconia Township
Richard G. Poulson, union law attorney, comments on police force layoffs in Montgomery County, PA and the budget cuts that took place without notice to residents.
Labor Law Attorney Ralph Teti Quoted On Temporary Injunction Against School Reform Commission
Union lawyer, Ralph J. Teti, was quoted on the Philadelphia Common Pleas Court judge's decision to grant a preliminary injunction sought by the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers. The School Reform Commission plans to cancel the union contract of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers and impose new health care coverage rules.
Teacher Union Attorney Ralph Teti Comments on Moving Court Location in Dispute with School Reform Commission
Ralph J. Teti, a union lawyer, commented on the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers' decision to ask the court to change the venue from Commonwealth Court to Common Pleas Court, where they contend the case rightfully belongs.
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