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SCHWARTZ APPOINTED CO-CHAIR FOR THE JEWISH FEDERATION REAL ESTATE PROGRAM
Co-managing shareholder Robert Schwartz is the co-chair for the Jewish Federation Real Estate (JFRE) program. Recently, a delegation of 30 professionals from Southern New Jersey, working in real estate or real estate related industries, joined colleagues from Philadelphia for the inaugural event of the JFRE program. The event was held on June 9 at the new (under construction) National Museum of American Jewish History.
MILSTEIN ON THE SPORTS LAW BLOG: PERFECTION IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER
Shareholder Alan Milstein recently contributed a post to the Sports Law Blog -- All Things Legal Relating to the Sports World - following the blown calls that cost Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Gallarraga a perfect game, and an officiating miscue that could have proven costly in the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup Finals. The popular sports blog has been honored by Fast Company as one of Three Best Sports Business Blogs and by the American Bar Association Journal as a Top 100 Law Blog.
In March, Milstein spoke on a Vermont Law School Panel on Age Limits in Pro Sports with Mike Zarren, the Boston Celtics' assistant general manager and associate counsel; Ryan Rodenberg, an assistant professor at Florida State University's Department of Sport Management, former counsel at Octagon sports agency, and author of articles on age limits in the NBA, professional tennis, and the LPGA; and Chris Brown, President of the Basketball and Entertainment Divisions of the Boston-based Orpehus Sports and Entertainment.
ESPN The Magazine Quotes Milstein on Genetic Testing of Athletes
An article by Shaun Assael in the October 2009 issue of ESPN The Magazine, discusses how a new law designed to protect the genetic information of employees across the country is putting Major League Baseball on a collision course with the federal agency in charge of enforcing the law. Alan Milstein, an often cited legal source in the world of professional sports, gives his take on the subject.
Sherman Silverstein Opens Baltimore, Maryland Office
Sherman Silverstein is pleased to announce the opening of a third office, in Baltimore, Maryland. The additional location, together with the Firm’s main office in Southern New Jersey and Delaware Valley office location outside of Philadelphia in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, provides more capabilities to our clients in the Midatlantic region.
Sherman Silverstein Continues Support of Limuru Children’s Centres in Kenya, Africa
Sherman Silverstein is proud to announce its silver level sponsorship of the Limuru Children’s Centres in Kenya.
The Limuru Children’s Centres are located in the highlands of Kenya about one hour north of Nairobi. Currently there are two Centres employing a total of 14 teachers or caregivers with 6 volunteers. The Main Centre cares for 41 boarders and an additional 100 children come each day for lunch after public primary school - who would otherwise go hungry. All are supplied with food, school uniforms, shoes, school bags and transportation. The Firm encourages others to support this worthy cause.
Hovatter Reelected Secretary to Moorestown Friends School
Shareholder Edward Hovatter has been reelected for a one year term as Secretary to the Corporation of the Moorestown Friends School. He also serves as a Board Member/Trustee and is on the Development and Property committees.
Rose Reelected to Susquehanna Bancshares and Jewish Senior Housing Boards
M. Zev Rose was recently reelected to serve on the Board of Directors of Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc. and its subsidiaries, Susquehanna Bank, Valley Forge Asset Management Corp., Stratton Management Company, Semper Trust Company and Boston Service Company, Inc., d/b/a/ Hann Financial Service Corp. Rose also was reelected to the Board of Trustees of Jewish Senior Housing and Healthcare Service, an agency of the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey, a 503(c)(3) Non Profit Corporation.
Milstein Addresses NAACP’s Centennial Convention
On July 13, 2009, Sherman Silverstein shareholder Alan Milstein was a speaker at the NAACP’s Annual Convention in New York. This year’s convention, entitled “NAACP: 100 Years – Bold Dreams, Big Victories was an event of national signifcance. Milstein spoke on the topic of “Race, Health and the Law.”
Angelique Kuchta Elected Shareholder
Sherman Silverstein is pleased to announce that on January 1, 2009, Angelique Kuchta was elected a shareholder of the Firm.
