June 2016

Recent Events & Achievements

Third Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Eaglebank v. Robert Van Hoecke

On May 20, 2016, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit affirmed the District Court’s grant of SUMMARY JUDGMENT in favor EagleBank, which is represented by Firm President Sheryl Axelrod and Michael Lichtenstein, on the bank’s $1.25 million claim to monies securing a loan.

Firm President Sheryl Axelrod Among Top 100 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers of 2016

Each year, Super Lawyers publishes a statewide list of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high level of peer recognition and professional achievement. Based on peer evaluations and nominations, Sheryl Axelrod was recognized as one of the Top 100 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers of 2016.

Firm Partner Lisa J. Savitt’s ABA Section of International Law European Excursion

As Chair of the American Bar Association Section of International Law, The Axelrod Firm Partner Lisa J. Savitt led a delegation on an International Legal Exchange trip to Turkey in May. The delegation included the President of the ABA, Judges and attorneys from the United States, and lawyers from Austria, Korea and Turkey. The delegation included a meeting with the Union of Turkish Bar Associations, the Istanbul Bar Association, Turkish lawyers and judges, law school deans and professors, members of the business community as well as representatives of the U.S. Embassy and Consulate General.

Axelrod Firm Partner Lisa Savitt’s meeting with the Avvocatura Generale dello Stato – the Advocate General for Italy in civil matters (Italy AG)

From May 29-31, 2016, the ABA Section of International Law held a Europe Forum in Rome, Italy. This was a 1½-day conference focusing on international legal issues. There were approximately 130 attendees representing many different countries from around the world. While in Italy, on behalf of the Section, Ms. Savitt signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the Consiglio Nazionale Forense (National Bar Council of Italy) and also had the opportunity to visit the Avvocatura Generale dello Stato (the Advocate General for civil matters) with other Section leaders.

June 2016

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