Sections

Sections are organized by practice area and are responsible for developing continuing legal education programs that address current issues, trends, and practical skills relevant to their field. Participation allows members to stay informed while contributing to substantive programming that supports the broader legal community.

Child Dependency Law – David Becker (Section Chair); Maria Kissinger (Vice Section Chair)

Civil Litigation

Corporate Business and Bankruptcy

Criminal Law – Chris Sarno (Section Chair); Adam Szilagyi (Vice Section Chair)

Elder Law

Employment & Labor Law – Phillip Michael (Section Chair)

Estate Planning and Probate Law – Lindsay Casadei (Section Chair)

Family Law –  Karen Maisano (Co-Section Chair); Brandon Lee (Co-Section Chair)

In-House & Corporate Counsel

Municipal, Zoning and Environmental Law – Robert Schena (Section Chair)

Professionalism and Ethics

Real Estate Law – Reilly Noetzel (Section Chair); Elizabeth Vanasse (Vice Section Chair)

Workers’ Compensation and Admin Law

Divisions

Divisions bring together members through shared professional roles, career stages, and lived experiences. Whether connecting law students, young lawyers, women in the profession, paralegals, or solo and small firm practitioners, Divisions foster community, mentorship, and meaningful engagement beyond day to day practice.

Law Students –

Young Lawyers – Haley Walker (Division Chair); Kaitlyn Boswell (Vice Division Chair)

Women in the Profession – Maria Kissiner (Division Chair)

Paralegal

Solo/Small Firm – Gabriella Farhat (Division Chair)

Committees

Committees focus on advancing the operations, initiatives, and strategic priorities of the Association. These groups support key areas such as diversity and inclusion, public service, member services, publications, and long-term planning. Committees play an essential role in shaping the direction, services, and overall impact of the Lancaster Bar Association.

Alternative Dispute Resolution – Dan Brookhart (Committee Chair)

Diversity & Inclusion – David Romano (Committee Chair)

Bench Bar Conference

Fee Arbitration – Samuel Mecum (Committee Chair)

Judiciary – Jeff Ouellet (Committee Chair)

Lancaster Law Review – Matt Samley (Committee Chair)

Lawyer Referral Service – Eric Winkle (Committee Chair)

Long Range & Strategic Planning – Greg Latimer (Committee Chair)

Nominating – Andrea Farney (Committee Chair)

Public Service – Donald Styer (Committee Chair)

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