University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
J.D. - 1977
Honors: Cum Laude
University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio
B.A. - 1974
Honors: magna cum laude
Honors: Alpha Sigma Tau Honor Key
Bar Admissions
Pennsylvania, 1977
Ohio, 1978
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania, 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1983
U.S. Tax Court, 1987
Honors
Certificate of Commendation, Allegheny County Bar Association
Alumnae Award of Excellence, Magnificat High School, Rocky River, Ohio
Manifesting the Kingdom Award, Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh
AV rating from Martindale Hubbell
Allegheny County Bar Foundation, Fellow
Classes & Seminars
Accountant's Education Services Annual Tax Update, University of Denver Graduate Tax Program, 2006 to 2014
University of Miami Heckerling Institute, Estate Planning
Pro-Bono Activities
St. Thomas More Society, Board of Governors, 1985
St. Thomas More Society, Former President, 1985 to 1987
Holy Wisdom Parish, Member Pastoral Council, 2011
Allegheny County Bar Foundation, Fellow
North Side Catholic Elementary Grade School Advisory Board, Secretary, 2014
Volunteer, Neighborhood Legal Services Association, Protection from Abuse cases, the Family Law Section Pro Se Assistance Program and North Hills Community Outreach
Professional Associations
Allegheny County Bar Association, Member, 1986 to Present
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member
Allegheny County Bar Association, Family Division, Member
Allegheny County Bar Association, Elder Law Committee, Member
Allegheny County Bar Association, Ad Hoc Guidelines Committee, Member
Allegheny County Bar Association, Real Property Probate and Trust Law Sections
Pennsylvania Bar Association, Women in the Profession Commission
Pittsburgh Tax Club, Member
Allegheny County Bar Association, Ethics Committee, Member
Allegheny County Bar Association, Tax Section, Member
Allegheny County Bar Association, Family Law Section Council, Past Member
Current Employment Position
Attorney
Past Positions
Sherrard, German & Kelly, P.C., Director, 2007 to 2010
May, Long & Sanders, P.C., Shareholder, 1977 to 2006
St. Thomas More Society, Board Member
St. Thomas More Society, Former President
Neighborhood Legal Services Association handling Protection from Abuse cases