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Women’s Development Initiative (WDI)

"Toughness doesn't have to come in a pinstripe suit."
-- Dianne Feinstein, politician

Founded in May 2008, Saul Ewing's Women's Development Initiative (WDI) is comprised of a core group of female attorneys representing a cross-section of the firm's offices and legal practices who are dedicated to promoting the professional growth of the firm's female attorneys. Support from the WDI ranges from advocating for women attorneys to become partners and hold leadership positions in the firm to sponsoring business development seminars and serving as a sounding board for women attorneys to discuss personal and professional issues influencing their careers.

WDI Leadership

The WDI is managed by an 11-women Steering Committee, made up of attorneys from throughout the Firm.

Pictured above are members of the WDI’s 2012-2013 Steering Committee. Standing, from left to right: Sarah A. Sullivan, Newark, NJ office; Emily H. Bensinger, Harrisburg, PA office; Karen Palestini, Princeton, NJ office; Joanne A. Robbins, Boston, MA office; WDI Chair Teresa K.D. Currier, Wilmington, DE; and Kimberly A. Manuelides; Baltimore, MD. Seated, from left to right, Carolyn Due, Washington, DC; Deborah Shuff, Princeton, NJ; Amy L. Piccola, Philadelphia, PA; and Vice Chair Caitlin M. Piccarello, Philadelphia, PA. Not pictured, Christine M. Pickel, Philadelphia, PA.

Honors and Recognitions

Women’s Development Initiative Honored For Third Year By PA Bar Association Saul Ewing LLP announced today that the firm has been named to the 2013 Honor Roll of Legal Organizations Welcoming Women Professionals by the Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA)...Learn More
Three Saul Ewing women named to 2013 list of Maryland’s Top 100 Women Saul Ewing is extremely proud to announce that two of its Partners and its Baltimore Office Manager have been named to...Learn More
	Amy Kline named A 2012 "Lawyer on the Fast Track" Saul Ewing LLP is proud to announce that Amy S. Kline, a partner in the Insurance Practice resident in the Philadelphia office... Learn More
	Cooperman Named One of the Nation's Most Powerful Employment Attorneys Harriet E. Cooperman, co-chair of the Labor, Employment and Employee Benefits Practice and chair... Learn More
	Associate honored with MSBA’s Most Industrious Committee Award On June 14, 2012, Heather R. Pruger received, for the second consecutive year ... Learn More
*Named one of MultiCultural Law* Magazine's "Top 100 Law Firms for Women"** On May 1, 2012, Saul Ewing was named to MultiCultural Law Magazine's "Top 100 Law Firms for Women" list...Learn More
Receipt of WILEF Certification In July 2011, Saul Ewing was honored with the Women in Law Empowerment Forum's (WILEF) Gold Standard Certification Award...Learn More
Recognition from the Pennsylvania Bar Association In 2011, for the second time in three years, Saul Ewing was honored by the Pennsylvania Bar Association by being named... Learn More

Recent News

	August 20, 2012 – Teresa K. D. "Terri" Currier, partner in the Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice and Chair...FULL STORY
	August 6, 2012 - Doreen M. Zankowski, partner in the Commercial Litigation, Real Estate and Construction practices...FULL STORY
	July 20, 2012 - With people all over the region clamoring for tickets to visit the new Philadelphia campus of the Barnes Foundation...FULL STORY
	May 21, 2012 – Saul Ewing LLP is pleased to announce the addition of highly regarded attorney Maria Ellena Chavez-Ruark as a partner...FULL STORY
May 3, 2012 – Saul Ewing is proud to announce that the Firm has been named to MultiCultural Law Magazine's "Top 100 Law Firms for Women" list...FULL STORY
	April 9, 2012 – Joyce A. Kuhns, a partner in the Baltimore office of Saul Ewing’s Bankruptcy and Restructuring Practice...FULL STORY
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