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Widener Dean Ammons to Address Women Brehons April 29
When: Monday, April 29
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Where: Reed Smith LLP, 1650 Market St., 24th floor
Dean Ammons will discuss the changing economic landscape and what driving, innovating, and developing business now means. She offers her unique perspective as the first woman and the first African American woman to lead Widener Law School. Please contact Maureen Farrell Chair of the committee at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 215.241.1263 or Siobhan Lyons at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to RSVP for the event. Space is limited and RSVP is required. Thanks to our sponsor for providing lunch, A & A Court Reporting, a female owned and operated business.
Maureen Farrell, 2012 Pennsylvania Rising Stars
Philly Bar Charity Run 2012
For years, Philadelphia attorney, Maureen Farrell has been an integral part of the annual Philadelphia Bar Association 5K Run/Walk, serving as a donor, committed runner and former race committee member. Last year Farrell was the top grossing individual fundraiser, amassing over $13,000 in donations from friends and colleagues who supported her efforts. ...more
Women in the Profession
I am pleased to present the second edition of "Women in The Profession News." A publication of The Philadelphia Bar Association created last year to highlight the great advice, accomplishments, and achievements, of the Women in the Philadelphia Bar Association. Highlights from this edition include articles about becoming a judge in Philadelphia by The Honorable Ann M.Butchart, learning how to disengage from your Blackberry by our incoming Chancellor in 2013, and positive practical advice on weathering these changing times from Dean Linda Ammons of Widener Law.
I hope you enjoy the articles.
Maureen Farrell, Editor-In-Chief ... more

Some Good Reasons to Have a Will if you Don't in Pennsylvania
Clients frequently state that one of the reasons they wait to prepare a will is that they believe all of their assets will pass directly to their spouse without a will anyway. This is not always the case and depends on who is living at the time of your death.... more
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Licensed to practice in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, Maureen M. Farrell, provides practical results and solutions for her clients. Her practice primarily focuses in the Estate Planning and Elder Law areas. She prepares wills, power of attorney, trusts, and other estate planning documents. She also assists with Medicaid preparation as well. She represents a diverse client base including blended families, same sex couples, individuals, and companies. She focuses on long standing relationships with her clients. She was recently selected as the Editor and is creator of The Philadelphia Bar Association's "Women in the Profession News." She is a proud supporter of Child Advocates, an organization that helps abused and neglected children in Philadelphia. Last year raising sponsors for close to $13,000.

Some Good Reasons to Have a Will if you Don’t in Pennsylvania