Greetings From Patti Santelle!

Greetings From Patti Santelle!

Welcome to the Fall 2015 edition of Update! As we all enjoy the colorful change in seasons, I am happy to share that

White and Williams is experiencing positive change and recognition of our own. To accommodate growth, both our

New York and Boston offices have secured new, larger space. By the time Update reaches your inbox, Boston will be

moving to their new office in the historic Downtown Crossing area. The New York office will relocate to the Times

Square area in mid-November.

I am also proud to share that recently we had the distinct honor of being recognized for the first time by Chambers as

one of the best firms in Pennsylvania for insurance law and Partner Gale White was honored by Chambers as a

leading insurance law attorney in Pennsylvania.

As we wrap up another year of educational programs, including the Healthcare Summit, Employment Law Seminar,

Workers' Compensation Seminar and Coverage College, I am reminded of the dedication and commitment our

attorneys and staff give to our clients and their ever-evolving needs. I am proud of our accomplishments this year and

look forward to what¡¯s in store for 2016. Please enjoy this edition of Update.

-Patti Santelle

Community

White and Williams Continues the Relationship with Adopted

Schools

White and Williams hosted a Reading Day at Chester A. Arthur Elementary School in

Philadelphia. During the day, our lawyers and staff read Little Bear¡¯s Friend to the

students and presented each student with their own copy of the book to take home.

A school supply drive was held to provide much-needed supplies to Sheridan

Elementary School, Hyde - Bronx Leadership School and Chester A. Arthur

Elementary School. The generosity of the staff and lawyers was overwhelming as

hundreds of back packs were collected as well as other vital supplies.

White and Williams Associates Kick Off Law Week by

Providing Legal Advice

A dozen White and Williams associates volunteered their time at South

Philadelphia High School, assisting more than 20 members of the community at

the Philadelphia Bar Associations¡¯ Legal Advice Live! Event. The lawyers gathered

to provide free, in-person confidential legal advice on a broad range of topics,

including personal injury, landlord/tenant law, divorce and child custody matters,

wills and estate planning, and employment law.

"Why I Care"

Marc Casarino, Partner in the Wilmington office, has always loved working with rescue animals. About five years ago,

he started volunteering at LaMancha Animal Rescue. He finds it rewarding to be able to give animals who have come

from difficult situations a second chance to find a caring home.

Diversity

New York Women's Event Explores Historic Tenement Museum

White and Williams' New York City office welcomed clients to the Tenement Museum for an evening of networking,

reflection and refreshments. Women lawyers and female clients came together to explore this piece of New York City

history, reliving the experience of immigrant women and how they balanced work, family and religion at the turn of the

20th century.

White and Williams Supports Girls Program

Patti Santelle joined business leaders and local school-age girls, including

representatives from our adopted school, Chester A. Arthur, at the Annual Girls Inc.

"Strong, Smart & Bold Breakfast." Girls Inc.'s mission is to inspire and empower all

girls to be strong, smart and bold through programming, advocacy, education and the

development of mentoring relationships.

Women's Initiative Hosts ABA Grit Program

As part of our continuing Women¡¯s Initiative, White and Williams¡¯ women lawyers gathered for a presentation of the

American Bar Association¡¯s Grit Project by its co-chair, Milana Hogan. The Grit Project aims to educate and empower

women lawyers to overcome challenges in the legal profession and thrive in their careers.

Coverage College 2015 Recap

White and Williams held its ninth annual Coverage College on October 8 at the

Pennsylvania Convention Center. Hundreds of insurance claims professionals

representing companies from numerous states engaged in rigorous study of

insurance coverage curriculum in Master Classes taught by our lawyers. Debuting

this year was a true-to-life case study that displayed the application of insurance

coverage law and current litigation trends.

Chambers USA Ranks White and Williams as a Leading Insurance

Law Firm

White and Williams has been nationally recognized by Chambers USA 2015 as a leading

firm in the Pennsylvania market for achievements and client service in the area of

insurance law. Chambers also recognized Gale White as a leading insurance law

attorney in Pennsylvania.

White and Williams Lawyers Honored as Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Twenty-eight White and Williams lawyers were named by Law and Politics magazine as Delaware, New Jersey, New

York and Pennsylvania ¡°Super Lawyers¡± while 11 received the ¡°Rising Star¡¯ designation. Each lawyer who received

the distinction competed in a rigorous selection process.

Twelve White and Williams lawyers have been listed in ¡°The Best Lawyers in America 2016.¡± Inclusion in Best

Lawyers is based on peer-review in order to capture the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional

abilities of their colleagues.

White and Williams' Lawyer Happenings

The firm and our lawyers have been busy! Check out the following:

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The latest articles and alerts written by White and Williams lawyers on our Publications Page.

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The past and upcoming events where our lawyers are sharing their knowledge on our Events Page.

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The latest updates about White and Williams on our News Page.

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The latest reported White and Williams led Cases and Deals.

Alumni

Where Are They Now?

Find out what some White and Williams alums are doing now.

Tara Gibbons

With the firm for three years, Tara left in 2011 to become a real estate attorney for Wawa. In this

position, she works on the legal and business matters for Wawa¡¯s real estate development and

store portfolio.

Gwen Roseman Stern

Gwen was with the firm for 14 years. She is now Director of Trial Advocacy and Associate Teaching

Professor at Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law.

If you are a White and Williams alumni, we want to hear from you! We would love to learn about your journey after

White and Williams. Please contact Andrea Malone, malonea@ | 215.864.7019, to share your

story.

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