Ms. Block is a member of the firm's Litigation Services Group. Ms. Block's practice includes civil and commercial litigation matters in federal and state court. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Block served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Jeffery A. Deller of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Ms. Block began her legal career at LeBoeuf, Lamb, Greene & MacRae LLP.

Areas of Law/Focus

Civil and Commercial Litigation

Selected Engagements

Represented Fortune 100 Company and its subsidiaries in federal and state courts in defense of employment cases, personal injury matters, contract disputes, and products liability actions.

Assumed author role for a 48-page report, enabling the Board of an international telecommunications company to reject a multi-million dollar derivative lawsuit.

Education

J.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Law, 2004

Executive Editor, Journal of Law & Commerce

B.A., Philosophy, University of Michigan, with distinction, 2001

Professional & Community Activities

City Commissioner, Propel Pittsburgh Commission

Co-Chair of Outreach and Engagement, Shalom Pittsburgh Division of the

United Jewish Federation

Delegate, New Pittsburgh Collaborative

Member, Women in the Law Division for the Allegheny County Bar Association

Member, Gender Bias Subcommittee of the Allegheny County Bar Association

Member, American Inns of Court, W. Edward Sell Chapter

Bar Admissions

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 2005

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, 2005.