On February 25, 2009, Berger & Montague, P.C. was honored as
one of this year's recipients of the Chancellor's Award presented
by the Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program
("VIP").
Sayde J. Ladov, Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association,
presented the award, which was accepted on behalf of the firm by
Laura Lane Gleason, an associate at Berger & Montague.
Ms. Gleason is a member of the firm's Antitrust Department and has
been handling custody cases for VIP.
Robin Switzenbaum, a shareholder at Berger & Montague and a
member of the Joint Board of Community Legal Services of
Philadelphia and Philadelphia Legal Assistance, was also
present. Ms. Switzenbaum represents homeowners in VIP's
Mortgage Foreclosure Program. Laura Gleason, a member
of the firm's Antitrust Department, has also been handling mortgage
foreclosure work for VIP.
VIP provides crucial legal services to more than 1,000
low-income Philadelphia residents annually. The organization
relies on volunteer attorneys to provide pro bono representation
for these families and individuals.