Additions

Renee Smith joined Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads as of counsel in the litigation department and a member of the labor and ­employment practice group.

Smith has represented national, regional and local employers in employment litigation involving claims under federal and state law.

Her practice also focuses on counseling employers on a wide range of employment issues and conducting workplace trainings and investigations.

Elected and Appointed

Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin elevated several attorneys to shareholder. In Philadelphia, the new shareholders are:

• Lawrence J. Bartel, shareholder in the firm's professional liability department, concentrates his practice in the areas of consumer financial services litigation and compliance.

• Mary Kate McGrath, shareholder in the firm's health care department, has experience in the defense of health care providers, hospitals, health systems, rehabilitation centers and skilled nursing facilities from the onset of a client's involvement in a case through the appellate level.

• Michelle I. Moses, shareholder in the firm's health care department, focuses her practice on the defense of health care professionals including podiatrists, emergency department physicians, hospitalists and other specialists in medical ­malpractice claims.

• Jennie Philip, shareholder in the firm's professional liability department, focuses her practice on bad-faith litigation and insurance fraud matters on behalf of a wide range of insurance carriers.

• Andrea C. Rock, shareholder in the firm's workers' compensation department, concentrates her practice in the defense of employers and self-insureds in all manner of workers' compensation matters.

Honored

Ann Baiada and Mark Baiada are set to be presented with the 2018 Judge Lois G. Forer Child Advocacy Award by the Support Center for Child Advocates from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. April 18 at the Crystal Tea Room at the Wanamaker Building in Philadelphia.

This year, Support Center for Child Advocates is recognizing philanthropists and community leaders Ann and Mark Baiada with the 2018 Judge Lois G. Forer Child Advocacy Award for their commitment to the needs of young people and their efforts to provide support and opportunities to disadvantaged children.

Events

Registration is now open for team and individual entries for the 39th annual Philadelphia Bar Association charity run/walk benefiting the Support Center for Child Advocates scheduled May 20 at Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park.

Online registration for individuals is now open and accessible through May 18 at www.phillybarcharityrun.com.

Runners who register online by Feb. 28 will receive $5 off their registration fee.
The deadline for mail-in registration forms, which can also be downloaded from the site, is May 11.

Applications and information for the Caesar Rivise-sponsored legal team ­competition can also be obtained online and downloaded at www.phillybarcharityrun.com.

The deadline for receiving team registrations is May 11.

Should you have any additional questions regarding team sign-up contact Michael Berkowitz at [email protected].

The individual entry fee for the open and bar association competitions and the 5K walk is $35, if the registration application is postmarked by midnight May 11.

Individuals can register in person at the office of Caesar Rivise at 1635 Market St., 12th floor, Philadelphia, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. May 17 and 18.

Pre-registration is encouraged because the entry fee on the day of the event is $45. •