William J. Zee of Appel, Yost & Zee. Courtesy photo

William Zee, Appel, Yost & Zee

Zee's innovation at the firm is an outgrowth of trauma-informed initiatives he has spearheaded for the Pennsylvania School Board Association and school districts throughout the country. Witnessing firsthand as a child, and later an educator, the impact of trauma and tox-stress on mental health, Zee worked to develop trauma-informed training that is now a required for all elected school board members and school personnel throughout Pennsylvania. Over the past decade, he has shared his insight and approach in training program, conferences and seminars across the country.