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Biography

Ms. Levin, a litigator, is a 2000 magna cum laude graduate of Temple University School of Law, where she received a 3-year full-tuition merit scholarship.  While at Temple, Ms. Levin was a member of the Temple Law Review, Moot Court Honor Society, and the National Trial Team. She received her B.A., with Highest Honors and with Honors in Administration of Justice, from the Pennsylvania State University in 1997. From 2000 to 2001, Ms. Levin served as law clerk for the Honorable Berle M. Schiller of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Ms. Levin's practice focuses on complex commercial litigation.  She has litigated a wide variety of matters, including those involving commercial contracts, business torts, employment disputes and intellectual property.

She practices in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Education

Temple University School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 2000
J.D.
magna cum laude
Moot Court Honor Society
National Trial Team
Dean's List

The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, 1997
B.A.
With Highest Honors
With Honors in Administration of Justice
Dean's List
Phi Beta Kappa
Major: Administration of Justice

Clerkship

Hon. Berle M. Schiller, U.S. District Judge, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Law Clerk, 2000 - 2001

Honors and Awards

• Selected for inclusion in Pennsylvania Super Lawyers-Rising Stars in 2005, 2006 and 2007
• Selected for inclusion in New Jersey Super Lawyers-Rising Stars Edition, 2008
  Temple Law Review
• Regional Winner, Association of Trial Lawyers of America Student Trial Advocacy Competition, 1998 and 1999
• Second Place, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers' National Invitational Trial Advocacy Competition, 1999
• Hon. Louis C. Bechtle Scholarship for Excellence in Criminal Law, 1998
• Barrister Award for Achievement in Trial Advocacy, 1998 and 1999
• Victor A. Jaczun Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy, 2000
• Wapner, Newman & Wigrizer, P.C. Award for Excellence in Civil Trial Advocacy, 2000
• Outstanding Oral Advocacy Award, 1998
• Finalist, I Herman Moot Court Competition, 1999
• Award for Excellence in Evidence, 1998
• Award for Excellence in Criminal Law, 1997

Publications

"Business as Usual for 3rd Circuit, Twombly Notwithstanding Pleading Standard Under Rule 8 Remains Intact." Co-author with M. Norman Goldberger. The Legal Intelligencer, April 7, 2008.

Representative Cases

• In re 1601 Chestnut Street, Calendar No. 4966 (Phila. Zoning Bd. of Adjustment 2008):  Successfully represented owners of residential condominium units at Two Liberty Place in Philadelphia in defeating a proposal by corporate tenant Unisys Corporation for exterior facade signage.
• Reese v. The Philadelphia Housing Authority (E.D. Pa. 2007):  Represented The Philadelphia Housing Authority in a civil rights action.  After filing a comprehensive motion to dismiss, plaintiff withdrew the action against the Philadelphia Housing Authority with prejudice.
• Morra v. Liss Global, Inc. (AAA Arbitration 2005):  Successfully represented a Philadelphia import buying agency in an arbitration proceeding brought by a former employee of the company who was demanding additional severance and bonus pay.  The arbitrator rejected both of the claims and awarded attorney's fees in favor of Hangley Aronchick.
• Dean Steel v. Levan Associates, Inc. (E.D. Pa. 2004):  Obtained arbitration award in favor of a manufacturer of fireproofed steel columns in a breach of contract action.
  

Professional Associations and Memberships

• The University of Pennsylvania Law School American Inn of Court, Associate Member, 2002 - 2004
• American Bar Association, Member
• Pennsylvania Bar Association, Member
• Philadelphia Bar Association, Member

Community

• The Mann Center for the Performing Arts Corporate Partners, 2006-Present 
• LEADERSHIP Philadelphia, Member, 2008 Core Class
• Youth Aid Panel, 6th District, August 2007 - Present
• Youth Aid Panel, 9th District, 1997 - 2000
• Philadelphia Children's Alliance, Board Member, 2008 - Present
• Community Partnership School, Board Member, 2008 - Present

Teaching / Lecturing

Trial Team Coach, Temple University School of Law, 2002, 2006

Pro Bono

Juvenile Law Center, 2006
Represented members of the Florida A&M University swimming and diving team in securing reinstatement of the team under Title IX after it was eliminated by the University (2005-2006).
Support Center for Child Advocates, 2001 - 2003

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania, 2000
New Jersey, 2000
United States District Court District of New Jersey, 2000
United States District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2001
United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, 2001
United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, 2005