White and Williams Attorney Receives The Michael K. Smith Excellence
in Service Award and is Elected Secretary of the
Pennsylvania Bar Association

Philadelphia, PA  - White and Williams LLP is pleased to announce Charles Eppolito, III  will receive the Michael K. Smith Excellence in Service Award from the Pennsylvania Bar Association Young Lawyers Division (PBA YLD), during the PBA’s Annual Meeting on June 20, 2007 in Philadelphia.  Mr. Eppolito will also begin a one-year term as secretary of the Pennsylvania Bar Association (PBA) at the close of the organization’s Annual Meeting on June 22, 2007.    

The Michael K. Smith Excellence in Service Award is named in memory of a young Philadelphia lawyer committed to providing legal services for low-income people and to offering law-related educational programs to students. The award is presented to a Pennsylvania young lawyer who, through his or her exemplary personal and professional conduct, reminds lawyers of their professional and community responsibilities.

“Chuck is a true ambassador, not only for the Pennsylvania Bar Association, but for the legal profession as a whole,” said William J. Higgins Jr., 2006-07 chair-elect of the PBA YLD, in nominating Mr. Eppolito for the award. “He is active in professional associations at the national, state and local levels and is a frequent presenter on a variety of legal subjects.” 

Mr. Eppolito has been a member of the PBA’s House of Delegates since 2001 and has served on a variety of statewide association’s committees and task forces. He currently is chair of the PBA Qualify of Life/Balance Committee, co-vice chair of the PBA Membership Development Committee and a member of the PBA Planning Committee and Minority Bar Committee. He was chair of the 2005-06 Annual Meeting Task Force and co-chair of the most recent Midyear Meeting. Mr. Eppolito was the 2002-03 chair of the PBA Young Lawyers Division and has been active in the PBA YLD Mock Trial Competition for Pennsylvania high school students.

Mr. Eppolito is a member of the hearing committee for the Disciplinary Board of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.  He is also a member of the American Bar Association’s House of Delegates and is vice chair of its Young Lawyers Division’s National Conferences Team.   Mr. Eppolito also serves on the executive committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association Young Lawyers Division.  He is a former chair and vice chair of the Pennsylvania Defense Institute’s Young Members Committee.

Committed to public service, Mr. Eppolito has coordinated and presented public programs about the jury system and about diversity and tolerance. He is a member of Variety Club – The Children’s Charity of Greater Philadelphia and is a supporter of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Founded in 1895, the Pennsylvania Bar Association strives to promote justice, professional excellence and respect for the law; improve public understanding of the legal system; facilitate access to legal services; and serve the 29,000 lawyers who are members of the association.

With over 230 attorneys, White and Williams LLP represents clients in transactional matters and all aspects of civil litigation and appellate practice in state and federal courts. The Firm’s business practice includes such matters as the formation, governance and operation of corporate organizations, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance and bankruptcy related matters. The Firm’s litigation practice encompasses such areas as business and employment issues, products liability, medical malpractice, toxic and mass torts, and insurance coverage and reinsurance matters.

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