Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP

Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP is a law firm with a national and international practice. Founded in 1935, the firm has grown to include offices in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, PA; New York, NY; Cherry Hill, NJ; Washington, D.C. and San Francisco, CA. Our common bond is a commitment to excellence and hard work, and a dedication to serving the firm's clients.

Our lawyers have been leaders in government and the profession. They have served in high government posts at the federal, state and local levels. Our lawyers have also held leadership positions in the bar, including President of the American Bar Association, President of the Pennsylvania Bar Association and Chancellors of the Philadelphia Bar Association. Our lawyers have taught in leading law schools and have written numerous legal treatises and articles. They have played a significant role in developing our nation's law, most notably in the 30-year development of the Uniform Commercial Code, now in effect across the nation, and in the development of the Uniform Probate Code. They hold leadership positions in national and local civic, cultural, political and charitable institutions, and have a reputation for outstanding pro bono service to the profession and the community.

Schnader Harrison's clients range from large, international corporations to individual entrepreneurs. They include companies based in the United States as well as those from other countries. We represent clients in many industries including transportation, manufacturing, communications, insurance, banking and finance, health care, computers, construction, as well as service organizations.

Overview of Government Procurement after President Obama's 2009 Stimulus Bill
Glenn D. Fox, James J. Eisenhower, Cynthia G. Fischer, Rachel E. Branson, June 18, 2009
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the "Stimulus Bill"), signed into law by President Barack Obama on February 17, 2009, incorporates principles of the Buy American Act ("BAA") by establishing a preference for domestic goods and suppliers for public projects.

New Mandatory Reporting Requirements Affect Companies Who Pay Money to Resolve Personal Injury Claims
Keith E. Whitson, Bruce M. Strikowsky, May 19, 2009
Companies that pay funds to persons eligible for Medicare, whether in settlement of claims or to satisfy a judgment, have substantial new reporting obligations under the Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIPExtension Act of 2007 ("MMSEA").

Protecting America's Workers Act is reintroduced in House of Representatives
Scott J. Wenner, May 19, 2009
As widely anticipated, Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) has reintroduced the Protecting America's Workers Act ("PAWA") in the 111th Congress.