Women in Law Society is a student organization at the Drexel University - Kline located in Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA
Women Businesses & Organizations in Pennsylvania
Explore Women businesses and organizations in Pennsylvania serving your community. Find law firms, medical practices, restaurants, retail stores, nonprofits, cultural organizations, and community services owned by or dedicated to serving the Women community. Connect with establishments that understand your cultural values and provide services in your language.
Women in Law Society at Drexel Kline Law
Women in Law at Pitt
Women in Law is a student organization at the University of Pittsburgh located in Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
Pitt Law Women's Association
Pitt Law Women's Association is a student organization at the University of Pittsburgh located in Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
Pitt Law If/When/How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice
If/When/How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice is a student organization at the University of Pittsburgh located in Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
Villanova Women's Law Caucus
Women's Law Caucus is a student organization at the Villanova University located in Villanova, PA
Villanova, PA
Temple Law Women's Law Caucus
Women's Law Caucus is a student organization at the Temple University - Beasley located in Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA
Commercial Real Estate Women Network Pittsburgh
A chapter of CREW Network, CREW Pittsburgh is the area’s leading organization dedicated to women’s advancement in all commercial real estate fields. As part of CREW Network, the industry's premier networking coalition, CREW Pittsburgh is dedicated to advancing the success of women in commercial real estate. CREW Network's membership of 12,000+ professionals in 75+ major global markets represents all aspects of commercial real estate—providing our members with direct access to real estate professionals across all geographies and disciplines.
CREW Pittsburgh has connected commercial real estate professionals in the Pittsburgh area, working together to:
Create a dynamic and supportive environment that promotes advancement through knowledge sharing and networking
Push the boundaries in every facet of commercial real estate through provocative dialogue among peers drawn from every discipline in the industry
Provide educational programs which directly improve daily work activities and promote industry change
Encourage our members to be a force for activism and involvement in our communities
The foundation of CREW Pittsburgh began in October 1994 when five professional commercial real estate professionals recognized a need and worked diligently to form a local women's organization in the field of commercial real estate. By 1995, Pittsburgh Women in Commercial Real Estate (PWCRE) was formed.
The Board of Directors expanded the group to the national level, voting to become the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Network of Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW Network). In October of 2002, Pittsburgh Women in Commercial Real Estate was officially voted into the national network and officially changed its name to Commercial Real Estate Women - Pittsburgh (CREW Pittsburgh).
Today, CREW Pittsburgh members are empowered by sharing their knowledge and experience with others in our community while also learning from others' insight and know-how. That's why we focus our efforts on networking programs such as Connect With CREW and hold our signature annual events, including our Wine Dinner, Clay Shoot, Golf Outing, and Property Tour here in “The Burgh". In growing and strengthening our network, we aim to create more opportunities for women in commercial real estate
Pittsburgh, PA
Commercial Real Estate Women Network Greater Philadelphia
With an average of 170 members annually, CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) Greater Philadelphia is the leading organization for Philadelphia-area commercial real estate professionals of any gender who support the mission of CREW Network.
As part of CREW Network, the industry’s premier business network, CREW Greater Philadelphia is dedicated to advancing the success of women in commercial real estate. CREW Network’s membership of nearly 12,000 professionals in more than 75 major global markets represents all aspects of commercial real estate—providing our members with direct access to real estate professionals across all geographies and disciplines, around the globe.
Since 1984, CREW Greater Philadelphia has connected commercial real estate professionals in the Philadelphia area, working together to:
Create a dynamic and supportive environment that promotes advancement through knowledge sharing and networking.
Push the boundaries in every facet of commercial real estate through provocative dialogue among peers drawn from every discipline in the industry.
Provide educational programs, exclusive “members only” events, tours of iconic buildings, and developments which enhance your market knowledge.
Encourage our members to be a force for activism and involvement in our communities.
Create opportunities for member-to-member business through CREW’s multidisciplinary membership.
CREW Greater Philadelphia members share their knowledge and experience with others in our community, while also learning from the insight and know-how of others. That is why we focus on hosting events that offer a learning component and social/service aspect to engage and connect our members. In growing and strengthening our network, we aim to create more opportunities for women in commercial real estate.
CREW Philadelphia is a founding chapter of CREW Network. CREW Network was founded in 1989 to bring together women involved in the many aspects of commercial real estate to exchange information, develop business contacts and help each other succeed professionally. Today, CREW Network is the industry’s premier business organization dedicated to influencing the success of the commercial real estate industry by advancing the achievements of women. We provide support to our 12,000 members worldwide through business development, leadership development, industry research and career outreach.
Lawrence, KS
Commercial Real Estate Women Network Lehigh Valley
CREW Lehigh Valley exists to transform the commercial real estate industry by advancing women. We are dedicated to empowering, promoting and embracing diverse talents, perspectives, and experiences as vital components of our mission.
CREW LV – THE premier commercial real estate network in northeast Pennsylvania recognized for professionalism, leadership and expertise.
CREW LV PA began in 2004 as an idea shared by a handful of women involved in various aspects of real estate.
CREW Network was founded on the following principal: “Influencing the success of the commercial real estate industry by advancing the achievements of women.” CREW Lehigh Valley is dedicated to continuing this principal within their chapter and in the industry.
Allentown, PA
Accounting & Financial Women's Alliance Philadelphia Chapter
The Accounting and Financial Women's Alliance (AFWA), formerly named The American Society of Women Accountants (ASWA), was formed in 1938 to increase the opportunities for women in all fields of accounting and finance. Since then, AFWA has grown to become more than just a benefit to your career. The Accounting & Financial Women's Alliance is about relationships - those you can count on for career networking and growth, as well as inspiration and camaraderie. We work to bring you educational opportunities to keep you competitive and empower your potential. With over 60 chapters across the country, our networking opportunities are unsurpassed.
The Philadelphia Chapter of AFWA was chartered in 1940. Our members work at all levels of the accounting and finance professions, from individual practitioners to private industry, government, education and public accounting.
AFWA provides professional affiliation with a network of successful, motivated, and influential professionals who understand the unique position of being a woman in the industry and who, together, contribute to the future development of their profession. Membership in AFWA connects you with a network of motivated and inspiring women and offers career development to keep you competitive and empower your potential.
The mission of the Accounting and Financial Women's Alliance is to enable women in accounting, financial, and related fields to achieve their full personal, professional, and economic potential and to contribute to the future development of their profession.
Devon, PA
Latest Women People
Simi Kaplin Baer
Simi Kaplin Baer is a principal of the firm and a member of the Real Estate Transaction and Land Use, Zoning and Development Departments. Simi concentrates her practice in the area of real estate, including the acquisition and conveyance of property, acquisition and construction financing (as well as refinancing), retail and commercial leases, Brownfields (Act 2) Development, condominium and planned community development, documentation and financing, and land development. Simi frequently serves as local counsel for financing transactions.
Simi’s understanding and experience in land use sets her apart from other traditional, transactional real estate attorneys who may not understand the complexities, nuances and time tables of a start to finish real estate project.
Prior to joining the firm, Simi practiced in the Financial Services Department at Blank Rome in Philadelphia.
Blue Bell, PA
Jennifer L. Alexander
Jennifer L. Alexander is the Managing Shareholder at Griffin Alexander, PC whose practice concentrates on matters involving New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania Landlord-Tenant Law, Community Association Law, and Collections Law. She also handles Commercial Real Estate Transactions, Land Use and Municipal Court matters. She begins most days appearing in Landlord-Tenant Court or appearing on behalf of community associations in litigation, providing legal advice and guidance through the day and ends most of her days representing communities in board meetings.
Under Ms. Alexander’s leadership in the Landlord Tenant Department, the firm represents local, national corporate and individual landlords. Representation includes non-payment cases, "for-cause” cases (e.g. habitability claims, security deposits, lease violations), lease drafting and statutory compliance. Ms. Alexander regularly provides lease reviews and lease drafting for her clients to ensure they are in compliance with new laws and fit the needs of her individual clients. She is also well versed in rent control laws, affordable housing requirements and what is necessary for capital surcharge applications.
Ms. Alexander has successfully handled several housing discrimination suits on behalf of landlords filed by tenants and provides procedures and recommendations to help limit landlord exposure to Federal Fair Housing violations. She also appears in court related to contract disputes for both community associations and landlords and when her clients are cited for violations.
Similarly, Ms. Alexander represents community associations, providing guidance through the transition process from developer control to homeowner control and serves as general counsel for community association needs.
Ms. Alexander appears before Planning and Zoning Boards in support of community association applications, as well as in opposition to applications which are contrary to a client’s interests. Recently, she successfully handled a planning board application to add more parking at one of her communities within a municipality known to oppose such requests. She handles community association loan applications when associations secure loans or lines of credit.
Ms. Alexander also assists communities in rule making and drafting amendments to promote community living. She has also assisted in contested association elections and helps to ensure that associations are in full compliance with the Radburn Act. Additionally, Ms. Alexander assists community associations in negotiating Municipal Services Agreements to ensure her clients receive the services they are entitled to or the reimbursement equivalent.
Ms. Alexander assists clients in real estate matters. She specializes in commercial real estate transactions, such as the sale and development of real estate properties, refinancing, and purchases and sales of investment properties. She recently secured significant long-term commercial leases for a landlord with properties in Jersey City, Hoboken and Morristown. Additionally, she negotiated a municipal service agreement for a condominium client increasing their ability to have more snow clearing and lighting, while arranging for the town to take over trash removal.
Additionally, Ms. Alexander successfully handles over 100 evictions per month (Griffin Alexander, PC handles over approximately 300 evictions per month in total). She was recently successful in having residents not in compliance with 55 and older requirements vacate a unit in a condominium complex.
Ms. Alexander is admitted to practice in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. She is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey and the Middle District of Pennsylvania. She received her law degree from The University of Toledo College of Law and her B.A. from Rutgers University, Douglas College.
Ms. Alexander is a member of the America Bar Association; the New Jersey Bar Association; the New York Bar Association; the Pennsylvania Bar Association; the Community Associations Institute - New Jersey Chapter; the National Apartment Association; the New Jersey Apartment Association; and the NJ Cooperator. She also currently holds a position on the Advisory Board for the Center for Real Estate at Rutgers University, where she mentors’ students in the Mentor/Mentee program. Ms. Alexander also holds a position on the NJAA Legislative Committee.
Randolph, NJ