On Aug. 4, after almost 90 years, Schnader said it was closing. Keith Whitson, the firm's Pittsburgh-based general counsel, said in a statement that Schnader was "saddened to announce that it will be dissolving and winding up its affairs."
The entrance of more and more law firms to the Pittsburgh region has created a balancing act for firms to attract the best lawyers.
Lori Carpenter was recognized for her professional contributions to the legal community in The Business Journals for Women's History Month.