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May 2, 2010 Pittsburgh Marathon - The Rhino Runners ran two teams in this year's Pittsburgh Marathon FedEx Ground Relay. MBRO Rhinos 1 - John Jordan, Tara Rodrigues, Bernie Rizza, Alan Baum, and Margie Baum (wife of Alan Baum) and MBRO Rhinos 2 - Mimi Schleppy, Chico Rodrigues (husband of Tara Rodrigues), Ronnie Matis (brother of Tom Matis), Laura Hornbrook (wife of Kent Hornbrook), and Kent Hornbrook. We initially ran the marathon as a way to build teamwork and comradery among our employees. We felt, however, being the caring, compassionate people that we are, why not try and raise money for a cause and run for fun at the same time. So, with that in mind, we were able with the help of several very generous corporate and individual contributors to raise $1,000 for the National MS Society. The corporate contributors were Urish Popeck, Hefren-Tillotson, and Metro Benefits, the individual contributors were Jack Kelly and Tim Caskey. Our Firm also made a contribution to the cause. The MBRO "Crash", the Firm's cheerleading section was at each relay exchange point cheering on our runners. It was a very fun time!! The Running Rhinos are already talking about next year's race
The MBRO RHINO - Our MBRO rhino got some well deserved PR in the Pittsburgh Business Times. Check it out at http://tinyurl.com/MBRO-rhino
M. Brian O'Connor was inducted into the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County. Membership into the Academy is by invitation only.
Marian Patchen Schleppy was recently approved as a biographical candidate to represent Pittsburgh in the 2009/2010 online Cambridge Who's Who Registry amoung Executive and Professional Women.
Tara Stevens Rodrigues was elected to the Bar Leadership Initiative Class of the Young Lawyers Division of Allegheny County Bar Association. This class was elected to represent the Young Lawyers Division and to prepare younger attorneys for leadership roles in the Allegheny County Bar Association.
PA Super Lawyers - As a result of a statewide nomination process in which attorneys were asked to nominate the best lawyers they have seen in action, Tom Matis and Alan Baum were again selected as "Pennsylvania Super Lawyers." Only 5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected for inclusion.
Marian Patchen Schleppy was inducted into the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County on October 5, 2007. Membership into the Academy is by invitation only.