RHLS attorneys have always been able to do both development and policy work. This remains true today, and many of our attorneys work in both areas. Attorneys are listed here under the category that contains the majority of their work.
Development
Dina Schlossberg, Esq.
Deputy Director/Senior Attorney Multi-Family Housing
Dina provides legal representation to nonprofits developing affordable housing -- with a special focus on design and development vulnerable populations. She works in our Glenside office.
Laura Schwartz, Esq.
Director of Economic Development
Laura Schwartz works on a broad range of projects for clients involved in community stabilization and revitalization, including the financing and commercial leasing of mixed- use developments located on commercial corridors. She is based in our Glenside office.
Judy Berkman, Esq
Senior Counsel (volunteer)
Judy came to RHLS in 1996 with prior experience in private practice and legal services. She works on a broad range of policy initiatives and homeownership development projects, primarily focusing on large-scale developments of homeownership units for sale to mixed-income buyers.
Policy
Mark Schwartz, Esq.
Executive DIrector
Mark uses his extensive experience in affordable housing and community development to advocate for policies that benefit vulnerable populations.
Cindy Daley
Director of Community Redevelopment Initiatives
Cindy is overseeing the Community Redevelopment Legal Assistance project to help communities hardest hit by foreclosures. Using her extensive background in community development, affordable housing, and policy, Cindy works with selected communities to help them stabilize families and neighborhoods.
Utilities
Elizabeth Marx, Esq.PULP Executive DirectorLiz provides advocacy, training, consultation and support services in energy and utility matters on behalf of Pennsylvania’s low-income residents and community organizations.Harry Geller, Esq.Senior Counsel (volunteer)Harry has served as Senior Counsel to PULP since his retirement as PULP’s longtime Executive Director in June 2015. He continues to provide leadership, advocacy, training, consultation and support services in energy and utility mattersJohn Sweet Staff AttorneyJohn is a staff attorney at the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project (PULP) where he provides legal representation, advocacy, training, consultation and support services in energy and utility matters affecting low-income residents of Pennsylvania.
Kristen GeesamanParalegalKristen Geesaman is a Paralegal with the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Under the supervision of PULP’s attorneys, Kristen provides advice and advocacy to individuals calling PULP’s utility hotline. She provides training for clients and other legal aid staff on utility issues, in addition to supporting the work of PULP’s attorneys and clients.
Elizabeth Marx, Esq.
PULP Executive Director
Liz provides advocacy, training, consultation and support services in energy and utility matters on behalf of Pennsylvania’s low-income residents and community organizations.
Harry Geller, Esq.
Senior Counsel (volunteer)
Harry has served as Senior Counsel to PULP since his retirement as PULP’s longtime Executive Director in June 2015. He continues to provide leadership, advocacy, training, consultation and support services in energy and utility matters
John Sweet
Staff Attorney
John is a staff attorney at the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project (PULP) where he provides legal representation, advocacy, training, consultation and support services in energy and utility matters affecting low-income residents of Pennsylvania.
Kristen Geesaman
Paralegal
Kristen Geesaman is a Paralegal with the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Under the supervision of PULP’s attorneys, Kristen provides advice and advocacy to individuals calling PULP’s utility hotline. She provides training for clients and other legal aid staff on utility issues, in addition to supporting the work of PULP’s attorneys and clients.