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
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.
Joe works on affordable housing transactions and other community economic development matters. He is based in our Glenside office.
Justin helps community-based organizations achieve equitable outcomes in gentrifying Philadelphia neighborhoods. His focus is on projects that expand affordable housing options and promote community control of land and development, including community land trusts and affordable homeownership developments.
Policy
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.
Ria PereiraStaff AttorneyRia is a staff attorney at the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project (PULP) where she provides legal representation, training, consultation, and support services in utility and energy matters affecting low-income residents and community organizations in Pennsylvania.
Laura EdingerSenior Policy AnalystKristen 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.Madilyn KeatonEnergy Justice CoordinatorMadi Keaton is the Energy Justice Coordinator with the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Under the supervision of PULP's attorneys, she works to advance just and equitable clean energy and energy efficiency policy for low income and communities of color. She also helps to coordinate PULP's coalition engagement, in addition to supporting the work of PULP’s attorneys and clients.
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.
Ria is a staff attorney at the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project (PULP) where she provides legal representation, training, consultation, and support services in utility and energy matters affecting low-income residents and community organizations in Pennsylvania.
Madi Keaton is the Energy Justice Coordinator with the Pennsylvania Utility Law Project in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Under the supervision of PULP's attorneys, she works to advance just and equitable clean energy and energy efficiency policy for low income and communities of color. She also helps to coordinate PULP's coalition engagement, in addition to supporting the work of PULP’s attorneys and clients.