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UPPER ST . CLAIR ’ S MELAINE SHANNON ROTHEY ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Attorney Melaine Shannon Rothey has been elected the 108th President of the Allegheny County Bar Association . Her one‐year term officially began July 1 and will end on June 30 , 2017 .
“ I am honored to begin my term as President of the Allegheny County Bar Association ,” said Rothey , who has been practicing law for 32 years . “ Attorneys play an invaluable role in society as we work to ensure the fair administration of justice and protect the rights of all individuals . I am excited about taking on the challenges that come with leading this historic organization and serving the members , my fellow Pittsburgh-area lawyers .”
Rothey is a Senior Attorney at Jones , Gregg , Creehan & Gerace , LLP and heads the firm ’ s Domestic Relations Department , where she concentrates her practice in all aspects of family law , including divorce , child custody and support .
Rothey was elected President-Elect of the 6,000-member ACBA in 2015 and served in that capacity for the past year . She replaces Mark A . Martini , who completed his term on June 30 .
“ Melaine will do an outstanding job in her role as president ,” said Martini . “ She is very passionate about advancing the legal profession . Her knowledge , experience and enthusiasm will benefit not only the lawyers practicing law in Allegheny County and beyond , but also the overall Western Pennsylvania community .”
Rothey obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from Marquette University in Milwaukee in 1979 and her Juris Doctor degree from the Duquesne University School of Law in 1984 . She is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court , the Pennsylvania Supreme Court , the Third Circuit Court of Appeals , and the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania .
Rothey began her career in 1984 with the Allegheny County Public Defender ’ s Office , where she primarily represented clients before the
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