A Case Study Illustrating How the Pennsylvania Disciplinary System Works, 10/15

Presented by the David F. and Constance B. Girard-diCarlo Center for Ethics, Integrity and Compliance
Co-hosted by the Villanova Law Honor Board

Thursday, October 15
12:20–1:20 p.m.

Martin G. McGuinn ’67 Ceremonial Courtroom (Room 201)
John F. Scarpa Hall

The Center for Ethics, Integrity and Compliance welcomes Ramona M. Mariani, Esq. ’96, disciplinary counsel-in-charge in the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, District I for the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.

Ramona Mariani is the counsel in charge for the Philadelphia District 1 Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC). She has been with ODC for over twenty years. For the first thirteen years, she worked as a trial attorney, investigating and prosecuting lawyers accused of violating the Rules of Professional Conduct. Prior to joining ODC, Mariani worked for both a defense firm and a plaintiff’s firm handling primarily complex civil litigation. She is an active member of the National Organization of Bar Counsel (NOBC) and regularly presents on a variety of topics for the NOBC and various bar associations. Mariani graduated from Gwynedd Mercy College, magna cum laude, in 1989 and from Villanova Law, magna cum laude, in 1996.

Lunch will be provided—quantities are limited. No registration is necessary.