EDUCATION

J.D. Pepperdine University School of Law

  • M.A. Moral Theology Saint Charles Seminary
  • B.A. American Studies Temple University

ACADEMIC SPECIALTIES & INTERESTS

Business Law, International Law, Global Issues of Social Responsibility and Law

PUBLICATIONS

What Effect Does Anti-Corruption Legislation Have on Worldwide Corruption? Business and Economics Society International Anthology 2015, Las Vegas, Nevada Presentation.

Ethics in International Business: “Part of the Proceeds: What does this mean to companies and stakeholders today?” Business and Economics Society International Anthology 2011, Split, Croatia Presentation.

Ethics in International Business: “It is Actually More Beneficial for Companies to be Good Corporate Citizens in our Global Economy.” Business and Economics Society International Anthology 2006, Florence, Italy Presentation.

Should the Physician-Patient Relationship be Online? The National Catholic Bioethics Quarterly and Ethics & Medics by Edward J. Furton, M.A., Ph.D. February 2005

BACKGROUND

Partner Gilfillan, Gilpin & Brehman 1987-1992

  • Managing Partner Sims & Snyder 1992-1999
  • Law Offices of Mary L. Sims 1999-2013

PERSONAL INTERESTS

Exercise, reading, cooking, listening to music, playing piano

COURSES TAUGHT

Business Law

  • International Business Law
  • Business Ethics
  • Paralegal Courses: Legal Research, Internship
  • Criminal Justice Courses: Special Issues in Criminal Justice

EXTRACURRICULARS

Co-advisor for Rotaract

  • Advisor for Justice Studies Association
  • Coordinator for Social Justice Symposium in the Fall and Justice Studies Conference in the Spring

ALL THE REST

Pennsylvania Bar Association, New Jersey Bar Association, Montgomery County Bar Association, FINRA Arbitrator; Certified Mediator, PA and NJ

Youth Services Committee Member, Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Legacy Committee, SBA and Manor College