JSPAN Presents 2010 Social Justice Award

Arlene Fickler, noted attorney and community activist, received the Jewish Social Policy Action Network's sixth annual Social Justice Award at a reception November 16, 2010 in the Independence Visitor Center, Philadelphia.

In presenting the award, JSPAN Chairman Jeff Pasek stated: "Arlene is honored for her achievements as an outstanding leader whose efforts have reached many areas of our community. We recognize the accomplishments of an individual who helped break the glass ceiling for women in the law while devoting enormous time to pro bono and community service activities. Through this event we also provide needed support for JSPAN's unique domestic religious freedom and civil rights program."

Fickler's community service includes the Federation Board of Trustees, the JCC Board, HIAS, JCRC, Temple BZBI, the Philadelphia Bar Foundation, JSPAN's litigating arm of the Church State Policy Center, the JCC Maccabi Games, and other important appointments. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania cum laude and Penn Law School where she was Note Editor of the Law Review, Arlene advanced to partner at Schnader Harrison and then co-founded the firm that bears her name, Hoyle, Fickler, Herschel & Mathes LLP.

Hold the date of November 16 for a great early evening celebration! For an advance reservation and a place on the formal invitation, call or e-mail JSPAN's executive director Lynn Gottlieb ( (610) 416-2542 or lynn@jspan.org).