Cohen & Grigsby Attorney Appointed to North Boroughs YMCA Board of Management

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Cohen & Grigsby, a business law firm with headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pa., and an office in Bonita Springs, Fla., is pleased to announce that attorney Alicia M. Passerin, Ph.D. has been appointed to the North Boroughs YMCA Board of Management.  In this role, Passerin will work with other board members to develop and implement programs for the North Boroughs YMCA that benefit youth, seniors and families in the local community.

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"Alicia will undoubtedly prove to be a valuable and dedicated member of the YMCA Board of Management," said Jack Elliott, president and chief executive officer of Cohen & Grigsby.  "Her commitment to the community exemplifies our 'Culture of Performance' at Cohen & Grigsby.   Our attorneys strive for excellence not only at work but also in their efforts to serve others and their communities."

Passerin is an associate in Cohen & Grigsby's Intellectual Property Group, where she concentrates her practice on patent prosecution, protection of trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, licensing, opinions and litigation.  She is a member of the Pittsburgh Intellectual Property Law Association, and was selected for inclusion in the Rising Stars Edition of Pennsylvania Super Lawyers.  Passerin is also on the board for the Animal Care and Assistance Fund, a benevolent extension of Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Care.

The North Boroughs YMCA is located in the heart of the business district in Bellevue, PA.  The organization offers a state-of-the-art health and wellness center to help serve the community's wellness needs.  The North Boroughs YMCA also collaborates with neighboring school districts to offer quality child care and sports programs for local youths.

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