Attorney Jacqueline M. Reynolds Receives Montgomery Bar Association's Margaret Richardson Award

Attorney Jacqueline M. Reynolds of Friedman Schuman Layser PC was honored with the Montgomery Bar Association's Margaret Richardson Award during the Association's Women's Networking Night. The award, named for the Association's first female member, recognizes attorneys who actively promote the role of women within the legal field and advance women's legal rights or access to legal assistance. Recipients are selected by the Montgomery Bar Association's Women in the Law Committee.

"I'm truly honored and grateful to my colleagues at the Bar," Reynolds stated. "My goal is to set the standard by extending a hand to lift up the next generation and keep moving the profession forward." Reynolds focuses her legal practice on areas including medical malpractice, personal injury, crime victims' rights, and product liability litigation. She is a past president of the Montgomery Bar Association and currently serves as president of the Montgomery Bar Foundation.

This recognition underscores the ongoing importance of mentorship and advocacy for women in law. The award criteria highlight work that directly impacts the professional landscape and legal support available to women. Reynolds's receipt of this award follows her previous honor, the Association's 2024 President's Award, indicating sustained contributions to the legal community. Her career, which includes trial work in state and federal courts through verdict and appeal, exemplifies the professional engagement the award seeks to celebrate.

The firm Friedman Schuman Layser PC, where Reynolds is a principal, is a full-service law firm based in Fort Washington, PA, that serves families of wrongful death and other personal injury victims across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The firm's attorneys handle all phases of litigation, including investigations, discovery, and trial. More information about the firm can be found at https://www.fsl-law.com. Details about the Montgomery Bar Association and its initiatives are available at https://www.montgomerybar.org.

The Margaret Richardson Award serves as a significant benchmark within the Pennsylvania legal community, honoring those who contribute to a more inclusive and supportive professional environment. By recognizing attorneys like Reynolds, the award reinforces the value of leadership and advocacy in shaping the future of the legal profession, particularly in enhancing opportunities and support for women lawyers and clients. This award matters because it highlights systemic efforts to address gender disparities in law, promoting mentorship and advocacy that can lead to greater equity and access to justice. The implications include fostering a more diverse legal workforce, improving legal outcomes for women clients, and setting precedents for professional recognition that prioritize contributions to inclusivity over traditional metrics alone.