Abby is an attorney in the firm’s Business, Real Estate and Transportation, Logistics & Trade groups. She takes a pragmatic, client-first approach to the practice of law, prioritizing clear communication and effective, results-driven solutions. Abby believes that truly understanding her clients – their goals, challenges and priorities – is essential to providing meaningful legal guidance. By building strong relationships and demystifying complex legal issues, Abby works to streamline processes and avoid unnecessary complications. With a solid foundation in both legal principles and the technology that powers modern legal practice, she delivers efficient, forward-thinking service tailored to each client’s unique needs.

In her business practice, Abby advises clients on all aspects of their business, ranging from entity selection and formation to succession planning. Abby counsels public and private entities – including closely held and family-owned businesses – on mergers, acquisitions, corporate governance, shareholder buyouts, and a variety of other transactional matters. She regularly engages with clients on general business issues including contract drafting, review and negotiation. In particular, Abby has extensive experience reviewing vendor, supply and services contracts, giving her a strong foundation for advising businesses on the agreements they rely on every day.

A large portion of Abby’s practice is assisting clients with mergers and acquisitions, including both stock and asset transactions, as well as reorganizations. Her work in the mergers & acquisitions arena touches on many different industry sectors, including companies in the technology, health care, manufacturing and professional service sectors. Abby also regularly advises family-owned businesses, bringing a thoughtful approach to the unique dynamics and sensitivities those deals often present. In addition, she works frequently with private equity investors as part of her mergers and acquisitions practice. Abby has actively worked on a wide variety of deals and structures, including complex earn-outs and management buy-outs.

In her transportation and trade practice, Abby delivers sophisticated and practical advice to clients in a broad range of industries on both domestic and international regulatory and commercial matters, with the aim of minimizing supply chain disruptions and avoiding costly penalties, sanctions and shipping delays. She closely monitors developments in tariff policy and provides strategic guidance to businesses navigating the challenges and opportunities that come with shifting trade regulations.

Furthermore, Abby brings valuable experience in planning and executing real estate transactions which complements her broader business practice. She advises clients on the acquisition, financing, and disposition of commercial and residential properties, providing practical, deal-focused guidance at every stage.

Before joining the firm, Abby clerked for Chief Judge Leonard P. Stark of the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. Abby also previously practiced environmental law, where she represented clients in administrative negotiations with government agencies, advised clients regarding compliance and permitting under federal and state environmental regulations and assisted with litigation of environmental claims.

Abby and her family live in Hershey and enjoy spending much of their free time in its family-friendly hot spots.