For Immediate Release
Lancaster, Pa. – Barley Snyder is pleased to announce that partner Lindsey M. Cook has been named to the Central Penn Business Journal’s 2026 Forty Under 40 list.
The CPBJ Forty Under 40 awards recognize emerging leaders throughout Central Pennsylvania who have demonstrated professional excellence, leadership and a strong commitment to community service. Honorees are selected based on their career accomplishments and meaningful contributions to the communities they serve.
“I am honored to be included among this year’s Forty Under 40 honorees,” said Cook. “This recognition reflects the support of my colleagues, mentors, clients and community, and I am grateful for the opportunity to help businesses and individuals throughout Central Pennsylvania navigate complex legal challenges and move forward with confidence.”
Cook is vice chair of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group and co-chair of its Alternative Dispute Resolution Service Team. She concentrates her practice on commercial litigation, representing businesses in complex disputes involving contracts, construction matters, intellectual property claims and insurance coverage issues. She has successfully represented clients in trial and appellate courts throughout Pennsylvania and Maryland and frequently advises tech companies, professional service firms and financial institutions.
In addition to her litigation practice, Cook serves as a panel arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and as a hearing officer for NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation). Her dedication to the legal profession and the Central Pennsylvania community has earned previous recognition, including selection to the Central Penn Business Journal’s 2022 Women of Influence list and Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Stars.
A Lancaster County Native, Cook serves on the Board of Trustees of the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce. She is also President of the Board of Directors of Clare House, a transitional housing program for mothers and children facing homelessness.
The 2026 Forty Under 40 honorees will be recognized at an awards celebration on Monday, October 26 at the Hilton Harrisburg. To view the full list of honorees, visit: https://www.cpbj.com/event/forty-under-40/
About Barley Snyder
Barley Snyder is a law firm based in Pennsylvania with more than 120 attorneys practicing from offices located in Lancaster, York, Reading, Harrisburg, Lebanon, Malvern, Hanover, Gettysburg and Schuylkill Haven, Pa., and Hunt Valley and Columbia, Md. The firm serves businesses, individuals and organizations in all major areas of civil law including business, employment, immigration, employee benefits, finance & creditors’ rights, intellectual property, litigation, estate planning and administration, real estate, tax, construction, environment and energy, health care, education, municipal authority, hospitality, senior living, cybersecurity and food and agribusiness. www.barley.com | @BarleySnyder
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