PHILADELPHIA, September 22, 2021 — The Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) has appointed Debra Steiner Friedman as their new board chair to oversee PYN’s board of directors. Friedman has served on PYN’s board since 2013 and previously served as the vice-chair.

Friedman is a member of Cozen O’Connor’s Labor & Employment Department and focuses her counseling and litigation practice on compliance with federal and state employment laws and regulations, noncompetition disputes, business torts, corporate reorganizations, affirmative action issues, and defense of discrimination claims.

About the Philadelphia Youth Network

The Philadelphia Youth Network is a youth workforce development organization that creates education and employment opportunities for youth and young adults. PYN believes every young person deserves the chance to cultivate their talents and to achieve their dreams.

About Cozen O'Connor

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