A true business partner to her clients, Loren L. Speziale is dedicated to helping business owners reach their goals by managing risk, streamlining relationships and processes, and using a proactive, collaborative approach in addressing their business needs.
She serves diverse clients across many sectors including nonprofit, banking, manufacturing, wedding & entertainment, and the equine industry.
Small to mid-sized businesses turn to Loren as a trusted legal advisor for general counsel, contract, financial, entity formation and succession planning matters. Employers value her insights regarding employment matters including employment contracts, handbooks and policies, discrimination claims, confidentiality and non-compete agreements, and workplace investigations.
Within her real estate practice, Loren provides guidance on commercial and residential real estate transactions including, purchase and lease agreements, title disputes, and land development. Additionally, she counsels businesses and area industrial development authorities in local and state economic development matters.
Recognized for her strong leadership and business mind, Loren was appointed to Deputy Managing Partner of Gross McGinley in 2018 and elevated to Equity Partner in 2019.
Outside of the office, Loren is a passionate leader in the community. She holds several esteemed board positions and donates her time and energy to the causes that inspire her. An avid runner and equestrian, Loren is a strong believer in a healthy balance, both in business and in life. She also maintains an AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®.
Education
- Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D., 2002
- Pennsylvania State University, B.S., 1997
Professional Associations
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Bar Association of Lehigh County
- Monroe County Bar Association
- Northampton County Bar Association
Community Involvement
Presentations
- “Privacy Rights in the Workplace”, Bux-Mont Human Resources Association, March 2019
- “None of Your Business: Privacy Rights in the Workplace”, SHRMLV October Conference, 2018
- “The Changing Face of Manufacturing: Protecting Your Business as the Workforce Evolves”, Manufacturers Resource Center Lunch and Learn, September 2018
- “Current Trends and Future Possibilities Under the Fair Labor Standards Act”, SHRMLV Conference, 2017
- “Current Trends Under the Fair Labor Standards Act”, Bar Association of Lehigh County CLE, 2017
- “Drafting and Litigating Restrictive Covenants in the Lehigh Valley”, Society for Human Resource Managers Lehigh Valley Annual Conference, October 2016
- “Continuing Your Business and Planning for the Future”, Pennsylvania Dental Association Insurance Services, September 2016
- “Key Employee Retention”, Lehigh Valley business owners, July 2016
- “Drafting and Litigating Restrictive Covenants in the Lehigh Valley”, Bar Association of Lehigh County CLE, June 2016
- “Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct Update”, Minnesota Mutual Lawyers, April 2016
Publications
- Quoted: “Alt-left or alt-right, your boss has the full right to fire protesters”, Lehigh Valley Business, August 2017
- Quoted: “Lehigh Valley Business Community Warms to Trump Order to Cut Regulations”, Morning Call, January 2017
- Quoted: “New Rule Could Lead Advisers to Dump Small Investors”, Lehigh Valley Business, January 2017
- “Be Wary of Unpaid Rest Breaks for Nonexempt Employees”, Lehigh Valley Business, April 2016
- “Changes to Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure Regarding Sheriff’s Sales”, Gross McGinley Banking Law Update, May 2014
- “Modifications to Contracts by Electronic Communications: The Consequences of Hitting ‘Send’,” Gross McGinley Business Law Update, December 2013
- “Do Your Policies Reflect the New 2013 FMLA Changes?,” Gross McGinley Employment Law Update, June 2013
- “New Jersey Becomes More Business Friendly: Amendments to NJ Corporate Laws,” Gross McGinley Business Law Update, May 2013
Awards & Recognition
- 2018 Women of Influence, Lehigh Valley Business
- 2017 Lehigh Valley Select Lawyers, Lehigh Valley Style Magazine
- 2017 Local Legal Leaders, Lehigh Valley Magazine
- 2014 Lehigh Valley Business Forty Under 40
- 2013 – 2015 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Stars
- 2010 – 2011 New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Stars