FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Brentwood Bank and Union Building and Loan Savings Bank to Merge BETHEL PARK, Pa.–(July 19, 2018)— Mutual Holding Company of Western Pennsylvania, the holding company for Brentwood Bank (“Brentwood”), and Union Building and Loan Savings Bank (“Union”) have announced the execution of an agreement and plan of merger pursuant to which Union […]

Pillar+Aught co-founder Todd Shill served as production counsel on four new television projects airing this Summer on the A&E, Animal Planet, and Bravo networks:   A&E specials “The Plot Against America” and “The Spy Who Raised Me”   Animal Planet’s new series “Extinct or Alive”   Bravo’s reality series “Your Husband Is Cheating On Us” […]

Pillar+Aught Co-Founder and Principal Ken Rollins was quoted at length in a June 4, 2018 article published by S&P Global and titled “Lack of CEO-in-waiting a major issue for many CUs, industry attorney says.” Ken presented on the topic of CEO succession planning at the Pennsylvania Credit Union Association’s 2018 annual convention on May 21st at […]

For Immediate Release Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. Receives Regulatory Approvals for First Priority Merger MILLERSBURG, Pa. (May 31, 2018) (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. (“Mid Penn”) (NASDAQ:  MPB) and First Priority Financial Corp. (“First Priority”) (OTCQX: FPBK) announced today that they have received all required approvals from the applicable bank regulatory agencies to […]

Pillar+Aught was selected to serve as legal counsel to the Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority (SARAA).  SARAA is the owner and operator of the Harrisburg International Airport as well as other regional airports in Central Pennsylvania. Pillar+Aught was chosen following a competitive selection process and submitted its proposal in conjunction with Post & Schell and […]

We are proud to announce that Pillar+Aught co-founder Lindsey Snavely was selected by the Central Penn Business Journal to receive a 2018 Women of Influence Award.  The Women of Influence Awards honor established business leaders with proven track records of community service and business accomplishments.  These women influence others through their personal successes and achievements. […]

Kate Deringer Sallie, a principal at Pillar+Aught, was presented with the 2018 Recognition of Excellence Champion for Women Award in the affiliate member category.  This award, presented by the PA Bankers Association, recognizes a seasoned male or female professional at a PA Bankers’ Affiliate Member, who through personal commitment, application and dedication, continuously promotes and […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. and First Priority Financial Corp. Announce Agreement to Merge MILLERSBURG, Pa. (Jan. 16, 2018) (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Mid Penn Bancorp, Inc. (“Mid Penn”) (NASDAQ:  MPB), headquartered in Millersburg, Pennsylvania, and First Priority Financial Corp. (“First Priority”) (OTCQX: FPBK), headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, today jointly announced the signing of […]

Juniata Valley Financial Corp. to acquire Liverpool Community Bank Company Release –  December 29, 2017 MIFFLINTOWN, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)—Juniata Valley Financial Corp. (“Juniata”) (OTC Pink: JUVF), the bank holding company of The Juniata Valley Bank (“JVB”), and Liverpool Community Bank (“Liverpool”), have announced the execution of an agreement and plan of merger pursuant to which Juniata […]

Pillar+Aught Principal Kevin Gold’s article “Key Aspects of Cybersecurity Awareness Training” appears in the November 2017 edition of the PA Association of Community Bankers’ Transactions Magazine. PACB Transactions Magazine November 2017