JustLaws President Steve Masters
to co-lead session on
"Managing Relationships between Developers and Community"
at December 10th symposium

Philadelphia, December 5, 2014:
 

 President Steve Masters, Esquire will co-lead a break-out session on Managing Relationships Between Developers and Community at the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporation’s second annual symposium on Equitable Development.

The break-out session will explore how community-based organizations partner and/or negotiate with private developers to win real and lasting community benefits. It will follow a keynote presentation by Angela Glover Blackwell, Founder and CEO of PolicyLink.
 

To register click on this link.
 
Steve Masters is a licensed attorney with over three decades of experience in community empowerment law, legislative drafting, lobbying and grassroots advocacy.
 
Prior to starting his own law firm   in 2012, Steve spent twelve years at the Philadelphia City Council where he served as Council President Anna Verna’s zoning lawyer, helping developers and concerned community groups settle their differences and reach community benefits agreements that stood the test of time. When negotiated solutions weren't possible, Steve turned to the courts to win decisive legal victories for his clients.

 
Steve also designed and staffed City Council’s city-wide and local nuisance business task forces where community leaders worked hand in hand with elected officials and City and State law enforcement agencies to eliminate vexing quality of life issues like nuisance Stop-N-Gos and night clubs. While at City Council Steve pioneered the use of community benefits agreements with take-out beer licenses, turning many nuisance beer sellers into responsible businesses. His efforts were recognized by State Representative Cherelle Parker, who awarded Steve a Dedicated Community Service Award in 2007.