The PIDC's chief strategy and communications officer will assume her new leadership role on January 27.

The former trial judge becomes only the fourth CEO, and the first woman, to lead the organization.

Attie's c.v. is filled with cases that address many of the most significant legal challenges of recent years: the "Muslim ban," the separation of children and families at the border, residential segregation, and voting rights, among many others.

Plus, power moves at the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office and Resolve Philadelphia, and recognition for a Swarthmore student who founded an Asian and Pacific Islander American conference.

Plus, Project 440's founder and executive director, Joseph Conyers, is one of 10 national finalists for the Lewis Prize for Music.

Plus, new hires from the City of Philadelphia, and the surprise announcement of a departure from Juntos.

Nine big changes involving 13 leaders — it was a year full of warm welcomes, bittersweet goodbyes, and one startling shake-up.

Plus, power moves at GreenLight Fund Philadelphia, and the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia and Delaware County Chamber of Commerce give their highest awards to women leaders.

Plus, four top-level hires at Esperanza, a new CEO for the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance in Chester County, and the executive director of PICC announces her departure a year in advance.