Firm News

July 18, 2025 — After a six-year pause caused by appellate delays that reached the U.S. Supreme Court, depositions are finally underway in the landmark sexual abuse lawsuits filed by former student-athletes against The Ohio State University. The federal judge overseeing the case has also appointed former U.S. District Judge Layn Phillips to serve as mediator in an effort to resolve the cases short of trial. The litigation, which stems from decades of sexual abuse by former team doctor Richard Strauss, entered a new phase this week with the deposition of

Berwyn, PA – June 12, 2025 – Sauder Schelkopf LLC is honored to announce that it has been named Litigation Department of the Year in the Class Action category by The Legal Intelligencer as part of its 2025 Pennsylvania Legal Awards. This recognition highlights the firm’s exceptional achievements in high-impact litigation and its unwavering commitment to justice. The Legal Intelligencer’s Professional Excellence Awards celebrate law firms and attorneys across Pennsylvania and Delaware who have made a significant and positive impact on the legal profession. Sauder Schelkopf’s recognition reflects a landmark year

Documentary Highlights Decades-Long Fight for Justice by Survivors of Dr. Richard Strauss’ Abuse COLUMBUS, OHIO – June 5, 2025: Sauder Schelkopf LLC, a national law firm representing survivors of sexual abuse, applauds the upcoming release of Surviving Ohio State, a powerful new HBO documentary that premieres June 17 and will stream on Max. Directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Eva Orner and produced by George Clooney, Grant Heslov, and David Glasser, the film exposes decades of sexual abuse by former Ohio State University physician Dr. Richard Strauss and the university’s longstanding failure

Berwyn, PA (June 3, 2025) – Sauder Schelkopf’s partner Joseph Sauder has been appointed Interim Co-Lead Counsel in a consolidated class action stemming from widespread technical failures during the February 2025 California Bar Examination. The lawsuits target ProctorU, Inc., doing business as Meazure Learning, for critical malfunctions in its online proctoring software that disrupted thousands of bar examinees during the high-stakes exam. Mr. Sauder is a nationally recognized trial lawyer representing individuals, abuse survivors, consumers, and employees in complex litigation. A former Philadelphia prosecutor, he currently serves as court-appointed lead counsel

Berwyn, PA – May 22, 2025 – Sauder Schelkopf proudly announces that three of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2025 editions of Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars. These honors reflect the firm’s continued commitment to excellence in complex litigation and client advocacy nationwide. Joseph G. Sauder has been named to the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list for the 15th consecutive year (2011–2025). He was also recognized on the Top 100 in Pennsylvania and Top 100 in Philadelphia lists, underscoring his national reputation for leadership in class action,