Sauder Schelkopf Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027

August 19, 2026 Sauder Schelkopf is pleased to announce that Joseph Sauder and Matthew Schelkopf have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Best Lawyers is among the legal profession’s most respected peer-reviewed publications. Recognition by Best Lawyers is a meaningful professional distinction, reflecting the regard and confidence of fellow attorneys. Its selection process is based on peer review and is designed to identify lawyers who are highly regarded for their professional abilities within their geographic and practice areas.

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August 21, 2026

Harvard Medical School Agrees to $53 Million Settlement in Anatomical Gift Program Litigation

August 19, 2026 Sauder Schelkopf and Bochetto & Lentz represented families in litigation arising from the theft and sale of human remains donated to Harvard Medical School Harvard Medical School has agreed to a $53 million class action settlement to resolve litigation brought on behalf of families whose loved ones donated their bodies to Harvard’s Anatomical Gift Program and whose remains were implicated in a scheme involving the theft and sale of human body parts. The proposed settlement, which is subject to court approval, would establish two class action settlement funds

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August 20, 2026

Lawdragon Named Joe Sauder Among its 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers for 2026

July 24 , 2026 BERWYN, PA – Sauder Schelkopf LLC is proud to announce that Joseph Sauder has been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers, a prestigious national honor recognizing attorneys who fight for individuals whose rights, dignity, and ability to work and live freely have been unjustly denied. In announcing this year’s guide, Lawdragon writes: “[T]he courageous advocates who are there for victims of discrimination, sexual abuse, police misconduct, civil rights violations and other unconscionable behavior. And right now, we maybe should give them a hand. They continue to

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July 24, 2026

Major Announcement in the Ohio State Dr. Richard Strauss Sexual Abuse Litigation

Columbus, OH (June 3, 2026) — The parties released the following joint statement: “Ohio State and 279 of the 280 individual remaining Richard Strauss survivors involved in the pending litigation have reached settlements in principle in a total amount of $100 million.  The university’s Board of Trustees has now publicly ratified these agreements in principle, and all parties thank the mediators for their assistance. The mediation and its confidentiality are continuing as the parties work to finalize the details of the settlements, and additional information will be shared as appropriate.” Sauder

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June 3, 2026

The National Law Journal Recognizes Sauder Schelkopf as a Finalist in Three 2026 Elite Trial Lawyers Award Categories

May 26, 2026 – Sauder Schelkopf has once again been recognized among the nation’s leading plaintiffs’ firms, earning finalist honors in three categories for the 2026 Elite Trial Lawyers Awards presented by The National Law Journal. The firm was named a finalist in the Civil Rights/Discrimination (Non-Employment), Class Action, and Consumer Protection categories. The annual Elite Trial Lawyers Awards honor the most innovative and accomplished plaintiff-side attorneys and law firms in the country. Finalists are selected based on significant results, groundbreaking litigation, and advocacy on behalf of individuals, consumers, and communities nationwide.

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May 26, 2026

Federal Court Allows Ohio State University Sexual Abuse Survivors to Pursue Full Measure of Economic Damages

Columbus, OH (April 28, 2026) — Survivors in the Ohio State University sexual abuse litigation secured an important ruling as Judge Michael Watson of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio confirmed that plaintiffs may pursue a broad range of compensatory damages under Title IX. Rejecting the University’s effort to limit recovery to tuition-related losses, the Court held that plaintiffs are “not categorically prohibited” from seeking damages for lost educational opportunities, lost earnings and earning capacity, and the costs of treating physical injuries resulting from the abuse.

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April 28, 2026
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