Background
Adams, Barbara was born on November 17, 1951 in Hutchinson, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Robert Thomas and MaryJane (Lewis) Adams.
Adams, Barbara was born on November 17, 1951 in Hutchinson, Kansas, United States. Daughter of Robert Thomas and MaryJane (Lewis) Adams.
Smith College (Bachelor of Arts, 1973). Temple University (Juris Doctor, 1978).
Worked at Duane, Morris & Heckscher LLP (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) specializing in General Practice. Admitted to the bar, 1978, Pennsylvania. The firm was founded in Philadelphia in 1904 by Russell Duane, Roland S. Morris and Stevens Heckscher.
As the practice has expanded, offices have been added throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. The firm's practice is devoted to the representation of businesses, both publicly held and privately owned, and individuals with business and personal issues. The firm serves as general counsel to companies located or doing business in the commercial centers of the Mid-Atlantic region, and also represents many large national and international enterprises.
In addition to corporate and individual clients, the firm represents trade associations, educational and healthcare institutions, charities and religious organizations.
Coord. housing task force Rendell Transition Team, Philadelphia, 1991-1992. Member, secretary Philadelphia Charter Change Commission, since 1992. Member, secretary, board directors Philadelphia Neighborhood Enterprise, 1989-1993.
Board directors Pennsylvania Association Bond Lawyers, since 1991. Member, treasurer, board directors Reading Terminal Market Corporation. Member Philadelphia Gas Commission.
Member American Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Philadelphia Bar Association, National Association Bond Lawyers, Pennsylvania Association Bond Lawyers.
Married John B. Rosenthal, April 22, 1983 (divorced 1986). Children: Anna Adams-Sarthou, Kari Torp, Sian Torp.
