Recognizing Excellence: Ruxandra Osgood Promoted to Partner at Pond Lehocky

We are thrilled to announce that Ruxandra Osgood has been promoted to partner at Pond Lehocky Giordano, marking a significant milestone in her illustrious career. This well-deserved promotion is a testament to her unwavering commitment, exemplary skills, and steadfast dedication to protecting the rights of injured workers.

Ruxandra’s journey with Pond Lehocky began during her third year at Villanova University School of Law, where she interned with the firm. Since earning her law degree in 2014, she has dedicated her career to exclusively practicing workers’ compensation law, becoming a staunch advocate for injured workers. Her deep understanding of the intricacies of this area of law and her unyielding pursuit of justice have made her an invaluable asset to the firm and its clients.

Ruxandra’s educational background laid a strong foundation for her legal career. She earned her bachelor’s degree in industrial and labor relations from Cornell University in 2011. Her time at Cornell was marked by excellence not only in academics but also in athletics, where she served as an All-Ivy athlete and captain of the Division I varsity women’s tennis team. These experiences honed her leadership, communication, and management skills—qualities that have undoubtedly contributed to her success in the legal field.

Beyond her academic and professional achievements, Ruxandra is a highly active member of the legal community. She serves on the Executive Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Section as a Legislative Liaison, where she plays a pivotal role in shaping policies that impact workers’ rights. She is also an active member of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association, the Pennsylvania Association for Justice, and the New Jersey State Bar Association. Her dedication to her field extends to academia, where she has been a guest lecturer at Villanova Law School, sharing her expertise in Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law.

Ruxandra’s influence and contributions to the field are further highlighted by her published works in The Legal Intelligencer, where she has written extensively on topics related to workers’ compensation. Her thought leadership and ability to navigate complex legal issues underscore her reputation as a trusted advocate and thought leader in her practice area.

Fluent in both English and Romanian, Ruxandra’s multicultural background allows her to connect with a diverse range of clients, ensuring that their voices are heard and their needs are met with compassion and precision.

Ruxandra exemplifies the values and ethos of Pond Lehocky Giordano. Her promotion to partner is not only a reflection of her professional achievements but also her personal qualities of integrity, resilience, and empathy. Her colleagues describe her as incredibly capable, unfailingly conscientious, and driven to serve clients with unparalleled dedication. She embodies the skillfulness and determination that define the firm’s partners.

On behalf of everyone at Pond Lehocky Giordano, we extend our warmest congratulations to Ruxandra Osgood on this well-earned promotion. We are confident that her leadership and expertise will continue to elevate our firm and reinforce our commitment to advocating for the rights of injured workers. Here’s to celebrating Ruxandra’s accomplishments and looking forward to her continued success as a partner at Pond Lehocky Giordano!