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and later judge of the Court of Common Pleas. "We answered
to Rita, as she was Judge Sweeney's right hand woman. She
was quite a lady! Very few cases were appealed as the result of
arbitration, and the arbitration program saved the county a lot of
money. The limits went from $2,000 to $50,000, and the cases
were heard in front of 3 appointed lawyers. It was a serious
program, and one that is still thriving today. My contribution to
the initial Arbitration Program was probably the most important
thing in which I have been involved. I am fortunate to have
had the opportunity to be a part of the history of the court and
witness how it has evolved over the years."

Kristine Dick, 2017 "Courthouse
Geezer"
After graduating Penncrest High School in 1989 as a member
of the National Honor Society and a recipient of the John K.
Barrall Award for being the Outstanding Graduating Senior of
Media Borough, Kristine began an internship in the Delaware
County Register of Wills. She continued her employment there
while attending Penn State University at the Delaware County
campus. After graduating Penn State with a BA in Economics
and 2 minors in Labor & Industrial Relations and Business,
Kristine did a summer study in International Economics, through
Penn State, at Oxford University. As the economy was going
through a Recession, and she was not able to find employment
in her field of study, Kristine stayed with the Register of Wills
office. She eventually became a Deputy, then First DeputyChief Orphans' Court Administrator, and ultimately the Chief
Deputy of the office. During her tenure there, she wrote an
office book on Orphans' Court procedure, worked on budgets,
software, senior seminars, CLEs, Register of Wills hearings,
many projects, and personnel issues. Kristine has written and
assisted in writing some of the Delaware County Orphans'
Court local rules. Over the years, she has helped thousands of
people, including many lawyers, with procedural questions and
problems. Annually, she oversees 3,000 new probates, 2,500 new
Marriage License applications, 1,000 new Orphans' Court filings
and the collection of about $40 million in Inheritance Taxes.
Kristine has worked under 9 President Judges and 5 Registers
of Wills. She has received service awards and a Distinguished
Service and Exemplary Citizenship Award from the County

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for helping save a customer's life. Outside of the Register of
Wills office, Kristine is a member of the Penn State Alumni
Association, Neumann University's Cultural Arts Forum, The
Barnes Foundation and The Classic Car Club of America, where
she has served as a member of the Board of Directors for the
Delaware Valley Region. Kristine is an ex-officio member of
the Delaware County Bar Association's Orphans' Court Rules
Committee and a new member of the Delaware County Estate
Planning Council.

Keynote Speaker Father Rob Hagan,
OSA, Associate Athletic Director,
Villanova, and Team Chaplain for the
Villanova University Basketball Team.
In his 14th season at Villanova, Rev. Rob Hagan, OSA, is an
Associate Athletic Director. As part of his role in the Athletic
Department, he oversees the areas of Sports Medicine and
Strength and Conditioning, and is also the administrator for
the golf and tennis programs. Father Rob came to Villanova in
2003 as the Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance, and was
promoted to his current position in July 2004.
Father Rob graduated from Villanova with a Bachelor of
Arts degree in 1987. He went on to earn a J.D. from Widener
University School of Law in 1990. After receiving his law
degree, Father Rob spent seven years as an attorney with Gillin
and Associates, where he served as Criminal Defense Counsel,
in addition to handling contract negotiations, arbitrations and
mediations. He also served as assistant counsel to the Solicitor
for the Delaware County Solid Waste Authority and the
Delaware County Register of Wills.
Father Rob entered the Order of Saint Augustine in
1997. He served as Chaplain at Thomas Jefferson University
Hospital in Philadelphia and at the University of Maryland,
College Park, and received a Masters in Theology from the
Washington Theological Union in 2003. He is a past member
of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Delaware County Bar
Association and the Delaware County Association of Criminal
Defense Attorneys. Father Rob also serves as the chaplain for the
Villanova men's basketball and football teams.

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