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Arbitrator Profile

May 2, 2009

The Natural Arbitrator Knew He Was Destined to Help Others

Ever since his days as a VISTA volunteer, mediator and arbitrator Alan Penkower knew his talents lay in helping people solve problems. He became even more convinced after a 32-year career as a judge in Pittsburgh.

By Mindy Farabee
Daily Journal Staff Writer

LOS ANGELES - In the fifth grade, Alan Penkower was assigned one of those typical grade school reports on adult professions. He all but picked attorney out of a hat - "I guess I was past my fireman, police officer days," he says - but it turned out to be prophetic.

"All these years later, one quote still sticks in my mind, 'The law opens the door to many careers.' For me, it opened the door to a career t...

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