Barley Snyder Attorneys Rebecca Shanaman and Katelyn Rohrbaugh selected as Central Penn Business Journal’s Women of Influence Award Winners

York, Pa. – Barley Snyder is proud to announce that attorney Rebecca M. Shanaman has been named to the Central Penn Business Journal’s 2025 “Women of Influence” list and Katelyn E. Rohrbaugh has been named to the 2025 “Women to Watch” list.

CPBJ’s annual Women of Influence awards honor exceptional women for their career accomplishments. The Women to Watch list recognizes successful women under the age of 35 who are the next generation of leaders. The honorees are selected based on their professional experience, community involvement and commitment to mentoring by a panel of judges comprised of previous years’ Women of Influence recipients and by the editors of Central Penn Business Journal.

“The 2025 Women of Influence are inspiring leaders who have made significant contributions to Central Pennsylvania and beyond. They are high-achieving role models who mentor and encourage future generations to pursue their own paths and ambitions. Our Women to Watch are impressive young leaders making their mark in the community. We at Central Penn Business Journal are pleased to honor these transformational women,” said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, managing director of BridgeTower Media/Central Penn Business Journal.

Rebecca Shanaman: Women of Influence Honoree
Shanaman is a member of Barley Snyder’s Real Estate and Business practice groups. A seasoned negotiator, she is adept at aligning legal strategy with each client’s distinct goals and priorities. She represents buyers and sellers of commercial real estate from the start of the transaction through closing. She also provides comprehensive corporate support to businesses, encompassing governance matters, contract review, strategic problem solving, and guidance through mergers and acquisitions. In addition, Shanaman has a strong commitment to serving family-owned businesses, understanding the unique dynamics and challenges they face. 

Active in her community, Shanaman serves on the board of directors for Bell Socialization and Braided River Collective. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from LaSalle University and her Juris Doctor degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law.

“I’m deeply honored to be recognized alongside such an inspiring group of leaders,” said Shanaman. “This award is not only a personal milestone, but also a reminder of the responsibility we all share to uplift others, lead with purpose, and give back to the communities that have shaped us.”

Katelyn Rohrbaugh: Women to Watch Honoree
Rohrbaugh is a member of Barley Snyder’s Litigation, Real Estate, Hospitality and Liquor Law groups, in addition to being a licensed title agent. She focuses her practice primarily on litigation matters specifically in the areas of commercial litigation, fiduciary litigation, real estate litigation, appellate litigation and construction litigation. In her real estate practice, Rohrbaugh provides a broad range of services, including commercial transactions, tax assessment appeals and exemptions, and commercial leasing. A niche part of her practice includes assisting and guiding clients through the complexities of liquor law.

Rohrbaugh serves on various boards of local nonprofit organizations, including The Advantage Program of York and TrueNorth Wellness Services. She also serves as Vice President of Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law Bar Association and Chair of the Public Interest Experience Organization, in addition to other volunteer roles. Rohrbaugh earned her Bachelor of Science from West Chester University and her Juris Doctor degree from Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law.

“It’s an incredible honor to be named a ‘Women to Watch’ alongside so many trailblazing professionals,” said Rohrbaugh. “This recognition reflects the guidance of mentors, the support of my peers, and the importance of lifting others as we grow. I look forward to continuing to make an impact in the legal field and in my community.”

All honorees will be recognized at an awards celebration on June 25 at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel. To view the full list of honorees, please visit: https://www.cpbj.com/event/women-of-influence/

About Barley Snyder
Barley Snyder is a law firm based in Pennsylvania with more than 130 attorneys practicing from offices located in Lancaster, York, Reading, Harrisburg, Lebanon, Malvern, Hanover, Gettysburg and Schuylkill Haven, Pa., and Hunt Valley and Columbia, Md. The firm serves businesses, individuals and organizations in all major areas of civil law including business, employment, immigration, employee benefits, finance & creditors’ rights, intellectual property, litigation, estate planning and administration, real estate, tax, construction, environment and energy, health care, education, municipal authority, hospitality, senior living, cybersecurity and food and agribusiness. www.barley.com | @BarleySnyder