By Ballard Spahr LLP issued the following announcement on Apr. 1. Marcel Pratt, the managing partner of Ballard Spahr’s Philadelphia office, has joined the William Penn Foundation Board of Directors. Mr. Pratt is a member of Ballard Spahr’s Litigation Department. His practice includes complex business litigation, antitrust and competition law, loss recovery, investigations, class action litigation, and government relations. He is the immediate past City Solicitor of Philadelphia, the city's highest-ranking lawyer and leader of its 330-member Law Department. Founded in 1945, the William Penn Foundation aims to improve education for children from low-income families, ensure a sustainable environment, and foster creative communities that enhance civic life and advance philanthropy in the Greater Philadelphia region. The Board of Directors includes members of the Haas family and public directors selected for their professional and civic expertise.