Snell & Wilmer Partner Howard Sobelman Elected to the Board of Directors for One Step Beyond

(PHOENIX – July 22, 2024) – One Step Beyond, Inc. (OSBI), a Phoenix-based nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programming and services for adults (18+) who have intellectual disabilities, elected Snell & Wilmer Partner Howard Sobelman to the Board of Directors.

One Step Beyond’s mission is to provide programs and services that empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to achieve optimal independence, meaningful employment, significant social relationships, and full participation in the community. The organization’s programs focus on life skills, employment readiness, culinary skills, education, fitness and the arts.

“I am deeply honored to join the board of this incredible organization,” said Sobelman. “Empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities is a mission I am passionate about and I am committed to leveraging my experience and resources to help One Step Beyond further its community services.”

Within the community, Howard is a strong advocate for those with neurodiversity. He serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for First Place AZ, a residential development that supports autistic adults. Howard also serves on the Board of the Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center, an organization committed to advancing opportunities for individuals with autism and their families.

Howard’s intellectual property practice concentrates on patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, licensing, and due diligence. His experience and knowledge include working with an array of technologies such as blockchain technologies, big data, software, hardware, internet, business methods, aerospace, solar tracking, financial services, financial planning, insurance products, medical products, mechanical, biotechnology, fiber optics, holography, among many others. Howard was recently recognized by Chambers USA: America’s Leading for Business® for his Intellectual Property practice and is an AV Preeminent lawyer as designated by Martindale-Hubbell®. He is recognized by IAM Patent 1000, Intellectual Property Magazine, The Best Lawyers in America®, and Super Lawyers®. He was also named a Phoenix Lawyer of the Year for patent law, copyright law, and IP litigation for several years.

“Howard’s dedication to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities aligns perfectly with our mission at One Step Beyond. His extensive experience and advocacy within the neurodiverse community will undoubtedly bring valuable insights and leadership to our Board of Directors,” said Madison Blanton, CEO of One Step Beyond, Inc.

 About One Step Beyond, Inc.

Phoenix-based One Step Beyond, Inc. (OSBI) is a private, nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programming and services for adults who have intellectual disabilities. One Step Beyond empowers its members to achieve independence, self-sufficiency, and employment through innovative culinary, education, fitness, and arts programs and strategic partnerships with local businesses that enable participants to contribute to and achieve greater social participation in their communities. One Step Beyond has five locations in the Phoenix Metro area, including Glendale, Peoria, Scottsdale, Southwest Phoenix and Surprise, as well as a location in San Carlos, California. For more information about One Step Beyond programs and services, visit https://osbi.org/.

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