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The Monthly Newspaper of the Philadelphia Bar Association Vol. 37, No. 2 February 2008 Four New Chancellor’s Reception Standing Committees Established n By Jeff Lyons
Four new standing committees have been created by Chancellor A. Michael Pratt to better serve the needs of the Association’s membership. The new committees include Corporate In-House Counsel, Employee Benefits, Insurance Law and Intellectual Property. “These are emerging practice areas for our membership that we felt were under- represented in our committee structure,” Pratt said. “These new committees will Photo by Jeff Lyons Judge Theodore A. McKee (right) of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit greets Chancellor A. Michael give even more Philadelphia lawyers the Pratt at the Chancellor’s Reception on Jan. 9 at the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue. More than 600 people opportunity to get involved with our As- lined up to greet the new Chancellor and wish their colleagues well for the new year. For more photos, see Page 8. sociation.” Douglas Gaston and Marilyn Hefley are co-chairs of the Corporate In-House Counsel Committee. The Employee Ben- Bench-Bar Conference continued on page 21 Makes Return to Bally’s n By Jeff Lyons Conference is co-chaired by Albert In This Issue D. Dandridge III, Molly Peckman 4 Volunteer Training The Association’s Annual and Rosemary Pinto. Bench-Bar Conference returns “We’re looking forward to another 5 Video Podcasts to Bally’s Atlantic City again this fantastic weekend of education and year, for two days of education and socializing,” said Chancellor A. 6 Day of Service camaraderie on Friday, Sept. 19 and Michael Pratt. “The Bench-Bar Con- Saturday, Sept. 20. ference is a great venue for lawyers to 10 Build a Network Nearly 400 judges and attor- get to know judges, and each other, 12 Bar Leadership neys attended the 2007 Bench-Bar better while gaining insight in their Conference. This marks the fifth chosen fields of practice.” 24 Feasts to Famine consecutive year the Conference will Bally’s offers more than 1,700 This year’s Bench-Bar Conference will be be held in Atlantic City. This year’s continued on page 20 held Sept. 19 and 20 at Bally’s Atlantic City.
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Associate Editors Impediments to True Diversity Heather J. Holloway Asima Panigrahi “I have a dream that my four little about how to achieve the By A. Michael Pratt American attorney was Brian K. Sims children will one day live in a nation where meaningful inclusion of promoted to partner. I Kathryn C. Harr they will not be judged by the color of their minorities in the upper hope that the roughly Ria C. Momblanco skin, but by the content of their character.” mainstream of society. 350 African-American Regina Parker - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In our legal commu- nonpartners currently Polly Shaffer nity nationwide, studies employed at these 20 Raymond M. Williams As we celebrate the birthday of Dr. show that while there firms will have a better Contributing Editor Martin Luther King Jr., I honored his have been small and chance at partnership in Richard Max Bockol memory by listening again to a series of consistent increases in the near future. his most memorable speeches. This par- the proportion of minor- In the Philadelphia Advisory Editors ticular line is one of my favorites; it is also ity lawyers in large law legal community, much Bruce H. Bikin Molly Peckman one of the most quoted (and misused) in firms, it has been slow attention has been Marc W. Reuben America. progress at best. In many focused on this issue. I, like all of you, long for the day medium and small firms, the progress is Lawyers of color continue to make up Director of Communications when King’s dream that we judge people even worse. a small percentage of law firm attorneys Mark A. Tarasiewicz only by the “content of their character” Last year, for the first time, the Minor- and less than three percent of law firm Senior Managing Editor becomes a reality. Unfortunately, we con- ity Law Journal asked firms to report how partners. Jeff Lyons tinue to have much work to do in this re- many of the new partners added during In some large firms, minority lawyers gard. We have made some progress in this the calendar year – whether promoted or are now hired more aggressively but often Copy Editor Adrienne Cornwall country – and in the legal profession – in hired laterally – were minority lawyers. find long-term success elusive due to a achieving a level of racial inclusion and According to the results, some 2.1 percent lack of mentoring and practice develop- Executive Director acceptance. We need only look at Barack of newly promoted partners were African ment opportunities. Kenneth Shear Obama’s historic performance in the American; 5.5 percent were Asian Ameri- Our law firms and legal departments Democratic caucus and primary in the can; and 2.4 percent were Hispanic. That can do better. Much better. The Philadelphia Bar Reporter (ISSN 1098-5352) is published monthly and available by subscription for $45 overwhelmingly white states of Iowa and means in most cases that firms are far This is why it is not only important, per year by the Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Mar- New Hampshire. No matter how cynical from promoting at rates that reflect the but absolutely critical, that we enact bold, ket St., 11th floor, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2911. Period- you are about the state of race relations, number of minorities in the general legal sweeping measures to tear down these icals postage paid at Philadelphia, Pa. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Philadelphia Bar Reporter, you must admit that Obama’s showing in population. impediments to real diversity. And your c/o Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Market St., 11th these two states shows progress. And here’s the most telling statistic, Bar Association is setting the standard on floor, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2955. Telephone: (215) But for this country to truly move according to the Minority Law Journal: this issue. 238-6300. Association Web site: philadelphiabar.org. forward and break down the remaining Among the 20 most diverse firms on their This year, the Association will take Newspaper e-mail address: [email protected]. The editorial and other views expressed in the Phila- barriers to racial inclusion, we must not scorecard, which together made 160 new decisive action to move us toward real delphia Bar Reporter are not necessarily those of the be afraid to talk openly and honestly partners last year, exactly one African- continued on page 25 Association, its officers or its members. Advertising rates and information are available from Howard Hyatt at MediaTwo, 1014 W. 36th St., Baltimore, MD, 21211. Telephone: (410) 902-5797. Page 1 skyline photo by Edward Savaria, Jr./PCVB Order Legal Directory and Get Free Online Access
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committee spotlight Volunteer Attorney Training Calendar Announced n By Sara Woods of trainings to facilitate the recruitment of and Marsha Cohen new volunteers to pro bono. Upcoming Training Programs Friday, May 2 Tax - The training calendar arose out of a Friday, Feb. 8 Sponsored by Philadelphia VIP and CEIBA at Morgan, Lewis & The Philadelphia legal community discussion with area law firm pro bono Guardianship - Sponsored by Phila- is known for its commitment to pro bono coordinators who suggested having a Bockius LLP. delphia VIP and Legal Clinic for the Wednesday, May 7 service. Philadelphia firms are often rec- calendar of pro bono training sessions. In Disabled at Ballard Spahr Andrews & How to Handle a Child Abuse Case- ognized for their outstanding pro bono addition, the coordinators recommended Ingersoll, LLP. number and strong pro bono policies, having the trainings on a more regular Tuesday, Feb. 26 Sponsored by Support Center for Child Advocates at The CLE Confer- and individual Philadelphia attorneys schedule, either the same day of the week Grandparent Custody - Sponsored by are lauded both locally and nationally or the same time each month. ence Center. SeniorLAW Center at Ballard Spahr Friday, May 30 for their public service work. In 2007, We are pleased to announce the Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP. Summer Law Student Pro Bono Pro- we continued that tradition of excellent new training calendar. Each training is Friday, March 7 gram at The CLE Conference Center. service. sponsored by one or more Philadelphia Divorce - Sponsored by Philadelphia Friday, June 27 The Pro Bono Committee, a sub- public interest agencies, to ensure both a VIP, Legal Clinic for the Disabled and Custody (sponsor to be announced) committee of the Association’s Delivery diversity of training topics and to respond Women Against Abuse at Obermayer of Legal Services Committee, consists to emerging needs in the community. Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP. Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP. Tuesday, Sept. 16 of members from both the private and The training calendar, we hope, will serve Friday, April 4 Corporate Pro Bono Day - Sponsored public sectors, working together to sup- as a bridge between the private sector and Civil Forfeiture - Sponsored by Phila- by Philadelphia VIP, DELVACCA and port the development and delivery of pro the public sector, as well as accomplish delphia VIP and Philadelphia Legal Corporate Pro Bono Committee at the bono services. our goal of recruiting more volunteers for Assistance at Pepper Hamilton LLP. In 2008, we are pleased to report that pro bono work. Enterprise Center. our ongoing initiatives to support and de- In addition to our new initiatives, liver pro bono services continue, and we the committee continues to focus on its regular Open Houses and Pro Bono Road co-sponsored a legal clinic for the Martin have worked tirelessly on a new calendar goals for 2007-2008, including offering Shows, continuing to promote poverty Luther King Day of Service. law practice groups at area firms, and in- For more information or to register volving pro bono service in special events, Sara Woods and Marsha Cohen are co-chairs WebCheck for a pro bono training program, visit including the Bench/Bar conference in of the Delivery of Legal Services Committee philadelphiabar.org. September. Finally, the committee again Pro Bono Subcommittee.
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4 Philadelphia Bar Reporter February 2008 philadelphiabar.org Board of Governors Retreat City’s Leaders Star in Bar’s New Video Podcast Series
The Bar Association has crafted a spired him, including Project H.O.M.E.’s new series of quick, sharp video podcasts, Sister Mary Scullion; and Dungee Glenn which complement an already extensive draws her leadership inspiration from audio podcast lineup. The Leadership Congressman Chaka Fattah and her late Video Podcast Series features prominent brother. Philadelphians discussing their roles as Accessing these videos is as easy as leaders, revealing who inspired them accessing the audio podcasts: Current as leaders, and outlining what kind of subscribers to the Bar Association’s “Hot leadership the city needs right now. Interviews with Very Cool People” audio Former Chancellors (above, from left) Abraham C. Reich, Francis P. Devine The series kicks off with an interview podcasts will automatically receive these III, Audrey C. Talley, Alan M. Gordon and Andre Dennis meet at the Board with A. Michael Pratt, the Association’s video podcasts. If you are not yet a of Governors Retreat at Harrah’s Atlantic City on Jan. 11. The former new Chancellor, and also features inter- subscriber, go the Association’s Podcast Chancellors discussed the responsibilities of Bar leadership. Philadelphia views with Mural Arts Program Director homepage – philadelphiabar.org/page/ City Council members (below, from left) James Kenney and Blondell Reyn- olds Brown, and Ahmeenah Young, executive vice president and general Jane Golden, Wireless Philadelphia CEO Podcast – and sign up. manager of the Pennsylvania Convention Center, were panelists for a Greg Goldman and School Reform Com- The videos can be downloaded and program on working together to improve the city. The panel was moder- mission Chairwoman Sandra Dungee viewed on a video iPod, or similar ated by Vice Chancellor Scott F. Cooper and also included Paul Levy of the Glenn. handheld device. Of course, with a simple Center City District and Brett Mandel of Philadelphia Forward. Pratt cites his mother and the Rev. Dr. click, Web site visitors can watch the Martin Luther King Jr. as leaders who videos directly on their computer. have inspired him. Golden says she drew The Association has dozens of audio tremendous inspiration from renowned podcasts with programming featuring Los Angeles muralist Judy Baca; Gold- major bar events, speaker programs, law man points to local leaders who have in- practice management advice and more.
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philadelphiabar.org February 2008 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 5 Bar Foundation Grantees Collaborate on MLK Day of Service
It’s a new year for By Elaine Rinaldi this “one-stop-shop” for a new Philadelphia! legal services. The clinic was With Michael Nutter a way for lawyers and the moving into the may- legal community to become or’s office, Philadel- involved in what is now phia is entering a new one of the largest MLK phase. The January Day of Service events in the 2008 Greater Phila- country. For some of the 32 delphia Dr. Martin private bar attorneys who Luther King Jr. Day signed up to help, this was of Service program their first experience with couldn’t have been pro bono work in the low- a better way to help income community. Photo by Lynne Brown the city off on the right foot during the As members of the Bar Association’s Volunteer attorneys gather for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service at mayor’s first weeks in office. Delivery of Legal Services Committee, Germantown High School on Jan. 21. More than 30 volunteers offered free legal As part of the Day of Service program the three participating organizations had advice at the event. on Jan. 21, The Homeless Advocacy easy access to other public interest legal Project, Philadelphia VIP and Senior- organizations to recruit volunteers and to they are able to undertake new programs sible, and without our existence, there LAW Center sponsored a free legal clinic get the word out to potential participants. and seek new ways to serve at-risk mem- wouldn’t be such a clinic to serve this low for low income, homeless and senior resi- This effort was in keeping with the spirit bers of the community. income community, in the community, dents of Philadelphia. Held at German- of cooperation and collaboration that is The MLK Day of Service is just one on that day.” town High School, the clinic gave people the hallmark of the DLSC. example of the projects underway among There is a new enthusiasm about the access to lawyers who offered legal advice The Philadelphia Bar Foundation and our legal service providers. Your sup- future of Philadelphia. Make an invest- and referrals. the Bar Association make collaborative ef- port of the Bar Foundation makes these ment in this future by making a donation The clinic assisted clients with matters forts like the MLK Service Day possible. and other collaborative efforts possible. to the Philadelphia Bar Foundation to like landlord tenant issues, emergency Each month, we bring together more With one gift, you are supporting more make access to justice possible for those housing and shelter, advanced plan- than 30 organizations that provide these than 30 organizations, each of which is Philadelphians who need our help the ning documents, birth certificates and legal services to network and to discuss making an important difference in the most. identification and a whole range of other emerging issues. These meetings promote community and in the lives of individual concerns. the spirit of team-building and partner- Philadelphians. As Marsha Cohen said, Elaine Rinaldi, a partner at Cozen O’Connor, HAP’s Marsha Cohen led this col- ship that bring programs like the MLK “The Foundation’s support of our three is president of the Philadelphia Bar Founda- laboration, and for the second year of Day to life. agencies makes our very existence pos- tion. the initiative the three agencies pooled Philadelphia has a terrific network of their resources to recruit lawyers, to do legal services providers. The Bar Founda- For information about the Bar Foun- outreach to the community and to get tion provides these organizations with WebCheck dation or to make a contribution, volunteers of all stripes to participate in critical general operating funds so that please visit philadelphiabar.org.
FJD Pro Bono Awards Johnson Gets January VIP Honor
Philadelphia VIP under- committee of the Family Law stands the everyday demands Section and serves as secretary. and time constraints that She has been a volunteer with volunteer attorneys face. VIP Philadelphia VIP since 2004. values all volunteers and rec- Johnson represents VIP clients ognizes with this honor those in complicated and long-term who handle multiple VIP family law cases. She shows cases, dedicate hours to com- her dedication to VIP clients plex matters and take on cases Johnson by counseling them on their outside of their general practice area. multiple legal issues involving property Philadelphia VIP volunteers serve its and personal finances. clients with compassion and offer hope to In a recent divorce case that Johnson those without. Philadelphia VIP is proud accepted, she worked patiently with the to recognize volunteers who are truly client to evaluate if the client qualified for Photo by Brett Schaeffer Honoree Megan Watson (left) is joined by Philadelphia Court of Common helping achieve access to justice for all. bankruptcy. Johnson offered the client Pleas Judge Idee C. Fox at the First Judicial District’s Pro Bono Publico This month Philadelphia VIP recog- her representation when the client was Award ceremony at City Hall on Jan. 17. Also honored at the program were nizes Shanese I. Johnson of Shanese I. ready to proceed with the divorce. the Landlord Tenant Liaison Committee, Fred Harrison, Gary Server, How- Johnson & Associates, P.C. for outstand- For more information about Philadel- ard Solomon, Mary Moran and David H. Denenberg. ing volunteer assistance to her clients. phia VIP or to become a volunteer, visit Johnson is a member of the executive phillyvip.org.
6 Philadelphia Bar Reporter February 2008 philadelphiabar.org business litigation committee Judges Laud Success of Commerce Program n By Heather J. Holloway
Judge D. Webster Keogh, adminis- Podcast trative Judge of the Philadelphia Court Spotlight of Common Pleas, does not envision any Visit philadelphiabar.org to listen to dramatic changes to the First Judicial the podcast from this meeting. District’s Commerce Court program. “If it ain’t broke, don’t break it,” Judge Keogh told members of the Business still a work in progress, Judge Sylvester Litigation Committee on Jan. 15. invited those interested in commenting Keogh, who was joined by Supervising or assisting in the planning to attend the Judge Esther R. Sylvester, commented Feb. 6 Rules and Procedure Committee on the success of the program, which has Photo by Jeff Lyons meeting, during which the matter will be disposed of approximately 670 cases since Business Litigation Committee Chair Marc J. Zucker (left) is joined by Judges discussed. Similarly, attorneys and staff Esther R. Sylvester and D. Webster Keogh at the Committee’s Jan. 15 meeting. its inception in 2000. The success of the members who wish to learn more about program, according to Keogh, is appar- the system, which will mirror the system envisions a paperless discovery practice, the manner in which the ECF system will ent from the Allegheny County Court that has been successfully utilized by the whereby the movant will file electroni- work are invited to attend Pennsylvania of Common Pleas’ intent to implement Orphans’ Court since 2005. cally; the court will serve the respondent Bar Institute presentations on April 15, a similar program modeled after the Judge Keogh expects that the Civil electronically; the respondent may opt, during which the system will be reviewed Philadelphia program. This, according Division’s ECF system will be operational electronically, not to oppose the motion; step-by-step. When the system is final- to Judge Keogh, “is the highest form of during the first half of 2008. This is a and the court will then issue an order ized, a manual also will be provided with flattery.” delay from the expected January 2008 without the need for court appearances comprehensive instructions for use. Judge Sylvester provided an update as implementation; however, he noted that on the uncontested matters. Only those to the status of the electronic case filing the primary concern is to make sure that discovery motions that are truly contested Heather J. Holloway, an associate with Thorp system that is now being tested. Test the system functions properly. He said will require a court appearance. Reed & Armstrong, LLP, is an associate editor commerce, medical malpractice, and the court is using its best and brightest Noting that the discovery module is of the Philadelphia Bar Reporter. complex civil litigation cases are being in-house personnel to finalize the system, processed through the system by a select an advantage over outside contractors group of attorneys and their staff. Thus who are not as familiar with the court’s INCORPORATION far, staff members have commented that computer systems. the system is easy to use. Likewise, expe- According to Judge Sylvester, even after AND rienced court employees, under the super- the case initiation aspect of the system vision of Charles Mapp, deputy court is finalized, a discovery module will still LIMITED LIABILITY administrator for the Civil Division, are need to be completed. It is intended that also initiating cases through ECF and the ECF system will help to reduce the COMPANY FORMATION there have been no glitches. Committee number of attorneys who appear for argu- meetings continue in an effort to finalize ment of discovery matters. Judge Sylvester CONVENIENT, COURTEOUS SAME DAY SERVICE
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philadelphiabar.org February 2008 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 7 appellate courts committee Superior Court Sharply Reduces Overdue Records
Courts Committee on Jan. 8. than a year by two-thirds and is work- responsibility of the appellant to ensure n By Kathryn C. Harr Working with Judge Susan Gantman, ing to eliminate the problem altogether. the record is complete, a responsibility of Bramblett started a more “targeted ef- Bramblett will take the program to the which lawyers are often unaware. Blazick Addressing trends from the last fort” to address the problems of overdue Western District next. added that to correct an incomplete year that raised issues for practitioners, records, including meeting with judges of While Bramblett acknowledged that record, lawyers may file a motion with Superior Court Prothonotary Karen the Court of Common Pleas. As a result the transmission of incomplete records the Superior Court noting the omissions. Bramblett and Lenny Blazick of Cen- of the effort, Bramblett cut the number of to the Superior Court continues to be a To address the issue, the Appellate Courts tral Legal Staff addressed the Appellate records that have been overdue for more problem, she noted that it remains the continued on page 23 Hundreds Greet New Chancellor
Well-wishers queue up to greet new Chancellor A. Michael Pratt (left) at the Annual Chancellor’s Reception on Jan. 9 at the Park Hyatt Philadelphia.
Chancellor-Elect Sayde J. Ladov (from left) and her husband, David, are joined by Vice Chancellor Scott F. Cooper and Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas President Judge C. Darnell Jones II.
For more photos from the Chan- cellor’s Reception on Jan. 9, Photos by Jeff Lyons PhotoGallery please visit philadelphiabar.org. Chancellor Pratt gets a hug from Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Annette M. Rizzo at the Chancellor’s Reception.
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philadelphiabar.org February 2008 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 9 law practice management division To Make Rain, Get Out and Make Contacts n By Regina Parker one in clubs and associations with your speech. event presumably would like to move you belong to. Also prepare a • Never leave home without on,” Clark said. Successsful rainmakers “get up, get target list of potential clients. your business cards. “After the networking event, you want out, get going,” the founder of the Dela- • Make a good first im- • Develop a marketing plan to follow-up and fast,” she said, and plan ware Valley Law Firm Marketing Group pression and dress the part. that is a “to-do” list for the next to make contact with the person five to told attendees at a Law Practice Manage- “When you dress properly, three months. The plan should seven times per year. If you want to draw ment Division networking program on it says to your clients that identify three clients and three business, you have to put in the time and Jan. 8. you respect yourself, you’re potential clients you will focus effort necessary to do it right. “Network- Stacy West Clark explained that mar- detailed oriented and you Clark on to get work from; three ing is a job and it requires thought for keting and networking requires constant care,” she explained. You want referral sources you will meet preparation because you want it to result effort and preparation. to demonstrate that you’re smart. Clark with; industry and bar activities that you in something,” Clark said. “Great rainmakers realize that relation- said that clothes for work should equal will participate in; and three things that The program was co-sponsored by the ships are where it’s at,” Clark said. She professionalism, enthusiasm and intel- involve raising your profile, such as writ- Philadelphia Chapter of the Association compared marketing to a contact sport ligence. “What they should not equal are ing an article or speaking at a CLE. of Legal Administrators. and explained that marketing is putting sex appeal, coolness, current trends, your • Formulate a great team approach yourself in situations where you will meet body,” she explained. with your secretary to deliver outstanding Regina Parker, an associate with Mattioni, people who will buy your services. Clark • Clark stressed that everyone should client service. Ltd., is an associate editor of the Philadelphia stressed the importance of research and have a 30-second elevator speech that How do you select which networking Bar Reporter. said that the most successful rainmakers describes what you do beyond the fact event to attend? “Go to those events that understand their client’s business and that you are a lawyer. She said the speech present the best opportunity to make industry. should be clear and concise. “What says a new contact,” Clark said. Your focus Podcast To get and keep clients, Clark recom- something that makes people want to should be on gathering information and Spotlight mended the following marketing tools: learn more is, ‘I keep people out of jail or starting relationships. How long should • Prepare a mailing list of all your I’m a tax lawyer to ensure that people pay you network with someone? “The experts Visit philadelphiabar.org to listen to the podcast of this Law Practice contacts, including classmates, neighbors, the lowest taxes possible,’ ” she explained. tell us that it’s anywhere from two to Management Division program. anyone you get services from and every- Practice until you become comfortable seven minutes because everybody at an
10 Philadelphia Bar Reporter February 2008 philadelphiabar.org Young Lawyers division Want to Go Solo? Talk to Someone Who’s Done It n By Brian K. Sims
An attorney thinking Find some- about starting his or her own law firm should get guidance “one you trust from someone who has already and who’s done done it, a panel of lawyers and financial professionals told it before. Get a attendees of a Jan. 15 Young mentor. Lawyers Division program “How to Build Your Own Firm ” Scratch.” Moderated by May Mon Post son, a former chair of the YLD. of Cohen, Fluhr & Gonzalez, “I make time to speak, teach P.C., panelists included Rich- and write.” ard K. Washington Jr. of R.K. Anyone wanting to start their
Washington, Jr. & Associates, Photo by Amy Muldoon own firms also needs to ensure P.C.; Adrian Harris of PNC Moderator May Mon Post (from left) is joined by panelists Adrian Harris, Joseph A. Prim, Alan that the quality of their Web site Wealth Management; Alan No- Nochumson and Richard K. Washington Jr. at the Jan. 15 program “How to Build Your Own Law is strong, according to Wash- chumson of Nochumson, PC.; Firm from Scratch.” ington. “Judges, opponents, and Joseph A. Prim of Duca ton who recounted the story a good part of each and every guidance. Reach out to other colleagues, sometimes even and Prim, LLP. Introductions of handing a young plaintiff’s work day focusing on admin- attorneys making their own way jurors, are going to be checking were made by John Conaway, attorney a check in excess of his istrative duties,” said Prim. and develop a strong business you out on your Web site. It has the director of PNC’s Wealth own annual salary. “That makes “Think of your own personal plan.” to be done right.” Management Division. PNC you start thinking about other finances and multiply that by Washington also discussed In closing, all of the panelists was a co-sponsor and host of the options,” he said. 10,” added Nochumson. “It can various options for physical agreed that the decisions each event. Of course the advantages and be overwhelming.” location including virtual of- made in starting their own firms The first question - Why start disadvantages of starting a new Offering suggestions and fices, shared spaces, and even have made them all better busi- your own firm? - was met with practice drew the most attention advice for potential solos or home offices for beginners. “I ness people and better attorneys. a range of responses from Prim’s during the discussion. Across the start-ups, panelists stressed the have a good friend who runs “Ultimately, success as a solo reply that “I didn’t like where board every panelist agreed that benefits of good guidance. “Find an extremely successful practice practitioner is just like success I was and decided to walk out starting their own firms offered someone you trust and who’s from his home office,” he said. in any small business. It takes the door” to Nochumson’s “I’m them flexibility and control over done it before,” said Washing- In an interesting moment of a lot of extremely hard work hard-headed and opinionated their own careers. ton. “Get a mentor.” agreement, all three attorneys and a desire to do better,” said and I thought I could do it Atop the drawbacks discussed Harris advises his clients advised against traditional ad- Nochumson. better.” was the pressure of maintaining to have a strong sense of their vertising. “I find that I get better One of the more notable the administrative component financial status ahead of time. results from being proactive and Brian K. Sims is an associate editor responses came from Washing- of a small business. “I spend “Go to a bank and get some getting involved,” said Nochum- of the Philadelphia Bar Reporter.
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Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 The Curtis Center Pepper Hamilton LLP 1700 Two Logan Square Phone: (215) 979-7789 601 Walnut St., Suite 1150W 3000 Two Logan Square 18th & Arch Streets Fax: (215) 569-3870 Philadelphia, Pa. 19106 18th and Arch streets Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 [email protected] Phone: (215) 925-4100 Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 Phone: (215) 665-0400 Fax: (215) 925-1596 Phone: (215) 981-4119 Fax: (215) 636-0366 Large Firm Management [email protected] Fax: (215) 981-4750 [email protected] J. Gordon Cooney Jr. [email protected] Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP Legal Rights of Children Wesley R. Payne IV 1701 Market St. Sara Jacobson Fee Disputes White and Williams LLP Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 Defender Assoc. of Philadelphia Charles J. Grant 1800 One Liberty Place Phone: (215) 963-4806 1441 Sansom St. Grant & Lebowitz, LLC Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 Fax: (215) 963-5001 Philadelphia, Pa. 19102 1515 Market St. Suite 705 Phone: (215) 864-7076 [email protected] Phone: (267) 765-6646 Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 Fax: (215) 864-7123 Fax: (267) 765-6994 Phone: (215) 789-3100 [email protected] Law Firm Pro Bono [email protected] Fax: (215) 789-3113 Kathy E. Ochroch [email protected] Intellectual Property Blank Rome LLP Rashida West Michael J. Berkowitz One Logan Square Support Center for Child Advocates Linda F. Rosen Caesar Rivise Bernstein Cohen & Poko- 130 N. 18th St. 1900 Cherry St. M. Mark Mendel, Ltd. tilow, Ltd. Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 1620 Locust St. 1635 Market St., 12th Floor Phone: (215) 569-5711 Phone: (215) 625-1913, extension 157 Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 Fax: (215) 832-5711 Fax: (215) 625-4756 Phone: (215) 732-7200 Phone: (215) 567-2010 [email protected] [email protected] Fax: (215) 546-3277 Fax: (215) 751-1142 [email protected] [email protected] Mary Gay Scanlon Legal Rights of Persons with Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP Disabilities Fidelity Award Kim R. Jessum 1735 Market St., 51st Floor Karen L. Detamore John E. Savoth Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 Friends of Farmworkers, Inc. Saltz, Mongeluzzi, Barrett and Bendesky 2600 One Commerce Square Phone: (215) 864-8912 924 Cherry St., 4th Floor One Liberty Place, 52nd Floor Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 Fax: (215) 864-8999 Philadelphia, Pa. 19107 1650 Market St. Phone: (215) 564-8165 [email protected] Phone: (215) 733-0878 Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 Fax: (215) 564-8120 Fax: (215) 733-0876 Phone: (215) 496-8282 [email protected] Law School Outreach [email protected] Fax: (215) 496-0999 Maureen Olives [email protected] International Law Temple University Beasley School of Law Thomas Prettyman Jeremy Heep Room 203, Barrack Hall Legal Clinic for the Disabled Government and Public Service Pepper Hamilton LLP 1719 N. Broad St. 1513 Race St. Lawyers 3000 Two Logan Square Philadelphia, Pa. 19122 Philadelphia, Pa. 19102 Andrew Ross 18th and Arch streets Phone: (215) 204-3705 Phone: (215) 587-3357 City of Philadelphia Law Department Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 Fax: (215) 204-5983 Fax: (215) 587-3166 1515 Arch St., 16th Floor Phone: (215) 981-4972 [email protected] [email protected] Philadelphia, Pa. 19102 Fax: (215) 981-4750 Phone: (215) 683-5105 [email protected] Law WEEK Legislative Liaison Fax: (215) 683-5097 Sayde J. Ladov Wendy Beetlestone [email protected] Michael E. Scullin Abrahams, Loewenstein & Bushman Hangley Aronchick Segal & Pudlin McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpen- Three Parkway One Logan Square, 27th Floor R. Seth Williams ter 16th & Cherry Streets, Suite 1300 continued on page 17
16 Philadelphia Bar Reporter February 2008 philadelphiabar.org Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 Michael Taub Phone: (215) 772-7600 Bar Leaders Phone: (215) 496-7004 Homeless Advocacy Project Fax: (215) 772-7620 continued from page 16 Fax: (215) 568-0300 42 S. 15th St., 4th Floor [email protected] [email protected] Philadelphia, Pa. 19102 Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 Phone: (215) 523-9595 Rules and Procedures Phone: (215) 568-6200 Minorities in the Profession Fax: (215) 981-3866 Steven Berk Fax: (215) 568-0300 April M. Byrd [email protected] Segal Wolf Berk Gaines & Liss, PC [email protected] Dechert LLP 1700 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 2929 Arch St. Professional Guidance 24th floor Pedro A. Ramos Philadelphia, Pa. 19104 Hope Ann Comisky Philadelphia, Pa. 19103-2735 Blank Rome LLP Phone: (215) 994-5048 Pepper Hamilton LLP Phone: (215) 569-4600 One Logan Square Fax: (215) 994-2222 3000 Two Logan Square Fax: (215) 569-3930 130 N. 18th St. [email protected] 18th and Arch streets [email protected] Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 Phone: (215) 569-5374 William W. Uchimoto Phone: (215) 981-4847 Mark N. Cohen Fax: (215) 832-5374 Saul Ewing, LLP Fax: (215) 981-4750 Margolis Edelstein [email protected] 1500 Market St., 38th Floor [email protected] 4th Floor, Curtis Center Philadelphia, Pa. 19102 Independence Square West LGBT Rights Phone: (215) 972-1888 Kimberly S. Ingersoll Philadelphia, Pa. 19106-3304 Katie Eyer Fax: (215) 972-1819 Abrams and Ingersoll LLP Phone: (215) 931-5848 Salmanson Goldshaw PC [email protected] 1522 Locust St., 3rd Floor Fax: (215) 922-1772 Two Penn Center, Suite 1230 Philadelphia, Pa. 19102 [email protected] 1500 JFK Boulevard Municipal Court Phone: (215) 545-1119 Philadelphia, Pa. 19102 Daniel-Paul Alva Fax: (215) 940-0125 Senior Lawyers Professional and Phone: (215) 640-0598 Alva & Azzarano [email protected] Public Service [email protected] 1601 Market St, Suite 1001 David H. Marion Philadelphila, Pa. 19103 Professional Responsibility Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Lawrence S. Felzer Phone: (215) 665-1965 Min S. Suh Rhoads, LLP SeniorLAW Center Fax: (215) 665-0183 Fox Rothschild LLP 123 S. Broad St., 24th Floor 100 S. Broad St., Suite 1810 [email protected] 2000 Market St., 10th Floor Philadelphia, Pa. 19109 Philadelphia, Pa. 19110 Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 Phone: (215) 772-7541 Phone: (215) 701-3203 Linda Ware Johnson Phone: (215) 299-2801 Fax: (215) 772-7620 Fax: (215) 988-1243 Community Legal Services Fax: (215) 299-2150 [email protected] [email protected] 1424 Chestnut St. [email protected] Philadelphia, Pa. 19102 Social Security Disability Medical Legal Phone: (215) 981-3727 Nancy Winkelman Sanjuanita Gonzalez Kevin C. Cottone Fax: (215) 981-0436 Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis, LLP Cohen Fluhr & Gonzalez PC White and Williams LLP [email protected] 1600 Market St., Suite 3600 1429 Walnut St., Suite 1500 1800 One Liberty Place Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 Philadelphia, Pa. 19102 Philadelphia, Pa. 19103-7395 Nominating Phone: (215) 751-2342 Phone: (215) 854-0050 Phone: (215) 864-7108 Jane L. Dalton Fax: (215) 751-2205 Fax: (215) 854-0097 Fax: (215) 789-7617 Duane Morris LLP [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 30 S. 17th St. Philadelphia, Pa. 19103-4196 Public School Education Jeffrey S. Lichtman John Mirabella Phone: (215) 979-1830 Jenimae Almquist The Disability Law Office of Jeffrey S. Duffy & Keenan Fax: (215) 979-1020 Raynes McCarty Lichtman, LLC 601 Walnut St. [email protected] 1845 Walnut St., Suite 2000 1608 Walnut St., Suite 1300 The Curtis Center, Suite 1150 Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 Philadelphia, Pa. 19106 Pension Phone: (215) 255-4428 Phone: (215) 731-1150 Phone: (215) 238-8705 Jonathan A. Clark Fax: (215) 988-0618 Fax: (215) 545-4617 Fax: (215) 238-8710 Pepper Hamilton LLP [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 4000 Berwyn Park 899 Cassatt Road Barbara A. Potts Solo & Small Firm Management Membership/Bar Placement Berwyn, Pa. 19312 Blank Rome LLP Christopher R. Booth Jr. Michael B. Hayes Phone: (610) 640-7850 One Logan Square Booth & Tucker, LLP Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Fax: (610) 640-7835 130 N. 18th St. One Penn Center at Suburban Station Rhoads, LLP [email protected] Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 1617 JFK Boulevard, Suite 1700 123 S Broad St., 24th Floor Phone: (215) 569-5372 Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 Philadelphia, Pa. 19109 Paul Starr Kimbol Fax: (215) 832-5372 Phone: (215) 875-0609 Phone: (215) 772-7211 Dechert LLP [email protected] Fax: (215) 875-8143 Fax: (215) 772-7620 2929 Arch St. [email protected] [email protected] Philadelphia, Pa. 19104 Raising the Bar Phone: (215) 994-2603 Ronald A. Kovler Harper J. Dimmerman Carlton L. Johnson Fax: (215) 994-2222 Kovler & Rush, P.C. Law Offices Of Harper J. Dimmerman Archer & Greiner, P.C. [email protected] 121 S. Broad St., 13th Floor 1315 Walnut St., Suite 703 One South Broad St. Philadelphia, Pa. 19107 Philadelphia, Pa. 19107 Suite 1600 Problems of the Homeless Phone: (215) 735-5476 Phone: (215) 545-0600 Philadelphia , Pa. 19107 Michele Levy Fax: (215) 735-9057 Fax: (215) 735-1011 Phone: (215) 279-9696 Homeless Advocacy Project [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 42 S. 15th St., 4th Floor Philadelphia, Pa. 19102 Stephen A. Madva Task Force on Equal Access to Mid-Size Law Firm Management Phone: (215) 523-9585 Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & the Courts for Limited English- David B. Pudlin Fax: (215) 981-3866 Rhoads, LLP Proficient Persons Hangley Aronchick Segal & Pudlin [email protected] 123 S. Broad St. One Logan Square, 27th Floor Philadelphia, Pa. 19109 continued on page 18 philadelphiabar.org February 2008 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 17 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Note: While the following listings have been verified prior to press time, any scheduled Legislative Liaison Committee: meet- Friday, Feb. 22 event may be subject to change by the committee or section chairs. ing, 12:30 p.m., 11th floor Committee Public Interest Section Executive Com- Room South. Lunch: $7.50. mittee: meeting, 12 p.m., 10th floor Friday, Feb. 1 ing, 12 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Friday, Feb. 15 Board Room. Worker’s Compensation Section Execu- Lunch: $8.50. Social Security Disability Benefits Com- Monday, Feb. 25 tive Committee: meeting, 10:30 a.m., Civil Rights Committee: meeting, 12 mittee: meeting, 12 p.m., 11th floor Bar-News Media Committee: meeting, 11th floor Committee Room South. p.m., 11th floor Conference Center. Conference Center. Lunch: $7.50. 12 p.m., 11th floor Conference Center. Worker’s Compensation Section: meet- Lunch: $7.50. The Philadelphia Lawyer magazine Edi- Lunch: $7.50. ing, 12 p.m., 11th floor Conference Monday, Feb. 11 torial Board: meeting, 12:30 p.m., 10th Young Lawyers Division Executive Com- Center. Lunch: $7.50. Business Law Section Executive Com- floor Board Room. mittee: meeting, 12 p.m., 10th floor LGBT Rights Committee: meeting, 12:30 mittee: meeting, 12 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. p.m., 11th floor Committee Room. Monday, Feb. 18 Board Room. Presidents Day: Bar Association offices Tuesday, Feb. 26 Monday, Feb. 4 Young Lawyers Division Cabinet: meet- closed. Criminal Justice Section: meeting, 12 Family Law Section: meeting, 12 p.m., ing, 12 p.m., 10th floor Cabinet Room. p.m., 11th floor Conference Center. 10th floor Board Room. Lunch: $7.50. Investment Companies Committee: Tuesday, Feb. 19 Lunch: $7.50. Tuesday, Feb. 5 meeting, 12 p.m., 11th floor Confer- Cabinet: meeting, 12 p.m., 10th floor Women in the Profession Committee: Law Practice Management Division: ence Center. Lunch: $8.50. Board Room. meeting, 12 p.m., 10th floor Board meeting, 8 a.m., 11th floor Conference Tuesday, Feb. 12 Wednesday, Feb. 20 Room. Lunch: $7.50. Center. Criminal Justice Section Executive Com- Federal Courts Committee: meeting, Committee on the Legal Rights of Per- Wednesday, Feb. 27 mittee: meeting, 12 p.m., 10th floor 12:30 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. sons with Disabilities: meeting, 12 p.m., Medical Legal Committee: Board Room. Lunch: $7.50. meeting, 12 11th floor Committee Room South. Compulsory Arbitration Committee: LegalLine: 5 p.m., 11th floor LRIS p.m., 11th floor Conference Center. Wednesday, Feb. 6 meeting, 12 p.m., 11th floor Commit- offices. Lunch: $7.50. Delivery of Legal Services Committee: tee Room South. Lunch: $7.50. Thursday, Feb. 21 Thursday, Feb. 28 meeting, 8:30 a.m., 10th floor Board Wednesday, Feb. 13 Probate and Trust Section Executive Minorities in the Profession Committee: Room. Appellate Courts Committee: meet- Committee: meeting, 9 a.m., 10th floor meeting, 12 p.m., 11th floor Confer- Rules and Procedures Committee: meet- ing, 12 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Board Room. ence Center. Lunch: $7.50. ing, 12 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Lawyer Referral and Information Service Lunch: $7.50. Law Practice Management Division Lunch: $7.50. Executive Committee: meeting, 11:30 Committee: meeting, 12 p.m., 11th Thursday, Feb. 14 Thursday, Feb. 7 a.m., 11th floor Conference Center. floor Committee Room. Bench-Bar Committee: meeting, 8:30 Elder Law Committee: meeting, 1 p.m., Health Care Law Committee: meet- Law Practice Management Division a.m., 10th floor Board Room. Technology Committee: meeting, 12 10th floor Board Room. Lunch: $7.50. Board of Governors: meeting, 4 p.m., Register online for most events at philadelphiabar.org. Unless otherwise specified, all checks p.m., 11th floor Conference Center. 10th floor Board Room. for luncheons and programs should be made payable to the Philadelphia Bar Association and Lunch: $7.50. mailed to Bar Headquarters, 1101 Market St., 11th fl., Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2911. Send Family Law Section Executive Com- Friday, Feb. 29 Bar Association-related calendar items 30 days in advance to Managing Editor, Philadelphia mittee: meeting, 12 p.m., 11th floor Women’s Rights Committee: meet- Bar Reporter, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2955. Committee Room South. ing, 12 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Fax: (215) 238-1159. E-mail: [email protected]. Lunch: $7.50.
Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 Bar Leaders Phone: (215) 981-4129 ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY / ETHICS MATTERS continued from page 17 Fax: 754-4292 [email protected] Paul M. Uyehara Community Legal Services, Inc. Women’s Rights 1424 Chestnut St. Julia H. Haines Philadelphia, Pa. 19102 Haines & Associates, P.C. Phone: (215) 981-3718 1835 Market St., Suite 2420 Fax: (267) 765-6481 Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 [email protected] Phone: (215) 246-2207 Fax: (215) 246-2209 Women in the Profession [email protected] 0ENNSYLVANIA AND .EW *ERSEY MATTERS .O CHARGE FOR INITIAL CONSULTATION Danielle Banks 2EPRESENTATION CONSULTATION AND EXPERT TESTIMONY IN MATTERS Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP Marsha L. Levick INVOLVING ETHICAL ISSUES AND THE 2ULES OF 0ROFESSIONAL #ONDUCT 2600 One Commerce Square The Juvenile Law Center Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 1315 Walnut St., 4th Floor Phone: (215) 564-8116 Philadelphia, Pa. 19107 James C. Schwartzman, Esq. Fax: (215) 564-8120 &ORMER #HAIRMAN $ISCIPLINARY "OARD OF THE 3UPREME #OURT OF 0ENNSYLVANIA &ORMER &EDERAL 0ROSECUTOR Phone: (215) 625-0551 &ORMER #HAIRMAN #ONTINUING ,EGAL %DUCATION "OARD OF THE 3UPREME #OURT OF 0ENNSYLVANIA [email protected] Fax: (215) 625-2808 [email protected] Dana Pirone Garrity, Esq. Maria Feeley 2EPRESENTING ATTORNEYS IN DISCIPLINARYETHICS MATTERS FOR YEARS !UTHOR3PEAKER ON ETHICS MATTERS Pepper Hamilton LLP 3000 Two Logan Square 1818 Market Street, 29th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103 18th and Arch streets (215) 751-2863
18 Philadelphia Bar Reporter February 2008 philadelphiabar.org YLD Update Leadership, Improving City are Retreat’s Focus
Spurred on by the invitation of had some moving video By Scott P. Sigman of the Bar Association’s Chancellor A. Michael Pratt, several presentations. Most, if Education Funding Task members of the Young Lawyers Division not all, were moved and Force; Shelley Yanoff, Executive Committee participated in last educated by this panel, executive director of BlogLink month’s Bar Leaders Retreat at Harrah’s learning about important Philadelphia Citizens Visit philawdelphia.wordpress.com Atlantic City to learn how to be a better past leadership. for Children and Youth; to see what the Association’s young bar leader. On the second day of and Dr. Cassandra Jones, lawyers are saying. Chancellor Pratt discussed his four key the retreat, diversity con- chief academic officer for initiatives - tax reform, civics education sultant Verna Myers led the Philadelphia School for Philadelphia students, legal services a discussion on diversity District. Although money Kenny and Blondell Reynolds Brown; fund raising and a diversity initiative. The that involved everyone in was highlighted as one of Paul Levy of the Center City District; YLD already plans to work closely with the room in an exciting the greatest problems fac- Ahmeenah Young of the Pennsylvania Chancellor Pratt on the “Lawyer in the and eye-opening program. ing Philadelphia schools, Convention Center; and Brett Mandel of Classroom” program that had been a key Unlike many diversity discussions, Myers Jones noted that if the Bar Association Philadelphia Forward. The panel focused component of Law Week, but now will pointed out everyone’s diversity, includ- supports the Philadelphia School District, on taxes, tourism and the service industry be expanded to cover the school year and ing such characteristics as age, hair color, money will follow. As noted above, the as the incubators for a revitalization of the focus on teaching civics. ethnic origin and disability. The engaging YLD is committed to supporting the city. Both Chancellor Pratt and I, through Many young lawyers at the retreat discussion was so powerful and impressive Philadelphia School District through joint programming and the YLD, plan to were especially impressed with the Bar that many, including myself, want Myers “Lawyer in the Classroom” in addition to further discuss tax reform and the revital- Leadership Panel that included five distin- to come back and speak to Bar members. the High School Mock Trial Program and ization of Philadelphia and its schools. guished former Chancellors including A subsequent panel discussion, moder- Law Week. All in attendance left more informed Francis P. Devine (1996), Abraham C. ated by Chancellor-Elect Sayde J. Ladov, The final panel of the retreat involved and more focused on our mission to Reich (1995), Allan H. Gordon (2002), was held on issues facing the Philadelphia how the Bar can work with city officials better Philadelphia and its schools and to Andre L. Dennis (1993) and Audrey School District. The panel included Pedro to improve the city. The panel, moder- support our members in the practice of C. Talley (2003). The former Chancel- Ramos, former president of the Board ated by Vice Chancellor Scott F. Cooper, law. lors shared their experiences and even of Education; James Eisenhower, chair included City Council members James continued on page 21
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philadelphiabar.org February 2008 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 19 In Their Own Words Legal Talent Flourishes Throughout Our State I would imagine By Clifford E. Haines solo practitioners – we in that every Chancellor Philly too often down- has benefited from his play the significance of There is such a wealth of talent and commit- or her experience in the statewide organiza- ment to the same values we have throughout the some way – whether it tion. Indeed it is the very is personal or profes- opportunity to interact commonwealth that we would all be better served sional growth or just the with lawyers from the by improving our respect for our professional col- psychic rush of such a different parts of the special opportunity. state that I have found so leagues elsewhere. While all of those enriching. These lawyers things happened to me, are far from the “country elsewhere. That of course is a two-way Philadelphia lawyer in the state legislature serving as the Philadel- bumpkins” we too often street. and the Supreme Court. The unique phia Bar Association assume they are. Even Lawyers in more distant places would role of the Pennsylvania Bar deserves the Chancellor in 1997 opened the door to assuming their politics are more conserva- be equally well served by improving their attention of all Philadelphia lawyers when my becoming the president of the Penn- tive than ours in Philadelphia, they sat in respect for Philadelphia lawyers. We are considering the organizations to which sylvania Bar Association in 2009. Every the same classrooms we did in law school, all in this profession together and work- they commit their energies. local bar president in Pennsylvania is wrestle with the same statutes and case ing cooperatively is critical to our ability Our professional lives are often automatically a member of the delegation law we do, and try to solve problems with to be a unified voice for the profession profoundly affected by what the legisla- to the PBA house of Delegates during the same deductive reasoning we do. in addressing issues like taxes on legal ture or judiciary does, and involvement their service and, as a result, exposed to Putting aside the many friends I have services. in the statewide bar, as well as the local the state Bar Association while serving the developed in other parts of Pennsylvania, The Pennsylvania Bar Association has bar, should have a meaningful place in local bar. For me, that led to serving as understanding that just because there are been designated by the Supreme Court as everyone’s practice. It took becoming the Zone One (Philadelphia) representa- other issues more important to rural law- the professional organization that speaks the Chancellor to see that simple fact for tive to the board of the Pennsylvania Bar yers (land use, riparian rights, etc.) hardly for the profession on a statewide basis. me. I hope to be able to pass it on to all Association and then my election to a means they just fell off the turnip truck. This designation in no way detracts from Philadelphia lawyers when I become the leadership position. There is such a wealth of talent and the significance of the Philadelphia Bar 114th president. While the Pennsylvania Bar Associa- commitment to the same values we have Association in the professional develop- tion serves a more professionally and cul- throughout the commonwealth that we ment of all of us, but it does establish the Clifford E. Haines, founder of Haines & turally diverse population – most notably would all be better served by improving important place the state Bar Associa- Associates, P.C., is a past Chancellor of the a large contingent of rural, small firm and our respect for our professional colleagues tion holds in serving the interest of the Philadelphia Bar Association.
or simulcast. Guests can relax with a Bench-Bar specialty cocktails or cooling refreshment continued from page 1 while watching their favorite televised sporting event in the Lobby Lounge. The guest rooms, 21 restaurants, six lounges, Mountain Bar, located in the Wild Wild 14 shops and the acclaimed Spa at Bally’s West Casino, is a watering hole inviting Park Place. The Pier Shops at Caesar’s, guests to cool off and, if they are hungry, featuring some of the world’s most fa- have snacks from the Lone Star Snack mous merchants, is located just across the Bar. Boardwalk from Bally’s. For a culinary jaunt on the lighter Whether guests are looking for a casual side, patrons at The Spa Café can enjoy or elegant dining experience, Bally’s At- calorie-controlled meals at the soup and lantic City has a dining option to satisfy salad buffet located in Bally’s world-class every taste. Arturo’s is a New York-style health spa.
Italian restaurant featuring fresh seafood. Photo by Jeff Lyons The Spa at Bally’s offers facilities and Prime Place has been voted one of the top Molly Peckman (from left), Albert S. Dandridge III and Rosemary Pinto are the services that have made this “resort steakhouses in Atlantic City. Mr. Ming’s co-chairs of the 2008 Bench-Bar Conference, set for Sept. 19 and 20. within a resort” known as one of the most offers a menu of authentic Asian cui- bar and homemade pastry. Johnny Rock- spare ribs, onion rings and chicken. Gold remarkable spas in the country. sines featuring recipes from Cantonese, ets offers guests a unique dining experi- Tooth Gerties fills the air with the smell The Spa’s indoor pool lies beneath Szechwan, Mandarin and Hunan regions. ence in a setting reminiscent of a 1950’s of fresh baked bagels, doughnuts, muf- a large atrium with rooftop skylights. The Twenties Steakhouse is an elegant malt shop. Noodles & Zen Sum serves fins, fresh coffee, and more. Garden Café Within the pool is a dazzling underwater comfortable supper club, featuring prime freshly prepared noodle soups and con- overlooks Brighton Park and the Atlantic lighting system and in-pool steaks, chops, seafood and more. gees. The Sidewalk Buffet has everything Ocean and offers a wide variety of Ameri- water aerobics classes are available. Casual dining destinations include from the gulf to the grill. Guests at the can and Asian cuisine. The focal point of The Spa features Animations, open 24 hours daily, with Virginia City Buffet can feast on favorites The Blue Martini, Bally’s exciting new seven mosaic-tiled whirlpools set in a everything from comfort foods to all-day from the Last Chance Deli, John Wang’s lounge, offers these and more than 100 raised park-like setting of lit fountains breakfast to “eat-smart” selections. Pickles Chinese cuisine, Chuck Wagon Steaks or unique martinis in an upscale, trendy and tropical plants. An adjacent, specially Deli has been rated the best deli in At- Roasted Chicken and Italian Pasta. Lone setting. Billy’s Poker Lounge offers guests equipped whirlpool for disabled patrons lantic City. Gatsby’s features hamburgers, Star Snack Bar features burgers, hot dogs, an opportunity to relax and enjoy the is also available. frankfurters, homemade chowders, a raw chili, barbecue chicken wings, barbecue full service bar while playing poker, Keno
20 Philadelphia Bar Reporter February 2008 philadelphiabar.org The Public School Education Com- For contact information about the New Committees Association’s newest committees, mittee is chaired by Jenimae Almquist continued from page 1 WebCheck visit philadelphiabar.org. and Barbara Potts. Another new group, the Task Force on Equal Access to the efits Committee will be chaired by Robert Courts for Limited English Proficient W. Litvin, John A. Nixon and Kay K. Yu. ance industry people into our committee this field to get involved with us.” Persons, will be chaired by Paul M. Uye- Butler Buchanan III and Teresa Ficken meetings,” said Buchanan. Berkowitz said the committee will hara. Pratt has also made the Raising the Sachs will chair the Insurance Law Com- “In the 15 years I’ve been practicing in- discuss programming, membership and Bar Committee a standing committee, mittee and Michael Berkowitz and Kim tellectual property law, the field has expe- outreach at its first meeting, adding that chaired this year by Ronald A. Kovler and R. Jessum are co-chairs of the Intellectual rienced explosive growth,” said Berkowitz. there have been preliminary discussions Stephen A. Madva. Property Committee. “Michael Pratt asked us to revitalize and to include a CLE program about intel- In addition, the Education Funding “We want to promote diversity within energize the committee and reach out to lectual property law at the Bench-Bar Task Force will continue and will be the Association by bringing in the voice a diverse group of lawyers who practice in Conference in September. chaired by James Eisenhower. of corporate counsel and one of the ways to do that is to increase corporate counsel participation,” said Hefley. “We want to solicit views from corporate counsel about ways the Association can support them and be responsive to their needs. We want to solicit and represent the views FEBRUARY of corporate counsel on views that are important to the legal community.” “We’ll also arrange for speakers to address and CLE programs on topics that are relevant to corporate counsels’ 2008 in-house practice,” she said. Nixon said one of the goals of the CLE COURSES Employee Benefits Committee is to bring together practitioners in the areas of employee benefits and executive com- Feb. 1 PLI - Tenth Annual Real Estate Tax Forum – Live Simulcast pensation. “We’ll be discussing ERISA litigation and benefits litigation. A lot of Private Placement: Legal and Practical Considerations attorneys involved in this kind of work The CLE are active in the Tax Section and Labor Feb. 5 Representing a Buyer or Seller of Residential Property Conference Center and Employment Committee. This new Wanamaker Building committee recognizes executive compen- Feb. 7 Death and Taxes 10th Floor, Ste.1010 sation as a standalone substantive area. We want to open the discussion to pro- Feb. 13 Immigration Through Film spective members. We want to publicize Federal Courthouse the committee and define its agenda,” he Workplace Investigations of Sexual Harassment Claims Ceremonial said. Courtroom 601 Market Street In addition to dealing with cover- Feb. 14 Contempt of Court: A Lesson in Legal History age issues, Buchanan said the Insurance Committee will try to get attorneys from Feb. 20 21st Annual Civil Litigation Update both sides involved in the discussion. “And we’ll be trying to get some insur- Feb. 21 Ethical Issues for Investment Management Lawyers YLD Update Feb. 22 Prisoner Civil Rights Litigation-2008 continued from page 19 Trials! Tips, Tactics & Practical Tales – Live Simulcast
Shortly after the retreat, the YLD em- Feb. 26 9th Annual Estate & Elder Law Symposium barked on its mission to better Philadel- phia and its schools and to support our Feb. 28 ADR Institute 2008 members in the practice of law. Already in progress is the High School Mock Trial How to Prepare the Pennsylvania Inheritance Tax Return – Live Competition with trials commencing Simulcast shortly (please volunteer to be a judge). Throughout the rest of the year, the Call PBI Customer YLD plans to have numerous programs Feb. 29 Great! Adverse Depositions: Principles and Principal Techniques Service at 1-800-247-4724 to benefit our members in addition to to register for a course or programs to benefit Philadelphia and its for more information. schools. Or, go to www.pbi.org. Scott P. Sigman, chair of the Young Lawyers Division, is an attorney at Bochetto & Lentz, P.C. and may be reached by e-mail at [email protected] or by tele- phone at (215) 735-3900. philadelphiabar.org February 2008 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 21 Sunah in the City She Has a Sense of Belonging, Not Exclusion
A non-lawyer friend By Sunah Park Bar Association at the once asked me why there same time that I served has committed to and has was a need for an Asian as president of the Asian The Philadelphia Bar bar association or for American Bar Asso- done a consistent job of encouraging and support- that matter, any minor- ciation of the Delaware ing active participation by minority attorneys. ity bar association. His Valley. As a representa- question was genuine tive of AABADV, I felt it and not a challenge so I was important to be vis- has done a consistent job of encourag- Commission. did not feel in any way ible not only within the ing and supporting active participation I recently attended several events hon- defensive when I said, Asian bar community by minority attorneys. And every year it oring our new Chancellor, Mike Pratt, simply, “Because some- but also to the larger bar seems there are more attorneys of color and was gratified to see room after room times, people just want membership. Therefore, participating in and attending Philadel- full of attorneys and judges of all color. to feel like they belong.” even though I had to phia Bar events. And as I shoved one hors d’oeuvre after The irony of that answer, of course, was fight every shy bone in my body, I made a “The Legal Edge” free legal advice another into my mouth at each of these not lost on me. conscious effort to attend as many events forum for the city’s minority business events, I could see that everyone looked To some, minority bar associations as possible (preferably where food was owners last November was an excel- and acted like they belonged. Of course, have been viewed as groups that did not being served) and to meet as many other lent example of successful collaboration there were some people who still mangled foster a sense of community with the attorneys as I could. I remember going between the Philadelphia Bar and our my name (again, for the record, it is pro- larger or majority bar association – they to certain section meetings and being minority bar associations. Sponsorship nounced “Sun-ah” like “sunshine,” not were viewed as promoting a sense of sepa- the only attorney of color in the room. of such forums and the activities of the “soon-ah”), but then, who said the world ration. People should see, however, that I remember the look of panic or confu- Minorities in the Profession Committee was perfect? having minority bar associations are good sion on some people’s faces when I said have encouraged greater involvement by for the general legal community because my name and they could not repeat it. minority lawyers. So, too, has the inclu- Sunah Park, a partner at Thorp Reed & within those organizations, attorneys of Today, I am no longer the only attorney sion of minority representatives on the Armstrong, LLP, is editor-in-chief of the Phila- color can simply feel like they belong. of color at those section meetings. The Bar Association’s Board of Governors and delphia Bar Reporter. I became active in the Philadelphia Philadelphia Bar has committed to and major committees such as the Judicial
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The Justinian Society will honor Chancellor A. Michael Pratt at a lun- cheon on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at 11:30 a.m. at The Union League of Philadel- phia, 140 S. Broad St. A reception begins at 11:30 a.m. with the luncheon following at 12 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person for members of The Justinian Society and $450 for a table of 10 and $60 per person for non- members, $550 for a table of 10. For more information or to purchase tickets for the luncheon contact The Photos by Jeff Lyons Justinian Society at 215-545-0706 U.S. District Court Senior Judge Norma L. Shapiro (left) greets new citizens at a Jan. 17 naturalization ceremony at the U.S. Courthouse. Attorney Stella Reynolds (right) addressed the 88 new Americans on behalf of the Bar Associa- or e-mail [email protected] or tion, which sponsored the program and also featured remarks by Vuong G. Thuy, CEO and headmaster of the Multi- visit justinian.org/events to place your Cultural Academy Charter School. reservation.
filing one notice of appeal from multiple tion was raised concerning the situation since one judge cannot render a majority Appellate Courts judgments. While Blazick agreed that if where a petition for re-hearing is filed, opinion. continued from page 8 multiple orders are separately certified, but only one judge from the original a practitioner must file multiple notices, panel remained. Bramblett and Blazick Kathryn C. Harr, an associate with Trujillo Committee is working with the Pennsyl- he cited K.H. v. J.R., 573 Pa. 481 (2003) clarified that the petition would likely be Rodriguez & Richards, LLC, is an associate vania Bar Association to revise Rule 1931 as directing the filing of one appeal of submitted to the commission of judges, editor of the Philadelphia Bar Reporter. to make the requirement more equitable. the last order that disposed of the case, Bramblett observed that the num- which would then subsume all previous ber of notices of appeal filed in a single interlocutory orders. ACCORDING TO... case has dramatically increased, perhaps Although not permanent yet, the Ap- in response to some recent decisions, pellate Mediation Program, currently fea- including Mikkileni v. Amwest Surety tured only in the Eastern District for civil What is Your Favorite Source Co., 919 A.2d 306 (Pa. Commw. Ct. appeals, will continue and may expand to 2007). The Mikkeleni opinion discussed, the Western District. The expansion will for Political News? among other things, the propriety of likely mean an increase in staff. Bramblett also clarified that in Superior Court, if a case is selected for mediation, it is not stayed unless a party moves the court for Podcast such a stay based on mediation, which Spotlight is considered a good basis for such an Visit philadelphiabar.org to listen to extension. the podcast from this program. Given the recent changes to the judges sitting on the Superior Court, a ques-
Learn Presentation Tips Mousley Carter Salzer “I read The Philadelphia Inquirer on the way into work every day. at Feb. 12 CLE Program I also look at cnn.com and I use digg.com, too.” - Matthew C. Mousley Learn what general counsel want Parker. The program will be moderated from law firms and how firms should by Chuck Polin of the Training Resource “I read The Washington Post and The Philadelphia Inquirer. I’m approach general counsel at the 3 credit Group. a newspaper person. But I love National Public Radio, too.” CLE seminar “How Attorneys Can The program begins at 8:30 a.m. -DuQuana L. Carter Make the Perfect Presentation - From a at The Hub at The Cira Centre, 2929 General Counsel’s Perspective” on Tues- Arch St., Suite 200. Registration is $219 day, Feb. 12. per attendee and includes a continental “I look at The Washington Post online and listen to National Pub- Panelists for the program include breakfast. Call (215) 557-2335 to register. lic Radio. I watch ABC News on television.” Chancellor A. Michael Pratt, Kim R. The program is presented by The Legal -Tom Salzer Jessum, B. Christopher Lee, David Smith, Intelligencer and The Training Resource Gary Deutsch, Walker Allen and Al Group. philadelphiabar.org February 2008 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 23 Feasts to Famine Historic Cresheim Cottage Caters to Cupids Cresheim Cottage The entrance’s door is Johnny Tremain slowly at every word be- By Skinny D’Bockol sliver is topped with 7402 Germantown Ave. red. You enter upon a dazzling rectan- ginning with “p.” Then whipped sweet cream. (215) 248-4365 gular bar area above which dangle wine add, after a heavy sigh,… Its underlayment cresheimcottage.com and champagne glasses. Cozy dining “And Champagne!” The of graham crackers rooms appear in all directions, laden with person you adore is now complements the superb “C’Heart Blanche” is the only way candled lanterns in latticed windows. Ev- giggling, blushing and syllabub above. I hope to treat your darling on Valentine’s Day. ery table is covered in white linen, topped caressing your fingers. not to anger the reader At first blush, that may not seem to take with a swath of coloring paper and a Let go when the pies by omitting to mention you in the direction of Germantown Av- small silver jug full of assorted Crayola and berries arrive. You’ll more about the ribald enue (at Gowen Avenue) in Mt. Airy. But crayons. Immediately draw a heart, add want free hands. The risotto-riddled pudding an olfactory oasis occurs at the historic your initials, the initials of your lover and Cottage’s slice of pump- and/or the wickedly and charming Cresheim Cottage, built an arrow pointing to the latter. You may kin pie ($6) is heavy, lickedly lemon sorbet on land purchased from William Penn in not be Cupid, but on Valentine’s Day you thick with caramel sauce, poached berries; but 1683. The building has housed, over the need not be stupid. and spicy. It’s “mouthfeel” is luxurious only teething is believing. They are the last centuries, says its restaurant owner, The next romantic maneuver is to with aftertastes, leaving layers of crusted epitome of edible Valentine’s Day cards. “butchers, weavers, stocking knitters, order dessert first. tidbits upon one’s tongue. Your two lips Cresheim’s owner-chef, Donna Fitzger- hatters, furriers, powder makers, printers, “To start,” you advise your waitper- insist that you fork and wrangle another ald Robb, is an alumna of the forces victullars,” and most importantly to law- son while holding your love’s hand, and piece between them as they quiver in an- behind the kitchen at Judy’s Café, the yers: lawyers. The atmosphere is neoteric gazing only into the eyes leveled at you ticipation, before the first molten brown now closed 3rd and Bainbridge neighbor- colonial in which a high original deeply across the table, “we’ll have key lime flavors disappear. hood haven for family-friendly comfort set fireplace presides. Coyly colored glass pie, pumpkin pie, pudding, and berries The key lime concoction ($6) is light food, and a welcoming culinary beacon bottles glow in reach of its mantle. poached in port wine.” Purse your mouth and redolent of lime. A silken smarmy continued on page 25
Year-End Honors
Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Judge Pamela Santoro is joined by Marc Jacobs, chair of the Section’s Martha Hampton Award Committee. Judge Santoro was presented with the award at the Section’s Annual Reception on Dec. 4 at the Pyramid Club. The award honors a workers’ compensation attorney or judge committed to the practice of workers compensation law. Photos by Jeff Lyons Business Law Section Chair Stephen M. Foxman (from left) joins Dennis H. Replansky Memorial Award recipient Justin P. Klein and 2007 Section Chair William H. Clark Jr. at the Section’s Annual Reception on Jan. 22 at the Pyramid Club. The Section also presented its Committee of the Year Award to the Bankruptcy Committee. Nancy Weinman and Shelley Goldner received the Committee Chair of the Year Award.
24 Philadelphia Bar Reporter February 2008 philadelphiabar.org in the Professison Committee and LGBT Frontline Committee, in addition to the Minorities continued from page 3 in the Profession Committee. And for the first time, the Bar Associa- inclusion in this legal community in a tion will be able to collect and analyze substantial way, once and for all. We have data, ensure data accuracy and report institutionalized our support for mean- on the progress of the Philadelphia legal ingful and real diversity in the profession community in achieving diversity goals with the creation of a new Philadelphia through studies and other means. We Bar Association Office for Diversity. also will collect and disseminate informa- The new Office for Diversity will tion about evolving best practices aimed work with legal employers to foster more at recruitment, retention and promotion Photo by Mark A. Tarasiewicz Chancellor A. Michael Pratt was interviewed by CBS 3’s Pat Ciarrocchi on diverse work environments. It will serve of a diverse and inclusive legal environ- “Newsmakers” on Jan. 6. The Chancellor discussed the Bar Association’s plans as a resource for individuals seeking to ment across demographic groups. for the new year. Pratt also was interviewed on Jan. 12 on Power 99 FM radio. advance and develop their careers. It will This new office will provide concrete The interview also aired on Q102 FM and My 106.1. provide infrastructure, strategic leader- support to build and maintain successful ship, coordination and continuity to diversity efforts delivered in hands-on by its minority constituents. every law firm and legal department in diversity efforts. regular working sessions with targeted But it is long past time for firms, and the city. In the days ahead, we will be As a key component of this effort, this roundtables of diversity professionals, the profession as a whole, to re-double reaching out to legal institutions through- month, we will welcome a new, full-time diversity chairs and managing partners. their efforts on this front. We are a truly out the city to help us in our work. director of the Office for Diversity at the It also will foster community network- diverse legal community and I am asking The Philadelphia Bar Association leader- Bar Association. ing opportunities for people working on everyone to embrace this challenge. The ship is not satisfied with the status quo. The new director will provide the vi- diversity issues across the legal profession. Philadelphia Bar Association has always We stand united in our determination to sion, leadership and support to develop In 1993, the Association’s Statement of been on the cutting edge and I want the achieve meaningful diversity in our legal and carry out programs and practices to Goals of Philadelphia Law Firms and Le- Philadelphia legal community to set the community in the immediate future. bring true diversity to the Philadelphia gal Departments for Increasing Minority national standard by ensuring that all of legal community. The new Office for Representation and Retention, signed by our legal institutions reflect the diversity A. Michael Pratt, a partner at Pepper Hamil- Diversity also will address issues of gender more than 50 Philadelphia legal employ- of our communities. ton LLP, is Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar and sexual orientation with the new ers, underscored the Bar’s commitment to Of course, in order for meaningful Association. His e-mail address is Chancellor@ director serving as a liaison to the Women addressing the disadvantages confronted change to occur, we need the support of philabar.org.
Feasts to Famine sweet potato fries. The ingredients can rash of fresh strawberries. Served half skin fort is simply contagious. There may even continued from page 24 bathe by dipping their bodies in chili- side up, half in the skinny, the breasts glis- be some loving leeway given for you and honey sauce. The fish is sublimely fresh. ten in alternating mauve and pink hues. yours to order dessert first. for gay and lesbian patrons. The carryover Its golden outer layer crackles upon your Morsels are rich and thickly textured. The This leap year, on the last day of of comfort classics and pleased patronage palate. The fries are especially scented to accompanying strawberries catapult all February, the restaurant under Ms. Robb’s is unmistakable. add a sweet refrain to their crunch. your taste buds. The verts are veritably tutelage, shall also celebrate its fourth Split a croque monsieur ($12) to whet Or order the Cottage’s chicken or verdant. anniversary. appetites. Gruyere cheese oozes lazily duck neighborhood specials. Roasted half This year’s Valentine’s Day prix fixe MACTE VIRTUTE; FLOREAT between a thin filet of naturally smoked chicken ($17) arrives asleep, atop garlic ($35) menu shall be displayed shortly salmon and glistening caviar. All is draped mashed potatoes and spinach in a shitake on the Cottage’s Web site, and should Skinny D’Bockol, a sole practitioner, is a con- in warm toast. The cheese swirls forward mushroom jus. The chicken is nestled so include all of the luscious flavors of local tributing editor of the Philadelphia Bar Re- as the sandwich is squeezed to fit a bite cozy that you hate to disturb it. You won’t farmers’ best foodstuffs, most favorably porter. Find his reviews online at bockol.com. upon one’s tongue. The flaking pink regret having prodded awake and chewed enhanced by a cook so comfortable with salmon creates a smokiness and softness as the free-range chicken’s warm pieces. naturally fine ingredients, that your com- your cheeks expand, and the black caviar They are swallowed with their bedmates eggs explode in salty grinding of jaws. in a pillowed gulp. But save some energy for the entrées. The duck breast ($21) is mounted Judge Joseph A. Del Sole (Ret.) Fish and chips ($17), blatantly beer and upon sweet potato puree, haricot verts Former President Judge of the Superior Court and Judge of the Court of bread-battered tilapia, are surrounded by with wine syrup and emboldened by a Common Pleas offers these services throughout Pennsylvania.
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philadelphiabar.org February 2008 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 25 Rhonda Hill Wilson, of Law Sports and Entertainment Law of the Law Of- Association. People fices of Rhonda Hill Wilson, P.C., served Judge Denis P. Cohen of the Philadel- as a panelist of the phia Court of Common Pleas has been Philadelphia Trial selected as president-elect of the Boston Dana Pirone Garrity, Sozi P. Tulante, Lawyers Association College Law School Alumni Council. an associate with an associate with and Temple Law He is the first person from outside the Stevens & Lee P.C., Hangley Aronchick School co-sponsored program “What Boston area to hold such a position in the recently served on Segal & Pudlin, is a Trial Lawyer” in November, where more than 75-year history of the school. the faculty of the has recently been she along with other panelists provided Pennsylvania Bar selected by the Cen- Temple University law students with a Gina Rubel, presi- Institute’s 14th ter for Progressive range of information associated with the dent of Furia Rubel Annual Auto Law Leadership as a 2008 trial lawyer profession. Communications, Update. She instructed on the topic of Pennsylvania Political Leaders Fellow. was named the re- ethics as it applies to Auto Law and the John P. Dogum, a cipient of the Public practice of law in general. Josh M. Greenbaum and Paul K. Leary Jr., partner with Mar- Relations Society of members of Cozen O’Connor spoke at tin, Banks, Pond, America Philadel- Anne Ciesla Bancroft, a partner at Fox the Large Loss Conference, hosted by the Lehocky & Wilson, phia Chapter 2007 Rothschild LLP, spoke at the American Property Loss Research Bureau and the served as faculty with DeAnn White Achievement Award for Conference Institute’s 13th Annual Liability Insurance Research Bureau in several leading attor- Community Spirit on Dec. 6. Conference on Employment Practices Washington, D.C. neys in the field for Liability Insurance on Jan. 23-24 in New a Pennsylvania Trial Nichole L. Williams, York City. James Eisenhower, Lawyers Association’s Continuing Legal an associate with a partner with Education seminar “Liens & Subroga- Archer & Greiner, Christopher E. Cum- Schnader Harrison tion” on Nov. 30. P.C., has been mings, a partner Segal & Lewis LLP, selected for member- with Stradley Ronon has been reappointed James J. Kozuch, a partner with Caesar, ship in the National Stevens & Young, to the board of Rivise, Bernstein, Cohen & Poko- Coalition for 100 LLP, presented “Real the Pennsylvania tilow, recently served as a panelist at an Black Women. Estate Issues Affect- Intergovernmental engineering symposium sponsored by ing Religious Institu- Cooperation Authority, which is respon- the Greater Philadelphia sections of The Philip J. Katauskas, of counsel to Se- tions,” at the Real sible for the review and oversight of the American Institute of Aeronautics and manoff Ormsby Greenberg & Torchia, Estate Institute held by the Pennsylvania City of Philadelphia’s financial affairs. Astronautics and The American Society LLC, recently participated as a faculty Bar Institute on Dec. 6. of Mechanical Engineers. His presenta- member at a National Institute for Trial Jonathan M. Grosser, tion was “Intellectual Property -- Protec- Advocacy continuing legal education Gaetan J. Alfano, a a partner with tion of Competitive Assets.” program on deposition skills at George- founding sharehold- Stradley Ronon town University Law Center. er of Miller, Alfano Stevens & Young, David M. Doret, of & Raspanti and vice LLP, participated counsel to Cozen Thomas A. Muccifori, chair of the Board in, “Real Estate Law O’Connor, has been a partner with Ar- of Governors of the from A to Z,” a appointed to the cher & Greiner, P.C., Philadelphia Bar seminar sponsored board of directors of served as moderator Association, partici- by Lorman Education Services. Grosser the Rosenbach Mu- for “Demystifying pated in a demonstration/presentation at presented, “Are you a Closer? How to seum and Library. Chancery Practice,” the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Avoid Common Pitfalls and Successfully The museum is a seminar featuring Defense Lawyers’ “For the Experienced” Close Your Transactions.” both a historic showplace for fine art and presiding chancery seminar on Nov. 9. antiques as well as a research center that judges on Jan. 31 in Mount Laurel, N.J. William C. Young- houses one of the nation’s greatest collec- Howard L. Meyers, a blood, a partner tions of rare books and manuscripts. Henry Ian Pass of The Law Offices of partner with Morgan with Caesar, Rivise, Henry Ian Pass was recently a featured Lewis & Bockius Cohen, Bernstein Marian A. Kornilo- speaker on WWDB-FM’s “Executive LLP, has been re- & Pokotilow, Ltd., wicz, a partner with Leaders” where he addressed the types of elected as chair of the presented “An Cohen, Seglias, legal issues investors might encounter in Board of Directors Intellectual Property Pallas, Greenhall dealing with their securities investment of the Committee of Short Course” to & Furman PC, professionals. Seventy, a non-parti- attendees of the recent National Conven- has been elected san organization conducting a permanent tion of the American Institute of Chemi- as a trustee of the nNames ARE NEWS campaign to improve the Philadelphia cal Engineers in Salt Lake City, Utah. Kosciuszko Founda- region by demanding ethical conduct of tion, the premiere American organization “People” highlights news of members’ public officials, safeguarding elections, Michael O’Mara, a promoting Polish culture and an un- awards, honors or appointments of a promoting government efficiency and partner with Stradley derstanding and friendship between the community or civic nature. Information educating citizens. Ronon Stevens & peoples of Poland and the United States. may be sent to Jeff Lyons, Senior Manag- ing Editor, Philadelphia Bar Reporter, Young, LLP, was Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Market Marc E. Needles, a partner with Fox recently appointed Justin B. Wineburgh, a member of Cozen St., 11th fl., Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2955. Rothschild LLP, presented “Update on as secretary of the O’Connor, discussed life story rights and Fax: (215) 238-1159. E-mail: reporter@ Eminent Domain in Pennsylvania” at the Board of Governors the litigation issues that can arise at the philabar.org. Color photos are also Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s Annual Real of the St. Thomas panel “Film, Sports, Music and Eth- welcome. Estate Institute on Dec. 5-6. More Society of Philadelphia. ics” for the Widener University School
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