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YLD Family Night at the Phillies Insurer Changing Plans in Jan. 2011 Effective with renewals that take place on Jan. 1, 2011, Independence Blue Cross (IBC) will no longer offer the current HMO, POS and PPO products under which groups with 100 or fewer employees are now insured. This will impact most Association members who have their coverage through IBC. Existing More than 120 people attended YLD Family Night at the Phillies on July 29 at Citizens Bank Park. Among those in at- customers will not be able to renew their tendance were (top photo, from left) Tracy Newman, Holly Harrity, Michael Harrity, Peter Newman, Natalie Harrity, current plans. All insureds will have to Caitlin Harrity and Alicia Newman along with John and Elizabeth Encarnacion (bottom left) and Charles Eppolito III and select a new plan from IBC’s new product YLD Chair Albertine DuFrayne (bottom right). The event featured a pregame tailgate party at McFadden’s. line (Blue Solutions), which will include new HMO, POS and PPO options. At renewal, a recommended option(s) will be provided to customers that are most like their current option(s). If a customer does not make a benefit election, IBC will au- tomatically default the existing coverage(s) to the recommended option(s). There will be a total of 25 different new options available to groups comprised from firms that have less than 51 em- ployees. The number of plan options that may be offered will be determined by the total number of employees that a firm has.

Photos by Jeff Lyons Jeff by Photos All the new plans include those benefits mandated by recent Health Care Reform legislation including coverage for depen- Elections Committee Formed; Candidates Sought dent children up to the age of 26. continued on page 14 The Philadelphia Bar Association solicited are Vice Chancellor, Secretary, members who are entitled to vote; and has formed its Elections Committee, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant for candidates for Vice Chancellor, shall which is chaired by Immediate-Past Treasurer, and five seats on the Board be signed by at least 100 members who In This Issue Chancellor Sayde Joy Ladov and consists of Governors. Each Board seat carries a are entitled to vote. of Michael L. Viola, Scott W. Reid, three-year term. Individuals who wish to run for any of 4 Helping Solos Louis S. Rulli, Lawrence S. Felzer, Al- Association members may become the above named offices should contact 5 Gender Pay Gap bertine Y. DuFrayne, Brandi Brice, Sean candidates for any of these offices by Staff Counsel Brian Sims at bsims@ R. Sullivan, Jeffrey S. Gross and Jeffrey filing with the Secretary, at least 60 days philabar.org for additional information. 6 Zone Courts Campolongo. prior to the Dec. 7, 2010 Annual Meet- Signatures, along with a resume, and Chancellor Scott F. Cooper, Chancel- ing, nominations in writing which, for written authorization should be submit- 7 Pro Bono Network lor-Elect Rudolph Garcia, Vice Chancel- candidates of the Board, must be signed ted to Association Secretary Kathleen lor John E. Savoth and Board of Gov- by at least 25 members who are entitled Wilkinson, c/o Brian Sims, Philadelphia 13 Hamilton Benefit ernors Chair Richard S. Seidel serve as to vote; for candidates for Secretary, Trea- Bar Association, 1101 Market St., 11th 16 Koo Zee Doo Review ex-officio members. surer, Assistant Secretary and Assistant Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107, no later Offices for which candidates are being Treasurer, shall be signed by at least 35 than 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 7. Leading Specialists In Court Reporting Services & Video

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Editor-in-Chief Asima Panigrahi, Esq. Information Overload? Control Editor Emeritus Bruce H. Bikin, Esq. Your Technology and Recharge Associate Editors Heather J. Austin, Esq. Ria C. Momblanco, Esq. I hope everyone had a good summer. do we address the many By Scott F. Cooper to understand how Regina Parker, Esq. As I was working on this column from challenges it brings with heavy use of digital Thomas Bryan, Esq. the Shore, I thought it the perfect time to it and the impact on devices and other tech- Edward P. Kelly, Esq. write on “interconnectivity,” and how it our profession. Worse, nology changes how we Sarah L. Hopkins, Esq. Julia Swain, Esq. is dramatically affecting our profession. it is no longer as simple think and behave. Nicole Edwards, Esq. This topic is getting ever-increasing atten- as just e-mail and cell Without smart- tion in professional circles and there are phones. With commu- phones, e-mail and Contributing Editor some alarming signs for attorneys. nications going through laptops, the scientists Richard Max Bockol, Esq. Everyone is familiar with this topic, web pages, blogs, Twit- traveled on a nature Advisory Editors even if they do not know the technical ter, Facebook and other retreat. They intention- Sunah Park, Esq. term that scholars and consultants are social media, just staying ally found one of the few Molly Peckman, Esq. now attaching to this discipline. Inter- connected can be a near remaining remote areas Marc W. Reuben, Esq. connectivity is the now-popular phrase full-time job. That the out west where there is Associate Executive Director, for describing how electronic devices pace of change is ever quickening only no phone or Internet service. Not surpris- Communications constantly connect us, regardless of where further compounds these problems. Each ingly, they found they could unwind, Mark Tarasiewicz we actually are physically. A current ad generation connects this way at an ever- sleep better and lose the nagging feeling Senior Managing Editor, campaign for a mobile provider sums it earlier age. The discussion is no longer to check for a phone in the pocket. They Publications up well: “closeness has nothing to do with whether kids should have phones and noted that the drumbeat of incoming Jeff Lyons distance.” texting devices, but at what age is it ap- data creates a false sense of urgency that While mobile phones and PDAs are propriate and how does it affect school can affect people’s ability to focus. Executive Director not new, some disturbing analysis about curricula. Some observed that too much digital Kenneth Shear how these devices affect us and our Researchers are starting to study with stimulation makes people, who would profession is new. Much is being written particular interest how the huge amount otherwise function fine at a normal pace, The Philadelphia Bar Reporter (ISSN 1098- about the related problems of informa- of e-data and potentially false senses of psychologically unhealthy. We all know 5352) is published monthly and available by subscription for $45 per year by the Philadel- tion overload, 24/7 work attachments, urgency flowing from connectivity are the image, the person who cannot sit phia Bar Association, 1101 Market St., 11th false urgency and information triage. affecting all of us. In a profession where through a conversation without grab- floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107-2911. Periodicals We all know the “love-hate” with creative analysis may be the difference bing for their handheld device to find postage paid at Philadelphia, PA POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Philadelphia Bar Re- portable technology. On the positive, between winning and losing or making a out “what else” is going on. For some, it porter, c/o Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 lawyers are no longer tethered to their transaction happen, the stakes for all of us borders on an addiction. Market St., 11th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107- 2955. Telephone: (215) 238-6300. Association desks. When in-person meetings or court are enormous. Despite the practical difficulties of Web site: philadelphiabar.org. Newspaper e- appearances are not required, attorneys A recent article in The New York doing this, the scientists’ advice was mail address: [email protected]. The edi- have greater geographic freedom. They Times detailed five neuroscientists’ quest continued on page 14 torial and other views expressed in the Phila- delphia Bar Reporter are not necessarily those can work without commutes, can interact of the Association, its officers or its members. with people remotely, make presentations NOTICE TO POTENTIAL JUDICIAL CANDIDATES Advertising rates and information are available to large numbers of people from their from David Hoeckel at MediaTwo, 1014 W. 36th St., Baltimore, MD, 21211. Telephone: (443) desks and save money on travel. The Commission on Judicial Selection and Retention of the 909-7824. One attorney I know shared with Philadelphia Bar Association evaluates the qualifications of persons Page 1 skyline photo by Edward Savaria, Jr./PCVB me how this past month she actually seeking appointment or election to the Philadelphia Common Pleas extended her vacation a week because and Municipal Courts. Individuals who wish to be considered for appointment or who are considering filing for the 2011 primary she e-filed a summary judgment motion election as judicial candidates should contact the Commission on from the Shore, instead of having to be Judicial Selection & Retention c/o Charles J. Klitsch, Esq., the Bar Tell Us in Center City. Some have even found it Association’s Director of Public and Legal Services, to obtain a What You Think! helps them attend family events, because Judicial Evaluation Questionnaire, the Commission’s Guidelines they are not really “cutting out of work” for Evaluation of Attorney and Judge Candidates and Bylaws of the The Philadelphia Bar Reporter Philadelphia Bar Association. In order to ensure that each candidate to be away from the office. welcomes letters to the editors for receives a full and fair evaluation, the completed questionnaire must publication. Letters should be typed. Therein also lies the downside: we be returned by Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2010 to “Judicial Commission” There is no word limit, but editors are never really away from work. And at 1101 Market St., 11th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107-2955. Also, reserve the right to condense for when we are at the “other event” are we candidates who have previously been evaluated by the Commission clarity, style and space considerations. really engaged in it, or distracted by our are invited to contact the Association to determine whether their Letters must be signed to verify e-interconnectivity? Depending upon the ratings are current by calling Mr. Klitsch at (215) 238-6326. authorship, but names will be withheld upon request. Letters may be mailed, nature of one’s practice, near round the Individuals are reminded that under the Commission’s Guidelines, faxed or e-mailed to: Jeff Lyons, Senior clock review of e-mail, texts, online post- any candidates who do not participate in the Commission’s evaluation Managing Editor, Philadelphia Bar ings and voicemail seems almost a given process will receive “Not Recommended” ratings if they continue to Reporter, Philadelphia Bar Association, in our profession. Everyone’s attention pursue either appointment or election. 1101 Market St., 11th floor, Philadel- span seems shorter. A. Harold Datz, Esquire phia, PA 19107-2955. Phone: (215) The debate over whether this is good or 2010 Chair, Commission on 238-6345. Fax: (215) 238-1159. E-mail: bad is long since moot – the technology [email protected]. Judicial Selection and Retention is here to stay. The real issue now is how philadelphiabar.org September 2010 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 3 law practice management committee Committee’s Goal is Helping Solos Succeed n By Sheryl L. Axelrod, Harper J. Dimmerman and James E. Elam Podcast Spotlight This spring, Chancellor Scott F. Cooper reconstituted the Bar Associa- Visit philadelphiabar.org to listen to the podcast from the Aug. 19 meet- tion’s Law Practice Management Divi- ing of the Law Practice Manage- sion into the Law Practice Management ment Committee. Committee (LPMC) to confront a dual challenge in the profession brought about has done so since 1999. The topic was by the current state of the economy. First, clearly of great interest and she was pep- more lawyers are considering opening up pered with questions. She not only went law firms and want guidance. Second, through the ethical rules on the subject, many small and solo practitioners want but answered each question thoroughly, to learn how to streamline their opera- giving concrete, practical advice. She gave tions and cut costs. Beyond getting by, attendees written materials, providing lawyers want to know how to succeed, them with clear guidance they could use Photo by Jeff Lyons Jeff by Photo and in that desire was born the mission May Mon Post (from left) and Law Practice Management Committee Co-Chairs to draft letters to clients. of the LPMC. Sheryl L. Axelrod and Harper J. Dimmerman discussed running a solo or small Susan Letterman White, JD, MS ad- Cooper gave the following directive: practice at the Committee’s Aug. 19 meeting. dressed the leadership skills needed to run provide programming aimed at helping your practice and advance its business at lawyers start and effectively manage small was not a challenge, we decided. It was an tools that won’t cost me a fortune? the July meeting. She engaged attendees and solo practices. Explain how you get a opportunity to reach out and make a dif- • Where should I bank? in interactive group strategy discussions. firm off the ground, and how you make ference for members of our profession. • How do I get a website off the Everyone was heard and each contributed a practice successful. “In essence, teach We resolved to produce 12 programs a ground? to the learning process. We saw first hand folks what you know about firm man- year and hit the ground running, brain- • What should I do to manage my through group exercises the importance agement,” Cooper said after naming us storming about the topics and speakers bookkeeping, and track my costs? of three things – teamwork, enlisting a co-chairs of the committee. that could most benefit our colleagues. • How do I find an office location and diversity of opinion and leadership – and We approached the LPMC with the We chose to design programs to an- lease that suit my needs? how each of the three work together. We same vigor we bring to our practices. swer the same questions we had before we • Should I utilize social media and if even networked without realizing it, by Each of us manages a law firm and seized learned how to run our law firms: so, how? working with the members of our teams. upon the economic climate to grow • How do I go about forming a prac- • Is there a way to use technology to At the end, she gave us well-designed our business. We did so by viewing tice? streamline my operations? written materials to take back and imple- the current economic downturn not as • What can I do to brand and distin- • What kinds of software could help ment in our practices. an obstacle, but as an opportunity. It guish my firm from the competition? my practice run smoothly? and On Aug. 19, we discussed “Running presented new challenges and if we could • How do I generate business? • How do I manage employees without a Solo or Small Practice.” May Mon Post meet them, we could leapfrog ahead. We • What leadership skills would help me a human resources director? runs a law firm and joined the committee decided to approach reinvigorating the move my firm forward? Once we knew the questions we co-chairs in a roundtable discussion about LPMC with the same optimism. This • Are there web-based legal research wanted to address, we set up one program the lessons we’ve learned from running per month through to the end of the year, a law firm. We offered guidance on Attorney DisciplinAry / ethics mAtters and locked in place top-notch speakers to everything from cost-cutting to bill track- provide our colleagues with the answers. ing to marketing. In short, we explained Our first meeting took place June 17 how to jump through the hoops we went and was packed. We started at the begin- through when we started our practices, ning, addressing the first question many and begin years ahead of the curve. We lawyers considering starting a practice made our discussion open and interactive, have: how do I ethically determine which and invited attendees to ask questions. clients will be going with me to the new Dan Giancaterino, the education practice I am forming, and which will services manager at Jenkins Law Library, stay behind with the firm I’m depart- will discuss “Cost Effectively Conducting

Statewide Pennsylvania and New Jersey matters  No charge for initial consultation ing? We brought in Ellen Freedman, Legal Research” at our Sept. 16 meet- Representation, consultation, and expert testimony in disciplinary matters and CLM, of Freedman Consulting, Inc., ing. In this age of information acces- matters involving ethical issues, bar admissions and the Rules of Professional Conduct who discussed “Changing Firms: Ethical sible through free or nearly free vehicles, James c. schwartzman, esq. Guidance for Law Firms and Attorneys.” many of them right on the web, we look Former Chairman, Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania  Former Federal Prosecutor Freedman currently serves as the law forward to hearing his tips to keep our Former Chairman, Continuing Legal Education Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania practice management coordinator for research costs down. Pennsylvania Interest on Lawyers Trust Account Board the Pennsylvania Bar Association, and continued on page 15 Dana pirone carosella, esq. Representing attorneys in disciplinary/ethics matters for 15 years Author/Speaker on ethics matters To learn more about the Law Prac- 1818 Market Street, 29th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103 tice Management Committee, visit (215) 751-2863 WebCheck philadelphiabar.org.

4 Philadelphia Bar Reporter September 2010 philadelphiabar.org women in the profession committee Gender Pay Gap Remains an Issue efforts to promote themselves to clients n By Julia Swain and in recruitment, these efforts do not affect compensation. These committees Women equity partners earn, on and roles are often occupied by women average, $66,000 per year less than their who feel determined to contribute to the male counterparts. With such a compen- health of their organization, even though

sation gap between genders, the Ameri- such efforts do not yield a payoff. Lyons Jeff by Photo can Bar Association Commission on Almost all firms have a point system Women in the Profession Committee Co-Chair Kimberly Ruch-Alegant (from Women in the Profession, the Minority based upon client origination to award left) is joined by Roberta D. Liebenberg, Veta T. Richardson and Co-Chair Nikki Johnson-Huston for a discussion on salary equality. Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) compensation, with an annual re-evalua- and the Project for Attorney Retention tion of the points assigned to each equity denied origination credit. Any disputes conducted an in-depth national survey partner. The assignment of points is done over origination typically are addressed by of women partners to assess what women by a compensation committee typically a firm’s compensation committee, where Podcast think, say and feel about their compensa- consisting of five-to-eight individuals, women and minorities are severely under- Spotlight tion. seldom including any women and/or represented. Even when there is a woman Visit philadelphiabar.org to listen to Veta T. Richardson, executive director minorities. Getting a seat on the compen- or minority on the committee, that the podcast from this meeting. of MCCA, presented the results of the sation committee is usually by election individual’s voice is usually marginalized survey at a recent meeting of the Women by the partners or appointment by the due to lack of en masse support, which in the Profession Committee, together law firm chair/managing partner. Seven prevents a person’s meaningful input. on Women in the Profession to develop with Roberta D. Liebenberg, chair of percent of the women partners surveyed With 400,000 baby boomer attorneys a strong set of recommendations for the ABA Commission on Women in the did not know how to get a seat on the (mostly men) preparing to retire, the law firm best practices in determining Profession. compensation committee as such selec- survey also assessed how lawyers inherit compensation, which will include the Fee collection, billable hours and client tion was completely subjective. origination from retiring partners. In development of transparent compensa- origination were identified by the survey After compensation is determined by most firms, the retiring attorney chooses a tion policies. MCCA is also reaching out as the key factors that determine promo- committee, most firms do not have an successor. Only 6 percent of firms assign to female in-house counsel and general tion to equity partner, compensation and appeals system. But, in the firms that do the task to law firm management; and counsel to educate them on how client bonuses. Cross selling and client matter allow appeals, more than two-thirds of only 2 percent of firms ask the client. origination works so that they are aware expansion were also deemed important. the women surveyed responded that they Thirty percent of the women surveyed that they can impact who receives origi- Deemed not important in determining would not feel comfortable challenging reported being subject to threats, intimi- nation when their relationship partner compensation were pro bono, commu- their compensation. dation and bullying over origination and retires. nity service, serving on professional de- More than half of the women sur- allocation disputes; and 39 percent were velopment and diversity committees and veyed revealed that they had been denied dissatisfied with how such disputes were Julia Swain ([email protected]), a associate development. Although many their fair share of origination. Minority handled. partner with Fox Rothschild LLP, is an associ- law firms tout these committees and attorneys were even more likely to be The results of this survey will be used ate editor of the Philadelphia Bar Reporter. by MCCA and the ABA Commission Brandeis Media Night Sept. 21 The Louis D. Brandeis Law Society will TV news broadcast. present “Media Night: Jewish Perspec- “We have a great topic and panel and tives on the First Amendment” on Tues- the evening will also include a reception DeCola day, Sept. 21 at 5:30 p.m. in the Mayor’s and chance to get to know the panelists,” Reception Room in City Hall. said event chair Philadelphia Common Detectives Inc. The event will showcase well-known Pleas Court Judge Sandra Mazer Moss. When You Need to Know local and national media personalities in a The panel will be followed by a 6:30 lively panel discussion touching on major p.m. reception in Conversation Hall by We Offer Special Investigative Services free speech issues. 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News anchor Marciarose Shestack, the Philadelphia, PA 19103 or call 215-569- first woman to ever anchor a prime-time 5500, ext. 4032 for more information. philadelphiabar.org September 2010 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 5 criminal justice section Zone Court System Aims to Increase Efficiency n By Angie Halim Podcast A new judicial assignment that will “zone” every floor of the Criminal Justice Spotlight Center goes into effect on Nov. 1, the Visit philadelphiabar.org to listen to Criminal Justice Section was told at a the podcast from this meeting. recent meeting. Speakers including Judge Sheila still very much a work in progress. As of Woods-Skipper (supervising judge, now, each floor of the CJC will be zoned Criminal Trial Division, Philadelphia as follows: 5th Floor – South Detective Court of Common Pleas), Charles A. Division; 6th Floor – East Detective Di-

Cunningham (first assistant defender, Lyons Jeff by Photo vision; 7th Floor – Southwest Detective Defender Association of Philadelphia), Charles A. Cunningham (from left), Judge Sheila Woods-Skipper and Jennifer Division; 8th Floor – Northwest Detec- Edward McCann (deputy, Trial Division, Selber address Criminal Justice Section members on July 27. tive Division; 9th Floor – Central Detec- District Attorney’s Office) and Jennifer into this new system which will attempt have cases resolved more quickly. tive Division; and 10th Floor – Northeast Selber, (chief, Felony Waiver Unit, Dis- to increase efficiency in the criminal All the speakers emphasized that the Detective Division. trict Attorney’s Office) provided insight justice system, reduce overall volume and zone court system is in its infancy and is continued on page 15 Section Seeks State Senate Judiciary Hearing on Bail Award Nominees

Nominations are now being accepted for the Criminal Justice Section’s Thurgood Marshall Award to be presented at the Sec- tion’s Annual Holiday Party. The award represents the highest honor that the Criminal Justice Section can give to anyone, whether or not a member of the Section, who exemplifies the ideals of Justice Thurgood Marshall’s career. The award should be for longtime service, not an individual event, although a specific event can be the triggering factor. This year’s Awards Committee is co- Pennsylvania state Sens. Jay Costa (above, chaired by Kevin Mincey and Brad V. from left), Daylin Leach, Michael J. Stack and Stewart J. Greenleaf listen to testimony at an Shuttleworth. Nominations and/or ques- Aug. 9 Senate Judiciary Committee Hear- tions should be sent to either minceylaw@ ing on Philadelphia’s criminal justice system gmail.com or [email protected]. focusing on bail. The hearing, presided over All nominations should include the full by Committee Chair Greenleaf, was held in name, address and telephone number of the Conference Center at the Philadelphia Bar Association. Philadelphia Court of Common both the nominee and the person submit- Pleas President Judge Pamela Pryor Dembe ting the nomination, a summary of the (right) was among those to testify. Others pre- nominee’s accomplishments, and any per- senting testimony included Philadelphia City tinent supporting material the committee Controller Alan Butkovitz; Jodi L. Lobel of the should consider. All nominations must be District Attorney’s Office; Stuart H. Schuman received no later than 12 p.m. on Wednes- of the Defender Association of Philadelphia; attorney Nicholas J. Wachinski; Brian J. Frank, day, Sept. 15. president, Lexington National Insurance Cor- In addition, you may make recom- poration; Patricia Edmonson, Bail USA; and mendations for the Cesare Beccaria Award, Stanley C. Orlin. presented annually to one who exemplifies the ideals of the career of Cesare Beccaria. The Beccaria Award recognizes a member of the Philadelphia Bar who has had distin- guished achievement in the field of educa- TweetTip tion in criminal justice, including legal and/ or general education activities in the field. Visit twitter.com/philabar for cover- age of the Senate Judiciary Com- The Justinian Society participates in the mittee hearing on bail. award and its presentation. For more infor-

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6 Philadelphia Bar Reporter September 2010 philadelphiabar.org Reception for Law Students in Public Service Gift Boosts Non-Lawyer Pro Bono Network

n By Jeff Lyons

One of this year’s most ambitious projects to help the indigent has received a major financial boost. Professor Louis S. Rulli, practice professor of law and director

Photo by Jeff Lyons Jeff by Photo of clinical programs The law firm of Duffy + Partners and the Public Interest Section hosted the annual Public Interest Reception on July at the University of 22, where the accomplishments of law students working in public service were recognized. Pictured from left are Pennsylvania Law Rebecca Trela, Law School Outreach Committee Chair Maureen Olives, Ashley Henderson and Justin Allen. The event was held at the offices of Duffy + Partners. School, donated a $1,000 stipend to Rulli help build the fledg- ling Non-Lawyer Pro Bono Network. VIP, Harvard Law to Study Impact of Services Chancellor Scott F. Cooper proposed the project earlier this year to match pro bono services to indigent family law group (those randomly assigned to receive non-lawyer professionals with cases that n By Meredith Brennan litigants. As part of its FLAC initiative, attorneys) and a control group (those ran- need experts. The stipend will go directly VIP is partnering with Professor Jim domly assigned not to receive attorneys). to Philadelphia VIP, which is maintaining Philadelphia Volunteers for the Greiner at Harvard Law to conduct Although some clients will not receive the database. Indigent Program is partnering with a research study, the principal goal of legal representation, the randomization is “The network will provide in-kind ser- Harvard Law School to conduct a study which is to determine whether providing necessary to achieve the overall goal of the vices provided by non-lawyers – accoun- to evaluate the impact of pro bono a volunteer attorney to potential clients study – to make VIP more effective in its tants, process servers, court reporters, etc. services in divorce cases in Philadelphia alters observable legal outcomes. Greiner representation of clients. – to attorneys working on pro bono cases County. holds a Ph.D. in statistics and a J.D. and The study will then measure quantifi- for low-income Philadelphians,” said VIP VIP, the hub of pro bono in Phila- has done scholarly work evaluating the able outcomes to determine whether Executive Director Sara Woods. delphia, is the agency of last resort for impact of providing legal services to the the “treated” group benefited from the “I was asked to consult on a law profes- litigants seeking legal assistance with poor in Boston. The Family Court is representation. There are a number of sors panel for the California Foundation,” family court matters. Family law cases working in tandem with VIP to assist in objective measures, including the amount said Rulli. “They’re developing a social comprise the most requested area of legal the study. of time required to obtain the divorce (for justice curriculum for law schools. They assistance by VIP clients, and those cases The evaluation will begin this fall, those who did so); the amount and frac- gave participants a $1,000 honorarium also happen to be the most difficult to and it is anticipated that it will require tion of marital assets awarded to the study and I gave it to VIP for this project.” refer, given the emotional complexities approximately three to four years to subject; whether the disposition disclosed The idea for the network came out and sometimes open-ended nature of the complete and will involve approximately assets in addition to those identified at of discussions Cooper had with forensic representation. VIP estimates that it is 150 to 200 cases. Eligible participants are intake; and whether the divorce provides accountants James Stavros and Howard able to match fewer than 50 percent of persons (i) seeking a divorce, (ii) having for alimony payments (and if so, in whose Silverstone of Forensic Resolutions, Inc. eligible clients with pro bono attorneys. income at or below 200 percent of fed- favor). The Harvard evaluation personnel “They were looking for ways to provide VIP Executive Director Sara Woods eral poverty guidelines and (iii) who are will be granted access to public records to pro bono service,” said Cooper. “They discussed the study at a recent meeting of referred from Philadelphia legal services collect the outcome data. had a supply of talent, and I knew we the Family Law Section. agencies. After the initial intake, VIP staff had access to unmet demand. Bringing In 2009, VIP formed a Family Law will transmit the intake forms in batches Meredith Brennan (mbrennan@momji- the two together seemed a natural role for Advisory Council (FLAC) to advise VIP that will then be randomized. Thus, two ananderer.com) is a partner with Momjian our Association.” Those initial discussions on how to improve its ability to provide groups will be created – the “treated” Anderer LLC. continued on page 8 Fox Rothschild’s Reilly Honored as VIP Volunteer of Month This month, Philadelphia VIP recognizes Mar- asked about working with Reilly, the client could not say guides. Whether she is working tha “Frannie” Reilly, an associate at Fox Rothschild LLP, enough about the positive impact that she has had on the with her own clients or mentoring for her outstanding volunteer assistance to VIP clients. organization or the pleasure that it has been to work with another attorney, Reilly’s steadfast Reilly began volunteering at VIP in 2004 and has such a wonderful attorney. Reilly has also assisted VIP commitment to VIP and pro bono used her corporate knowledge to assist many clients with clients with homeownership issues. work has made a significant differ- various legal matters. She primarily works with VIP’s In addition to working directly with clients, Reilly has ence in the lives of VIP clients. nonprofit clients and has helped numerous organiza- shared her expertise and experience with others by serving For her commitment and dedica- Reilly tions incorporate and apply for tax-exempt status. She as a mentor to other VIP volunteers. Recently, she has tion to our clients, Philadelphia is currently working with a nonprofit organization that encouraged the summer associates working at her firm to VIP offers its heartfelt appreciation to Martha “Frannie” seeks to enhance the quality of life of the homeless. When get involved with VIP by updating small business client Reilly. philadelphiabar.org September 2010 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 7 YLD Update Fall Full of Programs for Young Lawyers The Young Lawyers Division sched- day, Sept. 20. We are By Albertine DuFrayne Center. You will hear ule continues to be packed with exciting working on some great from current young opportunities as we head into the fall prizes for the winners of lawyers who are actively YLD Election months. the contest in addition to involved with pro bono Each year the YLD hosts an event the winning image being cases and hear how they Info Sept. 20 that showcases the artistic abilities of featured in The Philadel- balance their daily work our membership. Many of you attended phia Lawyer magazine. and personal schedules The Young Lawyers Division is or participated as a band member in One submission per with their pro bono holding an information session for PhiLAWpalooza over the last three years. entrant can be emailed to involvement. anyone interested in learning more This year we are taking a break from mu- [email protected] in • We will co-host the about the YLD or running in the sic and focusing our support of lawyers’ JPG format. A profes- “My First Federal Trial” YLD election, on Monday, Sept. 20 at involvement in the arts on photography. sional panel of judges will CLE with the Federal 12 p.m. in the 11th Floor Conference The YLD is holding the 2010 Photog- select the winner. Courts Committee on Center of Bar Association headquar- raphy Contest with the theme “Eyes on The YLD also has great CLEs and Thursday, Nov. 4 at 4 p.m. at the Federal ters, 1101 Market St. the Environment.” Entrants are asked to lunch programs coming up in the fall that Courthouse at 6th and Market streets. For more information, contact consider: “As you embark on summer will be of interest to various practice areas: This CLE will address some of the issues Albertine DuFrayne at 215-523-6900 vacations or enjoy the remainder of the • An economist from the Federal Re- often faced during your first federal jury or [email protected]. season here in Philadelphia, the Young serve Bank in Philadelphia will discuss the trial. While plenty of trial practice courses Lawyers Division asks you to capture par- national and local economic outlook at a teach trial skills, “My First Federal Trial” ing the donated items to local shelters. ticularly compelling images of environ- YLD 20/20 program on Tuesday, Oct. 5 is designed to fill the gaps and allow The YLD is also planning monthly mental awareness and natural conserva- at 12 p.m. in the 11th Floor Conference you to learn directly from the judges, networking happy hours throughout tion. What did you witness during your Center at the Bar Association. experienced trial lawyers and other young the fall. The YLD holiday party and Toy travels that showcases nature’s untouched • The YLD is hosting a Live, Lunch lawyers who have tried cases in federal Drive is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 16. beauty? What efforts did you see toward and Learn program on volunteering with court. This CLE offers the opportunity Save the date! preserving it?” public interest agencies on Friday, Oct. 22 for you to learn what you really want to I am looking forward to all of these The deadline for submissions is Mon- at 12 p.m. in the 11th floor Conference know, but are afraid to ask. The CLE is programs and I hope you will participate followed by a networking reception at the in YLD events this fall. Federal Courthouse. INCORPORATION AND In late November, the YLD will host Albertine “Abbie” DuFrayne (adufrayne@pe- our annual Harvest for the Homeless. trellilaw.com), an associate with Petrelli Law, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY Through the Harvest, the YLD collects P.C., is chair of the Young Lawyers Division. and sorts donations of men’s, women’s FORMATION SERVICES and childrens’ clothing, blankets and non-perishable items. Once the items are sorted, they are delivered to local home- BlogLink less shelters. We will need volunteers to assist with managing and collecting dona- Visit philawdelphia.wordpress.com tions at their firms and on the day of the to read the latest blog entries from the Young Lawyers Division. event to help with sorting and distribut-

Pro Bono Network How to Help • PREPARATION AND FILING SERVICES IN ALL STATES continued from page 7 Individuals wishing to offer services or donations should contact VIP at • CORPORATION AND LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY OUTFITS then became more sustained as Rulli (215) 523-9550 or visit phillyvip.org. • SAME DAY SHIPMENT OF YOUR ORDER guided them through the Association’s Delivery of Legal Services Committee. Association. In this capacity, he serves as • CORPORATE STATUS REPORTS “We now have a group of about 15 a key policy advisor. He is also a former • UCC, LIEN AND JUDGMENT SEARCH SERVICES people who have been mapping out executive director of Community Legal the project,” said Rulli. “We all agreed Services and has been a member of Penn • DOCUMENT RETRIEVAL VIP would be the perfect place to house Law’s faculty since 1995. • REGISTERED AGENT SERVICE IN ALL STATES this pilot project. It made sense for the “What Lou has done is simply phe- honorarium to go to that purpose. I wish nomenal,” said Cooper. “He personifies it were more, but every little bit helps. I’m the public interest attorney. We’re lucky M. BURR KEIM COMPANY delighted to be able to do it. I believe to have him working with us,” he said. strongly this will benefit the entire public Woods said there are nearly 100 non- Phone: 215-563-8113 Fax: 215-977-9386 interest community. This project will cul- lawyer service providers already in the 2021 ARCH STREET tivate and nourish pro bono law services.” database. “There are thousands of low- PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 Rulli was appointed by Cooper to income people in Philadelphia that need www.mburrkeim.com serve as the first pro bono and delivery of help and they need help from more than legal services advisor to the Cabinet of the just lawyers,” she said.

8 Philadelphia Bar Reporter September 2010 philadelphiabar.org philadelphiabar.org September 2010 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 9 bench-bar & annual conference Borgata’s MIXX to Host Oct. 15 Grand Reception

The Philadelphia Bar Association is thrilled to bring the Bench-Bar & Annual Conference back to the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. This luxurious des- tination resort has set a new standard among Atlantic City hotel properties. The transformed MIXX nightclub is the destination for the Oct. 15 Grand Reception, one of the high- lights of the Bench-Bar. MIXX offers a sensual, city-inspired party vibe and dance club experience orchestrated by the country’s top DJs, further establishing Borgata as the premier nightlife and entertainment destination on the East Coast. “Borgata nightlife has evolved over the last few years to become even more of a Las Vegas-style destination continued on page 12 The newly redesigned MIXX nightclub is the site of the Grand Reception at the Bench-Bar & Annual Conference. Zenger Trial Reenactment Opens Conference

A dramatic reenactment com- was a financial supporter of Zenger’s memorating the 275th anniversary of paper and probably author of some of its Andrew Hamilton’s historic 1735 defense more controversial material. When Chief of printer John Peter Zenger will mark Justice Delancey disbarred Alexander in the opening luncheon and CLE plenary reprisal for his moving to unseat him, the session at the Association’s Bench-Bar defense was left in a quandary. Zenger & Annual Conference on Friday, Oct. moved for appointed counsel, and John 15. The case established the concept of Chambers was appointed. Chambers, freedom of the press and coined the term however, was a known supporter of Gov- “Philadelphia lawyer.” ernor Cosby, and Zenger’s friends feared The plenary, sponsored by the Associa- to let him conduct the defense alone. tion’s Historical Society, will include a Zenger was also represented by William question-and-answer session moderated Smith, who was also disbarred for joining by retired Pennsylvania Supreme Court in the motion. Justice Jane Cutler Greenspan, Pennsyl- Hamilton, born in Scotland, was a vania Superior Court Judge Correale F. renowned trial lawyer who in 1735 lived Stevens and attorneys Carl A. Solano of in Philadelphia. He was (according to Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP some sources) the only American of his and D. Alicia Hickok of Drinker Biddle time who had been admitted to practice & Reath LLP. The plenary, including the in the Inns of Court in London. He was performance and Q & A, provides two counsel to the family of William Penn in hours of substantive CLE credit. The per- a celebrated case that spawned legal pro- formance will feature actors from Temple ceedings on both sides of the Atlantic. He University’s Department of Theater. was a friend of Benjamin Franklin, who The program will be directed by was at that time a printer in Philadelphia.

Temple University’s Jill E. Harrison and Reproducedwiththepermission TheHistorical of Societyits andwebsite, theCourtswww.nycourts. of York New theState of of materialthisstrictly other of is use Any gov/history. prohibited. Hamilton held many public offices in the cast will include performers in period Andrew Hamilton delivers his summation in the trial of John Peter Zenger in this Pennsylvania, and was Speaker of the costume. painting by David C. Lithgow. Assembly from 1729 until he retired in The script was written by Michael to a summary by Tigar, Zenger was ar- ruled against Cosby in a celebrated suit. 1739 (with the exception of one year). E. Tigar, professor emeritus at Duke rested and charged with libeling colonial But he kept Delancey on a tight rein, and Zenger was a German immigrant, University School of Law and American Governor William Cosby. Chief Justice appointed him to serve during Cosby’s born in 1697. He came to America in University Washington College of Law. James Delancey, who presided at the trial, “will and pleasure.” Zenger’s paper, The 1710. Zenger did an apprenticeship (The Trial of John Peter Zenger: A Play in was a wealthy adherent to Cosby’s cause, New York Weekly Journal, protested these and thereafter ran a printing business in Four Scenes, by Michael E. Tigar, Copy- and was only 32 years old at the time of arbitrary actions. various locations until he was financed in right © 1986, All Rights Reserved. Used the trial. Cosby appointed Delancey to be Zenger was initially represented by business by the opponents of Governor by Permission of the Author.) According chief justice when the former chief justice James Alexander, a young lawyer who continued on page 12

10 Philadelphia Bar Reporter September 2010 philadelphiabar.org bench-bar & annual conference 14 CLEs, 8 Credits Available at Borgata Fourteen CLE programs in a variety of practice areas are being planned for the Philadelphia Bar Associa- Conference Schedule tion’s Bench-Bar & Annual Conference on Oct. 15-16 at the Borgata in Atlantic City, N.J. Friday, Oct. 15 The CLE programs, in which attendees can earn up to 9:30 a.m...... Registration eight hours of credit (including the opportunity to earn 11: 30 a.m...... Opening Luncheon and CLE Plenary two ethics credits), will feature judges and some of the • 275 Years of Freedom of the Press: A Reenactment of the Trial of John Peter Zenger city’s best-known practitioners, who will use their exper- 2 p.m...... Break tise and experience to enlighten attendees. 2:15 p.m...... CLE seminars Following Friday’s opening luncheon and CLE plenary • Challenges in Removal From State to Federal Court session, the Federal Courts Committee will present • Trial Advocacy: The Power of Ideas “Challenges in Removal From State to Federal Court.” • Diversionary Programs as Alternatives to Incarceration: What They Offer and What to Do Panelists include U.S. District Court Judge Cynthia M. as an Advocate Rufe, past Chancellor David H. Marion and course plan- 3:15 p.m...... Break ner Charles S. Marion. 3:30 p.m...... CLE seminars “Trial Advocacy: The Power of Ideas” will feature • Discovery in the Criminal Division of Philadelphia Municipal Court and the Court of Com- legendary trial attorneys Gerald A. McHugh Jr. and mon Pleas Robert J. Mongeluzzi, who will discuss the means by • To Prep or Not to Prep? That Is the Question: Ethical Considerations for Family Law Prac- which attorneys can conceptualize and present arguments titioners in the most effective way. The course planner is Board of • The Philadelphia JPT Program: A Fresh Perspective on What it Takes to Be and Appear Governors Vice Chair Regina M. Foley, co-chair of the Before a JPT Bench-Bar and Annual Conference. 6 - 10 p.m...... Grand Reception “Diversionary Programs as Alternatives to Incar- ceration: What They Offer and What to Do as an Saturday, Oct. 16 Advocate” is a Public Interest Section offering focusing 8 a.m...... Breakfast and registration on what an attorney needs to do to get his or her client 9:30 a.m...... CLE seminars into an alternative diversionary placement program. • Social Media and the Practice of Law Panelists include Philadelphia Municipal Court President • Civility – Nice Guys and Gals Do Not Finish Last Judge Marsha H. Neifield, Philadelphia Deputy Mayor • Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion Program Litigation Everett Gillison, Nicole D. Porter and moderator Angus 10:30 a.m...... Break and Hotel Check-Out Love. Course planners are Ourania Papademetriou and 11 a.m...... CLE seminars Joseph A. Sullivan. • Counseling the Corporation The Young Lawyers Division will present a program • My Witness Went South - What Now? on Discovery in the Criminal Division of Philadelphia • Technology in the Courtroom Municipal Court and the Court of Common Pleas. 12 p.m...... Closing CLE Plenary and Luncheon The course will provide an update on recent discovery • State of the Court Presentation issues and the new discovery court. The course planner is Jill J. Holden. Panelists include Holden, David M. The programming on Saturday, Oct. 16 begins with Sunoco, Inc. The course planner is Eric C. Milby. Walker and Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Gina Furia Rubel, Joseph A. Prim Jr., Nicole D. Galli, “My Witness Went South – What Now?” is the Lillian Harris Ransom. The panel will be moderated by Shelley R. Goldner and Harold M. Goldner discussing Criminal Justice Section program that will discuss what Brad V. Shuttleworth. “Social Media and the Practice of Law,” a program happens when a witness changes his or her story. Panelists The Family Law Section plans To“ Prep or Not to presented by the Bar-News Media Committee. Rubel is include Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge M. Prep? That Is the Question: Ethical Considerations the moderator and course planner. Teresa Sarmina, Daniel-Paul Alva, Professor Jules Epstein for Family Law Practitioners,” a program on the ethical U.S. District Court Judge C. Darnell Jones II, Michael and moderator Isla A. Fruchter. The course planner is dilemmas faced daily by family law practitioners. The L. Turner, A. Roy DeCaro, Jeffrey M. Lindy and past Troy H. Wilson. course planners are Julia Swain and Mark A. Momjian. Chancellor Jane L. Dalton are the scheduled panelists “Technology in the Courtroom” is an overview Megan Watson is the moderator and panelists will for the Professional Responsibility Committee seminar presented by the State Civil Litigation Section on the include Kimberly S. Ingersoll, Philadelphia Court of “Civility – Nice Guys and Gals Do Not Finish Last.” different ways technology can be used in trial and how it Common Pleas Judge Margaret T. Murphy, David I. Panelists will discuss the adoption of the Pennsylvania can affect your trial. Panelists include Philadelphia Court Grunfeld and Dina S. Ronsayro. This program is worth Civility Code as well as cases decided citing the code. of Common Pleas Judge Sandra Mazer Moss, Donna Lee one ethics credit. Richard P. Myers is the course planner and moderator. Jones, Timothy R. Lawn and Scott W. Reid. Kathleen D. The State Civil Litigation Section will present The“ The Real Property Section will present Mortgage“ Wilkinson is the moderator and course planner. Philadelphia Judge Pro Tem Program: A Fresh Per- Foreclosure Diversion Program Litigation” with A State of the Court Presentation will also be offered spective on What it Takes to Be and Appear Before a Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Annette M. for CLE credit as the closing CLE plenary session on JPT.” The course planners Robert T. Szostak and Deputy Rizzo and Michael T. McKeever and moderator Rachel Saturday, Oct. 16, featuring Pennsylvania Supreme Court Court Administrator Charles A. Mapp Sr. Szostak and Gallegos. Richard L. Vanderslice is the course planner Chief Justice Ronald D. Castille, Pennsylvania Common- David E. Prewitt will serve as moderators. Panelists and a panelist. wealth Court President Judge Bonnie Brigance Lead- include Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judges The Business Law Section will present Counseling“ better, Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge Correale F. William J. Manfredi, Sandra Mazer Moss, Jacqueline F. the Corporation,” a moderated discussion about large Stevens, Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas President Allen, Howland W. Abramson, Mark I. Bernstein, Idee corporations’ relationships with outside counsel. Panel- Judge Pamela Pryor Dembe and Philadelphia Municipal C. Fox and Leon W. Tucker, along with past Chancellor ists include John G. Chou, general counsel, Amerisource Court President Judge Marsha H. Neifield. Please note Edward J. Chacker and Gerald J. Valentini. Bergen and Marilyn Heffley, chief litigation counsel, that course descriptions and faculty are subject to change. philadelphiabar.org September 2010 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 11 bench-bar & annual conference

Deadline for Bench-Bar Scholarship Lottery is September 10 Zenger Scholarships to the 2010 Bench-Bar & Annual on Monday, Sept. 13. To enter, please submit your name continued from page 10 Conference are available by lottery to Association and organization to Dawn Petit at [email protected] by members who are public interest or government service 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 10. Each scholarship will include Cosby in 1734. His New York Weekly Journal, the subject attorneys. hotel accommodations for the night of Friday, Oct. 15 at of this prosecution, first appeared in November 1733. The lottery drawing will take place on Friday, Sept. 10 the Borgata as well as all conference fees, which include Governor Cosby finally became sufficiently upset by and the announcement of winners will be sent via e-mail CLE programming and all sponsored meals and events. Zenger’s paper that he began proceedings against it in October 1734. The script of Tigar’s play is based in part upon the Philadelphia Bar Association 2010 Bench-Bar & Annual Conference transcript of the trial authored by Hamilton and Alex- October 15 - 16, Borgata - Registration Form ander, and upon other contemporary records. Much Public Int. YLD Non- dialogue has been recreated, and the proceedings have Registration Type Member Total & Gov Member Member been heavily edited. However, the attitudes and thoughts expressed by the parties are well-documented. This play Full Conference - faithfully recreates the role of advocates in 18th century Early-Bird if Booked by $349 $199 $199 $399 libel cases, of which Zenger’s was the most celebrated. September 17: Hamilton’s arguments in Zenger’s case represented Includes all CLE programming a considerable stretching of the rigorous law of libel as and all sponsored meals and $429 $279 $279 $479 it stood in 1735. He had concluded that he could not events on Fri. and Sat. convince the judges of his position, and was really speak- Early-Bird Rates, in red ing to the jury. Benjamin Franklin wrote in 1738 that Friday Only - an English lawyer said of Hamilton’s argument: “If it is Includes Reception: not law, it is better than law, it ought to be law, and it Includes all CLE programming $299 $149 $149 $349 and all sponsored meals and will always be law wherever justice prevails.” Governeur events on Fri. Morris said much later “The trial of Zenger in 1735 was the morning star of that Liberty which subsequently Friday - Reception Only: $125 $125 $125 $150 revolutionized America.” Includes Fri. night event only. Saturday Only: Includes all CLE programming $229 $79 $79 $279 Borgata and sponsored meals on Sat. continued from page 10 Non-CLE Credit and Guest for nightlife,” said Gregg Coyle, director of nightlife for Fee: $175 $175 $175 $200 Borgata. Includes all sponsored meals and events on Fri. and Sat. The bi-level nightclub offers guests a more intimate experience with a greater focus on signature bottle service Registration Type: Total Due: and a dance party. The modern space boasts a rich color scheme of dark purples, grey hues and chocolate tones, Attendee Name: mixed with decadent décor. MIXX has incorporated one of most state-of-the-art, Nickname on Badge: (if different than above) built-in DJ booths on the East Coast to be home court Company/ Organization: for Borgata’s stellar lineup of DJ talent. Adjacent to the DJ booth is an eye-catching LED lighting display, which Guest Name(s): serves as a prominent design feature to the overall scene Address: and add elements of surprise to the MIXX experience. The hotel is designed in classic Italian style and boasts City: State: Zip: 2,000 guest rooms and suites. The Borgata also features 12 destination restaurants that convey a world of culinary Phone: Fax: E-mail: experiences. Among the establishments, acclaimed chefs Credit Card Holder: Bobby Flay, Michael Mina, Wolfgang Puck, Michael Schulson and Stephen Kalt present, respectively, Bobby Special Dietary Needs: Flay Steak, SeaBlue, Wolfgang Puck American Grille, Izakaya and Fornelletto. Emergency Contact: Phone: Hotel reservations must be made directly with the Card Type: ❏ AMEX ❏ MASTER CARD ❏ VISA Borgata by calling 1-866-692-6742, or visit www.phila- benchbar.org. Reference the Philadelphia Bar Association Card Number: Expiration Date: to receive our special group rate over the dates of October Signature: Date: 14-16, 2010. Reservations must be made by Friday, Sept. 17. Mail to: Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Market St., 11th Fl., Philadelphia, PA, 19107-2955 Sponsors for the 2010 Bench-Bar & Annual Confer- or Fax to: 215-238-1159 ence include Iron Mountain, Kaplan, Leaman and Wolfe Hotel reservations must be made directly with the Borgata by calling 1-866-692-6742, or visit www.philabenchbar.org. Court Reporters, CourtCall, American Express and Reference the Philadelphia Bar Association to receive our special group rate over the dates of October 14-16, 2010. Reservations must be made by Friday, September 17. IKON Office Solutions.

12 Philadelphia Bar Reporter September 2010 philadelphiabar.org Bar Foundation Team Up for Justice at Hamilton Benefit I’ll take just a few minutes of your source of the funding By Amy B. Ginensky working hard to make time this month since I know you’re for the grants the Bar this Benefit a success. Benefit Host Committee reading this either as you’re getting ready Foundation gives. Help them “Level the for Labor Day weekend, or just as you’ve One of the surpris- Playing Field” on Nov. Co-Chairs Thomas A. Brophy and come back and are gearing up for the ing things is that the 6 by attending the 32nd Chancellor-Elect Rudolph Garcia. start of a busy fall season. grantees didn’t complain Andrew Hamilton Committee members: Meredith Before you go pack the car or answer about being overworked Benefit as a patron or by S. Auten, Michael Barrett, Wendy your e-mail, I want to tell you about and understaffed (which having your firm spon- Beetlestone, Paul R. Bonney, this year’s Andrew Hamilton Benefit. It’s they are) or about being sor the event. You can Wilson M. Brown III, Chancel- the 32nd year for the legal community’s underpaid (which they get all the information lor Scott F. Cooper, Thomas J. premier social and charitable event. You certainly are – on average you need at philabar- Duffy, Stewart J. Eisenberg, Alan probably know that we try to keep it they make approximate- foundation.org or by M. Feldman, Amy B. Ginensky, interesting and fun as well as affordable ly half of what a first- calling Lynne Brown at James C. Haggerty, Marilyn Hef- and, most of all, profitable – netting as year associate makes at a larger law firm) 215-238-6347. fley, Robert C. Heim, Thomas R. much as possible for the Bar Foundation’s or about not having office or technology We at the Bar Foundation will thank Kline, Ronald A. Kovler, Sey- grantmaking. Those grants support legal resources (which they don’t). Almost to you, but more importantly, the thousands mour Kurland, Sayde J. Ladov, services for the elderly, disabled, veterans an organization, what they most wanted of disadvantaged people helped by our 33 Nicholas J. LePore III, Stephen A. and children; domestic violence victims; with increased funding was the ability to grantee agencies will thank you more. Madva, Samuel H. Pond, Abra- people at risk of losing their homes; im- provide more innovative legal solutions • • • ham C. Reich, Elaine M. Rinaldi, migrants fleeing persecution and abuse; to the problems facing their vulnerable In July, Abbie DuFrayne, chair of the M. Melvin Shralow, Michael J. and many other low-income and disad- clients. Young Lawyers Division, eloquently Smith, Mark S. Stewart, Frederick vantaged people in the Philadelphia area. As one agency executive director put wrote in her Bar Reporter column about Strober, Andrew F. Susko, Kath- Well, this year we’re holding the it: “Currently, legal services agencies lack the close relationship between the YLD leen D. Wilkinson and Thomas G. Benefit on Saturday, Nov. 6 at Lincoln the space to innovate – we are primar- and the Bar Foundation, characterized by Wilkinson. Financial Field. No, not on the football ily concerned with stemming the tide of the efforts of the YLD on behalf of the field itself (although we’re angling to get clients and serving as many people as we Bar Foundation through the Comedy the Bar Foundation. We thank them for access to the players’ locker room that can with not enough staff or resources. Night fundraiser and the YLD Hamilton their commitment to promoting equal night before the next day’s game for our Having enough money to serve clients Circle. As a result of that article, and access to justice for all. If you too would patrons and sponsors), but on the club effectively and efficiently would allow with Abbie and YLD Chair-Elect Carey like to show your individual commitment level with access to an overlook of the our agencies the opportunity to step back Chopko leading the way, we have six new to the Bar Foundation, call Lynne Brown field and looking out over the Wells Fargo and think about the bigger picture. What YLD Hamilton Circle members. Along at 215-238-6347 for more information. Center and the Spectrum. more could we be doing and how could with Abbie and Carey, Rachel Bran- Philadelphia is known as a town where we do this better? The possibilities are son, Maria Feeley, Jonathan Goldman, Amy B. Ginensky (ginenskya@pepperlaw. we really cheer on our teams, so we hope exciting.” Thomas Bielli, Aneesh Mehta and Teresa com), a partner at Pepper Hamilton LLP, is you will do the same for the Foundation They sure are. But we can only let Rodriguez have pledged their support to president of the Philadelphia Bar Foundation. and “Team up for Justice.” Leading the the creativity of our public interest bar team this year are co-chairs and trustees, loose on the problems of the poor if we Thomas A. Brophy of Marshall, Den- in the private bar step up to the plate. (I Memorial Gifts Recognized nehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin and know; I’m mixing my sports.) Support- Chancellor-Elect Rudolph Garcia of ing the Andrew Hamilton Benefit with From time to time, the Philadelphia Bar Foundation receives contributions or a Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC. And a sponsorship or patron tickets increases fund in memory of someone who has died or, on a happier note, to mark a spe- they have a great Host Committee sup- the amount the Bar Foundation will give cial occasion or honor an achievement. Philadelphia lawyers are a special breed. porting their efforts. It’s important for all in December to these gifted, committed We honor them when we make a gift to the Bar Foundation that is then used to of us to get behind them. We lawyers are lawyers who in turn will help the family assist Philadelphia’s public interest lawyers and the clients to whom they provide the champions of equal access to justice facing foreclosure or the grandmother legal services. for all, and one of the ways to accomplish raising the grandchild abandoned by his In Memory that goal is to support our Philadelphia parents or the child suffering unspeakable • Given by Robert M. Kunstadt in memory of R. Nicholas Gimbel, a partner legal community’s foundation at the sexual abuse. at McCarter & English, a Philadelphia litigator and a man of varied talents, inter- Benefit. The Host Committee and the Plan- ests, and friends. We thank all who have made donations to the Bar Foundation’s We set our goals high for this year’s ning Committee – which includes R. Nicholas Gimbel Fund for Legal Excellence in his memory. Andrew Hamilton Benefit because we Christa Chakejian of NextGen Report- • Amy B. Ginensky, Richard Grobman and Norman Weinstein each made heard from our grantee agencies in this ing, Jennifer Coatsworth of the Young donations in memory of the Edith Sirni, mother of Philadelphia Bar Foundation year’s grant applications what they could Lawyers Division, and Diana Kiel and Executive Director Gene Sirni. do if they received more money from the Jacqueline Canter of Marshall, Dennehey, In Tribute Bar Foundation. The Benefit is a major Warner, Coleman & Goggin – are all • Given by Joanne R. Soslow, to honor Debbie Gross and everything she does for the Bar Foundation. • Given by Judge Marlene F. Lachman and Alan Ominsky in honor of Mar- SAVE THE DATE shall A. Bernstein’s membership in the Philadelphia Bar Association’s “60-Year Andrew Hamilton Benefit @ Lincoln Financial Field Club and in honor of Stephanie Resnick’s receipt of the Sandra Day O’Connor Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010 Award. philabarfoundation.org philadelphiabar.org September 2010 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 13 For members with questions about Insurance Visit philadelphiabar.org to register these changes, a special number has been for either the Sept. 7 or Sept. 28 continued from page 1 WebCheck sessions on health insurance. set up for you to communicate directly with USI Affinity. You may call 1-800- In order to address your questions available options. We have been advised tary breakfast will be provided at both 265-2876 and press prompt #4. and concerns regarding these changes that a letter direct from IBC to each meetings. RSVP is required. Please visit At this time we are taking steps to that have been mandated by IBC, the insured will be sent out on Aug. 23 again philadelphiabar.org to register. educate our members about this develop- Association will be keeping you informed outlining the changes and elimination Solo practitioners, actively practic- ment. No decisions about which new through various ways about the new of the old plans. On Tuesday, Sept. 7 at ing law and currently insured, will not coverage you will pick must be made at products. In addition you will receive 8:30 a.m. at the Bar Association offices, lose coverage. They will however, have this point. Those decisions will have to be additional information from USI Affinity, 11th Floor Conference Center at 1101 to choose from the new Blue Solutions made once actual rates for each plan are the Association’s broker, as well as IBC Market St., the Association will hold an offerings. made available by IBC, sometime during itself. open meeting with representatives of USI At this time we have been provision- late October. However, because both the Shortly, you will receive an e-mail to explain in detail the information that ally advised that those members covered Association and USI Affinity recognize communication from USI Affinity they have received, how it will impact the under the traditional indemnity plans how important health care coverage is to outlining the changes and what you, as insureds and what the open enrollment will be able to continue that indemnity both you and your employees, the As- an insured member, will have to do for process will entail for 2011. This program coverage for 2011. This will however, be sociation in a coordinated effort with USI the transition. Your health insurance will be repeated at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, subject to the underwriting guidelines Affinity, will be keeping you apprised of choice for 2011 will take more time Sept. 28 again at the Association’s 11th that impact the number of plans that can all developments as we learn about them. and consideration as you examine the Floor Conference Center. A complimen- be offered depending on group size.

tion. We work hard to ensure all of our in Your Law Practice,” presented by our baracademy.philadelphiabar.org. Frontline members can find their own unique com- Professional Responsibility Committee Each of us must make our way continued from page 3 munication voice within the Association. and co-sponsored by the Young Lawyers through this expanding field. The If you are not already doing it, try Division and Law Practice Management practice of law has never been easy. Each simple: find down time and let your brain some of these ways to venture into the Committee. It is free to our members. generation of technology brings both recharge. The constant bombardment of social media and cyber connection with We will discuss in much greater detail solutions and new problems. The key “self important” communications clutters your Association. You will find people how BlackBerrys, netbooks, laptops, USB now is to figure out how much intercon- the mind’s ability to process and conjure there who have addressed the same issues drives, iPhones, cloud computing and nectivity we really need and how much is creative solutions. For our profession, you are facing and may have solutions. virtual law offices all can benefit attor- a false urgency. As someone who leverages these are not healthy developments. “Like us” on Facebook and check neys, including dramatic improvement in technology greatly, I know of its awesome No matter how important it is for us your news feed every day to learn about efficiency and virtually unlimited access power for efficiency. But it also can be all to stay connected, we must also be the company you keep when you attend to information. One ethics CLE credit overwhelming. honest that not all incoming e-transmis- a Bar Association program. On any is available to attendees. Visit philadel- As for the threshold question raised by sions of are of similar value. We must find given day, our nine sections offer panel phiabar.org to register for this can’t-miss Times article, of how to handle too much ways to break away when we can. Most presentations or guest speaker programs lunchtime primer. “technology on the brain,” I suggest a important, we as attorneys must never focusing on the latest developments in We are also bringing you the most simple rule. Run the technology, don’t falsely blur the line that any fast response your area of practice. They feature judicial updated technology opportunities. On let it run you. Information – no matter is better than the right response. Usually, leaders and top officials including the dis- Wednesday, Sept. 29, we are hosting a how fast it travels – is only a tool. Unless the most pressing of client and business trict attorney, the city solicitor, the chief special event with the Bar Academy at the properly used by a craftsperson, it cannot e-mails are the ones that are least well defender, the U.S. attorney and the heads new Apple Store on Walnut Street. Be build anything. Build a system that works served by a quick reply. With informa- of major units and divisions in every among the first to experience the “Brief- for you and your practice. Be honest tion able to reach people instantaneously court and government agency. ing Room,” Apple’s hi-tech education when you are feeling overwhelmed. You and without self-filtering, our culture has “Follow us” @PhilaBar on Twitter to center on the second floor (only one of and the profession will be much better created a sense of urgency about always get short, timely messages on Bar activi- two in the country), and enjoy refresh- for it. staying connected – even when there is ties and to tune in to live programs as ments as Apple representatives present no real urgency. they happen. You’ll read essential quotes the newest legal apps for Mac, iPad and Scott F. Cooper, a partner with Blank Rome Add to this issue that social media cre- from speeches, keynote addresses and iPhone. Attendees will also enjoy a 5 per- LLP, is Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar ates hundreds of cyber communities into official testimony in real time on your cent discount on selected purchases dur- Association. His e-mail address is chancellor@ which we send information and project a desktop or smartphone app. We have ing this special event. Be sure to register at philabar.org. professional image. It is literally impos- successfully used Twitter as a cost-effective sible to stay on top of the ever-increasing way to have people follow meetings and volume of information. In short, we all forums from all over the world. must have a system for handling it and Join our group on LinkedIn to contact, Expert Witness having enough balance that we respond network with, and recommend other (Real Estate and Title Insurance) with substance and value. attorneys from among the hundreds of Your Bar Association is doing its part Philadelphia Bar Association members Mediator to help you sort this all out. In 2010, who are group members. (Commercial and Divorce) we entered the most recent phase of With our philadelphiabar.org web- the digital world. I was proud to be the site, Bar Reporter Online e-newsletter, Experienced And Effective first Chancellor to communicate with YLD EZine, Upon Further Review legal Practiced over 30 years with a major law firm the membership through Twitter. We e-update, podcast center, section and similarly use Facebook and other social committee listserves, HTML e-blasts and media to reach more members than ever Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn sites, we Robert M. Schwartz before. We appreciate that members want connect you in every way imaginable to information brought to them in the most the practice of law in Philadelphia. 610-212-7344 convenient way. And that may not be the On Tuesday, Sept. 14, our Association [email protected] same for any two people. We also know will present a major program on “Manag- that it must be a two-way cyber conversa- ing the Risks and Benefits of Technology

14 Philadelphia Bar Reporter September 2010 philadelphiabar.org employment laws. Those of us who own travel to Center City. Additionally, LPM small firms know we are the human resource Zone Courts transporting detained defendants continued from page 4 director, whether we’ve been trained for the continued from page 6 from the prisons to the CJC will job or not. Natalie Klyashtorny of Nochum- likely become a major issue. Cur- On its heels on Oct. 21, we get to hear son, PC, will speak on “Law Firm Workforce McCann and Selber explained rently, police are responsible for from our co-chair James Elam and Jack Issues for the 21st Century.” The program that the District Attorney’s Office transporting defendants to prelimi- Schaller, CIC of Eastern Legal Systems, who will provide a primer on human resources will reorganize its office in line with nary hearings in the district and the will discuss “Strategically Using Technology issues and the challenges confronted by small the new zone court system so that as- sheriff is responsible for transporting In Your Law Firm Practice.” The discussion and medium-sized law firms without formal sistant district attorneys are dedicated defendants to the CJC. There will will touch on video conferencing, cloud human resources departments. The discus- to geographic regions. Cunningham be major scheduling conflicts if the computing, backing up data, virtual access sion will emphasize the necessity of main- said the Defender’s Association does Sheriff’s Department now becomes to files, presentation applications, and more taining and encouraging a work environment not have any plans to reorganize in responsible for transporting all de- ways to use technology to benefit a practice, free from hostility and discrimination. It will light of the new Zone Court System. fendants to the CJC for all prelimi- cut costs, better serve clients and move a law be open and interactive. Those attending will All speakers agreed that the big- nary hearings. firm into the 21st century. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss their human gest pitfall to this new system is the Another big change we can also be given seven helpful, simple “Tech- resources issues and concerns. CJC building itself. Simply put, expect to see with this new system nology Do’s and Don’ts,” along with advice Beyond our meetings, consider each of us there are too many people trying is the implementation of Strategic about automating law practice management as a resource you can go to when you have to get into the building at the same Management ARC Readiness Trial systems. questions about law practice management. time. All involved are working hard (SMART) courtrooms. Judges in the On Nov. 18, Kimberly Alford Rice of Each of us has gone through setting up a to pinpoint solutions that will allevi- SMART courtrooms will perform KLA Marketing Associates and Manny Tru- firm and is happy to help you. If you have ate that problem. the functions of the Felony Waiver jillo of Swain Techs will speak about “Tips to ideas for additional programs you would like Perhaps the biggest change to Track Program (currently in room Leverage Online Technology in Your Market- to see, let us know. Our calendar for this year the criminal justice system lies with 705) and the Major Pretrial Unit ing Toolkit” with a focus on marketing and is complete, but next year is just around the the preliminary hearings that will (currently in room 1103). SMART website management. They will talk about corner. now be held at the CJC rather than judges will take over the responsibili- social networking, how to develop a strate- the respective districts. The prevail- ties of those track rooms as well as gic online marketing plan, how to integrate Sheryl L. Axelrod ([email protected]), ing thought is that centralizing the calendar judges so that an indi- a website with key social media tools, and is principal in The Axelrod Firm, PC. Harper preliminary hearings will minimize vidual judge can handle a case from how to measure and track online activities to J. Dimmerman ([email protected]) principal continuance requests and increase start to finish to increase efficiency boost the firm’s client base. in The Law Office of Harper J. Dimmerman, overall efficiency. There are, however, and reduce overall volume. We will close out the year on Thursday, P.C. James E. Elam ([email protected]) other potential problems. It is likely Dec. 16 providing guidance on a critical is a partner with Elam & Scott, L.L.P. They are that it will become more difficult to Angie Halim ([email protected]) remaining consideration: how to hire and co-chairs of the Law Practice Management Com- get complaining witnesses to attend is an associate with Ahmad & Zaffarese, manage employees in compliance with mittee. proceedings to testify if they have to LLC.

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Note: While the following listings have been verified prior to press time, any scheduled mittee: meeting, 1 p.m., 10th floor Room. Cabinet Room. event may be subject to change by the committee or section chairs. Thursday, Sept. 23 Wednesday, Sept. 1 Criminal Justice Section Executive Com- Friday, Sept. 17 Senior Lawyers Committee: meeting, 12 State Civil Litigation Section: meeting, mittee: meeting, 12 p.m., 11th floor Social Security Disability Benefits Com- p.m., 10th floor Board Room. 12 p.m., 11th floor Conference Center. Committee Room South. mittee: meeting, 12 p.m., 11th floor Friday, Sept. 24 Lunch: $8. Real Property Section Executive Com- Conference Center. Lunch: $8. Business Development Series: meeting, Intellectual Property Committee: meet- mittee: meeting, 12 p.m., Gibbons P.C., Business Development Series: meeting, 12 p.m., 11th floor Committee Room ing, 12 p.m., 11th floor Committee 1700 Two Logan Square, 18th and Arch 12 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. South. streets. Room South. Lunch: $8. Monday, Sept. 20 Monday, Sept. 27 Calendar Committee: meeting, 12 p.m., Public Interest Section Executive Com- Wednesday, Sept. 8 11th floor Committee Room. Young Lawyers Division Executive Com- mittee: meeting, 12 p.m., 10th floor Delivery of Legal Services Committee: Professional Responsibility Committee: mittee: meeting, 12 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. meeting, 8:30 a.m., 10th floor Board meeting, 12 p.m., 11th floor Confer- Board Room. Room. ence Center. Lunch: $8. Tuesday, Sept. 21 Green Ribbon Task Force: meeting, 12 Appellate Courts Committee: meet- p.m., 11th floor Committee Room Wednesday, Sept. 15 Cabinet: meeting, 12 p.m., 10th floor ing, 12 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Board Room. South. Lunch: $8. Philadelphia Bar Association Academy Lunch: $8. Employee Benefits Committee: meet- Tuesday, Sept. 28 Committee: meeting, 8:30 a.m., 11th Women in Intellectual Property Com- ing, 12:30 p.m., 11th floor Committee floor Committee Room South. Women in the Profession Committee: mittee: meeting, 12 p.m., 11th floor Room South. Lunch: $8. Workers’ Compensation Section Execu- meeting, 12 p.m., 10th floor Board Conference Center. Lunch: $8. Federal Courts Committee: meeting, tive Committee: meeting, 10:30 a.m., Room. Lunch: $8. Young Lawyers Division Cabinet: meet- 12:30 p.m., 11th floor Conference Cen- 11th floor Committee Room. Criminal Justice Section: meeting, 12 ing, 1 p.m., 10th floor Cabinet Room. ter. Lunch: $8. Workers’ Compensation Section: meet- p.m., 11th floor Conference Center. Thursday, Sept. 9 ing, 12 p.m., 11th floor Conference Wednesday, Sept. 22 Lunch: $8. Legislative Liaison Committee: meeting, Center. Lunch: $8. Delivery of Legal Services Committee Wednesday, Sept. 29 12:30 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Women’s Rights Committee: meet- Management Subcommittee: meeting, 9 Labor and Employment Law Commit- Friday, Sept. 10 ing, 12 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. a.m., 10th floor Board Room. tee: meeting, 12 p.m., 10th floor Board Business Development Series: meeting, Lunch: $8. Medical Legal Committee: meeting, 12 Room. Lunch: $8. LegalLine: 5 p.m.,11th floor LRIS of- p.m., 11th floor Conference Center. 12 p.m., 11th floor Conference Center. Thursday, Sept. 30 The Philadelphia Lawyer magazine fices. Lunch: $8. Lawyer Referral and Information Service Editorial Board: 12:30 p.m., 10th floor Business Law Section Executive Com- Thursday, Sept. 16 Committee: mittee: meeting, 12 p.m., 11th floor meeting, 12 p.m., 11th Board Room. 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beans, can easily serve six. Three huge tri- just like chicken, only five times better. chouriço. Authentic Portuguese cuisine Feasts to Famine angles of one-inch-high lightly scorched And they do, if you discard the outer sea- could not be more deliciously on target. continued from page 16 polenta parcels jiggle geometrically salted crust. The denuded long thumper Finish with prato de chocolate, de- upon a confabulation of vegetables and thighs are to be dipped in a pink remou- scribed tersely on the sobremesas (dessert) point to them. Your eyes must refract legumes. The slightest touch of your fork lade sauce that is so highly and heatedly menu as “chocolate salami, whipped from the shell shock before you begin infuriates the steam out of the crusted spiced that it takes your eyes prisoner. The cream, fig.” Don’t be fooled. Turns out to to use your nearest utensil as a shovel cornmeal. Sweet kernels expose them- flash expires and the subtle flavors return, be crushed cookies encased with choco- to cart the pristine crustacean up and selves to be golden yellow and gush in all saving the experience by a hare. late covered figs. Go fig-ure! It’s out of in. Pale leaves of purple and green are directions like lavish lava. The aromas are Do not attempt the bacalhau à lagaeiro this world. sprayed with tomato bits and breading subtle and sweet. Nasal passages welcome ($27), grilled salt cod with punched po- You will be thanked by co-owner-wife to complete the salad. The claw is already the perfume of the liquid shucked cob. I tatoes and onions, as the sodium content Carla Gonçalves on the way out, and you cracked so that you can sip at the inner would be remiss not to advise that the too will raise your blood pressure for a week. will want to return her smile with your cartilage to complete the festivity. salty aftertaste is overwhelming. I suggest, that in so fine a restaurant, you gratitude. Now the entrées begin. Warnings are The same saltiness spoils a beautifully simply ask the chef to omit the salt. Since “MUITÍSSIMO OBRIGADO” given that ordering is “family style,” and prepared deep-fried rabbit ($28), whose everything is made to order, I’m certain most main courses can be shared with four ample thickly breaded parts burst he will do so. Try instead the arroz de Skinny D. Bockol, a sole practitioner, is an others. For instance, the frito, a fried corn with bristling fresh rabbit, with flesh polvo ($29), thick whip-long octopus advisory editor of the Philadelphia Bar Re- porridge served upon fennel and fava glowing in the rumor that they will taste arms to succor over rice, emerald peas and porter. Read his reviews online at bockol.com. philadelphiabar.org September 2010 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 17 Suzanne Schiller, a Carl Hittinger, chair of DLA Piper’s litiga- partner with Manko, tion practice in the Philadelphia office, People Gold, Katcher & has won the 2010 Burton Award Fox, LLP, was a pan- for Legal Writing Achievement. The elist at the American award presented by the Burton Founda- Joyce B. Link, a Meredith DuBarry Bar Association’s tion, a nonprofit cultural and academic partner with Mont- Huston, an associate 2010 Annual Meet- organization devoted to promoting the gomery, McCracken, with Manko, Gold, ing, where she “Hot legal profession. Walker & Rhoads, Katcher & Fox, LLP, Topics in Environmental Law” on Aug. LLP, was a panelist was a panelist at the 8. David Ladov, a member of Cozen and co-presenter at “Landlord-Tenant O’Connor, was the editor of the recently the National Associ- Law: Beyond the Manny D. Pokotilow, published Slicing Up the Pie: Property ation of College and Basics” continu- managing partner Distribution in Pennsylvania. University Attorneys’ annual conference ing education seminar on July 13 at the of Caesar, Rivise, in Washington, D.C. She presented a Hilton Harrisburg. Bernstein, Cohen Jill M. Bellak, a partner with Archer & historic overview of Ledbetter v. Goodyear and Pokotilow, Greiner, P.C., has been appointed to the and discussed recent case law and related Salvatore M. DeBunda, co-managing presented “Bilski Board of Directors of JEVS Human Ser- safeguards that college and university partner of Archer & Greiner P.C.’s v. Kappos: Did the vices, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit that administrators might employ to manage Philadelphia office, has been elected by Supreme Court Get provides an array of community-based potential fair pay claims. the members of the Longport Seaview it Right? Landmark or Question Mark?” programs. Condominium Association to its Board at a webinar hosted by the Association of Marc S. Raspanti, a of Directors, which has appointed him Patent Law Firms. Steven Berk, a partner with Segal, Berk, partner with Pietra- president of the Association. Gaines & Liss, has been elected to his gallo Gordon Alfano Joseph A. Del Sole, former president second term as chair of the Albert Ein- Bosick and Raspanti, Michael J. Smith, a member of Cozen judge of the Superior Court of Pennsylva- stein Healthcare Services Board of LLP, participated on O’Connor, has been appointed presi- nia, has been appointed by the Pennsyl- Trustees. a panel at the Eighth dent of the Philadelphia Association of vania Supreme Court to a the Appellate Annual National Defense Counsel. Court Procedural Rules Committee. Christopher Scott Institute on the Civil D’Angelo, a partner False Claims Act and Qui Tam Enforce- Daniel V. Johns, a partner at Ballard Kevin E. Raphael, a with Montgomery, ment in Washington, D.C. on June 4. Spahr LLP, been elected president of the partner with Pietra- McCracken, Walker He was also reappointed by Gov. Edward Community Learning Center, a non- gallo Gordon Alfano & Rhoads, LLP, G. Rendell as a member of the Pennsyl- profit education center that helps adults Bosick & Raspanti, was the moderator vania Commission on Sentencing. develop literacy, math and other life skills. LLP has been for the program appointed to the “The Latest Trends Joseph H. Blum, a Joseph D. Man- Hearing Committee in Europe . . . and Their Implications in partner with Deeb, cano, a partner with of the Disciplinary the U.S.” presented at the International Petrakis, Blum & Pietragallo Gordon Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsyl- Association of Defense Counsel’s Annual Murphy, P.C., has Alfano Bosick and vania for a three-year term. Meeting in Barcelona, Spain in July. been named to the Raspanti, LLP, has Board of Directors of been elected to the Stephen D. Schrier, a partner with Blank Brian K. Sims, staff the National Kidney Board of Governors Rome LLP, has been appointed to serve counsel for policy Foundation Serving of the Civil War Mu- as a member of the Advisory Board and planning at the the Delaware Valley. seum of Philadelphia. for the UNLV Gaming Law Journal, Philadelphia Bar published by the William S. Boyd School Association, has Ronald A. Kovler, a Nelson A. Diaz, a of Law at the University of Nevada, Las been named one of partner with Kovler member of Cozen Vegas in conjunction with the Interna- the 40 Best LGBT & Rush, P.C., has O’Connor, has been tional Masters of Gaming Law. Attorneys Under been named presi- appointed to the 40 in the United States by the National dent of the Philadel- National Founda- Joseph M. Manko and Brenda Hustis LGBT Bar Association. Sims also serves phia Trial Lawyers tion for Credit Gotanda, partners with Manko, Gold, as the President of Equality Pennsylvania Association. Counseling Board of Katcher & Fox LLP, were speakers at and as the Chair of the Gay & Lesbian Trustees. the Aug. 5 PBI seminar “A Day on Real Lawyers of Philadelphia. Award recipients Richard E. Wegryn Estate,” where they presented an over- were honored at the 2010 Lavender Law Jr., a member of Louis W. Fryman, a partner with Conrad view of green building, described the Career Fair & Conference in Miami in Cozen O’Connor, O’Brien PC, has been re-elected Director latest developments in the LEED rating August. received the Special of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America systems, and discussed the key legal issues Honors award at the Foundation. presented in the construction and opera- nNames ARE NEWS Insurance Society tion of green buildings. of Philadelphia’s David E. Prewitt of “People” highlights news of members’ Annual Awards Bennett, Bricklin & Michael D. Homans, awards, honors or appointments of a Banquet in July. Saltzburg LLC was a shareholder with community or civic nature. Information presented with the Flaster/Greenberg may be sent to Jeff Lyons, Senior Manag- ing Editor, Philadelphia Bar Reporter, James A.A. Pabarue 2010 Distinguished PC, presented a , a founding share- Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Market holder of Christie, Pabarue, Mortensen Service Award at seminar on damage St., 11th fl., Philadelphia, PA 19107-2955. and Young, A Professional Corpora- the Annual Meeting issues under employ- Fax: (215) 238-1159. E-mail: reporter@ tion, has been named as a recipient of of the Philadelphia ment agreements at philabar.org. Color photos are also The Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2010 Association of Defense Counsel at the a Pennsylvania Bar welcome. Minority Business Leader award. North Hills Country Club on June 9. Institute business law program in July.

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The Largest Overhaul of the Financial Regulatory System since the Great Depression When: Friday, October 22nd, 2010. 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Credits: 7 Substantive CLE for Live Presentation or 4 Substantive for Live Webcast Cost: $125 for Live Presentation or $105 for Live Webcast Speaker: Thomas H. Chiacchio, Jr., Esq.

Selected Topics in Accounting & Auditing: Statement of Cash Flows and the Audit Risk Model When: Saturday, October 23rd, 2010. 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Credits: 7 Substantive CLE for Live Presentation or 4 Substantive for Live Webcast Cost: $125 for Live Presentation or $105 for Live Webcast Speakers: John S. Pavlovsky, Jr., CPA and Charles R. Wiedman, CPA

Year-End 2010 Sneak Preview! Pennsylvania Election & Campaign Finance Law When: Friday, December 3rd, 2010. 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Credits: 6 Substantive & 1 Ethics CLE for Live Presentation or 3 Substantive & 1 Ethics for Live Webcast Cost: $125 for Live Presentation or $105 for Live Webcast The seminar will feature some of the most noteworthy election law practioners and citizen activists in the Commonwealth. Our guest panelists will discuss recent issues from the 2010 election cycle! Moderated by Lawrence Otter, Esq. of Doylestown, Pennsylvania.

McDevitt & Kline, LLC is an Accredited Provider with the Pennsylvania Supreme Court CLE Board (#5963). McDevitt and Kline’s live, internet-based courses are approved as Distance Learning courses by the PA Supreme Court CLE Board. For additional information, please visit www.pacle.org. Check with your State CLE Board for rules pertaining to live webcasts. These rules differ from state to state. For example, PA attorneys may earn up to 4 CLE credits per compliance period via live webcasts (or 4 out of 12 credits per year); NJ and DE attorneys may earn up to 12 CLE credits per compliance period via live webcasts (or 12 out of 24 credits per two years). Live classroom prices include parking, course materials, reporting fees, coffee, doughnuts, and lunch prepared by Chef Ernie Pio, proud graduate of the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) and owner of Twisted Gourmet. All live presentations are held at Temple University—Fort Washington. 401 Commerce Drive, Fort Washington, PA 19034

For additional information, including course descriptions and speaker biographies, please visit www.ceworkshops.com. You may also register by calling Thomas A. McDevitt, CFA, CFP at 215-990-0781.