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The Monthly Newspaper of the Philadelphia Bar Association Vol. 44, No. 10 October 2015 Supreme Court Candidates Discuss Judicial Ethics Q By Amanda J. Dougherty ence Center in Philadelphia. Four of the seven candidates partici- The last time Pennsylvania had pated in the forum: Hon. Christine L. three positions available on its Supreme Donahue, Superior Court, Allegheny Court was when William Penn was gov- County; Hon. Kevin M. Dougherty, ernor. This momentous occasion comes Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia Photo by Thomas Rogers Thomas by Photo Moderator Carl A. Solano, partner, Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP (left), in the wake of various scandalsimpacting County; Hon. Michael A. George, with four of the 2015 judicial candidates for the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, the court. It was thus no surprise that President Judge, Court of Common (from left) Hon. Christine L. Donahue, Superior Court, Allegheny County; Hon. judicial ethics was a dominating topic at Pleas, Adams County; and Hon. David Kevin M. Dougherty, Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County; Hon. Michael A. the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Deci- George, President Judge, Court of Common Pleas, Adams County; and Hon. David N. Wecht, Superior Court, Allegheny N. Wecht, Superior Court, Allegheny County; at Decision 2015: Supreme Court sion 2015: Supreme Court Candidates County. Judge Donohue led opening Candidates Forum on Sept. 18. Forum on Sept. 18, at the PBI Confer- continued on page 14

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Editor-in-Chief Heather J. Austin, Esq. Closing Ranks Associate Editors By Albert S. Dandridge III Earlier in the year, I wrote a Regina Parker, Esq. column titled “Walking Point” Thomas L. Bryan, Esq. (a military term for taking the Julia Swain, Esq. lead), where I talked about a Mary-Kate Martin (née Breslin), Esq. Benjamin F. Johns, Esq. potential collaboration between Annie Kernicky, Esq. the Philadelphia Bar Associa- Lauren A. Strebel, Esq. tion’s Military Affairs Commit- Amanda Dougherty, Esq. tee and the Veterans Multi- Elisa C. Advani, Esq. Service Center (VMC) here in Maureen M. Farrell, Esq. Philadelphia. VMC provides Advisory Editor services, programs, opportunity Molly Peckman, Esq. and advancement to veterans of the U.S. Military and their Director of Communications families. VMC also serves more than 2,500 area veterans from and Marketing World War II to our current active duty, guard and reserve service Meredith Z. Avakian-Hardaway members, by providing meals, housing, transportation and other Executive Director services to the Philadelphia VA Medical Center. I reported that Mark A. Tarasiewicz myself; my law partner, J. Denny Shupe, co-chair of the Military The Philadelphia Bar Reporter (ISSN 1098- Affairs Committee; Dianna Schwartz, executive director of the 5352) is published monthly and available by Military Assistance Project; Arlene Rivera Finkelstein, executive subscription for $45 per year by the Philadel- director of the Toll Public Interest Center at the University of phia Bar Association, 1101 Market St., 11th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107-2911. Periodicals Pennsylvania Law School; and Colleen France, director of the JD/ postage paid at Philadelphia, PA POSTMASTER: MBA program at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, met Send address changes to Philadelphia Bar Re- with Tim Williams, executive director of VMC and his staff. I Project, expungement of non-conviction criminal records by the porter, c/o Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Market St., 11th floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107- also reported that we discussed ways in which our attorneys, and Criminal Records Expungement Project, and landlord-tenant 2955. Telephone: (215) 238-6300. Association law and JD/MBA students from the University of Pennsylvania disputes by the Penn Housing Rights Project. Web site: philadelphiabar.org. Newspaper e- There will also be workshops given on GI Bill claims by the mail address: [email protected]. The edi- Law School, can help veterans. I asked you to stay tuned for more torial and other views expressed in the Phila- information. Wharton Veterans Club and child custody/support and domestic delphia Bar Reporter are not necessarily those We are now “closing ranks.” (When “walking point,” if the tar- violence issues by Philadelphia Legal Assistance’s Custody and of the Association, its officers or its members. Advertising rates and information are available get is spotted, those “walking point” will signal to the remainder Support Assistance Clinic. Additional workshops will take place from Don Chalphin at American Lawyer Media, of the patrol to “close ranks” in order to meet the objective). On on Nov. 14, 2015, and in February, March and April of 2016. 1617 JFK Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19103. Oct. 16, 2015, the Military Assistance Project and the University We are also exploring ways to get more of our attorneys involved. Telephone: (215) 557-2359 or e-mail dchal- [email protected]). of Pennsylvania Law School’s Service Members and Veterans Legal Continue to stay tuned. Assistance Project are teaming up to provide legal help to veterans I would again like to thank Denny; Patrick Murphy, co-chair of at the VMC here in Philadelphia and in Coatesville, Pa. The legal the Military Affairs Committee; Dianna; Arlene; and Colleen for services will be provided by the students and attorneys. During “walking point” on this project. the summer, VMC was working with Stephen Iacovo, first-year law student at the University of Pennsylvania Law School and a Albert S. Dandridge III ([email protected]), partner and chief veteran, to set up some of the programs. Legal services to be pro- diversity officer at Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP, is Chancellor vided will include personal bankruptcy by the Military Assistance of the Philadelphia Bar Association. Tell Us What You Think! The Philadelphia Bar Reporter Bar Election Filing Deadline is Oct. 9 welcomes letters to the editors for The Philadelphia Bar Association solicited are Vice Chancellor, Secretary, be signed by at least 35 members who are publication. 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Segal who are entitled to vote; for candidates Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Market serves as a non-voting member. for Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Secretary St., 11th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107, Offices for which candidates are being and Assistant Treasurer, nominations shall no later than 5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 9, 2015. philadelphiabar.org October 2015 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 3 NatIoNal Pro BoNo Week Celebrate Pro Bono Week Oct. 25–31 n By Sara Woods and Jodi Schatz the effort that attorneys expend in providing pro bono ers are invited to join the conversation using the hashtag services, the First Judicial District celebrates the contribu- #ProBonoHelps and highlight the need for increased pro During the week of Oct. 25–31, Philadelphia will tions of those who provided pro bono services beginning bono work in Philadelphia. For more information contact celebrate the seventh annual National Pro Bono Week in 2014 through 2015. The annual Pro Bono Honor Roll Maya Brown, marketing and development coordina- with a series of events designed to celebrate pro bono and and Awards Ceremony will be held on Thursday, Oct. tor for the Philadelphia Bar Foundation, at mbrown@ inspire our community to give back to those in need. 29, at City Hall, in the Ceremonial Courtroom, at 4 p.m. philabar.org. Sponsored by the American Bar Association, National For more information about the Honor Roll, please go to Throughout National Pro Bono Week, the Philadel- Pro Bono Week (www.celebrateprobono.org) is a national http://www.courts.phila.gov/probonoawards/. phia public interest community will host several trainings effort to meet the growing needs of this country’s most To raise awareness of the need for legal services for open to all members of the Philadelphia Bar Association. vulnerable citizens by encouraging and supporting local the poor, workplaces can participate in “Go Casual for Whether you are looking for a hands-on service event or efforts to expand the delivery of pro bono legal services, Justice” in October. Coordinated by the Philadelphia Bar a training with the option of later service, you can find and by showcasing the great difference that pro bono Foundation and the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Large the perfect match during Philadelphia’s celebration of attorneys make for the nation, its system of justice, its Law Firm Pro Bono Committee, employees at participat- National Pro Bono Week. communities and, most of all, for the clients they serve. ing workplaces pay a suggested donation to dress casually Whether you are new to the practice of law, new to Prior to the official start of National Pro Bono Week, for a day. All proceeds go to the Philadelphia Bar Foun- pro bono, or an experienced volunteer, we hope that you area public interest agencies will offer “pro bono road dation, which provides general operating grants to legal will join us as we celebrate Philadelphia’s commitment to shows,” 30-60 minute presentations in the workplace, services organizations in Philadelphia. access to justice. highlighting pro bono opportunities available in Phila- Law students are also involved in the week’s activities, For a list of the pro bono trainings and clinics, go to delphia. The road shows will be offered beginning on hosting events and inviting students to show their support www.philadelphiabar.org. Monday, Oct. 5, through Friday, Oct. 16. We encourage for pro bono by wearing National Pro Bono Week pins, firms and corporations in the same buildings to consider ribbons and t-shirts. New this year, on Friday, Oct. 30, Sara Woods ([email protected]), executive director of Phila- co-hosting a road show. To schedule a road show, contact join the Philadelphia Bar Foundation (@PhBarFounda- delphia VIP, and Jodi Schatz ([email protected]), director of Jodi Schatz at [email protected] or (267) 546-9228. tion) and members of the Delivery of Legal Services intake and pro bono services for Support Center for Child Advo- In recognition of the importance of pro bono work Committee for a pro bono Twitter chat from 3- 4 p.m. cates, are co-chairs of the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Delivery in ensuring justice for the citizens of Philadelphia and EST. Interested legal professionals, law students and oth- of Legal Services Committee’s Pro Bono Committee.

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4 Philadelphia Bar Reporter October 2015 philadelphiabar.org IN our CoMMuNIty Members Volunteer to Boost Homeownership in Philadelphia n By William B. Shuey

For the sixth year in a row, the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Real Property Section has made a difference by volunteering with Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia (Habitat Philadelphia). On Wednesday, Sept. 16, 12 Association volunteers met at a Habitat Philadelphia build house in West Philadelphia, not far from the Philadelphia Zoo, to make some much-needed improvements. The Real Property Section has been helping Habitat Philadelphia with more than just providing build-day volunteers. Zoning issues, help acquiring and integrating par- cels of land and other legal issues that Habitat Philadelphia faces are all handled by Real Property Section volunteers. Habitat Philadelphia has been working since 1985 to improve the lives of Philadelphians. Through a home- building and ownership program and a weatherproofing and home repair program, Habitat Philadelphia directly addresses the needs of Philadelphia families living in poverty. They also operate a “ReStore” location that accepts donated home goods and sells them to raise money for Habitat Philadelphia’s mission. This local chapter of the internationally known organization has helped more than 500 families, all of whom were required to put in at least 150 hours of “sweat equity” in order to become owners of Photo courtesy of Brad Shuttleworth V. a safe, sturdy and affordable home. The team of Philadelphia Bar Association volunteers included Alex Barth, executive committee, Real Property Habitat Philadelphia is deeply involved in the improve- Section (back row, sunglasses); Brad V. Shuttleworth, chair, Board of Governors (back row, cap); Steven Rothberg, ment of the housing stock in West Philadelphia. The Real chair, Real Property Section (center, sunglasses); Chancellor Albert S. Dandridge III (second from right); and Sandy Property Section has helped the organization with the Rosenberg (far right); with Luke Powell, warranty carpenter, Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia (third from right); continued on page 15 along with other volunteers and staff, at the Habitat for Humanity Build Day hosted by the Real Property Section on Sept. 16 in West Philadelphia.

PhIladelPhIa dIversIty laW GrouP Symposium to Address Retention and Promotion of Diverse Talent n By Wesley R. Payne IV to the Greater Philadelphia legal market but must also Center for State Courts, is: provide ongoing programming and guidance to our The mission of the Philadelphia Diversity Law member law firms and corporate legal departments with …the bias in judgment and/or behavior that Group (PDLG) is to foster participation of a more respect to retaining these attorneys. To that end, on results from subtle cognitive processes (e.g., diverse group of attorneys in the Greater Philadelphia Nov. 12, the PDLG, in partnership with the Philadel- implicit attitudes and implicit stereotypes) that Region in order to make our legal profession stronger, phia Bar Association and other diversity and inclusion often operate at a level below conscious awareness more productive and better equipped to address the thought leaders, will hold its diversity and inclusion and without intentional control. The underlying challenges of the 21st century. The PDLG is comprised symposium titled “Best Practices for Retaining and implicit attitudes and stereotypes responsible for of Greater Philadelphia’s leading law firms and corporate Promoting Diverse Talent.” implicit bias are those beliefs or simple associa- legal departments committed to advancing diversity We have developed an exciting program to address tions that a person makes between an object and and inclusion in the legal profession. For over a decade, the issues that have been identified as barriers to retain- its evaluation that “…are automatically activated through the Fellows Program, the PDLG has provided ing diverse attorneys in our legal community. The by the mere presence (actual or symbolic) of the summer associate opportunities for diverse law students program highlight is our opening plenary speaker, Jerry attitude object” (Dovidio, Gaertner, Kawakami, who have completed their first year of studies with the Kang, professor of law and the inaugural vice chancellor & Hudson, 2002, p. 94; also Banaji & Heiphetz, hope that, after graduation, they will obtain perma- for equity, diversity and inclusion at the University of 2010). Although automatic, implicit biases are nent employment with our city’s leading law firms and California, Los Angeles. Professor Kang is a nationally not completely inflexible: They are malleable to corporate legal departments. However, to fully meet its recognized thought leader and expert in the field of continued on page 17 mission, the PDLG must not only introduce the fellows implicit bias. Implicit bias, as defined by the National philadelphiabar.org October 2015 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 5 YLD Update Lawyers and Leadership Virtues

As lawyers, we are all naturally By Maria E. Bermudez to move toward a shared and compelling listeners, team players and patient. This style is generally leaders. We lead our clients, staff, col- vision. This style tends to be effective dur- observed to have a positive impact on building commit- leagues and the public in general. How ing change or new direction. Organizations ment to a company or organization. often, though, are we intentional about led by visionary leaders are often character- Pacesetting. In this style, the leader sets high standards leadership? As a leader in the Phila- ized by hope, optimism and excitement for for performance, which they are willing to demonstrate. delphia Bar Association community the future. This style is also historically very common among law- and former staff supervisor, I regu- Mentoring. This style, often referred yers. The problem with pacesetting is that it tends to be larly question the effectiveness of my to as coaching, involves a significant time overwhelming and leaders often fail to provide individuals personal leadership style while learning investment. The leader assesses the strengths with the guidance necessary to keep up with the high pace from those in the legal community and weaknesses of individuals in order to exemplified by the leader. whom I consider to be great leaders. provide direction and feedback. The leader Commanding. This is the classic authoritarian model. As young lawyers, I believe this aspect helps the individual connect their goals to This style of leadership is noted to be the least effective. of our careers is integral to our professional growth. Yet, the goals of the organization. It rarely involves praise and frequently employs criticism, it appears that very few law schools or firms support the Affiliative. This style emphasizes the importance of which destroys morale. Studies show that this style is only development of leadership skills. promoting a positive atmosphere and connecting people effective in a crisis, when there is a sense of urgency to Studies of lawyers and other professionals have identi- to one another. Leaders who embrace this style are often produce specific results. Even the modern military, which fied six main leadership styles: visionary, mentoring, affili- friendly and avoid being critical of others. Alone, this style historically used this approach, has come to recognize its ative, participative, pacesetting and commanding. Of the can be counterproductive as there is little room for negative limited usefulness. six styles identified, the visionary, mentoring, affiliative feedback. However, studies show that this is an excellent Overall, it appears that as a lawyer, it is best to use and participative leadership styles are generally viewed as model when used with other styles, particularly the vision- multiple leadership styles depending on the situation that is positive. Studies show that the pacesetting and com- ary style. being presented. However, studies do show that the leader- manding leadership styles tend to have a negative impact Participative. This style of leadership involves group ship styles identified as “positive” are more effective and on a firm or organization’s morale and productivity. input and participation with respect to a decision, plan generate greater productivity. Visionary. Visionary leaders are often described as or goal. This style of leadership is particularly common in As lawyers, most of us have experienced being “led” by authoritative but not authoritarian. They inspire people the legal community. These leaders are described as good continued on page 15

6 Philadelphia Bar Reporter October 2015 philadelphiabar.org lIve, luNCh aNd learN Controlling Your Online Identity Through Social Media n By Maya J. Brown mental to having a negative online identity is not having an online identity at all. Potential clients perform searches What do you get when public relations profession- on social media for attorneys. If you do not have a social als and attorneys join forces? You get a flawless LinkedIn media profile and your competitor does, you have missed profile, among other things. On Sept. 10, GillespieHall PR an opportunity. visited the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Cherrier and Swanson focused on LinkedIn as the best Division for a meeting of the minds on social media strat- place for an attorney to start building their professional egy. Tita Cherrier, public relations and content director, online identity. “LinkedIn should not be a replication of and Clara Swanson, digital strategy and marketing director, your résumé,” Cherrier warned, though. Together, the duo hosted an interactive social media presentation, “Taking used three volunteer LinkedIn profiles to highlight some Cherrier Tita

Control of Your Online Identity.” strategic “dos and don’ts.” First, write the summary in the of Cherrier reported that 78 percent of attorneys are first person to give yourself a voice, and it should be simple using social media accounts professionally. But, are enough that a fifth-grader can read and understand it. courtesy they in control of their online identity? “We are defined Under each job title, utilize the space to tell a story rather Photo by what someone sees when they Google our name,” than list duties and responsibilities. Cherrier says you Clara Swanson, director of digital marketing & strategy, GillespieHall PR (left); and Tita Cherrier, public relations Swanson explained. That could include social networks, should aim to, “make it pleasurable to read.” Using the and content creator, GillespieHall PR; at the Young image searches, personal websites, online résumés and headline to simply state your job title can be a waste of real Lawyers Division’s Live, Lunch and Learn program on tagged photos. estate. Instead, use descriptive words to draw viewers in to Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Philadelphia Bar Association. As more and more people are turning to the Internet your profile. to find attorneys, it is increasingly important to be certain Last but not least, Cherrier and Swanson stressed the information in at least two places, maximizing accessibility. your offline reputation matches your online personae. “On purpose of social networks – to engage. By sharing relevant The goal, they said, is to achieve and maintain LinkedIn’s social media you don’t want to display litigator by day, content, you expand your network and build more con- “All-Star” profile status. Miley Cyrus by night.” Cherrier joked. Equally as detri- nections. Cherrier and Swanson encouraged listing contact continued on page 11

philadelphiabar.org October 2015 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 7 SMALL BUSINESS COMMITTEE When Bad Things Happen to Good IP Q By Annie Kernicky challenge a patent application. A third relations and the reputation of being that Campbell has found successful is to party can also challenge a patent through a “trademark bully,” which negatively review the registrar’s terms and condi- From both the legal and business an ex parte reexamination request. Nadel affected business. tions, which likely include a provision perspectives, protecting intellectual presented recent statistics, including that Closing out the panel, Campbell dis- for providing accurate information, and property (IP) is a complex process that 88 percent of all filed written decisions by cussed domain name issues, a particularly to contact the registrar itself if a viola- requires constant action and monitoring the Patent Trial and Appeal Board where salient topic because of the explosion tion has occurred. Sending a cease and to maintain and enforce all types of IP patents were challenged had at least one of available domain names. She noted desist letter is the first step and trademark rights. Panelists Christiane S. Campbell, claim invalidated, demonstrating the that a domain name is one asset that all owners should document every effort to partner at Duane Morris, LLP; Matthew power of these types of proceedings. businesses have in common, and domain contact the registrant. If those steps fail, P. Frederick, associate at Reed Smith LLP; Frederick presented on strategies name disputes can arise when a problem- an expedited dispute resolution proceed- and Alan S. Nadel, partner at Panitch to help clients monitor and enforce atic third party has already purchased a ing will provide the quickest and most Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP recently trademarks. He began by explaining the name. She said that these “squatters” can efficient relief to take back domain names presented to the Small Business Commit- basics of trademarks and what makes a be difficult to identify because some reg- that are squatting and/or infringing. tee on these issues, specifically on manag- good trademark, noting that a strong istrars permit anonymous or proxy reg- ing infringement, usurpation and other trademark typically includes arbitrary, istrations. There are various services that Annie Kernicky (annie.kernicky@flastergreen- transgressions of IP. The panelists discussed made-up words that do not actually assist trademark owners in identifying a berg.com), an associate at Flaster/Greenberg, various strategies to manage the process, relate to the goods or services (i.e. Apple, squatter’s contact information, including is a member of the editorial board of the including post-grant patent proceedings, which is a fruit and has nothing to do “who is” domain lookup. One solution Philadelphia Bar Reporter. detecting and deterring trademark infring- with a computer), and suggestive words ers and resolving trademark and domain about a quality or feature of the goods name disputes. or services (i.e. Greyhound, which Nadel began by recounting current implies speed). Unique and/or arbitrary developments at the United States Patent trademarks also make it easier to detect and Trademark Office (USPTO), most trademark infringement, Frederick said. markedly the recently effective America Simple actions such as a Google search Invents Act (AIA). He noted that the AIA to help find a common law trademark allows people to challenge patents more being used in commerce, in addition to readily and cost-effectively than through USPTO office searches for applications courts. Specifically, the AIA provides new and registrations, and using services to set features for patent owners to fix a pat- up watches and searches, are all vigilant ent if there are problems with it through ways to detect trademark infringement. supplemental examination, where a patent He cautioned that when approaching owner can respond to and remediate a potential infringement issue, trade- explicitly set forth problems. Nadel further mark owners should watch the tone of explained that pre-issuance submission of the communication. Frederick pro- patent applications sets up a new proce- vided examples of attempts to enforce dure to allow a third party to anonymously trademarks that resulted in poor public TO LAWYER LAWYER REFERRALS For details on placing a Lawyer to Lawyer referral ad, contact Lana Ehrlich at 215-557-2392 or [email protected].

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8 Philadelphia Bar Reporter October 2015 philadelphiabar.org INTERNATIONAL LAW COMMITTEE American Professor in Russia Shares Experiences Abroad

Q By Maureen E. Farrell most have probably seen “The Sound of Music” at some point in time in their lives. The musical features beautiful views of Salzburg, Austria, and the surrounding Alps. If teaching international law is your bent, then the mandatory week-long orientation in Salzburg, in the castle where “The Sound of Music” was filmed, will probably be part of the agenda. Many gorgeous old castles and palaces are used as conference centers to prepare students for teaching assignments with the Center for International Legal Studies (CILS). CILS places experienced common- law practitioners in visiting professorships (with terms ranging from 2-6 weeks) at institutions in Eastern Europe and countries of the former Soviet Union. Visiting profes- sors range in age and experience, so if you are a recent graduate or a more seasoned professional, opportunities exist for a position with CILS. Pepper Hamilton LLP recently hosted the Philadelphia Bar Association’s International Law Committee for a presentation by Karen Porter, a 1974 graduate of Northeast- LLP Hamilton courtesy Pepper Photo of ern University School of Law, who is a permanent visiting Attendees listen to Professor Karen Porter (fourth from right) present on her experiences teaching in Russia at the International Law Committee meeting on Sept. 8 at Pepper Hamilton LLP. professor of law at the Pericles Law Center in Moscow, Russia (www.pericles.ru), and adjunct professor of law at among the courses she has taught. Porter advised that American constitutional law and First Amendment rights. Widener University - Delaware Law School in its foreign CILS teachers obtain a list of subjects prior to the assign- She often fielded students’ questions about censorship and LL.M. program. Porter discussed her experience teach- ment to avoid surprises, as one must be prepared for all who keeps people from making fascist speeches. This was ing lawyers in the Russian cities of Moscow, Podolsk and kinds of uncharted waters. Teachers should not expect the an eye-opening experience, and drove home that while Murom over the course of the past five years. same facilities as those that are commonplace in the U.S., Americans expect fundamental rights in this country, it is At CILS, lawyers are trained extensively in EU law. like flash drives or white boards. still very different in others. About 40-50 lawyers are trained at once each March. Porter said that flexibility and adaptability to cultural Teaching assignments include benefits like accommoda- differences is important for CILS assignments. There are Maureen M. Farrell ([email protected]), prin- tions and tax-deductible travel expenses. Classes are taught varying degrees of students’ proficiency in English and she cipal of the Law Offices of Maureen M. Farrell, is an associate in English. When accepting an assignment, Porter said, be advised being careful about incorporating American cul- editor of the Philadelphia Bar Reporter. prepared to teach a multitude of subjects. Constitutional tural references into discussions as students are often unfa- law, criminal procedure and even children’s rights were miliar with them. Students also had trouble understanding TO LAWYER LAWYER REFERRALS For details on placing a Lawyer to Lawyer referral ad, contact Lana Ehrlich at 215-557-2392 or [email protected].

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philadelphiabar.org October 2015 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 9 Bar Foundation Practice Law with the Heart of a 1L: Three Lessons Practitioners Should Unlearn

With a new crop of students filling frequently want to By Steven E. Bizar her paying clients and more than 30 public interest law orga- law school classrooms, it seems timely “change the system” making a decent living. nizations that positively impact tens of to reflect on the reasons we initially – the legal system, Law school and the thousands of people each year. chose the law as our profession. Try that is. Or perhaps practice of law all too (2) You do not have time to help casting your mind back to the conversa- they are talking about often teach aspiring the less fortunate. We all fall into the “I tions you had with family, friends and the American politi- attorneys that their don’t have enough time” trap, but if we teachers when you were deciding what cal system – it is not original intentions – are really honest with ourselves, it comes to do with your life after college or after usually very clear. The whether to help people down to organization and time man- a career change. I would venture to say overarching point, or improve the system agement. If you mark some extra time that for many of us those conversations however, is a feeling, a – were either wrong or in your calendar for pro bono work, did not revolve around the goal of mak- sense, that the “system” off the mark. They some- you will still be able to get your regular ing money. It is true that by most mea- is stacked against those times emphasize confor- work done with time to spare for your sures, the law provides a good, steady who do not have the mity and profitability at family and friends. The Bar Foundation living for those who work hard. How- resources to participate and a desire to the expense of nobler goals. That is why has a number of events throughout the ever, my sense is that for my friends and help level the playing field. Again, you I think all attorneys would benefit from year that require only a few hours of me, money rarely informed the “should might ask, what does that have to do taking a step back and trying to practice your time yet make a huge difference, I go to law school?” decision-making with the day-to-day practice of law? We law with the heart of a “1L.” I am not including the annual Andrew Hamilton process, or at least it did not dominate have to manage motion deadlines, trial saying that you need to give up your Benefit Bash set for Saturday, Nov. 7, at the discussion. dates and client conference calls. We practice solely to help the poor. I also the Loews Philadelphia Hotel. The opportunity to “make a differ- cannot change very much. As a practic- am not saying that you must, or should, (3) You have to “sell out” to get ence” or “help people,” was probably a ing attorney, you barely have time for wage a single handed crusade against paid. I know many very successful more common feature of those “should your kids’ school appointments or soc- the injustices, actual or perceived, that attorneys in our community who still I apply” conversations. You might say cer games, let alone time to champion a we see in our society or the legal system manage to devote a significant amount the desire to have an impact or make cause or represent clients pro bono. every day. And, I am certainly not say- of their valuable time to work on behalf a difference is a vague, optimistic and There may be as few as three years ing that you need to take your paycheck of the public interest that matters to naïve goal. What does it even mean, in separating two distinct outlooks: (1) out of the equation. them as much as their work for pay- a practical sense? And how does such a that of a prospective law student think- I am saying that there are three les- ing clients. It is a matter of proactively goal play into the robust representation ing about helping others, and setting sons we could all benefit from “unlearn- putting yourself in a position to do the of clients, some of whom are likely to out to change or impact the system in ing.” Here they are together with some kind of work you set out to do on the be corporations and others of whom some meaningful way, and (2) that of a suggestions to speed the “unlearning” first day of law school. Each year the Bar – whether individuals or corporations – practicing attorney focused on meeting process: Foundation has more than 500 donors hardly can be considered unfortunate. deadlines, adhering to the Rules of Civil (1) You cannot change the legal who contribute to its success; you can Those considering a career in the law Procedure or Evidence, satisfying his or system, so just play along. In fact, easily join that long list. Similarly, you all attorneys (from practitioners to can participate in the many programs Supreme Court Justices) have a duty to the Bar Foundation’s grantee organiza- ensure that equity permeates the legal tions offer that provide direct legal help process. As attorneys, we are officers of to the most vulnerable members of our the court and should not forget this or society. diminish the value of this role. We can Groups like the Bar Foundation exist change the legal system, or help those, to help all attorneys “unlearn” these les- for whom the system does not seem to sons and balance their robust practices work well, attain equal access to justice. with the noble ideals that prompted us By working with and supporting the to pursue this profession. As president Philadelphia Bar Foundation you can of the Bar Foundation, I ask you to let have a significant impact on improving your “inner 1L” out and get involved how the legal system works, particularly with some of our work. As always, for the neediest members of our com- thank you for your help. munity. The Bar Foundation’s current work to support the development of an Steven E. Bizar ([email protected]), Equal Justice Center to house public an executive shareholder at Buchanan interest attorneys, for example, will help Ingersoll & Rooney PC, is president of the enhance efficiency and collaboration Philadelphia Bar Foundation. among the region’s public interest legal services organizations. The everyday work of the Bar Foundation supports

10 Philadelphia Bar Reporter October 2015 philadelphiabar.org Pro BoNo sPotlIGht Blank Rome Takes Legal Clinic on the Road n By Kathy E. Ochroch and Due to their limited mobility, the served clients who use assistive devices to While there is undoubtedly a benefit Krystal Kane clients at Inglis are unable to travel to our speak, and others who use hand or head to the clients we assist through this clinic, office, so we work with LCD to bring the gestures to indicate their wishes. One the work is also equally meaningful and At Blank Rome LLP, one of our clinic to them. A team of attorneys brings particularly memorable client used a pre- important to our volunteers. The oppor- signature pro bono projects is a partner- laptops and printers to Inglis, where they recorded message to introduce himself and tunity to bring legal services directly to ship with the Legal Clinic for the Disabled draft wills, living wills and powers of attor- to explain his method of communication. people who need them is a truly rewarding (LCD) to host advance planning clinics at ney for residents. The most challenging His message instructed us how to ask ques- experience. It also presents an opportunity Inglis House (Inglis), a specialty nursing and rewarding part of this work is bridging tions so that he could properly respond. to push ourselves out of our comfort zones. care facility for adults with severe physical the communication gap with our Inglis Through the recorded message, we also Our work provides a sense of security and disabilities. These clinics provide us with clients. Many of the them have significant learned about his background as a proud independence to our clients, and we leave a unique opportunity to use our skills to disabilities that make verbal communica- Philadelphian and Vietnam veteran. Using the clinic feeling satisfied and grateful for help those in need while challenging us to tion difficult, and require us to learn new these tools, we are able to see the person, the opportunity to help. Through this grow as counselors and advocates. ways to communicate effectively. We have not just the disability. project, we are able to ensure that these clients have the ability to make choices that will impact their health care and finances for years to come. It can be very difficult for adults who require assistance with the tasks of daily living to retain their independence, so it is incredibly gratifying that we are able to help them in this way. We feel very fortunate to work with LCD to further their mission of ensuring access to legal services for low-income people with disabilities. If you are interested in learning more about pro bono opportunities through the LCD, please contact Esther Miller, managing attorney, at [email protected] or 215-587-3357.

Kathy E. Ochroch (Ochroch@BlankRome. com) is a partner and the director of pro bono services, and Krystal Kane (KKane@ BlankRome.com) is the pro bono coordinator, at Blank Rome LLP.

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philadelphiabar.org October 2015 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 11 laW roCks Inaugural Battle of the Bands Rocks Local Legal Non-Profits n By Maureen Olives

The rock stars of the Philadelphia legal community came out to play for charity on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the first annual “Law Rocks Philadelphia” concert. Law Rocks is an international non-profit that hosts “battle of the bands” events, featuring bands of legal professionals and friends, with the goal of raising money for their favorite non-profits. The Philadelphia show was held at Union Transfer, the former Spaghetti Warehouse and acoustically spectacular venue, at 10th and Spring Garden streets. Three bands took the stage before an enthusiastic crowd: Cramdown, representing, and fundraising for, Philadelphia Legal Assis- tance and Community Legal Services; Alternative Dispute Revolution, representing Blank Rome LLP, raising funds for the United Way; and Ballard Spahr Galactica, from

Ballard Spahr LLP, raising money for the Philadelphia Bar Rogers Foundation. Thomas

Cramdown, which led the other bands in pre-concert by

fundraising, chose to start the show with their 25-min- Photo ute set of 80s rock. Several groupies wearing black shirts Cramdown, representing and fundraising for Philadelphia Legal Assistance and Community Legal Services, continued on page 17 was the winning band of 2015 Law Rocks Philadelphia on Sept. 15 at Union Transfer.

12 Philadelphia Bar Reporter October 2015 philadelphiabar.org health Care reForM uPdate FroM usI aFFINIty Final ACA Rules on Preventative Services n By Brian McLaughlin end of the plan year, except to the extent that has no publically traded ownership payments for contraceptive services under the change constitutes a downgrade to a interests; and has more than 50 percent of one of the following methods: provide On July 14, 2015, the Departments “D” rating or the item was part of a safety the value of its ownership interest owned payment for contraceptive services for plan of Labor, the Treasury and Health and recall or otherwise poses a significant safety directly or indirectly by five or fewer participants and beneficiaries; or arrange Human Services (collectively, the Depart- concern. individuals (or an ownership structure for a carrier to provide payments for the ments) issued final regulations as they The regulations finalize the definition that is substantially similar to these contraceptive services for plan participants relate to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) of an eligible organization for purposes requirements) as of the date of the entity’s and beneficiaries to the TPA. In either case, requirement that non-grandfathered of qualifying for an accommodation. self-certification or notice. For purposes of the TPA may not impose any cost sharing group health plans cover certain mandated An eligible organization is an organiza- the 50 percent threshold (or substantially or a premium, fee or other charge on the preventive care services, including contra- tion that opposes providing coverage similar ownership interest), the Depart- eligible organization, the health plan, or ception, at no cost. These regulations are for some or all contraceptive items and ments lay out specific ownership interest participants or beneficiaries. Both the TPA effective for plan years beginning on or services on account of religious objections considerations that are consistent with and carrier may be reimbursed for the after October 1, 2015. and is either organized and operated as a other areas of tax law. Additionally, a for- cost of arranging such payments though Notably, the guidance clarifies that if nonprofit entity and holds itself out as a profit entity may seek clarification from an adjustment to the federally facilitated a plan that does not have in its network religious organization; or organized and HHS as to whether it qualifies as a closely exchange user fee for a participating issuer. a provider who can provide a particular operated as a closely held for-profit entity held entity. The for-profit entity may send recommended preventive service, the and the highest governing body (e.g., a letter describing the ownership structure plan is required to cover the service when board of directors, board of trustees or to HHS. If no response is received by the Brian McLaughlin (Brian.McLaughlin@ performed by an out-of-network provider owners if managed directly by its owners) Department of Health and Human Ser- usiaffinity.com) is vice president of USI without cost sharing (i.e., at 100 per- has adopted a resolution or other simi- vices (HHS) within 60 calendar days, the Affinity’s Benefit Solutions Group. cent). Also the effective date for changing lar action establishing that it objects to requirement is deemed to be satisfied so required preventive services when new covering some or all contraceptive services long as the entity maintains that structure. For more information about insurance, visit the Philadelphia Bar Association Insurance Exchange at www.usiaffinityex.com/ guidelines are issued. If there is a change on account of the owner’s sincerely held To qualify for the accommodation, the PhiladelphiaBar. For Lawyers’ Professional Liability and other in the guidelines that occurs during a plan religious beliefs. organization (nonprofit or closely held business coverage, you can continue to visit the regular Phila- year, the group health plan must provide A closely held for-profit entity, not for-profit) must self-certify status consis- delphia Bar Association Insurance Program website at www. mybarinsurance.com/PhiladelphiaBar. If you’d like to talk to coverage for that item or service until the previously defined, is defined as an entity tent with HHS rules. A person authorized someone about insurance and benefits options for Philadelphia to make a certification on behalf of an Bar Association members, call USI Affinity Benefit Specialists at employer must execute the Form 700 and 1-855-874-0267. provide it to the third-party administrator For over 75 years, the divisions of USI Affinity have developed, (TPA) or carriers. The certification must marketed and administered insurance and financial programs be made available for examination upon that offer affinity clients and their members unique advantages request by the first day of the first plan in coverage, price and service. As the endorsed broker of the Philadelphia Bar Association and more than 30 other state and year to which the accommodation applies. local bar associations and with more than 30,000 attorneys in- Alternatively, the authorized person may sured, USI Affinity has the experience and know-how to navigate provide notice to HHS that it is an eligible the marketplace and design the most comprehensive and inno- vative insurance and benefits packages to fit a firm’s individual organization and of its religious objection needs. to coverage of all or a subset of contraceptive services. The notice must contain specific information requested by HHS, including names and contact information for any carriers or TPAs. Under this option, HHS will send a separate notifica- tion to each of the plan’s TPAs informing them of receipt of this notice and their obligations with respect to providing contraceptives coverage at no cost to the employee or the plan. In the case of a self- insured group health plan, the Department of Labor will coordinate with HHS to notify the TPAs. If the carrier is an insured plan the carrier has the sole responsibility for providing the contraceptive coverage. This must be provided without cost-sharing or a premium, fee or other charge to the eligible organization, the health plan, or participants or beneficiaries. If the plan is self-insured and the TPA agrees to enter into or remain in a contrac- tual relationship with the eligible organization, the TPA will provide or arrange

philadelphiabar.org October 2015 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 13 Supreme Court Pennsylvania, Judge George labored at local steel mills, indicated his desire to expand the use of specialized courts, bored his way through law school, and then served as the such as drug and mental health courts, for non-violent continued from page 1 Adams County District Attorney before being elected to offenders. The representation of the poor and indigent was statements by highlighting her work on the Pennsylvania the judiciary. When asked about his judicial philosophy, central to Judge Donohue’s presentation, and she sug- Court of Judicial Discipline and Disciplinary Board, as he declared unhesitatingly that “it is not for the court to gested the Supreme Court could revisit the bar on what well as her work teaching ethics at the Duquesne Univer- legislate from the bench.” constitutes effective assistance of counsel, which might sity School of Law. Judge Wecht, Yale Law graduate and pressure the legislature to increase funding for legal aid and former Washington, D.C. Circuit Court clerk, emphasized It was thus no surprise that public defender institutions. Judge George made clear that his five-point plan to promote ethics on the state Supreme funding may not solve everything, and it is necessary to Court, which included allowance of cameras in the court- judicial ethics was a dominating reintroduce a culture of service to the legal community in room and mandatory ethics training. He also emphasized topic. the Commonwealth. that it is “time to elect someone who loves jurisprudence” The discussion at this forum was about more than just to the bench, and not just someone who is in love with the candidates’ campaigns. In the current climate of bud- judicial politics. The candidates were probed on the potential for bias get woes, scandal and disenchantment in the legal com- Comments by Judge Donohue halfway through the where local parties contribute to judicial campaigns munity, these judges provided a discussion of the problems forum made it clear that she, Judge Dougherty and Judge for judges before whom they may eventually sit. Judge we currently face, and what we might do to address them. Wecht had already coordinated on certain aspects of Dougherty asserted that regardless of where their con- their campaign strategy. Specifically, all four candidates tributions originate, or of the fact that they must engage Amanda J. Dougherty ([email protected]), an were asked about the anticipated influx of so-called “dark in some form of political campaigning, “we are first and assistant city solicitor for the City of Philadelphia, is an associate money,” that is, money from national third-party politi- foremost lawyers, [and] we have taken an oath.” However, editor of the Philadelphia Bar Reporter. cal action committees intended to affect this state cam- Judge George was firm that recusal should be automatic paign, particularly through advertising. Judge Donohue for judges who have been recipients of large campaign responded that she, Judge Dougherty and Judge Wecht donations from parties who come before them, while had already discussed this issue and jointly declared their Judge Wecht did believe discretion was best, but recusal hope that any advertising funded by such money would be was appropriate above a certain level of contribution. truthful and ethical. Judge Dougherty made an impassioned case for his con- In his opening remarks, Judge George acknowledged tribution to the legal community through his work as an the opinion of some that he is an outsider, but that he is assistant district attorney, as well as his work as Adminis- not a man to be easily dissuaded by obstacles. The eighth trative Judge, emphasizing his ability to streamline finances of nine children who grew up on food stamps in central to make available funds more effective. Judge Wecht

14 Philadelphia Bar Reporter October 2015 philadelphiabar.org Habitat leaders rising in the legal community, can one day look YLD Update back on our careers and be proud of our contributions to continued from page 5 continued from page 6 those we lead. house in West Philadelphia by volunteering for build days folks practicing many, if not all of the leadership styles over the course of three years. Last year, the homeowner above. I challenge you to consider the leadership styles Maria E. Bermudez ([email protected]), an attorney was finally able to move in, but found that serious water you have experienced and their effectiveness. I further advisor with the Social Security Administration, is chair of the issues in the basement were damaging the property. In challenge you to question your own leadership style and Young Lawyers Division. response to the homeowner’s need, the Real Property Sec- its effectiveness. My hope is that we, as young lawyers and tion organized volunteers for the difficult and dirty work of tearing out the basement floor to remediate the water problem. With new pumps and a new floor to be installed, the house should serve the needs of the homeowner for years to come. The Real Property Section also organizes other build day volunteering opportunities throughout the year, as well as opportunities to volunteer at Habitat Philadelphia’s ReStore. Recently, these opportunities have opened up to every member of the Association. With the Real Property Section’s help, Habitat Phila- delphia has acquired much of the land in that particular neighborhood, with the goal of rehabilitating it to make a larger impact on the neighborhood as a whole. The specific block has many abandoned properties right now, but has a brighter future with the help of Habitat Philadelphia and Association volunteers. House by house and block by block, Habitat Phila-

delphia and the Association’s Real Property Section work Rogers together to improve the lives of hundreds of Philadel- phians. If you are interested in volunteering, reach out to Thomas by the Real Property Section and ask how you can help. Photo Young Lawyers Division (YLD) members Anna B. Will (left); Michael J. Rugnetta and Maria E. Bermudez, William B. Shuey ([email protected]) is an assistant city chair, YLD; counsel a client, pro bono, at Legal Advice Live! at the Ramonita de Rodriguez branch of the Free solicitor for the City of Philadelphia. Library of Philadelphia, on Sept. 16.

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16 PhiladelphiPhiladelphiaa BarBarr ReporterReport October 2015 philadelphiabar.org attorneys. the role of majority attorneys, specifically white males, Symposium Additionally, Lauren Stiller Rikleen, a nationally in diversity and inclusion efforts; career advancement continued from page 5 recognized lecturer on developing a thriving, diverse for senior law firm and in-house attorneys; and practi- some degree and manifest in ways that are respon- and multi-generational workforce and author of “You cal advice for what law firms and legal organizations sive to the perceiver’s motives and environment Raised Us — Now Work With Us; Millennials, Career can do now to promote diversity and inclusion. (Blair, 2002). Success, and Building Strong Workplace Teams,” will We invite you to attend. Please visit www.pdlg.net/ discuss the issues related to the various generations cur- for more information. Professor Kang’s research and writings have focused rently working in the legal profession. She, along with on the nexus between implicit bias and the law, with the Mona Ghude, partner at Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, Wesley R. Payne IV ([email protected]), goal of advancing a “behavioral realism” that imports will lead a breakout session regarding the retention of partner at White and Williams LLP, is the treasurer, Board new scientific findings from the mind sciences into legal women of color in law firms. There will be additional of Governors, and co-chair of the Insurance Programs discourse and policymaking. He will address how we breakout sessions led by the Chancellor of the Phila- Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association. He is the can develop and use bias interrupters to limit the effects delphia Bar Association, Albert S. Dandridge III, and co-president of the Philadelphia Diversity Law Group. of implicit bias in the legal profession and retain diverse other local leaders of our legal community discussing

sumer financial services group, could easily have a second technical expertise and crowd participation. The judges’ Law Rocks career as a professional rock guitarist. scores were considered along with the groups’ fundraising continued from page 12 Ballard Spahr Galactica finished the night with a blend performance and audience member votes, each counting emblazoned with “Turn Up Access to Justice to 11” of rock, soul, country and rhythm and blues. With a for one-third of the total. After all the votes and scores cheered on their favorite band as they played memorable “sound that transcends genres and defies all labels,” the and numbers were tallied, Cramdown was announced the hits like Pat Benatar’s “Heartbreaker” and “Message in a group traveled from “Fever” by Peggy Lee to “Rolling winner, entitling them to an encore song and bragging Bottle” by The Police, as well as lesser-known songs like in the Deep” by Adele to “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” by The rights until the next Law Rocks show in 2016. “The Logical Song” by the Canadian band, Supertramp. Rolling Stones. The band featured Rogers Stevens of the Through the efforts of these talented musicians and The second set brought Alternative Dispute Revolution alternative rock band Blind Melon, who is now an associ- performers, more than $10,000 were raised for local to the stage, delighting their many fans with a set that ate in Ballard’s labor and employment group. The band’s non-profits and, as one happy listener noted, “this is the included hits like “Hey Jealousy” by the Gin Blossoms and “actual” rock star guitarist did not steal the show, however; best fundraiser ever.” “Can’t Get Enough” by Bad Company. They impressed that honor went to Valerie Martin, lead singer and legal the crowd with their active stage presence and tight, hard- administrative assistant in Ballard’s patent group, whose Maureen Olives ([email protected]), director of intake hitting sound. After the first guitar solo, it was apparent powerful vocals brought the house down. and service delivery for Philadelphia Legal Assistance, is chair that Matthew Rubba, an associate in Blank Rome’s con- The three-judge panel scored the bands on creativity, of the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Public Interest Section.

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Note: While the following listings have been verified prior to press time, any scheduled 12 p.m., 11th Floor Conference Center. 12 p.m., 11th Floor Committee Room event may be subject to change by the committee or section chairs. Lunches are $9 for mem- Lunch: $9. South. bers and $12 for non-members, unless otherwise indicated. Register online for most events Public Interest Executive Committee: YLD Bootcamp: educational program, at philadelphiabar.org. Unless otherwise specified, all checks for luncheons and programs meeting, 12 p.m., 10th Floor Board 12 p.m., 11th Floor Conference Center. should be made payable to the Philadelphia Bar Association and mailed to Bar Headquar- Room. Lunch: $9. Registration: $10. ters, 1101 Market St., 11th Floor., Philadelphia, PA 19107-2955. Oct. 20 Oct. 26 Oct. 1 Oct. 9 Business Litigation Committee: meeting, YLD Executive Committee: meeting, Bar Reporter Editorial Board: meeting, Global Philly 2015 & International Law 12 p.m., 11th Floor Conference Center. 12 p.m., 10th Floor Board Room. 8:30 a.m., 11th Floor Committee Committee: educational program, 12 Lunch: $9.50. Oct. 27 Room South. p.m., Pepper Hamilton LLP, 3000 Two Cabinet: meeting, 12 p.m., 10th Floor Women in the Profession Committee: Law Firm Laboratory: educational Logan Square, 18th and Arch streets, Board Room. meeting, 12 p.m., 10th Floor Board program, 12 p.m., 10th Floor Board Philadelphia. Employee Benefits Committee: meeting, Room. Lunch: $9. Room. uKNITe: brown bag lunch knit-a-long, 12:30 p.m., 11th Floor Committee Federal Courts Committee: meeting, LRIS Committee: meeting, 12 p.m., 11th 12 p.m., 11th Floor Conference Center. Room South. Lunch: $9. 12:30 p.m., 11th Floor Conference Floor Committee Room South. Philadelphia Lawyer Editorial Board: Education Committee of the Probate and Center. Lunch: $9. meeting, 12:30 p.m., 11th Floor Com- Trust Law Section: meeting, 4 p.m., Oct. 2 Tax Committee of the Probate and Trust mittee Room South. Flaster/Greenberg, Four Penn Center, Civil Rights Committee: meeting, 12 p.m., Law Section: meeting, 3:30 p.m., 11th Government and Public Service Lawyers 1600 JFK Blvd., 2nd Floor, Philadel- 11th Floor Conference Center. Lunch: Floor Conference Center. Committee: meeting, 3:30 p.m., 11th $9. phia. Floor Committee Room South. Board of Governors: meeting, 4 p.m., Oct. 5 Oct. 21 10th Floor Board Room. Oct. 12 Business Law Executive Committee: Municipal Court Commitee: meeting, 12 Oct. 28 Columbus Day: Offices closed. meeting, 12 p.m., Dilworth Paxson p.m., Municipal Court, 1339 Chestnut Immigration Law Committee: meeting, LLP, 1500 Market St., Suite 3500E, St., 10th Floor Conference Room. Oct. 13 12 p.m., 11th Floor Conference Center. Philadelphia. Family Law Section: meeting, 12 p.m., Orphan’s Court Litigation & Dispute Reso- Lunch: $9. City Policy Committee: meeting, 12 p.m., 11th Floor Conference Center. Lunch: lution: meeting, 8:30 a.m., HQ Business Law Firm Laboratory: educational 11th Floor Conference Center. Lunch: $9. Center, 1500 Market St., East Tower, program, 12 p.m., 10th Floor Board $9. Heather Jarvis Presentation: 3 p.m., 11th 12th Floor, Philadelphia. Room. Lunch: $9. YLD Cabinet: meeting, 12 p.m., 11th Floor Conference Center. Appellate Courts Committee: meeting, 12 LGBT Rights Committee: meeting, 12 Floor Committee Room South. p.m., 11th Floor Conference Center. p.m., 11th Floor Committee Room Oct. 6 Elections Committee: meeting, 1 p.m., Lunch: $9. South. Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities 10th Floor Board Room. Real Property Executive Committee: meet- “Hail to the Chiefs:” 5:30 p.m., Chima, Committee: meeting, 9 a.m., 10th Floor ing, 12 p.m., Ballard Spahr LLP, 1735 Legislative Committee of the Probate and Board Room. 1901 JFK Blvd., Philadelphia. Market St., Philadelphia. Trust Section: meeting, 4 p.m., Pep- Probate and Trust Section: quarterly Oct. 29 Rules and Practice Committee of the Pro- per Hamilton LLP, 3000 Two Logan meeting and CLE program, 12:30 p.m., Square, 18th and Arch streets, Philadel- Housing Work Group - Civil Gideon Task bate Section: meeting, 4 p.m., Schachtel, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, CLE Con- Gerstley, Levin & Koplin, P.C., 123 S. phia. Force: meeting, 8:30 a.m., 10th Floor ference Center, Wanamaker Building, Broad St., Suite 2170, Philadelphia. State Civil Litigation Section: “Look Board Room. 10th Floor, Philadelphia. CLE registra- Good, Feel Good” clothing drive, Del Board Observer Program: CLE program, tion: pbi.org. Oct. 14 Frisco’s, 1426 Chestnut St., Philadel- 12 p.m., 11th Floor Conference Center. Intellectual Property Committee: meeting, Oct. 7 phia. Lunch: $9. CLE registration: pbi.org. 12 p.m., 11th Floor Committee Room Legal Line: 5 p.m., LRIS offices. LRIS Committee: meeting, 12 p.m., 11th Delivery of Legal Services Committee: South. Lunch: $9. Floor Committee Room South. meeting, 8:30 a.m., 10th Floor Board Oct. 22 Rules and Procedures Committee: meet- Room. Oct. 15 Annual ACE Meeting and CLE Training: ing, 12 p.m., 10th Floor Board Room. Criminal Justice Section Executive Com- Elder Law & Guardianship Committee: meeting, 12 p.m., Pennsylvania Bar Lunch: $9. mittee: meeting, 12:30 p.m., 11th Floor meeting, 12 p.m., 10th Floor Board Institute Wanamaker Building, 10th Bar Academy at Philadelphia Theatre Committee Room South. Room. Lunch: $9. Floor, Philadelphia. Company: “Disgraced,” 8 p.m., Suzanne Franchise Law Committee: CLE, 12:30 Family Law Section Executive Committee: Giants of the Business Bar: 5:30 p.m., Roberts Theater, 480 S. Broad St., p.m., 11th Floor Conference Center. meeting, 12 p.m., 11th Floor Commit- Wells Fargo History Museum, 123 S. Philadelphia. Lunch: $9.50. tee Room South. Broad St., Philadelphia. Women’s Rights Committee: meeting, 4 Oct. 30 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 p.m., Marshall Dennehey Warner Cole- Section and Division Chairs: meeting, 2015 Bench-Bar & Annual Conference: Chancellor’s Forum: 12 p.m., 11th Floor man & Goggin, P.C., 2000 Market St., 8:30 a.m., 10th Floor Board Room. Suite 2300, Philadelphia. 9:30 a.m., Borgata, Atlantic City, N.J. Conference Center. Register online at philadelphiabar.org. Social Security Disability Benefits Commit- Oct. 8 Oct. 17 tee: meeting, 12 p.m., 10th Floor Board City of Philadelphia OEM: meeting, 8:30 Room. 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Michael A. Morse, Pa- of the civil defense Every Conceivable & Risk Management.” His presentation, mela C. Brecht and Marc bar who best exempli- Defense” at the 50th which is part of the RE3 (Remediation S. Raspanti, partners fies the qualities of Annual Southern + Redevelopment + Results) Conference at Pietragallo Gordon professionalism, dedi- Federal Tax Institute 2015, was held at at the Pennsylvania Alfano Bosick & cation to the practice in Atlanta, Ga., from Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pa., Raspanti, LLP, pre- of law and promotion Oct. 19–23. on Sept. 16. sented at “Qui Tam of the highest ideals Litigation: A Practi- of justice in the community. Deborah Epstein Henry, tioner’s Symposium” Irwin W. Aronson, founder and president sponsored by the Phyllis Horn Epstein, partner at Willig, Wil- of Law & Reorder, American Bar Associa- of Epstein, Shapiro liams & Davidson, was a speaker at a tion’s Criminal Justice & Epstein, P.C., is has been appointed to Rocky Mountain Section and the pleased to announce chair the Pennsylvania Legal Marketing White Collar Crime the recent publication Interest on Lawyers’ Association program Southeast Region of her book “Women- Trust Accounts Board titled “Finding Bliss in the Future of Legal Subcommittee. The at-Law: Lessons- (IOLTA) as of Sept. 1. Service & Practice” in Denver, Colo., on seminar took place at Learned Along the Pathways to Success, Sept. 17, and also the keynote speaker Alston & Bird, LLP, the Second Edition,” by the American Bar Mel Shralow, principal of ShralowADR, at a Pace University School of Law New in Charlotte, N.C., on Association. LLC, has been appointed a mediator by Directions Program titled “Navigating a Sept. 25 the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors Successful Return in Uncharted Waters” Kimberly Rice, principal and by the Suburban West Realtors As- in New York, N.Y., on Sept. 21. Melanie S. Carter, as- of KLA Marketing sociation. sociate at Blank Rome Associates, recently “People” highlights news of members’ awards, LLP, has been elected facilitated “Building a Christopher D. Ball, part- honors or appointments of a community to the board of direc- Prosperous Practice by ner at Manko, Gold, or civic nature. Send news to Thomas tors of the Education Effectively Network- Katcher & Fox, LLP, Rogers, Managing Editor, Philadelphia Bar Law Center of Penn- ing,” a three-city participated in a panel Reporter, Philadelphia Bar Association, sylvania. In this role, “Rainmaker Now” seminar series for discussion titled “The 1101 Market St., 11th fl., Philadelphia, PA Carter will work with the other members members of the New Jersey Bar Associa- Future of Environ- 19107-2955 or [email protected]. of the board to provide strategic direction tion. mental Due Diligence and planning for the organization, oversee its finances, assist in fundraising efforts Steven K. Mignogna, and guide the executive director. shareholder at Archer & Greiner, has re- Manny D. Pokotilow, cently been appointed partner at Caesar as chair of the Alterna- Rivise, PC, has been tive Dispute Resolu- elected president tion Committee in the of the Jenkins Law Litigation, Ethics and Malpractice Group Library. Founded in of the American Bar Association’s Real 1802 in a small room Property, Trust and Estate Law Section. in Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pa., Mignogna previously served as chair and as the Law Library Company of the City vice-chair of that group, and as vice-chair of Philadelphia, it was formed by a group and then chair of the Probate and Fidu- of lawyers who set out to provide legal ciary Litigation Committee in that group. information for the growing law community in the city. Philadelphia’s law library H. Ronald Klasko, holds the prestigious position as America’s founding partner of first and oldest law library. Klasko Immigration Law Partners LLP, Ryan Hancock, of coun- participated as a panel sel at Willig, Williams member at the Fourth & Davidson, was Annual California honored as the August EB-5 Conference, hosted by EB5 Inves- 2015 “Pro-Bono tors Magazine. Klasko presented on the Partner of the Month” topic of “Investing Cash from Loan Pro- by the Public Interest ceeds” in Los Angeles, Ca., on Monday, Law Center. Aug. 3.

James Beck, counsel at Reed Smith LLP, Philip Karter, shareholder at Chamberlain, was named “2015 Distinguished Defense Hrdlicka, White, Williams & Aughtry, Counsel” by the Pennsylvania Defense In- will lead a seminar covering defenses and stitute (PDI) at the organization’s annual strategies of the IRS automated IDR- meeting on Thursday, July 16. The PDI Summons sequence titled “Cutting the presents the award annually to a member Abuse out of IDRs and Summonses:

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