Prof. Ogletree Will De L I Ve R H I G G I N Bo T H a M Lecture June 15

May 2000 The Monthly Newspaper of the Philadelphia Bar Association Vol. 29, No. 5

Quarterly Meeting R O U N D - U P International Law Prof. Ogletree The committee hosted Villanova University School of Law Professor John Murphy, a Will Del i ve r nationally recognized expert on international terrorism, during its April 27 meeting at Hi g g i n bo t h a m the offices of Pepper Hamilton LLP. Professor Murphy spoke on the topic “Cyberterrorism: Lecture June 15 The World Held Hostage in the Digital Age.” In other news, the commit- by Daniel A. Ciru c c i tee’s meeting on Thursday, May 25 will provide members with Perhaps no one in America has helped to make issues of an update on the signing and the law more understandable to more people than Charles J. ratification process for the Ogletree Jr. treaty to establish a permanent Ogletree, the Jesse Climenko Professor of Law at Harva r d international criminal court. L aw Sch ool, will deliver the second annual Judge A. Leon The meeting will be held at H i g g i n botham Jr. Public Interest Lecture at the Assoc i a t i o n ’ s noon at the offices of Duane, Quarterly Meeting and Luncheon on Th u r s d ay, June 15. Th e Morris & Heckscher LLP, 1650 e vent will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the Park Hya t t Market St., 42nd floor. Philadelphia at the Bellevue. Ogletree, a legal theorist, sch o l a r, commentator and author, Criminal Justice has deve l o ped a reputation for examining complex issues of Section Chair Isla A. l aw and for working to secure basic rights for all as guaranteed under the Constitution. Fruchter reports that section Charles J. Ogletree Jr. Chair-Elect Stanley Krakower Ogletree served as the moderator for four installments of has been appointed to repre- the ten-part PBS series “Ethics in America” and for the PBS sent the section as a member p r oduction “Hard Drugs, Hard Choices.” Since 1990 he has of the Bar Association’s m oderated dozens of similar programs including “Liberty and Liacouras to Receive Bar Medal Nominating Committee. Limits: Whose Law, Whose Order?” and “Credibility in the Also during the Quarterly Meeting and Luncheon, the Fruchter also thanks past Ne w s r oo m .” As law-related stories have come to dominate the Association will present the Bar Medal to Temple University chairs Bruce A. Franzel and headlines, Ogletree continually has provided analysis. He has President Peter J. Liacouras. A story reporting on this honor, the Stanford Shmuckler for their a p peared as a guest commentator on dozens of national highest that the Chancellor of the Association can bestow, is assistance in furnishing the broadcasts including “Nightline,” “This Week With Dav i d published on page 5. new lawyers’ lounge in the continued on page 18 Criminal Justice Center. ‘Bar Reporter Online’ Makes Debut; In This Issue ... e-Newsbrief Appears Every Monday 2 Chancellor Reports by Nancy L. Hebble Philadelphia Bar Reporter, the Assoc i a t i o n ’ s stories important to the Bar Assoc i a t i o n 3 Board of Governors award-winning monthly newspape r. and the Philadelphia legal community. A new service for Bar membe r s Bar Reporter Online p r ovides a quick Buttons linking Bar Reporter Online to the 4 Charity Run debuts this month. Philadelphia Bar read for Bar Association members to A s s ociation’s Web site and full calendar Reporter Online, an e-newsbrief about the keep abreast of events and deve l o p i n g are prominently placed at the top of the 6 YLD Update activities and membership of the stories. With headline news prov i d i n g p a g e . Philadelphia Bar Association, will appe a r the most up-to-date information po s s i- “It’s the technology we’ve been wait- 8 O’Connor Award e a ch Monday morning in more than ble, Bar Reporter Online will remind mem- ing for,” said Bar Association Executive 9 , 400 law yers’ electronic mailbox e s bers of the week’s activities planned for Director Kenneth Shear of the list serve 11 CLS Champions around the Philadelphia area. the full bar, as well as for sections and system that has been built to distribute The new service is designed to bo t h committees. The e-newsbrief will also the newsbrief e-mailed to Philadelphia 17 HAP Benefit preview and update issues of the g i ve members a heads-up as to breaking continued on page 18

Visit the Philadelphia Bar Association on the World Wide Web at www.philadelphiabar.org • E-mail the Philadelphia Bar Reporter at [email protected] Bar Has Accomplished Much So Far This Year by Doreen S. Davis tabulators. Your response is important. The newspaper said the words “Phila- The survey results will be reported in delphia lawyer” stand for “the pinnacle Martha Graham said, “I believe one June. As I have stated, we will use the of lawyering.” No other profession thing: that today is yesterday and information that we gather to look for F R O N T L I N E made the list. Indeed, no other lawyers tomorrow is today and you can’t stop.” new ways to unify and strengthen our anywhere in the world enjoy the fine Well, in a rush of activity since Jan. profession along common lines and to reputation and warm relationship 1, the days have tumbled forward and provide new value to our members. with their hometown that we enjoy we really haven’t stopped. But we will Web site: We promised a com- here. As the Daily News said, “Even as pause now to review our agenda and pletely redesigned, fully functional the profession and world around it assess our progress on the eve of the Web site that would be a resource and have changed, the mythic reputation halfway point for this year at the Bar a person-to-person port to the people, of Philadelphia lawyers has remained Association. issues and services of your Association. largely intact.” In no particular order, here’s the Visit the site at www.philadelphia- In the end, no matter how many rundown: bar.org. It’s up. It’s operating. It’s deliv- hours or days rush by, isn’t that what ering on the promise. Check out all the with the court administration and it’s all about? departments and features on the Web begin to work toward a resolution. The site. Once you access this site you will meetings are underway. I know that Doreen S. Davis, partner in the law firm of law firm of M o n t g o m e r y, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads LLP, is Many Bar members and sections begin to see what we’ve been talking this is an important issue that rightly Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association. Her e- about. And more online services have concerns many members of the bench mail address is ch a n c l o r @ p h i l a ba r. o r g . and committees are doing the been added, including a new e-news- and bar. I understand the sensitivities kind of hard work that recently brief, Philadelphia Bar Reporter Online, a involved. I am hopeful that real companion to the Bar’s award-winning progress can be made on this issue and For the Record prompted the Philadelphia Daily monthly newspaper. Let us know what I pledge the support of the Association Attorney Ruth E. Ganister was News to place “the Philadelphia you think. to try to resolve the matter. incorrectly identified as a sole Membership retention and Equity for Workers’ Compensa- practitioner in the March issue. lawyer” in its pantheon of involvement: In December, I said we tion judges: At the urging of the She is a partner in the law firm “Reasons We Love Philadelphia.” would work to encourage real live par- Workers’ Compensation Section, in of Rosenthal & Ganister. The ticipation in the important work of this February our Board passed a resolution Editorial Board and staff of the Association, especially in how we urging the Commonwealth of Philadelphia Bar Reporter sincerely choose our Bar leaders. Shortly after Pennsylvania to increase the salaries of regret the error. the first of the year, I appointed former workers’ compensation judges, bring- Multidisciplinary practice Chancellors Laurance E. Baccini, Ed- ing their earnings in line with those (MDP): In December I said we would ward F. Chacker and David H. Marion received by other administrative law “position Philadelphia as a leader in to a special task force to examine our judges in Pennsylvania. Since then, the nation on the issue of multidisci- entire nomination and election process we’ve already had one meeting with plinary practice.” Now, we’ve done it. with a view toward vastly expanding representatives of the Pennsylvania The Board of Governors has approved participation. The task force is hard at Department of Labor and Industry and a resolution making us the first Bar work and will soon deliver its report. the counsel to the governor, and we Association in the nation to support And speaking of expanded participa- are making progress in our effort to Editor-in-Chief Bruce H. Bikin, Esq. lawyer-controlled MDPs. This move tion, our membership committee has gain these pay increases. This is an not only places us in the forefront of launched an ongoing membership important issue that affects not just the Associate Editors the debate, but it also has attracted recruitment and retention drive that is judges in question but the whole jus- Michael A. Cibik, Esq. Glenn F. Rosenblum, Esq. worldwide attention as our position attracting new Philadelphia Bar Asso- tice system and the judicial process. has been communicated international- ciation members and winning back old Once again, the Bar Association is Contributing Editor ly via many news services, most ones. The committee members have working cooperatively with all inter- Richard Max Bockol, Esq. notably on the Internet. We did our been working the telephones every ested parties to bring about the desired Advisory Editors homework on MDP and we’ve signaled week making a personal pitch for Bar result. Merih O. Erhan, Esq. that this Association wants to build an Association membership and their Of course, I’ve touched upon only a Marc Reuben, Esq. open profession that welcomes change, work is reaping dividends. small number of our first-half initia- Director of Publications consistent with our ethical responsibil- Court-appointed attorney fees: tives here, and I’ve not been able to Nancy L. Hebble ities and the profession’s core values. We want to resolve the ongoing dis- mention all of the many, many Asso- Managing Editor pute over fees for court-appointed ciation members and sections and Barwide survey: Our 2000 bar- Robert Nigro wide survey has been released, and defense attorneys. At the request of committees that are doing the kind of you may have received one. If you did, Philadelphia Common Pleas Court hard work that recently prompted the Copy Editor Michelle M. Maier please complete it and use the pre- President Judge Alex Bonavitacola, I’ve Philadelphia Daily News to place “the addressed, stamped envelope to return appointed a four-member group Philadelphia lawyer” in its pantheon of Associate Executive Director for Communications and Public Affairs it promptly to the independent survey headed by L. Felipe Restrepo to meet “The 75 Reasons We Love Philadelphia.” Daniel A. Cirucci

Executive Director Kenneth Shear

Davis Appoints Committee on Fee Issues The Philadelphia Bar Report e r (ISSN 0145-3491) is published monthly and available by subscription for Association Chancellor Doreen S. Davis recently The Chancellor said she has asked Restrepo to convene $10 per year by the Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 announced the appointment of four Bar members to a spe- the group and contact President Judge Bonavitacola to Market St., 11th fl., Philadelphia, PA. 19107-2911. Periodicals postage paid at Philadelphia, PA. POST- cial committee to work with the Philadelphia Court of arrange the initial meeting. M A S T E R : Send address changes to Philadelphia Bar R e p o rt e r, c/o Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Common Pleas on resolution of issues relating to fees for “We know that this is an important issue that rightly Market St., 11 fl., Philadelphia, PA. 19107-2911. Philadelphia’s court appointed criminal defense attorneys. concerns many members of the bench and the bar,” Davis Telephone: (215) 238-6300. Web site: w w w. p h i l a d e l- phiabar.org. The editorial and other views expressed in Noting that she was acting in response to a request from explained. “I am hopeful that real progress can be made on the Philadelphia Bar Reporterare not necessarily those Common Pleas Court President Judge Alex Bonavitacola, this issue with this group, and I pledge the support of the of the Association, its officers, or its members. A d v e rtising rates and information are available fro m Davis appointed Bruce A. Franzel, Jules Epstein, L. Felipe Philadelphia Bar Association to try to resolve this matter,” American Lawyer Media, 1617 JFK Blvd., Suite 1750, Philadelphia, PA. 19103-9655. Telephone: (215) 557- Restrepo and Troy H. Wilson to the special committee. she concluded. 2300.

2 MAY 2000 / BAR REPORTER Board Adopts Resolution on Voter Registration

by Robert Nigro often are represented disproportion- bation, may become eligible to serve by that circumstance can use voir dire ately in prison populations. on juries through voting. Chacker or strike any unsuitable juror for At its April 27 meeting, the Board During the Board’s discussion of added, however, “I don’t have a prob- cause during jury selection. of Governors adopted a Civil Rights the matter, immediate past Chancellor lem with people voting once they The resolution also was adopted by Committee resolution supporting leg- Edward F. Chacker commented that he have set aside their obligation to soci- the Bar’s Public Interest and Criminal islation that would repeal Section 501 was disturbed by the idea that people ety.” Justice sections. of the Motor Voter Act of 1995 to rein- released from prison who are still In response, Love pointed out that Among the reports heard by the state voting privileges to people con- making restitution, may have charges even if former felons make their way Board was an update by Bar Vice victed of a felony and subsequently pending, or are out on parole or pro- to a jury pool, any lawyer bothered continued on page 14 released from prison. The Board also heard several reports during the meeting. One was about progress made toward resolving a dispute between the Association and the state of New Jersey over the lat- ter’s bona fide office requirement for attorneys. Another report was made by JuriStaff Inc., summarizing the first year of the partnership between the job placement agency and the Bar Association. A report from the Membership/Bar Placement Committee highlighted the success of the committee’s recent series of phone-a-thons to recruit new Bar members. Also, representatives of Hubbard Online, a Chicago vendor, gave Board members a guided tour of the Bar new Web site. Civil Rights Committee Chair Angus Love presented the resolution in favor of state House Bill 1086, legis- lation that would eliminate the Motor Voter Act’s stipulation that those released from prison after felony convictions cannot register to vote for a period of five years. The amendment provides, however, that the released individual must arrange to make any restitution required upon his or her release before being able to register to vote. Love argued that not allowing those released from prison to vote goes against a trend of increasing voting inclusion throughout America’s history and, in some cases, could adversely affect minority participation in the voting process since minorities

State House Bill 1086 would eliminate the Motor Voter Act’s stipulation that those released from prison after felony convictions cannot register to vote for a period of five years. The amendment provides, however, that the released individual must arrange to make any restitution required upon his or her release before being able to register to vote.

BAR REPORTER / MAY 2000 3 There’s Still Time to Register for Charity Run by Manny D. Pokotilow awarded to the first male and female in each age group. It’s not too late to register Medals will be awarded to for the 21st annual Philadel- the first-, second- and third- phia Bar Association 10- place finishers, male and Kilometer and Two-Mile female, in each age group. Charity Run, set for Sunday, The legal-team competition May 21 beginning at 8:30 allows teams with diverse a.m. on the West River Drive. age and gender classifications Both the 10-kilometer (6.2 to compete with one another. miles) and the two-mile run The top three teams in the will start and finish at the 10-kilometer, two-mile and end of the West River Drive medley team categories will adjacent to the Philadelphia be presented with trophy Museum of Art. bowls. Unlike the 10-kilome- The charity run benefits ter and two-mile teams, a the American Diabetes Asso- medley team may have a ciation and the Support combination of 10-kilometer Center for Child Advocates. and two-mile runners. The race features open Law firms are encouraged competition for the public to enter as many legal teams and a Philadelphia Bar Asso- of up to five different people ciation competition in which as it wishes. The deadline for Runners leave the starting line at the beginning of the 1999 Charity Run. Runner 515, Roberta Wakins, was the awards will be given for both team entries is Saturday, May first female finisher and runner 938, Rick McGarry, was the first finisher in the event’s open competition. the 10-kilometer and two- 13. Entries postmarked by mile runs. Silver bowls will Monday, May 8 guarantee competition for companies contacting Michael Berkowitz and the Philadelphia Bar be awarded to the male and that each finishing team run- other than law firms in both by mail at the law firm of Association, 1101 Market St., female Bar members who ner will receive a competi- the two-mile and 10-kilome- Caesar, Rivise, Bernstein, 10th floor, Philadelphia, Pa. take first place. In addition, tor’s long-sleeved T-shirt. ter competition. Team infor- Cohen & Pokotilow Ltd., 1635 19107-2911. DOLFIN running suits will be The event also offers team mation may be obtained by Market St., 12th floor, Phila- A registration form also is delphia, Pa. 19103-2212, or by available on the Bar’s Web phone at (215) 567-2010. site, www.philadelphiabar.- Individual applications for org. both open and Philadelphia Information for those Volunteers Needed for Run Bar Association competitions interested in working as a also are available from volunteer on race day is by Thomas A. Bell juice, bagels and donuts are served to all vol- Caesar, Rivise, Bernstein, published below. unteers, who also receive a colorful short- Cohen & Pokotilow Ltd., The Charity Run has become a Philade- sleeved T-shirt as thanks for their assistance. from the law firm of Fox, Manny D. Po k o t i l o w, partner in the law lphia rite of passage each spring for runners Volunteers should report to the volunteer f i rm of Caesa r, Rivise, Bernstein, Cohen & Rothschild, O’Brien & Frankel Pokotilow Ltd., co-chairs the As s o c i a t i o n ’ s of all ages and from all walks of life since the registration station next to the bypass at the LLP, 2000 Market St., 10th C h a rity Run Committee with Thomas A. run began in 1980. beginning of the West River Drive adjacent to Bell, partner in the law firm of Fox , floor, Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 R o t h s child, O’Brien & Frankel LLP. While many runners are in the legal pro- the front of the Art Museum near the run’s fession, more than half of the 1,000-plus par- start and finish lines. Volunteers should plan ticipants come from outside the profession. to be there by 7 a.m. so that everything is in The annual run is co-chaired by Manny D. place before the run begins at 8:30 a.m. Young Lawyers Division Pokotilow, partner at Caesar, Rivise, Bernstein, Volunteers arriving by automobile before 7 Cohen & Pokotilow, and myself. We are a.m. can park temporarily at curbside by the Planners Call Schnader’s proud that the event is considered by runners finish line while reporting as volunteers. Hosting LegalLine a Success to be one of the premier events of its kind on Those who wish to use their cars may drive the East Coast. others to the water stations. Otherwise, vol- The Young Lawyers Division (YLD) thanks the law firm of The run is successful, thanks in part to all unteers can park free of charge behind the Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP for sponsoring its the volunteers who make the it such an Art Museum and walk over to the run’s regis- LegalLine session on Wednesday, April 20, organized by YLD enjoyable event for those involved. As many tration area. Parking in the Eakins Oval is Executive Committee Member Kim R. Jessum. as 100 volunteers are needed to assist on the available, but the space typically fills up LegalLine is a public service program of the Young Lawyers day of the run. Volunteers help in various quickly. Volunteers should avoid parking on Division, provided on the first and third Wednesday of each ways. These include new runner registration the Benjamin Franklin Parkway since cars month at Bar Headquarters, in which volunteer lawyers on the day of the run, distribution of num- usually are ticketed when their meters expire. answer legal questions from the public, free of charge over bers to pre-registered runners that day, orga- Volunteers at the water stations or along the telephone. nization of timing and timing at the finish the run’s course will be returned to the During the event, volunteer attorneys Armando A. Flores, line, assistance at the two water distribution event’s activity area near the finish line. Tamsin J. Newman and Jennifer Nestle from Schnader points during the run, assistance at the turn- Volunteers typically finish by 10:30 a.m. and answered calls, offered legal advice and provided referrals for ing points for the two-mile and 10-kilometer are welcome to stay for the awards ceremony, people in need of help on matters such as child custody, cred- portions of the run, assistance in the post- which usually concludes by 11:30 a.m. itor/debtor problems and personal injury. event activities at the finish line and cleanup Those who to volunteer or who would like Attorneys from all practice areas are welcome to volunteer of the area used for pre-run registration and additional information should call Charity for LegalLine. To volunteer for a LegalLine session, lawyers post-event festivities. Run Co-Director Manny Pokotilow at (215) should contact Michele Gallagher at Bar Headquarters at (215) Those who want to help on the day of the 567-2010 or me at (215) 299-2122. 238-6313 or any of the LegalLine co-chairs: Andrew J. Kaplan run are urged to volunteer. Children are wel- at (215) 563-2663 or [email protected]; Kenneth E. Spivack come to help if they are at least six years old Thomas A. Bell, partner in the law firm of Fox, Rothschild, O’Bri e n at (215) 546-0005 or [email protected]; or David Felderman at and can follow directions. Free coffee, tea, & Frankel LLP, co-chairs the Association’s Charity Run Committee. (215) 563-8300 or [email protected].

4 MAY 2000 / BAR REPORTER June Quarterly Meeting Association to Honor Liacouras With Bar Medal

The Association’s Bar Medal, the achieve greater national and interna- mented. “But I know that this very spe- highest honor that the Chancellor of tional prominence as one of America’s cial recognition by his professional col- the Bar Association can bestow, will be major research universities. leagues will mean a great deal to Peter presented to Temple University Pres- Liacouras became Temple’s seventh Liacouras.” ident Peter J. Liacouras during the Bar’s president in 1982 after serving as dean Davis concluded that she took pride Quarterly Meeting and Luncheon on of its law school for ten years. For 38 in the fact that she, Association Thursday, June 15. The event will be years he has served as a professor of Chancellor-Elect Carl S. Primavera and held in the Grand Ballroom of the Park law and for 28 years he has held a high Vice Chancellor Allan H. Gordon are all Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue. administrative position at Temple. He graduates of Temple's Beasley School of In announcing the award, has served as president of the universi- Law. “June 15 is going to be a wonder- Chancellor Doreen S. Davis said, “We ty longer than anyone since Temple’s ful day for the Bar Association, for honor President Liacouras as a col- founder, Russell Conwell. Temple and for President Liacouras,” league, a friend, a scholar, a leader and “The name Peter J. Liacouras is syn- she added. a visionary. We’ve always been proud onymous with Temple University, syn- The meeting also will feature to count Peter Liacouras as one of our onymous with big ideas and synony- Charles J. Ogletree Jr., the Jesse Climen- own. He’s a great Philadelphia lawyer mous with extraordinarily high ko Professor of Law at Harvard Law who exemplifies the finest qualities of achievement,” Davis said, noting that School, delivering the second annual our profession.” the university’s sports and entertain- Judge A. Leon Higginbotham Jr. Public Liacouras, 68, will step down as ment complex was recently named the Interest Lecture. A story providing Temple’s president at the end of June Liacouras Center. details about Ogletree is published on after 18 years at the helm. He has been “We certainly can’t match the page one. A registration form for the credited with having helped Temple renaming of the Apollo,” she com- event is published on page 18. Peter J. Liacouras Gerber Making Strides Leading Womens Way by Sue Wasserkrug presence of so many women commit- Network, Tenants’ Action Group of younger women by helping them ted to causes she also supported, she Philadelphia, Women Organized understand that their issues are “worth After five years as an associate at contacted Womens Way to see how she Against Rape and Women’s Law being vigilant about.” To this end, she Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP and one could become invol v ed. She found a Project. Womens Way also distributes recently visited a local high school as year as senior staff attorney at the ni c he in the Young Women’s Initiative, small grants once a year from its dis- part of the agency’s activities to mark Homeless Advocacy Project, Melissa a program the federation was about to cretionary fund. women’s month. Weiler Gerber recently became execu- la u n c h to draw younger women into its Tapping into the energy of the As executive director, Gerber tive director of Womens Way, a funding fund-raising and advocacy activities. Young Women’s Initiative to reinvigo- intends for Womens Way itself, not just federation supporting women’s organi- Gerber became a co-chair of the rate the original cadre of women who its member agencies, to become a zations in the Delaware Valley. Gerber, Young Women’s Initiative. This past supported Womens Way, Gerber hopes strong voice for women in the commu- 32, represents a new generation of year, she joined Womens Way’s Board to strengthen the intergenerational nity. She plans to expand Womens leadership for Womens Way and has of Directors and in December she nature of the funding federation. She Way’s membership to include groups been included in the Philadelphia accepted her current position as execu- feels challenged to bring in ever- continued on page 16 Business Journal’s listing of 40 “dynamic tive director. Today, the Young and up and coming young leaders” in Women’s Initiative is a major source of its tenth annual “40 Under 40” issue, the federation’s funds. published on March 31. Womens Way was founded almost Ger b er’s invol v ement with Wom e n s 25 years ago by a group of women Way dates back to her early days at running seven agencies serving women Morgan Lewis, when she attended a and advocating on behalf of women’s Womens Way dinner. Inspired in the issues. Because these issues were–and still are–controversial, the organizations experienced difficulty in taking advantage of conventional funding streams. The women then banded together in an attempt to provide a consistent source of funds for all of their agencies, rather than leaving each at the whim of funding based on “hot button” issues. Today, nine member organizations participate in fund-raising activities and receive substantial and equal annual allocations, and eight associate member organizations receive smaller annual allocations. The nine members are: CHOICE, Community Women’s Education Project, Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County, Elizabeth Blackwell Health Center for Women, OPTIONS, Supportive Older Women’s Melissa Weiler Gerber

BAR REPORTER / MAY 2000 5 Peckman Reports to Division’s ‘Shareholders’ by Molly Peckman Each year, YLD members Lawyer in the Classroom pro- elect seven new people to gram, hosting more than 100 In these days of online serve on the committee to students as Lawyers for a Day, In the next three quarters of 2000, we will continue trading, even novice financial replace seven who have com- providing free legal advice in planners like me dabble in pleted their three-year terms person and through all-day on our mission to create a stronger and better YLD— investment strategy, if only to on the committee. In addition, LegalLines, rewarding student oriented to helping young lawyers develop practical allocate our 401(K) funds. As a The Barristers’ Association of essay writers and poster result, I decided to offer this Philadelphia Inc., the Asian- designers, creating and giving skills, to be civil and charitable and to enjoy month’s column as a First American Bar Association of away free photographic iden- the practice of law. Quarter Report to all “share- the Delaware Valley, the tification cards for children holders” in the Young Lawyers and advising high school Division (YLD): seniors about what will be expected of them after they Rain (Nov. 12).” stronger and better YLD—one Dear Fellow Shareholders: Y L D U P D AT E graduate. Another new YLD pro- oriented to helping young The YLD continued to per- gram, “Pro Bono Organiza- lawyers develop practical form strongly in the first YLD Old Standards tions and Opportunities,” will skills, to be civil and charita- quarter of 2000. The YLD’s old standards, take place on the heels of Law ble and to enjoy the practice Thousands of members of like the mock trial, oratorical Week. For all who have ever of law. the community relied on us and debate competitions and considered handling a pro We are focused, but we to provide free legal advice the First Thursday happy bono case or are ready for will need the energy and the through our LegalLine pro- hours have continued to be another one, now is the time. enthusiasm of other young gram, which we staff with strong performers. Representatives from local lawyers to continue to meet volunteer attorneys on the public service agencies will be our goals. For those who have first and third Wednesday of Innovative New Products on hand from noon until 2 not been involved in the each month, and school-aged Hispanic Bar Association of In addition to the YLD’s p.m. on Tuesday, May 9 in the Young Lawyers Division or children continued to benefit Pennsylvania and the Gay successful old standards, sev- 11th floor Conference Center have been active only periph- from our extensive law-relat- and Lesbian Lawyers of eral new programs have at Bar Headquarters, 1101 erally, I urge you to make an ed education programs. Philadelphia have voting already stood out, including Market Street. During the investment in the YLD. You We worked hard to meet members on the committee the revamped “Law, Life and event, they will answer ques- are guaranteed a strong the public’s needs and to set while other Bar sections have Lunch” lecture series. The tions about their agencies and return. the standard for providing liaisons to the YLD. series has focused more let lawyers know about what service to the community and specifically on personal is involved in representing Molly Peckman to the profession. The result The Cash Cow development topics this year, their clients. Chief Executive Officer was remarkable growth, If this is the label that a such as starting a solo prac- including record attendance Fortune 500 company gives to tice, financial planning and The Future Molly Pe ckman, associate in the law firm of at our events and national its most successful product, In the next three quarters M o n t g o m e r y, McCracken, Walker & survival tips for attorneys’ Rhoads LLP, is chair of the As s o c i a t i o n ’ s recognition of our program- then Law Week is the YLD’s first year in practice. YLD of 2000, we will continue on Young Lawyers Division. Her e-mail ming. cash cow. This year’s Law Executive Committee member our mission to create a address is mpeck m a n @ m m w r. c o m . Week co-chairs, YLD Chair- Marnie E. Simon and YLD About the YLD Elect James E. Elam IV and Treasurer Kenneth E. Spivack The Young Lawyers Divis- Luci J. McClure, planned a are responsible for the over- Young Lawyers Division ion remains the largest divi- phenomenal week of events. haul of the series. Upcoming sion of the Philadelphia Bar James and Luci appeared on seminars include discussions May 31 Oratorical Contest Association with almost 4,000 numerous local television and of “Effective Communication Association members who radio shows promoting Law Skills In and Out of the Office Needs Lawyer Volunteers have not yet turned 37 or cel- Week’s activities, which (June 13),” “Avoiding Legal The Young Lawyers Division’s 2000 Oratorical Contest ebrated their third anniver- should be in progress when Malpractice Claims (July 11),” needs lawyer volunteers to judge oral arguments of school- sary of admission into the bar this report hits shareholders’ “Alternative Dispute Resol- children in grades four through eight. on Wednesday, May 31, of any state. The YLD acts as desks. ution (Aug. 8),” “Orphans’ from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Volunteers are asked to judge argu- the public service arm for the The Law Week activities Court and Commerce Court ments in one- to two-hour time slots during the contest at Association and is governed included visiting a different Updates (Sept. 12),” “Federal the School District of Philadelphia headquarters on 21st Street by an Executive Committee. school each day as part of the Courts (Oct. 10)” and “Making and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. More information about the contest may be obtained by contacting contest co-chairs Kim Jessum at (215) 963-4753 or YLD Offering Free Tickets to Arden Show [email protected] or MaryJo Wlazlo at (215) 568-7515 or [email protected]. Members of the Association’s Young Lawyers Division, their colleagues and friends are invited to a free opening night performance of the Arden Theatre Company’s production of “Into the Woods” on Tuesday, May 16 at 7 p.m. Attendees also are welcome to attend a post-performance reception with the cast. Save the Date! “Into the Woods” is a Tony Award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine. Young Lawyers Division Golf Outing The story focuses on a crew of fairy tale characters who romp through an enchanted forest in Monday, July 24 • Philadelphia Cricket Club search of happiness. A baker and his wife venture into the woods to break a curse that has kept 11 a.m. registration • 11:30 a.m. lunch them childless. Their quest leads them across the paths of Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, 1 p.m. shotgun start • 5:30 p.m. cocktails and dinner Rapunzel and Jack (of Jack and the Beanstalk). The show tells well-known fairy tales but goes on to answer the question, “What happens after Cost: $185 per player Event or sponsorship info: Includes fees, lunch, cocktails happily ever after?” There is some dark humor as these characters have to grow up and deal with John Ehmann, (215) 772-7371, and dinner [email protected] very real issues. Optional golf clinic: $60 Thomas G. Kessler, (215) 963-5290, Reservations are mandatory for this event and a limited number of tickets are available. Proceeds benefit the YLD’s [email protected] Reservations may be obtained by calling the Arden at (215) 922-8900, ext. 20. The Arden Theatre is Michael K. Smith Summer Eric H. Weitz, (215) 735-5500, located at 40 N. 2nd St. in Old City. Fellowship endowment [email protected]

6 MAY 2000 / BAR REPORTER Young Lawyers Division ‘Law, Life and Lunch’ Explored Flying Solo

The latest presentation in the Young Lawyers Division’s “Law, Life and Lunch” professional seminar series explored “Flying Solo” on April 11 at Bar Headquarters. Panelists were attorneys Jeffrey M. Lindy, Deborah B. Miller, Michael D. Shaffer and Edward C. Wright. They offered first-hand accounts of their own experiences, provided tips to young lawyers about establishing themselves in sole practices and gave advice about marketing, business plans, technology, office administration and insurance. More information about the “Law, Life and Lunch” series may be obtained by calling either of the program’s co-chairs, Marnie Simon at (215) 994-1318 or [email protected], or Panelists for “Flying Solo” included (L to R) Jeffrey M. Lindy, Michael D. Shaffer and Deborah B. Miller. Panelist Edward C. Kenneth E. Spivack at (215) 546-0005 or Wright (not pictured) offered tips on how to use computers and software to maximize efficiency in the office to help sole prac- [email protected]. titioners compete with larger firms.

BAR REPORTER / MAY 2000 7 Women in the Profession Committee Jun e 16 Nom i n a t i o n Dea d l i n e for O’C o n n o r Awa r d

The Women in the Profession women in both the profession and the Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day Beasley School of Law; Third Circuit Committee is seeking nominations for c o m m u n i t y. O’Connor presented the first award to Court of Appeals Judge Dolores K. the 2000 Sandra Day O’Connor Award. This year, the award presentation U.S. District Judge Norma L. Shapiro. Sloviter (former Chief Judge); U.S. Deadline for nominations is Friday, will be made during the Bar Asso- The award has since been presented District Judge Anita B. Brody; and June 16. ciation’s Quarterly Meeting on Oct. 12. to the late Juanita Kidd Stout, former Leslie Anne Miller, first woman presi- The award is conferred annually on The committee established the Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme dent of the Pennsylvania Bar Asso- a woman attorney who has demon- award in 1993 to recognize the impor- Court; Deborah R. Willig, first woman ciation. strated superior legal talent, achi e ve d tant contributions that women attor- Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar The nomination form is published significant legal accomplishments and neys in Philadelphia have made to the Association; Marina Angel, a member below and also on the Bar’s Web site, has furthered the advancement of legal profession. That year, U.S. of the faculty of Temple University www.philadelphiabar.org.

2000 SANDRA DAY O’CONNOR AWARD NOMINATION FORM JuriStaff Offers The Sandra Day O’Connor Award was named in honor of the first female Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court and is given annually to an outstanding female attorney in the Philadelphia area. The recipient is expected to exemplify the Job Workshops qualities that Justice O’Connor has demonstrated in her life and work. Therefore, the Award Committee gives preference to This Month those nominees who have achieved prominence and the highest degree of professional excellence in their field over a sus- tained period and who have openly and visibly used their position and stature in the community to mentor, promote and The Philadelphia Bar Association and JuriStaff Legal advance other women lawyers. Specific criteria follow: Staffing present individual career counseling and résumé review Award Criteria: • Female attorney with law practice or other professional activities in Philadelphia. services to Bar Association mem- • Acareer path that demonstrates superior legal talent and ability characterized by unique bers by appointment. JuriStaff also contributions to and significant achievements within the legal community. offers weekly career planning and placement workshops open to all, • Advocacy for the advancement and equal treatment of women in the profession, as well with topics such as résumé draft- as the community. ing, interviewing techniques and • Areputation for mentoring other women in the profession. job search strategies. Appointments for counseling and résumé review sessions will Return the completed form with all additional materials by Friday, June 16, 2000 to: O’ConnorAward, be scheduled on Mondays from 9 Women in the Profession Committee, Philadelphia BarAssociation, 1101 Market St., 11th fl., Philadelphia, PA to 11 a.m. and Fridays from 1:30 to 19107-2911. 4 p.m. at Bar Headquarters, 1101 Market St. Nominee’s Name:______Title:______JuriStaff also maintains a listing of recent job postings at Bar Firm/Organization:______Phone:______Headquarters, on its Web site at www.juristaff.com, and on the Business Address:______Association’s Placement Hotline at (215) 238-6329. ______JuriStaff’s upcoming brown- bag luncheon workshops include Nominator’s Name: Title: ______“Job Search Strategy” on May 10, “Résumé Drafting” on May 17, Firm/Organization: ______“Internet Job Search Strategy” on May 24, “Preparing A Cover Letter” Phone: ______on May 31 and a repeat of “Job Search Strategy” on June 7. Business Address:______All sessions will be held on Wednesdays at noon at Bar ______Headquarters. No reservations are required. 1 More information about the Please use 8 /2-x-11" sheets to answer the following questions. workshops and appointments for 1. How long have you known the nominee? the career counseling and résumé 2. What has been your association with the nominee? review services may be obtained 3. Describe the nominee’s professional accomplishments. by calling JuriStaff at (215) 751- 4. What is the nominee’s most significant accomplishment? 9100, ext. 301. 5. Describe how the nominee has been an advocate and used her position and stature in the community to advance, and provide career opportunities for, women lawyers generally. 6. Describe what the nominee has done to mentor, promote and advance other women lawyers. “Legal View” 7. Describe other activities in which the nominee has engaged that have advanced women inside and outside the legal community. featuring Chancellor Nominators must provide answers to questions 1-7. Nominators are encouraged to include additional material on the nom- Doreen S. Davis inee, such as curriculum vitae, press clippings, résumé; however, no more than three letters in support of the nominee will broadcast 11 a.m. be accepted. Nomination forms may refer to and incorporate information submitted within the past three years for the nom- weekdays inee. The nominator is also responsible for ensuring submission of current information for the nominee as well. WPEN Radio 950 AM

8 MAY 2000 / BAR REPORTER Women in the Profession Philadelphia Bar Foundation Financial Attorneys Can Honor Their Colleagues Through Giving Those looking for a special way to remember someone or colleague’s passing. need look no further than the Philadelphia Bar Foundation’s Since 1964 the Bar Foundation, the Bar Association’s chari- Planner Special Way to Remember program. table arm, has distributed millions of dollars in attorney gifts Through the program, attorneys can honor a colleague or and other funds to public interest groups that provide coun- loved one with a contribution to the Philadelphia Bar sel and assistance to the poor, disabled, elderly and children Illuminates Foundation to celebrate milestones in a colleague’s life, such in our community. as a birth, marriage, anniversary or notable accomplishment. Those who would like to make a gift to the Foundation Investing Contributions also may be used to remember a loved one’s should call (215) 238-6334. June 12 The Women in the Profession Committee will sponsor another program in its Luncheon Lecture Series on Monday, June 12 at noon in the PBI- PBEC Education Center on the 10th Great idea. floor of the Wanamaker Building. Speaker will be Lydia P. Sheckels, financial analyst at Wescott Financial. Her topic will be “Making Your Money Simple solution. Work For You: The Intuitive Investor’s Investments Strategies for Women.” The program is free of charge and open to all interested Bar members. Lunch will be provided at a cost of $7. Reservations are required and may be obtained by completing and returning the form below.

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BAR REPORTER / MAY 2000 9 CLS Honors Lawyers for Public Interest Work

Michael A. Bloom and the law firm more than a half million low-income of Fine, Kaplan & Black received Philadelphians. While declines in fund- Community Legal Services Inc. (CLS)’s ing since the early 1980s have forced Equal Justice Awards and Philadelphia staff reductions and the closing of sev- Mayor John F. Street and Rosetta S. eral of CLS’ community offices, thou- Frank were presented with CLS’ sands of clients still are represented Champion Awards at the agency’s every year. CLS also continues to be annual Breakfast of Champions. The nationally recognized as a model legal event was held April 27 in the Rose services program. Garden Room at the Park Hyatt CLS assists clients with legal issues Philadelphia at the Bellevue. such as losing their homes, their Both Bloom and the firm were hon- incomes, their families or their health ored for their longtime support and care. CLS staff provides a range of legal counsel to CLS on a variety of legal services from individual representation issues. The firm also was recognized for to administrative advocacy to class its financial support of CLS. action litigation. Mayor Street was honored for his In 1995, CLS declined funding from During Community Legal Services’ April 27 Breakfast of Champions, Philadelphia Mayor work as an attorney advocating for the federal Legal Services Corporation John F. Street (left) accepts CLS’ Champion Award from CLS attorney George Gould (center) rights and housing for the indigent, as because taking those funds would have and CLS Executive Director Catherine C. Carr. well as for his support of CLS as City forced the program to submit to Council president and mayor. Frank, restrictions on all its work. These recently retired from her job as office restrictions would have ended CLS’ manager for CLS, was feted for her ability to engage in class actions, leg- years of contributions toward the suc- islative and administrative advocacy cess of CLS. and many forms of client outreach. The Mayor Street also was keynote loss of federal funds has made private speaker for the event. CLS Executive funding sources essential to continue Director Catherine C. Carr provided an the existence of CLS and its ability to update on CLS for attendees. help Philadelphia’s poor. Founded in 1966 by leaders of the The Breakfast of Champions was Philadelphia Bar Association, CLS has sponsored by the Philadelphia Trial provided free civil legal assistance to Lawyers Association.

A t t o rney Michael A. Bloom addre s s e s A rthur Kaplan accepted the Equal Justice those at the breakfast after receiving CLS’ Award on behalf of his firm, Fine, Kaplan & Equal Justice Award. Black.

Young Lawyers Division May 9 ’Law, Life and Lunch’ Program to Spotlight Pro Bono Work The Young Lawyers Division’s ‘Law, Life and Lunch’ session on Tuesday, May 9 will be “Pro Bono Organizations and Opportunities.” The session is designed for all lawyers who have ever considered handling a pro bono case or are ready for another one. During the event, representatives from local public service agencies will be on hand to answer questions about their agencies and let lawyers know what is involved in representing their clients. The session is scheduled from noon until 2 p.m. in the 11th floor Conference Center at Bar Headquarters, 1101 Market St. The public interest groups that will be represented include the local chapter of the Greater Philadelphia Branch of the American Civil Liberties Union, the Aids Law Project of Pennsylvania, the Homeless Advocacy Project, the Getting the Word Out to the HIAS Council, the Nationalities Service Center, the Legal Clinic for the Disabled Inc., the Support Center for Child Advocates and Philadelphia Community About Law Week Volunteers for the Indigent. The Association’s Law Week 2000 Co-Chairs James E. Elam (left) and Luci J. More information about the pro bono event may be obtained by contact- McClure (right) recently discussed the lineup of Law Week activities during a ing either of the event chairs: Andrea Hyatt at (215) 751-2275 or taping of the WIOQ-FM program “Philly Information File” with host Jennifer andrea_hyatt@ shsl.com, or Caren R. Silverman at (215) 557-3014 or caren.sil- Ryan (center). The six-day celebration, from Monday, May 1 to Saturday, May 6, [email protected]. features free legal advice and other law-related services for Philadelphia-area More information about the “Law, Life and Lunch” series may be obtained residents. All Law Week activities, directed by Association Chancellor-Elect Carl by calling either of the program’s co-chairs, Marnie Simon at (215) 994-1318 S. Primavera, were coordinated by the Bar’s Young Lawyers Division (YLD) with or [email protected], or Kenneth E. Spivack at (215) 546-0005 or Kspivack@ the help of scores of lawyer volunteers. Photo coverage of Law Week will be aol.com. published in the June edition of the Philadelphia Bar Reporter.

10 MAY 2000 / BAR REPORTER Chancellor’s Forum Loews President Speaks on Power Partnerships by Robert Nigro hotel “brands,” many destinations and many rooms competing for consumers’ Jonathan M. Tisch, president and attention. A good relationship with CEO of Loews Corporation, spoke customers, in this instance, can be the about “Power Partnerships,” the rela- most important “power partnership,” tionships he says people must develop Tisch said. and build with clients, employees and Another power partnership is the community to be successful, during between a business and its employees, a Chancellor’s Forum on April 5. The Tisch added. “Employees must be event was held in the PBI-PBEC empowered to work on our behalf, as Education Center. well as on their own behalf,” he said. A As he lead into his remarks about key to a successful partnership here, the benefits of power partnerships, Tisch said, is that “employees have to Tisch said that Loews looked forward know that we care about them and to joining and working with Phila- their future,” because employee delphia’s hotel community. He noted turnover can sink a business. Employee that a company often cannot be all training is also vital, Tisch said. things to all people, but can succeed “We have to know what’s important by being the best in their niche. A to employees,” he said. In the hotel Loews Corporation President Jonathan M. Tisch makes a point during the April 5 company can do that, he said, by industry, “if your business isn’t doing Chancellor’s Forum. building partnerships with several key well, you’re in a lot of trouble because groups. First among these groups are you can’t pick it up and move it.” While example, has a good-neighbor policy Tisch also spoke of partnerships shareholders. First and foremost, Tisch buildings can be converted to hotels, that includes giving to food banks, between Loews hotels and local gov- said, a company has a fiduciary once a building is a hotel, it’s much donating sheets and towels to home- ernments to keep travel and tourism responsibility to its shareholders. harder to do anything else with it, he less shelters, providing meeting space healthy in areas where Loews hotels Another valuable partnership to a added. to community groups, hosting break- operate. company is with its customer base, and Another important partnership is fasts for charity and community clean- Tisch addressed Bar members on building a good partnership with cus- between the business and the commu- ups. Loews also has earned a Points of the day that Loews opened its 16th tomers encompasses the competitive nity in which it does business. At Light Federation Award for its welfare- hotel, the Loews Philadelphia, in the aspects of business. Tisch said that the Loews, that concept is called “under- to-work programs. More than ten per- historic Philadelphia Savings Fund hotel industry is highly profitable but standing one’s responsibility to the cent of the Loews staff in Philadelphia Society (PSFS) Building at 12th and also highly competitive, with many community,” Tisch said. Loews, for are former welfare recipients. Market Streets. Philadelphia Students Learn Decision-Making

High school students in Phila- They were put in the judge’s position delphia and across the country of making a difficult decision on the learned about the challenges a judge case, a Fourth Amendment issue faces in making impartial and some- regarding a backpack search in a times unpopular decisions during a school setting. Their decisions were national video conference held April broadcast nationally at all federal 27 at the U.S. Courthouse at 6th and courthouses with a satellite downlink. Market Sts. The purpose of the program was More than 100 seniors from to make high school seniors aware of Philadelphia-area high schools gath- the importance of judicial indepen- ered for the event, which began at dence. The program’s theme was “Law noon with a live satellite broadcast of Day 2000: Judicial Independence Is a mock trial that aired on the Federal For You.” The event was co-sponsored Judicial Television Network at more by the Philadelphia Bar Association, than 30 federal courthouses around the Administrative Office of the the nation. More than 2,000 students Courts and the Massachusetts Corp- participated at sites that included fed- oration for Educational Telecom- eral courthouses in Philadelphia, New munications. York City, Boston, Chicago, Houston In Philadelphia, the teleconference and Washington, D.C. Chief Judge served as a kick-off event for Law James T. Giles of the U.S. District Week 2000, the annual celebration Court for the Eastern District of sponsored by the Philadelphia Bar Pennsylvania presided over the event Association. During Law Week, from locally. May 1 to May 6, hundreds of volun- The students used push-to-talk teer attorneys will offer free legal technology to communicate with each advice, visit with students in class- other and with the broadcast site at rooms, refurbish an abandoned home the Thurgood Marshall Federal and participate in many other public- Judiciary Building in Washington, D.C. service activities.

BAR REPORTER / MAY 2000 11 Red Smith’s Elegies Outshine Today’s Mediocrity by Marc Reuben

It is always nice to remember Red I remember meeting him in the early 1960s. It was at a lecture for Smith, the great sports columnist and A R T S & M E D I A probably the best writer of prose, next journalism students, and few of them even knew who Smith was. A vast to Mencken, that 20th century America hall was used for the speech, and only a handful of people showed up. has seen. A book of his baseball com- mentaries, Red Smith on Basebal l (I van R. Smith took all of this in with one glance and proceeded to charm his Dee, New York, 2000, 384 pp, $24.95) audience. I have never seen anyone handle such an awkward experience reminds those readers who have not yet been fully anesthetized by the with more grace and wit, which is the essential quality of writing. voidings of modern journalists, that there once were writers who knew how to put an idea across with per s o n a l i t y and insight. ev en when age-old inequities were the lo ved what he did, and the joy of his an awkward experience with more Smith died in 1982 at the age of 76. targets of his pen. In his Lincolnesque writing was his celebration of the tri- grace and wit, which is the essential He had been a top writer on spor t s ma n n e r , Smith took on the reserve umphs and foibles of the human expe- quality of writing. That he transferred pages in New York for most of the pre- clause (a battle lost at the time) by rience. To him, the massive celebration all these high human qualities to the vious half-century, having spent a making fools look like fools, and fo l l o wing the 1951 Giant win in the world of sports is why he could write short sojourn in Philadelphia at the old greedy bigoted owners and player s World Series was as interesting for the ab out spitting without offense. There is Re c o r d in the 1930s. His sports columns, lo ok like themselves . sl o p p y drunks on the playing field as it a marvel to everything the man wrote wh i c h crackled with wit and elegant Some of Smith’s best baseball work, was for the players in the dugout. His that still vests itself in these words, se n t i m e n t a l i t y , were the work of a man most of which is recorded in Dee ’ s ability to find humanity in every aspec t written more than a half-century ago. who loved sports and understood the book, consisted of items so trivial that of sports is what makes his writing the The few news writers of toda y who human element of gamesmanship in only his particular insights into this gold standard of a vanished breed. are worth reading also tend to be an age when it was still possible to bel o ved sport made readers realize the I remember meeting him in the sp ortswriters. The rest, a sorry lot, seem re v ere athletes. jo y of minutiae. The distance bet w e e n early 1960s. It was at a lecture for jour- to view their raison d’être as a fight for The baseball columns collected in bases, what a grounder looks like to a nalism students, and few of them even su r v i v al in the job market. Mayb e there this book cover the years 1940-60 and worm, sniffing, chewing, the pauses knew who Smith was. A vast hall was are just too many bad editors or pub- mark events of moment, such as the between pitches—all of it spun into pro- used for the spee c h, and only a handful lishers. But the fact is that writers with integration of the teams. Smith’s writ- saic reporting that read like Hu ck l e b e rr y of people showed up—for credit. Smith voices and singular styles hardly exist ings about Jac kie Robinson were words Fi n n . There was no one like Smith, who to ok all of this in with one glance and anymore. As mediocre media plunge of assurance to Brooklyn fans abou t belonged to a class of prose writers in pr o ceeded to charm his audience with onward, the clarity, the wit and the their new star player . The gentle cru- wh i c h Tarkington and Run y on partici- stories about the dead philanthropist in insight of Red Smith stand in stark sading that Smith carried on in his pa t e d . whose name the lecture was given. I comparison to the computerized illiter- writing rarely reverted to invec t i ve , Sentiment was Smith’s forte. He ha ve never seen anyone handle such acy of our day.

Philadelphia Bar Foundation Grantee in the Spotlight Disabilities Law Project Fights for Access, Rights

by Angel Ellis three years cost $120,000.” also works closely with the private bar the most rewarding aspect of our work As a result of litigation filed by DLP, and other public interest law groups. is the way in which it changes individ- Darlene O’Shea1 needed an auto- O’Shea received the necessary lift and From its beginnings as a law school ual lives,” said Rachel Mann, a DLP mated device to lift and transfer her was able to return home. clinic in 1977, DLP has grown into an senior staff attorney. “We see the posi- from her bed to her wheelchair and O’Shea’s case demonstrates DLP’s 11-lawyer operation with offices in tive effects in people at all stages of from her wheelchair to the shower. commitment to ensuring that the esti- Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. DLP life.” The Department of Public Welfare mated 12 percent of Pennsylvanians serves all clients free of charge, both Shane concluded that much work refused her requests, claiming that the with disabilities are not only served, individually and through class actions, needs to be done. “There are still peo- automated lift she needed was too but integrated and accepted into their in federal and state courts and admin- ple with disabilities in institutions, or expensive. They insisted she make do communities. According to Thomas H. istrative proceedings. It also prepares living at home with inadequate ser- with a cheaper, manual lift, but her Earle, a DLP staff attorney, “integration amicus briefs in significant disabilities vices. There are still people who face husband did not have the physical also requires that people with disabili- cases at the state and federal levels and unreasonable barriers in transporta- strength to operate it. The deadlock ties have full access to equal employ- operates a telephone intake system to tion and access. There is still discrimi- forced O’Shea to remain in a publicly ment, housing, public accommoda- provide callers with legal advice and nation in the workplace. We’ll keep on funded nursing home. tions, transportation and government referrals. fighting until full integration is a reali- “This case is an example of how the benefits and services.” As the backup center to the federal- ty.” system fails not only consumers, but Mark J. Murphy, DLP’s deputy exec- ly mandated Pennsylvania Protection The Disabilities Law Project can be taxpayers,” said Ilene Shane, executive utive director, also stressed that DLP and Advocacy, DLP is often on the cut- reached at (215) 238-8070, (215) 238- director of the Disabilities Law Project maintains strong connections to advo- ting edge of national disabilities law. 6069 (TDD), (215) 625-9589 (fax) or by (DLP), a nationally recognized public cacy and consumer groups, “because it For example, the first major use of the e-mail at [email protected]. The interest law firm in Philadelphia, is fundamental that consumers and Americans With Disabilities Act’s man- DLP’s Web site address is www.dlp- whose mission is to protect the rights their families set the agenda and lead date, which requires states to provide pa.org. of persons with disabilities. “The the fight for change.” To this end, DLP community services for people who equipment Ms. O’Shea needed to con- provides training and education, are unnecessarily institutionalized, was [1]. The names of DLP’s clients have be e n changed for this article to protect their priva c y. tinue living at home cost only $3,500. including presentations and publica- DLP’s 1995 case Helen L. v. DiDario. Keeping her in a nursing home for tions, in addition to legal services. It “The big victories are crucial, but Angel Ellis is a freelance writer based in Pittsburgh.

12 MAY 2000 / BAR REPORTER Philadelphia Branch of the American part of the society’s Free Speech and University, which provides educational Civil Liberties Union. Election Law Group. The position opportunities for Princeton students. includes a seat on the group’s execu- P E O P L E Jeffrey L. Dashevsky, associate in tive committee. Hymowitz also is Howard M. Goldsmith, principal in Frederic I. Weinberg, of Pepper, the law firm of Dashevsky, Horwitz, member of the executive committee of the law firm of Howard M. Goldsmith Gordon, Breen & Weinberg, has been DiSandro, Kuhn, Dempsey and Novello the society’s Philadelphia Chapter. P.C., has been reap- elected to serve as an executive council P.C., has been made pointed by the member of the Creditors’ Rights a member of the Gerald E. Arth, partner in the law Pennsylvania Section of the Commercial Law League National Million firm of Fox, Rothschild, O’Brien & Supreme Court to of America. Dollar Advocates Frankel LLP, has been elected to serve serve on its Domes- Forum, trial lawyers on the board of directors of The Rock tic Relations Pro- Stephen A. Cozen, founder and chair who have shown School, the official academy of the cedural Rules Com- of the law firm of Cozen and O’Connor, excellence in advo- Pennsylvania Ballet. mittee. He will has been elected to serve on the board cacy by achieving a serve a three-year of directors of the Regional Performing verdict of $1 mil- Debra G. Speyer, principal in the law term. Arts Center, a work in progress at lion or more. firm of Debra G. Speyer, was honored Broad and Spruce streets. by the Americans for Israel and Torah Barry L. Cohen, of the law firm of Craig L. Hymowitz, associate in the (AMIT) Women’s Philadelphia Council Thorp Reed & Armstrong LLP, has been Burt M. Rublin, partner in the law law firm of Blank Rome Comisky & at its scholarship gala fund-raiser on invited to join the Intellectual Property firm of Ballard Spahr Andrews & McCauley LLP, has been appointed as March 11. AMIT is Advisory Board of the Pennsylvania Ingersoll LLP, recently was elected to the new co-chair of the Federalist a nonprofit organi- Bar Institute, the educational arm of the board of directors of the Greater Society’s Media Law Subcommittee, a zation that helps the Pennsylvania Bar Association. abused and/or dis- advantaged Israeli Alba E. Martinez-Velez, former exec- Young Lawyers Division children. Speyer is utive director of the Congreso De a former president Latinos Unidos, has been appointed by All Invited to Participate in June 3 of AMIT’s Philadelphia Mayor John F. Street to Philadelphia serve as commissioner of the city’s Summer Softball Tournament Council. Department of Human Services.

The Young Lawyers Division will sponsor an around-the-world summer soft- Stewart M. Wiener, associate in the E. Carolan Berkley, partner in the ball tournament on Saturday, June 3 in Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park in South law firm of Schnader Harrison Segal & law firm of Ballard Spahr Andrews & Philadelphia, Broad and Pattison Sts. in South Philadelphia, across from the First Lewis LLP, has been elected to a six- Ingersoll LLP, has been elected presi- Union Center. All lawyers, their paralegals and secretaries are invited to partici- year term as a member of the board of dent of the American College of pate. trustees of Princeton Broadcasting Commercial Finance Lawyers. The tournament will consist of 12 teams of up to 15 members each. Entry fee Service. The service is a nonprofit edu- Membership is limited to lawyers is $500 per team, which includes T-shirts, giveaways and awards for the winning cational organization that owns and actively engaged in commercial finance team. operates WPRB-FM at Princeton as a significant part of their practice. Those people who are interested in playing but are not able to form a full 15-person team can combine with other groups. All teams will have the opportunity to play at least two games. Spots for players are limited and reservations, which are required, may be obtained by completing and returning the form below by May 19. Early registration is suggested. Please indicate how many places for players and/or teams LEGAL STAFFING SPECIALISTS should be reserved. Tournament proceeds will benefit the division’s Michael K. Smith Endow- ment, managed by the Philadelphia Bar Foundation, the Bar’s charitable arm. More information about entering the tournament or assisting at the event as a volunteer may be obtained by contacting any of the tournament chairs: John Ehmann at (215) 772-7371 or [email protected]; Mark C. Bendo at (215) 545- 7960 or [email protected]; or Nathan M. Murawsky at (215) 985-9177 or [email protected].

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BAR REPORTER / MAY 2000 13 Board of Governors Chancellor Reports Progress on Attorneys’ Fees

In her announcements April 27, fronted Chancellor after Chancellor. I the Board that CLS welcomes individ- which Philadelphia high school stu- Chancellor Doreen S. Davis told the feel that we have a dialogue and we ual contributions as well as contribu- dents joined other students nation- Board that she has appointed a spe- have people talking to the court that tions by firms on behalf of their wide participated as jurors in a mock cial committee to work with the the court is willing to talk to” on the attorneys. Coverage of CLS’ breakfast trial as a lesson in judicial indepen- Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas issue. appears in this issue on page 10. dence. A story appears on page 11. to help resolve the ongoing issue of Details about the committee are Also making announcements, Primavera urged Board members court-appointed counsel fees. published in this issue on page 2. Chancellor-Elect and Law Week Chair to get involved in Law Week and vol- The Chancellor said reports from Davis also reminded the Board Carl S. Primavera spoke to Board unteer for its events. both the court and the committee about the Bar’s upcoming Quarterly members about the events planned “Many of us have participated in indicate that an April 24 meeting Meeting and Luncheon, set for June by members of the Young Lawyers the past, we hope it will be a big suc- between the parties was “quite pro- 15. Details about the meeting are Division to celebrate Law Week, cess this year, and there’s still time for ductive.” published on pages 1 and 5 in this Monday, May 1 through Saturday, people to get involved, so I hope that “In fact, Judge [Legrome] Davis said issue. May 6. He also reported that the YLD, you all will participate,” Primavera he thought it was the most produc- Davis also reported to the Board under the direction of its Law Week said. tive meeting he had attended on that that Community Legal Services Inc. Co-Chairs James E. Elam IV and Luci Full coverage of Law Week activi- issue in many years,” Davis said. had kicked off its 2000 fund-raising J. McClure, had assisted the U.S. ties will be available in upcoming “We’re looking for a productive dia- campaign with its annual Breakfast of District Court in a pre-Law Week issues of the Philadelphia Bar Reporter logue on this issue, which has con- Champions that morning. Davis told event, a national video conference in and Philadelphia Bar Reporter Online.

BOARD who are licensed to practice in New President James LaRosa provided an continued from page 3 Jersey from practicing in that state if update of the agency’s activities and they do not satisfy the criteria for accomplishments following the first Representatives of Hubbard Chancellor Allan H. Gordon about the maintaining an office in New Jersey. year of the partnership between New Jersey bona fide office issue. Eakeley is a former first deputy JuriStaff and the Association to pro- Online reported on additional Gordon told the Board that the Bar attorney general and believes in the vide career planning and job place- features planned for the Bar’s has retained a New Jersey lawyer, Bar’s cause, Gordon said. He told the ment services to members. LaRosa Douglas S. Eakeley, to represent the Board that the case is scheduled to be said that since April 1999, 215 Bar new Web site. All sections and Bar Association in a case that chal- argued on its merits before the New members have contacted JuriStaff for committees will have their own lenges New Jersey’s bona fide office Jersey Supreme Court on May 2. career services, and JuriStaff has met rule. The rule seeks to block attorneys In other reports, JuriStaff Inc. with 85 members in individual career home pages and calendars of counseling sessions. LaRosa concluded events on the site, as well as that his firm plans to improve its career services to Bar members in the e-mail discussion groups and list future. serve capability. Other plans for It’s all talk! Next, Jeffrey M. Lindy and Richard The Philadelphia Bar Association’s Speakers Bureau is all talk. Talking to stu- S. Seidel, co-chairs of the Bar’s the site include fully functional dents who are curious about our court system. Talking to senior citizens who Membership/Bar Placement Commit- membership applications and want to know how to prepare for retirement. Talking about the law—from adop- tee, told the Board that they consid- tion to zoning and everything in between. The Speakers Bureau sends lawyers ered the committee’s recent series of event registration forms that will throughout the city to deliver informative presentations to community groups phone-a-thons to recruit new Bar allow people to join the Bar and who have requested a speaker. members and win back former ones The Association is now updating its list of volunteer lawyers who would like so successful that the committee is allow members to register for to participate in the Speakers Bureau. Attorneys who are interested in sharing suspending the remainder of the events completely online with their knowledge of the law with audiences in the Philadelphia area may contact phone-a-thons until further notice. Bar Headquarters at (215) 238-6346 for complete information. Also during the meeting, represen- a credit card. tatives of Hubbard Online gave the Topics offered by the Speakers Bureau: Board a guided tour of the Bar’s new Adoption procedure and law Juvenile law Web site at www.philadelphiabar.org, AIDS and the law Landlord/tenant and reported on additional features and contact information for all Board Alternative Dispute Resolution Law as a profession planned for the site. Hubbard is of Governors members and archives Arbitration Marriage and divorce laws responsible for the recent upgrades of recent issues of the Philadelphia Bar Bankruptcy and creditor’s rights Mediation and expansion of the Web site and for Reporter and The Philadelphia Lawyer. Buying or selling a home Medicine and the law Child abuse Negotiation the building and distribution of the Szlasa and Dalke also told the Contracts Obscenity and pornography new Philadelphia Bar Reporter Online e- Board that other plans for the site Consumer rights Patents, trademarks and copyrights newsbrief. include fully functional membership Courts and the court system Personal injury law Hubbard Online Executive Vice applications and event registration Criminal law Police misconduct President Justin Szlasa and Scott forms that will allow people to join Drug abuse/drug testing Politics and the law Employment discrimination Product liability Dalke, project liaison to the Bar the Association and allow members to Environmental law Real estate law Association, conducted the tour. They register for events completely online Estate and gift taxation Senior citizens’ rights outlined plans for all sections and with a credit card. Estate planning Separation of church and state committees to have their own home The Board also went into executive Fair trials and free press Small business pages and calendars of events on the session to consider a Bar task force Family law Tax law Human rights Trust and estate site, as well as e-mail discussion report with regard to the possible Immigration and naturalization Wills groups and list serve capability. Other implications to the Philadelphia Bar Income tax laws Women’s rights prominent features already on the site Association of a lawsuit between the Insurance law Workers’ compensation are a searchable archive of Board res- Pennsylvania Bar Institute and the Judicial selection Zoning olutions dating back to 1991, listings Pennsylvania Bar Association.

14 MAY 2000 / BAR REPORTER May 23 Criminal Justice Section - meeting, noon, 11th fl. Conference Center. Lunch: $7. Divorce and Equitable Distribution Committee, Family Law Section - meeting, 4 p.m., 11th CALENDAR OF EVENTS fl. Committee Room. May 24 Federal Courts Committee - meeting, noon, 10th fl. Board Room. Lunch: $7. Note: While the following listings have been verified prior to press time, any scheduled event may be May 25 subject to change by the committee or section chairs. International Law Committee - meeting, noon, Duane, Morris & Heckscher LLP, 1650 Market May 9 St., 42nd floor. Topic: “The Treaty to Establish a Permanent International Criminal Court.” Delivery of Legal Services Committee - meeting, 8:30 a.m., 10th fl. Board Room. State Civil Committee - meeting, noon, 10th fl. Board Room. Lunch: $7. Business Litigation Committee, Business Law Section - meeting, noon, 10th fl. Board Room. Domestic Violence Committee, Family Law Section - meeting, 3:30 p.m., 10th fl. Cabinet Lunch: $8.50. Room. Young Lawyers Division - Law, Life and Lunch seminar, 12:30 p.m., 11th fl. Conference Board of Governors - meeting, 4 p.m., 10th fl. Board Room. Center. Topic:“Pro Bono Organizations and Opportunities.” May 26 May 10 Legislative Liaison Committee - meeting, 12:30 p.m., 10th fl. Board Room. Lunch: $7. Family Law Section - Tea, Law and Cookies seminar, 3:30 p.m., 11th fl. Conference Center. May 30 Cost: $5 for section members; $10 for nonmembers. Compulsory Arbitration Committee - meeting, noon, 10th fl. Board Room. Lunch: $7. May 11 June 1 Legal Rights of Lesbians and Gay Men Committee - meeting, 8:30 a.m., 10th fl. Board Civil Rights Committee, Public Interest Section - meeting, 12:15 p.m., 11th fl. Committee Room. Room. Brown bag lunch. Small Business Committee, Business Law Section - meeting, noon, 10th fl. Board Room. Topic: “Tax Planning: Use of Plans for Tax Advantage Investing, Retirement and Business June 5 Succession.” Lunch: $8.50. Family Law Section - meeting, 4 p.m., 10th fl. Board Room. Bar-News Media Committee - meeting, noon, 11th fl. Conference Center. Lunch: $7. June 6 Elder Law Committee, Family Law Section - meeting, 4 p.m., 10th fl. Cabinet Room. Appellate Courts Committee - meeting, noon, 10th fl. Board Room. Lunch: $7. May 15 Municipal Court Committee - meeting, noon, 11th fl. Committee Room. Lunch: $7. Law School Outreach Committee, Public Interest Section - meeting, noon, 10th fl. Cabinet Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities Committee, Public Interest Section - meeting, Room. Brown bag lunch. noon, 10th fl. Cabinet Room. May 16 Labor and Employment Law Committee - meeting, 12:15 p.m., 11th fl. Conference Center. Lunch: $7. Custody and Mediation Committee, Family Law Section - meeting, 12:15 p.m., 10th fl. Cabinet Room. Brown bag lunch. June 7 May 17 Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee - meeting, noon, 10th fl. Board Room. Lunch: $7. Small Business Committee, Business Law Section - meeting, noon, 11th fl. Conference Workers’ Compensation Section - meeting, noon, 11th fl. Conference Center. Lunch: $7. Center. Lunch: $8.50. LegalLine - meeting, 5 p.m., 11th fl. LRIS offices. LegalLine - meeting, 5 p.m., 11th fl. LRIS offices. May 18 June 8 Pr ofessional Responsibility Committee - meeting, noon, 11th fl. Conference Center. Lunch: $7. Legal Rights of Lesbians and Gay Men Committee - meeting, 8:30 a.m., 10th fl. Board Room. May 19 Bar-News Media Committee - meeting, noon, 10th fl. Board Room. Lunch: $7. Social Security and Disability Benefits Committee - meeting, noon, 11th fl. Conference Environmental Law Committee - meeting, 12:30 p.m., 11th fl. Conference Center. Lunch: $7. Center. Lunch: $7. Elder Law Committee, Family Law Section - meeting, 4 p.m., 10th fl. Cabinet Room. May 22 Unless otherwise specified, all ch e cks for luncheons and programs should be made payable to the Philadelphia Bar Medico-Legal Committee - meeting, noon, 11th fl. Conference Center. Lunch: $7. Association and mailed to Bar Headquarters, 11 01 Market St., 11th fl., Philadelphia, Pa. 191 07- 2 911 .

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BAR REPORTER / MAY 2000 15 partner in the law aging director of the Eastern Te ch- has been selected by E. I. DuPont de firm of Meye r s o n nology Fund and Jeffrey P. Nemours and Company as a 1999 & Fishbein, M a r k S c a p e l l o, partner in Fox, Ro t h s ch i l d , Challenge Award winner for the firm’s IN BRIEF J. Fo l e y, share- O’Brien & Frankel LLP. efforts to improve diversity in the holder in the law Business and professional leaders legal profession. Specifically, the firm Young Leaders Honored firm of Klett are selected for inclusion on the list by has established a minority scholarship Several Bar members have been Rooney Lieber & the publication on the basis of their at Rutgers University School of Law in included in the Philadelphia Business Schorling, M e l i s s a achievements in their respective fields Camden, along with an accompanying Weiler Gerber, and for their strong commitment to summer internship for a Rutgers law Journal’s listing of 40 “dynamic and up Fishbein and coming young leaders” in its tenth e x e c u t i ve director the community. student at the firm. annual “40 Under 40” issue, published of Women’s Way, Michael J. Heller, The award, in part, also recognizes on March 31. partner in the law firm of Cozen & Challenge Award the quality of legal work the firm has Honored were: Joel I. Fishbein, O ’ C o n n o r, Wayne D. Kimmel, man- The law firm of Archer & Greiner provided to DuPont.

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that address a broader range of issues. She also seeks greater diversity in the donor base to reflect the diversity of those served by the member agencies. In addition to her involvement with Womens Way, Gerber has been active in the Philadelphia Bar Association since the start of her career. As a first- year associate at Morgan Lewis, she attended a training session at the Support Center for Child Advocates and then took a pro bono case representing an abused child.

Gerber plans to expand Womens Way’s membership to include groups that address a broader range of issues. She also seeks greater diversity in the donor base to reflect the diversity of those served by the member agencies.

Shortly thereafter, Gerber joined the Chancellor’s Commission on Children at Risk. Within a year she was named vice chair of the committee, and within another year she was co-chair. By 1999, when she was senior staff attorney at the Homeless Advocacy Project, she was chairing the commission and co- chairing the Coalition for Children and Families, another Bar group that provides a forum for a number of committees working on children’s issues. Gerber describes her Bar experience as “a wonderful leadership opportunity.” This year, Womens Way’s annual dinner is scheduled for May 4, at the Wyndham Franklin Plaza Hotel with Fran Visco, President of the National Breast Cancer Coalition, named to receive the Lucretia Mott Award. Local honorees include Michaela Majoun, Alba Martinez, Sharmain Matlock- Turner and Susan Sherman.

Sue Wasserkrug is coordinator for the As s o c i a t i o n ’ s Delivery of Legal Services Committee.

16 MAY 2000 / BAR REPORTER HAP Gala Nets $99,000 to Benefit City’s Homeless

Sponsors and supporters of the 12th annual Benefit to Aid the Homeless raised more than $99,000 to benefit the Homeless Advocacy Project on April 13. PECO Energy sponsored the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Problems of the Homeless Committee’s event held in the conservatory in the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue. The evening featured food, drink, live jazz and an extensive silent auction of artwork, dinners, club member- ships, antiques, sports memorabilia, collectibles and more. Event sponsors included: presen- ter PECO Energy, diplomats First Union Corp.; Jack L. Foltz; and Fox, Rothschild, O’Brien & Frankel LLP, and benefactors Blank Rome Comisky & McCauley LLP; Cozen and O’Connor; GRACE (General Reporter Association Charitable Enterprise); Greitzer and Locks; Klehr, Harrison, Harvey, Branzburg & Ellers LLP; Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP; Obermayer Rebmann Philadelphia Mayor John F. Street speaks about the work of the Homeless Advocacy Project (HAP) during HAP’s 12th annual Benefit to Aid the Maxwell & Hippel LLP; Reed Smith Homeless on April 13. In background (L to R) are HAP Executive Director Marsha I. Cohen, Event Planning Committee member David G. C. Shaw & McClay LLP; and Schnader Arnold and Committee Co-Chair Judi Grief. Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP. Patrons were David G. C. Arnold; P.C.; XYAN.com; Weinstein Goss and and individuals. CEOP has assisted more than 760 fami- Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, Zanaras Court Reporting. In 1994, responding to the growing lies with their legal issues either LLP; Barrack, Rodos & Bacine; Berwind Other supporters were Cathy numbers of children in the shelters, through advice and referrals or via Corporation; Buchanan Ingersoll P.C.; Abelson; Acclaim Direct Marketing; HAP developed the Children’s direct representation. Dechert Price & Rhoads; Gregory Samuel J. Arena; Bernstein, Silver & Educational Outreach Project (CEOP). HAP has been honored at both the Kleiber; Hecker Brown Sherry and Agins; Judith Bernstein-Baker; Rita P. Through the provision of legal advice, local and national levels with awards Johnson; Independence Blue Cross; Clark; Commerce Bank; Cozen and information and representation, CEOP from the American Bar Association, the Kent & McBride P.C.; Litvin Blumberg O’Connor; Wade Colclough; Michael H. ensures that homeless children are United Way, the Pennsylvania Bar Matusow & Young; Marks, O’Neill, Cummings; Peter Cutler/delvanet.com; provided stable and appropriate edu- Foundation, the City Council of Phila- Reilly, O’Brien & Courtney P.C.; Dechert Price & Rhoads; Diane C. cational placements, health care, early delphia and the Better Business Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman DiMidio & Associates; Duplex/ intervention services and federal dis- Bureau. & Goggin; Montgomery, McCracken, Reynolds and Reynolds; Elf Atochem ability benefits. Additionally, CEOP HAP remains the only legal services Walker & Rhoads, LLP; Pepper North America; Christopher C. Fallon works with parents to attain necessary program for the homeless in Phila- Hamilton LLP; Post & Schell, P.C.; Jr.; Forte & Associates; Ellen T. income support for their children. delphia. RecordTrak; Julius Steiner; Sunoco Inc.; Greenlee; Edward B. Joseph; Kairys, Unisys; Update Legal Staffing; WAWA Rudovsky, Epstein, Messing; Lori L. Inc.; White and Williams; and Wolf, Lasher; Allison R. Lazerwitz; The Legal Block, Schorr and Solis-Cohen LLP. Intelligencer; Joanna Lightner; Gil Quality Attorneys are Ready to Work on a Part-time, Friends of the event were Marquez/Pinkstone & Marquez; Will Temporary, Temp-to-Perm, or Permanent Basis. American Lawyer Media; Brigham & O’Brien; Pew Charitable Trusts; Trevor P.C.; The Center For Forensic Philadelphia Bar Association; Philadel- Economic Studies Ltd.; Chimicles & phia Bar Foundation; Printek Graphic Tikellis LLP; Lenard A. Cohen; Norman Services; Profiles Hair Salon; The S. Cohen; Crown Cork & Seal Reliable Companies; Madeline Sherry; Company Inc.; James DeCrescenzo John P. Stevens; Max and Marlene Reporting; Dispute Resolution Institute; Wald; Wapner, Newman & Wigrizer; Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP; Duane, and Venzie, Phillips & Warshawer P.C. Morris & Heckscher LLP; Esquire Friends of the event were Deposition Services; Fannie Mae; Anonymous, Eckert Seamans Cherin & Galfand Berger LLP; Gay & Chacker, Merlot and McKissock & Hoffman P.C. P.C.; James and Ellen Greenlee; Hangley The Homeless Advocacy Project Aronchick Segal & Pudlin; Iron (HAP) was founded in 1990 through SHERYLCOPLAN, ESQ. LORI PALLAS, ESQ. Mountain Inc.; Kline & Specter P.C.; the efforts of the Philadelphia Bar 950 West Valley Road 2 Penn CenterPlaza Kolsby, Gordon, Robin & Shore; Manta Association, homeless advocates and Suite 2600 Suite 200 and Welge; Meredith Cohen Greenfogel other concerned citizens in the com- Wayne, PA 19087-1898 Philadelphia, PA 19102 & Skirnick P.C.; Mersirov, Gelman, Jaffe, munity to address the needs of Phone: 610-964-5786 Phone: 609-265-6750 Fax: 610-964-5709 Fax: 609-267-4986 Cramer and Jamieson LLP; PNC Bank Philadelphia’s rapidly growing home- [email protected] [email protected] N.A.; Pelino & Lentz PC; Quality Copy less population. Since its founding, Inc.; Reilly, Janiczek & McDevitt P.C.; hundreds of HAP volunteer lawyers Rohm and Haas Company; Saul Ewing have provided more than $7.9 million Remick and Saul LLP; Stradley Ronon worth of free legal services to more Call us for more information. Stevens & Young LLP; Daniel L. Thistle than 5,200 homeless children, families

BAR REPORTER / MAY 2000 17 Quarterly Meeting and Luncheon Thursday, June 15 at noon at the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue • Featuring keynote speaker Charles J. Ogletree Jr., the Jesse Climenko Professor of Law at Harvard Law School • Honoring Temple University President Peter J. Liacouras

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OGLETREE Ogletree was legal counsel to Professor D. C. law firm of Jordan, Keys, Je s s e m y Service and the National Conference continued from page 1 Anita Hill during the Senate confirma- & Botts. Beginning as a staff attorney of Black Law yers’ “People’s Law yer of tion hearings for Supreme Court in the District of Columbia Public the Year Aw a r d .” Justice Clarence Thomas. A frequent Defender Service, he served as training Early reservations for the Asso- B r i n k l e y,” “The McNeil-Lehrer Ne w s contributor to the Harvard Law Review, d i r e c t o r, trial chief, and deputy direc- ciation’s June Quarterly Meeting are H o u r,” “Crossfire,” “Tod ay,” “Good his work has appeared in numerous tor of the service before entering pri- strongly suggested. Ti ckets are $40 for Morning America,” “Larry King Live , ” anthologies including Faith of Our vate practice. Bar members and $45 for nonmem- “ C ochran and Company,” “Burden of Fathers: Af ri c a n - Am e rican Men Reflect on Among his honors are the Na t i o n a l bers and may be obtained by com- P r oo f” and “Meet the Press.” He also Fa t h e r h o o d and, most recently, R e a s o n Bar Association’s Presidential Award as pleting and returning the form above s e r ved as legal commentator for NBC and Passion: Justice Brennan’s Enduri n g “ Renaissance Man of the Legal or by calling Bar Headquarters at (215) during the O. J. Simpson trial and I n f l u e n c e. Profession,” the Albert Sack s - Paul A. 2 3 8 - 6 3 0 0 . recently co-authored Beyond the Rodney A graduate of Stanford Un i ve r s i t y Freund Award for Te a ching Excellence A registration form also may be King Story: An Investigation of Po l i c e and Harvard Law Sch ool, Ogletree at Harvard Law Sch ool, the Ju s t i c e printed from the Bar’s Web site, Conduct in Minority Communities. In 1991 practices as counsel to the Wa s h i n g t o n Louis Brandeis Medal for Public w w w. p h i l a d e l p h i a b a r. o r g .

ONLINE with a more consistent publishing continued from page 1 s ch e d u l e . “ While that choice has prove d Bar Executive Director Kenneth Shear said he is especially proud that itself to be a wise decision financially, law y ers. “We’re now able to reach our and while the newspaper’s page bud- Philadelphia is on the cutting edge of this kind of communication m e m bership almost at a moment’s get has grown by more than 16.5 pe r- with its members. He also issued a call for members’ comments about notice,” he added, explaining that fre- cent just this past ye a r, I have neve r quent communication with membe r s been completely comfortable with the new service. “We’re looking to hear from you, and we’re monitoring has become almost mandatory as the less frequent opportunity for those who join associations expe c t communication with our membe r- the responses daily,” he said. and demand more services than eve r ship. The publications staff agreed, from their organizations. and that’s why we’ve continued to Shear said he is especially proud s e a r ch for a new and economical way that Philadelphia is on the cutting to reach members,” Shear said, noting there’s room for eve r y body out must we,” he added. edge of this kind of communication that postage and paper costs pre- there—the newspaper will continue to The executive director also issued with its members. “I know of only clude establishing any new printed attract the larger display adve r t i s e r s , a call for members’ comments abo u t one other bar association, a state bar p r oducts. “All research shows elec- and hopefully Bar Reporter Online w i l l the new service. “We’re looking to with a membership much larger than tronic communication as a wave of be an opportunity for us to see some hear from you, and we’re monitoring ours, that has any kind of similar the future that’s here tod ay,” he said. new faces showing up in the adve r- the responses daily,” he said. “Wr i t e communication system in ope r a t i o n In developing the e-newsbrief, the tising section on the left side of the to us at the e-mail address for B a r at this time.” publications staff worked with p a g e .” Reporter Online, repo r t e r @ p h i l a b a r. o r g .” In speaking to the issue of fre- Hubbard Online, a Chicago ve n d o r Shear then announced one final q u e n c y, Shear said he hopes that B a r charged with the redesign of the Bar’s o u t g r owth of the creation of B a r Reporter Online will serve to fill the Web site at www. p h i l a d e l p h i a b a r. o r g . Reporter Online. “In just a few weeks we information gap between monthly In related conversations with the will discontinue our first model of E-Mail Addresses issues of the Philadelphia Bar Reporter. Bar’s print ve n d o r, American Lawye r electronic communication, the Fr i d ay The Bar Association is collect- He explained that just over two ye a r s Media notified the Association that Fax,” he said. “For more than a ing the e-mail addresses of its ago the Bar Association made the they had determined that there is a decade we’ve produced a weekly members. May we have yours? If business decision with its publishing market for advertising in the new reminder of committee and section your e-mail address was published p a r t n e r, American Law yer Media, to p r od u c t . meetings that has been faxed to the in the new 2000 Legal Directory, we change the frequency of the Bar “ We were glad to learn there may larger firms in Philadelphia. Th e have it. If it was not, please send it n e w s p a per from biweekly to monthly be a component of non-dues income Fr i d ay Fax served us well for its time; to us at [email protected]. in order to attract more adve r t i s e r s i n vo l ved,” Shear said. “I really think but technology has advanced and so

18 MAY 2000 / BAR REPORTER Philadelphia VIP Attorneys, Firms Honored for Pro Bono Work

On April 11, the Philadelphia attorney Rebecca Baehr, receptionist as well as for providing training and volunteers at small and mid-sized Volunteers for the Indigent Program Ana Martinez and paralegal Maani support to our family law volunteers. firms, but writes and produces the (VIP) recognized Philadelphia firms Waldor. Ana Martinez, VIP’s first bilingual annual report and the newsletter, and individuals who accepted the Rebecca Baehr, a family law staff receptionist, came to VIP in September, developed the Web site and helps to most pro bono cases from VIP with its attorney, came to VIP in March, 1999, 1997. Her presence has made a tremen- organize VIP’s fund-raisers. William J. Brennan Awards. on a grant funded for one year by the dous difference in the quality of the VIP, the Bar Association’s pro bono Honorees this year were White and Philadelphia Bar Foundation. She services VIP provides to their Spanish- referral program, has matched low- Williams LLP, Eckert Seamans, Hecker assumed responsibility for the Kids’ speaking clients. Maani Waldor, VIP’s income clients in need of representa- Brown Sherry and Johnson, Weinstein Custody Assistance Project (KidsCAP) paralegal, not only refers clients to tion to volunteer attorneys since 1981. Goss and sole practitioner Jay Meyers. White and Williams accepted 37 cases, the most pro bono cases from Philadelphia VIP of any large firm in Philadelphia in 1999. Eckert Seamans and Hecker Brown Sherry and Johnson both have demonstrated a strong commitment to pro bono and have assisted clients with many different legal problems. Weinstein, Goss accepted 15 cases this year—more than one case per attorney. Meyers accepted 27 cases in 1999. This is the fifth year that he has received an award from VIP. For the first time, VIP presented the Benjamin Naitove Award for new and innovative projects. An attorney with Wolf, Block, Schorr and Solis-Cohen, LLP, the late Naitove was one of the founders of Project Justice of B’Nai Brith. Project Justice, through Philadel- phia VIP, matches clients referred by Jewish Family and Children’s Service (JFCS) with volunteer attorneys. The recipient this year was Fox, Rothschild, O’Brien & Frankel, LLP, which began a custody project, pairing teams of partners, associates, paralegals and support staff with a custody client. This project, which assisted eleven clients with custody problems this year, was made mandatory for all first and second- year associates with the firm. Chancellor Awards were presented to firms and individuals who have taken many cases this year. These honorees were: Berner and Klaw; Christie, Pabarue, Mortensen and Young P.C.; Dessen Moses and Sheinoff; Jacoby Donner P.C.; Mann Ungar Spector and Labovitz; McKissock and Hoffman P.C.; Julie Hoke; Stanley A. Pelli; Michael L. Viola; Michael S. Bomstein; and Sami John Hijab. The following businesses were recognized with Business Recognition Awards for their support and services donated to VIP: Pinkstone and Marquez Inc., ARACOR Search and Abstract Inc., The Legal Intelligencer, Iron Mountain Inc. (Pierce Leahy Archives), Reliable Copy Service, Bee.Net Internet Services, Quality Copy Inc. and RJM Graphics. Three of Philadelphia VIP’s staff members were also honored at the annual award ceremony. Stella M. Tsai of Christie, Pabarue, Mortensen & Young presented the awards to the following staff members on behalf of the VIP board of directors: family law staff

BAR REPORTER / MAY 2000 19 Senior Citizen Judicare Project Art Auction to Benefit Services to Elderly May 12 The Senior Citizen Judicare Project invites all members of the legal community to attend its Spring Art Auction and Celebration on Friday, May 12. The event will be held in the Rose Garden Room in the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue, Broad and Walnut Sts. Cocktails, butlered hors d’oeuvres, buffet and art previews begin at 5:30 p.m.; the auction begins at 7 p.m. More than 100 pieces of art, including original oils, lithographs, seri- graphs, prints and other graphics, will be auctioned. Tickets for the event are $30 each, $50 per couple. Proceeds benefit Judicare, which has provided legal services, community education and advocacy for older Philadelphians in need for more than 20 years. Tickets and more information may be obtained by calling Judicare at (215) 238-6390.

During last year’s art auction to benefit the Senior Citizen Judicare Project, Bar members got the opportunity to preview a variety of art.

20 MAY 2000 / BAR REPORTER