Law a Means to Establish Justice for All, Morial Tells Bar Members

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The Monthly Newspaper of the Philadelphia Bar Association Vol. 37, No. 8 August 2008 Anchors to Moderate Conference Programs

n By Jeff Lyons

NBC 10 News anchor Renee Chen- ualt-Fattah and truTV (formerly Court TV) anchor Jami Floyd will moderate panel discussions on the presidential election and attorneys representing high-profile clients at the Association’s Bench-Bar and Annual Conference on Sept. 19 – 21 at Bally’s Atlantic City. Chenault-Fattah will moderate the Sat- Photo by Brett Schaeffer urday, Sept. 20 panel “2008 Presidential Chancellor A. Michael Pratt joins National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial after he delivered the Judge A. Leon Higginbotham Memorial Public Interest Lecture at the Association’s June 30 Quarterly Meeting and Luncheon. Election, Politics and the Law,” with panelists including pollster Terry Madonna; Montgomery County Democratic Party Chairman Marcel Groen; Larry Eichel, Law a Means to Establish Justice senior writer for The Philadelphia Inquirer; and Philadelphia Daily News opinion for All, Morial Tells Bar Members continued on page 17

n By Heather J. Holloway unheated attics of private homes. When with a passion and a fire for justice. For Judge Higginbotham challenged the Judge Higginbotham, the United States In This Issue Judge Aloyisus Leon Higginbotham, president of the university to address this Constitution was not merely a collection 3 Diversity Statement a former engineering student, made a injustice, he was told, “like it or leave it.” of words to be studied but rather a docu- decision to pursue a career in law when He then decided to become a lawyer. ment that was meant to live and breathe. 5 Ready for Disaster? he was a student at Purdue University. Morial said when he asked Judge As a student at the University of According to Marc H. Morial, presenter Higginbotham what it takes to be a great Pennsylvania, Morial enrolled in a law 7 Brennan Award of the Judge A. Leon Higginbotham Jr. lawyer, Judge Higginbotham simply school course that was taught by Judge Memorial Public Interest Lecture at the responded by pointing to his heart. Higginbotham and that was open to 8 Fighting Recidivism June 30 Quarterly Meeting and Lun- Morial, president and CEO of the undergraduate students. Based on Judge 11 E-Filing Update cheon, Judge Higginbotham and other National Urban League, said Judge Hig- Higginbotham’s book, In the Matter of black students were not permitted to ginbotham became a great lawyer by em- Color, the course involved an exhaustive, 12 Bar Foundation Golf reside on the Purdue University campus. bracing the notion of excellence, pursuing detailed and careful analysis of ordinances Instead, they were required to stay in the perfection and combining those concepts continued on page 22

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2 Philadelphia Bar Reporter August 2008 philadelphiabar.org Frontline Bar’s A.C.E. Program to Enrich Editor-in-Chief Sunah Park

Editor Emeritus Students and Lawyers Alike Bruce H. Bikin One of the most significant public civics-minded lesson that By A. Michael Pratt with the A.C.E. pro- Associate Editors service goals of this Bar Association year ties into the curriculum gram is essential as it will Heather J. Holloway was to institute a program, in coopera- already in place. By using diversify both the volun- Asima Panigrahi tion with the School District of Philadel- a civics lesson in tandem teer base and the quality Kathryn C. Harr phia, to send lawyers and judges into 9th- with each teacher’s les- of interactions with the Ria C. Momblanco Regina Parker grade public school classrooms to assist in son, we will enrich each students. Every segment Raymond M. Williams the teaching of civics education. During student’s academic year. of our local judiciary has the past year, Jenimae Almquist and The committee has stepped up to participate Contributing Editor Barbara A. Potts, co-chairs of the Public developed a top-notch, in this program. Richard Max Bockol School Education Committee, and the creative and fun curricu- We are also pleased Advisory Editors rest of the committee have been hard at lum. The curriculum is that U.S. Court of Molly Peckman work recruiting close to 200 volunteers equipped with classroom Appeals Judge Marjorie Marc W. Reuben to participate in the A.C.E. program exercises to fully engage O. Rendell has been – Advancing Civics Education – and this the students and make the experience an an active member of our Public School Senior Managing Editor Jeff Lyons month will begin training volunteers. interactive one. Each team of volunteers Education Committee since its inception This program has had tremendous will work closely with an assigned class- in January. As first lady of Pennsylvania, Copy Editor support from the legal community and room teacher for the 2008-2009 school Judge Rendell has worked tirelessly to Adrienne Cornwall I know, with your help, it will be a great year. At the conclusion of the school year, promote civics education across the Com- Executive Director success. By bringing our knowledge of the committee will host a culminating monwealth of Pennsylvania. Since 2004, Kenneth Shear civics to the classrooms, each student will activity that will bring together everyone she has been a lead partner with The learn the importance of his or her role involved in the program and incorporate Pennsylvania Coalition for Representative The Philadelphia Bar Reporter (ISSN in a democracy, the rule of law, dispute all of the lessons the students learned Democracy (PennCORD), a coalition of 1098-5352) is published monthly and available resolution and citizenship. throughout the year. educational, advocacy and governmen- by subscription for $45 per year by the Phila- delphia Bar Association, 1101 Market St., 11th Beginning in September, teams of With the help of U.S. District Court tal organizations that are committed to floor, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2911. Periodicals three-to-five lawyers and judges will visit Judge Cynthia Rufe and Court of Com- improving civic learning for students in postage paid at Philadelphia, Pa. POSTMAS- 9th-grade classrooms once a month to mon Pleas Judges Jacqueline F. Allen and grades K-12. Judge Rendell has seen tre- TER: Send address changes to Philadelphia teach law-related civics education. The Lillian Harris Ransom, who are members mendous success with PennCORD and Bar Reporter, c/o Philadelphia Bar Associa- tion, 1101 Market St., 11th floor, Philadelphia, School District of Philadelphia teaches of the committee, more than 50 judges we are also confident the A.C.E. program Pa. 19107-2955. Telephone: (215) 238-6300. world history in 9th grade, so our volun- have volunteered for the program. The will deliver great results. Association Web site: philadelphiabar.org. teers will supplement their lessons with a participation of members of the judiciary continued on page 11 Newspaper e-mail address: reporter@ philabar.org. The editorial and other views expressed in the Philadelphia Bar Reporter are not necessarily those of the Association, its officers or its members. Advertising rates and Board Adopts Statement of Diversity Principles information are available from Howard Hyatt at MediaTwo, 1014 W. 36th St., Baltimore, MD, “The idea for this was to memorialize 21211. Telephone: (410) 902-5797. n Page 1 skyline photo by Edward Savaria, Jr./ By Jeff Lyons More on Diversity what we already have adopted infor- PCVB Newspapers’ diversity stud- mally as a principle of this Bar Associa- The Association’s new Statement tion. People took this very seriously and of Diversity Principles recognizes and ies examined. Page 4. the discussion was deep and intense in acknowledges that diverse attorneys are nature. We wanted to make sure we came Tell Us and have been under-represented in the City have adopted similar statements of up with a document that is as pristine What You Think! Philadelphia legal community, in large diversity principles,” Banks said. and clean and clear as we could make it. firms, mid-size firms and corporations, She said the Women in the Profes- I’m very pleased with the final result,” The Philadelphia Bar Reporter Women in the Profession Committee sion, Minorities in the Profession, Legal Pratt told the Board at its meeting. welcomes letters to the editors for publication. Letters should be typed. Co-Chair Danielle Banks told the Board Rights of persons with Disabilities, The statement says: There is no word limit, but editors of Governors moments before the Board LGBT Rights, Large Firm Management The Philadelphia Bar Association is reserve the right to condense for adopted the measure on June 26. and Mid-Size Firm Committees and the committed to advancing diversity in the clarity, style and space considerations. “The statement reaffirms this Board’s Diversity Committee all worked profession, so that all members of the bar Letters must be signed to verify association’s commitment to increasing to finalize the statement. can fully participate in all aspects of the authorship, but names will be withheld diversity in all aspects of the Philadelphia “As Chancellor-Elect Sayde Ladov said, profession. This Statement of Diversity upon request. Letters may be mailed, legal community. Chancellor Pratt has it’s time,” said Banks. Principles evidences a renewed commit- faxed or e-mailed to: Jeff Lyons, Senior expressed his view that the statement of Pratt said that Dr. Sean Kathleen Lin- ment to promoting diversity, a broad con- Managing Editor, Philadelphia Bar Reporter, Philadelphia Bar Association, diversity will become the ‘cornerstone’ of coln, director of the Association’s Office cept that includes race, ethnicity, gender, 1101 Market St., 11th floor, Philadel- this association. Similarly, our executive for Diversity, wrote the original draft of religion, age, disability, sexual orientation phia, Pa. 19107-2955. Phone: (215) director, Ken Shear, views the statement the statement. Banks said Lincoln worked and gender identity, and many other as- 238-6345. Fax: (215) 238-1159. E-mail: as ‘a core principle.’ Other bar associa- tirelessly on the statement. “The spirit and pects of diversity. Increased diversity and reporter@ philabar.org. tions, including Chicago, Columbus, substance of this statement came from inclusion benefits the profession in many Kansas City, Los Angeles and New York Sean.” continued on page 14 philadelphiabar.org August 2008 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 3 Office for Diversity The Journey Toward Diversity Continues Recently, Th e Le g a l In t e lli g e n c e r is 15.15 percent. Using the 15.15 percent to failure for the other By Sean Kathleen Lincoln assistance with one or and the Philadelphia Business Journal as a comparison point, 77 of the 88 firms group. We do not need more of the necessary printed significant articles on diversity in listed surpass this comparison point for to have different minor- skills that comprise the the legal profession. Both newspapers fo- the percentages of women employed. ity groups at odds with components of success. cused their attention on diversity at large Only 11 firms had similar or lower rates each other because of This assistance may firms. The Legal Intelligencer compared when comparing percentages of women access issues in the work- come by way of mentor- 2007 diversity rates with those obtained to percentages of minorities. place. The focus should ing and coaching, help in 2000 and compared 100 firms. The Two arguments can and have been be on equity for all and with business develop- Business Journal went back an additional made in response to the above. not on who or which ment or critical writing two years to 1998 and focused exclusively The first is that, although the num- group is getting treated skills. But these talents on Philadelphia firms. They received bers for racial and ethnic minorities look better. and skills do not come complete data from only 12 firms. bleak, the numbers for women, although The numbers appear attached to a specified Both publications surmised that there better, are still not where they should to support the second gender, race, ethnicity, have been slight improvements in the hir- be, particularly at the partnership level. argument – we must not lose sight of and sexual orientation or physical capability ing and retention of women and people All underrepresented groups need to must continue to acknowledge that the or other attribute. of color at these firms in the past few continue to have access to growth and acceptance of some groups is occurring Under the vision of the Chancellor A. years. Hiring and retention for women career opportunities. That is, the pie is big at a higher rate than others. We must Michael Pratt, the Office for Diversity is was higher – The Legal Intelligencerre - enough for all underrepresented groups to continue to question why this differential working on programs that will help to ad- ports that 55 of the top 100 firms queried have a piece. is taking place and how we might best dress these issues. I have had the opportu- were at least 25 percent female. Only The other argument is that one group create the mechanisms that incorporate nity to speak with many of you regarding seven of the top 100 firms, however, has been allowed access at a differential all groups at the same rate. your thoughts on how we can promote consisted of 10 percent or more minority rate than others. Women, in particular We must also be clear that diversity a more inclusive and accepting envi- attorneys. white women, have been allowed the op- and inclusion components and programs ronment for all practitioners, and look The Philadelphia Business Journal’s Book portunities that people of color have not are not a “one-size-fits-all” design for all forward to hearing from more of you and of Lists 2008 provides the “Percent of Fe- – one underrepresented group appears groups and all individuals. We are all pre- continuing this important conversation. male Attorneys” for Pennsylvania for the to be more acceptable in the workplace pared for success in different ways; that It has been said that “Diversity is a top 88 firms and the “Percent of Minority than another for recruitment and reten- is, we all have innate, individual talents journey and not a trip.” We’ve begun the Attorneys” for Pennsylvania for the top tion purposes. That is, there really is only that we need to supplement with personal journey. 62 firms. The highest percentage rate for one piece of pie and it’s being given to a and professional experiences. Some of females in any one firm is 69.44 percent; specific group. us have been fortunate enough to have Sean Kathleen Lincoln, Ph.D., is director of conversely, the highest rate for racial and The first argument is certainly true had life experiences that better prepare us the Office for Diversity for the Philadelphia ethnic minority attorneys in any one firm – one group’s success does not equate for success in the legal field. Others need Bar Association. Sims Named Association Staff Counsel

Brian K. Sims is just weeks into his legislation pending on the local, state and News magazine in Philadelphia and has new position at the Bar Association and federal levels and assist in preparing any been an associate editor of the Philadel- has jumped in head first. Hired in July testimony required at public hearings by phia Bar Reporter since early 2006. He as staff counsel for policy and planning, leaders of the Association. has written for The Legal Intelligencer, The Sims certainly feels up to the task. “Chancellor Pratt set an aggressive New Jersey Law Journal and The National “This is an incredible opportunity for agenda for the year and I am coming in Jurist as well. Sims also sits on the Board me to work with many of Philadelphia’s with more than half the year already over. of Directors for Gay and Lesbian Lawyers leaders in the legal community from the My goal for the next several months is to of Philadelphia and The Bloomsburg Chancellor and Board of Governors to make sure that I can be equally aggres- University Alumni Association. the Bar Association staff,” Sims said. sive at making sure his agenda is realized, A graduate of the Michigan State As staff counsel, Sims is responsible from the formation of the new Elections University School of Law, Sims worked for providing professional substantive Committee to continuing his push for as both an extern and law Clerk for support to all those committees and diversity in the legal community,” Sims Legal Aid of South Central Michi- sections of the Association that are not said. gan where he worked in public benefits, otherwise presently staffed. He is charged Sims comes to the Association with family, and housing law for low-income with coordinating the monthly Cabinet a background in ERISA disability law. residents. He also served as the senior law and Board of Governors meetings and Having opened his own firm earlier in the clerk at the U.S. Environmental Protec- helping to guide and coordinate the work year and after practicing in the same area tion Agency, for the Office of Enforce- Brian K. Sims of multiple sections and committees for the last 3 1/2 years, he has represented ment & Compliance Assurance at EPA moving resolutions through the Board of physicians, attorneys and business profes- Headquarters in Washington, D.C. 2000 National Championship Division II Governors. sionals in individual and group disability Sims holds a Bachelor of Science football team. That year, he also worked In addition to his activities with the insurance claims and bad faith litigation. degree in Business Administration from as a homicide intern at the Santa Clara Board, he will work closely with the In addition to his practice, Sims was Bloomsburg University where he was County Public Defender’s Office in San director of legal services with regard to recently named the legal editor of M.D. a scholar athlete and the captain of the Jose, Calif.

4 Philadelphia Bar Reporter August 2008 philadelphiabar.org rules and procedure committee A Lesson on Disaster Preparedness, Aftermath n By Thomas Bryan could be of use to a great many Philadel- for all lawyers, their families and their phia firms. staff, of having personal disaster plans, If a fire or flood were Just when we had all begun to The planning materials presented with emergency contact information and recover from the shock of Hurricane focused on two main areas. First, setting medical decision-maker contacts. She to hit your firm, what Katrina and the Monsoon in Southeast up clear lines and methods of communi- talked about the trouble that Louisiana plans does your firm Asia, along came 2008. China was hit by cation in times of disasters; with a clearly courts faced after Katrina, where lack of a massive earthquake, a cyclone rocked designated decision making structure, to disaster planning left many of the courts have in place to re- Myanmar, and the Mississippi River avoid chaos and improve a firm’s abil- with no physical buildings in which to cover operations and burst levies up and down the Midwest. ity to quickly respond to a flood, fire, or convene. The Rules and Procedure Committee’s other disaster. The second area of focus For the final portion of the meeting, begin to handle client July 2 meeting focused on how lawyers was operational recovery. If a fire or flood Kevin M. Masucci, an associate at Strad- business quickly and can prepare for a disaster and how to were to hit your firm, what plans does ley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP (one resume their practice in the aftermath. your firm have in place to recover opera- of the two lawyers in attendance whose effectively? Brett Schaeffer, editor of the Philadel- tions and begin to handle client business firm did have a disaster plan) shared phia Bar Association’s Web site, discussed quickly and effectively? information about the recent difficulties help determine what steps are necessary the disaster planning and prevention Committee Co-Chair Mark Cohen the firm faced when one of its servers and appropriate for your firm. resources available on the Association’s pointed out that with regard to the nearly crashed, and about the step that site, including a recently updated and legal profession, disaster planning has to the firm has taken since the incident to Thomas Bryan is an associate with Gerolamo augmented Business Continuation address two broad levels: the individual better prepare itself to avoid and respond McNulty Divis & Lewbart, P.C. Resources section. The Web site offers practice of lawyers and law firms, and to disasters in the future. checklists for disaster planning, as well the regional impact such a disaster could To help them better prepare for the fu- as sample emergency plans. With only have on the court system. Philadelphia ture, Stradley Ronon brought in a consul- two attendees present reporting that their Court of Common Pleas Judge Marlene tant who specializes in disaster planning Podcast firms had disaster plans, these resources F. Lachman mentioned the importance for law firms. Masucci pointed out that Spotlight there is a cost to disaster planning, and Visit philadelphiabar.org to listen to that bringing in a consultant can be help- the podcast from this program. ful in controlling those costs as they can Disaster 1st DEPOARE = 1 MONTBLANC PEN* Planning YouYOU Book The Depo, WellREADY? Bring ARE The Sword Get the YOU latest resources from the Philadelphia...well, not exactly, Bar but Association’sthe pen is mightier than the sword, especially when it comes to litigation! Disaster PlanningTake Committee your first deposition with Bell Reporting and READY? well hand deliver a Montblanc pen to your firm. Get the latest resources from the (215) 236 - DEPO Philadelphia Bar Association’s Philadelphia, PA New York, NY Disaster Planningphiladelphiabar.org Committee Baltimore, MD Washington, DC www.BellReporting.com We Never Take Your Business For Granted! *Deposition must be booked 7 business days in advance, at least 3 hours long, and booked before 12/31/08; attorney must be available to personally receive the pen on behalf of the firm; transcript charge must be paid in full. Limit one pen per client. This philadelphiabar.org promotion is an ethical giveaway as Bells rates are reasonable and in fact are among the lowest in the Philadelphia area. We simply choose to return profits back to our clients (see Rules 1.5 and 1.7 of Pennsylvanias Rules of Professional Conduct). Instead of receiving the pen, Bell will gladly make a monetary donation to a cause of your choice in your firm's name.

philadelphiabar.org August 2008 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 5 professional responsibility committee Modern-Day Practice and the Philadelphia Lawyer once existed in Philadelphia at the July 1 Reath LLP and a nationally recognized tackled the billable hour system. In Fox’s n By Raymond M. Williams meeting of the Professional Responsibil- expert on legal ethics; and John J. Soroko, opinion, the billable hour system has ity Committee. chair of Duane Morris LLP. Jeff Blumen- failed in a number of ways. For example, A panel of local law firm leaders dis- Panelists for the discussion were Mark thal of the Philadelphia Business Journal the system creates an inherent conflict of cussed how expansion and globalization Alderman, chair of WolfBlock LLP; Law- served as moderator. interest between lawyer and client. It also have changed the practice of law as it rence J. Fox, partner at Drinker Biddle & In a very lively debate, the panel first discourages efficiency by creating incentives to spend more time on work than may be necessary. Fox added, however, that law firms are unlikely to abandon the billable hour system because they would otherwise be forced to evaluate their attorneys subjectively. Soroko opined that the system is AUGUST problematic in that increased pressure to CLE COURSES bill hours has eliminated time for other, equally important activities, such as pro Aug. 1 PLI-The Pocket MBA for Lawyers 2008: Everything You Need to Know About Finance - Simulcast • The CLE Conf. Ctr. Proceeding in the Commonwealth Court: Policies, Procedures & Practices • Philadelphia Bar Assn. bono work, community involvement, Aug. 4 Literature & the Law • The CLE Conference Ctr. and recreation. Meanwhile, Alderman Wills of the Rich & Famous - Video • The CLE Conference Ctr. commented that the larger problem Aug. 5 A Day on Real Estate - East • The CLE Conference Ctr. with the system is its eradication of the Current Military Legal Issues Facing Civilian Attorneys - Simulcast • The CLE Conference Ctr. Ethics Potpourri-Lawyers Advertising Ethics Issues in a Web 2.0 World - Video • The CLE Conference Ctr. contemplative aspect that has been a Aug. 6 Dogfighting: Canines, Criminals & Consequences - Video • The CLE Conference Ctr. hallmark of the legal profession. He also Ethics Potpourri-Motivational Interventions - Video • The CLE Conference Ctr. expressed his concern with the “discon- Fundamentals of Civil Practice • The CLE Conference Ctr. nect” between the use of billable hours PLI-Securities Arbitration 2008 - Simulcast • The CLE Conference Ctr. Aug. 7 Family Caregiver Contracts & Use of Real Estate for Elder Law Attorneys - Video • The CLE Conference Ctr. as a tool for attorney evaluation inside Managing Intermittent Leave & Other Hot Family & Medical Leave Act Issues • The CLE Conference Ctr. the law firms and its utility as a method The Art and Law of Witness Impeachment • The CLE Conference Ctr. The CLE Conference of charging clients for services rendered, Aug. 8 Attacking the Adverse Expert • The CLE Conference Ctr. since regardless of the billable rate, clients Real Estate Law Update - Video • The CLE Conference Ctr. Center Aug. 11 Literature & Law • The CLE Conference Ctr. Wanamaker Building will pay up to a certain amount, forcing Using Technology In Your Law Practice - Video • The CLE Conference Ctr. 10th Floor, Ste. 1010 the firm to “eat the rest.” Aug. 12 Developing & Trying the Case: A Case Study of “A Few Good Men” • The CLE Conference Ctr. 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The panel then discussed the ethi- Aug. 18 Death and Taxes - Video • The CLE Conference Ctr. cal ramifications of law firm growth. In Civil Jury Instructions: Practical Uses of the Update Instructions • The CLE Conference Ctr. Alderman’s assessment, there is a discon- Literature & the Law • The CLE Conference Ctr. Aug. 19 Ethics Potpourri-Motivational Interventions - Video • The CLE Conference Ctr. nect between the ethical conflict rules and How Much Do You Really Know About Contract Law? • The CLE Conference Ctr. the realities of large law firm practice, as Aug. 20 Buying a Vacation Home • The CLE Conference Ctr. most lawyers are not aware of what other Construction Contract Law & Litigation Update • The CLE Conference Ctr. Social Security Disability-The Basics - Video • The CLE Conference Ctr. lawyers are doing such that the protec- tions of the client loyalty rule should be Aug. 21 Understanding Jurors: A Unique Approach to Courtroom Advocacy (Paul Lisnek) • The CLE Conference Ctr. 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6 Philadelphia Bar Reporter August 2008 philadelphiabar.org Brennan Award Nominations Due By Sept. 5

Nominations are being accepted for the Associa- Rhonda Hill Wilson. Nominations for the Justice Bren- Alex Bonavitacola of the Philadelphia Court of Common tion’s prestigious Justice William J. Brennan Jr. Distin- nan Distinguished Jurist Award should be forwarded to: Pleas (1996); Judge Phyllis W. Beck of the Pennsylvania guished Jurist Award. The award will be presented at the Brennan Award, Attn: Tracey McCloskey, Philadelphia Superior Court (1997); Chief Judge Edward R. Becker of Association’s October Quarterly Meeting and Luncheon. Bar Association, 1101 Market St., 11th Floor, Philadel- the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit (1998); The award recognizes a jurist who adheres to the high- phia, PA 19107. Judge Louis C. Bechtle of the U.S. District Court for est ideals of judicial service. Any member of the state or All nominations should include the full name, address the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1999); Chief Judge federal bench, whether active or retired, who has made a and telephone number of both the nominee and the James T. Giles of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern significant, positive impact on the quality or administra- person submitting the nomination, a summary of the District of Pennsylvania (2000); Justice Russell M. Nigro tion of justice in Philadelphia is eligible for consideration. nominee’s accomplishments, and any pertinent support- of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court (2002); U.S. District Examples of accomplishments worthy of nomination ing material the committee should consider. All nomina- Court Judge Louis H. Pollack (2003); Judge James R. include innovations in court administration, imple- tions must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, Melinson, retired U.S. Chief Magistrate (2004); U.S. mentation of pioneering case management techniques, Sept. 5, 2008. District Court Senior Judge Edmund V. Ludwig (2005); assumption of a leadership role in areas affecting the U.S. Supreme Court Justice William J. Brennan Philadelphia Municipal Court President Judge Louis J. administration of justice, publication of a significant Jr. was the first recipient of the award in 1995. Other Presenza (2006); and Philadelphia Court of Common opinion, article, or other scholarly work, or the like. recipients of the award, which is now named in honor of Pleas Judge Sandra Mazer Moss (2007). The Brennan This year’s Brennan Award Committee is chaired by Justice Brennan, include the following: President Judge Award was not given in 2001. Bar Night at the Phillies Aug. 5 Peyton to Lead Legal Clinic for Disabled

Join your colleagues at Bar Associa- Seating (subject to availability) with Linda Peyton has been selected as “With her legal skills and experi- tion Night at the Phillies on Tuesday, fellow Bar Association supporters will be the new executive director at The Legal ence, Linda has achieved ‘super lawyer’ Aug. 5 as the National League East located on the Field Level Baseline (Sec- Clinic for the Disabled, Inc. Since 2003, status. She was clearly the outstanding champion Phils take on the Florida Mar- tions 108 & 109). Enter the promotion Peyton has served as project director candidate in terms of legal acumen, lins at Citizens Bank Park at 7:05 p.m. code BAR when ordering tickets online. of LCD’s Anti-Violence Initiative for not to mention her passion, commit- People with Disabilities. ment and sense about the Legal Clinic’s To purchase tickets for Bar Associa- Before joining LCD, she served 20 mission, and her vision for the future. tion Night at the Phillies on Aug. 5, years as a trial and appellate attorney for We look forward to working with her WebCheck visit phillies.com/philabar. the Defender Association of Philadel- in the coming years,” said Amy Slater, phia. president of LCD’s Board of Directors.

philadelphiabar.org August 2008 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 7 criminal justice section Deputy Mayor: Fight Recidivism with Jobs n By Ria C. Momblanco repeat offenders, Gillison observed that “the best tool for anti-recidivism is for a The best way to keep inmates from guy to have a job.” returning to jail once they’ve been re- To that end, Gillison plans to start a leased is “for a guy to have a job,” deputy program that will work with the business mayor of public safety Everett A. Gillison community and facilitate the employ- told members of the Criminal Justice ment of ex-offenders. In addition, Section. Gillison is working on an initiative that Gillison, a former public defender, is will re-tool the Mayor’s Office for the Re- the central point for all arms of Philadel- Entry of Ex-Offenders so that supportive phia’s criminal justice system, including services will be in place to aid newly the police, fire department, prisons and released individuals in transitioning back re-entry, the District Attorney’s office, the into society. courts and probation. Another goal for Gillison and Mayor One of Gillison’s top priorities is to continued on page 11 resolve Philadelphia’s prison overcrowd- ing problem. At a burgeoning 9,300 inmates, the prison population exceeds the city facilities’ design capacity of 6,300. Podcast According to the deputy mayor, one step Spotlight toward resolving the issue is to develop a plan that will combat recidivism. Speak- Visit philadelphiabar.org to listen to the podcast of this meeting of the Photo by Jeff Lyons ing from his experience of 19 years as Criminal Justice Section. Everett Gillison, deputy mayor for public safety, says a job program is key to a public defender who has seen many keeping ex-offenders from returning to jail.

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8 Philadelphia Bar Reporter August 2008 philadelphiabar.org Long-Term Care Insurance Available from USI Colburn

Start shopping for long-term care insurance at age 50. Why? Current costs of care today are at least $80,000 per year. In 25 years when most will be needing care, costs are expected to exceed $250,000 per year. Now is the perfect time to consider long-term care planning while you are healthy enough to qualify for coverage. The cost of long-term care insurance is based on your age and health when you apply; the younger and healthier you are, the more affordable your insurance will be. Catherine C. Carr with Mayor Michael Nutter at CLS’ Breakfast of Champions in May. Here are just a few quick facts about long-term care insurance: CLS’ Carr Takes Sabbatical for Fellowship • Pays for care needs at home as well as in assisted living and nursing homes. Catherine C. Carr, executive director of been managing attorney at CLS Law Center North • Tax qualified long-term care policies purchased by sole propri- Community Legal Services, has started a six-month Central since 2006 and has been a member of the etors, self-employed individuals and/or their spouses, are eligible sabbatical and will be teaching at Iliria Royal Uni- CLS legal management team since 1999. “In addition for substantial tax incentives that reduce your plan’s cost. versity law school in Prishtina, Kosovo for part of the to Debby, we have a strong, experienced management • Shared benefit coverage for couples. You may access benefits fall. team and great administrative staff and I’m confident individually or at same time. This shared personal benefit ac- Carr has been awarded a senior lawyer fellowship that things will go smoothly in my absence,” Carr count remains available after one dies so that the survivor has by the Independence Foundation and is teaching as said. the remaining benefits to use during their lifetime. In many part of the fellowship. In June, Carr marked her 13th year as executive cases the survivor will qualify for a paid up-plan with no future Carr said she plans on reading and writing on pov- director at CLS. “I plan to return in February for premiums due. erty and legal services issues, along with teaching and many years more. I am looking forward to bringing If you have questions about how long-term care works and traveling. She will return to CLS in February 2009. new insights and energy to CLS upon my return. what the cost can be, call Chuck Kindt, long-term care senior The CLS Board has appointed Debby Feldman as There is still much I want to do to improve access to account executive at USI Colburn Insurance Service, at 610- acting director during Carr’s absence. Feldman has equal justice.” 537-1387 or by e-mail [email protected]

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philadelphiabar.org August 2008 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 9 YLD Update Volunteers Needed for People’s Law School This fall, the Young By Scott P. Sigman Philadelphia on Tuesday Lawyers Division will evenings throughout is part of the YLD’s mis- again reach out to the September and October. The People’s Law School Philadelphia commu- Although there is a nom- sion to educate and empower the general public nity and offer its popular inal cost of $40, students while increasing the visibility of young lawyers and “People’s Law School.” will receive a detailed In its ongoing efforts to course book and receive enhancing the image of lawyers as a whole in the foster access to justice, two to three hours of community. the YLD, through the education each Tuesday People’s Law School, night in a wide range of will provide the public legal topics including with an affordable labor and employment The People’s Law School is an impor- [email protected]. means of obtaining ba- law, family law, munici- tant component of the YLD’s outreach sic, non-technical knowledge in various pal courts/small business claims, personal that allows newer attorneys an opportu- Scott P. Sigman, chair of the Young Lawyers areas of the law in clear, easy-to-under- injury law, landlord/tenant law, real estate nity to develop their presentation skills by Division, is an associate at Bochetto & Lentz, stand terms. law, criminal law, constitutional law, teaching a course in their particular field P.C. and may be reached by e-mail at The People’s Law School is part of the criminal procedure and immigration law. of expertise while educating the commu- [email protected] or by tele- YLD’s mission to educate and empower Each week, local attorneys from both the nity at large. It is a great program that we phone at (215) 735-3900. the general public while increasing the public and private sectors will teach topics hope to continue year after year, but we visibility of young lawyers and enhancing related to their own area of practice/ex- need good volunteers and to get the word the image of lawyers as a whole in the pertise. out. Please do your part and encourage community. Many of the classes taught The YLD is looking for volunteer anyone you know who may be interested BlogLink during the People’s Law School truly young lawyers to teach a subject (each in participating to sign up. empower citizens so that they know the young lawyer teacher will provide an For more information about becoming Visit phiLAWdelphia.wordpress.com to see what the Association’s young basics of the law and so they are not taken outline of the subject they will teach) and a member of the faculty for People’s Law lawyers are saying. advantage of by the landlords, employers, volunteer young lawyers to work the door School, contact Stephanie Mensing at police, etc. (greet and seat). Young lawyer volunteer The People’s Law School will be teachers will have their biographies along held in the Jury Assembly Room of the with their class outlines published in a INCORPORATION Criminal Justice Center in Center City book for each student. AND Musicians Needed for Oct. 2 Concert Event LIMITED LIABILITY The Young Lawyers Division is looking on South Street. for solo music acts and bands of all ages If you are interested in performing on COMPANY FORMATION for its lawyers’ night of music on Thurs- Oct. 2, contact Stephanie Mensing at day, Oct. 2 at the legendary J.C. Dobbs [email protected]. CONVENIENT, COURTEOUS SAME DAY SERVICE

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10 Philadelphia Bar Reporter August 2008 philadelphiabar.org E-Filing Begins Aug. 4 Children Visit Court in Court’s Civil Division

Litigants in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, Civil Division, will be permitted to file documents electronically, effective Aug. 4. Commonly known as “e-filing,” the program is optional until Jan. 5, 2009, at which time all filings must be made in electronic form. The new civil e-filing system is modeled after the success- ful program that has operated in Orphans’ Court since Jan. 1, 2005, and may be accessed through the First Judicial District’s Web site at courts.phila.gov. The court welcomes input from the bar, and requests that comments and suggestions be sent to [email protected]. To access the e-filing process, counsel and pro se parties must electronically apply for a user name and password. After registering, users will log on to the court’s Web site with their usernames and passwords, and the filing process begins. “The process is as simple as attaching a document to email,” said attorney Daniel J. Siegel, a member of the court’s E-Filing Plan- ning Committee. Once a document is filed, it will be integrated into the court’s case management and document management systems. The court will immediately serve notice to all counsel that a docu- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Chief Judge Stephen Raslavich welcomes participants to the court’s ment has been e-filed. Counsel can then review the document “Bring Your Children to Work Day” event on June 27. Chief Judge Raslavich delivered open- online and save it on their own computers or servers. The ing remarks on the history and purpose of the bankruptcy court system and led the group on a only documents that the court will not serve are initial process behind-the-scenes tour of his chambers. The group also toured the various departments of the such as complaints and writs of summons, which must still clerk’s office and heard a presentation by Deputy U.S. Marshal Robert Kostenbader. Deputy Marshall Kostenbader brought along a special guest - Kal, a bomb-sniffing dog trained to detect be personally served according to the Pennsylvania Rules of more than 19,000 explosive substances. More than 50 children participated in the event. Civil Procedure. The court also will issue and serve other court notices and orders electronically.

Gillison Frontline This program has had tremendous support continued from page 8 continued from page 3 Michael Nutter is to reduce the number of outstanding from the legal community and I know, with bench warrants. Currently, there are 68,000 outstand- Aside from the valuable substan- your help, it will be a great success. By bringing warrants. According to Gillison, a new initiative, tive information the A.C.E. program called “Peaceful Surrender,” is one common-sense way will impart, the Bar Association’s ing our knowledge of civics to the classrooms, to trim down that number. sponsorship is important for another I am confident that each student will learn The initiative, introduced in late April, works with reason. It exposes our public school local clergy members to encourage fugitives to turn children to sorely needed profes- the importance of their role in a democracy, themselves in. According to Gillison, the majority of sional role models, and perhaps more the rule of law, dispute resolution and the fugitives are non-violent offenders with misdemeanors, importantly, it exposes more Phila- whose crimes will probably not result in any jail time. delphia lawyers to the Philadelphia value of citizenship. Yet, “they are running, and causing a very fearful envi- School District. The District needs ronment. We want to step up and tell them that they more advocates. My ultimate hope is don’t have to run. We can help them at least get past that Philadelphia lawyers will become where they are today,” he said. Gillison has reached out educated, active and vocal advocates and will succeed. The City of ference in the lives of these students. to the District Attorney’s office, the Public Defender’s for its success. Philadelphia is great, but our public If you have not yet volunteered for Office and private attorneys, asking them to assist with Though the A.C.E. program is schools continue to lag behind with the A.C.E. program and would like this initiative. the first of its kind led by the As- grossly insufficient resources to to, please contact Amy Muldoon at Gillison also gave an update on the status of the sociation, Philadelphia lawyers have provide the quality of education our the Bar Association at amuldoon@ Criminal Justice Advisory Board, which he is setting a prominent history of being actively children need and deserve. Research philabar.org to sign up for one of our up in order to facilitate communication between the involved in the enrichment of Phila- has shown that 9th graders have the August trainings. You will be making various branches of Philadelphia’s criminal justice delphia school educational experienc- highest dropout rate in Philadelphia, a difference in the life of a child. system. Gillison said he plans to structure the board so es. From the Mock Trial Program for which is why I know it is important that there will be a representative from every city de- high school students run each year to reach these students now. As Phila- A. Michael Pratt, a partner at Pepper partment that has a stake in the criminal justice system. by the Association’s Young Lawyers delphia lawyers, each of us knows the Hamilton LLP, is Chancellor of the A majority of the decisions will be made by a smaller Division, to Law Week activities that importance of a great education, so it Philadelphia Bar Association. His e-mail executive committee, which will then section off work include a Lawyer in the Classroom is imperative that we help make a dif- address is [email protected]. to be done in ad hoc and standing committees. program and a Lawyer for a Day program, the A.C.E. program is a Ria C. Momblanco, an associate with Fine, Kaplan and continuation of a solid foundation For more information about the A.C.E program, Black, R.P.C., is an associate editor of the Philadelphia Bar that the Bar has already laid. WebCheck visit philadelphiabar.org. Reporter. I believe the A.C.E. program can philadelphiabar.org August 2008 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 11 june quarterly meeting and luncheon Law a Secular Faith to Former Chancellor n By Jeff Lyons

For former Chancellor Seymour Kurland, the law has been a secular faith and the fact that he was licensed to practice made him a priest or rabbi of this faith. “And I have carried that with me throughout all of the years that I’ve practiced.” Kurland told the audience at the June 30 Quarterly Meeting and Lun- cheon at the Park Hyatt at the Bellevue. Kurland was speaking on behalf of his fellow new members of the Association Year Clubs, which honor attorneys in practice for 50 years or more. “I remember, as if it was yesterday, when I started law school. I walked in with a suit and a tie, which was required, a fountain pen with which to write, and a lot of books, none of which made any New 50-Year Club members (from left) Seymour Kurland, Herbert Weiman and Harris Baum. sense. It was a very terrifying experience,” said Kurland, who served as the Association’s Chancellor in 1987. “Dur- ing that first year, the late Judge Horace Stern came to speak to our class. He said, “I know how you feel and I understand your confusion. But you’re looking at a house where you can only see the basic foundation. When it’s all built, then you’ll understand it and it’ll all make sense.” And that happened. And I did understand it. And I personally fell madly in love with the law,” he said. “When I graduated, I was sent to Wolf Block, because that’s where the Jewish boys were. Leon Higginbotham, whom we honor here today, couldn’t even get an Photos by Brett Schaeffer interview with a big firm. And the wom- Chancellor-Elect Sayde J. Ladov (left) with Widener Uni- New 50-Year Club member Albert Momjian and his wife, en in my class, none of them could expect versity School of Law Dean Linda L. Ammond. Esther, at the reception before the Quarterly Meeting. to become partners. I don’t remember any Hispanic lawyers from that time. But all much to business. I’m hopeful that your matters, is to hold onto your legal soul. son, Judge Leonard A. Ivanoski, Judge of that has now changed. I finished my generation will change that, and bring Hold on to that part of you that belongs Sheldon C. Jelin, David J. Kaufman, career at Dechert. Those boundaries have back the concept of value billing and not to something greater than yourself. Richard Kirschner, Goncer M. Krestal, been surpassed. My generation has done just mechanical billing that increases each Whatever the challenges may be, if you Seymour Kurland, Stephen R. LaCheen, that for your generation,” Kurland said. year so that you have to be 10 percent just spend your time billing hours and Donald F. Manchel, Albert Momjian, Jay At that time, Kurland said there was ahead or else you’re a failure as a firm. So making money, you will not be what you G. Ochroch, Harris Ominsky, Freder- also no Community Legal Services and how do you do it? You raise the rates or should be, a man possessed with a legal ick Patti, James J. Prendergast, Eugene no public defender’s office. increase the hours. That’s no way to be a soul. Don’t give that away,” he said. M. Schloss Jr., Richard G. Schneider, “My generation has helped produce professional. And unfortunately, that I’ve Following is a list of new members of Steven B. Silverman, Bernard Snyder, CLS and the pro bono work that we en- passed on for you to deal with,” Kurland the Association’s 50-, 60-, 65- and 70- Burton Stein, John R. Suria, Michael L. joy and is so needed. But, unfortunately, said. Year Clubs: Temin, Herbert R. Weiman, Frederick along came the computer and time sheets Kurland talked about how the practice 50-Year Club Weitzman, Ronald P. Wertheim, William and billable hours. You used to be able to of law has changed since his early days. George F. Adams, William M. Barnes, T. Windsor, Harvey A. Yanks and Joseph sit and talk with a fellow lawyer about a “When I had a case out of town, it was E. Harris Baum, Norman M. Berger, Jack S. Ziccardi. problem and not worry about how long in Norristown or maybe New York. Next R. Bershad, Charles W. Bowser, Isaac H. 60-Year Club it took and who you would have to bill,” week, one of you may be practicing in Clothier, Fred R. Cohen, Michael M. William D. Harris, Judge Charles P. he said. Singapore. You’ll have to make adjust- Dean, Melvin Dion, William F. Drake Mirarchi Jr. and John H. Wood Jr. “But with billable hours and ments that far transcend the adjustments Jr., Judge Jan E. DuBois, Alvin E. Echols, 65-Year Club timesheets, the pendulum between busi- that we had to make in my generation.” S. Jonathan Emerson, James F. Gannon, John A. Eichman III and Joseph ness and profession has swung much too “But I ask you, the one thing that Richard D. Harburg, William R. Hud- Shanis.

12 Philadelphia Bar Reporter August 2008 philadelphiabar.org ACE Club Hosts Bar Foundation Golf Classic

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chief Justice Ronald For additional photos from the D. Castille (left photo) Bar Foundation Golf Classic, visit tees off at the 20th Annual PhotoGallery philadelphiabar.org. Philadelphia Bar Founda- tion Golf Classic on July 15 at The ACE Club in Lafayette Hill. Vice Chancellor Scott F. Cooper (above, from left) along with Richard L. Kremnick and Matt MacMichael watch Dennis Lawlor’s putt on the 10th green. More than 100 golfers participated. The Foundation expects revenue from the event to exceed $85,000.

Former U.S. Attorney Patrick L. Meehan (left) meets with Sam Katz at the Judge Gene Cohen (left) and Judge D. Webster Keogh, administrative judge reception following the golf outing. of the trial division of the Court of Common Pleas, prepare for the golf outing.

Golfers had the opportunity to win a Lexus RX (above) or the use of a private Citation V Ultra jet for 10 hours from Maquis Jet Partners Chris Chimicles (above) blasts his way out of a sand trap.

for a hole in one. Kimberley Donaldsen (right) lines up a putt. Photos by Jeff Lyons

philadelphiabar.org August 2008 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 13 Statement continued from page 3 Foreclosure Diversion Training Program ways. For example, increased diversity enables law firms, legal departments, and other legal organizations to better understand their diverse client base, fostering better communication and representation. Continued diversity and inclusion efforts will help to ensure the representation of more varied perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in the profession, and to Beth Goodell of Community Legal create a more equitable environment that Services leads a mortgage foreclosure diversion training CLE is critical to the continued success of law program on July 14 at the offices firms, legal departments, law schools, and of PNC Bank at 1600 Market St. other legal organizations. More than 100 attorneys attend- Diversity and inclusion can be achieved ed the training session. Attorneys through initiatives with respect to the will work with homeowners who recruitment, retention, and promotion of are in jeopardy of losing their homes and their lenders in con- lawyers, irrespective of visible or perceived ciliation conferences. For more differences, and through the expansion information about the program, of recruitment, retention and promotion visit phillyvip.org. efforts of racial and ethnic minorities, women, disabled individuals, and gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender and other diverse individuals. Diversity also can be accomplished by training and educating our members, and our current and future leaders. Creating a diverse and inclusive environment is a long-term commitment to the future of the profession, and achieving diversity is a continuing process that requires a continued commitment by the bar. For these reasons, the Philadelphia Bar Association reaffirms its commitment to diversity, and agrees to: • Support the diversity goal the Ameri- can Bar Association adopted, as follows: “Goal IX: To promote full and equal participation in the legal profession by minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and persons of differing sexual orientation and gender identities;” • Work to promote meaningful diversity, including increased representation of racial and ethnic minorities, women, disabled individuals, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender and other diverse individuals in law firms, legal departments, law schools, and other organizations in the legal community;

• Work to increase growth and promo- Photos by Jeff Lyons tional opportunities and leadership roles for racial and ethnic minorities, women, disabled individuals, gay, lesbian, bisexual firm’s bottom line. Thus, it is easier to any incentive and/or time for those and transgender and other diverse indi- Globalization turn away one or two attorneys due to lawyers to become active in the local bar viduals in law firms, legal departments, continued from page 6 conflicts than it would be to turn away associations. Fox recalled an earlier time and other legal organizations to reflect an entire practice group or firm because in Philadelphia, where law firms required the increased recruitment, retention and growth - should be the paramount con- of the same conflict. their attorneys to participate in three promotion of diverse lawyers; and cern. He added that imputed conflicts With respect to the concept of the bar associations. Such expectations have • Provide educational opportunities for are real and the ethical rule should be “Philadelphia Lawyer,” Fox lamented that vanished, however, as the legal landscape all individuals, particularly racial and eth- preserved to maintain client loyalty. the changing face of law firm practice in has changed, he said. nic minorities, women, disabled individu- In Soroko’s opinion, there is more Philadelphia has affected the Philadelphia als, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender pressure to “work around” the conflict Bar Association as law firms’ roles in this Raymond M. Williams, a partner at DLA and other diverse individuals, to help them rules as the size of the target increases, organization have changed. He added Piper US LLP, is an associate editor of the prepare for entry into and advancement in since the larger the group to be acquired, that ever-rising billable hour expecta- Philadelphia Bar Reporter. the profession. the larger their potential impact on the tions for young attorneys have erased

14 Philadelphia Bar Reporter August 2008 philadelphiabar.org Arts & Media Landscape Littered with Offensive Language a noble purpose, must be weighed against ing people just how bad things were and fond of political leaders who use igno- n By Marc W. Reuben the sensibilities of the people for whom maybe still are. If any commentator had rance as if it was bad language. these words are intended. Children are interest in reporting something other In the American picture, the context The awful clangor over the offhanded able to understand the exciting aspects of than sex and money, this issue might be of stupidity has replaced foul language remarks made on the “open” microphone Huckleberry Finn without understanding subject for fair comment. But, alas! as a coin of the political realm. Be it the by the Rev. Jesse Jackson justifies the the artistic value of using a bad word to Just as a note, I remember standing offense of the reverend or the flaccid observation by Barnum about the taste of show that attitudes create the evil that in line in a market somewhere near the stupidity of our chief drinkin’ buddy. No the American public. No one ever went accompanies bad words. Children do not road exit I used, and while I was there, a one ever said that the place for reason broke by saying a bad word into an active understand this until they have reached tradesman standing in front of me was and class was in the Congress. Heaven recording device. It is a sure recipe for a certain age and can be spoken to in a talking. He used the “F word” as punc- knows that is as true today as in Jackson’s spectacular publicity to utter an unwar- manner that exemplifies the high thought tuation. I never heard so much disagree- time. Bigmouthed morons abound there, ranted epithet over the ether. It provokes that went into the creative process of able garbage out of a mouth since the reigned in by a dotty housefrau who lots of publicity, not to assume that the Samuel Clemmons when he wrote the last time I heard Rush Limbaugh. I felt claims that because she is a woman, her reverend is averse to publicity or even book. But to a small child, seeing an of- like having him thrown out of the store accomplishments amount to something craves it. His use of the “n” word raises fensive word, no matter what the context, for indecency. But I seriously wondered more than toadying to lobbyists. It is all the hackles of every right-thinking patri- can be devastating – which is why the how many other patrons were offended foul, bad language notwithstanding, and ot. Or, at least, of every politically correct book should be listed as essential reading enough to be bothered by this horrid the simpleminded imprecations of idiots commentator with a guilt complex. in college. And leave The Prince and the man. Who is alone in wanting people to are just as hard to take as the obscene What there is wrong with a well-aimed Pauper for the kids. speak properly and act decently? punctuation of that man in the market. insult has always eluded me. I used them I doubt very much if the reverend The fact is that the Rev. Jackson made Respect for education is an answer. when warranted. The fact is that a good uttered his magic message by true ac- his comments because he felt he could Tocqueville noted that Americans fear slight is often worth its weight in dirt. cident. Every flea-bitten huckster who get away with them. Not just because education and hate educated people. Mr. When used sparingly, slights of every sort profits from leading the unwashed has an generations of African Americans were Obama is not one of those people. He is, arouse the kind of indignant response the interest in seeing that the unwashed have denied consideration in a racist society, for all the vague notions he puts forth, a user intends. It’s when insults, scatological leadership with which they are comfort- but because this issue plays well to people man proud of what he has accomplished. or sociological, are overused that they lose able. No Harvard, and heaven forbid who find victimhood more comfort- Not to be diminished by a professional their punch and become a boring sign of Princeton, graduates can stir up the duck able. That is why Mr. Obama, for all his windbag whose day is over. Not to be bad taste and poor literacy. pond. Talking to congregants in rhyme humorless pomposity, stands out among belittled by Americans who think that if I used to think that the use of the “n” and haranguing them with ancient tales political figures. He bucks the trend. Like you speak eloquently and are well read, word in the greatest (so I say) American of woe (to contrast with the updated tales Adlai Stevenson, he brings grace to public you are suspect. The use of bad words is novel was an essential device that needed still in circulation) is a style. It is the kind discourse and he does it without being something children know before college. to be used to contrast the attitudes of of leadership that is found in the Bible an idiot or deliberately mispronounc- The way to contextualize them is the path ignorant people with the kindness of Belt, where superstition and fear play as ing words. The only problem was that to the future. Huck Finn. How the same word could much a role in faith as does the weather. Stevenson, with all his natural drawbacks, find different meaning in the context of Keeping the yokels amused is a goal was so far above the fray that people Marc W. Reuben, a sole practitioner, is an ad- contrasting ideals. I was wrong about for every ersatz messiah. Using old and feared him. The same people who, by the visory editor of the Philadelphia Bar Reporter. that. Hurtful words, even when used for hurtful word is a subtle way of remind- way, eschew educated discourse and are YLD Presents Minority Law School Scholarships

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16 Philadelphia Bar Reporter August 2008 philadelphiabar.org In Their Own Words Reflections on a Career in Public Service All but six of my 39 years in prac- The satisfaction has By Michael L. Levy While leading this of an international pharmaceutical com- tice have been in public service. The been enormous. First, career has had some pany, negotiating a corporate guilty plea things that influenced me are obvious. working for a client who financial consequences, I in a multi-million dollar health care fraud First, my father had enlisted in the U.S. asks that I do the right cannot say that they have case. The second was in an unheated Army at the age of 34, saw combat and thing is challenging been onerous. Our three meeting room in a village in Eastern rose to the rank of captain. His example and gratifying. It does children have graduated Europe, where families had no running left a mark on me. Equally important not mean prosecuting from college debt free. water and no central heat. We were there was coming of age in the 1960s. I everything to the full- Lest you think that I to persuade the parents of eight teen-aged watched John F. Kennedy’s inaugural est extent, or winning married into wealth, let boys that it would be safe for their sons address on television when I was 16 everything. It means me assure you that my to travel to the United States to testify – a speech that set themes and goals for trying to achieve justice. wife is a college profes- against an American defendant, who had much of my generation. Even today, Next, I must size up a sor, and the daughter of come to their village to molest them. when I read his words, I get chills. I problem and solve it, a college professor. Yet, When I chose to answer President have been a public defender, an assistant quickly. Delay in prosecution does not by any standard, we live comfortably. Kennedy’s challenge to ask what I could district attorney, an assistant attorney benefit the public. I can speak softly, for I When I began to write this, I wanted do for my country, I had no idea that the general for the Commonwealth, and, for carry a big stick. I have no need to be bel- to pick some events that captured the rewards would be this great. most of the last 28 years, an Assistant ligerent or discourteous. And, after seeing breadth of experiences that this career has United States Attorney. I have handled television images of police attacking civil given me. I have chosen two meetings Michael L. Levy is an Assistant United States violent crime, fraud, tax, union corrup- rights demonstrators in the 1960s, it is a and not any trials. These are not everyday Attorney with the Department of Justice. The tion, drug and organized crime cases. pleasure to work with federal law enforce- matters, but they are experiences I doubt views expressed in this article are those of the Most recently, I have added computer ment agents who have a commitment to I would have had elsewhere. The first was author and do not necessarily represent those of crime to the repertoire. working within the law. in a conference room with the president the United States Department of Justice.

church congregations 1998, covering such and criminal law practice. In 1993, Floyd Conference and civic organiza- major national legal joined the Office of the San Francisco continued from page 1 tions about journal- stories as the O.J. Public Defender, where she continued columnist Elmer Smith. ism, law and ethics Simpson trial and her work as a trial attorney. In late 1993, Chenault-Fattah co-anchors NBC 10 and the importance the Oklahoma City she moved to Washington, D.C., to serve News weeknights at 11 p.m. In March of education. bombing trials. She as a White House fellow, assigned first to 1995, she began co-anchoring the 6 Chenault-Fattah reported live for the the office of First Lady Hillary Clinton and 11p.m. newscasts for WCAU. She graduated from Johns Chenault-Fattah Floyd network the verdict and later to the office of Vice President joined the station in September 1991 Hopkins University in in the trial of Okla- Al Gore. after reporting and hosting a public affairs 1979 with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in homa City bomber Terry Nichols and the Floyd holds a BA in political science program for WXIA in Atlanta. Prior to Political Science. She earned her degree in $206 billion tobacco settlement. from Binghamton University. In addition working in Atlanta, Chenault-Fattah law from the University of Pennsylvania Before returning to Court TV, Floyd to her JD, she holds a Master of Laws was the science correspondent for the and a Masters of Arts in Journalism from was a correspondent for ABC News. degree from the Stanford Law School, Fox Network program “Beyond Tomor- the University of Missouri. She lives in An honors graduate of the Berkeley where she also served as a teaching fellow. row” and a noon anchor and reporter for East Falls with her husband, Congress- Law School at the University of Califor- Both programs have been submitted WTEN in Albany, N.Y. She started her man Chaka Fattah, and two daughters. nia at Berkeley, Floyd began her career at to the Pennsylvania Bar Institute for CLE broadcasting career in as the host and Floyd, who anchors her own daily the California Supreme Court as a law credit. Please note that programs are field producer for New Jersey Network’s program on TruTV (“Jami Floyd: Best clerk to the late Hon. Allen E. Broussard. subject to change. There are 24 different “Another View.” From 1982 to 1986, Defense), will moderate the Sunday, Sept. She then joined the California law firm CLE sessions planned for the conference. she practiced law in New York City and 21 program “Caught in the Public View: of Morrison & Foerster and began a civil A total of 13 CLE credits are available. remains a member of the New York Bar. Representing High-Profile Clients.” The During her career as a journalist, panel will feature national and Philadel- Chenault-Fattah covered politics, trials phia-area trailblazing criminal defense and tragedies. Memorable stories include attorneys and corporate litigators who the O.J. Simpson trial, both 1992 and will discuss the challenges and implica- 1996 political conventions, and the tions of representing celebrity clients, Columbine High School massacre in television in the courtroom and the Littleton, Colo., her hometown. influences of new media. The panel will Chenault-Fattah is a member of The include attorneys Theodore V. Wells Jr. National Association of Black Journalists (representing former New York Gov. Eliot and the NAACP. For several years, she Spitzer); Theodore Simon, who has repre- served as a board member of The Carib- sented Ira Einhorn; Neal R. Sonnett, who bean American Mission for Education has represented Gen. Manuel Noriega; Research and Action. She serves on the and Billy Martin, who has represented board of trustees for the Philadelphia Michael Vick. Art Museum. She has received numer- Floyd joined CourtTV in February ous awards for her civic and professional 2005 and worked as an anchor and cor- contributions. She speaks at local schools, respondent at the network from 1996- philadelphiabar.org August 2008 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 17 Sunah in the City She Admires Solos, But Not Ready to Go It Alone

I went to a diversity conference in and an infant daughter By Sunah Park my own law firm. The energy and work that went into own- mid-June and fell in love. No, not “fell to support. He said he closest I came to hanging ing your own business. Maybe because I in love” in the romantic sense, but in the had nightly conversa- my own shingle was an was only 22 years old and working more sense of having fallen completely under tions with his newborn assignment in my first than 14 hours a day, I didn’t appreciate the spell of a charismatic and inspiring where he imagined her year of law school – we the benefits so much as I experienced speaker. The object of my admiration talking back to him and had to partner with the the costs of running my own business. was a trial lawyer named Robert H. demanding, “Daddy, person sitting next to us Of course, I can’t regret anything about Alexander Jr. from Oklahoma. Now, I how are you going to to form a law office. I the experience since my being a lawyer can’t stand anyone who speaks for more pay for my Pampers?” don’t remember what the resulted directly from my restaurant than 20 minutes – I think that should be Ultimately, it was his point of the assignment experience. (Plus, running a restaurant the maximum amount of time anyone belief in himself – plus, was – the only thing I re- definitely had its advantages since I was should ever speak and people should pay of course, a lot of hard membered was the name fed five square meals a day). But I have attention. But Bob held my rapt attention work and years of of our law firm – “Park to admire those who can take the chance, for over an hour. In fact, his storytell- struggle – that pulled him out from his & Bang” (the young lady who sat next bear the risk and take a plunge into owning, peppered with homily and wrapped humble beginnings as the “Law Office of to me also happened to be Korean with ing their own legal shop. Who knows, in hominess, captivated everyone in the Robert H. Alexander and His Momma.” the perfect last name for our fictional law maybe if I meet someone with the perfect audience. I never before heard lawyers Today, he serves as the national counsel firm). Just to have that on my business last name, I may be inspired to revisit the laughing so sincerely at something an- for the nation’s biggest retailer in a high- card, I would have gone into practice idea of having a new business card one other lawyer said. profile pharmaceutical litigation. After I with her. day. Bob began his own law firm after heard him speak, I could see why juries Maybe my years of running a restau- working at an insurance defense firm for routinely hand him defense verdicts – the rant with my sister before law school Sunah Park, a partner at Thorp Reed & 15 years. He was candid about his fears man was a natural-born storyteller. makes me less inclined to run my own Armstrong, LLP, is editor-in-chief of the Phila- starting a law firm when he had a wife I never even thought about owning firm. I remember the amount of time and delphia Bar Reporter. Speaking Out is Key for Women’s Rights When Greenberger was hired, her first n By Kathryn C. Harr assignment was to write a memorandum explaining whether there was enough Speaking out is one of the most work to keep one full time lawyer busy important tools in making a positive on women’s rights. “You’ll be surprised to difference in women’s rights, explained know there was enough work,” she joked. Marcia D. Greenberger, founder and “Every issue is a women’s issue and co-President of the National Women’s every concern ultimately affects women,” Law Center, in speaking to the Women’s Greenberger explained, noting how many Rights Committee on June 27. Using so- policies that do not appear on their face cial and professional networks to spread to affect women differently often have an the word about issues impacting women enormous impact. Because women are is vital and will especially be crucial in situated differently from men, issues like the upcoming electoral season. tax and family economic policies can be Marcia D. Greenberger said every issue is a women’s issue and every concern ultimately effects women. Describing the National Women’s Law significant. In the 1980s, the Center suc- Center as an organization “that looks very cessfully worked to obtain a tax credit for The decision makes it difficult, if not im- Greenberger stressed the importance broadly at the ways to be an advocate child care and then made sure, through possible, for those women and minorities of asking all political candidates where for women,” Greenberger recounted the lobbying on Capitol Hill, that the option who often do not know of any difference they stand on the issue. “How much resources the Center has among its staff, appeared on the short form tax return. in pay until much later to successfully this becomes a part of what’s out there I including a communications, outreach The Center continues this work, dealing bring an action. think depends in a certain sense on all of and research department, among the with the presidential candidates on their “If anything we thought we had, it was us,” urging the audience to come to the lawyers it employs. proposed tax cuts. a right not to be discriminated against in Center’s Web site - www.nwlc.org - to Started in 1972, the Center was an Greenberger described the impact of pay in this country,” Greenberger noted, find ways to help. offshoot of the Center for Law and Social the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling in “and now we have … in essence, lost any The program was co-sponsored with Policy, as a part of a list of demands Ledbetter v. Goodyear Tire and Auto. The remedy to that right and as any lawyer the Women in the Profession and the promulgated by the all-female adminis- 5-4 decision essentially held that a person knows you don’t have a remedy, you don’t Civil Rights Committees. trative staff to the all-male attorney staff. complaining of equal pay discrimination have a right.” As a result of the decision, Among the requests for better pay and must file her claim within the statutory the Center has worked to lobby Congress Kathryn C. Harr, an associate with Trujillo hiring women lawyers, the staff asked for limit of 180 days from the first paycheck to adopt the Lilly Ledbetter Equal Pay Rodriguez & Richards, LLC, is an associate a center to address women’s rights issues. received claimed to be discriminatory. Act. editor of the Philadelphia Bar Reporter.

18 Philadelphia Bar Reporter August 2008 philadelphiabar.org Bar Association Team Cycles for a Cure

John E. Savoth (above, center) is joined by his wife, Nancy, and son, Nate, along the route of the Ameri- can Cancer Society Bike-a-Thon on July 13. The Savoths were among more than 145 members of the Philadelphia Bar Association team riding from Philadelphia to Buena Vista, N.J. The event raised funds for the American Cancer Society. The Bar Association team raised more than $70,000. Photos by Jeff Lyons

philadelphiabar.org August 2008 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 19 Bar Foundation JLC Helps Teens and Expands Impact Tina B. grew up in foster care. She amicus efforts on key is- By Elaine Rinaldi foster kids aged 18 to 21 are abruptly emancipated from the system entered the system because of neglect, sues; working to develop and to order agencies to and declared independent. JLC rightfully but unfortunately became the victim of sound public policy; continue to serve youth asserts that it is unrealistic and unfair to sexual abuse in one of her placements. training lawyers, judges in a course of treatment expect an 18-year-old foster kid to survive Tina has been placed in 15 different sites, and professionals; and or instruction, an argu- and succeed without a support system including foster homes, group homes, advocating to reform ment with which the Su- when we as a society do not expect this of and residential treatment centers. At 17, and improve the child preme Court agreed. For our more privileged youth. she ran away and ended up in a shelter. It welfare and juvenile jus- young people pursuing a Right now, 2,500 young people was there that Tina met a JLC attorney tice systems at the local high school equivalency in Philadelphia face the challenge of who helped her go to court so that she and national level. certificate or involved in transitioning from foster care to inde- could continue to receive services from Every year, several a vocational program, pendent living. Unfortunately, the odds the foster care system and find a place- thousand teens grow up this means the chance to are against them. Twenty-five percent of ment that met her needs. JLC also in foster care in Phila- get a diploma or to learn former foster kids between the ages of helped Tina to accomplish her goal of delphia and the Pennsylvania juvenile a trade that will provide them with better 18 and 21 become homeless; 25 percent graduating by placing her in an alterna- court hears about 45,000 cases. Foster opportunities for the future. become incarcerated; 46 percent have not tive high school that gave her individual kids are more likely to end up in the JLC’s involvement with this case completed high school; and 32 percent of attention and support. juvenile justice system and the older they reflects its commitment to protecting females have been pregnant. The statistics Tina is now 22, a high school gradu- get, the more at-risk they are. For almost all children – especially those without are scary and the reality is bleak: without ate who attends community college. a decade, JLC has turned its attention to relatives to support them. At an age when the proper resources and skills, these “Aged-out” of the foster care system, she this vulnerable segment of the popula- many youth are beginning college, em- vulnerable adolescents do not succeed is determined to make a life for herself tion and focused its efforts exclusively on barking on independence with the safety as adults. JLC is dedicated to helping but continues to struggle because her teenagers. JLC’s Executive Director Bob net of school and family, foster children continued on page 21 tumultuous upbringing did not equip Schwartz explains, “In working with teens her with the tools to make it on her own. we have developed a distinctive com- JLC continues to work with Tina and petence representing youth in the child simultaneously tries to reform the system welfare and juvenile justice systems. There so that other youth like her are given the is a crossover between the two systems support they need to succeed as children that doesn’t exist below the age of 10, so and adults. working with teens expands our impact The theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer and enables us to do more.” once wrote, “The test of the morality of With its multifaceted strategies, the a society is what it does for its children.” Juvenile Law Center seeks justice on both Since 1975, the Juvenile Law Center, a a small and large scale. JLC regularly nonprofit public interest law firm and a represents abused and neglected children 1,2,3 grantee of the Philadelphia Bar Founda- below the poverty line in Philadelphia tion, has affirmed society’s decency by Family Court who would otherwise have All it takes is three easy steps to get a promoting and protecting the rights and no one to advocate for them. 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20 Philadelphia Bar Reporter August 2008 philadelphiabar.org Feasts to Famine Tre Scalini - A Jewel in the Heart of South Philly Tre Scalini By Skinny D’Bockol 1915 E. Passyunk Ave. (between McKean and Mifflin) The move to new quarters almost two years ago (215) 551-3870 has kept all the culinary goodness, with visual rewards and expanded graciousness. This showcase jewel of a ristorante in the right aorta of South Philadelphia has had its heart successfully transplanted from its former South 11th Street loca- tion up to Passyunk Avenue’s diagonal artery. Six or seven years ago, the owners had attempted on 11th Street to heighten gredients and the fortitude and fortune of shared with crabmeat, shrimp, baby circulation by adding a second story to the chef. Tre Scalini’s owner-chef, Franca clams, Portobello mushroom slices, the former first floor’s den-shebang ambi- white shirts that gleam off sunny yellow DiRenzo, cooks with a passion, so her roasted peppers; or as raviolis filled with ance. Notwithstanding, this refurbishing walls. The establishment becomes “fam- version glistens and sparkles. A fulgent assorted combinations of lobster, squash step merely changed what had then been ily” to its patrons. Frequently, you may be forkful induces a swoon. and/or capresi. a first floor eight-tabled Italian paneled allowed to complete your meal and leave “It’s more exceptional than any I’ve “Specials” may include cozze (mus- dining room, into simply more of the only after having been kissed by one or ever tasted,” I tell her. “What’s the special sels) served in a bountiful bowl loaded same, just with a new floor above. The another of the owners on both sides of trick?” with black shells and redolent of sea air. amendments added little complement to your face. “Me,” she reports triumphantly, adding The broth at the bottom is clear and the interior concept except to triple the Once seated, be patient. The wine that she throws herself into it. vibrant, as if the mollusks had been number of tables and to add a cardiologi- you’ve brought from home will shortly Nor should you avoid a tuna steak stewing over their plight. If co-owners cally challenging set of nearly vertical be uncorked. Pre-appetizers include bedazzled in peppercorns, almost purpley Francesca (Franca’s gorgeously dimple- steps to the second floor above. Only as- complimentary sliced breads on a doily, raw at its middle and lavender to a fault at cheeked daughter) or Francesca’s husband cending the spiral staircase to Betsy Ross’ olives and a humus paste plate. Close its edges. The freshness of it makes your Michael, should mention the veal chop as upstairs bedroom was more formidable. your eyes as you place the thin oblong steak knife tremble when your utensil ap- still available, don’t hesitate. It will arrive The move to new quarters almost two crisp of bread between your unpursed portions the fish’s mass to bite size. Emer- thick as a Martindale-Hubbell, smothered years ago has kept all the culinary good- lips. Melodious notes of “Jesu, Joy of ald string beans or asparagus accompany in woodsy mushrooms as thin as some ness, with visual rewards and expanded Man’s Desire” resound between your ears the tuna, sweating in buttery fear of being litigators’ skins, and just as tender as a graciousness. Fortunately, even through as if communion were self-serving. Swal- overshadowed. heartfelt closing argument. There’s always enlargement and transplant, the hearti- low reverently as heavenly fragrances from Polenta with broccoli rabe is worth a a cutting edge nearby. ness of the food served at this “Abruzzian the olives and humus cause eyelashes to one-way trip on one-way Passyunk. A I need not mention that the prices here BYOB” has remained the same: tradition- flutter and nostrils to flare. mound of perfectly prepared cornmeal are set by “neighborhood” standards. So al and supererogatory. A great third step. Please don’t forget to order a side of ri- is grilled to resemble French toast on a you can go for less than broke. Black-framed posters greet you to your sotto with wild mushrooms (although the barbecue. The verdant green leaves of Attorneys satiate hunger here with left. “CONTRATTO” or “PANGIANI,” menu may offer it only with seafood). A broccoli rabe have lost all their bitter- freshest and simplest elegance, exquisite they advertise, over light wood flooring, few years ago, I had spent an afternoon at ness in DiRenzo’s holistic hands. When renditions of cherished recipes; a res- and under a sound-absorbing ceiling. Harry’s Bar in Venice tasting its varieties melded together into a mouthful, the taurant made famous by its roisterous The area to your right brings, ab initio, a of risotto. None comes close to the per- rabe and corn become a cornucopia on hominess. room-length eye-level mural of a seacoast fection of Tre Scalini’s riso. Risotto is a la- your tongue. NON MIHI, NON TIBI, SED village. bor of love where the rice, broth, onions, Tre Scalini’s pasta entrées are now NOBIS. Presently, there are three or four well- garlic and cheeses must be melted, mixed, legendary. Homemade (and served with mannered waitpersons even on a weekday stirred, added and restirred and readded fork and soupspoon), they add inner Skinny D’Bockol, a sole practitioner, is a con- night (closed Monday), because this place at just the right culinary moments. The warmth to huge circular holding areas tributing editor of the Philadelphia Bar Re- is always packed. They are dressed in results depend upon the quality of in- in Villory & Boch wavy white platters, porter. Find his reviews online at bockol.com.

her options. Another day, an attorney may help a young have known for years: the mission of advancing the rights Bar Foundation man to obtain supportive housing and to receive behav- and well-being of children in jeopardy is a worthy and continued from page 20 ioral health services. essential goal and one that JLC pursues with skill and For someone struggling with mental illness and unable compassion. PBF’s unrestricted funding of JLC is critical kids avoid homelessness, crime and poverty by targeting to afford a place to live, access to counseling, medication to this endeavor because it “contributes to JLC’s flexibility adolescents in transition and offering programs that pre- and an apartment program can be lifesaving. In this way, and the capacity to respond instantly to problems,” says pare them to become productive adults and contributing JLC addresses the special legal needs of youth as they exit Schwartz. members of society. childhood and provides them with tools to succeed as Please make a donation to the Philadelphia Bar Foun- One such program, the legal clinic at Covenant they enter adulthood. dation today and allow us to continue our support of the House, promotes self-sufficiency by protecting an adoles- In April 2008, the Juvenile Law Center was one of Juvenile Law Center as it supports some of our city’s most cent’s right to assistance. A JLC staff attorney spends one eight organizations in six countries to receive the John vulnerable citizens. day a week offering legal services to older youths at this D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Award shelter. There, a JLC attorney may advise a girl who has for Creative and Effective Institutions. This prestigious, Elaine Rinaldi, a partner at Cozen O’Connor, is president of been inappropriately discharged from foster care about international foundation has recognized what we at PBF the Philadelphia Bar Foundation. philadelphiabar.org August 2008 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 21 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Note: While the following listings have been verified prior to press time, any scheduled Monday, Aug. 18 mittee: meeting, 12 p.m., 10th floor event may be subject to change by the committee or section chairs. Public Interest Section Executive Com- Board Room. mittee: meeting, 12 p.m., 10th floor Tuesday, Aug. 26 Friday, Aug. 1 Room South. Lunch: $7.50. Board Room. Criminal Justice Section: meeting, 12 LGBT Committee: meeting, 8:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 7 Tuesday, Aug. 19 p.m., 11th floor Conference Center. 11th floor Committee Room South. Civil Rights Committee: meeting, 12 Cabinet: Lunch: $7.50. Workers’ Compensation Section Execu- meeting, 12 p.m., 10th floor p.m., 11th floor Conference Center. Board Room. Women in the Profession Committee: tive Committee: meeting, 10:30 a.m., Lunch: $7.50. Employee Benefits Committee: meet- meeting, 12 p.m., 10th floor Board 11th floor Committee Room South. Environmental Law Committee: meeting, 12:30 p.m., 11th floor Committee Room. Lunch: $7.50. Workers’ Compensation Section: meeting, 12 p.m., 11th floor Conference Room South. Lunch: $7.50. Compulsory Arbitration Committee: ing, 12 p.m., 11th floor Conference Center. Lunch: $7.50. meeting, 12 p.m., 11th floor Commit- Center. Lunch: $7.50. Wednesday, Aug. 20 tee Room South. Lunch: $7.50. Law School Outreach Committee: meet- Friday, Aug. 8 LegalLine: 5 p.m., 11th floor LRIS ing, 12 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Law School Outreach Committee: meet- offices. Wednesday, Aug. 27 ing, 12 p.m., 11th floor Conference Medical Legal Committee: meeting, 12 Monday, Aug. 4 Thursday, Aug. 21 Center. p.m., 11th floor Conference Center. Family Law Section: meeting, 12 p.m., Law Practice Management Division The Philadelphia Lawyer magazine Edi- Lunch: $7.50. 10th floor Board Room. Lunch: $7.50. Technology Committee: torial Board: meeting, 12:30 p.m., 10th meeting, 12 Zoning and Land Use Committee: meet- Thursday, Aug. 28 floor Board Room. p.m., 11th floor Conference Center. ing, 12 p.m., 11th floor Conference Lunch: $7.50. Minorities in the Profession Committee: Center. Lunch: $7.50. Monday, Aug. 11 Family Law Section Executive Com- meeting, 12 p.m., 11th floor Confer- Business Law Section Executive Com- Tuesday, Aug. 5 mittee: meeting, 12 p.m., 11th floor ence Center. Lunch: $7.50. mittee: meeting, 12 p.m., 10th floor Elder Law Committee: meeting, 1 p.m., Law Practice Management Division: Committee Room South. Board Room. City Policy Committee: meeting, 12 10th floor Board Room. Lunch: $7.50. meeting, 8 a.m., 11th floor Conference Young Lawyers Division Cabinet: meet- p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Board of Governors: meeting, 4 p.m., Center. ing, 10th floor Cabinet Room. 10th floor Board Room. Committee on the Legal Rights of Per- Friday, Aug. 22 sons with Disabilities: meeting, 12 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 14 Diversity Committee: meeting, 12:30 Friday, Aug, 29 11th floor Committee Room South. Alternative Dispute Resolution Commit- p.m., 11th floor Committee Room Women’s Rights Committee: meet- tee: meeting, 12 p.m., 11th floor Com- Wednesday, Aug. 6 South. ing, 12 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. mittee Room South. Lunch: $7.50. Lunch: $7.50. Delivery of Legal Services Committee: Monday, Aug. 25 Legislative Liaison Committee: meeting, meeting, 8:30 a.m., 10th floor Board Young Lawyers Division Executive Com- 12:30 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Room. Lunch: $7.50. Register online for most events at philadelphiabar.org. Unless otherwise specified, all checks Rules and Procedure Committee: meet- for luncheons and programs should be made payable to the Philadelphia Bar Association and ing, 12 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Friday, Aug. 15 mailed to Bar Headquarters, 1101 Market St., 11th fl., Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2955. Send Lunch: $7.50. Corporate In-House Counsel Committee: Bar Association-related calendar items 30 days in advance to Managing Editor, Philadelphia Intellectual Property Committee: meet- meeting, 12 p.m., 11th floor Commit- Bar Reporter, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2955. ing, 12 p.m., 11th floor Committee tee Room South. Fax: (215) 238-1159. E-mail: [email protected].

Morial Podcast VIP Honors James O’Connor continued from page 1 James C. O’Connor, recognized by Philadel- Spotlight a member of Cozen phia VIP. In May, he was and statutes from colonial states that used race Visit philadelphiabar.org to listen to the O’Connor, has been rec- honored by the Penn- as a barrier to prevent African Americans from podcast from this program. ognized as Philadelphia sylvania Bar Association achieving success. Judge Higginbotham, however, VIP’s Volunteer of the with its annual Pro Bono supported affirmative action, a concept that was justice for all. Morial viewed Judge Higginbo- Month for his outstand- Award. under attack in the 1970s. He viewed affirma- tham as a great scholar who studied the law, but ing volunteer assistance Philadelphia VIP tive action as the government’s effort to open the also as an involved individual who always had to his VIP clients. understands the everyday doors of opportunity. He challenged those of time to coach, counsel and encourage young During the past five O’Connor demands and time con- success to consider how many owed their own people. Morial said now is the time for lawyers to years O’Connor has straints that its volunteer college education to the G.I. Bill or owed their pursue community involvement and promote the taken 15 cases with VIP, including attorneys face. VIP values all vol- first home to the Federal Housing Administra- principles that underlie the profession by lifting his current active case. O’Connor unteers and recognizes with this tion or the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. up the lives of the giants, such as Judge Hig- is described as a “go-to” guy, and honor those who handle multiple Morial recalled Judge Higginbotham’s opinion ginbotham, who opened the doors and changed never hesitates at the opportunity VIP cases, dedicate numerous that a government that had, for so long, passed the course of history in this nation. “If we allow to represent a VIP client in an hours to complex matters and take laws that utilized race as a barrier should not now their history to diminish and die, then the forces auto accident or tort matter. He on cases outside of their general stand in the way of the utilization of race as a tool that they fought against will give rise again,” the is consistently handling a pro practice area. to promote and establish justice in this nation former mayor of New Orleans said. bono case, and is ready to assist a Philadelphia VIP volunteers through affirmative action. new VIP client as soon as a need serve their clients with compassion Thoughts of Judge Higginbotham remind Heather J. Holloway, an associate at Thorp Reed & arises. Last year, O’Connor had and offer them assistance. VIP Morial of the fundamental principal that in this Armstrong, LLP, is an associate editor of the Philadel- more than 90 pro bono hours, is proud to recognize volunteers nation of laws, the goal is not the law; rather, the phia Bar Reporter. mostly on VIP cases. O’Connor’s who are helping achieve access to goal is justice and the law is a means to establish contributions are not only being justice for all.

22 Philadelphia Bar Reporter August 2008 philadelphiabar.org Anthony R. La Ratta Daniel J. Rovner, a of Archer & Greiner, partner at Post & People P.C. spoke on “Liti- Post LLC, has been gation Aspects of appointed as a mem- Accountings” at Ac- ber of the Hearing counting for Estates Committee for the Danielle Banks, a Cindy M. Perr of and Trusts in New Disciplinary Board partner with Stradley GluckWalrath LLP Jersey, a Lorman of the Supreme Ronon Stevens & presented “COAH’s Education Services seminar presented Court of Pennsylvania. Young, LLP, has Third Round Rules: June 27. He has been installed as treasurer been appointed to Their Impact on of the Estate and Financial Planning Carl A. Solano, a partner with Schnader the Pennsylvania Bar Municipal and Council of Southern New Jersey. Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP, received a Association House of County Govern- Pennsylvania Bar Association Pro Bono Delegates. ment” at the New Shanon S. Levin, a shareholder with Award in recognition of his respective Jersey Association of Counties Annual Hangley Aronchick Segal & Pudlin, has record and dedication to pro bono work Ann Thornton Field, a member of Cozen Conference in Atlantic City, N.J. on June been elected to the Board of Directors of and public service. O’Connor, has been named vice chair 11. the Philadelphia Children’s Alliance. of the Board of Visitors of the National Marc P. Weingarten, a partner in the Judicial College. Peter J. Tucci, a partner with Fox Roth- Justice Sandra Schultz Newman, a mem- Locks Law Firm, made the presentation schild LLP, presented “Tips for Comply- ber of Cozen O’Connor, recently served “Trial Strategies and Techniques From Marc S. Raspanti, a partner with Pietra- ing With the Foreign Corrupt Practices as a panelist for “The Perils and Pitfalls Both Sides of the Bar” to a joint seminar gallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, Act” at a Delaware Valley Chapter of the of 1925(b)” a seminar presented by the of the Kentucky Justice Association and LLP, presented at Hamline University Association of Corporate Counsel event Pennsylvania Bar Institute. She recently the Kentucky Defense Counsel on May School of Law on April 25, 2008 in St. on June 17. served as the moderator for a roundtable 16 in Louisville, Ky. Paul, Minn. discussion of “Women in the Profession,” Gary D. Bressler, a sponsored by The Legal Intelligencer and Michael F. Barrett, managing shareholder Kenneth J. Warren, a shareholder with member of Eckert Pennsylvania Law Weekly. of Saltz, Mongeluzzi, Barrett & Bendesky, Hangley Aronchick Segal & Pudlin, Seamans Cherin and PC, has been elected to the Board of recently served as a panelist at the Eastern Mellott, LLC, was Christopher Lee and Walter S. Zimolong Directors of the Louis D. Brandeis Law Water Resources Conference in Char- recently elected to of Jacoby Donner, P.C., were presenters Society Foundation. lotte, N.C. sponsored by the American serve as chair of the with the construction insurance specialists Bar Association Section of Environment, Pro Bono Commit- of the Graham Company on “The New Roberta Jacobs-Meadway and Richard Energy, and Resources. Warren has also tee of the Eastern AIA Documents and the Introduction to E. Peirce of Eckert Seamans Cherin and been named a trustee of the Academy of District of Pennsyl- the ConsensusDOCS” in Atlantic City Mellott, LLC served as faculty for the Natural Sciences. vania Bankruptcy Conference. on May 16. American Law Institute-American Bar Association live video webcast “Hot Top- Timothy R. Lawn of Raynes McCarty was Fred Blume of Blank Rome LLP was Deborah J. Zateeny, a partner at Zateeny ics in Internet Law for Business Lawyers: recently inducted into the Bishop McDe- honored as Man of the Year at the Loftus, LLP, was a panelist at the Pennsyl- Don’t Get Caught in the ‘Net,” on June vitt High School Alumni Hall of Fame. Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Chapter vania Bar Institute’s 6th Annual Nonprof- 3. of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of it Institute in Philadelphia on May 13. Michael M. Meloy, a partner with Manko, America’s 323rd Annual Renaissance Ball, Mary Theresa Metzler, a partner with Bal- Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP recently par- held at the Hyatt Regency at Penn’s Land- Claudia Z. Springer, managing partner of lard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP, was ticipated in a panel on “Climate Change: ing in Philadelphia on May 3. Reed Smith LLP’s Philadelphia office, has recently elected director/board member New Thinking for New Weather” at the been named to the Board of Directors of of the Labor and Employment Relations University of Delaware inaugural Forum Joseph M. Manko, a founding partner of the National Adoption Center. Association Philadelphia Chapter. in Newark, Del. Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP, has been recognized for his environmental David N. Hofstein, a shareholder with Stewart M. Wiener, senior intellectual Aaron Krauss, a member of Cozen endeavors and service to the community Hofstein Weiner & Levity, P.C., was a property counsel at Motorola, Inc., orga- O’Connor, recently lectured for the Chil- by the Lower Merion Environmental guest on the “Michael Smerconish Show” nized a debate on “The Reporter’s Privi- ean and American Chamber of Com- Advisory Council, which has created the on WPHT 1210 AM, where he spoke on lege vs. National Security,” presented by merce of Greater Philadelphia. Joseph M. Manko Lifetime Achievement the custody litigation regarding the Fun- the Federalist Society at Blank Rome LLP Award. damentalist Church of Latter Day Saints. on June 2. On May 22, he was elected to Michael A. Schwartz, a partner with Pep- the Board of Directors of the Benjamin per Hamilton LLP, has been appointed H. Ronald Klasko, the founding partner of Richard D. Steel, a partner with Steel, Franklin American Inn of Court. by Gov. Edward G. Rendell to the Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer LLP, re- Rudnick & Ruben, addressed attorneys Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and cently addressed more than 75 corporate at the U.S. Department of Justice in Delinquency. HR managers and relocation specialists Washington, D.C., on various matters on “Hot Business Immigration Topics” involving immigration laws on May 15. nNames ARE NEWS Curtis L. Golkow, a partner with Fox at a program sponsored by the Bay Area Rothschild LLP, recently presented at the Professionals in Relocation Management H. Robert Fiebach, a member of Cozen “People” highlights news of members’ Main Line Association for Continuing and the Alliance of Business Immigration O’Connor, recently lectured on the “Tri- awards, honors or appointments of a Education CPE for CPA’s seminar on Lawyers. partite Relationship Between Lawyer and community or civic nature. Information Succession Planning on May 8. Insured” for the 2008 Legal Malpractice may be sent to Jeff Lyons, Senior Manag- ing Editor, Philadelphia Bar Reporter, Marc Furman, a partner with Cohen Seg- and Risk Conference. Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Market Richard J. Bortnick, a member of Cozen lias Pallas Greenhall & Furman, PC, was St., 11th fl., Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2955. Dennis R. Suplee O’Connor, recently spoke on the U.S. a co-presenter for the Associated Builders , a partner with Schnad- Fax: (215) 238-1159. E-mail: reporter@ subprime credit meltdown for C5’s 11th & Contractors of Southeast Pennsylvania er Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP, has been philabar.org. Color photos are also Annual D&O Liability Insurance Con- seminar “The Unions Are Coming - Are elected to a four-year term to the Saint welcome. ference in London, England. You Ready” on May 15. Joseph’s University Board of Trustees. philadelphiabar.org August 2008 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 23 T

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