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June 2004 The Monthly Newspaper of the Philadelphia Bar Association Vol. 33, No. 6 Scalia: Leave Constitution Alone

by Jeff Lyons interpretation.” Scalia was the third Supreme The U.S. Constitution should Court justice to speak to the Ass- get an “honest, lawyerly interpre- ociation in six months. Justices tation,” U.S. Supreme Court Assoc- Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sandra iate Justice Antonin Scalia told an Day O’Connor spoke to members audience of nearly 800 people at last October. the Association’s April 29 “I’m honored to have the first Quarterly Meeting and Luncheon. awardee be Jerry Shestack. If all of Scalia, who spoke for more your awardees are of that quality than 45 minutes, also presented they will do me honor, rather the Association’s inaugural Justice than me to them,” Scalia said. Antonin Scalia Award for Profess- American Bar Association Pres- ional Excellence to WolfBlock ident Dennis W. Archer praised partner Jerome J. Shestack. Shestack as the “embodiment of “I’m really honored to have an professionalism.” award named after me. It’s a little “His ABA presidency was cen- risky. You should really wait until tered around the promotion of a person is dead. You never know ethics and professionalism in the what he’ll do later,” Scalia told the legal profession. His tireless rally- capacity crowd. ing of the ABA’s sections and divi- In urging attorneys to keep the sions, committees and commis- original intent of the Constitution sions focused on enhancing our in mind, he said, “Let’s call a halt. professional values and increasing We’ve done a lot of good things the respect for the profession this way, some bad things as well. which ultimately allows us to ad- But we’re beginning to see the ev- vance the rule of law. We are all il effects. Let’s not do it anymore. better off as a result of it. He con- Let’s get back to taking the text tinues to serve as a guide for ev- Photo by Jeff Lyons and giving it an honest, lawyerly continued on page 4 U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin Scalia addresses the Association on April 29.

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PHILADELPHIA 2 JUNE 2004 / BAR REPORTER Education Opportunities Still Unequal by Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua Majorie O. Rendell, and Judges Bruce significantly lower than the average W. Kauffman and Clifford Scott Green per-pupil expenditure of the majority Here’s something that both Pres- FRONTLINE of the U.S. District Court. It was hard of surrounding school districts.” In fact, ident George W. Bush and Sen. John F. not to be moved by the judicial pre- while Philadelphia spends about $7,600 Kerry agree on: The 50th anniversary sentation that climaxed with Mayor per pupil on education, Abington of the Supreme Court’s historic deci- Street’s dramatic entrance into the spends nearly $9,000 per pupil and sion in Brown v. Board of Education chal- school district auditorium while he Cherry Hill spends nearly $10,000. And lenges each and every one of us to join read his portion of the decision. remember - the needs are much the struggle to ensure equal education- Later in the program, a stimulating greater in Philadelphia. On top of all al opportunities for all Americans. Town Hall meeting was moderated by this, for the most part the schools in Indeed, both candidates agree that Temple University Beasley School of our region continue to experience de- we have much work to do in this Law Professor Phoebe A. Haddon. She facto segregation based largely on geo- regard. engaged a large group of students, graphic and/or socio-economic factors. The President says that anti-dis- ward and (much as the events attended educators and lawyers in the discourse In short, Brown reminds us that we crimination laws must be “vigorously by President Bush and Sen. Kerry) it and it was heartening to see so many are simply not providing equal educa- enforced” because “the habits of racism also confronted us with the reality of of our Philadelphia school students tional opportunity. Not by a long shot. in America have not all been broken.” unfinished business. passionately involved in the discussion. “While our schools are no longer Sen. Kerry says that “Brown began to Video testimonials from seven Many of the students relayed stories segregated by law, they are still not tear down the walls of inequality,” but prominent Philadelphia lawyers and observations that gave the pro- equal in opportunity and excellence,” he adds “the next great challenge is to focused on “Brown remembered” and gram and the discussion vitality and President Bush said on May 17. And on put up a ladder of opportunity for all.” brought us back to the time of the relevance. Once again I found myself the same day, Sen. Kerry declared: “We The President and Sen. Kerry made decision. These personal testimonials energized and challenged by the need to renew our commitment to one these observations during the recent from those who lived through Brown insights and views expressed by a new America. We should not delude our- Brown commemorative events held in were not limited to Philadelphia but generation. selves into thinking for an instant that Topeka, Kan. also took us to the South where, unlike An informal lunch gave us the because Brown represents the law, we Here in Philadelphia, the Bar the North, segregation was openly chance to hear from School District have achieved our goal, that the work Association joined with the School practiced. Our real-life witnesses who CEO Paul Vallas who brought the of Brown is done.” District of Philadelphia to observe the experienced the firsthand effects of the whole program together and related Brown decision also looked ahead and the issues to the Philadelphia School Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua, a partner at Saul Ewing LLP, is Brown anniversary during a special Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association. His e- half-day program at the School District told us what Brown failed to accom- District in 2004 and beyond. Vallas is a mail address is [email protected]. headquarters. Thanks in large part to plish. passionate advocate for public educa- the fine work of program co-chairs The program also included student tion - a strong leader who stresses Marsha Levick (of the Juvenile Law presentations of selected Brown argu- innovation, decentralization, commu- Center) and Wendy Beetlestone (gener- ments re-enacted by mock trial cham- nity involvement and measurable per- al counsel for the school district) who pions from Northeast and Masterman formance for the schools. were assisted by people like Michael high schools. This was followed by one If you could see our public schools Editor-in-Chief Hayes of our Young Lawyers Division, of the most stirring parts of the pro- the way I did during our program on Molly Peckman, Esq. this turned out to be an event that will gram: a reading of the Brown decision May 5 you would be very proud. And long be remembered. I know that it by Mayor John F. Street, Common Pleas yet, there is so much more that needs Associate Editor Sunah Park, Esq. will always be one of the treasured Court President Judge Frederica A. to be done. Philadelphia public schools memories of my year as Chancellor. Massiah-Jackson, U.S. District Court are still grossly underfunded. The Contributing Editor Our Brown anniversary observance Chief Judge James T. Giles, U.S. Third school district itself admits that per- Richard Max Bockol, Esq. forced us to look back as well as for- Circuit Judges Theodore A. McKee and pupil spending in Philadelphia “is still Advisory Editors Bruce H. Bikin, Esq. Merih O. Erhan, Esq. Marc W. Reuben, Esq.

Save June 11 for Federal Bench-Bar Event Director of Publications and New Media Mark A. Tarasiewicz Lawyers and judges who practice Courts Committee Chair Rudolph attorneys Mark A. Aronchick, Thomas and preside in the federal courts are Garcia, a partner at Saul Ewing LLP, R. Kline and Carolyn P. Short. Managing Editor Jeff Lyons invited to the 2004 Federal Bench-Bar and Committee Vice Chair Abbe F. Conference participants can hear a Conference on Friday, June 11 at Ash- Fletman, a partner at WolfBlock. “Report from the U.S. Attorney's Office,” Copy Editor bourne Country Club in Cheltenham, U.S. District Court Chief Judge James presented by U.S. Attorney Patrick L. Kate Maxwell Pa. The event is co-sponsored by the T. Giles and Garcia will open the con- Meehan, with topics of interest to the Associate Executive Director Association’s Federal Courts Committee ference with welcoming remarks. criminal bar. for Communications and Public Affairs and the Pennsylvania Bar Institute. Fletman will introduce the first session, Next, a presentation of “Recent Daniel A. Cirucci The conference, an educational and “The Vanishing Jury Trial and Its Effects Developments and Hot Topics” will fea- Executive Director recreational event for federal court on Judges, Lawyers and Clients.” Panel ture reports by U.S. District Court Chief Kenneth Shear practitioners and judges, offers 2.5 sub- includes U.S. District Court Judges Leg- Judge James T. Giles, U.S. Bankruptcy The Philadelphia Bar Reporter (ISSN 1098-5352) is published monthly and available by subscription for stantive and .5 ethics continuing legal rome D. Davis, Lowell A. Reed Jr., and Court Judge Kevin J. Carey, U.S. District $45 per year by the Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 education credits and will be held from Timothy J. Savage and attorneys Abbe Court Chief Magistrate Judge James R. Market St., 11th fl., Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2911. Periodicals postage paid at Philadelphia, Pa. POST- 8:10 a.m. to 1 p.m. On-site registration F. Fletman, Robert C. Heim, Chief Melinson and U.S. District Court Clerk MASTER: Send address changes to Philadelphia Bar and a continental breakfast begin at Federal Defender Maureen Kearney of Court Michael E. Kunz. This will be Reporter, c/o Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Market St., 11 fl., Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2911. 7:30 a.m. Litigators and judges will then Rowley and Jerome J. Shestack. followed by a panel discussion includ- Telephone: (215) 238-6300. Association Web site: www.philadelphiabar.org. Newspaper e-mail address: discuss topics of interest in the Eastern The next panel will be “Is Technol- ing attorneys Mitchell L. Bach, Deborah [email protected]. The editorial and other views District of Pennsylvania. Following an ogy All It’s Cracked Up to Be?” The R. Gross and Charisse R. Lillie. expressed in the Philadelphia Bar Reporter are not nec- essarily those of the Association, its officers, or its on-site luncheon, the afternoon is open panel will include U.S. District Court Chief Judge Giles and Committee members. Advertising rates and information are avail- for relaxing and golf. Judges Harvey Bartle III, Bruce W. Chair Garcia will then lead a session on able from Media Two, 22 W. Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 305, Towson, Md., 21204. Telephone: (410) 828-0120. Conference planners are Federal Kauffman and Cynthia M. Rufe and continued on page 8

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PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / JUNE 2004 3 At a reception before the April Quarterly Meeting, Chancellor Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua (from left) meets with U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonin Scalia, Scalia Award recipient Jerome J. Shestack, Allan M. Dabrow and former FBI director William Sessions. At right, Justice Scalia greets U.S. District Court Senior Judge Norma L. Shapiro.

select and approve federal judges will naturally want only those who agree with them politically, Scalia said. Photos by Jeff Lyons Justice Scalia said that labeling ution - the right to abortion, the right JUNE QUARTERLY sions,” he said. judges as “extremist” or “moderate” to homosexual sodomy - which were In an annual Philadelphia lawyer shows how the courts have trans- continued from page 1 so little rooted in the traditions of the tradition, Chancellor Gabriel L.I. formed into something the authors of American people that they were crimi- ery president who’s come after him,” Bevilacqua presented Immediate-Past the Constitution did not want. nal for 200 years,” Justice Scalia said. Archer said. Chancellor Audrey C. Talley with a “Federal judges are always dealing He said his colleagues may soon “I am deeply honored to receive replica of a gold box given to Alexan- with a text, either the text of a statute discover a right to assisted suicide this inaugural award,” Shestack said. der Hamilton for his successful defense or the text of the Constitution,” he said. between the lines of the text of the “Mr. Justice, ever since you led your of printer John Peter Zenger. The box, “What in the world is a moderate in- Constitution. “We’re not ready to class at Harvard Law School, excellence which is given only to former Chan- terpretation of a text? If you have a announce that right now,” he said. has been your hallmark. And in this cellors, is inscribed, “Aquired not by contract you want to interpret, you “Check back with us.” home of the Declaration of money, but by character.” won’t say, ‘I want to take it to a moder- Independence and the Constitution, all In his remarks, Justice Scalia praised ate lawyer.’ “ of us appreciate your unflagging devo- the resiliency of the U.S. Constitution, In discussing some of the U.S. tion to the words and intent of our noting it had survived longer than Supreme Court’s most notable rulings Web founding fathers.” constitutions in France, Germany and of the last half century, Justice Scalia Shestack said his grandfather, an Italy. said the Court was wrong to say the check Orthodox rabbi, taught him that the Justice Scalia also decried the politi- Constitution requires that lawyers be For the full text of Jerome√ J. She- most vital command in the Old cization of judicial selection, saying the provided to poor people accused of stack’s remarks in acceptance of Testament was “Justice, justice shalt process has become too partisan. crimes. He said it was also wrong to the inaugural Justice Antonin Sca- thou pursue.” He said he fell in love As long as judges tinker with the find that the First Amendment imposes lia Award for Professional Excellen- with the law. “And while in law school, Constitution to “do what the people limits on libel lawsuits. ce, visit www.philadelphiabar.org I also fell in love with Marciarose. want,” instead of what the document “We have now determined that lib- and click on “Newsroom” Happily, both remain sustaining pas- actually commands, politicians who erties exist under the federal Constit-

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PHILADELPHIA 4 JUNE 2004 / BAR REPORTER Charity Run Raises $90,000 in 25th Year

Nearly 700 runners and by the following sponsoring walkers took part in the Ass- legal firms: Akin Gump ociation’s 25th Annual Charity Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP; Run on Sunday, May 16. The Anapol, Schwartz, Weiss, Co- race, along West River Drive, han, Feldman and Smalley, Joshua M. Feissner raised more than $90,000 for P.C.; Barrack, Rodos & Bacine; (above) makes his way the Support Center for Child Blank Rome LLP; Buchanan along the race route. Advocates and American Ingersoll PC; Caesar, Rivise, Diabetes Association. Bernstein, Cohen & Pokotilow, Duane Morris LLP won the Ltd.; Cozen O’Connor; Drink- legal team competition. The er Biddle; Fox Rothschild LLP; Law Offices of General Coun- Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, sel in Harrisburg finished sec- Coleman & Goggin; Mont- ond and Eisenberg, Rothweil- gomery, McCracken, Walker & er, Schleifer, Weintein & Wink- Rhoads, LLP; Neil A. Morris ler, P.C. came in third. Associates, PC; Pepper Ham- For the sixth straight year, ilton LLP; RatnerPrestia; Ray- the Bar individual men’s and nes, McCarty, Binder, Ross & women’s races were won by Mundy; Reed Smith, LLP; Se- Neill Clark and Mary Tomich. manoff, Ormsby, Greenberg & Photos by Jeff Lyons The Association was aided Torchia, LLC; WolfBlock and Frank P. Cervone (center in middle left photo), execu- in its fund-raising efforts by Woodcock Washburn LLP. tive director of the Support Center for Child Advocates, contributions from the follow- chats with Chancellor Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua and his ing sponsors: Wawa, Inc., Firs- wife, Phyllis, before the May 16 race. Vice Chancellor Trust, Iron Mountain, the Alan M. Feldman (above at left) and his brother, Philadelphia Bar Association, Web Elliott, participated in the race. Both finished in under The Legal Intelligencer, JuriStaff, 26 minutes. Chancellor-Elect Andrew A. Chirls (left check Inc., UpDate Legal and USI For race results, √visit photo) greets Board of Governors Vice Chair Patrice A. Colburn Insurance Service, www.philadelphiabar.org Toland after she completed the 5-kilometer walk. and in considerable measure

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PHILADELPHIA 6 JUNE 2004 / BAR REPORTER Chancellor: Inequities Compel Tax Reform by Daniel A. Cirucci percent for residents.” Bevilacqua said that this constitutes Calling for “an end to tax inequities” an inequity. He further argued that the and additional tax reforms, Chancellor affected law firms and businesses were Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua told members of also penalized through the tax on net Philadelphia City Council that “without income because they cannot deduct a more competitive tax climate, Phila- payments made to partners, even delphia will not prosper and well- where partners perform a significant known Philadelphia law firms may level of service on behalf of the part- eventually be forced to maintain only nership. Photo by Mark A. Tarasiewicz a nominal presence within the city Bevilacqua was joined in his testi- National Constitution Center President and CEO Richard Stengel and Chancellor limits.” mony by Vice Chancellor Alan M. Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua met on May 19 before a ceremony unveiling the Founding “I cannot overstate the importance Feldman. He said the full leadership of Donors Wall in the NCC’s Grand Hall that includes the name of the Philadelphia Bar of the tax reform measures which you the Bar Association “wants to demon- Association. Above, Stengel and Bevilacqua stand in front of the National Power of an are considering and the actions which strate the sustained commitment of our Hour Wall, which was dedicated on May 22. It bears the Chancellor’s name, along you may take,” Bevilacqua said in his Association and its members to tax with the names of other NCC supporters from the legal community. May 10 testimony before City Council. reform. We’re not asking for a special The Chancellor said City Council could treatment. We simply want tax equity region,” Bevilacqua said. “What’s more, The Chancellor said that without begin to move in the right direction by and reasonable reform.” these firms represent only about one- the legal services sector “Center City as eliminating a provision of the Philadel- Taking the members of Council on a third of all Philadelphia lawyers and it exists today would be totally unrec- phia business tax that effectively pen- “virtual walk up Market Street West,” support staff.” ognizable. Whole parts of it might be alizes businesses conducted in partner- Bevilacqua pointed to 12 nationally “Think of where Philadelphia would deserted, blighted, barren.’’ He told the ship vs. those conducted in corporate known Philadelphia law firms on be without the legal services sector members of Council “that we want to form. “Right now, the city effectively Market Street, which employ nearly concentrated mostly in Center City. We see our city continue to grow and taxes partner income at a combined 5,000 people. The Chancellor told are a regional, economic powerhouse,” prosper. We want to work with the city rate of at least 6.7 percent but taxes Council members that the 23 largest the Chancellor explained. “The jobs government and with City Council to compensations paid to owners of busi- Philadelphia law firms employ nearly that these law firms bring to our city continue to bring good jobs and solid nesses operated as corporations or sole 10,000 people. “If these law firms were are good jobs. The ancillary businesses businesses to the city. We can start with proprietorships at a rate ranging from part of one company, they would be that these law firms support are good the change that I have recommended 3.9 percent for non-residents to 4.5 one of the biggest companies in the businesses.” today,” he concluded.

PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / JUNE 2004 7 Philadelphia Bar Association June Quarterly Meeting and Luncheon Thursday, June 24 at Noon at the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue, Broad and Walnut Streets

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Ogletree, Congressman ning Edition” and “All Things Consid- at the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Communications and Society Program, Chaka Fattah, ABA President Dennis W. ered,” as well as “Talk of the Nation.” Bellevue. Washington Journalism Center, and the Archer and Dr. Cornel W. West. The new members include: Williams is the author of the new 50 Years: Jerome R. Balka, Ed- book My Soul Looks Back in Wonder, an ward B. Bergman, Frederick Blum- account and anecdotal look at the berg, John Butterworth, Theodore S. Brown v. Board of Education ruling. Will- Coxe, Samuel E. Dennis, John F.A. iams will sign copies of the book, FREE WEBSITE EVALUATION! Earley, Louis S. Fine, Robert Freed- which will be available for purchase at man, John C. Garner, Charles A.J. the Quarterly Meeting. Additionally, Valued at $125! Halpin Jr., Nelson G. Harris, James A. Williams is the author of the critically Jennings, Arnold M. Kessler, Judge acclaimed biography, Thurgood Marshall - William A. 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PHILADELPHIA 8 JUNE 2004 / BAR REPORTER Make Networking More Than Client Contacts by Kim R. Jessum possible. the weekend meeting is a golf tourna- In the third case, I attended the ment on Saturday. A few of us weren’t Throughout this year, I’ve stressed Pennsylvania Bar Association Young interested in playing golf and didn’t to young lawyers to “get connected” to YLD UPDATE Lawyers Division meeting in Maryland want to spend the day sitting at the the Bar Association, the community last summer. The main activity during continued on page 10 and to other young lawyers. One bene- ficial way of getting connected to the Bar Association and other young law- ATTORNEY DISIPLINARY/ETHICS MATTERS yers is through networking. Network- Representation, Consultation ing is not just about soliciting business, but making long-lasting friends and and Expert Testimony in contacts that help, or who may be able Matters Involving Ethical Issues and/or to help you in the future. In my case, my involvement in the the Rules of Professional Conduct Philadelphia Bar Association and other know the attorney and knew that she organizations has allowed me to meet would do good work. My friend was many attorneys of different ages and grateful, my friend’s mother got a fair JAMES C. SCHWARTZMAN, ESQ. practice areas. Because of these con- deal, and the attorney later referred a Schwartzman & Associates, P.C. tacts, I have been able to find a quali- potential client to me. 1760 Market St. 12th Floor fied attorney for a close friend, make a In the second case, I was recently job change from outside counsel to in- looking to change employment. I was Phila., PA 19103 house counsel and learn how to rock not sure if I wanted to move to a cor- (215) 563-2233 climb. poration, an intellectual property bou- In the first case, my friend’s mother tique or another large firm. I spoke to Former Chairman, Disciplinary Board of was involved in contract negotiations several attorneys whom I met through for her small business. I knew that she different organizations and received the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania; could not afford much, but needed the advice I needed to make a decision. Former Chairman Continuing Legal Education Board of help reviewing a contract. I referred I also received several interviews the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania; her to an attorney, whom I met through these contacts. Being known Former Federal Prosecutor through my involvement in a local in the legal community as an active intellectual property organization. participant and leader in bar organiza- AV Rated Through this organization, I got to tions helped make these opportunities

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PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / JUNE 2004 9 Class Action Awards Assist Bar Foundation by Edward F. Chacker tice we have to give Dad his due) was now permit use of funds for other one of three lead counsel in the suc- public-interest purposes by education- Lawyers love their Latin. As a BAR FOUNDATION cessful Aetna shareholders case. al, charitable and other public-service Philadelphia trial lawyer res ipsa loquitor As sometimes happens in class ac- organizations. Using this statement of (the thing speaks for itself) is right up tion lawsuits, there was money left ov- purpose for cy-pres awards is quite un- there for me. er after the distribution of funds to all derstandable. It’s why U.S. District Business lawyers love caveat emptor the claimants. Residual damage awards Court Judge John R. Padova approved (let the buyer beware). Criminal are possible in class action suits, where Deborah Gross’s petition to award the lawyers have mens rea (a guilty state of not all of the plaintiffs collect their leftover funds from the Aetna case to mind) and crimen falsi (a crime of portion of the damage awards. Because the Bar Foundation. deceit). The appellate lawyers go wild the court cannot hold the funds forev- In the past, we have benefited from with res judicata (a matter decided) and er, members of the plaintiff class are the efforts of former Bar Foundation stare decises (to stand by that which was given a time limit within which they Board member Sherrie Savett who suc- decided). know what cy-pres means. must claim their share. When they fail cessfully petitioned that several cy-pres As a practicing lawyer I have gotten Your Bar Foundation has just bene- to make the claim in time, the court awards go to the Bar Foundation. to use these and so many other Latin fited to the sum of $61,879.48 because may find itself with no recipient of the The best part of all is that the very phrases, but as the president of the one of our own great class action law- damage award. nature of the Philadelphia Bar Found- Philadelphia Bar Foundation, my yers not only knew the term but und- The courts have stated that while ation makes us uniquely qualified to favorite phrase is actually French – cy- erstands that residual money from a use of funds for purposes closely relat- be the recipient of cy-pres residual pres. Many of you know the Latin class-action suit can do a lot of good. ed to their origin is still the best cy-pres funds. We make grants to organizations phrases I used. But few people, except Deborah Gross of the Law Office of application, the doctrine of cy-pres and that work in any number of legal iss- our judges and class action lawyers, Bernard Gross (after 40 years of prac- the court’s broad equitable powers continued on page 17

the friends I made from other events. especially important to attorneys in the fund-raiser. Go with friends and YLD UPDATE Through networking, I have built a smaller firms and those building a colleagues or venture out on your own continued from page 9 circle of friends and acquaintances that practice. There is no greater benefit in and set a goal to meet a number of pool. So, we decided to hire a guide to is invaluable. In addition to what I the profession than knowing others people. You’ll never regret putting forth teach us rock climbing. It was definite- already described, I can honestly say who are experiencing the same prob- so little for such great rewards. ly a noteworthy experience and gave that I am able to go to any event and lems and successes as you. They can us something to talk about that night. I know that I will see someone I recog- help you along the way. wouldn’t have done it had it not been nize and have the opportunity to meet My advice to you is to attend the Kim R. Jessum, chair of the Young Lawyers Division, is patent counsel for Rohm and Haas Company. Her e-mail for my attendance at the meeting and new and interesting people. This is next Young Lawyers Division event or address is [email protected].

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PHILADELPHIA 10 JUNE 2004 / BAR REPORTER ¨

Special Pull-Out Guide 2004 Bench-Bar Conference November 5 & 6, 2004

The Philadelphia Bar Association Gratefully Acknowledges the Generous Support of

Official Sponsors of the 2004 Bench-Bar Conference Join Us Nov. 5 & 6 at the Spectacular Borgata Dear Colleague: have never attended a Bench- events will take place in a dra- The 2004 Bench-Bar Conference is On Nov. 5 and 6 at the new Borgata Bar Conference, this is your matic new world-class confer- an opportunity to refresh and renew Hotel Spa and Casino in Atlantic City chance to take advantage of a ence facility that is part of the your sense of professionalism, meet we will combine tradition with innova- unique learning experience that Borgata. With ballrooms and new friends, become better acquainted tion when we convene the Philadel- combines camaraderie and meeting rooms all on one level, with the judiciary and enjoy all the phia Bar Association’s Bench-Bar Con- social events with for-credit workshops and social events amenities of what has quickly become ference. substantive law workshops. are conveniently located in a one of the region’s finest hotel/spa des- For those of you who have attended The very nature of a Bench- quiet atmosphere - and easily tinations. a Bench-Bar Conference in the past, Bar Conference ideally pro- Bevilacqua accessible. Plus, we’ve arranged Complete your Bench-Bar registra- your wish is about to be granted: The motes a free and open exchan- for a conference package price tion today to reserve your place at this Bench-Bar is back and it contains all of ge between judges and lawyers. That (and special hotel rates) that makes it conference. the features and elements you’ve al- will be a primary feature of this event. easy for you to be a part of the entire Sincerely, ways enjoyed. For those of you who And all of our meetings and social weekend. Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua, Chancellor

2004 Bench-Bar2004 ConferenceBench-Bar Conference Registration Form Bench-Bar RegistrationNov. Form 5 & 6, 2004 • Atlantic City, N.J. (Please Note: Judges will receive separate conference materials.)

Returns to Each attendee must fill out an individual registration form (non-attorney guests may be included on the form). Please complete this form in its entirety. Make checks payable to the “Philadelphia Bar Association” and mail to: 2004 Bench-Bar Conference, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Market Atlantic City Street, 11th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107, or pay with your credit card below and fax to 215-238-1159. by Daniel A. Cirucci REGISTRATION TYPE ASSOCIATION ASSOC. MEMBER Ð NON-MEMBER AMOUNT MEMBER YLD, PUBLIC INTEREST & ATTORNEY OWED Atlantic City will welcome Philadel- GOVERNMENT ATTORNEYS phia lawyers and judges once again Full Conference Ð Early Bird (Before 10/01/04) when the Association convenes its 40th Price is Per Person and Includes: Friday Opening Luncheon, Friday Night Grand Reception, Saturday $395.00 $345.00 $445.00 Bench-Bar Conference at the new Bor- Breakfast, Saturday Closing Luncheon, Course gata Hotel Casino & Spa on Nov. 5 and Materials and Five Credits of CLE. 6, 2004. Full Conference Ð Regular (After 10/01/04) Chancellor Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua Price is Per Person and Includes: Friday Opening has appointed former Board of Luncheon, Friday Night Grand Reception, Saturday $445.00 $395.00 $495.00 Breakfast, Saturday Closing Luncheon, Course Governors Chair Materials and Five Credits of CLE. Jeffrey M. Lindy as One Day Attendee Registration Ð Friday Only chair of the confer- Price is Per Person and Includes: Friday Opening ence. Plans are Luncheon, Friday Night Grand Reception and $245.00 $195.00 $295.00 Course Materials and CLE Credits for Friday only. being finalized for One Day Attendee Registration Ð Saturday Only a conference that Price is Per Person and Includes: Saturday will mix substan- Breakfast, Saturday Closing Luncheon and Course $245.00 $195.00 $295.00 tive law workshops Materials and CLE credits for Saturday only. Grand Reception Ð Friday Evening Only and social events in Price is per person and includes the reception only. $100.00 $75.00 $125.00 Lindy a relaxed environ- ment that will allow attendees to earn up to 5.5 CLE SUB-TOTAL: ______credits over two days. Non-Attorney Guest Registration - $125.00 Per Guest “I’m happy that after an absence of Price is per guest and includes food and social functions only. 17 years we will reconvene the Phila- Please register me for _____ Guest(s) x $125.00 Per Guest GUEST TOTAL: ______delphia Bar Association Bench-Bar Conference in Atlantic City,” Bevilacqua TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: ______said. “Now, the bench and the bar can once again come together in a setting Attendee Name: ______outside of Center City for discussion, education and camaraderie.” Nickname on Badge (if different from above): ______The Chancellor noted that “for many years our Philadelphia lawyers Company/Organization Name:______and the members of our judiciary looked forward to this fall conference Guest Name(s): ______for professional growth and enrich- Address: ______ment. Since 1997, though, we haven't had a full-fledged Bench-Bar Confer- Phone: ______Fax: ______Email: ______ence. Well, we can begin looking for- ward to this event once again because Special/Dietary Needs: ______the 2004 Bench-Bar Conference at the Borgata will provide us with a great Emergency Contact Name: ______Phone: ______program in Atlantic City.” Bevilacqua said the 2004 Bench-Bar Card Type: _____ AMEX _____ Mastercard _____VISA Conference will be “all new” but will also contain familiar features for those Card Number: ______Exp. Date: ______who fondly remember past Bench-Bar events. “We’ve incorporated some of Cardholder Name: ______continued on page BB3

PHILADELPHIA BB2 JUNE 2004 / BAR REPORTER Wide Range of CLE Available at Bench Bar

More than a dozen CLE programs will hold a program on the advantages are being offered at the Association’s 2004 Bench-Bar Schedule of pro bono in the environment of a Bench-Bar Conference at the Borgata in large law firm. Atlantic City on Nov. 5 and 6. There are Friday, Nov. 5, 2004 The State Civil Committee will topics to interest practitioners in many 12 p.m...... Opening Luncheon present a course on alternatives to the different disciplines. 2:15 p.m...... CLE Programs jury trial. Alternative dispute The Family Law Section will 3:15 p.m...... Break resolution, mediation, arbitration offer a program on 21st century issues 3:30 p.m...... CLE Programs and settlement conferences will all be in family law. The program will feature 6:30 p.m...... Grand Reception discussed. The State Civil Comm- a panel of judges. ittee will also sponsor a program on The Public Interest Section Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004 appeals from arbitration and issues program will focus on an update on 8 a.m...... Breakfast Buffet with new civil rules 1311.1 disabilities law. Judges and attorneys 9:30 a.m...... CLE Programs Another program on health care will be part of that panel. 10:30 a.m...... Break law and non-litigation issues will also There will be a panel on the impact 11 a.m...... CLE Programs be offered. Third-party cases and their of immigration issues on labor law 12:15 p.m...... Closing Luncheon relationship to workers’ compen- and employment, a course that sation cases will be discussed in will be of interest to human resources another course. and labor law attorneys. ced at a later date. The Criminal Justice Section Additionally, there will be a special The Association’s Young Law- The Business Law Section will will present a symposium on the death plenary session with judges. yers Division will hold a special hold an update on Commerce Court penalty, examining funding, mitigation Visit www.philadelphiabar.org for practical program for young lawyers. developments with the city’s and other issues. more details as the 2004 Bench-Bar Details of the program will be announ- Commerce Court judges. The Public Interest Section Conference approaches.

BENCH-BAR the Holiday Inn, the majestic old Traymore Hotel and the continued from page BB2 newer Deauville. During the those elements that people same time, the conference miss from the past confer- began to attract nationally ences but also added features known speakers and work- to attract new attendees and shop participants. younger participants,” he The 1972 conference at explained. He cited the dra- Host Farm in Lancaster, Pa., matic new location of the attracted the largest Bench- conference as one of the Bar audience up to that point prime reasons for the return – more than 600 judges, to Atlantic City. “This is a lawyers and their guests. The place that truly stands apart main panel discussion on in terms of its style, atmos- Saturday focused on prison phere, functionality and reform and included former beauty,” Bevilacqua explained. prison inmate James R. Hoffa. Since its opening last year, In 1978, registrants were Borgata has quickly become able to hike down the an Atlantic City landmark and Boardwalk from their head- one of the most successful quarters at the Deauville attractions of its type in the Hotel and get a glimpse of nation. Borgata features 2,002 Atlantic City’s first hotel-casi- guest rooms and suites, 11 no – Resorts International. The Borgata is the first new hotel casino to open in Atlantic City in 13 years. destination restaurants, 11 In 1988 and 1989 the con- retail boutiques, a 50,000- matic crystal chandelier sus- Conference was held seven full-day program. About 125 ference met in the shadow of square-foot spa, 70,000 square pended from the vaulted ceil- years ago and the last confer- lawyers and judges attended the U.S. Capitol at the new feet of event space, 125,000 ing. The guest reception floor ence in Atlantic City was in the 1959 program. Grand Hyatt Hotel in Wash- square feet of gaming and is an expanse of ochre and 1987. By 1960, Bar leaders were ington, D. C. In 1990 the con- parking for 7,100 cars. Borgata beige-colored marble, quar- The Association’s first ready to move the conference ference moved to Baltimore’s also boasts a state-of-the-art ried from Grenada, Spain, Bench-Bar Conference in away from the city “to keep Inner Harbor and then business center and a distinc- while a dramatic wall of October 1958 was a very the participants from going returned home to tive, finely appointed meet- water, illuminated by a half- informal affair. It was a half- back and forth to their offices Philadelphia in 1991 under ings area that operates much million-dollar lighting treat- day session that followed the and to allow them to devote the theme “Homecoming.” like a separate conference ment, provides a fun back- Association’s October undivided attention to the In 1993 the Bench-Bar center. drop to the reception area. Quarterly Meeting and it con- conference.” Atlantic City Conference opened the new The $1 billion Borgata is The mixture of rich, textured sisted of a brief and limited seemed to be the logical place Pennsylvania Convention the first hotel casino to be and eye-appealing elements is series of workshops attended for such sessions and for Center in Philadelphia. Except built in Atlantic City in 13 carried out throughout the by judges and lawyers at a many years that followed the for a brief return to Baltimore years. The initial impression property. Center City hotel. But Bar conference was held in in 1995, the conference of Borgata’s elegant style is Borgata is offering special leaders were encouraged by Atlantic City, usually over an remained at the Convention marked by the private hotel room rates for Bench-Bar the initial session and by autumn weekend after Labor Center through 1996. The last lobby displaying marble arch- attendees, and registrants can September 1959, what had Day. official Bench-Bar Conference ways, dark wood furnishings purchase the entire confer- now become officially known During the 1960s, the con- was held in 1997 at Eagle and door panels, buttery yel- ence as a package. as the annual Bench-Bar ference moved among several Lodge (now the Ace Center) in low wall accents, and a dra- The last Bench-Bar Conference expanded to a Atlantic City hotels including nearby Lafayette Hill.

PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / JUNE 2004 BB3 2004 Bench-Bar Conference Dining Choices Abound at the Borgata by Mark A. Tarasiewicz

With 11 destination restaurants from which to choose, attendees of the Association’s 2004 Bench-Bar Conference at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa have an impressive array of dining possibilities at their fingertips. But be sure to make your dining reservations early – they are accepted up to 90 days in advance – since weekends are very popular! Dining reservations can be made by calling 1-866-MYBORGATA. Reservations are accepted for Borgata’s five fine-dining restaurants: Specchio, Ombra, Suilan by Susanna Foo, Old Homestead steakhouse, and Mixx. Casual restaurants that do not require reservations include: The Metropolitan, N.O.W. (Noodles of the World), Risi Bisi, Borgata Buffet, Gypsy Bar, and Amphora Lounge. Borgata has truly cooked up a roster of cutting-edge restaurants that reflect the hotel-casino’s signature brand of hospitality. Suilan by Susanna Foo features European-inspired Chinese dishes and Chinese-influenced French dishes. Emerging culinary star Luke Palladino’s Specchio offers refined Italian dishes, while his second restau- rant, Ombra, presents the simpler rus- tic flavors of the Italian countryside. Both draw from an extensive wine cel- lar housing approximately 14,000 bot- tles. Suilan by Susanna Foo features the European-inspired Chinese dishes and the Chinese-influenced French dishes that have earned Chef Susanna Foo a place among the country’s culinary elite. Elegant and modern, the restau- rant features an extensive menu of New World wines, a special tea menu, and a menu of Chinese culinary delica- cies at their most traditional. New York’s classic steakhouse, Old Homestead, has opened a second loca- tion for the first time in its 134-year history. The menu at Borgata’s Old Homestead stays true to New York’s culinary landmark, with a selection of the finest cuts of meat, the freshest seafood and award-winning wines. Rising culinary stars Aaron Sanchez and Edwyn Ferrari are the chefs behind Mixx, Borgata’s restaurant and night- club. The menu reflects both Latin and Metropolitan is a 24-hour cafe gelato bar and oyster bar that is reminiscent of a traditional old European bistro. Asian cultures with dishes that com- Noodles of the World (N.O.W.), acts as a best parts of the very best buffets. Lo- Eclectic food, music and people bine the best of both worlds. After 10 refueling station with its big bowls of cated on the casino floor, Borgata Buf- characterize Gypsy Bar. Live bands, ta- p.m., the snazzy eatery transforms into satisfying noodles from Thailand, Jap- fet is open for breakfast, lunch and ble-dancing bartenders, 20 tequilas and a syncopated dance scene, complete an, China, Korean, Vietnam and dinner, with dishes that range from hearty dishes like Gypsy Chili and Lu- with the hottest DJs. beyond. simple to exotic, hot to cold, and a cul- cky 7 Devil’s Food Brownies combine Metropolitan is Borgata’s 24-hour Attendees can also dig into Italian inary staff at stations throughout serv- to create laid-back fun that everyone cafe gelato bar and oyster bar. Reminis- bistro food at Risi Bisi in the retail ing up smiles with every bite. can enjoy. cent of a traditional old European bis- piazza. The eatery’s patio cafe is perfect The Amphora Lounge is a beautiful The same attention to restaurant tro, Metropolitan features a huge vari- for pizzas, panninis and plenty of peo- place to kick back, enjoy lunch or din- culinary creativity extends throughout ety of traditional and contemporary ple-watching. ner, catch some TV and take a break the property - from room service to American foods to satisfy any taste. Borgata Buffet brings together the from the action. spa cuisine. Bon appetite! In the heart of the casino floor,

PHILADELPHIA BB4 JUNE 2004 / BAR REPORTER Association’s Nominating Committee Formed The Nominating Barbara W. Freedman, non-voting member of the assistant treasurer, and five and indicate the position for Committee of the Philadelphia Rudolph Garcia, Sidney L. committee. seats on the Board of which they wish to run. Bar Association has been Gold, Allan H. Gordon, David The committee has sched- Governors, three of which are Materials should be sub- formed. Committee members B. Harwi, Kim R. Jessum, uled its meetings for Tuesday, to be nominated by the mitted to the Chair of the are Audrey C. Talley (Chair), Marsha L. Levick, George H. Sept. 7 at 12 p.m.; Tuesday, Nominating Committee. Each Nominating Committee, Jeffrey L. Abrams, Daniel-Paul Newman, Rebecca Oct. 12 at 4 p.m. and Wednes- Board seat carries a three-year Audrey C. Talley, c/o Susan Alva, Keith E. Armstrong, Rosenberger-Smolen, David J. day, Oct. 13 at 4 p.m. term. Schrenk, Philadelphia Bar Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua, David Steerman, Mark W. Tanner Offices for which candi- Individuals who wish to Association, 1101 Market St., S. Blum, Andrew A. Chirls, and Raymond K. Walheim. dates are being solicited are be considered for any of the 11th Floor, Philadelphia, PA Lenard A. Cohen, Karen L. Association Secretary vice chancellor, secretary, above offices should submit a 19107-2911, no later than 5 Detamore, Alan M. Feldman, Sayde Joy Ladov serves as a assistant secretary, treasurer, resume of their background p.m., Thursday, Oct. 7.

Women in the Profession Committee SeniorLAW Center’s Silver Celebration Nominees Sought for O’Connor Award

The Women in the Profession Com- mittee is seeking nominations for the 2004 Sandra Day O’Connor Award. Web Deadline for nominations is Friday, June 25. check The award is conferred annually on √ a woman attorney who has demonst- The Nomination Form for the rated superior legal talent, achieved Sandra Day O’Connor Award significant legal accomplishments and can be found online at has furthered the advancement of wo- www.philadelphiabar.org men in both the profession and the community. The award presentation will be Temple University Beasley School of made during the Bar Association’s Law; Third Circuit Court of Appeals Quarterly Meeting in October. Judge Dolores K. Sloviter (former Chief Photo by Mark A. Tarasiewicz Kenneth Shear, executive director of the Philadelphia Bar Association, accepts the The committee established the aw- Judge); U.S. District Court Judge Anita Founders Award from SeniorLAW Center Treasurer William J. Donohue (left) at the ard in 1993 to recognize the important B. Brody; Leslie Anne Miller, first wom- SeniorLAW Center’s 25th Anniversary Celebration on May 19 at the Independence contributions that women attorneys in an president of the Pennsylvania Bar Visitor Center as SeniorLAW Center founding Board Chair Richard Weiner looks on. Philadelphia have made to the legal Association; Lila G. Roomberg of Ball- profession. ard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP; Bar Foundation Golf Classic June 28 That year, U.S. Supreme Court Jus- the late Judge Judith J. Jamison; Ellen T. tice Sandra Day O’Connor presented Greenlee, chief defender of the Defen- The Philadelphia Bar Foundation’s event raised more than $110,000. the first award to U.S. District Court der Association of Philadelphia; and 16th Annual Golf Classic will be held at The 2004 Golf Classic will feature a Senior Judge Norma L. Shapiro. Immediate-Past Chancellor Audrey C. the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Flour- silent auction and raffle with prizes do- The award has since been presented Talley. town on Monday, June 28. nated by prominent area retailers and to the late Juanita Kidd Stout, former For more information about the The fee for players is $375. This restaurants. Raffle tickets are available justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Sandra Day O’Connor Award, e-mail includes all greens fees, golf cart, lunch, for $10 each or six for $50. They may be Court; Deborah R. Willig, first woman Committee co-chairs Nicole D. Galli at refreshments, dinner and cocktails fol- purchased in advance or on the day of Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Ass- [email protected] or Sayde J. lowing the tournament. A limited the tournament. ociation; Professor Marina Angel of the Ladov at [email protected]. number of Young Lawyers Division Bermuda-length shorts are permit- members may play at a discounted fee ted for players. For more information, of $295. The event benefits the Phila- contact Melissa Engler at (215) 238-6347 delphia Bar Foundation. Last year’s or [email protected]. ADVERTISING & MARKETING Real Property Section Spring Party in the PHILADELPHIA

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PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / JUNE 2004 11 Law Week 2004 Brown Program Highlights Festivities by Lawrence S. Felzer Two students from Philadelphia high schools re-enacted the Brown ar- More than 200 attorneys, teachers guments. A distinguished panel of and students gathered at school district judges sat as the U.S. Supreme Court, headquarters on May 5 to hear recol- questioning the students delivering lections and share memories at a pro- arguments and finally delivering the gram marking the 50th anniversary of court’s decision. the Brown v. Board of Education ruling. A discussion followed, led by “Brown v. Board of Education: Law, Temple University Beasley School of Legacy & Lessons” opened with video Law Professor Phoebe A. Haddon. recollections by local notable African- Many of the comments focused on American attorneys, who reminisced economic segregation and the substan- about their memories of the ruling that dard facilities and outdated textbooks struck down segregated public schools of the city public schools versus subur- and how this decision affected their ban public schools. There was acknow- schooling. William H. Brown III ledgement of the problem of self-seg- remembered concern by minorities regation within schools, noting the about how this would affect teachers in courts can’t force students to mix with black schools. Charisse R. Lillie similar- students of other races. ly echoed thoughts about this decision The consensus was the legacy of from the perspective of teachers. She Brown is a work in progress and discus- thought the education she received Photo by Mark A. Tarasiewicz sions about issues such as the achieve- Temple University Beasley School of Law Professor Phoebe A. Haddon leads a discussion at was without parallel, as she was taught ment gap between different groups of a program marking the 50th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. by excellent African-American teachers students would not have happened 50 who didn’t have other career options The ruling did not succeed in mak- all in the country. years ago. Professor Haddon also left 50 years ago. John A. Nixon noted his ing all schools integrated, stated James U.S. District Court Judge Clifford attendees with a point to contemplate parents were teachers in black schools. A. A. Pabarue, but it did focus the att- Scott Green remembered an integrated – without Brown v. Board of Education, left Wendella P. Fox said the “deliberate ention of the country on issues of race student body in his school. The faculty, to our devices, would we have come as speed” in the decision was really very, relations and the education of young however, was not integrated, and he far as we have? very slow. Carl E. Singley echoed this people. Immediate-Past Chancellor remembers the same excitement for Lawrence S. Felzer is development coordinator for the slowness, noting it took the civil rights Audrey C. Talley thought the decision the first teacher of color as when Jackie SeniorLAW Center. movement in the late 1960s and early should be celebrated as a start in mak- Robinson broke the color barrier in 1970s to implement the goals of Brown. ing the American dream accessible to baseball. Photo by Genna Viozzi Mayor John F. Street presents a proclamation Photo by Jeff Lyons in honor of Juror Appreciation Day on May 6 as U.S. District Court Judge Norma L. Shapiro presided over a natural- Common Pleas Court Judge Renee Cardwell Hughes talks to a juror and St. Joseph’s University basketball ization ceremony on May 3. She was joined by (from left) Bar students at the Lawyer in the Classroom program at coach Phil Martelli look on at the Criminal Foundation President Edward F. Chacker, essay contest winner Jamila Overbrook Elementary School. Justice Center. Ballard, Paul Kaufman and Chancellor-Elect Andrew A. Chirls. Photo by Mark A. Tarasiewicz Chancellor-Elect Andrew A. Chirls (seated at center) is joined by Pedro Photo by Jeff Lyons J. Rivera and Georgette A. Miller and teens at The Attic Youth Center on Philadelphia 76ers ambassador of bas- ketball World B. Free signs autographs May 5, where they discussed legal issues for lesbian, gay, bisexual, Photo by Genna Viozzi transgender and questioning youth. Also participating was attorney Nicole Johnson offers legal advice at the Law Fair at the Gallery at for students at the Lawyer for a Day Michael Williams. Market East on May 5. event on May 7.

PHILADELPHIA 12 JUNE 2004 / BAR REPORTER Relocated Arbitration Center Open for Business by Jeff Lyons of the cases are disposed of before an arbitration hearing If first impressions are the is held. Nearly 7,000 hearings most important, the First are held each year and only Judicial District’s new Arb- 40 percent of those decisions itration Center at 1880 John F. are appealed. “It costs an Kennedy Blvd. is a big hit. average of $200 to resolve a “Ninetty percent of the case before arbitration, which comments from the attorneys is a fraction of the time and are positive concerning the cost to try the case to a jury. facility, its amenities, as well As you can see, the success of as the location,” Common our arbitration program saves Pleas Court Administrative the courts and citizens of Judge James J. Fitzgerald III Philadelphia hundreds of told an audience of about 50 thousands of dollars every people assembled at the year,” he said. Center to mark its grand Judge Fitzgerald thanked opening on May 12. Chancellor Bevilacqua, Chan- Judge Fitzgerald was joined cellor-Elect Andrew A. Chirls, by Common Pleas Court Photo by Jeff Lyons Vice Chancellor Alan M. Feld- President Judge Frederica A. Common Pleas Court Civil Division Supervising Judge William J. Manfredi speaks at the grand opening of the man, Board of Governors Massiah-Jackson, Common Arbitration Center as (seated, from left) Common Pleas Court President Judge Frederica A. Massiah Jackson, Chair Ronald A. Kovler, Com- Pleas Court Civil Division Chancellor Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua, Common Pleas Court Administrative Judge James J. Fitzgerald III and pulsory Arbitration Comm- Supervising Judge William J. Arbitration Center director Joseph Hassett look on. ittee Co-Chair Patrick Lamb, Manfredi and Chancellor Center the model for the er hearing rooms, the heating posed by the Arbitration Cen- former Chancellor Edward F. Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua in nation,” Bevilacqua said. and air conditioning are ter. “Joe Hassett’s management Chacker, former Compulsory offering remarks at the cere- Judge Fitzgerald said the improved over the old loca- has been ‘hands on.’ He works Arbitration Committee Co- mony. new facility has 20 percent tion, Bevilacqua said, adding well with the arbitration Chair Jeffrey Dashevsky and “With 20,000 case disposi- more space than the previous the space has been leased for panel members, the litigants Ralph Pincus, among others, tions every year, the center at 1601 Market St. 10 years. and their counsel,” she said. who polled the Bar regarding Arbitration Center is the first “There are two more confer- Judge Massiah-Jackson Judge Fitzgerald said the the proposed relocation of the contact more than 100,000 cit- ence rooms, a larger hearing said last year the entire civil volume of cases demonstrates center. izens have with their justice room and larger list room. branch concluded 35,000 the effectiveness and value of At the end of the program, system. Numerous attorney- The floor plan is less congest- cases. This includes cases in the compulsory arbitration Lamb presented Dashevsky volunteers, dedicated staff and ed and more conducive to the the Day Forward, mass torts, program as its numbers and with a special plaque recog- professional leadership in the work that is done here in the Commerce Case Program and importance continue to grow nizing his service as co-chair court have made the center,” he said. Arbitration Center. She said each year. of the Compulsory Arbitration Philadelphia Arbitration In addition to having larg- 20,000 of those cases were dis- He said about 50 percent Committee.

PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / JUNE 2004 13 Career Corner Too Many Recruiters Can Spoil the Search by James LaRosa and Gary Mintz not be multiple submissions to the Career Questions? same employer. Question: When using a le- Send your career questions to James Even when you’re keeping track of gal recruiter do you recomm- LaRosa at JuriStaff, Inc., at your resumes, multiple submissions to end signing up with more than that you know every place your res- [email protected] or call JuriStaff at the same employer can occur. You one agency? ume has been submitted, and make (215) 751-9100. You can also send your might be considering a different posi- There are a large number of legal sure that each agency is aware your questions to [email protected] tion with an employer you have recruitment companies to choose from resume has been sent by you or any already contacted through a recruiter. in and around Philadelphia. Although other agencies. Question: Is it OK to send In this situation, you should speak it’s tempting to send your resume to Before meeting with, or providing your resume out on your own with your recruiter and inform them of every agency to see what they can find your resume to, a search agency, do to firms and companies when this opportunity. They will then advise for you, it’s not a good idea. Although your homework. Make sure they have you are working with a legal you of the best way to proceed, which it is probably beneficial to meet with a a good reputation in the community recruiter? will probably involve the recruiter few different legal recruiters to see and that they will not send your res- Yes, as long as you haven’t already contacting the employer and making what they have available, you want to ume anywhere without your express given the recruiter permission to send them aware of your interest in this be careful and avoid spreading yourself permission. Also make sure you are your resume on any specific opportu- additional opportunity. In this situation too thin. comfortable that they have compre- nity. Although a good legal recruiter you should not submit your resume to The biggest danger of using too hensive knowledge of the legal job will know of many opportunities that the employer without first speaking many search agencies is the risk of los- market. Although there are many good are not widely known to the general with your recruiter. Once a recruiter ing track of where your resume is be- and reputable agencies, there are also public, there may be opportunities that has contacted a firm/company on your ing sent. Nothing looks worse than some that can do more harm than a recruiter is not aware of or opportu- behalf, the employer assumes you are having more than one agency send good when “assisting” you with your nities for which the employer is not working with that particular agency your resume to the same firm or com- job search. Finally, make sure you are accepting resumes from a recruiter. and any future contact with the pany. Multiple submissions is a surefire comfortable with the specific recruiter A good recruiter will encourage you employer will be made through the way to create a bad impression with a you will be working with within the to not solely rely upon his/her exper- agency. potential employer. It makes the candi- agency. tise. They will encourage you to net- Once these criteria have been met, work and be diligent with your own James LaRosa, Esq. and Gary Mintz, Esq. are recruiters date and the agency look sloppy and with JuriStaff, Inc., the exclusively endorsed legal staffing unorganized. When you begin your choose a recruiter that you have confi- search effort. As noted above, however, agency of the Philadelphia Bar Association. LaRosa can dence in and see if he or she can help it is important to keep track of where be reached at (215) 751-9100, extension 302 or via e- job search, start out using one or two mail at [email protected]; Mintz can be reached at reputable agencies. If you do decide to you identify any potential opportuni- you and your recruiter have submitted (215) 751-9100, extension 315 or via e-mail at use more than one agency, make sure ties. your resume to ensure that there will [email protected].

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PHILADELPHIA 14 JUNE 2004 / BAR REPORTER July 11 American Cancer Society Bike-a-Thon CLSBreakfast of Champions Return Transport Available for Bike-a-Thon Riders participating in the Philadelphia Bar time for the bikes to be unloaded. Association team for the American Cancer Members of the Philadelphia legal communi- Society 2004 Bike-a-Thon, to be held on Sunday, ty can register for the Bike-a-Thon online at July 11, are reminded to add $15 to their regis- www.acsbike.org. Registration is also available at tration fees on the printed or online registration www.philadelphiabar.org and through registra- form to guarantee a seat on a bus for optional tion forms at Bar headquarters. The first 100 par- return transportation. ticipants will receive a Bar Association jersey. On the day of the event, you must check in at Even if your law firm or company already the Return Transportation Tent outside Lenape has a team, you can become a member of the Park. Volunteers will verify that you have pre- Philadelphia Bar Association team as well by paid the $15 return transportation fee. If you do selecting both teams on the registration form. Community Legal Services honored seven people at its annual not reserve return transportation before July 1, You’ll receive a Bar Association patch to place on Breakfast of Champions on April 27, including keynote speaker the cost is $30 and there is no guarantee there your current jersey to show your Bar spirit. U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah (below left), who received the organiza- will be a seat. The ACS Bike-a-Thon is a 62.5-mile ride from tion’s Champion of Justice Award. CLS presented its Equal Justice You will receive a bus and truck ticket. At the Ben Franklin Bridge in Philadelphia to Len- Awards to (above from left) Peter H. LeVan Jr., David J. Wolfsohn departure time, take your bike to the truck area ape Park in Mays Landing, N.J. Two New Jersey and Seth F. Kreimer. Gene E.K. Pratter (below, right), Amy E. for loading and proceed to the bus. Philadelphia start points are also available. Hirsch and Beverly A. Williams also received Equal Justice shuttle buses will depart approximately every The fund-raising goal for 2004 is $1 million. Awards. hour on a first-come, first-served basis. The For more information about the Philadelphia Hammonton/Voorhees bus will depart at 2:30 Bar Association’s Bike-a-Thon Team, contact pm. When each Philadelphia truck is full (100 Bike-a-Thon Committee Co-Chair Jeffrey bikes) two buses will depart with it. You will be Abramowitz at (215) 568-4980 or Co-Chair dropped off at 6th & Race Streets. Please allow Stephen T. Saltz at (215) 496-8282.

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Philadelphia Volunteers for Abrahams, Loewenstein & the Indigent Program present- Kauffman, P.C.; Dashevsky, ed awards honoring out- Horwitz, DiSandra, Kuhn & standing volunteers for 2003 Novello, P.C.; Eckert Seamans at an April 28 luncheon at the Cherin & Mellott, LLC; Eisen- offices of Montgomery, berg Rothweiler Schleifer, Victoria Savage (left) and Florence White (center) of the Philadelphia Bar Association were among the honorees McCracker, Walker & Rhoads, Weinstein & Winkler, P.C.; Photo by Jeff Lyons at Philadelphia VIP’s awards program. Also pictured are VIP Executive Director Sharon Browning (second from LLP. Montgomery, McCracken, left), Terri Jett of VIP (second from right) and VIP Board President Leonard A. Busby. The following is a list of Walker & Rhoads, LLP; award recipients: University of Pennsylvania Whitman. The awards were Lynda Schwechtje and David Association. Special awards Justice William J. Law School - Penn Legal presented by Chancellor Williams. were also presented to Phila- Brennan Jr. Award: Assistance Program; Villanova Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua. VIPeoples’ Award: delphia Bar Foundation Pres- Cozen O’Connor; McCarter & University School of Law - Business Recognition Kimberly Dolan; Dan Heist; ident Edward F. Chacker; Sara English; Dessen, Moses & Lawyering Together Program; Award: American Legal Anthony LaMorgia; Caitlin Woods; Kathy Ochroch; Phila- Sheinoff; Clark Craddock; Villanova Civil Justice Clinic; Media; ARACOR; Bee.Net; McKenna; Siana Newman; delphia City Commissioner of Richard Friedman; Citizens Kirk Baumeister; Matthew Laura Fox; Iron Mountain; K Robert Panzarella; William Records Joan T. Decker; Deb- Bank; and Warren Levicoff. Baxter; David C. Berman; Jon- and A Appraisals; Reliable Phillips; Adele Pinto; Victoria orah McCulloch, OHCD; Jim- The awards were presented by athan Cass; Michele Cohen; Copy Service. These awards Savage; Florence White; Lisa my’s Water Ice and Longo’s VIP Board President Leonard Richard H. Knox; Jay Meyers; were presented by Busby. Whitely; Richard B. Young; Deli. These presentations were A. Busby. Suzanne Root; Bella Schnall; Legal Services and the Young Lawyers Divi- made by VIP Executive Dir- Chancellor's Award: Sue Wasserkrug; and Alfred D. Recognition Award: sion of the Philadelphia Bar ector Sharon Browning.

Wednesday, June 16 Workers’ Compensation Section Executive Committee – meeting, 10:30 a.m., 11th floor Committee Room. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Workers’ Compensation Section – meeting, noon, 11th floor Conference Center. Lunch: $7.50. Adoption Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Cabinet Room. Note: While the following listings have been verified prior to press time, any scheduled event Committee on Racial and Gender Bias in the Justice System – meeting, 12:30 p.m., 11th may be subject to change by the committee or section chairs. floor Committee Room. Lunch: $7.50. LegalLine – 5 p.m., 11th floor LRIS Offices. Tuesday, June 1 Philadelphia Bar Foundation Board of Trustees – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Thursday, June 17 Philadelphia Bar Foundation Finance Committee – meeting, 8:30 a.m., 11th floor Committee Wednesday, June 2 Room South. Delivery of Legal Services Committee – meeting, 8:30 a.m., 10th floor Board Room. Women in the Profession Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Conference Center. Lunch: State Civil Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Lunch: $7.50. $7.50. Thursday, June 3 Friday, June 18 Environmental Law Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Conference Center. Lunch: $7.50. Social Security and Disability Benefits Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Conference Civil Rights Committee – meeting, 12:15 p.m., 11th floor Committee Room South. Center. Lunch: $7.50. Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee – meeting, 12:15 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Federal Courts Committee – meeting, 12:30 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Lunch: $7.50. Lunch: $7.50 Philadelphia Bar Reporter Editorial Board – meeting, 12:30 p.m., 10th floor Cabinet Room. Wednesday, June 23 Minorities in the Profession – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Lunch: $7.50. Monday, June 7 Public Interest Section Executive Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Thursday, June 24 Family Law Section – meeting, 4 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Quarterly Meeting and Luncheon – noon, Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue, Broad and Walnut Streets. Tickets, $50. www.philadelphiabar.org. Tuesday, June 8 Lawyer Referral and Information Service Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Criminal Justice Section Executive Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Room. Wednesday, June 9 Board of Governors – meeting, 4 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Section Chairs Meeting with Chancellor – 8:30 a.m., 10th floor Board Room. Friday, June 25 Medical Legal Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Committee Room South. Lunch: $7.50 Business Law Section Human Resources Committee – meeting, 8:30 a.m., 10th floor Board Thursday, June 10 Room. Legislative Liaison Committee – meeting, 12:30 p.m., 11th floor Committee Room South. The Philadelphia Lawyer Editorial Board – meeting, 12:30 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Lunch: $7.50. Monday, June 28 Committee on the Legal Rights of Lesbians and Gay Men – meeting, 12:30 p.m., 11th floor Philadelphia Bar Foundation Golf Classic – 1 p.m., Philadelphia Cricket Club, Flourtown, Pa. Committee Room. www.philadelphiabar.org. Friday, June 11 Tuesday, June 29 Federal Bench-Bar Conference – 8 a.m., Ashbourne Country Club, Cheltenham, Pa. Young Lawyers Division Executive Committee – meeting, 10th floor Board Room. Women’s Rights Committee – meeting, 12:15 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Lunch: $7.50. Criminal Justice Section – meeting, noon, 11th floor Conference Center. AILF Dinner Honoring Chancellor Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua – 6:30 p.m. reception, 7:30 p.m. dinner, Philadelphia Marriott. Tickets: $150, www.ailf.org. Wednesday, June 30 Committee on the Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities – meeting, 12:30 p.m., 11th floor Tuesday, June 15 Committee Room. Chancellor’s Meeting with Cabinet – noon, 10th floor Board Room. Family Law Section Executive Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Conference Center. Unless otherwise specified, all checks for luncheons and programs should be made payable to the Philadelphia Bar Association and mailed to Bar Headquarters, 1101 Market St., 11th fl., Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2911. Send Bar Elder Law Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Committee Room South. Association-related calendar items 30 days in advance to Managing Editor, Philadelphia Bar Reporter, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2911. Fax: (215) 238-1267. E-mail: [email protected].

PHILADELPHIA 16 JUNE 2004 / BAR REPORTER Barristers Present Awards, Scholarships at Banquet by Heather J. Holloway Bar Institute, American Law Institute ness, negotiations, diversity and gener- E. Gibbs, a student at Villanova Univer- and the National Institute for Trial al business law. sity School of Law and Jeffrey L. Herb- The Barristers’ Association of Advocacy. He has written extensively about ert, a student at Rutgers University Philadelphia presented three awards to The Association’s Hon. A. Leon Hig- the sports industry and authored sev- School of Law. community members and attorneys ginbotham Jr. Award for Legal Scholar- eral award-winning books. He was A final scholarship was awarded and awarded scholarships to area law ship was presented to Kenneth Shrop- appointed to chair Philadelphia’s with the support of PNC Advisors to school students at its Annual Schol- shire, a professor at the Wharton Stadium Site Selection Committee and Stephen Williams, a dual degree candi- arship and Awards Banquet on May 8 School of the University of Pennsyl- he is currently involved in a project date at Rutgers University. Each of at the Westin Philadelphia. vania, where he currently serves as assessing whether Philadelphia should these students was introduced to the The Association awarded the Cecil chair of the Legal Studies Department. bid for the 2024 Olympics. legal community and identified as aca- B. Moore Award for Selfless Service to Shropshire specializes in sports busi- Scholarships were awarded to Ryan demic high achievers. the Community to Donna Frisby- Greenwood. She was personally select- ed by California Gov. 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Fred Blume, managing partner and Temple’s Angel to Receive PEOPLE CEO of Blank Rome LLP, was present- ed with the 2004 Fox School of Lynne M. Business and Management Certificate ABA’s Margaret Brent Award Abraham, district of Honor by Temple University for his Marina Angel, a professor the way to success for other attorney for the exceptional accomplishments in corpo- at Temple University Beasley women lawyers. City of Philadel- rate law and his commitment to vol- School of Law and 1996 “Marina Angel has made phia, was presented unteerism. recipient of the Association’s a difference for hundreds of with the 2004 Sandra Day O’Connor Aw- women over the years. This Friend of the Year Nancy ard, will receive the Ameri- award is a tremendous hon- Award by Friends Winkelman, a can Bar Association’s presti- or for both her and the Phil- of the Elderly on partner at Schnader gious Margaret Brent Wom- adelphia legal community,” May 26. The award is presented annu- Harrison Segal & en Lawyers of Achievement said Chancellor Gabriel L.I. ally to an individual who has made Marina Angel Lewis LLP, has been Award this summer. Bevilacqua. outstanding contributions to support selected as a win- The award will be presented at “I congratulate her on behalf of the elderly and non-profit community ner of the Burton the ABA’s Annual Meeting in Atlanta the Association.” in Philadelphia. Award for Legal in August. The ABA Commission on The Brent Award is presented to Achievement. The Women in the Profession estab- five women lawyers each year. Patrick L. Meehan, U.S. Attorney Burton Awards, presented in associa- lished the Brent Award in 1991 to Angel is the second Pennsylvania for the Eastern District of Pennsyl- tion with the Law Library of Congress, honor outstanding women lawyers woman to receive the award. U.S. vania, served as the keynote speaker at recognize outstanding achievement in who have achieved professional District Court Senior Judge Norma L. an April 23 seminar at the Pyramid legal writing. excellence and have actively paved Shapiro received the award in 1999. Club on how new regulatory laws impact corporate America. The seminar Philip B. Toran and James F. was co-sponsored by Saul Ewing LLP Roberta D. Liebenberg, a mem- Schwartz, Weiss, Cohan, Feldman and Graham of Marshall, Dennehey, and the Delaware Valley Corporate ber of Fine, Kaplan and Black, R.P.C., Smalley, P.C. served as a course plan- Warner, Coleman & Goggin, recently Counsel Association. was a key speaker and discussion ner, speaker and moderator for the presented a seminar to employees of leader at the American Bar Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s program Safeco. Toran spoke on topics of agents’ Carl S. Primavera and Brett Association’s Commission on Women “So You’ve Been Removed” on March and brokers’ liability and mold litiga- Feldman of Klehr, Harrison, Harvey, in the Profession and its Women in 26. tion. Graham spoke regarding social Branzburg & Ellers LLP, were speakers Law Leadership Academy regarding services liability. at the recent Pennsylvania Bar Institute “Outstanding Women Lawyers and the Alan H. Caspar, of counsel at CLE program, “Winning Zoning Cases Keys to Their Success.” Wilkofsky, Friedman, Karel & Samuel H. Pond of Martin, Banks, in Philadelphia.” Primavera is a former Cummins, was a featured panelist on Pond, Lehocky and Wilson was a fea- Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar David J. the use of experts at the American tured speaker at the 3rd Annual Association. Steerman, a Conference Institute’s 10th Annual Injured Worker Rally at the Capitol partner with Ober- National Advanced Forum on Rotunda gallery in Harrisburg on April Richard F. mayer Rebmann Litigating Bad Faith and Punitive 28. Furia, managing Maxwell & Hippel Damages in San Francisco on March partner of Furia LLP, served on the 30. Richard P. McElroy, a partner at and Turner and a faculty at the Penn- Blank Rome LLP, has been elected as a member of the sylvania Bar Instit- Charles W. Craven, a shareholder Fellow of the American College of Trial Board of Governors, ute’s “Fundamen- with Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Lawyers. was honored as tals of Family Law” program on May 4. Coleman & Goggin, received a “Man of the Year” Steerman’s presentation covered Equit- Pennsylvania Bar Association Special Lloyd Z. Remick of Braverman by the Order Sons able Distribution, Alimony and Special Achievement Award on May 13 at the Daniels Kaskey Ltd. spoke at the recent of Italy in America, Ivy Ridge Lodge Relief Issues in divorce proceedings. PBA’s annual meeting in Hershey. He Villanova Sports and Entertainment 251, at their 93rd Anniversary banquet also served as a faculty member at the Law Symposium, entitled “50 Years of on April 2. Furia was honored for his Jamie C. Ray, managing attorney at PBI’s Appellate Practice & Procedure in Sports Law: A Retrospective.” Remick tireless dedication and support of the the Center for Disability Law & Policy, Pennsylvania Courts seminar held in was the featured guest speaker at the Lodge, to the Order, to the community has been published in a collection of Philadelphia on April 20. University of Pennsylvania on April 12, as a whole and to Italian Americans. short essays, “Reflections from a where he discussed entertainment and Different Journey: What Adults with James W. Stevens, a shareholder sports law for a combination of law, Joseph C. Bright, a partner at Disabilities Wish All Parents Knew.” with Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, undergraduate, and Wharton students. WolfBlock, has been named a member Coleman & Goggin, recently presented of the Pennsylvania Business Tax Michael P. Malloy, a partner at a one-day seminar to the regional and William D. Reform Commission. The commission Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, served as district personnel of American Suzuki Auxer of Kaplin was created by Gov. Edward G. Rendell chair of the Institutional Investor’s Motor Corporation regarding warranty Stewart was a co- to evaluate the Commonwealth’s busi- Mutual Fund Regulation & Compli- and lemon law litigation matters. presenter at a ness tax structure and recommend ance forum on May 5 in Washington, workshop seminar changes that will make business taxes D.C. on Pennsylvania’s fairer, simpler and more competitive Names Are News New Fill Policy on with other states. Steven B. Feirman, a partner at “People” highlights news of April 13 in Piper Rudnick LLP, has won the 2004 members’ awards, honors or Harrisburg. The David J. Shannon, a senior associ- Burton Award for Legal Achievement appointments of a civic or com- seminar was conducted as part of the ate at Leonard, Tillery & Sciolla, LLP, for his article, “The Legality of Rebates munity nature. Information may Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and discussed Trade Secret Law in from Suppliers.” The Burton Awards are be sent to Jeff Lyons, Managing Industry’s 2004 Annual Environmental Pennsylvania at the Pennsylvania Bar dedicated to the enrichment and Editor, Philadelphia Bar Reporter, Laws and Regulations Conference. Institute’s Intellectual Property Seminar refinement of writing in the legal pro- Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 on May 10 in Hershey. He was also fession and are presented by the Market St., 11th floor, Philadelphia, Jay A. Dubow, a partner at honored by Delaware Attorney General Burton Foundation. Pa. 19107-2911. Fax: (215) 238-1267. WolfBlock, has been elected a Fellow of M. Jane Grady for his pro bono assis- E-mail: [email protected]. the American Bar Foundation. tance in the prosecution of a rape Joel D. Feldman of Anapol, Photos are also welcome.

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