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April 2005 The Monthly Newspaper of the Philadelphia Bar Association Vol. 34, No. 4 Bar’s Judicial YLD Past Meets Present Commission Gives Ratings for Primary
by Daniel A. Cirucci
Andrew A. Chirls, Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association, has ann- ounced the results of the Association’s investigation into the qualifications of candidates for the Court of Common Pleas and candidates for Municipal Court in the May 17 primary election. The investigation was completed by the Association’s Commission on Judicial Selection and Retention. Chirls noted that the list of “Recom- mended” and “Not Recommended” candidates is still incomplete and said additional names and ratings will be announced as investigations are com- pleted on the remaining candidates.
Photo by Jeff Lyons He said that the ratings provide the Former Young Lawyers Division Chairs (front row, from left) Molly Peckman and Kim R. Jessum join current Chair Natalie Klyashtorny and results for all of the candidates who are former Chair James E. Elam at the March 9 YLD Annual Meeting. Also shown are (second row, from left) Chancellor Andrew A. Chirls and on the ballot who submitted to the former YLD Chairs Judge Marlene F. Lachman, A. Michael Pratt and Stephen Waxman. More on the YLD Annual Meeting, Pages 12 and 13. Association’s evaluation process by the Bar’s Dec. 15, 2004 deadline. “The deadline enabled us to release these ratings in time for party leaders Sen. Biden to Address Bar April 11 and other opinion leaders to consider the results as they make their endorse- by Jeff Lyons Zenger. The box, which is given only to uated from the University of Delaware ment decisions. We wanted to get these former Chancellors, is inscribed, in 1965, and from the Syracuse Univer- names and ratings out as soon as pos- U.S. Sen. Joseph R. Biden Jr. (D-Del.), “Acquired not by money, but by charac- sity College of Law in 1968. Prior to his sible and invite people to learn about former chair of the Senate Judiciary ter.” election to the Senate, Biden practiced these candidate ratings. They can do Committee, will address the Association Sen. Biden is also the former chair of law in Wilmington and served on the continued on page 17 at its Quarterly Meeting and Luncheon the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, New Castle County Council from 1970 to on Monday, April 11. The event begins where he currently serves as ranking 1972. Since 1991, Sen. Biden has been an at noon at the Philadelphia Marriott minority member. adjunct professor at Widener University In This Issue ... Downtown, 12th and Market Streets. Sen. Biden was first elected to the School of Law, where he teaches a semi- Also at the luncheon, the Association U.S. Senate in 1972 at the age of 29, be- nar on constitutional law. 4 Media Panel will honor Immediate-Past Chancellor coming the fifth-youngest person ever Sen. Biden has been instrumental in Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua in an annual tra- to serve in the Senate. He was re-elected crafting federal crime laws over the past 11 Law Week Preview dition with the presentation of a gold in 1978, 1984, 1990, 1996 and 2002. He is two decades, including the Violent 14 Pro Bono Corner box. The box is a replica of the one currently serving his sixth term. Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act given to Andrew Hamilton for his suc- He was born in Scranton and grew of 1994. He is also the author of the 17 Bench-Bar Sign-Up cessful defense of printer John Peter up in New Castle County, Del. He grad- continued on page 21 KNIPES-COHEN COURT REPORTING 215-928-9300 ROBERT J. MARANO, Esq., MARKETING DIRECTOR COURT REPORTING • VIDEOGRAPHY • VIDEOCONFERENCING 400 Market Street, 11th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106, Phone: 800-544-9800 • 215-928-9300 • Fax: 215-627-0555 H=>EE>C<# HNC8=GDC>O:9#
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PHILADELPHIA 2 APRIL 2005 / BAR REPORTER Judges Deserve Respect, Protection by Andrew A. Chirls They need to be free to carry out their duties and rightfully serve as our Editor-in-Chief “A judge?” Wendy DeLong said. “A FRONTLINE guardians of law and justice. Anyone Molly Peckman, Esq. judge is a symbol of law and order and who even thinks about harming Associate Editors civility. It’s just the most heinous judges, court personnel or other offi- Sunah Park, Esq. crime.” cers of the court needs to know that Lawrence S. Felzer, Esq. Wendy DeLong is right. making such threats or acting on them Heather J. Holloway, Esq. DeLong lives near the Atlanta home will result in prosecution to the fullest Stacey Z. Jumper, Esq. Asima Panigrahi, Esq. of the late Judge Rowland Barnes, who extent of the law. was murdered on March 11. Brian G. And there are other things we can Contributing Editor Nichols, who was on trial before Judge do to support and protect our judges Richard Max Bockol, Esq. Barnes for rape and other violent and our courts: felonies, is now also charged with • Our courts must be fully and ade- Advisory Editors Bruce H. Bikin, Esq. lems and offenders that no one else shooting a deputy sheriff and killing quately funded and security needs to Merih O. Erhan, Esq. the judge, a courthouse guard, a court wants to face. They encounter some of be given a high priority. Judges and Marc W. Reuben, Esq. reporter and a federal customs agent. society’s most hardened and violent court administrators should not have Director of Publications and New Media All of this started in the Fulton criminals and they deal with litigants to go hat-in-hand begging for the Mark A. Tarasiewicz County Courthouse, spilled into Judge and victims and witnesses who are in a funds they need. Economies must Managing Editor heightened emotional state. We need to never be achieved in a way that com- Barnes’ chambers and courtroom and Jeff Lyons continued outside the building and appreciate the important and often promises security. into Atlanta’s fashionable Buckhead dangerous role that our judges assume Here in Pennsylvania, the Judicial Copy Editor Kate Maxwell neighborhood where the federal agent at every level: federal, state, county and Council Committee on Judicial Safety was murdered. local. and Preparedness was created in May Associate Executive Director And these killings come on the I join with American Bar 2002, with state Supreme Court Justice for Communications and Public Policy Daniel A. Cirucci heels of the murder of a federal judge’s Association President Robert J. Grey Jr. Sandra Shultz Newman serving as husband and mother in Chicago last in strongly condemning “the horrific chair. So far, with the Governor’s Executive Director Kenneth Shear month. In fact, three federal judges and devastating attacks on judges, their approval, the courts have sought and have been murdered since 1979 and families and court personnel that have received funding from the legislature last year there were 674 threats record- taken place.” Our deepest sympathy is for $4.4 million this year to introduce ed against judges. What’s more, the extended to the families, friends and targeted security features into more The Philadelphia Bar Reporter (ISSN 1098-5352) is threat figure has tripled since the late colleagues of the victims. Lawyers than 500 magisterial district judge published monthly and available by subscription for 1980s. understand some of the dangers that offices throughout the state. Another $45 per year by the Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Market St., 11th fl., Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2911. At the very least, these recent crimes are faced because we sometimes find $4.3 million will be needed next state Periodicals postage paid at Philadelphia, Pa. POST- MASTER: Send address changes to Philadelphia Bar and statistics remind us that our judges ourselves in tense situations and/or in year to assist counties in upgrading Reporter, c/o Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 assume a difficult, lonely and danger- the presence of disgruntled individuals courthouse security systems (magne- Market St., 11 fl., Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2911. Telephone: (215) 238-6300. Association Web site: ous role. Judges are on the cutting edge within office settings that do not have tometers, duress alarms, etc.) www.philadelphiabar.org. Newspaper e-mail address: of the most critical and contentious heightened security. Additionally, Pennsylvania’s courts [email protected]. The editorial and other views- expressed in the Philadelphia Bar Reporter are not nec- issues facing our society. Often they The point is that our judges should- have pilot tested and will introduce an essarily those of the Association, its officers, or its members. Advertising rates and information are able have to deal with the burdens, prob- n’t have to live in fear for their safety. automated statewide incident reporting from Media Two, 22 W. Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 305, system for use in magisterial district Towson, Md., 21204. Telephone: (410) 828-0120. judge offices. This system will eventu- Tell Us What You Think! continued on page 16 The Philadelphia Bar Reporter welcomes letters to the editors for publication. Letters should be typed. There is no word limit, but editors reserve the right to condense for clarity, style and space considerations. Letters must be signed to verify authorship, but names will be withheld upon request. 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PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / APRIL 2005 3 Lawyers Urged to Form Partnerships With Minority Media by Jeff Lyons speak Russian and that communication issues should be better accommodated. Public interest law agencies and He added that people in his communi- attorneys can reach out to minority ty are often wary of police because of a and immigrant groups by producing history of police corruption in Russia. public service announcements or part- “It’s critical that lawyers have sec- nering with newspapers to educate ond or third languages to help all the their readers, a panel of minority and newcomers in our city,” Peterson said. ethnic journalists said recently. “A lot of people call us with their Panelists for the “Meet the Minority legal questions,” said Madary. “It would and Ethnic Media” program on March be nice if I could tell them where to 2 included Shonda McClean-Hill, mag- call. The language barrier is also a con- azine editor of The Philadelphia Tribune; cern,” she said. Diego Castellanos, producer of “Puerto Chancellor Andrew A. Chirls, who
Rican Panorama” on WPVI-TV; Dr. Photo by Jeff Lyons moderated the discussion, said the Frank Tian Xie of New Tang Dynasty Chancellor Andrew A. Chirls (second from left) is joined by media panelists (from left) Dr. Association’s Lawyer Referral and TV and Epoch Times newspaper; David Frank Tian Xie, Shonda McClean-Hill, Diego Castellanos, Matt Peterson, Madelyn Madary Information Service is also available in Bo H. Lim, president and publisher of and David Bo H. Lim at the March 9 program. Spanish and is looking for attorneys the Korean Daily Tribune and Dong-A- police,” he said. McClean-Hill said her readers are with skills in other languages to help Daily News; Madelyn Madary, co-editor Castellanos said the issues that are concerned with general problems in out. and publisher of El Hispano; and Matt important to his viewers don’t seem all the criminal justice system and the Bar “If you can enlighten us on what to Peterson, publisher of the Far Northeast that important to the mainstream Association could help get her readers do with these legal questions, we’d be Citizen-Sentinel (English and Russian edi- media. “A lot of times, our concerns to know what to do and how to pre- more than happy to pass it on to our tions). don’t make it into the paper or the TV pare themselves better when dealing readers,” Madary said. Castellanos, who has been produc- news,” he said. with the system. Lim said his readers have expressed ing “Puerto Rican Panorama” for 35 Castellanos added that the biggest Dr. Xie said the Association could a frustration with the court system years, said the show is broadcast in problem facing his community is igno- work “to help educate our community” with continued hearings and a com- English because “we don’t want to talk rance of the law. “The bulk of our com- about the law, noting that new mem- munication problem. to ourselves. Most members of the munity is very poor and our people bers of Philadelphia’s Asian communi- Chirls told him the Association is Hispanic community are bilingual to don’t understand the law. Even though ty have a lack of knowledge about the working with the courts and the state some extent, and doing the show in Puerto Ricans are American citizens, legal system. legislature to get more interpreters and English allows us to get guests like the there are some out there who are igno- Peterson said the city has just a to have the interpreters available in mayor, district attorney and chief of rant of the law,” he said. handful of police officers who can advance, when possible.
PHILADELPHIA 4 APRIL 2005 / BAR REPORTER Women in the Profession Committee D.A. Abraham Recalls Early Days, Highlights by Gina F. Rubel velopment authority before being elected district attorney in 1991. Philadelphia District Attorney Lynne Abraham said she has seen many Abraham told a packed conference things throughout her long history in room at a recent meeting of the the District Attorney’s Office. Two of Women in the Profession Committee the most disturbing trends she noted that she has been blessed to always be are girls becoming more violent and able to speak her mind. younger children with guns. She also “Nothing is guaranteed,” she began. mentioned two proud highlights of her “If someone had told me as a child that office, the newly created department I’d be doing this, I would have that handles elder issues and the suc- laughed.” She recounted that her for- cessful collection of $191 million in Photo by Jeff Lyons Lynne Abraham was first elected district attorney in 1991. mative years were shaped by the expe- child support. rience of watching her father being Abraham’s love for the city she can put up as much a fight as men” June 28 meeting will feature a discus- arrested for illegal gambling. She said serves is evident. She encouraged the when it comes to advocacy. sion on communication skills and the someone once told her “You have a big group to “get in your car, pick a neigh- Up for re-election, Abraham said July 26 meeting will feature women mouth, be a lawyer.” borhood, drive up and down the she takes nothing for granted. “People lawyers of distinction. There was just one other woman streets and look at the great architec- saw something in me that they liked,” For additional information about out of 135 students in her Temple ture.” she concluded. “I serve everybody.” the Women in the Profession Commit- University Law School class, she “Philadelphia has great untapped Women in the Profession tee, contact co-chairs Molly Peckman remembered. After graduation she resources. We as a city have a low Committee meetings are held on the at (215) 981-4265 or via e-mail at peck- interviewed with the then-District opinion of ourselves. We’re not New fourth Tuesday of every month in the [email protected] or Kim Boyer Attorney Arlen Specter, who offered York or Washington, D.C. But we don’t Philadelphia Bar Association’s Board at (215) 575-2707 or via e-mail at kboy- her a job, after all the large law firms have to be. We’re not big and anony- Room on the 10th Floor. The April 26 [email protected]. in town had turned her away. She dis- mous,” she said. meeting will feature a presentation on cussed her career, which included time As for women in the profession, “What Clients Want,” featuring a panel Gina F. Rubel, Esq. is a member of the Women in Profession Committee. She is founder and president of on the Municipal and Common Pleas Abraham reminded the committee of of in-house counsel. On May 24, the Furia Rubel Communications, a public relations firm Court benches and a stint at the rede- her office’s diversity and said “women topic will be stress management. The serving the legal industry. P ARALEGAL @
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PHILADELPHIA 6 APRIL 2005 / BAR REPORTER Minorities in the Profession Committee Panel Discusses Ways to Further Bar Involvement by Sunah Park great purpose as a liaison between the judiciary) or non-profit/public interest reception for law students in the fall as minority bar associations and the organizations in the Greater well as develop a mentoring program Increasing membership not only in Philadelphia Bar Association. Philadelphia area. Fellowship recipient for local law students. The AABADV the “traditional” bar associations, but The meeting was also an opportuni- Kimberly Ai-Hua Huangfu of Rutgers also will be busy in 2005 preparing for also raising the involvement and par- ty for the minority bar leaders to pro- University Law School spent her sum- the National Asian Pacific American ticipation in the minority bar associa- vide a summary of the activities mer clerking at the AIDS Law Project. Bar Association’s annual conference, tions are critical issues facing all the undertaken by their associations in In 2005, the AABADV will sponsor a continued on page 10 organizations. This was the consensus 2004 and to give notice of upcoming among the presidents of several local events for 2005. The meeting was a minority bar associations and mem- great chance for the individual minori- LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION bers of the Association’s Minorities in ty bar associations to learn what the the Profession Committee who met on other minority organizations are doing Notice of Availability of Competitive Feb. 28 to discuss ways to increase the and to see what events the organiza- Grant Funds for Calendar Year 2006 involvement of minority attorneys in tions could sponsor jointly. The fol- the Philadelphia Bar Association. lowing highlights some of the events of The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) announces the availabil- Michael H. Reed, president of the each organization in 2004 and some Pennsylvania Bar Association, also upcoming events for 2005: ity of competitive grant funds to provide civil legal services to attended the meeting to share his In addition to its annual Lunar eligible clients during calendar year 2006. In accordance with thoughts on the issue of increasing Banquet, summer picnic and Annual LSC’s multiyear funding policy, grants are available for only minority involvement in the statewide Fall Banquet, in 2004, the Asian specified service areas. A listing of those service areas for each bar association. American Bar Association of the state, and the estimated grant amounts are included in Reed shared with the group his Delaware Valley launched the Judge Appendix-A of the Request for Proposals (RFP). The RFP and attempts at increased involvement by William M. Marutani Fellowship in other information pertaining to the LSC grants competition creating opportunities for leadership conjunction with the Philadelphia Bar will be available at www .ain.lsc.gov during the week of Apri1 positions in the PBA for minority attor- Foundation. Named after the pioneer 18, 2005. Applicants must file a Notice of Intent to Compete neys. Ideas and suggestions were Asian-American judge, the Fellowship (NIC) to participate in the competitive grants process. Please provides a stipend for an Asian-Ameri- exchanged during this initial meeting refer to www.ain.lsc.gov for filing dates and submission but it was concluded that the solution can law student to enable him/her to requirements. The NIC is available from the RFP. Please e-mail is not easy and the dialogue needs to take a summer internship position continue. Reed said the Minorities in with federal, state or municipal gov- competition inquiries to [email protected]. the Profession Committee serves a ernment offices/agencies (including the Save the Date 2005 Bench-Bar Conference Sept. 30 - Oct. 1 The Quarter at Tropicana Atlantic City, NJ
PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / APRIL 2005 7 Legal Clinic for Disabled Receives Fellowship by Jeff Lyons funds necessary to establish the fellow- Victoria Nicholson, finishing her memory through the Higginbotham ship through its annual reception, held first year at Rutgers University Camden Memorial Lecture at the June Quarterly Thomas A. Prettyman felt like he at the end of the year. Law School, will spend 10 weeks this Meeting of the Association each year. won the lottery. And he did. Public interest law agencies interest- summer working at the Legal Clinic for “The (Higginbotham) Summer Prettyman, executive director of the ed in applying for the fellowship wait- the Disabled. Prettyman said Nicholson Fellowship offers a law student an in- Legal Clinic for the Disabled, learned ed for a March 2 drawing at a meeting will spend her summer at the Legal depth opportunity to participate in the early last month that his agency had of the Delivery of Legal Services Clinic doing intake work and answer- work of a public interest law center, received the Public Interest Section’s Committee. Prettyman said he wrote ing the phones. The Center for Lesbian this year the Legal Clinic for the Dis- Higginbotham Summer Fellowship for down his agency’s name and it was and Gay Civil Rights received the first abled, and helps leverage the agency’s a summer law student. The $4,000 fel- selected in a random drawing. Higginbotham Summer Fellowship last limited legal resources on behalf of lowship is awarded annually in memo- “Maybe we got picked because our year. needy and disadvantaged clients,” said ry of the late Judge A. Leon Higginbo- name is so long and we had to use a The Association and Public Interest Joseph A. Sullivan, co-chair of the tham Jr. and the Section raised the bigger piece of paper,” he joked. Section honor Judge Higginbotham’s Delivery of Legal Services Committee. Commonwealth Court Judge Discusses Appellate Advocacy by Lawrence S. Felzer only information the judges have is thoroughness of the argument and even cite an unpublished opinion. what is included in the record sent to preparation of the brief. Judge Jubelirer said many opinions are Every new case is a new opportuni- them and the decision’s practical effect. During a lively question-and-an- not published because there is no rea- ty to discover a new issue, even in a She also cautioned attendees that swer session, the scope and standard of son to add to the number of research- law that has been around for decades, they should be very clear about the review by the court was discussed. able cases that state the same thing Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court remedy being asked for. This is one Judge Jubelirer told attendees when over and over. Currently, unpublished Judge Renee Cohn Jubelirer told mem- thing the judges shouldn’t have to you argue for a wider or narrower opinions are placed on the court’s Web bers of the Appellate Courts Committee guess on their own, yet they often do. scope in your brief, remember this in site for 90 days. If someone thinks an at their March 9 meeting. She commented that reading briefs the rest of your brief. She also caution- opinion should be published, he or she Judge Jubelirer strongly recommen- on both sides is almost like a tennis ed about asking the court to do some- can request that the court publish the ded that when preparing a brief, in ad- match. As she reads an interesting ar- thing it cannot and to not try throwing opinion and give a reason why. The dition to including the facts, also in- gument in one brief, she quickly looks everything against the wall in the hope judges will vote on any request to clude information on the process. The at the other brief to see what they have that something sticks. publish an opinion. judges can easily figure out the law but to say about the same point. If the oth- There was also discussion of er brief doesn’t address the same point, unpublished opinions and the difficul- Lawrence S. Felzer, development coordinator for the she said there may be things in the SeniorLAW Center, is an associate editor of the process unfamiliar to the judges. The this makes the reader question the ty in advising clients when you can’t Philadelphia Bar Reporter.
PHILADELPHIA 8 APRIL 2005 / BAR REPORTER Foundation Has Volumes of Success Stories by Robert D. Lane Jr. proof of a medal he had won). They state Bureau of Special Education to drafted an appeal to the VA, and the explain the child’s predicament, and to Who benefits from a donation to BAR FOUNDATION VA reversed its decision, awarding the ask the state to stick by its policy until the Philadelphia Bar Foundation? veteran $2,300 a month in benefits, as the decision is issued. The state agreed. An elderly woman with Alzheimer’s well as $90,000 in back benefits. These are the kinds of people who disease was recently sued by a collec- A local family has a child with a need legal services help in Philadel- tion agency for a large credit card debt. significant disability. He was receiving phia. Bar Foundation grants enable Her son contacted the collection early intervention services under the local organizations to reach out to agency, which told him that the bills auspices of Delaware County Mental those most needy individuals and fam- were for, among other things, automo- Health/Mental retardation programs. ilies in the greater Philadelphia area – bile tires. The son knew his mother had When he turned 3 he became the young children, senior citizens, veter- never even had a driver’s license, let responsibility of another local agency, ans. Our grants for general operating alone a car. With the help of an attor- Council Migration, the case was sched- the Delaware County Intermediate support allow our grantee organiza- ney from the Legal Clinic for the uled for an interview where she was Unit, which proposed changes to some tions to do what they do best. Disabled, the son was able to argue finally granted permanent status. She of the child’s services, and the family There are many more success stories against the unwarranted charges, and was overjoyed; for the first time, she thought the child would be harmed by out there. By giving to the Philadelphia the suit was dismissed. could safely leave the U.S. and visit her the changes. Bar Foundation, you provide funding A woman from the Dominican aging parents in the Dominican The Education Law Center is work- from the youngest to the oldest clients, Republic entered the U.S. over 30 years Republic, who were very ill. ing on exactly these kinds of cases. across many legal issues. Many of these ago. She married a U.S. citizen who A Gulf War veteran returned home Even though a child who is receiving clients won’t ever know about the Phil- was extremely violent, and she was and had trouble readjusting to life after early intervention services turns 3 adelphia Bar Foundation. They just hospitalized because of injuries con- his military service. He lost his job, got years old and switches agencies, he is know when they needed a lawyer, they nected to the abuse. Her husband divorced, and became homeless. He entitled to continue to receive the pre- were able to find someone to guide refused to sponsor her, and, although had been denied Veterans Adminis- 3-year-old services while the family them through the legal system. they had children together, she was tration benefits for his Post Traumatic uses the legally mandated hearing sys- You make that happen. Your contri- never able to regularize her status. Stress Disorder. A Homeless Advocacy tem to contest the change. Pennsyl- butions make that possible. In May, the While her citizen children attended Project attorney met the veteran at one vania has long had a policy of contin- Bar Foundation will conduct its annual college and had their own children, she of HAP’s outreach efforts at local uing services, but because of the Dist- membership campaign. Won’t you be- lived on the margins of society. Her homeless shelters. The HAP attorney rict Court’s opinion in another case, come a member of the Bar Foundation, case was pending in the local District (with a Widener Law student) helped which went against the parent, Penn- and be part of our successes? office for 3 years. After considerable the veteran to reconstruct records doc- sylvania had largely abandoned its policy. ELC contacted the head of the Robert D. Lane Jr., a partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius advocacy, with help from HIAS and umenting his combat service (including LLP, is president of the Philadelphia Bar Foundation.
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PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / APRIL 2005 9 Reception for City Council St. Joe’s Prep, FLC Advance to State Mock Trial Tourney
by David Keller Trevaskis Prep, with its rap star, argues free speech; FLC, as plaintiff, blames the The National Constitution Center incident on the rapper’s unprotected was the appropriate venue for this speech that incited the crowd. Attorney year’s Philadelphia High School Mock Richard Sprague presided over the Trial Championship as Saint Joseph’s March 12 trial. A jury of attorneys rep- Preparatory School and Franklin resenting the sponsoring Philadelphia Learning Center (FLC) argued a case and Pennsylvania Bar Associations, as Photo by Jeff Lyons Members of the Board of Governors, section and committee chairs met with members with First Amendment implications. well as a diverse cross section of other of Philadelphia City Council at a reception on March 10 at Loews Philadelphia Hotel. The competition centered on a fic- legal organizations, found in favor of Pictured from left are Chancellor-Elect Alan M. Feldman, Councilwoman Marian tional civil action brought by the griev- the defense, giving St. Joe’s Prep the Tasco, Vice Chancellor Jane L. Dalton, Chancellor Andrew A. Chirls, City Council ing parents of a young man who died victory. Both teams advance as part of President Anna C. Verna, Councilman Frank Rizzo and Councilman Richard T. from injuries caused by a crowd-crush- the 12-team field (from nearly 280 Mariano. ing incident at a rap concert. St. Joe’s continued on page 19
MINORITY tors” program for practitioners and law program as well as their networking hold its annual fund-raising banquet students to meet their state representa- wine-and-cheese event for law stu- on May 12. continued from page 7 tives, state senators and members of dents and practitioners. It worked with The South Asian Bar Association is which will be held for the first time in city council. Moreover, the Barristers national Congreso for their Thanks- the newest minority bar association Philadelphia. More than 1,000 Asian- are co-sponsors of the CLE, “The giving Food Drive delivering food having been formed in September American attorneys from throughout Browning of America,” offered by the items to the at-large Hispanic commu- 2004. Its first event was a lunch meet- the United States will head to the city Pennsylvania Bar during its annual nity. In 2005, after discussions with ing at the Passage to India restaurant for the conference. Minority Attorney Conference to be Philadelphia Bar Association to recruit new members and to intro- In 2004, the Barristers’ Association held at the Wyndham Franklin Plaza Chancellor Andrew A. Chirls, the HBA duce the new officers of the organiza- of Philadelphia continued its strong Hotel on April 7 and 8. The Barristers’ reinstituted LegalLine Espanol, offering tion. In 2005, it co-sponsored a tsuna- community activities and sponsored 2005 annual scholarship dinner will be referrals or free legal advice in Spanish mi relief fund-raiser with the AABADV three Law Days where attorneys went held on April 16. on every third Wednesday of every and presented a panel discussion on to local churches and communities to The Hispanic Bar Association’s 2004 month from 5 to 8 p.m. It also plans to “How to be a Partner” in late March. offer free legal advice on various iss- kick-off event was the “La Justicia” organize a Law Day in Spanish. The award presentation. The HBA estab- Hispanic Legal Education Fund’s Schol- Sunah Park, an associate at Thorp Reed & Armstrong, ues. It also organized an event where LLP, is an associate editor of the Philadelphia Bar more than 20 African-American judges lished the La Justicia Award in 2001 to arship, the HBA’s fund-raising arm, will Reporter. were assembled to speak about their recognize individuals who have experiences and observations from the demonstrated a long-term commit- bench. But the signature event was its ment to the advancement of the Latino
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PHILADELPHIA 10 APRIL 2005 / BAR REPORTER YLD to Celebrate Law Week May 2-6 by Genna Viozzi programs run by volunteer lawyers. give free legal advice. This year’s Law Among the programs are Lawyer in the Fair will be held from 12-2 p.m. on Web In the tradition of uniting legal edu- Classroom and Stepping Out for Wednesday, May 4. √ cation with members of the Philadel- Seniors. Lawyer in the Classroom sends Law Week wraps up for city high phia community, the Young Lawyers attorneys into Philadelphia city schools school students with a hands-on pro- check Division is once again gearing up for to speak with students about the legal gram called Lawyer for a Day. On the For up-to-the-minute updates its annual Law Week celebration which, profession and their journeys to morning of Friday, May 6, attorneys about Law Week 2005, visit this year, begins on Monday, May 2 becoming lawyers. Stepping Out for and students will convene at the Bar www.philadelphiabar.org. and ends on Friday, May 6. Seniors once again sends volunteer Association headquarters where groups Law Day, a special day focusing on attorneys into the schools, but this of students will be paired with an tion from the mayor and inspiring American heritage of liberty under law time, they meet with high school attorney and then set out for a day in words from local celebrities. and a national day of celebration offi- seniors to discuss the legal implications the legal community. Most students All Law Week activities are under cially designated by Congress in 1961, of turning 18 and being viewed by the will sit in on court proceedings and the direction of Association Chancel- occurs each year on May 1. The Assoc- legal system as an adult. speak with judges about the process, lor-Elect Alan M. Feldman and are iation uses the entire week in which The highlight of Law Week annually but others may end up perusing city coordinated by YLD Law Week co- May 1 falls to implement a communi- falls on Wednesday of the week when jail cells with an assistant district attor- chairs Scott Sigman, May Mon Post and ty-wide education outreach. the YLD brings the Law Fair to the ney or joining an associate at his or Kimberly Heuer. Law Week 2005 heralds the theme Gallery mall in Center City. A perennial her Center City firm. All students will Each year the Law Week celebration “The American Jury” and encompasses favorite with the community, the Law return to the Bar for lunch and a wrap- enjoys greater and new successes a full schedule of community-reaching Fair provides volunteer attorneys to up program that includes a proclama- continued on page 17
WOMEN can’t do it all at one time,” she said. “You can do whatever you want, but you have to be strategic 26th Annual Bar Charity Run continued from page 6 and you’ve got to prioritize.” When asked how a judge establishes her Entry Form & Fees your daughters, babysitters and neighbors. authority without losing her personal identity, They’re all watching to see how to do it,” she Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Sandra said. Schultz Newman said that being in a position of In the second session, “Women-At-Law,” authority is something that sometimes comes women leaders from the federal, state and local “from the genes.” judiciary discussed combining a legal career with “I think that we all have to remember from personal commitments and the challenges they whence we came. We also have to maintain the faced along the way. The panel offered advice for authority of being a leader in our position. today’s women lawyers on developing and Everybody has their own method. I’m known as advancing their careers. a taskmaster of work in my chambers.” “You don’t have to give up the rest of your From the perspective of professionalism and life,” said Third Circuit Court of Appeals Judge civility, U.S. District Court Judge Gene E.K. Pratter Dolores K. Sloviter. “If you want to stop and have suggested that the way you carry yourself is vital children, if you want to work at several things, to communicating to others that you are ready to do whatever it is you want to do and use your take on a leadership position. background as you can.” “If there is a chip on [your] shoulder holding Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge Phyllis you down, I think that will hold you back,” Judge Beck said that women who are new to the pro- Pratter said. “Hold it. Wait until another day. Bite fession should seek out people or organizations your tongue. If you’re a lawyer, you have to bite within their own environment to help them grow your tongue all the time.” professionally. “I think you really never, until you Philadelphia Common Pleas Court President breathe your last breath, truly define yourself,” Judge Frederica A. Massiah-Jackson suggested Judge Beck said. “You should keep growing and that every outside activity builds up to the next keep redefining yourself.” level. According to Senior Judge Norma L. Shapiro “Every bar association meeting, every commu- of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District nity activity gets us ready for being a leader, of Pennsylvania, the reason individuals partici- whether it’s as a judge or a leader of the commu- pate in community or bar association activities nity,” Judge Massiah-Jackson said. shouldn’t be primarily to help their careers. “You’re building your organizational skills, “It enables you to fulfill your obligations as a your administrative skills. And I think that’s the member of what I consider the noblest profes- most important thing, whether you’re running sion. It gives you the opportunity to do good.” for office in the public sector, or if you move onto Judge Shapiro added that such participation leadership within the bar association or within also provides networking opportunities that help your law firm, you have to be able to do a vari- a person’s career by keeping up with the devel- ety of projects and assign priorities to those pro- opments in the profession and by cultivating a jects at the same time.” large group of friends and associates. Other panelists at the Mid-Year Conference “What you can do is prepare yourself. Be the included: Commonwealth Court Judges Doris A. best lawyer you can…know what you want to do Smith-Ribner and Shelly Friedman; Kathy M. and be there. When the time is right, you’ll have Manderino, state representative and PBA Board your opportunity.” of Governors’ Commission on Women in the Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge Susan Profession liaison; Nicole D. Galli, Philadelphia Gantman advised that young women attorneys Bar Association Women in the Profession must be realistic with their expectations. Committee past co-chair; and Susan Schulman, “As women, we can do everything, but we Weber Gallagher litigation partner.
PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / APRIL 2005 11 Young Lawyers Division Annual Meeting Sixers GM King Happy to Be in Philly by Heather J. Holloway compared the adjustment period to a trial lawyer being retained in the midst Cautioning young lawyers not to of a large trial. King not only expressed “get too high with the highs or too low confidence in the Webber trade but in with the lows,” Philadelphia 76ers pres- response to audience questions, he ident and general manager Billy King expressed faith in the team and the urged the practice of patience “as noth- coaching staff. ing happens overnight.” Finally, in addition to the team, King was the keynote speaker at the King noted his happiness with Phila- Young Lawyers Division’s March 9 An- delphia, calling it a “big city with a nual Meeting. Drawing from his expe- small-town feel” and urged the young riences, beginning as a college basket- professionals in attendance to promote ball player, King jokingly said that the the city and its development. King said negotiation and contract interpretation when evaluating new talent for the skills that he has developed through- team, he always considers the fact that out his career qualify him to be an Photo by Jeff Lyons he wants players who will represent Philadelphia 76ers president and general manager Billy King spoke of the challenges on honorary lawyer. Philadelphia in the right way. becoming an NBA executive. King said he began to develop skills King said the city’s development akin to those of a lawyer while playing ges he faced as he made somewhat im- the economic negotiating challenges over the last few years is evident not at Duke University. While in college, he promptu decisions regarding prior job that went into brokering the recent only by the increase in the number of received the advice, “use basketball or opportunities while walking the path deal that allowed Philadelphia to ac- condominiums, fine restaurants and basketball will use you.” Following this that ultimately led him to follow coach quire Chris Webber from the Sacram- entertainment outlets but also by the philosophy, King used basketball to Larry Brown to Philadelphia. He fur- ento Kings. This, of course, led to a dis- fact that franchise players such as Allen further his education, later enrolling in ther spoke of the challenges that face cussion of the challenge of dealing Iverson (who could spend the off-sea- a management training program and him in his current position, including with the Philadelphia fans and media son anywhere in the world) choose to later still becoming a general manager mastering “NBA economics” and un- as Webber tries to adjust (mid-season) live and socialize in the city. in part because of the challenge that derstanding the tremendous impact to the new team and the East Coast that the NBA salary cap guidelines defense. Nonetheless, expressing con- Heather J. Holloway, an associate at Rawle & the career opportunity presented. Henderson, LLP, is an associate editor of the Philadelphia Indeed, King spoke of the challen- have on trade decisions. He explained tinued belief in the trade decision, King Bar Reporter. Meet the Candidates at April 20 Event by Natalie Klyashtorny If You Go Sen. Arlen Specter, U.S. Rep. Joe Hoeffel YLD UPDATE and Pennsylvania State House Speaker The Meet the Candidates Networking Event At last, spring has arrived and with John Perzel. Not only will you be able will be held Wednesday, April 20 at the it, the political primary season (pri- to meet the current leaders, you will Public House, Two Logan Square, 18th and maries will be held on May 17). Polit- also be able to interact with the leaders Arch Streets, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. ical apathy is too often reputed to be of tomorrow. Young America PAC’s Registration is not required. characteristic of younger people. Even chair is Brett Feldman, an associate at though overall voter turnout was high- ently, the Commission on Judicial Sel- Klehr, Harrison, Harvey, Branzburg & er on Election Day 2004 than in prior ection and Retention is hard at work to Ellers LLP. When he is not working election years, it remained stagnant make sure that only the best qualified with former Chancellor Carl S. Prima- among those in the younger age brack- judicial candidates receive the Associa- vera to obtain zoning approval for ets. In creating the Philadelphia 2020 tion’s endorsement, a service that we some of the biggest real estate projects Councilwoman Marian Tasco; Anuj committee, I hope to encourage young provide not just to members of the le- in the city, Brett lends his time and Gupta and Matt McClure, both from lawyers to get more involved in the gal community, but also to the public energy to a number of political cam- Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP civic life of our city, which would in- at large. I encourage you all to come to paigns and spearheads Young America and veterans of a number of camp- cludes political involvement. this event if, for no other reason, than PAC. Other young lawyers on the YPAC aigns; and Scott Donahue. 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PHILADELPHIA 12 APRIL 2005 / BAR REPORTER Monitors Sought for YLD Chair May 1 Equality Forum Working to Forty years ago, just across the street from Independence Hall and the Liber- ty Bell, 40 brave and pioneering men Bridge Bar and women held the nation’s first dem- onstration for gay and lesbian rights. To commemorate this beginning, Equality Age Gap Forum will host a National Celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the GLBT By Jeff Lyons Civil Rights Movement on Indepen-
Photo by Jeff Lyons dence Mall on Sunday, May 1, from 11 YLD honorees (from left) Kathy Ochroch, Douglas Kreitzberg of USI Colburn Insurance The future success of the legal pro- a.m. to 8 p.m. The day’s events will in- Service and Roberta West meet at the YLD Annual Meeting. fession depends on overcoming the clude performances by Cindy Lauper gap that exists by successfully integrat- For young lawyers to view Philadel- grams this year on topics of particular and Kate Clinton. ing members of the younger genera- phia as an attractive alternative to oth- interest to young lawyers such as sur- Equality Forum welcomes volunteers tions into the legal profession and er cities, Klyashtorny said they must be viving your first couple of years of to serve as monitors of the Independ- leadership positions within the profes- able to find career opportunities here. practice, business development and ence Mall site and of any protests. Simi- sion, the chair of the Young Lawyers “As young lawyers, we need to lead marketing, and starting your own law lar to attorney monitors serving at poll- Division told YLD members at their the charge in shaping the future of this firm,” she said. ing stations, monitors will serve as ob- March 9 Annual Meeting. city. To further that goal, I have created “We are also continuing our men- servers of activity, and will notify police “Equally as important is to give a new committee, Philadelphia 2020. torship program, and I urge you all to and National Parks Service officers as young lawyers a seat at the decision- This committee will work with other volunteer to become mentors. Even a appropriate to avoid public disturbance making table because if that does not young professionals’ groups to study recent graduate can be a mentor to a or the risk of confrontation. In advance occur, there will be a leadership vacu- the issues that affect Philadelphia’s pot- law student, and there is nothing more of the National Celebration, Equality um in the legal profession in the years ential, and to advocate for reforms rewarding than contributing to the Forum will hold an orientation meeting to come,” said Natalie Klyashtorny, an which Philadelphia needs in order to positive growth of a younger member for volunteers. Equality Forum encour- associate at the Locks Law Firm. become more vibrant and competitive of the profession. In implementing ages both straight and gay members of “For us to truly thrive as a profes- with other major cities. One of the pro- these programs, our goals are to the Philadelphia Bar Association to sion, we need to be able to retain jects that we are working on is a sur- become more informed about the con- serve two-hour shifts as monitors. young lawyers and potential lawyers vey of law students and young lawyers cerns of the new generation of lawyers Persons interested in volunteering such as law students and to attract as to the reasons why they have cho- and to introduce the YLD and Bar should contact Kevin Ray at (215) 979- those from other cities to Philadelphia,” sen to live in Philadelphia or why they Association as a vehicle in the profes- 1567 or by e-mail at kpray@duanemor- she said. are planning to leave,” she said. sional development of law students ris.com. For more information, visit The YLD also recognized two indi- “Just as the legal profession must and young lawyers,” she said. www.equalityforum.org. viduals and one company for their evolve to meet the needs of a new gen- contributions to the development of eration, so must the City of Philadel- the YLD. phia. Cities do not grow economically Kathy Ochroch, an associate at from within, but by attracting new en- Blank Rome LLP and coordinator of the ergy and lifeblood from outside. It is firm’s pro bono program, was present- now up to the young leaders of this ed with the Craig M. Perry Service city, including young lawyers, to create Award for her work with Philadelphia a “New Philadelphia” which will make Volunteers for the Indigent Program. headlines for its identity as a world- The award is presented annually to an class city to locate a business, have a attorney who was donated substantial successful career and live a meaningful time and energy to community-orient- life so that Philadelphia will be a nat- ed activities, including, but not limited ural choice for young, ambitious peo- to, pro bono and charity work. ple,” she said. Roberta West, program director of Klyashtorny said the YLD will be Temple-LEAP, received the F. Sean expanding outreach programs, includ- Peretta Service Award, which is given ing an April 7 discussion with the to a person who has made unique and Business Law Section about the reali- We are experts in estimating property innovative contributions to the YLD ties of a business law practice. damage,documenting inventory and and the legal community as a whole. “Through our law firm outreach filing,negotiating and settling property Douglas Kreitzberg, president of USI committee, we intend to present pro- losses.Our goal is to serve your client and Colburn Insurance Service, accepted grams at Philadelphia law firms, edu- to ensure that every dollar allowed by the the YLD Vision Award on behalf of his cating young lawyers about the Bar policy is paid. company. The award is presented to a Association and how involvement can business that mentors young lawyers further their leadership and profession- Find out more about our total approach to and encourages them to become al development. Our CLE Committee claims settlement,both for residential and involved in pro bono work. will be presenting a number of pro- commercial properties. Mentors, Proteges Sought by YLD The YLD’s Attorney Mentoring mentors with protégés right now! Committee is looking for individuals Sign-up forms for the Attorney- who are willing to serve as mentors to Mentoring Program can be found on young lawyers, as well as individuals the Association’s Web site at who want to be mentored. www.philadelphiabar.org. For more If you think that you could use a information, contact Brian S. Chacker at mentor or would like to be a mentor, [email protected] or Chad E. let us know. We are ready to match Kauffman at [email protected].
PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / APRIL 2005 13 Pro Bono Corner PTLA Taking 100 Cases for Philadelphia VIP by Laura A. Feldman decided to take on this additional re- sponsibility and partner with VIP, a The Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Ass- pro bono arm of the Philadelphia Bar ociation has joined with the Philadel- Association, because it will help the phia Volunteers for the Indigent Pro- people who need it the most, but can gram to provide much-needed legal afford it the least. services to 100 Philadelphia-area indi- “All of us became lawyers because viduals and families in 2005. we believe in our legal system and “I am extremely pleased that the because we believe that everyone leadership of the Philadelphia Trial deserves to have their rights protected,” Lawyers Association has agreed to help said McEldrew. “By helping the indi-
us provide necessary legal assistance to Photo by Jeff Lyons gent through VIP, the Philadelphia Trial the people who need it the most, but Former Philadelphia VIP Chair Leonard Busby (from left) is joined by Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association believes that we can afford it the least,” said Sharon Lawyers Association President James T. McEldrew III, VIP Executive Director Sharon are doing something about keeping Liebhaber, managing attorney of Phil- Browning, and PTLA Board members Laura A. Feldman and Alison F. Soloff. that promise.” adelphia VIP. “I hope their participa- Assistance, AIDS Law Project, the Educ- equal access to justice through the Unfortunately, it is a real possibility tion will serve as a model for organiza- ation Law Center and Regional Hous- courts is just that – a promise, and one that it will be more difficult in the tions across Pennsylvania and the ing Legal Services among other organi- that must be kept,” added PTLA Presi- coming years for the indigent to seek country.” zation. Under the new agreement, doz- dent James T. McEldrew III. “It is an justice through the courts. For some VIP is dedicated to providing indi- ens of Philadelphia-area trial lawyers unfortunate reality that too often in people the difference in having access gent individuals equal access to the le- will help these referred clients with our country, access to the courts is det- to the courts is literally staying in their gal system in civil matters by referring problems involving landlord-tenant, ermined not by the merits of a case, homes or living on the streets, keeping them to volunteer lawyers, paralegals, custody, adoption, support, employ- but by the ability of a client to retain their jobs or being unemployed, and and others who provide legal services ment, consumer complaints, immigra- the professional services they need. By keeping their family together or losing free of charge. It is a challenge to find tion, special education and tort providing pro bono legal services, we their children. qualified people who are willing to defense. Without these free services, hope to make the promise of access a Call VIP at (215) 523-9550 and vol- donate their professional time for non- too many of them would be unable to reality for everyone.” unteer your time today. paying clients. seek their day in court. McEldrew noted that while many of Laura A. Feldman, a partner at Feldman & Pinto, is a Currently, many of the clients VIP “We entered into this unprecedented the members are already actively in- member of the board of the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers receives are referred through Commu- partnership because we believe the volved in their community and in Association. She is also a member of the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Board of Governors and chair of the nity Legal Services, Philadelphia Legal promise that every citizen should have philanthropic organizations, PTLA Association’s Womens Rights Committee. Auerbach Real Estate, Inc. Specializing in Foreclosures, Bankruptcy & Estate Sales
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PHILADELPHIA 14 APRIL 2005 / BAR REPORTER Homeless Advocacy Project Holding Annual Benefit April 21
The Homeless Advocacy Project will Bockius, LLP; the Verizon Foundation; tion that provides free legal services to assisted more than 11,650 clients and hold its April Benefit on Thursday, and Aqua Pennsylvania, Inc. The homeless individuals, families and have donated more than $12.75 million April 21 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in the evening will feature live jazz, compli- non-profit community groups. worth of legal services. Conservatory of the Park Hyatt mentary beer, wine, appetizers, and a Currently, more than 300 attorneys, For tickets ($45 per person) or for Philadelphia at the Bellevue, Broad silent auction. paralegals and law students volunteer information on sponsorship, contact and Walnut Streets. All proceeds from the April Benefit with HAP. Marnie Boccella at the Homeless The event is presented by PECO go to support the Homeless Advocacy Since HAP’s first legal clinic in Advocacy Project at (215) 523-9588 or Energy along with Morgan, Lewis & Project, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organiza- December 1990, legal advocates have by e-mail at [email protected].
Justinians Honor Chancellor, Judge Chancellor’s Forum on Immigration April 20
The Public Interest Section will sponsor a Chancellor’s Forum, “The Impact of Immigration Reform: What You Need to Know About Current Proposals No Matter What Kind of Law You Practice” on Wednesday, April 20 at noon in the Bar Association’s 11th floor Conference Center. Speakers include Ana Avendano Denier, associ- ate general counsel and director of the AFL-CIO immigrant worker program, and J. Traci Hong, director for policy for the National Asian Pacific American Legal Consortium. One additional speak- er will be added to the program. The forum will be moderated by Association Chancellor Andrew A.
Photo by Jeff Lyons Chirls. Gaetan J. Alfano (center), chancellor of The Justinian Society, is joined by Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Admission to the Chancellor’s Forum is free and Alfred J. DiBona (left) and Bar Association Chancellor Andrew A. Chirls at a March 14 luncheon at the Union League where lunch is available for $7.50 for those members who the two were honored. Chirls was honored as the new Chancellor and DiBona received the Justinians’ inaugural register in advance. To register, visit www.philadel- Ambassador Thomas M. Foglietta Service Award. phiabar.org. For more information, contact Karen Detamore at [email protected].
PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / APRIL 2005 15 FRONTLINE continued from page 3 NCC Borrowing Bar’s Marshall Portrait ally be extended to trial courts as well. by Jeff Lyons painting at its March 2 meeting. matic Room of the State Department And a judicial security manual will be “The painting, done in 1835, was and the National Portrait Gallery, introduced statewide later this year Chief Justice John Marshall is going done at the request of the Philadelphia among other places. with appropriate training for judicial on a road trip. His portrait is, anyway. Bar Association when Marshall was in The NCC will display the portrait at staff. The Association’s portrait of the Philadelphia for a physical examina- an exhibit that will run through the These are positive developments nation’s first Chief Justice of the tion,” Association Executive Director end of the year with the recognition of that remind us that we need to contin- Supreme Court will be loaned to the Kenneth Shear told the Board. the Bar Association as the donor. ue to agree on long-range court fund- National Constitution Center for a spe- “It is noted as being the definitive The Constitution Center will pay for ing formulas and follow through on cial exhibit in honor of Justice likeness of the Chief Justice,” Shear the packing and transport of the paint- those agreements. Marshall’s 250th birthday. The Board of said, adding that the portrait has hung ing both to and from the Center, locat- • Judges must be adequately com- Governors approved the loan of the in the U.S. Supreme Court, the Diplo- ed at 525 Arch St. pensated. No one expects to become rich on a public servant’s salary. But many of our judges take significant pay cuts to enter public service. Their sala- ries must be regularly increased not just to keep pace with inflation but to reflect the importance of their posi- tions, the stress under which they often work and the dangers that they face. 3) We must continue to restrict ac- cess to information about judges that might expose them to harm. Congress should permanently extend the law that now allows such information to be removed from the financial disclosure forms of federal judges. That law is scheduled to expire this December. 4) In some courts, judges are assig- ned to the same kind of cases for many years. Judges who try criminal and family law cases need to be periodical- ly rotated off the criminal bench not merely to provide those judges with a break from the stress of criminal and family trials but also to prevent regu- larly identifiable judges from being associated with certain types of cases. 5) Finally, we must think about new and innovative measures to protect our judges and our courts. We should not shy away from using the latest technol- ogy in this effort consistent with a free and open society and mindful of the need to protect everyone’s rights. In Philadelphia, we support a new Family Court facility combining the latest security features with the need for public access. And our effort should not end at the courthouse door. For example, we should consider providing home secu- rity systems for every judge. These are some of the actions that we can take to respond to threats ag- ainst our judges and our judicial sys- tem. Our courts are meant to be quiet sanctuaries of order and reason. Our judges are charged with carrying out their enormous responsibilities in a thorough, deliberate and ordered man- ner. When we begin to allow murder and mayhem into this environment the highest calling of a civilized society is placed at risk. We cannot allow that to happen. (This article first appeared in The Philadelphia Inquirer.)
Andrew A. Chirls, a partner at WolfBlock, is Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association. His e-mail address is [email protected].
PHILADELPHIA 16 APRIL 2005 / BAR REPORTER JUDICIAL RATINGS and non-lawyers. Among its members The following judicial candidates, “RECOMMENDED” for election to are the chief public defender, the presi- listed alphabetically, were found Municipal Court: continued from page 1 dent pudges of the Common Pleas and “RECOMMENDED” for election to Judge Charles J. Cunningham this by visiting our Web site at Municipal Courts, and representatives the Court of Common Pleas: Joyce Webb Eubanks www.philadelphiabar.org,” he said. from Asian, Hispanic and African Judge Glenn B. Bronson Judge Nazario Jimenez Chirls pointed out that the American legal groups. Judge Charles J. Cunningham Sharon Williams Losier Association’s Campaign for Qualified The ratings by the 29-member Joyce Webb Eubanks Judge Bradley K. Moss Judges has launched a pop-up window Judicial Commission follow extensive Ellen Green-Ceisler Thomas Nocella which appears whenever anyone visits study and investigation by the Marilyn Heffley David C. Shuter the Association’s Web site. The window Commission’s 120-member investiga- Sharon Williams Losier The following candidates were lists the candidates’ ratings and the tive division which includes 40 non- Thomas Martin found “NOT RECOMMENDED” for Web site contains a link to a “Voters lawyer members. Candidates found Judge Bradley K. Moss election to the Court of Common Pleas: Guide to the Judicial Elections.” Chirls “Recommended” satisfied a cumulative Thomas Nocella Christian H. Clemente said the Association wants voters to review of criteria including qualifica- Meredith Seigle-DiClaudio Cateria R. McCabe know “not just who to vote for but tions such as legal ability and training, Ira B. Shrager Michael L. Nix why the judicial elections are so trial experience, character and integrity, David C. Shuter Judge Walter J. Olszewski important and why we invest so much judicial temperament, mental and phy- Leon W. Tucker Judge Frank Palumbo time and energy in reviewing and rat- sical capacity and community involve- Marvin L. Williams Lisette Shirdan-Harris ing these candidates. This is the one ment. Full details can be found at The following judicial candidates, Additional names and ratings will place for voters to find a thorough, www.philadelphiabar.org. listed alphabetically, were found be announced soon. non-partisan, objective ratings of the candidates.” The Commission on Judicial Selection and Retention is independent and non-partisan and includes lawyers
LAW WEEK 2005 Bench-Bar Conference Registration Form continued from page 11 Sept. 30 & Oct. 1, 2005 - The Quarter at Tropicana, Atlantic City, NJ thanks to the many talented attorneys (Please Note: Judges will receive separate conference materials) who donate their time to one or more of the Law Week programs. All mem- Each attendee must fill out a registration form in its entirety (non-attorney guests may be included on the form). Make bers of the Bar Association, not just checks payable to Philadelphia Bar Association and mail to: 2005 Bench-Bar Conference, Philadelphia Bar Association, members of the Young Lawyers Divis- 1101 Market St., 11th Fl., Philadelphia, PA 19107, or pay with your credit card below and fax to (215) 238-1159. This ion, are encouraged to join the ranks form is also available at www.philadelphiabar.org. NOTE: Hotel reservations must be made separately by calling (800) and help make this widely publicized 247-8767. Mention “Philadelphia Bar Association/2005 Bench-Bar Conference” to take advantage of the special rate of event the most successful to date. $185 per night plus taxes. Hotel reservations must be made by Friday, Sept. 9, 2005. Volunteers are need for the follow- ing events: Lawyer in the Classroom; Assn. Member Doctor/Lawyer in the Classroom; Registration Type (all prices are per person) Assn. Nonprofit, Gov. Non-Member Amount Lawyer for a Day; Stepping out for Member Attorneys & YLD Attorney Owed Seniors; and the Law Fair at the Gallery. Full Conference—Early Bird (before Aug. 15): Friday Opening To find out how to become involved, Luncheon, Friday Night Grand Reception, Saturday Breakfast, Saturday $395 $245 $445 please contact May Mon Post at (215) Closing Luncheon, Course Materials, Up to 6.5 CLE Credits 683-5082 or Kimberly Heuer at (215) Full Conference—Regular (Aug. 15 and later): Friday Opening 963-4756. Luncheon, Friday Night Grand Reception, Saturday Breakfast, Saturday $445 $295 $495 The following is a list of Law Week Closing Luncheon, Course Materials, Up to 6.5 CLE Credits activities that have been scheduled as One Day Attendee—Friday: Friday Opening Luncheon, Friday Night of Friday, March 25. Visit Grand Reception, Course Materials, CLE Credits for Friday only $245 $195 $295 www.philadelphiabar.org for more events and details as they become One Day Attendee—Saturday: Saturday Breakfast, Saturday Closing $245 $195 $295 available. Luncheon, Course Materials, CLE Credits for Saturday only Monday, May 2 - Naturalization Grand Reception—Friday Evening Only $125 $100 $150 Ceremony/Edward F. Chacker Essay Contest; 10:30 a.m., Federal Courthouse, Non-Attorney Guest Registration - $150 Per Guest Sub-Total: ______601 Market St., contact Elaine Lippe, Price includes food and social functions only. Guest Total: ______(215) 238-6341. Please register me for _____ guest(s) at $150 per guest. Total Amount Due: ______Tuesday, May 3 - Juror Appreciation Day, 8:30 a.m., Criminal Attendee Name: ______Justice Center, 1301 Filbert St., present- Nickname on Badge (if different from above): ______ed by Pennsylvanians for Modern Company/Organization ______Courts. Wednesday, May 4 - Law Fair, Guest Name(s): ______The Gallery mall, 12 to 2 p.m.; contact Address: ______Andrew R. Duffy, (215) 575-2988 or John City: ______State: ______Zip: ______G. Papianou, (215) 772-7389. Phone: ______Fax: ______E-mail: ______LegalLine P.M., Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Market St., 6 to 8 Special/Dietary Needs: ______p.m.; contact Scott A. Mayer, (215) 569- Emergency Contact Name: ______Phone: ______5616. Card Type: ______American Express ______MasterCard ______Visa Friday, May 6 - Lawyer for a Day, Card Number: ______Exp. Date: ______Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Market St., 11th floor, 8:30 a.m.; contact Cardholder’s Name: ______Scott Sigman (215) 686-5828, or May Cardholder’s Signature: ______Date: ______Mon Post (215) 683-5082.
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PHILADELPHIA 18 APRIL 2005 / BAR REPORTER Notice to Philadelphia Bar Association Members Pursuant to Section 1100 of the law and the further and continuing ed- Committee, which shall consist of the Section 602. Commission on Judicial Philadelphia Bar Association bylaws, ucation of the Philadelphia bar within following: Selection and Retention; Quorum; notice is hereby given to all members this field in all its branches; formulate (1) Chancellor, Chancellor-Elect and Chair; Vice Chair; Vacancies. of the Philadelphia Bar Association that and extend the study of this field of Vice Chancellor; (B) The Commission shall consist of the following amendments to the by- law; cooperate in attaining uniformity (2) the two immediate-past Chan- 30 persons, each of whom shall be laws of the Philadelphia Bar Associa- with respect to both legislation and cellors; entitled to vote, as follows: tion were considered at the March 2, administration in all matters within (3) three members of the Board des- (1) Ex officio Members: the Chancel- 2005 Board of Governors meeting and this field; cooperate with judicial, leg- ignated by the Board from among lor; the Chancellor-Elect; the Vice were approved for submission to the islative and administrative bodies and those elected pursuant to Section Chancellor; the district attorney of members at the April Quarterly meet- other constituents of the organized bar 300(A)(1)(c); Philadelphia; the city solicitor of the ing to take place on Monday, April 11, to further these activities; suggest imp- (4) one person designated by each City of Philadelphia; the chief defen- 2005 at noon at the Philadelphia rovements in applicable laws, practices Section or Division from among its der of the Defender Association of Marriott Downtown. and procedures; and simplify and imp- Executive Committee members; and Philadelphia; the United States attor- 1. The following new Section 913 rove the application of justice in this (5) four Chairs of Standing Com- ney for the Eastern District of Penn- shall be inserted into the Bylaws: field, all in conformity with the Charter mittees of the Association, one of sylvania; either the chair or the exec- Section 913. The State Civil Litigat- and Bylaws of the Philadelphia Bar whom shall be elected from each of the utive director of Community Legal Ser- ion Section Association as at the time in effect. following groups by the Chairs of the vices as designated by its Board; the The State Civil Litigation Section 2. Section 400 (A) shall be amended Committees listed in that group subject chair of the Criminal Justice Section; shall promote the objectives of the and restated as follows: to the provisions of Section 700 (C): the chair of the Young Lawyers Divis- Philadelphia Bar Association within the Section 400. Nominating Committee; (a) Strategic Planning, Labor and ion; the chair of the Family Law Sect- field of state civil litigation and, to that Composition Employment Law, Legislative Liaison, ion; the chair of the Probate and Trust end: advance the development of the (A) There shall be a Nominating Bar-News Media, Insurance; Section; the chair of the State Civil Lit- (b) Judicial Independence, Charter igation Section, the Chair of the Wo- and Bylaws, Alternative Dispute Reso- men’s Rights Committee; the chair of prise announcement that underscores MOCK TRIAL lution, Municipal Court, Federal Courts; the Municipal Court Committee; the the value of this program for expand- continued from page 10 (c) Women in the Profession, Minor- president judge of the Court of Com- ing the horizons of young people, ities in the Profession, Membership/Bar mon Pleas of Philadelphia County; the across Pennsylvania) in the state finals attorney James Beasley Jr. astonished Admissions and Placement, Legal president judge of the Philadelphia in Harrisburg on April 1 and 2. the audience by providing a four-year Rights of Lesbian and Gay Men; Municipal Court; the president of the For 25 years, the John S. Bradway scholarship to Temple University for (d) Fee Disputes, Professional Guid- Barristers’ Association of Philadelphia; Mock Trial Competition has pitted Leslie. Beasley became involved in the ance, Professional Responsibility, Law- the president of the Hispanic Bar Ass- public, private and parochial school local mock trial program last year yer Referral and Information Service. ociation of Pennsylvania; and the pre- teams in a simulated trial setting in when he and his late father provided 3. Section 602(B) shall be restated sident of the Asian-American Bar Philadelphia. 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PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / APRIL 2005 19 Career Corner There’s More to Law Careers than Litigation by James LaRosa and Gary Mintz If you have come to the conclusion that you definitely want to leave the Question: I am a third-year commercial litigator at a mid- practice of law, your academic and professional training will provide you sized firm. I am very unhappy with several options. The biggest issue you must address is compensation. with my career. It seems as the Career questions? practice of law is not for me. I Send your career questions to James LaRosa at JuriStaff, Inc., at [email protected] or call am considering leaving the lawyers, the compensation (at least ini- time basis. JuriStaff at (215) 751-9100. You can also send law altogether. What other tially) would be less than they are cur- Many attorneys also consider your questions to [email protected] types of jobs are available for rently making. careers in sales. Many of the skills you an individual with a law Another possibility is that it may be If you can afford to take a step back utilize as a litigator are transferable to degree? the firm where you work that may be in compensation, the door is open to the sales field. This is particularly true Answer: This is a fairly common sit- the problem. You may want to consider many career options too numerous to if the product you are selling is a prod- uation. It seems as if at least once a changing firms and see if that makes mention here. The options truly uct that is used by legal professionals. week, we speak with an attorney who you any happier. depend on your financial needs and The following is a list of books writ- wants to either change practice areas You may also want to consider leav- your professional goals. ten for lawyers seeking options outside or even leave the law entirely. While ing private practice and going into the Consider other opportunities within the traditional practice of law: there are options, there are some public sector. Many unhappy private law firms or the law profession. Many The Lawyer’s Career Change Handbook: things to consider before you decide to practice attorneys find a great deal of firms today have marketing depart- More than 300 Things You Can Do With a leave the practice of law. job satisfaction in the public sector. As ments or roles in marketing, associate Law Degree by Hindi Greenberg; What Since you are only in your third a litigator, you may want to look into development, litigation management, Can You Do With a Law Degree?: A Lawyer’s year of practice, you may want to take positions with the district attorney, the pro bono and other similar unique Guide to Career Alternatives Inside, Outside & a step back and evaluate specifically city or possibly the public defender. opportunities. Around the Law by Deborah Arron; Non- what it is about your job that is mak- Although you will probably make less Depending upon your qualifica- legal Careers for Lawyers, 4th Edition by ing you unhappy. Once you leave the money, you may find that you are tions, there are numerous options in Gary A. Munneke; America’s Greatest practice of law, it will be very difficult enjoying your work more. the education field. Although finding a Places to Work with a Law Degree & How to to return. You should probably give the If you have come to the conclusion position as a professor with a law Make the Most of Any Job, No Matter Where practice of law a little more time before that you definitely want to leave the school is very difficult and you will It Is by Kimm Alayne Walton; Running you abandon it completely. practice of law, your academic and need top qualifications, there are other from the Law: Why Good Lawyers Are Getting Have you considered that it might professional training will provide you options. Many attorneys have had suc- Out of the Legal Profession by Deborah be litigation that you do not like? You with several options. The biggest issue cess teaching undergraduate law class- Arron; Alternative Careers for Lawyers by may want to consider changing prac- you must address is compensation. es at universities and/or community Hillary Mantis; and Careers in Law by tice areas. Although it is not easy to While many lawyers feel that they are colleges. 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Law Students Invited to Enter Ginsburg Essay Contest Full- and part-time law students in may have been prepared in connection Judges for this year’s competition Save the Date their second or third year of study dur- with a law school course and must not are Judge Anita B. Brody, U.S. District ing the 2004-05 academic year are in- have been submitted for any other Court for the Eastern District of Penn- Bar Association vited to enter the Philadelphia Bar competition during the time when they sylvania; Judge Abraham Gafni, form- Association’s Justice Ruth Bader Gins- are under consideration for this com- erly of the Philadelphia Court of Com- Night at the burg Pursuit of Justice Legal Writing petition. mon Pleas; Professor Elizabeth Hillman, Competition. Diane Edelman, assistant dean for Rutgers-Camden University School of The award, which will be presented legal writing at Villanova University Law; Professor Libby White, Villanova at the Bar Association’s October Quart- School of Law, and Kathleen D. Wilkin- University School of Law; Professor erly Meeting and Luncheon, recognizes son, a partner with Wilson, Elser, Mos- Robin Nilon, Temple University Beasley excellence in legal analysis and writing kowitz, Edelman & Dicker LLP, are co- School of Law; Professor Theodore Ru- skills in a student enrolled in a Phila- chairs of the competition. ger, University of Pennsylvania School Wednesday, delphia-area law school. Essays will In addition to having his or her ess- of Law; Professor Arlene Rivera Finkel- June 22 @ 7:05 p.m. focus on any topic relating to rights, ay published in The Philadelphia Lawyer stein, Widener University School of privileges and responsibilities under magazine and on the Bar Association’s Law (Delaware); Thomas G. Wilkinson, vs. New York Mets federal law. Web site, a cash prize of $2,500 will be partner at Cozen O’Connor; and Nancy The competition is open to students awarded to the winner. Winkelman, partner at Schnader Ticket order forms from one of the following five schools: A committee of attorneys, professors Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP. University of Pennsylvania School of and judges will evaluate the submis- Submissions must be received by no available at Law, Rutgers School of Law (Camden), sions, considering the following crite- later than 4 p.m., Friday, April 29, 2005. philadelphiabar.org Temple University James E. Beasley ria: originality and importance of topic; For a complete list of rules and regula- School of Law, Villanova University thoroughness of research; depth of tions for the Judge Ruth Bader Gins- School of Law, and Widener University analysis; organization of analysis, writ- burg Pursuit of Justice Legal Writing School of Law (Delaware Campus). ing style; form, quality and placement Competition, call Diane Edelman at Tickets are Submissions may not have been of citations; and adherence to the rules (610) 519-7047 or Kathleen D. $16 and $31 published previously, although they of the competition. Wilkinson at (215) 627-6900.
PHILADELPHIA 20 APRIL 2005 / BAR REPORTER BIDEN He is co-chair YLD UPDATE of the Senate continued from page 1 continued from page 12 NATO Observer of the Board is a diverse group in the areas of business, real estate Violence Against Women Act of 2000, which Group, Senate and non-profits. If you are interested in getting involved with a contains a broad array of measures to combat National Security campaign or a group, YPAC’s events will allow you to meet people domestic violence and provides billions of dol- Working Group, who will point you in the right direction. lars in federal funds to address gender-based Congressional Next year will bring a contentious Senate race and a hotly con- crimes. Fireman’s Caucus tested governor’s race. In 2007, we will have probably the most Sen. Biden also wrote the law that created and Congressional important mayor’s race the city has seen in decades. I predict that the nation’s “drug czar” who oversees and coor- International Anti- in both those election years, we will see more young people run- dinates national drug control policy. He has Piracy Caucus. He ning for office. I urge you to get to know the people who might be been a staunch supporter of college aid and is vice chair of the doing that, as they are full of fresh ideas for the future of the city. loan programs and has crafted legislation to NATO Parliamen- Now is the time to get involved. Don’t sit on the sidelines. allow families to deduct up to $10,000 per year tary Assembly. He Regardless of your party affiliation and the candidate you sup- in higher education expenses on their annual is a member of the port, do not let others decide your future. There are people who income tax returns. Senate Democratic will say, “I am not into politics.” You may not be into politics, but His enacted “Kids 2000” legislation that Steering and Co- Sen. Joseph R. Biden Jr. politics is certainly into you as it affects every aspect of your life. It established a public/private partnership to help ordination Comm- affects whether your street gets plowed after a snowstorm. It affects provide computer centers, teachers, Internet ittee; Congressional Air Force Caucus, National whether you can smoke in a bar or restaurant. It affects how much access and technical training to young people Guard Caucus, Senate Auto Caucus, Senate you pay in taxes. across the nation, particularly to low-income Biotechnology Caucus and Congressional Port Lastly, there is another great, although potentially self-serving, and at-risk youth. Security Caucus. reason to get involved politically. The most successful people in Sen. Biden also ran for president in 1988 but Tickets for the April Quarterly Meeting and the city, and in the state and the country, are usually the ones who eventually withdrew from the race. He is con- Luncheon are $50 for members and $55 for non- are the most politically connected. sidered a possible candidate for the Democratic members and are available online at www.philadelphiabar.org. nomination for president in 2008. Natalie Klyashtorny, an associate at the Locks Law Firm, is chair of the Young Lawyers Division.
Friday, April 15 Mid-Size Firm Committee – meeting, 8 a.m., 11th floor Conference Center. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Commission on Judicial Section and Retention – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Monday, April 18 Public Interest Section Executive Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Note: While the following listings have been verified prior to press time, any scheduled event Young Lawyers Division Cabinet – meeting, noon, 10th floor Cabinet Room. may be subject to change by the committee or section chairs. Tuesday, April 19 Friday, April 1 Board of Governors Cabinet – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Commission on Judicial Section and Retention – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Wednesday, April 20 Monday, April 4 Workers’ Compensation Section Executive Committee – meeting, 10:30 a.m., 11th floor Family Law Section – meeting, 4 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Committee Room. Tuesday, April 5 Chancellor’s Forum – noon, 11th floor Conference Center. Philadelphia Bar Foundation Board of Trustees – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Bar-News Media Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Committee Room South. Federal Courts Committee – meeting, 12:30 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Lunch: $7.50. Wednesday, April 6 LegalLine – 5 p.m., 11th floor LRIS offices. Delivery of Legal Services Committee – meeting, 8:30 a.m., 10th floor Board Room. YLD Meet the Candidates Networking Event - 5:30 p.m., Public House, Two Logan Square, State Civil Litigation Section – meeting, noon, 11th floor Conference Center: Lunch: $7.50. 18th and Arch Streets. Thursday, April 7 Thursday, April 21 Civil Rights Committee – meeting, 12:15 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Lunch: $7.50. Family Law Section Executive Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Committee Room Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee – meeting, 12:15 p.m., 11th floor Committee South. Room South. Lunch: $7.50. Professional Responsibility Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Philadelphia Bar Reporter Editorial Board – meeting, 12:30 p.m., 10th floor Cabinet Room. Friday, April 22 Friday, April 8 Commission on Judicial Section and Retention – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Commission on Judicial Section and Retention – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Women’s Rights Committee – meeting, 12:15 p.m., 10th floor Committee Room South. Monday, April 25 Lunch: $7.50. Young Lawyers Division Executive Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Philadelphia Lawyer magazine Editorial Board – meeting, 12:30 p.m., 11th floor Conference Tuesday, April 26 Center. Section Chairs meeting with Chancellor – meeting, 8:30 a.m., 10th floor Board Room. Monday, April 11 Criminal Justice Section – meeting, noon, 11th floor Conference Center: Lunch: $7.50. Business Law Section Executive Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Women in the Profession Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Lunch: $7.50. April Quarterly Meeting and Luncheon – noon, Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue, Broad Wednesday, April 27 and Walnut streets. Tickets: $50. www.philadelphiabar.org. Medical Legal Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Lunch: $7.50. Tuesday, April 12 Committee on the Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities – meeting, 12:30 p.m., 11th floor Criminal Justice Section Executive Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Committee Room South. Wednesday, April 13 Thursday, April 28 Appellate Courts Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Lunch: $7.50. Lawyer Referral and Information Service Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Committee Room South. Thursday, April 14 Board of Governors – meeting, 4 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Solo and Small Firm Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Conference Center: Lunch: $7.50. Friday, April 29 Legislative Liaison Committee – meeting, 12:30 p.m., 11th floor Committee Room South. Commission on Judicial Section and Retention – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Lunch: $7.50. Unless otherwise specified, all checks for luncheons and programs should be made payable to the Philadelphia Bar Committee on the Legal Rights of Lesbians and Gay Men – meeting, 12:30 p.m., 11th floor Association and mailed to Bar Headquarters, 1101 Market St., 11th fl., Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2911. Send Bar 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 BAR REPORTER / APRIL 2005 21 McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP, recent- on March 9 addressing important new Annual National Advanced Forum on ly helped coordinate the United States IRS regulations that will dramatically Litigating Disability Insurance Claims Country Pavilion with Equity change the manner in which lawyers in Coral Gables, Fla., on March 4. PEOPLE International and U.S. Rep. Curt and CPAs and enrolled agents provide Weldon (R-Pa.) at a major Homeland advice about federal tax issues to Andrew C. Jane Leslie Security Conference in Moscow, Russia. clients and third parties. Kassner, manag- Dalton, ing partner at Drin- Chancellor-Elect of Abbe F. Margery N. ker Biddle & Reath the Philadelphia Fletman, a part- Reed, a partner LLP, has been elect- Bar Association and ner at WolfBlock, with Duane Morris ed as a fellow of a partner at Duane was honored at the LLP, has been elect- the American Coll- Morris LLP, has 7th Annual “Wom- ed a fellow of the ege of Bankruptcy. been appointed to en Making a Differ- American College the Corporate ence” luncheon on of Bankruptcy. Counsel Subcommittee of the Supreme March 18 at the Jay H. Ginsburg, principal in the Court of Pennsylvania’s Judicial Philadelphia Hyatt Law Offices of Jay H. Ginsburg, P.C., Council by Supreme Court Chief Justice Regency. Fletman was honored because Jennifer A. Stiller, principal in the recently received the Legion of Honor Ralph J. Cappy. Dalton was appointed of her exceptional accomplishments Law Offices of Jennifer A. Stiller, has Award from The Chapel of the Four to the Judicial Council in 2003 by Gov. and extraordinary personal and pro- been selected to serve in the inaugural Chaplains for his service as chair of the Edward G. Rendell. fession zeal as a woman leader in class of fellows of the American Health board of the Philadelphia Flag Day Philadelphia. Lawyers Association. Association. Daniel J. Anders, an associ- Susan I. Schulman, a partner with Joan C. Arnold and Neil Boyden Abraham C. Reich, managing part- ate with Pepper Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Tanner of Pepper Hamilton LLP were ner of Fox Rothschild LLP and former Hamilton LLP, has Fires & Newby LLP, addressed the speakers at “Going Private in a Public Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar been appointed by Pennsylvania Bar Association Com- World,” a seminar held in New York Association, has been appointed to the Mayor John F. mission on Women in the Profession at City on March 11 and 12. The seminar Continuing Legal Education Board by Street to the Phila- its Midyear Conference in Philadelphia was sponsored by the International the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. delphia Gaming on March 4. The conference’s theme Association of Young Lawyers with the Advisory Task was “Lessons Learned Along the support of the American Bar Associa- Ronald B. Glazer, a partner with Force. The task force will make recom- Pathways to Success: Pearls of Wisdom tion’s Young Lawyers Division, the WolfBlock, presented “Legal Aspects of mendations to the mayor on accept- from Leaders of Our Profession.” ABA’s Section of International Law, the Condominium Development and Ho- able locations for gaming facilities, New York State Bar Association’s Inter- meowners' Associations in Pennsyl- report on the overall impact gaming Robert G. Fryling and Edward national Section and the New York vania,” in Philadelphia on March 8. will have on the city of Philadelphia, J. Hoffman, partners at Blank Rome County Lawyers’ Association’s and recommend ways to maximize LLP, recently met with more than 30 International Section. Robert H. Louis, a partner with Philadelphia's benefit from the arrival representatives from The Peoples Saul Ewing LLP, authored “IRS Contin- of this new industry. Republic of China to brief them on Peter L. ues Efforts to Control Insurance Plann- procurement practices and trends in Frattarelli, a ing in Retirement Plans in the Winter David J. the United States. The Chinese delega- shareholder with 2004 Employee Relations Law Journal. Steerman, a tion, led by Xu Xu, deputy director Archer & Greiner, partner with general of China’s Ministry of recently spoke on Kenneth E. Aaron, a partner at Obermayer Commerce, consisted of representatives the practical as- Weir & Partners LLP, has been appoint- Rebmann Maxwell from several Chinese companies and pects of employ- ed to a fifth three-year term as a mem- & Hippel LLP, dis- ministries, who were on a two-week ment law at a semi- ber of the Lower Merion Township cussed custody is- educational mission. nar attended by Zoning Hearing Board. sues as a member private and public sector managers of the Pennsylvania William H. and human resources representatives Martin Greitzer, of counsel at Bar Institute’s Philadelphia County Howard, a mem- in Wilmington, Del. Anapol Schwartz Weiss Cohan Domestic Relations program on March ber of Cozen Feldman and Smalley, P.C., has been 3. O’Connor, was a Anthony P. Forte, a partner with appointed to the Continuing Legal featured speaker at Saul Ewing LLP, has recently been Education Board by the Pennsylvania Joseph P. Stampone of Stampone, Mealey’s Third inducted into Lambda Alpha Supreme Court. D’Angelo, Renzi and Dipiero, chaired Annual Advanced International, the honorary society for the 7th Annual National American Insurance Coverage the advancement of land economics. Thomas D. Sutton, a partner with Political Action Committee Annual Top 10 Issues Leventhal Sutton & Gornstein, has Carnevalé Festival on Feb. 19 at the Conference on Jan. 24 and 25 in Michael D. Homans, a shareholder been elected to a one-year term as Sheraton Society Hill Hotel. Philadelphia. with Flaster/Greenberg, discussed President of the National Organization “How to Navigate the Maze of Emplo- of Social Security Claimants' Murray S. Lawrence R. Cohan and Sol H. yee Leave Laws,” during a Builders Representatives. Levin, a partner Weiss of Anapol Schwartz Weiss League of South Jersey breakfast semi- with Pepper Cohan Feldman and Smalley, P.C., par- nar on March 23 in Cherry Hill, N.J. Hamilton LLP and ticipated in the Pennsylvania Bar In- Names Are News president of the stitute program “What’s All the Hulla- Benjamin E. Leace, a shareholder International Tort “People” highlights news of baloo About Pharmaceutical Litigation” with RatnerPrestia, appeared on the members’ awards, honors or Law Commission of on Feb. 25. Cohan served as course television program “Law Journal” on the Union appointments of a civic or com- planner and spoke at the seminar. Feb. 28 where he discussed patent munity nature. Information may Internationale des Weiss also gave a presentation at the infringement, protection and litigation. Avocats, was the moderator and a be sent to Jeff Lyons, Managing program. Editor, Philadelphia Bar Reporter, speaker at a UIA-sponsored seminar Alan H. Casper, of counsel with on “The Assessment and Presentation Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Ronald Wiener, a partner with Wilkofsky, Friedman, Karel & Market St., 11th floor, Philadelphia, of Damages in Personal Injury Cases” WolfBlock, recently served as a panelist Cummins, spoke on “Winning Discov- in Barcelona, Spain, on Feb. 25 and 26. Pa. 19107-2911. Fax: (215) 238-1267. on an American Bar Association tele- ery Disputes: How to Develop Your E-mail: [email protected]. conference “The New Circular 230 Disability Insurance Claim Cases” at Photos are also welcome. Frank M. Rapoport, a partner with Regulations: What You Need to Know,” the American Conference Institute’s 8th
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