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Chancellor's Reception 2/02 PBR With ads 2/4/02 11:35 AM Page 1 ® February 2002 The Monthly Newspaper of the Philadelphia Bar Association Vol. 31, No. 2 Chancellor’s Reception Pro Bono Task For c e to Hold Hearing The Philadelphia Bar Association’s Pro Bono Task Force will hold a public hearing on the delivery of pro bono legal services on Tuesday, Feb. 19 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the 11th floor Conference Center of Associa- tion headquarters, 1101 Market St. The hearing will be an open forum for both attorneys and members of the public to provide oral testimony regarding their ideas and opinions concerning the deliv- ery of pro bono legal services in Philadel- phia. Task Force co-chair Seymour Kurland stressed that “this hearing is open to any- one who has an interest in pro bono. We want a full and complete airing of all views on the subject.” And co-chair Aretha Delight Davis stated: “We really want to hear from as many people and as many points of view as possible. We want to Association Chancellor Allan H. Gordon and make sure that all observations, sugges- his wife Sharon are joined by Philadelphia tions and ideas are thoroughly heard and Common Pleas Court President Judge considered.” F rederica A. Massiah-Jackson during the The mission of the Task Force is to Chancellor ’s Reception on Jan. 8 at Loews examine how the Philadelphia legal com- Philadelphia Hotel. Hundreds of Association munity can improve the pro bono deliv- members and well-wishers attended to con - ery of legal services to the needy, disad- gratulate Gordon, who took office on Jan. 1. vantaged and the disenfranchised. For more information or to register to present testimony, please call Areetha Carter at (215) 238-6351 or e-mail her at [email protected]. Testimony will be limited to 10 minutes in length. In This Issue ... Board Backs Fair Trials for Terror Suspects by Jeff Lyons press and public, except for specific and of an interpreter; not to be compelled to 3 Ken Shear’s 25 Years compelling reasons. The accused should testify against himself or to confess to The Board of Governors has approved also be afforded the following rights: the guilt; and to review of any conviction 4 VIP’s New Boss a resolution endorsed by the American presumption of innocence; prompt and sentence by a higher tribunal. Bar Association that anyone charged in notice of charges and adequate time and The Board also approved a resolution 5 State of the Court connection with the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks facilities to prepare a defense; trial with- opposing a Justice Department initiative on America be afforded a “full and fair” out undue delay; to be present and to be that would permit government eaves- 8 ABA in Philly trial before military commissions. represented by counsel of choice; to dropping between lawyers and clients According to Article 14 of the examine or to have examined, the wit- who are in federal custody. 9 1 YLD Annual Meeting International Covenant on Civil and nesses against him and to obtain the Additionally, the Board approved a Political Rights, the accused are entitled attendance of witnesses in his behalf resolution opposing adoption of the 15 Association Leaders to an independent and impartial tri- under the same conditions as the wit- Uniform Mediation Act because of trou- bunal, with proceedings open to the nesses against him; to the free assistance continued on page 8 Visit the Philadelphia Bar on the Web at www.philadelphiabar.org • Look for Bar Reporter Online e-newsbrief every Monday morning 2/02 PBR With ads 2/4/02 11:35 AM Page 2 A Magazine 200 Years in the Making by Allan H. Gordon year. John’s “This Is OurBar!” This four-part • The city of Dallas, Texas is actually history of the profession and the Bar It’s hard to believe, but true: the named after Philadelphian George Association in Philadelphia almost Philadelphia Bar Association’s first F R O N T L I N E Mifflin Dallas, a Philadelphia lawyer reads like a novel. It is filled with home was Independence Hall. Founded who served as Vice President of the engaging stories, colorful characters as the Law Library Company of Phila- United States. I wonder if those Dallas and surprising bits of information that delphia, the organization was head- Cowboys fans are aware of this. you may have never imagined. quartered in a small room adjoining • Two great Philadelphia institutions Gerry has done an incredible job the main building of Independence — the High School for the Creative and and we all owe him a huge debt of Hall (then known as the State House) Performing Arts and the Art Museum — thanks. But then again the whole issue from 1802 until 1819. So this year, both owe much to John G. Johnson, a bril- is filled with great photos, stories and the Jenkins Law Library and the Bar liant Philadelphia lawyer whose articles. Kudos to the editor, Herman Association celebrate their bicentenni- defense of the will of William Rush Fala; to Marvin Comisky who chaired als. news reports and it recently gained an brought about the construction of the the Legends of the Bar Committee; to It’s exceptionally fitting that this even larger audience when it was dis- distinctive building on Broad Street all the contributors; to the entire edito- Association was originally headquar- tributed to lawyers from throughout which is now the high school. Upon rial board; to the professional staff; and tered in a building that was designed the nation who came here for the his death, Johnson left his huge art col- to everyone who contributed to this by the “first” Philadelphia lawyer, American Bar Association Midyear lection to the Art Museum. publication in any way. The commem- Andrew Hamilton. And of course it’s Meeting. • Among all of the ornamentation orative is a richly rewarding treasure. altogether appropriate that we con- The story of our first headquarters is on our sprawling City Hall, only three But don’t take my word for it. ducted business in the building that is just one of the fascinating facts in this sculptures of real people adorn the Open the magazine and read it. itself America’s birthplace. largest-ever issue of the magazine. exterior of the building. One of them is Discover the people, the issues, the The history of the legal profession Consider some others: the fourth Chancellor of the Philadel- breakthroughs and the triumphs that in Philadelphia and the history of our • For much of the first century of phia Bar Association, Horace Binney. made our profession and our Assoc- nation are intertwined. So, you simply the Association’s existence, Philade- The other two are William Penn and iation great. Learn what it means to be cannot talk about Philadelphia and its lphia lawyers maintained their offices Benjamin Franklin. You can find a Philadelphia lawyer. role in the history of America without in their homes. In this way, a very close Horace Binney on the South portal, which is dedicated to justice. Allan H. Gordon, a partner oat l sK b,y Gordon, Robin, talking about Philadelphia lawyers and relationship developed between law- Shore &B e z a,r is Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar the Philadelphia Bar Association. This yers, their law clerks and their families. • The last time that this bar associa- Association. His e-mail addressh ais n c e l l o r @ p h- i l a ba r. o r g . all becomes very clear the minute you The legal profession in Philadelphia tion celebrated a centennial in 1902, we start reading our big, new commemo- was an extended family. were actually a bit down on our heels. rative edition of “The Philadelphia • A Philadelphia lawyer, Richard Though there were an estimated 1,500 Lawyer” magazine which celebrates this Rush, helped to create the Smithsonian lawyers in Philadelphia at that time, Association’s bicentennial and salutes Institution. Rush journeyed to England fewer than half of them were members 160 Legends of the Bar who make up on behalf of the United States and of the Association. Thank goodness, we our new Hall of Fame. Rarely has a guided the will of James Smithson enjoy a much larger market share now. publication from a local professional through Chancery Court. The bequest These are just a few of the fascinat- Editor-in-Chief association stirred such interest. The established the world-renowned ing facts you will discover in our com- Bruce H. Bikin, Esq. commemorative issue has already been Smithsonian Institution which is now memorative issue. Much of what you Associate Editors the subject of major feature stories and enjoyed by millions of visitors every will learn will come from Gerry St. Michael A. Cibik, Esq. Glenn F. Rosenblum, Esq. Contributing Editor War Crimes Topic of Feb. 25 Chancellor’s Forum Richard Max Bockol, Esq. The legal issues raised by the Sept. involving Kosovo hold? Luboml. Advisory Editors 11 attacks and the Kosovo Internation- • Should the U.S. consider a wartime Faculty members include Col. Peter Merih O. Erhan, Esq. al War Crimes Tribunal will be the sub- commission similar to that in Ex Parte D. Menk, a JAG officer currently Marc Reuben, Esq. Molly Peckman, Esq. ject of a Chancellor’s Forum on Mon- Quirin, 371 U.S. 1 (1942)? assigned to the Strategic Studies day, Feb. 25. Two substantive CLE cred- • What unique evidentiary or proce- Institute at the U.S. Army War College Director of Publications and New Media its are available for this program.
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