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April 2004 The Monthly Newspaper of the Philadelphia Bar Association Vol. 33, No. 4 SaveSave thethe Date:Date: May 5 Nov.Nov. 55 && 6,6, 20042004 Event to Justice Scalia Dennis W. Archer Honor Archer to Brown Join Scalia by Daniel A. Cirucci
The Association will commemorate the at April 29 50th anniversary of the historic U.S. Sup- reme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education during Law Week on Wednes- day, May 5 with a program sponsored Quarterly jointly by the Association and the Phila- by Jeff Lyons delphia School District. On May 17, 1954, the Supreme Court ruled that segregated “separate but equal” American Bar Association President public schools were unconstitutional and Dennis W. Archer will join U.S. Supreme that schools must be integrated “with all Court Associate Justice Antonin Scalia as deliberate speed.” The half-day commem- a speaker at the Association’s April 29 oration is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. in Quarterly Meeting and Luncheon. the auditorium of the school district Tickets for the event are now available headquarters at 21st Street and the Park- for general sale. At the luncheon, the in- way and will conclude with a noon lun- augural Justice Antonin Scalia Award for cheon. An invited audience of about 200 Professional Excellence will be presented. will be composed of approximately one- The event will be held in the Grand third students, one-third educators and Ballroom at the Park Hyatt Philadelphia one-third lawyers. at the Bellevue, Broad and Walnut streets. Philadelphia School District CEO Paul continued on page 14 Vallas and School Reform Commission Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa will host the Philadelphia Bar Association Bench-Bar Chair James Nevels will participate and Conference in November. the program will be televised on the new In This Issue ... school district television channel. Assoc- Bench-Bar Returns to Atlantic City iation Chancellor Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua 5 Bar Foundation and Nevels are expected to offer opening by Daniel A. Cirucci new Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa on remarks on behalf of the Association and Nov. 5 and 6, 2004. 11 Bike-a-Thon the school district followed by a historical Chancellor Gabriel L.I. Bevilac- Bevilacqua appointed former review of the case. That will lead into a 12 YLD Annual Meeting qua has announced that Atlantic Board of Governors Chair Jeffrey M. live presentation of excerpts of actual City will welcome Philadelphia Lindy as chair of the conference. The arguments from the case delivered by 16 Phils’ New Home lawyers and judges once again Chancellor said that a preliminary John S. Bradway Mock Trial Competition when the Association convenes its Bench-Bar planning committee has 18 Career Q & A champions from Masterman High School. 40th Bench-Bar Conference at the continued on page 4 continued on page 3 KNIPES-COHEN COURT REPORTING 215-928-9300 COURT REPORTING • VIDEOGRAPHY • VIDEOCONFERENCING 400 Market Street, 11th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106, Phone: 800-544-9800 • 215-928-9300 • Fax: 215-627-0555 The Ultimate Driving Machine Think Spring!
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PHILADELPHIA 2 APRIL 2004 / BAR REPORTER Enrich Yourself While Helping Young Learn by Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua determination of individual values to I know this from experience because as meet individual needs and circum- a young person competition in foren- Shake hands with your audience. FRONTLINE stances? It was sort of a collectivist vs. sics is where I learned not only to mas- I thought of that old rule of oratory individualist debate with practical, ter the English language but also to as I listened to a bright new crop of philosophical, political and sociological think clearly and logically, to frame my orators at two recent events. “Shake implications. Called upon to judge the arguments effectively, to speak persua- hands with your audience” is really the speakers and arguments on both sides sively and to gain so much confidence first rule of communication when you of the question I found myself immen- in my own abilities. This is how I dev- are up on your feet speaking to a sely impressed with the arguments and eloped an interest in the law and dec- group of people. Before you can do the oratory that I had witnessed. ided to become a lawyer. It would not anything else, you’ve got to make a Two nights later at the National have happened without the fine coach- vital human link with your audience. Constitution Center I encountered a es and teachers who helped me along Often, that means you’ve got to very similar situation as I observed the the way and inspired me. Plus, there make yourself vulnerable via a self- one might be tempted to conclude that final round of the John S. Bradway was an added bonus: at the Liberty deprecating joke, revealing anecdote or public rhetoric is increasingly non-cool Mock Trial Competition sponsored by Bell High School Debate Tournament personal revelation. You’ve got to put or downright quaint. But one would be Temple LEAP and our Young Lawyers here in Philadelphia I met my future yourself out there. wrong. Division. Lawyer and radio personality spouse. But now I’m veering back to Maybe that’s why, when asked to I know some young people who Michael Smerconish generously agreed the personal. give remarks in front of a group, the think it’s very cool. And their passion to serve as judge for the mock trial and And as I’ve already noted, that’s the first reaction of most people seems to and enthusiasm is contagious. I’m sure he was as impressed as I was logical beginning of a speech rather be: How do I get out of it? It takes I wish you could have been with with the presentations of these extraor- than the ending. So let me simply end courage to get up there and gain and me as I watched high school students dinary young people. Their ability to by urging you to get involved with hold the attention of an audience for participate recently in the regional think on their own two feet and pre- programs that help young people to any length of time at all solely through semifinals of the National Forensic sent their views convincingly was learn, grow and find their way in the the power of well-delivered phrases, League competition at LaSalle High breathtaking. Once again I left with a world. You will be enriched. And your sentences and ideas. It ain’t easy. In School. These immensely bright and feeling of deep admiration not just for hope in the future will be renewed and fact, even many very successful lawyers talented students debated a classic the students but also for the young strengthened. (not trial lawyers, of course) are petri- value proposition: Is society better lawyers who coached them. All of the efforts dedicated to moti- Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua, a partner at Saul Ewing LLP, is fied of public speaking. served by the notion of the greatest Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association. His e- But maybe we shouldn’t worry too good for the greatest number or by vating young people to think, write mail address is [email protected]. much about that. Because nowadays supremacy of the individual and the and speak effectively is time well spent.
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BROWN ately following. Lawyers who have a town hall-type meeting and discussion continued from page 1 story to tell about their own experi- that will engage the entire audience. ences with the Brown decision may be The Brown commemoration was ann- Editor-in-Chief asked to participate in the program. By ounced last December by Chancellor Molly Peckman, Esq. This will be followed by “I Remem- relaying their recollections and experi- Bevilacqua who said, “we hope to ber Brown,” the recollections of Associa- ences with Brown, they may help make make this case come alive and pass on Associate Editor tion members who remember the deci- the Brown decision come alive for its enduring lessons for future genera- Sunah Park, Esq. sion. young people. tions. The fight to win equality – to Contributing Editor The Association is looking for law- No matter how insignificant your eliminate racism – continues 50 years Richard Max Bockol, Esq. yers old enough to remember the experience may seem, we are interested after Brown.” Brown decision and whose lives have in hearing about it. Lawyers interested Marsha Levick of the Board of Advisory Editors been touched in one way or another in participating should e-mail their Governors is chair of the Brown com- Bruce H. Bikin, Esq. by Brown. Many lawyers who are old stories to [email protected] or call memoration committee, which includes Merih O. Erhan, Esq. Marc W. Reuben, Esq. enough to remember Brown were ele- Dan Cirucci at (215) 238-6340. representatives of the school district, mentary school students at the time of The “I Remember Brown” portion of the Young Lawyers Division and the Director of Publications and New Media the decision and in the years immedi- the program will then be followed by a Barristers’ Association. Mark A. Tarasiewicz Managing Editor Jeff Lyons
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PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / APRIL 2004 3 Bench-Bar Conference: Nov. 5 & 6 Return of Bench-Bar Evokes Fond Memories by Daniel A. Cirucci one of continued growth and old Traymore Hotel and the diversification. By 1960, Bar newer Deauville. During the “Bench-Bar Conference,” leaders were ready to move same time, the conference you say. What’s that? the conference away from the began to attract nationally Since the last Bench-Bar city “to keep the participants known speakers and work- Conference was seven years from going back and forth to shop participants. ago and the last conference in their offices and to allow By 1971, conference partici- Atlantic City was in 1987, them to devote undivided pants seemed ready for a site there are those who may attention to the conference.” change and the conference wonder exactly what the Atlantic City seemed to be the was moved to Buck Hill Falls Bench-Bar Conference is and logical place for such sessions in the Poconos. The 1972 con- how it came to be. and for many years that fol- ference at Host Farm in In fact, the conference has lowed the conference was Lancaster, Pa., attracted the quite a fascinating history. held in Atlantic City, usually largest Bench-Bar audience The first Philadelphia Bar Ass- over an autumn weekend up to that point – more than Former Chancellor Seymour Kurland (left) and Association Executive ociation Bench-Bar Confer- after Labor Day. 600 judges, lawyers and their Director Kenneth Shear cut the ceremonial ribbon opening the Expo of ence in October 1958 was a This allowed lawyers and guests. The main panel dis- the 1987 Bench-Bar Conference. very informal affair. It was a judges to extend the summer cussion on Saturday focused half-day session that followed the initial session and by then-Chancellor Walter E. season a bit and provided an on prison reform and includ- the Association’s October September 1959, what had Alessandroni termed an added convenience for those ed former prison inmate Quarterly Meeting and it con- now become officially known “encouraging success that who had vacation homes at James R. Hoffa. sisted of a brief and limited as the annual Bench-Bar augurs well for the future.” the shore. By 1974, the conference series of workshops attended Conference expanded to a For the Bench-Bar During the 1960s, the con- had returned to what was to by judges and lawyers at a full-day program. About 125 Conference, in the early years, ference moved among several become its traditional head- Center City hotel. But Bar lawyers and judges attended the future generally remained Atlantic City hotels including quarters – Atlantic City. The leaders were encouraged by the 1959 program, which bright and the pattern was the Holiday Inn, the majestic continued on page 8
BENCH-BAR in terms of its style, atmosphere, func- for Bench-Bar attendees, and regis- details will be forthcoming. tionality and beauty,” Bevilacqua trants will be able to purchase the For now, the planning committee is continued from page 1 explained. entire conference as a package. Regis- simply urging everyone to save the already met and plans are under way Since its opening last year, Borgata tration, reservation and program dates. for a conference that will mix substan- has quickly become an Atlantic City tive law workshops and social events landmark and one of the most success- in a relaxed environment that will ful attractions of its type in the nation. allow attendees to earn up to 5.5 CLE Borgata features 2,002 guest rooms and credits over two days. suites, 11 destination restaurants, 11 “I’m happy that after an absence of retail boutiques, a 50,000-square-foot 17 years we will reconvene the Phila- spa, 70,000 square feet of event space, delphia Bar Association Bench-Bar 125,000 square feet of gaming and Conference in Atlantic City,” Bevilacqua parking for 7,100 cars. Borgata also said. “Now, the bench and the bar can boasts a state-of-the-art business cen- once again come together in a setting ter and a distinctive, finely appointed outside of Center City for discussion, meetings area that operates much like education and camaraderie.” a separate conference center. The Chancellor noted that “for The $1 billion Borgata is the first many years our Philadelphia lawyers hotel casino to be built in Atlantic City and the members of our judiciary in 13 years. The initial impression of looked forward to this fall conference Borgata’s elegant style is marked by the for professional growth and enrich- private hotel lobby displaying marble ment. Since 1997, though, we haven't archways, dark wood furnishings and had a full-fledged Bench-Bar Confer- door panels, buttery yellow wall acc- ence. Well, we can begin looking for- ents, and a dramatic crystal chandelier ward to this event once again because suspended from the vaulted ceiling. the 2004 Bench-Bar Conference at the The guest reception floor is an expanse Borgata will provide us with a great of ochre and beige-colored marble, program in Atlantic City.” quarried from Grenada, Spain, while a Bevilacqua said the 2004 Bench-Bar dramatic wall of water, illuminated by Conference will be “all new” but will a half-million-dollar lighting treat- also contain familiar features for those ment, provides a fun backdrop to the who fondly remember past Bench-Bar reception area. The mixture of rich, events. “We’re aiming to incorporate textured and eye-appealing elements is some of those elements that people carried out throughout the property. miss from the past conferences but also Restaurants include Luke Palladino’s to add features to attract new attendees refined Specchio, Ombra, Chef Palla- and younger participants,” he explain- dino’s trattoria and wine cellar, Suilan ed. He cited the dramatic new location by Susanna Foo, New York’s legendary of the conference as one of the prime Old Homestead Steakhouse and MIXX, reasons for the return to Atlantic City. a hip, young eatery and nightclub. “This is a place that truly stands apart Borgata will offer special room rates
PHILADELPHIA 4 APRIL 2004 / BAR REPORTER What Does $100 Really Mean to You? by Edward F. Chacker many lives as a donation to the Bar Hamilton Ball Nov. 13 Foundation. Entering a courtroom can be scary, BAR FOUNDATION The Philadelphia Bar Foundation will Do you remember when you first even for a lawyer, let alone a litigant. hold the annual Andrew Hamilton Ball became a lawyer? Remember that Picture yourself going into a courtroom on Saturday, Nov. 13 at the Park Hyatt desire to be a success and to make a when the other side has a lawyer, and Philadelphia at the Bellevue. difference? Becoming a member of the you’re alone. Scary? You bet! That’s Bar Foundation shows that you still exactly how it feels for someone facing believe in making a difference. an illegal eviction, or a predatory our grantees and a list of donors So, what’s $100 mean? It depends lender foreclosing on a poor family, (including your name). on who you are, and who you ask. We which could make them homeless. • An answer to the question, “What know Donna’s answer. $100 changed When a poor person has a lawyer are you doing to help make sure there her life. Can we count on you? standing next to him or her in the is equal access to justice for all?” Now, depending on who you are, What can $100 do? Ask Donna. Edward F. Chacker, a partner with Gay, Chacker & courtroom, that person is empowered. Mittin, P.C., is president of the Philadelphia Bar It’s an incredible feeling. $100 can mean a lot of different things. “Donna” is a 12-year-old who was Foundation. How do we know? We’ve asked, It can mean two nosebleed seats for being bounced around the foster care and the answer is uniformly the same. the 76ers, or a small coffee once a week system so much that she ran away and Save the Date Many of the volunteer and paid for a year at your local coffeehouse. spent five days by herself on the streets lawyers who do this type of work come The truth is, you probably won’t of Philadelphia. Donna’s mom was Philadelphia from the 28 organizations supported have to choose between the Sixers drug-addicted and suffered from phys- by YOUR Philadelphia Bar Foundation. game or membership in the Bar ical and mental illness. Without the Bar Foundation During the past 10 years, the Bar Foundation. Join your colleagues and help of a volunteer lawyer, Donna Golf Classic Foundation has provided more than $4 me and become a member of the would still be on the streets, instead of million directly to these groups. Philadelphia Bar Foundation. in a home with a family who loves her. Monday, June 28 From May 1 through May 14, you What do you get? Become a member of the Bar Philadelphia can become a member of the Phila- • A newsletter, telling what is going Foundation. No other contribution delphia Bar Foundation. Membership is on at the Bar Foundation, highlighting supports the broad Philadelphia public Cricket Club $100. how efficiently we work, the success of interest community, or touches as
PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / APRIL 2004 5 PHILADELPHIA 6 APRIL 2004 / BAR REPORTER Women’s Rights Committee Group’s Goal: More Women at the Polls by Jeff Lyons the bottom third of states when it wom-en vote? DiTullio says the an- now,” she said. A lot of college stu- comes to political involvement for swer isn’t very clear. “They don’t dents, she said, don’t know they can A little more than half of single women. People think we’re more pro- believe their vote matters. These are vote using absentee ballots. women voters went to the polls in the gressive here because we’re in the college-educated women (18 to 24 “We started WomenVote PA to 2000 presidential election. That’s a fig- Northeast. But we’re really not,” she years old) we’re talking about. I think a change this. We’re trying to register ure that WomenVote PA wants to said. Nearly 61 percent of voters cast lot of it has to do with the transition new voters and educate them. We try change. ballots in the last presidential election from childhood to adulthood. There to connect the issues with voting,” she Barbara Burgos DiTullio, lead orga- she said, but just 32 percent of voters are all kinds of new responsibilities for explained, adding that WomenVote PA nizer for WomenVote PA, met with vote in non-presidential elections. these women. Maybe they think it’s is a non-partisan organization with the members of the Women’s Rights “We have elections every year, but too much aggravation,” she said. ultimate goal of creating a progressive Committee on March 12 to come up we’re allowing one-third of the popu- DiTullio also said there’s a high num- agenda in Penn-sylvania. “Progressive with ways to get more single women to lation to make our decisions and set ber of elderly women who don’t vote doesn’t always mean liberal,” she said. come out to vote. the agenda,” she said. in Philadelphia. “We need to motivate people about In every state but Pennsylvania, DiTullio said single women have “Baby Boomers learned civics in ele- the issues and let them know their vote women are more likely to vote than voting rates well below those of mar- mentary school. Voting was taught counts,” added Judy F. Berkman, chair men, DiTullio said. “Pennsylvania is in ried women. Why don’t more single back then. I’m not sure if that’s the case of the Women’s Rights Committee.
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Except the free exchange of ideas, valuable continued from page 4 Convention. In the middle of it all, the for a brief return to Baltimore in 1995, learning, relaxed atmosphere and conference’s Friday night cocktail the conference remained at the Conv- camaraderie of the Bench-Bar. Those 16th Annual Conference at Howard reception attained a near-legendary ention Center through 1996. The last who didn’t attend wondered what they Johnson’s Hotel (which later became status as the one place to find a verita- official Bench-Bar Conference was held had missed. Caesars Hotel-Casino) featured, among ble “who’s who” of the Philadelphia in 1997 at Eagle Lodge (now the Ace Since 1987, the addition of many other sessions, an up-to-the-minute legal community. Center) in nearby Lafayette Hill. The more hotel rooms in Atlantic City report on “The Impact of the Women’s By 1988, however, Atlantic City conference had come full circle – ret- opened the door to the possibility that Rights Movement on the Practice of hotel-casinos were not as eager to host urning to its hometown roots but the Association might be able to bring Law – The ERA and Beyond.” large weekend conferences as they had grappling with the problem of “drop- the conference back to the shore. The In 1978, registrants were able to hike been in previous years. A shift in mar- in” attendees and a loss of continuity opening of the spectacular new Bor- down the Boardwalk from their head- keting strategies meant that nearly all and sustained atmosphere. gata Hotel Casino and Spa led to dis- quarters at the Deauville Hotel and get of the weekend hotel rooms would be The curtain may have temporarily cussions centered on a new type of a glimpse of Atlantic City’s first hotel- committed to “high rollers.” At the fallen on the Bench-Bar but the good Bench-Bar Conference: smaller and casino – Resorts International. same time, Bar leaders felt that maybe feeling about the conference remained. briefer but back at the shore once The 1979 conference achieved two the time had come to move the confer- Those who attended the Atlantic City again and nonetheless informal and important “firsts”: the first Bench-Bar ence. conferences reminisced fondly about enjoyable. 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Dougherty, supervising judge Pennsylvania House and the Senate to er any action should be taken. of the Juvenile Division of the Family The Family Law Section has been abolish common law marriage. The The section has established a new Court, will be invited to address the discussing several important proposed section has appointed a committee to Committee on the Rights of Unmarried section at an upcoming meeting about changes in the law. First, the Domestic meet and review the legislation and Cohabitants to review cases and legis- developments in delinquency and Relations Procedural Rules Committee report back to the section. Initial reac- lation at the local, state and national dependency proceedings. is planning to recommend that the tion to the proposed legislation has levels that affect the rights of unmar- The section also continues to work Supreme Court of Pennsylvania amend been mixed. Although a slight majority ried cohabitants, including trends in with Family Court to foster open access the state’s Support Guidelines, and has of members who responded to the domestic partnership and same-sex for litigants. The section has establish- solicited comments from all interested committee were in favor of abolishing marriage. The Committee also plans to ed a Consumer Education Committee, persons concerning these recommen- common law marriage, a majority of explore ways to better protect the which is working with the court to de- dations to be submitted by May 7. members who responded were rights of unmarried cohabitants in velop pamphlets and videos in order The recommendations result from a opposed to the language contained in Pennsylvania through legislation and to educate the public about how to file review of the guidelines every four the pending legislation. The committee policy initiatives. petitions for protection from abuse, years, as mandated by federal and state is currently monitoring the progress of The section is working closely with child custody and support, and how law. The changes are sweeping and the bills but, given the present lack of the Family Court to exchange informa- those types of matters are handled by would substantially affect the calcula- consensus, no resolution is contem- tion and to strive to improve the deliv- the court system. tion of child and spousal support, if plated at this time. ery of justice. Family Court Adminis- The section’s committees are work- adopted. The changes include increas- The section is also monitoring Sen- trative Judge Myrna Field recently add- ing to keep members abreast of devel- ing application of the guidelines for ate Bill 95, which would amend the Di- ressed the Executive Committee and opments in the law. The committees, combined net incomes of up to $20,000 vorce Code to, among other things, appealed for section members to ac- including Adoption, Custody, Depen- per month (from $15,000 net per codify and expand on the existing law quire the necessary training so as to dency, Divorce and Equitable Distrib- month), reducing the amount of sup- with respect to premarital agreements. increase the number of attorneys avail- ution, Domestic Violence, Support and port as currently calculated under the Senate Bill 95 sets forth the circumsta- able for assignments in dependency Alimony, and Rights of Unmarried Co- guidelines for combined net incomes nces under which a premarital agree- cases. This appeal will be relayed to the habitants, present “hot tips” presenta- of $4,000 per month and greater, and ment can be challenged and states that section as a whole at the April 12 tions, highlighting important cases or providing for a shared custody adjust- a premarital agreement executed with- meeting. Judge Idee C. Fox, supervising pending legislation in each of these ment where the obligor has partial in 60 days of the date of the wedding is judge of the Domestic Relations Divis- practice areas, at the monthly section custody for four or more days per year. void. The proposed legislation would ion of Family Court, frequently attends meetings. The Support and Alimony Comm- also allow for equitable distribution the meetings and advises the section where one party dies during the course about developments in the court. Judge Carolyn M. Zack, of counsel at Schnader Harrison Segal ittee held a special meeting on March 1 & Lewis LLP, is chair of the Family Law Section. to discuss the proposed changes. Pat- of divorce proceedings provided that ricia Miles, counsel to the Domestic grounds for divorce have been estab- Relations Procedural Rules Committee, lished, clarify the methods for valuing was invited to attend that meeting. non-marital property and retirement The Support and Alimony Committee plans, and expressly allow interim par- is in the process of preparing com- tial distribution of marital property. ments to be submitted to the Domestic The bill has passed the state Senate Relations Procedural Rules Committee, and is expected to be introduced in the once approved by the section and the House shortly. The Divorce and Equit- Board of Governors. able Distribution Committee is study- The section is also considering pro- ing this bill and will be making recom- LAW FIRM OF T. 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The before the race for participants who Philadelphia Bar Association team for check event is held rain or shine. wish to drop off their vehicle early. the ACS 2004 Bike-a-Thon, to be held Visit www.acsbike.org or In recognition of their hard work Return transportation is available for on Sunday, July 11. www.philadelphiabar.org to and support of the ACS, Bike-a-Thon riders and their bicycles back to the Members of the Philadelphia legal register for the American riders receive awards for reaching cer- start point. community can register for the event Cancer Society Bike-a-Thon. tain fund-raising goals. A kickoff event will be held on online through the ACS’s Bike-a-Thon Riders can take a breather, replenish Saturday, June 5 at Campbell’s Field in Web site at www.acsbike.org. Registra- their water supply and grab snacks at Camden, when the Camden River- tion is also available at www.philadel- Center in Philadelphia to Lenape Park four well-stocked rest areas along the sharks play the Somerset Patriots. Bike- phiabar.org and through registration in Mays Landing, N.J. Through the gen- route. Support crews patrol the route a-Thon riders who pre-register for the forms at Bar headquarters. erous support of cyclists, sponsors and and rest stops, offering everything from July 11 event will be invited to attend Individuals who register on behalf volunteers, Last year’s event raised tire replacement to medical/ambulato- the ballgame for free. of their law firm or legal department more than $850,000 in the fight against ry services. For more information about the are invited to also join the Philadelphia cancer. The fund-raising goal for 2004 At the endpoint in Lenape Park, rid- Philadelphia Bar Association’s Bike-a- Bar Association team by selecting both is $1 million. ers can enjoy a refreshing shower and Thon Team, contact Bike-a-Thon teams on their registration form. Acclaimed as one of Bicycling maga- feast on a BBQ that is free to all riders. Committee Co-Chair Jeffrey Abram- The ACS Bike-a-Thon is a 63-mile zine’s 38 Great Rides, the Bike-a-Thon Family and friends can meet riders at owitz at (215) 568-4980 or Co-Chair ride from the National Constitution is a chance to enjoy a terrific non-com- the endpoint and enjoy amusements Stephen T. Saltz at (215) 496-8282. State Civil Committee Save May 16 Counsel Explains Work for 25th Annual of Procedural Rules Panel Charity Run By Kathleen D. Wilkinson, Gregg for consideration. Once the W. Mackuse and Robert T. committee agrees on a recom- Runners of all abilities are invit- Szostak mendation, it is published in a ed to join walkers, their friends, variety of forums (including the colleagues and family members for Harold Don, counsel to the committee’s Web site and the the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Civil Procedural Rules Comm- Pennsylvania Bulletin) for com- 25th Annual Charity Run on Sun- ittee of the Pennsylvania Sup- ment. After all comments are day, May 16. Proceeds from the reme Court, provided the State received and considered, ulti- race will benefit the Support Cen- Civil Committee with an over- mately, the proposed rule is ter for Child Advocates and the view of the work of the Civil submitted to the Pennsylvania American Diabetes Association. Procedural Rules Committee on Supreme Court for disposition. For the third straight year, the March 3. Don also discussed the most event will consist of a 5k run (3.1 Don explained the purpose, recent rule changes that are to miles) and will also include walk- as well as the historical and take effect this year, including ers. Both the race and walk begin current membership, of the those relating to motion prac- at 8:30 a.m. on West River Drive committee. He also discussed in tice and equity practice. adjacent to the Philadelphia Mus- detail the Web site providing The State Civil Committee eum of Art. information about the commit- also discussed at the meeting a Last year’s event raised more tee, where anyone can access proposed resolution seeking to than $70,000. The event has raised proposed and upcoming rule change Rule of Civil Procedure more than $1 million since it start- changes. The committee’s infor- 1042.6 concerning certificates of ed for the two charities. mation can be accessed merit in professional liability If you have run this race, you through the Web site for Penn- actions to address the situation have probably noticed that there sylvania’s Unified Judicial Sys- of judgments being entered are volunteers that help you from tem at www.aopc.org. without notice and without the time you get to the site of the Don also discussed at len- any means to open any judg- race. In addition, water, nutritional gth the sources of proposed ment entered for failing to drinks and snacks are also provid- rule changes, in particular: the comply with Rule 1042.6. As ed at the end of the race at the pic- Supreme Court; legislation; case discussed, the proposed change nic for the participants. law; members of the commit- is to provide a 10-day notice This is the time to start training tee; and any suggestions rec- provision (similar to that for if you have never run in the event. eived from the bench and the default judgments) and a pro- The race is just 5 kilometers (3.1 bar. Don then discussed the cedure to move to open any miles) and just about anyone can process by which the commit- judgment as well. do it if they start jogging easily at tee ultimately prepares a rec- Members of the Medical- least one month before the race. ommendation concerning a Legal Committee also attended Even if you can’t run the entire proposed rule change. the meeting to express their race, there are many people who Specifically, after the committee support of the proposed reso- will be out there walking with you. rec-eives a suggestion, the next lution. After discussion, it was It’s a great opportunity to meet step is to research and draft a decided that, in general, the others in the legal community as proposed rule change. The draft State Civil Committee support- well as benefiting a good cause. is submitted to the committee ed a resolution suggesting the (which meets four times a year) continued on page 17 PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / APRIL 2004 11 YLD Annual Meeting News Anchors: Put Cameras in Courtrooms by Heather J. Holloway the early stage of the investigation in an effort to protect her celebrity The presence of television cameras image. in the courtroom could change the Lane offered those in attendance outcome of trials for the better, while food for thought on the issue of the allowing lawyers to show their “star court of public opinion. She acknow- potential,” CBS 3 Eyewitness News ledged the battle between the free- anchor Larry Mendte told members dom of press and a fair trial. of the Young Lawyers Division at Lane said deadlines placed on their Annual Meeting on March 8. reporters often result in unbalanced Using the recent Martha Stewart articles. For example, she said it is verdict as the backdrop for his mes- difficult to fairly report on a trial in sage, Mendte said that, like many which a prosecutor speaks freely, others, he initially found humor in providing useful sound bites, while jokes about Stewart making aesthetic the defense counsel remains silent, improvements to the prisons. In ret- saving his defense for the courtroom. rospect, Mendte lamented that he did Without additional investigation, a not take the trial more seriously. He reporter may produce a seemingly was joined at the YLD Annual Meet- biased report based heavily on the ing by CBS 3 anchor Alycia Lane, comments of the prosecution, result- who also spoke. ing in a quick conviction in the court Mendte questioned whether ob- of public opinion. servers realized that Stewart was not Such reporting also risks irrepara- convicted of insider trading but rath- ble harm to the litigants, Lane said, er of obstruction of justice and such that is likely to be the case as a “lying” about her actions. He also result of the reporting of the trial of speculated about the factors that may Photo by Jeff Lyons Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant have lead to the guilty verdict. “Was CBS 3 Eyewitness News anchor Larry Mendte discusses the Martha Stewart case at the and his alleged victim. According to Stewart convicted because of her Young Lawyers Division Annual Meeting on March 8 as anchor Alycia Lane looks on. Lane, the media bears the burden of celebrity status or because she is penalty will be paid by Stewart’s received bad legal advice when she properly managing the reports of the female or because she is friendly with employees, who will be unemployed was instructed not to testify, Mendte information received. several high-powered Democrats if her businesses begin to fold. said that Stewart would likely have Mendte closed quoting Oliver during a period of a Republican ad- Mendte also disputed the validity testified in order to protect her public Wendell Holmes: “We should be able ministration?” he asked. Regardless of of the poor reputation that lawyers image had cameras been in the to witness for ourselves, justice.” the basis for the conviction and the seem to share, suggesting that the courtroom. Mendte said that Heather J. Holloway, an associate at Rawle & Henderson length of jail time served by Stewart, problem is one of public relations. Stewart’s downfall ironically came LLP, is a member of the Young Lawyers Division Mendte expressed concern that the Expressing his concern that Stewart when she spoke with investigators in Executive Committee. Young Lawyers Urged to Connect to Community by Asima Panigrahi Attorneys often feel a great discon- Web nect with respect to the community as √ a whole. And that isolation is exacer- check bated by the fact that the legal com- For more information about munity spans a great generational YLD events or to get involved range. Young Lawyers Division Chair in YLD programs, visit Kim R. Jessum has a solution. www.philadelphiabar.org. “Get connected,” Jessum told YLD members in attendance at the Divis- ion’s Annual Meeting, held March 8 at Jessum said, is through the YLD’s The Westin Philadelphia. “Get connect- annual October ZooBoolee. This is an ed” is the mantra that she hopes the event where different generations of YLD will continue to operate under in lawyers and their families can come Photo by Jeff Lyons the coming year. Jessum encouraged together for fun events. Then there is Kim R. Jessum attendees to accomplish the goal of the YLD’s mentoring program, which through the YLD, such as the new Wills advance their skills while simultane- getting connected to the YLD by matches young lawyers and law stu- for Heroes program that will facilitate ously giving back to the community. remaining informed through sources dents with more experienced lawyers estate planning for local firefighters, Furthermore, by bringing new ideas to such as the YLD list serve, participating so that they can discuss issues such as police officers and emergency medical the table, the YLD can help keep the in events such as the happy hours and career, family or any other issues of technicians. Through these various Philadelphia Bar Association revital- by generally interacting with others in concern. avenues offered by the YLD, attorneys ized. the community. Finally, there are the numerous can broaden their contacts and Another way to get connected, community service programs offered continued on page 13 PHILADELPHIA 12 APRIL 2004 / BAR REPORTER YLD Spring Gala Constitution Center Hosts Mock Trial Finals at Loews April 17 The Young Lawyers Division of the Philadelphia Bar Association is set to host its inaugural Spring Gala on Saturday, April 17 at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel. With the theme “Celebrate Carnivale,” the night will be filled with Latin and South American cuisine, live music and dancing and brightly colored decorations, as a little bit of Rio is brought to Philadelphia. This black-tie-optional event promises to be the highlight the YLD social calendar. Tickets are currently available at $85 per per- son for members of the YLD and their guests, and $115 per person for non-mem- bers and their guests. Ticket prices include a sit-down dinner, open bar and live music. Photo by Kelly and Massa Photography All members of the Bar are encouraged to Teams from Masterman High School (right) and Overbrook High School present arguments at the Young Lawyers Division’s John S. attend. Bradway Mock Trial Competition on March 13 at the National Constitution Center. The event was moderated by WPHT 1210 AM talk Visit www.philadelphiabar.org for tickets. radio host and attorney Michael Smerconish (at podium). Civility Makes Work Easier, More Pleasant by Kim R. Jessum those terms. Integrity and courtesy are • Civility requires that we listen to indispensable to the practice of law others with knowledge of the possibili- Most of us have heard the proverb, and the orderly administration of jus- ty that they are right and we are “Try your best to treat others as you YLD UPDATE tice by our courts. Uncivil or obstruc- wrong (yes, sometimes lawyers are would wish to be treated.” We often tive conduct impedes the fundamental wrong). hear of civility as applied to attorneys, goal of resolving disputes in a rational, • Civility requires that we express but it goes much farther than that. peaceful and efficient manner.” ourselves in ways that demonstrate our Although most of us know this prov- To instruct us in our objective to be respect for others. erb, it is shocking to see numerous civil, Stephen L. Carter’s book, Civility: • Civility allows criticism of others, people in the legal profession who Manners, Morals, and the Etiquette of Dem- and sometimes even requires it, but treat others, including associates, op- ocracy, offers guidelines for us to be the criticism should be courteous. posing counsel, secretaries and other civil to one another. These guidelines These guidelines are straightforward staff, with absolutely no respect. Since include: and easily followed. For the sake of the most people involved in the legal pro- • Our duty to be civil toward others legal profession and society’s percep- fession are hard workers and often complain of opposing attorneys who does not depend on whether we like tion of the profession, I encourage all stressed because of the extraordinary file frivolous motions, make ridiculous someone or not. attorneys to be civil to one another demands placed upon them, the last demands, and include personal attacks • Civility requires that we sacrifice and the people with whom they work. thing they need is someone scolding in court filings and appearances. These for strangers, as well as people we It makes for a more pleasant working them in front of coworkers, embarrass- actions in no way help the clients, but know. environment and a more satisfying ing them in front of a judge or a supe- only lead to hostility and resentment • Civility assumes that we will dis- career. rior, or making them feel inferior. toward attorneys. In one case, after a agree; it requires us not to mask our differences but to resolve them Kim R. Jessum, patent counsel at Rohn and Haas, is During my career, I have personally reasonable offer was declined because chair of the Young Lawyers Division. witnessed partners treating associates plaintiff’s counsel thought he could get respectfully. and staff with a lack of respect by more money by bashing the defen- shouting at them in view of others, dant’s attorney and the defendant, YLD was then presented to Christopher Ritchie, senior vice president of the law blaming them and then not allowing plaintiff’s counsel ended up with noth- continued from page 12 them to explain themselves for a sup- ing and dismissal of the case because firm banking group of Citizens Bank. posed mistake, and making unrealistic of his intolerable behavior and unrea- Awards were then given out at the This award is given to an individual demands. One secretary was told by sonable demands. luncheon to recognize several people who has made unique and innovative her boss that because of a typographi- According to the Merriam-Webster who have made significant contribu- contributions to the YLD and the legal cal error she made, she was a #@$% Online Dictionary, 10th Ed., civility is tions to the development of the YLD. community as a whole. idiot. defined as a polite act or expression. The Craig M. Perry Service Award The YLD Vision Award, given to a These competent associates and staff The values of civility are situated with- was presented to Edward F. Chacker, a firm that mentors young lawyers and can only be unhappy in this situation in the core of the legal profession since partner at Gay, Chacker & Mittin, P.C. encourages them to become involved and usually look for employment else- they are embedded in the rule of law. Chacker is president of the Philadelphia in public service work, was presented where. For example, the secretary who Civility is instrumental in maintaining Bar Foundation, the charitable arm of Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & was called an idiot left that job imme- our profession and advancing our pro- the Philadelphia Bar Association, as Rhoads, LLP and was accepted by Julie diately. It is definitely not in the firm’s fession’s goals. As a consequence, we well as a former Chancellor of the H. Chelius, a partner with the firm. or even the legal profession’s best in- must take personal responsibility to Association. The next YLD event is the black-tie terest to lose so many well-qualified conduct ourselves accordingly. The award is given to a lawyer who optional Spring Gala on Saturday, April people because of inappropriate be- The Pennsylvania Code of Civility has donated substantial time and ener- 17 at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel. This havior. In fact, it is an embarrassment states that “The conduct of lawyers and gy to community-oriented activities, event will help raise money for the to the legal profession that members of judges should be characterized at all including, but not limited to, pro bono Philadelphia Bar Foundation. the bar behave in this manner. times by professional integrity and and charity work. The F. Sean Peretta Service Award Asima Panigrahi is a law clerk in the chambers of I have listened to numerous friends personal courtesy in the fullest sense of Philadelphia Common Pleas Court Judge Denis P. Cohen. PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / APRIL 2004 13 Student Nominees Sought for Ginsburg Essay Contest Full- and part-time law students in not have been published previously, their second or third year are invited to although they may have been prepared enter the Philadelphia Bar Association’s in connection with a law school course Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Pursuit of and must not have been submitted for Justice Legal Writing Competition. any other competition during the time The award, which will be presented when they are under consideration for at the Bar Association June Quarterly this competition. Meeting and Luncheon on June 24, rec- Diane Edelman, assistant dean for ognizes excellence in legal analysis and legal writing at Villanova University Photo by Jeff Lyons Mayor John F. Street meets with Chancellor Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua at the Feb. 26 Board of writing skills in a student enrolled in a School of Law, and Kathleen D. Governors meeting. Mayor Street addressed the Board for about 30 minutes. Philadelphia-area law school. Essays Wilkinson, a partner with Wilson, Elser, will focus on any topic relating to Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker LLP, are Board Approves Three Resolutions rights, privileges and responsibilities co-chairs of the competition. under federal law. In addition to having his or her ess- The Board of Governors approved resolution calling for revisions to the The competition is open to full- and ay published in The Philadelphia Lawyer three resolutions at its Feb. 26 meeting criminal records provisions of the part-time law students in their second magazine and on the Bar Association’s while also hearing from Mayor John F. Older Adult Protective Services Act. or third year of study during the 2003- Web site, a cash prize of $2,500 will be Street on his economic development Additionally, the Board passed a res- 04 academic year at one of the follow- awarded. plans for the next several years. olution endorsing recommendations of ing five schools: University of Penns- A committee of attorneys, professors The Board approved a resolution the American Bar Association's Task ylvania School of Law, Rutgers School and judges will evaluate the submis- urging U.S. Sens. Arlen Specter and Force on Treatment of Enemy Combat- of Law (Camden), Temple University sions, considering the following criteria: Rick Santorum to co-sponsor legisla- ants. Among other provisions, the reso- James E. Beasley School of Law, Villa- originality and importance of topic; tion providing funding for student loan lution calls for access to counsel for nova University School of Law, and thoroughness of research; depth of payments for public defenders and U.S. citizens and residents designated Widener University School of Law analysis; organization of analysis, writ- prosecutors. The Board also passed a as enemy combatants. (Delaware Campus). Submissions may continued on page 15 SCALIA AWARD new annual award.” private practice in 1967 to become a ing for a year to serve as a visiting pro- continued from page 1 Joseph V. Del Raso and William M. Professor of Law at the University of fessor at Stanford University (1980 to Janssen are co-chairs of the Scalia Virginia from 1967 to 1971. 1981). Tickets are $50 for members and $55 Award Committee. In 1971, Justice Scalia left Virginia to Justice Scalia was appointed to the for non-members and can be ordered Justice Scalia, a Trenton, N.J., native, serve in a variety of federal govern- U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Wash- online at www.philadelphiabar.org or is a graduate of Georgetown University ment posts: general counsel, Office of ington, D.C., by President Ronald Rea- by using the coupon below. (summa cum laude in 1957) and the Telecommunications Policy, Executive gan in 1982. When Chief Justice Warren “Justice Scalia is a true gentleman University of Fribourg in Switzerland. Office of the President (1971 to 1972); Burger retired in 1986, President Reag- and a scholar, always mindful of the He received his L.L.B. from Harvard chairman, Administrative Conference an named Justice William Rehnquist as old adage that one can disagree with- Law School and was a Sheldon Fellow of the United States (1972 to 1974); and Burger’s successor and appointed Jus- out being disagreeable,” said Associa- of Harvard University from 1960 to assistant attorney general, Office of tice Scalia to succeed Rehnquist. tion Chancellor Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua. 1961. He served as an editor of the Legal Counsel, U.S. Department of Jus- Confirmed unanimously by the “In my mind, he personifies the ideals Harvard Law Review. tice (1974 to 1977). Justice Scalia return- Senate, Justice Scalia became the first of professionalism and collegiality. I Justice Scalia was in private practice ed to teaching in 1977 as professor of Italian-American to sit on the Supreme can’t think of a better examplar for this in Cleveland from 1961 to 1967. He left law at the University of Chicago, leav- Court on Sept. 26, 1986. Philadelphia Bar Association April Quarterly Meeting and Luncheon Thursday, April 29 at Noon at the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue, Broad and Walnut Streets • Featuring U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s address to the Bar membership • Presentation of the inaugural Justice Antonin Scalia Award for Professional Excellence Please make reservations for the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Quarterly Meeting Return to: and Luncheon. Tickets are $50 for members and $55 for non-members. Checks should be Quarterly Meeting made payable to the Philadelphia Bar Association. Philadelphia Bar Association 1101 Market St., 11th fl. Name: Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2911 Credit Cardholder: Firm/Employer: Visa MasterCard American Express Address: Card number: Expiration date: Phone: Fax: Signature: E-Mail: Credit card payments should be faxed to Bar Headquarters at (215) 238-1267. PHILADELPHIA 14 APRIL 2004 / BAR REPORTER GINSBURG continued from page 14 ing style; form, quality and place- ment of citations; and adherence to the rules of the competition. Judges for this year’s competi- tion are Professor Doretta Masardo McGinnis, Widener University School of Law; Judge Anita B. Brody, U.S. District Court Support Center for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; Judge Abraham Mural Unveiled Gafni, formerly of the Philadel- The Support Center for Child Advocates unveiled phia Court of Comon Pleas; Prof- the Children’s Playroom mural by local artist essor Elizabeth Hillman, Rutgers Gabriel Tiberino and the Philadelphia Mural Arts University School of Law (Cam- Program at a reception on March 31 at the Support den); Professor Catherine Lanctot, Center, 1900 Cherry St. The Support Center for Villanova University School of Child Advocates has been conducting a $2.5 mil- Law; Professor Robin Nilon, Tem- lion capital campaign for the purchase and renova- ple University Beasley School of tion of 1900 Cherry St. and celebrated the dual Law; Professor Kermit Roosevelt, accomplishments of surpassing the $2 million University of Pennsylvania School mark in the campaign and the dedication of a of Law; Thomas G. Wilkinson, beautiful work of art in the agency’s new home. 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And they’re closer to the field and angled to face the action. You can actually see what’s going on. And since there are only 43,500 seats and the Phillies are widely considered to be a legitimate playoff contender, Citizens Bank Park is the new baseball-only tickets to Phillies games this summer home of the Philadelphia Phillies. The ball- are going to be hard come by. park, featuring 43,500 seats and a natural Opening Day (Monday, April 12 grass playing surface, opens this month. against the Cincinnati Reds) has been sold out for weeks. A lottery was held so owners of partial-season ticket plans Photos by Jeff Lyons could fight for the right to attend. A closer to the action. Officials believe number of games have already been ticket sales could rival Cleveland’s sold out. But there are some seats Jacobs Field, which sold out games for available. the first seven years of its existence. 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The 35-foot We are Premier Partners, Certified Consultants and open 2 1/2 hours before games (3 by 50-foot Liberty Bell is located in Trainers in: hours on weekends), giving fans the right-center field. opportunity to watch batting practice Phillies officials conceded in March as well as peeks into each team’s that the ballpark might not be com- bullpen. Ashburn Alley features retail pletely finished once the games begin PCLaw / PCLawPro and eating establishments, including in April. Bull’s BBQ, an outdoor restaurant run “We’re hesitant to say what's not Law Office Time, Billing, Accounting, Calendaring, by former Phillies outfielder Greg going to be ready because we do not Contact Management & Matter Manager Luzinski. know yet,” Larry Shenk, the Phillies’ There also will be an entertainment vice president for public relations, said area with interactive games for fans: in a published report. “But some things Run the Bases, Ballpark Pinball, and may not be ready.” Pitch ‘Em & Tip ‘Em. Guests can re- If portions of the park are not com- deem coupons at Citizens Bank kiosks plete by the opening exhibition games for various prizes. on April 3 and 4, they may be cordon- The Phillies are also bringing back ed off or otherwise closed to fans, Amicus Attorney rooftop bleacher seats, a Shibe Park Shenk said. The Law Office on Computer phenomenon of the 1920s when resi- The team expects to set up portable Increase your productivity and peace of mind with the world’s dents of North 20th Street built bleach- concession stands in anticipation that leading/friendliest practice management software. er seats on top of their roofs. The seats all permanent food locations in the are located on top of the buildings park may not be ready. along Ashburn Alley. Regardless of what remains to be For more information, call: 610-404-4192 or 1-800-498-3318 Phillies officials said they wanted to finished, Citizens Bank Park promises Visit our web site at www.slsconsulting.com make the new ballpark more intimate to be a first-class experience for fans SLS CONSULTING Email: [email protected] than Veterans Stadium and bring fans and players alike. PHILADELPHIA 16 APRIL 2004 / BAR REPORTER STATE CIVIL focus group of the National Committee for State Courts that continued from page 11 Web Searching With Savvy assists the court in discussing issues proposed rule changes. Accordingly, and potential solutions. The focus a resolution will be prepared and group was to meet in March. The submitted to the Board of Governors discussion also addressed the cur- for consideration. rent system of two lists in Discovery Finally, following up on matters Court and many members of the bar discussed earlier in the year, the expressed gratitude for the new sys- committee also reviewed the report tem. on the initial meeting of the Finally, the committee also dis- Discovery Subcommittee formed to cussed the proposed Civil Litigation help propose solutions to issues for Section, including the task force Discovery Court. The initial meeting charged with determining the desir- was held on Feb. 4 and was well- ability and feasibility of such a sec- attended by a cross-section of the tion. At the present time, it is con- bar and many of the members of the templated that the State Civil court who are team leaders for civil Committee, the Compulsory cases. The subcommittee discussed Arbitration Committee, the Medical- two of the main problems at Legal Committee and the Municipal Discovery Court: the amount of time Courts Committee would be part of spent in Discovery Court; and the the proposed new section. As any small amount of time the court has new section would require changes to address complex, substantive in the bylaws, efforts are being made issues given the volume of discovery to expedite the issue in order to disputes. bring the matter before the Photo by Jeff Lyons At the initial meeting, it was Association as soon as possible. Dan Giancaterino, Internet librarian at the Jenkins Law Library, discusses effective decided that several members of the Internet searching methods at the March 9 meeting of the Solo and Small Firm Committee. Gregg W. Mackuse, Kathleen Wilkinson and Robert subcommittee would participate in a Szostak are co-chairs of the State Civil Committee. PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / APRIL 2004 17 Career Corner “Test” Interviews Can Be Risky Proposition by James LaRosa and Gary Mintz try to point out some of the firm/part- Career Questions? ner’s positive attributes. This will show Question: If you are happy in Send your career questions to James you are a diplomatic person who does your present job, should you go on LaRosa at JuriStaff, Inc., at more than complain and find the neg- interviews to test your marketability? opportunity, interviewing can use up [email protected] or call JuriStaff at atives in every situation. Answer: If you’re truly happy valuable time-off that may affect your (215) 751-9100. You can also send your Question: If you’re thinking of with your present position, and have ability to handle your current work- questions to [email protected] switching practice areas, how do you absolutely no intention of switching load, especially if you are very busy. get an informational interview or learn jobs, we would advise against going on Being out of the office for second and ing. If, however, this particular situa- more about a new practice area? interviews to simply “test your mar- third interviews can also raise suspi- tion is not “common knowledge,” it Answer: Switching practice areas ketability.” There are many pitfalls that cions. Again, these are risks that you does create a more difficult situation. is difficult but not impossible. One of can occur by interviewing, the worst of will take if you truly are looking for a The standard interview rule is to the best ways to learn about a new which is your present employer finding new position, but they may not be never “badmouth” your present practice group is by networking. Try out that you are interviewing. risks you should take if you have no employer. If you feel you can explain talking to friends and coworkers that Additionally, by interviewing for a intention of making a move. the situation in a professional manner are practicing in the type of area in position you have no intention of tak- If you’re curious about your mar- without sounding like a “disgruntled which you are interested. Let them ing, you are wasting the valuable time ketability, you can always speak with employee” and the situation is such know you are interested in transition- of the firm you are interviewing with your colleagues, and search the Web that most reasonable people would ing your practice. Since they practice in and you risk alienating the attorneys for information (law.com and ameri- understand your situation, it may be a that area, they are more familiar with who have taken their valuable time to canlawyer.com are good places to find good idea to explain your reasons for the skills you’ll need to make the tran- meet with you. Although not true in all links to additional information). Finally, leaving. Of course you want to describe sition. They’ll also have a better grasp circumstances, when an attorney inter- speak with a legal recruiter for advice the situation in a professional manner. of what is happening in that particular views with a firm, and that firm makes about your marketability. Never use expletives in describing your practice area and may know of firms a fair offer that is rejected because the Question: What if the reason you boss or firm. Try to discuss specific that are looking to expand. attorney wants to stay at his or her want to leave your current firm is examples of situations that you felt The Bar Association is a great place current firm, the interviewing firm because of a specific person (you feel were inappropriate. When describing to start for this type of networking. The often feels that they were used merely abused, harassed or disrespected)? How these situations, remain calm and don’t Association has numerous committees for leverage, or to test marketability. do you answer the interview question get upset or angry. Explain them in a that touch on various practice areas. Even though you pres-ently have no without sounding like you are “bad- matter-of-fact manner. Joining and becoming active in some interest in an opportunity with that mouthing” your employer? When discussing the negative of these groups will expose you to particular firm, you may have an inter- Answer: This is a tricky situation events that are causing you to leave, continued on page 21 est in the future. 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So far, Lawyers and law students will gath- the project has attracted more than 15 er for the Fifth Annual N-400 Citizen- law students from the local law ship Project on Saturday, April 10, to schools, including Temple, Villanova, help individuals become American citi- Rutgers and the University of Pennsyl- zens. The project (named after the app- vania. Additionally, lawyers from the lication form for citizenship) has help- Asian American Bar Association of the ed more than 600 people with their cit- Delaware Valley (co-sponsor of the The 2004 Pennsylvania Legal Services Excellence Awards Dinner was held on March izenship applications since 1999. project) are expected to assist in the 10 in Harrisburg. Pictured from left are honorees Susan E. Sherman of the This pro bono project was begun in application process. Independence Foundation; Catherine C. Carr of Community Legal Services; Judge 1999 by a few Korean-American attor- Interpreters will be on the site to Phyllis W. Beck of the Pennsylvania Superior Court; and Carl “Tobey” Oxholm III of neys and led to the formation of the assist volunteers. Anyone interested in Drexel University. Korean-American Lawyers Association. volunteering for this project should Kevin Kim, who has spearheaded the contact Kim at project, expects to have more than 200 [email protected]. applicants this year. The 2004 N-400 Citizenship Project Community Legal Services With the event becoming more is being held at the Philadelphia established every year, fundraising for Chamber of Commerce Office Building Annual Breakfast April 27 the project has grown as well. In 1999, at 6625 Castor Ave. Volunteers are ask- the funds for the project came from ed to come at 1 p.m. for a training Congressman Chaka Fattah will be Morris LLP; Eckert, Seamans, Cherin & individual lawyers’ wallets. In subse- lunch (sushi boxed lunches and hoa- among the honorees when Community Mellott, LLC; Federman & Phelan, LLP; quent years, the project became self- gies will be donated). Intake/Interviews Legal Services holds its annual Breakfast Feldman & Feldman; Feldman funding. This year is no exception. Do- will begin at 3 p.m. and the doors will of Champions on Tuesday, April 27 at 8 & Pinto; Feldman, Shepherd, nations from two primary sponsors, close at 8 p.m. There will be a volun- a.m. at the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at Wohlgelernter & Tanner; Fine, Willow Grove Bank and TRA Insurance teer appreciation dinner and apprecia- the Bellevue, Broad and Walnut streets. Kaplan & Black, RPC; Fox Agency will ensure that volunteers for tion plaque presentation to the local CLS will also honor David J. Wolf- Rothschild, LLP; Gay Chacker & the 2004 N-400 project will be well fed. law schools at the conclusion of the sohn and Peter H. LeVan Jr. from Hang- Mittin; Hangley Aronchick Segal & As with any pro bono project, how- project. ley Aronchick Segal & Pudlin; Seth F. Pudlin; Harkins Cunningham; Hoff- Kreimer from the University of Penn- man & Edelson, LLC; Hofstein & sylvania Law School; CLS attorney Amy Weiner, PC; Hoyle, Fickler, Herschel & Hirsch and CLS paralegal Beverly Will- Mathes, LLP; Kairys, Rudovsky, Epstein, iams; and Gene E.K. Pratter of Duane & Messing; Kittredge, Donley, Elson, Morris LLP, a nominee to the U.S. District Fullem & Embick, LLP; Klehr, Harrison, Court for the Eastern District of Penn- Harvey, Branzburg & Ellers, LLP; Klett, sylvania. Rooney, Lieber & Schorling, PC; Kohn, Admission to the event is free. The Swift & Graf, PC; Kolsby, Gordon, event is sponsored by the Philadelphia Robin, Shore & Bezar; Langsam Stevens, Trial Lawyers Association. To RSVP, con- LLP; Law Offices of Paul Boni, PC; tact James Elrod at (215) 981-3732 or jel- Leventhal, Sutton & Gornstein; [email protected]. Liss & Marion, PC; Litvin, CLS acknowledges its 2003 Bar Blumberg, Matusow & Young; Campaign Law Firm Supporters. Firms Lundy, Flitter, Beldecos & Berger, PC; M. listed in bold are members of the CLS Mark Mendel, LTD; Manko, Gold, Hall of Fame, contributing $200 or more Katcher & Fox, LLP; Margolis Edelstein; per attorney. Markowitz & Richman; Marshall, CLS thanks Ballard, Spahr, Andrew & Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin; Ingersoll LLP for its continued support Martin, Banks, Pond, Lehocky & Wilson; through the “Ballard Challenge” contri- McEldrew & Fullam, PC; bution of $35,000 — the largest campaign McKissock & Hoffman, PC; Miller, firm gift to date. CLS also thanks Joseph Alfano & Raspanti, PC; Montgomery, A. Tate of Dechert for his ongoing sup- McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP; port and commitment as chair of the Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP; Pelino & 2003 and 2004 Bar Campaigns. Lentz, PC; Pepper Hamilton, LLP; Raynes, Adelman, Lavine, Gold & Levin, PC; McCarty, Binder, Ross & Mundy; Reed Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, LLP; Smith, LLP; Saltz, Mongeluzzi, Anapol, Schwartz, Weiss, Cohan, Feld- Barrett & Bendesky;Saul Ewing, man & Smalley, PC; Ballard, Spahr, And- LLP; Schnader, Harrison, Segal & Lewis, rews & Ingersoll, LLP; Bazelon, Less & LLP; Spector, Roseman & Kodroff, PC; Feldman, PC; Brigham and Trevor, Stevens & Lee; Stradley, Ronon, Stevens PC; Carroll & Brotman; Chim- & Young, LLP; Thorp Reed & Armstrong, icles & Tikellis, LLP; The Colleran LLP; Trujillo, Rodriguez & Richards, LLC; Firm; Conrad, O’Brien, Gellman & Rohn, Weber, Gallagher, Simpson, Stapleton, PC; Cozen O’Connor; Dashevsky, Hor- Fires & Newby, LLP; White and Williams, witz, Disandro, Kuhn & Novello, PC; LLP; Willig, Williams & Davidson; Dechert; Donovan Searles, LLC; Wilson & Wilson; and Wolf, Block, Drinker, Biddle & Reath, LLP; Duane Schorr & Solis-Cohen, LLP. PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / APRIL 2004 19 Quick Bites Cabinet Greetings You Can Dine Like a Star Without Hollywood Bill by Heather J. Holloway tenance. Several Center City eateries offer quick and affordable options at Thanks to Hollywood, many non- reduced prices. lawyers have a misconceived percep- You’ve probably had the Maggiano’s tion that all attorneys lead luxurious Little Italy (12th and Filbert streets) lives with brief court appearances and experience during lunch or dinner on plenty of time and money to wine and those not-so-busy days. Did you know dine at fancy restaurants on a daily that Maggiano’s offers $1 happy hour basis. appetizers each weekday, from 4:30 But how many times has your only until 6:30 p.m.? Fresh bruschetta, nourishment been a 65-cent candy bar stuffed mushrooms, calamari and many that you were lucky to grab and swal- other selections are available. The low while writing that brief that you drinks remain full price but you’re Chancellor Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua greets U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao at started yesterday and that is due today? going back to work anyway. the Institute for Corean-American Studies Liberty Luncheon at the Park Hyatt Don’t sacrifice a good meal because At McCormick & Schmick’s, (1 S. Philadelphia at the Bellevue on March 19. Bevilacqua introduced Chao, who received you have little money and less time for Broad St.) choose your selection from the ICAS Liberty Award. dining. Consider happy hours for sus- continued on page 21 Friday, April 16 Social Security and Disability Benefits Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Conference Center. Lunch: $7.50. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Philadelphia Lawyer magazine Editorial Board – meeting, 12:30 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Saturday, April 17 Note: While the following listings have been verified prior to press time, any scheduled event may be sub- ject to change by the committee or section chairs. Young Lawyers Division Spring Gala – Loews Philadelphia Hotel, 12th and Market streets. Tickets: $85, www.philadelphiabar.org. Thursday, April 1 Environmental Law Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Conference Center. Lunch: $7.50. Monday, April 19 Civil Rights Committee – meeting, 12:15 p.m., 11th floor Committee Room South. Business Law Section Executive Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee – meeting, 12:15 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Tuesday, April 20 Lunch: $7.50. Board of Governors Cabinet – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Philadelphia Bar Reporter Editorial Board – meeting, 12:30 p.m., 10th floor Cabinet Room. Elder Law Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Committee Room South. Friday, April 2 Wednesday, April 21 Women’s Rights Committee – meeting, 12:15 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Lunch: $7.50. Workers’ Compensation Section Executive Committee – meeting, 10:30 a.m., 11th floor Law School Outreach – 2 p.m., 11th floor Conference Center. Committee Room. Monday, April 5 Workers’ Compensation Section – meeting, noon, 11th floor Conference Center. Lunch: $7.50. Public Interest Section Executive Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Federal Courts Committee – meeting, 12:30 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Lunch: $7.50. Family Law Section – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Racial and Gender Bias Committee – meeting, 12:30 p.m., 11th floor Committee Room. LegalLine – 5 p.m., 11th floor LRIS Offices. Tuesday, April 6 Philadelphia Bar Foundation Board of Trustees – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Thursday, April 22 Philadelphia Bar Foundation Finance Committee – meeting, 8:30 a.m., 11th floor Committee Wednesday, April 7 Room South. Delivery of Legal Services Committee – meeting, 8:30 a.m., 10th floor Board Room. Lawyer Referral and Information Service Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Committee State Civil Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Lunch: $7.50. Room. Thursday, April 8 Friday, April 23 Legislative Liaison Committee – meeting, 12:30 p.m., 11th floor Committee Room. Lunch: Business Law Section Human Resources Committee – meeting, 8:30 a.m., 10th floor Board $7.50. Room. Committee on the Legal Rights of Lesbians and Gay Men – meeting, 12:30 p.m., 11th floor Committee Room. Tuesday, April 27 Criminal Justice Section – meeting, noon, 11th floor Conference Center. Lunch: $7.50. Friday, April 9 Good Friday – Bar Association offices closed. Wednesday, April 28 Minorities in the Profession Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Lunch: Tuesday, April 13 $7.50. Criminal Justice Section Executive Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Committee on the Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities – meeting, noon, 10th floor Solo and Small Firm Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Conference Center. Lunch: $7.50. Board Room. Wednesday, April 14 Thursday, April 29 Section Chairs meeting with Chancellor – 8:30 a.m., 10th floor Board Room. Quarterly Meeting and Luncheon – noon, Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue, Broad and Medical Legal Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Committee Room. Lunch: $7.50. Walnut streets. Tickets: $50 and $55. www.philadelphiabar.org. Thursday, April 15 Board of Governors – meeting, 4 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Family Law Section Executive Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Committee Room Unless otherwise specified, all checks for luncheons and programs should be made payable to the Philadelphia Bar South. Association and mailed to Bar Headquarters, 1101 Market St., 11th fl., Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2911. Send Bar Women in the Profession Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Conference Center. Lunch: 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]. $7.50. PHILADELPHIA 20 APRIL 2004 / BAR REPORTER QUICK BITES price promptly at 6 p.m. Brasserie Perrier, located at 1619 viving on fast food and vending Continuing westward through the Walnut St. Brassierie is most notable machines, I encourage you to take a continued from page 20 city, drop underground and visit the because of the least expensive – yes, 30-minute break, get out, explore, net- the $1.95 menu offered in the bar from Centre Square Bar and Grill (1500 free – appetizers, that are offered dur- work and relax at one of these or 3:30 until 6 p.m. The catch – a two- Market St., concourse level), which ing the Friday happy hour which many other area establishments. If you drink minimum – is minimal. If you’re offers food and drink specials from 3 begins at 5 p.m. While the appetizers find other great deals, let us know. heading for the train, enjoy a cocktail. until 6 p.m. on weekdays. Expect to are pre-selected and served butler Remember, you may not lead the life But if you’re driving or returning to take $2 off of the cost of any appetizer style, they are nonetheless quite tasty. that Hollywood has painted for our work, sodas and juices satisfy the mini- selection. If you can extend your You will not be disappointed. profession but there is no need to mum. The menu changes but a few evening, Centre Square offers a live DJ There are several other establish- starve. staples are almost always available, like and entertainment from 5 until 7 p.m. ments throughout the city that offer the half-pound (Cajun) cheeseburger on Thursdays and Salsa and Latin great deals. After all, I haven’t even with fries or buffalo wings or black- lessons if you need extra stress release. gotten as far as 17th Street. For those of Heather J. Holloway, an associate at Rawle & Henderson LLP, is a member of the Young Lawyers Division ened tuna bites. 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April 26 Best of CLE Videos (choose from): Collecting and Enforcing Judgments in PA; Hot Topics in Products Liability; An Afternoon on Criminal Law • The CLE Conference Center Motor Vehicle Stops & the Law of Search & Seizure in PA • The CLE Conference Center Save the Date: April 27 8th Annual Insurance Institute • The CLE Conference Center Civil Litigation Series — Developments in PA Civil Procedure • The CLE Conference Center June An Ex-Prosecutor’s Perspective on Serious DUI & Homicide by Vehicle • Philadelphia Bar Association April 28 Taking & Defending Depositions • The CLE Conference Center Quarterly Representing the Incapacitated Person: Guardianships in PA • The CLE Conference Center April 29 Gay Marriage: Trends in the Law • The CLE Conference Center Luncheon Representing the Asset Purchaser in Chapter 11 • The CLE Conference Center Civil Litigation Series — Practical Evidence • The CLE Conference Center and Meeting April 30 Ethics Potpourri (choose from): Mentorship; PBA Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility Committee Update; Has Day-to-Day Multi-Jurisdictional Practice Really Become Any Easier?; HIPAA & Ethics; Depositions: Ethical Considerations; Mirage — Revisited • The CLE Conference Center Use of Trusts in Estate Planning — The Basic Trusts (Live via Satellite) • Franklin Institute Science Museum Thursday, Use of Trusts in Estate Planning — Sophisticated Trusts (Live via Satellite) • Franklin Institute Science Museum Anatomy for Lawyers: The Back and Knee • The CLE Conference Center June 24, 2004 Call PBI Customer Service at 1-800-247-4724 to register for acourse or for more information. Register on the Internet at www.pbi.org • PBI is a Pennsylvania accredited CLE providers PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / APRIL 2004 21 board of the Philadelphia Volunteers PEOPLE for the Indigent Program. 7 Make “40 Under 40” List Stephen S. Aichele, managing partner of Saul Ewing LLP, has been Seven Philadelphia attorneys Lawyers Division Executive Comm- Chief Justice Ralph J. Cappy of appointed to the Board of Governors have been named to the Philadelphia ittee. the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and of Main Line Health, an integrated Business Journal’s annual “40 Under • Scott F. Cooper, a partner at Chief Judge Anthony J. Scirica health care system serving 40 List.” Blank Rome LLP, and assistant trea- of the United States Court of Appeals Philadelphia and its suburbs in The list recognizes 40 individuals surer of the Philadelphia Bar Assoc- for the Third Circuit have been hon- Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery under the age of 40 who are proven iation. ored with Common Good’s inaugural counties. performers in their respective • Lauri A. Kavulich, of Reger Gatekeeper Award. Common Good is a industries and communities. & Rizzo, LLP. bi-partisan legal reform coalition dedi- Stephen A. The “40 Under 40” will be hon- •David A. Nasatir, a partner cated to overhauling America’s lawsuit Sheller, founder ored at an April 28 banquet at the with Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell culture. and managing Philadelphia Marriott. The winners & Hippel LLP. partner of Sheller include: • Stacey L. Sobel, executive Judge Ida K. Chen of the Ludwig & Badey, • Daniel J. Anders, an associ- director of The Center for Lesbian Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas has been named ate at Pepper Hamilton LLP. and Gay Civil Rights. has been elected treasurer of the Chair of the Board • Victoria L. Chase, executive • R. Seth Williams, an associ- Samuel S. Fels Fund. of Trustees of the director of the Legal Clinic for the ate with Zarwin, Baum, DeVito, Cape May School Disabled and member of the Young Kaplan, Schaer & Toddy, P.C. Judge John M. Younge of the of Media Arts. Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas was a recent participant in the Nation- H. Ronald David H. Wice, a partner with Arline Jolles al Judicial College program “When Jus- Klasko, manag- Alexander & Pelli, has been elected Lotman, a sole tice Fails: Threats to the Independent ing partner of president of the Board of the Samuel S. practitioner, was Judiciary” in St. Petersburg, Fla. Klasko, Rulon, Fels Fund. appointed by Chief Stock & Seltzer, LLP, Judge James T. Giles Jerome J. was keynote speak- Robert H. of the U.S. District Shestack, a part- er at the recent Louis, a partner Court for the ner with Wolf, Annual Immigra- with Saul Ewing Eastern District of Block, Schorr and tion Law Confer- LLP, has been elect- Pennsylvania to Solis-Cohen LLP, ence of the Florida Bar Association in ed as a fellow of serve on the Court’s Merit Selection has been appointed Miami. He discussed “Quotas on the American Panel for the reappointment of a mag- Chairman of the Foreign Professional Workers.” College of Tax istrate judge, 2003-2004. American Bar Counsel. Association’s Center G. Lawrence Daniel J. Siegel, for Human Rights. DeMarco, of De- H. Robert Fiebach, a senior mem- a partner at Marco and DeMar- ber of Cozen O’Connor, was a featured Anapol, Schwartz, Jay Barry co, addressed the panelist and speaker at the 2004 Weiss, Cohan, Harris, a senior National Center for Annual Conference on Legal Malprac- Feldman and partner with Victims of Crime on tice & Risk Management held at the Smalley, P.C., Fineman Krekstein “Civil Justice for Westin River North Hotel in Chicago recently lectured & Harris, P.C., Victims of Crime” on March 3 to 5. on evidence for the recently addressed on March 8. Philadelphia Trial colleagues on Jacqueline H. Canter, a share- Lawyers Association and “Civil “Insurance Bryna S. Silver, holder with Marshall, Dennehey, Litigation and Guns” for the Coverage and the a partner at Warner, Coleman & Goggin, spoke at Pennsylvania Bar Institute. Economic Loss Doctrine” at a New York Synnestvedt & the National Business Institute’s semi- City symposium sponsored by the Lechner LLP, has nar “Trying the Automobile Case in Barry A. Stein and Martin L. Defense Research Institute. been elected as a Pennsylvania.” Faigus, partners with Caesar, Rivise, board member at Bernstein, Cohen & Pokotilow, Ltd., Arthur R. Block, senior vice presi- the Gershman Y of Maury B. Reiter, managing partner were course planners and presenters dent, general counsel, and secretary of Center City of Kaplin Stewart Meloff Reiter & Stein, for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s CLE Comcast Corporation, has joined the Philadelphia. P.C., has been elected to the National course “Intellectual Property Issues in Moore College of Art and Design Board Board of Directors of Volunteers of Business Transactions.” of Managers. Richard M. America. Reiter has been the Chairman Jurewicz, a part- of the Delaware Valley Chapter of Jeffrey O. Diana C. Liu, a ner at Galfand Volunteers of America for the past six Greenfield, a partner with Wolf, Berger, LLP, has years. partner with Klehr, Block, Schorr and been inducted into Harrison, Harvey, Solis-Cohen LLP, the Outstanding Branzburg & Ellers has been elected a Lawyers of LLP, was a speaker Fellow of the America. Names Are News at the recent Brown American Bar “People” highlights news of Brothers Harriman Foundation. Jeffrey P. Fritz of Soloff & Zervanos members’ awards, honors or & Co. Executive addressed the National Center for appointments of a civic or com- Forum Series “The Current State of the Benjamin E. Zuckerman, a mem- Victims of Crime on “Civil Justice for munity nature. Information may Capital Markets.” ber of Cozen O’Connor, has been Victims of Crime” on March 8. be sent to Jeff Lyons, Managing appointed an adjunct professor of law Editor, Philadelphia Bar Reporter, Glenn P. Callahan, a partner in the at Temple University’s Beasley School R. Seth Williams, an associate with Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 law firm of Keeley and Callahan P.C., of Law. Zarwin Baum DeVito Kaplan Schaer Market St., 11th floor, Philadelphia, has been named Vice Chairman – Toddy P.C., was a guest on CN8’s Pa. 19107-2911. Fax: (215) 238-1267. University Relations of the Cape May Mark C. Levy, a partner with Saul “Money Matters” on March 9. Williams E-mail: [email protected]. School of Media Arts. Ewing LLP, has been selected to the discussed the Martha Stewart case. Photos are also welcome. PHILADELPHIA 22 APRIL 2004 / BAR REPORTER Cut your research down to size. Introducing new, streamlined Pennsylvania Practice Area Menus. Now your research will be faster and more focused with our streamlined Pennsylvania Practice Area Menus. They provide just the content relevant to your practice area. Experience the power of streamlined research with the streamlined new Pennsylvania practice area menus on the LexisNexis™ focused Total Research System. 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