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March 2004 The Monthly Newspaper of the Philadelphia Bar Association Vol. 33, No. 3 Proposed Tax on Legal Services Opposed

Chancellor Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua has told the House Majority Policy Comm- ittee in Harrisburg that the Association opposes any effort to create a sales tax of any kind on legal services. In written testimony, Bevilacqua tagged the proposed tax a “misery tax” and said it would fall most heavily on consumers and small businesses. The Chancellor said such a tax would also impose “an unfair burden on the justice system.” His complete testimony follows: On behalf of the Philadelphia Bar Association and its 13,000 members, thank you for allowing me the opportu- Photo by Daniel A. Cirucci Chancellor Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua visits with CBS 3 Eyewitness News anchors Larry Mendte (left) and Alycia Lane at the station’s Old nity to submit this written testimony to City studio. Bevilacqua was there for a taping of “Eyewitness Newsmakers” with anchor Marc Howard. the House Majority Policy Committee regarding the expansion of the Commonwealth’s sales tax, in particular, CBS 3 Anchors to Address YLD how it relates to all professional services. The Philadelphia Bar Association oppos- by Jeff Lyons Glimpse From the Television Media.” day anchor and investigative reporter es any legislation to impose a sales tax Mendte, a “hometown guy” whose at Chicago’s WBBM-TV. While at on legal services. Larry Mendte and Alycia Lane, first job in the news business was de- WBBM, Mendte earned a record 27 Legal services sales tax anchors of CBS 3 Eyewitness News at livering the Evening Bulletin as a boy, Emmy Awards and was twice named is not sound tax policy 6 and 11 p.m., will be the guest spea- takes special pleasure in the fact that, “Best Reporter” in Illinois by the As- Although the Philadelphia Bar Ass- kers at the Young Lawyers Division as an adult, he is still delivering the sociated Press. Prior to WBBM, Men- ociation is keenly aware of the budget Annual Meeting on Monday, March evening news in Philadelphia. Mend- dte was a main anchor for KFMB-TV crisis facing our Commonwealth and the 8. Kim R. Jessum, chair of the YLD, te has earned 16 regional Emmy Aw- in San Diego and a weekend anchor need to reform our current property tax will also address the meeting, outlin- ards since returning to the Delaware at WABC-TV in New York. continued on page 10 ing her plans for 2004. Valley, three of which were in the Raised in Lansdowne, Delaware The YLD will also present three “Best Anchor” category. County, Mendte graduated from awards: the F. Sean Peretta Service Before joining CBS 3 in July 2003, Monsignor Bonner High School and Award, the Craig M. Perry Commun- Mendte was evening news anchor for West Chester University where he re- Web ity Service Award and the YLD Vision WCAU-TV, the NBC station in Phila- ceived his Bachelor of Arts degree in √ Award. The event begins at noon at delphia. He returned to Philadelphia Communications. Mendte and his The Westin Philadelphia, 99 S. 17th St. in 1997 to anchor at NBC10. Previ- wife, Fox 29 anchor Dawn Stensland, check Tickets are $35 and can be ordered ously, he co-hosted “Access Holly- live in Philadelphia with his son and To purchase tickets online for online at www.philadelphiabar.org wood,” the daily half-hour entertain- daughter. the April Quarterly Meeting or Mendte and Lane will discuss ment news magazine produced by Lane joined CBS 3 in September YLD Annual Meeting, visit “Celebrity Showtrials: An Inside NBC in Los Angeles, and was week- continued on page 13 www.philadelphiabar.org.

KNIPES-COHEN COURT REPORTING 215-928-9300 COURT REPORTING • VIDEOGRAPHY • VIDEOCONFERENCEING 400 Market Street, 11th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106, Phone: 800-544-9800 • 215-928-9300 • Fax: 215-627-0555 PHILADELPHIA 2 MARCH 2004 / BAR REPORTER Show Support Through Worthwhile Causes by Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua Cancer. Diabetes. Severely ill chil- FRONTLINE There are many reasons for us to become involved: it’s the right thing to dren. do; we can make a real difference in the lives of others; and we can These very words seem to prompt instant anxiety if not outright fear and offer hope and encouragement when it is desperately needed. dread. All of us have been touched in one way or another by these types of dis- similar fund-raisers, this pioneering inflicts is deep and real. The hurt that eases and misfortunes. In fact, in 2000 event remains very popular and has family members, friends, colleagues the National Cancer Institute estimated raised hundreds of thousands of dol- and neighbors feel demands our per- that there were 10 million Americans lars over the years. Since it marks a sonal involvement. with a history of cancer. Some were milestone anniversary, this year’s There are many reasons for us to cancer-free while others still showed Run/Walk will be very special. become involved: it’s the right thing to evidence of the disease and were Philadelphia lawyers have participated Also, for several years now we have do; we can make a real difference in undergoing treatment. These are peo- in this event (many local law firms, also been supporting Variety Club’s the lives of others; and we can offer ple that we know – our colleagues, including my firm, Saul Ewing LLP, annual Old Newsboys’ Day with indi- hope and encouragement when it is friends, neighbors, family members, or annually field teams) it is the first time vidual law firms and legal departments desperately needed. ourselves. that we will sponsor an official competing to maximize their participa- But I think Ralph Waldo Emerson Our Philadelphia legal community Philadelphia Bar Association team. tion in this fund-raising effort that gave one of the best reasons to become has been hit hard by cancer. Every one Furthermore, all of the individual law supports services to special-needs chil- involved when he said that “It is one of of us can name someone who is bat- firm teams entered will be part of the dren throughout the Delaware Valley. the most beautiful compensations of tling cancer or who may have been Philadelphia Bar Association effort. When you buy the “Happiness Edition” life, that no person can sincerely try to lost to this terrible disease. Increasingly You will be given the opportunity to of The Philadelphia Inquirer from one of help another without helping himself.” though, we can also cite active, loving, sign up for the Bike-a-Thon just as we our lawyers, you are contributing to Do it for others. Then, be strength- healthy cancer survivors in our midst. invite you to participate in so many this cause. ened by your own good deeds and Along with everyone else who battles other worthwhile endeavors that help And of course we continue to lend a renew your resolve to continue to help. disease and adversity these people give our colleagues and friends. Such activi- hand to efforts that help lawyers grap- us hope and strength. ties are hardly innovations for the pling with addiction and other prob- Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua, a partner at Saul Ewing LLP, is Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association. His e- On July 11, the Philadelphia Bar Philadelphia Bar Association. lems through the statewide Lawyers mail address is [email protected]. Association will field a team in the This year on May 16 we will spon- Concerned for Lawyers and our own

American Cancer Society Bike-a-Thon sor the 25th Anniversary Philadelphia Lawyers and Judges Assistance PHILADELPHIA pedaling its way from here to Atlantic Bar Association 5K Run/Walk benefit- Committee. This year we are making a City. The event’s goal this year is to ing the American Diabetes Association special effort to increase our assistance raise $1 million for the Cancer Society. and the Support Center for Child in this area. While this is hardly the first year that Advocates. Having charted the way for Illness is personal. The pain that it Editor-in-Chief Molly Peckman, Esq.

Associate Editor Nominees Sought for Scalia Award Sunah Park, Esq. Contributing Editor by Jeff Lyons the lawyer or as well as a true spirit of cordiality, Richard Max Bockol, Esq. judge who has, good humor and respect for others. Advisory Editors Nominations are now being accept- through his or “The award is meant to honor a dis- Bruce H. Bikin, Esq. ed for the Association’s inaugural her life and work, tinguished member of our profession Merih O. Erhan, Esq. Justice Antonin Scalia Award for exhibited the whose personal and professional val- Marc W. Reuben, Esq. Professional Excellence. The award will high ideals and ues, demeanor and accomplishments Director of Publications and New Media be presented by Justice Scalia at the commitment to speak to all these qualities, and whose Mark A. Tarasiewicz Association’s April 29 Quarterly professionalism life of service adds a noteworthy mea- Managing Editor Meeting and Luncheon. exemplified by sure of pride, honor and dignity to the Jeff Lyons The Justice Antonin Scalia Award for U.S. Supreme Justice Antonin Scalia law and the justice system,” said Chan- Professional Excellence is presented to Court Associate cellor Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua. Copy Editor Kate Maxwell Justice Antonin Scalia. The deadline for nominations is Fri- The award recognizes a lifelong day, March 26. Nominations should Associate Executive Director for Communications and Public Affairs record of professional accomplishment, state a candidate’s worthiness for the Daniel A. Cirucci Clarification scholarship, reverence for the law and award in 500 words or less and include An article in the February learning, and a yearning for mental all relevant supporting materials. Nom- Executive Director Kenneth Shear 2004 edition of the Philadelphia engagement and productive discourse, continued on page 4 Bar Reporter (“Insight, Hope From The Philadelphia Bar Reporter (ISSN 1098-5352) is published monthly and available by subscription for Breast Cancer Survivors”) unin- $45 per year by the Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 tentionally omitted part of a Market St., 11th fl., Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2911. Tell Us What You Think! Periodicals postage paid at Philadelphia, Pa. POST- quote from Lynn A. Marks, in MASTER: Send address changes to Philadelphia Bar The Philadelphia Bar Reporter welcomes letters to the editors for publication. which Marks explains that, upon Reporter, c/o Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Letters should be typed. There is no word limit, but editors reserve the right to Market St., 11 fl., Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2911. discovering a lump in her breast, Telephone: (215) 238-6300. Association Web site: condense for clarity, style and space considerations. Letters must be signed to www.philadelphiabar.org. Newspaper e-mail address: she immediately sought medical verify authorship, but names will be withheld upon request. Letters may be [email protected]. The editorial and other views attention at the doctor’s office expressed in the Philadelphia Bar Reporter are not nec- mailed, faxed or e-mailed to: Jeff Lyons, Managing Editor, Philadelphia Bar Reporter, essarily those of the Association, its officers, or its the next morning. The Bar Reporter members. Advertising rates and information are avail- Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Market St., 11th floor, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107- regrets the error. able from Media Two, 22 W. Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 2911. Phone: (215) 238-6345. Fax: (215) 238-1267. E-mail: [email protected]. 305, Towson, Md., 21204. Telephone: (410) 828-0120.

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PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / MARCH 2004 3 State Civil Committee Experts Explain Workings of High-Tech Courtroom by Kathleen D. Wilkinson gist for the Court of Common Pleas, provided an informative demonstra- The First Judicial District has com- tion and discussed the procedures for bined historic architecture and lead- requesting use of the courtroom for ing-edge technology to create a court- trial. room worthy of 21st century proceed- Richard K. Herrmann, a partner ings. The State Civil Committee met in with Blank Rome LLP and a frequent City Hall Courtroom 625 on Feb. 4 and lecturer on courtroom technology, dis- got a first-hand look at the capabilities cussed the technology of the future. of this “high-tech” courtroom. Using an example of an actual case Philadelphia Common Pleas Court involving a head injury, Herrmann Administrative Judge James J. took the audience on a journey Fitzgerald III said the courtroom has through the possibilities of using virtu- been in use since last June. al reality, holograms, and immersion of “The first trial in this room was esti- a juror into a three-dimensional envi- mated to take seven days, but thanks ronment that allow them to visually to the technology involved, it lasted experience the case facts in a digitally just four,” he recalled. recreated scene. These types of tech- Photo by Jeff Lyons Integrated into the courtroom is a Common Pleas Court Technologist Daniel Bupp (from left), Animation Technologies Account nologies are prevalent in computer network of cables connecting comput- Director Lee Diamondstein, State Civil Committee Co-Chair Kathleen D. Wilkinson and games, amusement parks and the ers, digital recording equipment, voice- Blank Rome LLP partner Richard K. Herrmann gather before the Feb. 3 program. entertainment field. activated cameras, plasma screen mon- Lee Diamondstein, an account ble value to attorneys, litigants, the and Civil Division Supervising Judge itors and computer monitors. With director with Animation Technologies, court, and the process, Judge Fitzgerald William J. Manfredi also spoke to added efficiencies through technology, was the final speaker and showed said. Common Pleas Court President Committee members. the courtroom truly provides a tangi- examples of animation and other tech- Judge Frederica A. Massiah-Jackson Daniel Bupp, courtroom technolo- continued on page 14

SCALIA AWARD the event, which will be held in the private practice in 1967 to become a Stanford University (1980-1981). Grand Ballroom of the Park Hyatt Phil- Professor of Law at the University of Justice Scalia was appointed to the continued from page 3 adelphia at the Bellevue, Broad and Virginia from 1967 to 1971. U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Wash- inations should be mailed to Justice Walnut streets. Tickets are $50 and can In 1971, Justice Scalia left Virginia to ington, D.C. by President Ronald Rea- Antonin Scalia Award for Professional be ordered at www.philadelphiabar.org. serve in a variety of federal govern- gan in 1982. When Chief Justice Warren Excellence, c/o Elaine Lippe, Philadel- Justice Scalia, a Trenton, N.J. native, ment posts: general counsel, Office of Burger announced his retirement in phia Bar Association, 1101 Market St., is a graduate of Georgetown University Telecommunications Policy, Executive 1986, President Reagan quickly named 11th floor, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107. Jos- (summa cum laude in 1957) and the Office of the President (1971 to 1972); Justice William Rehnquist as Burger’s eph V. Del Raso and William M. Jan- University of Fribourg in Switzerland. chairman, Administrative Conference successor and appointed Justice Scalia ssen are co-chairs of the Scalia Award He received his L.L.B. from Harvard of the United States (1972 to 1974); and to succeed Rehnquist. Confirmed Committee. Law School and was a Sheldon Fellow assistant attorney general, Office of Le- unanimously by the Senate, Justice For a limited time, tickets for the of Harvard University from 1960 to gal Counsel, U.S. Department of Justice Scalia became the first Italian- April Quarterly Meeting and Luncheon 1961. He served as an editor of the (1974 to 1977). Justice Scalia returned to American to sit on the Supreme Court will be available only to Bar Associa- Harvard Law Review. teaching in 1977 as professor of law at on Sept. 26, 1986. tion members and their guests. A more Justice Scalia was in private practice the University of Chicago, leaving for a Justice Scalia is married and has general sale will be available later for in Cleveland from 1961 to 1967. He left year to serve as a visiting professor at nine children.

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

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PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / MARCH 2004 5 PHILADELPHIA 6 MARCH 2004 / BAR REPORTER Public Interest Section First Higginbotham Save the Date for Hamilton Ball Fellowship Awarded to Center for Civil Rights by Lawrence S. Felzer How to help The Public Interest Section’s first To contribute to the Higginbotham Higginbotham Summer Fellowship for Fellowship, please send your tax- a summer law student has been award- deductible donation to Philadelphia Bar ed to The Center for Lesbian and Gay Foundation, 1101 Market St., 11th Civil Rights. The $4,000 fellowship is to Floor, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107. Please be awarded annually in memory of the write “Higginbotham Fellowship” in the late Judge A. Leon Higginbotham Jr. memo section of your check Photo by Maureen Mingey and the Section raised the funds neces- Andrew Hamilton Ball Chairs (from left) Alec and Marnie Kerr, Alexander B. Giacobetti sary to establish the fellowship. and Teri Italiano meet at the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue on Feb. 13 to dents (awarded the fellowship) will Judge Higginbotham was a person begin planning the Nov. 13 event. “committed to equal justice on and off hopefully do work to continue his the bench” commented Joseph A. legacy.” Planning has already begun for evening of great food, music and Sullivan, co-chair of the Delivery of Funds were raised for the the Philadelphia Bar Foundation’s dancing. Legal Services Committee. The Higginbotham Summer Fellowship Andrew Hamilton Ball. This year’s The Hamilton Ball is the social Philadelphia Bar Association and Public program through the annual Public event will be held on Saturday, Nov. occasion of the Philadelphia legal Interest Section already honors Judge Interest Section reception. The former 13, returning to the splendor and community. In addition to being a Higginbotham’s memory by holding an annual section dinner was shifted to an elegance of the Park Hyatt Philadel- great evening of fun and friends, it annual Higginbotham Memorial annual cocktail reception two years phia at the Bellevue. is the major fund-raising event for Lecture at the second quarterly Bar ago. Part of the price of admission to This year’s Ball chairs are Alexan- the Philadelphia Bar Foundation’s Association luncheon each year. the cocktail reception goes toward der B. Giacobetti, Teri Italiano, and efforts to provide direct funding to “The (Higginbotham) Summer funding the fellowship. The Public Alec and Marnie Kerr. local legal services providers. Please Fellowship is a natural extension” of Interest Section “wanted to raise funds The chairs recently gathered at mark the date on your calendars – the annual lecture, Sullivan said. The in a manner that did not compete with the Bellevue to begin plans for an more information will follow soon. goal of establishing the Higginbotham the ongoing fundraising efforts of, and Summer Fellowship program is to funding sources for, Philadelphia’s pub- extend Bar Association recognition of lic interest law centers,” said Sullivan. Judge Higginbotham. The first Higginbotham Summer Marsha Levick, former chair of the Fellowship was awarded in the amount Public Interest Section, said the fellow- of $4,000, which is comparable to other ship is another way to “reflect and summer law student fellowships and carry on his values...the issues public stipends in public interest law. interest agencies do are issues he was All public interest agencies that committed to and this was a fitting way deliver direct or impact legal services to honor his life and legacy. Law stu- continued on page 14

International Law Reception Photo by Carrie O’Connor International Law Committee member Joanne M. Fungaroli (left) meets with Ivy Tan, a University of Pennsylvania Law School L.L.M. student from Singapore, at the Committee’s Feb. 10 reception for International L.L.M. students at the offices of Pepper Hamilton LLP.

PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / MARCH 2004 7 Give, Have Fun at YLD Spring Gala April 17 by Kim R. Jessum members and their guests and $115 for locks.com. nonmembers. For more information, If you prefer to help grade school Now that I have been involved with please visit www.philadelphiabar.org. students, this spring, you can volunteer the Young Lawyers Division, as well as YLD UPDATE Another way to volunteer is to to be a judge of the Michael K. Smith several other organizations, for more spend a few hours providing legal Oratorical Contest. Students prepare than four years, my friends are not advice for LegalLine P.M. or Law Fair. and deliver five-minute speeches, simi- surprised when I call to ask them to LegalLine P.M. is a service where vol- lar to appellate arguments, advocating volunteer for an upcoming event. unteer attorneys give free legal advice a position on a topical law-related Although I am asking them to take over the telephone and, upon request, issue. This year’s issue will involve away time from their friends and fami- make referrals to attorneys who partic- Brown v. Board of Education. For more in- ly or work (for those who work too ipate in the Bar Association’s Lawyer formation on the contest, contact many hours), I know that if they vol- Referral and Information Service. The Nicole Gerson, [email protected], unteer, they will be so happy that they program is conducted on the third or Eileen P. Huff, [email protected]. have contributed even a small amount Wednesday of each month, from 5 to 8 If you want to involve the family, of their free time to the community. vices, addresses unmet legal needs and p.m., at the headquarters of the the YLD offers community outreach A simple way to contribute to the provides education on matters in the Philadelphia Bar Association. For more programs typically held on weekends. community is to donate money. What public interest. Since 1964, the information on LegalLine P.M., contact The YLD Community Outreach Comm- better way to contribute to the com- Foundation has awarded millions of Harper J. Dimmerman, harper@harper- ittee plans, coordinates and carries out munity and not sacrifice spending time dollars in grants to law-related pro- lawgroup.com, Scott A. Mayer, volunteer service projects for charitable with friends or significant others than grams in the Philadelphia area that [email protected], or Damon K. organizations in the Philadelphia area. to attend the YLD Spring Gala on assist the indigent, elderly and dis- Roberts, For information on upcoming events, Saturday, April 17 at the Loews abled, as well as abused women and [email protected]. contact Regina M. Foley, [email protected] Philadelphia Hotel, 1200 Market St. children. Law Fair, held during Law Week com, Michael B. Hayes or Kimberly K. This black-tie-optional event will ben- The co-chairs of the Spring Gala each year, allows volunteer lawyers to Heuer, [email protected]. efit the Philadelphia Bar Foundation, Committee, Fran Fattah and Kimberly provide free legal advice and informa- The YLD offers many opportunities the charitable arm of the Philadelphia Y. Chainey, have been planning the tion to shoppers at the Gallery at Mar- to volunteer. With all the various pro- Bar Association. event since last fall and promise that ket East on Market Street. The Law Fair grams the YLD offers, there is sure to The Philadelphia Bar Foundation everyone in attendance will have a will be held on Wednesday, May 5 dur- be one to fit your schedule. promotes access to justice for all peo- great time. With a “Carnivale” theme, ing lunchtime. For more information ple in the community, particularly attendees will be treated to a spectacu- about Law Fair, contact Michael B. Hayes at [email protected] or Nat- Kim R. Jessum, an associate at Morgan, Lewis & those struggling with poverty, abuse lar night of cocktails, dinner and danc- Bockius, LLP, is chair of the Young Lawyers Division. She and discrimination. The Foundation ing. There will also be a silent auction alie Klyashtorny at nataliek@greitzer- can be reached at [email protected]. provides grants and technical assis- with many first-rate items available. tance in support of quality legal ser- The price of this event is $85 for YLD

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PHILADELPHIA 8 MARCH 2004 / BAR REPORTER Chancellor Honored By Justinians Chancellor Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua accepts a ceremonial bowl from Justinian Society Chancellor Denise C. Gentile and Justinian Vice Chancellor Rudolph Garcia at a luncheon in Bevilacqua’s honor on Feb. 24 at The Union League of Philadelphia. “Of all the honors that I can imagine, I can’t think of any more meaningful than this. There really is no higher accolade for me than being honored by The Justinian Society,” Bevilacqua said. Photo by Jeff Lyons

Solo and Small Firm Committee There’s Much to Consider Before Going Into Practice for Yourself

by Jeff Lyons you have is in writing and come up with some kind of prenuptial agreement,” he Sole practitioners are much more than urged. lawyers. They’re technology experts, Goldner said another issue that will human resources departments, landlords, need attention as soon as you decide to go tenants, marketing experts and dozens of out on your own is where to practice. “Will other things. Harold M. Goldner, a small you share office space with a friend? Will firm practitioner for more than 20 years, you look for an office in the newspaper or and sole practitioner for the last five years, will you use a Realtor? Think about where says that there are all kinds of things for a your client base is,” he said. lawyer to consider when going into prac- Attorneys also need to know what’s tice for him or herself. included in their monthly rent payments, “You have to decide if your new office should they decide to lease, Goldner said. will be a sole proprietorship, a professional “Will the copier, phone, fax and Westlaw all corporation, a limited liability corporation be included in your rent or will you have or limited liability partnership,” Goldner to pay extra?” told members of the Association’s Solo and Goldner says he doesn’t like the idea of Small Firm Committee at their Feb. 10 working out of the house. “You need the

Photo by Jeff Lyons meeting. stimulus to get out of the house and go Harold M. Goldner has worked as either a sole or small firm practitioner for the last 25 “Make sure any partnership agreement years. He spoke to the Solo and Small Firm Committee on Feb. 10. continued on page 18

GINSBURG ities under federal law,” said Wilkinson. skills are. Kathleen and I, and our Robin Nilon, Temple University Beasley “Those of us who teach legal analy- group of nine distinguished competi- School of Law; Professor Kermit Roose- continued from page 8 sis and writing - whether in a first-year tion judges, look forward to this year’s velt, University of Pennsylvania School when the first award was presented to course or in an upper-level seminar - submissions,” she said. of Law; Thomas G. Wilkinson, partner Kimberly Bartman, a recent graduate of are thrilled that Justice Ginsburg and Judges for this year’s competition at Cozen O’Connor; and Nancy Wink- Temple University Beasley School of the Bar Association have chosen to rec- are Professor Doretta Massardo McGin- elman, partner at Schnader Harrison Law. It was a thrilling experience for ognize the importance of this field in nis, Widener University School of Law; Segal & Lewis LLP. Kim, as well as the entire bar. such a significant way,” said Edelman. Judge Anita B. Brody, U.S. District Court Submissions must be postmarked Maintaining the tradition of joining “The Philadelphia-area law schools for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; by no later than 12 a.m., April 30, 2004. with the law schools in recognizing work very hard to help students to Judge Abraham Gafni, formerly of the For a complete list of rules and regula- excellence in legal writing is a worthy master these crucial skills, and the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas; tions for the Judge Ruth Bader Gins- goal. I am pleased to again work with public recognition of both faculty and Professor Elizabeth Hillman, Rutgers burg Pursuit of Justice Legal Writing the Chancellor in receiving excellent student efforts by the Bar Association University School of Law (Camden); Competition, call Diane Edelman at writing submissions on any topic relat- has and will continue to impress upon Professor Catherine Lanctot, Villanova (610) 519-7047 or Kathleen D. Wilkin- ed to rights, privileges and responsibil- students just how important these University School of Law; Professor son at (215) 627-6900.

PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / MARCH 2004 9 Judge Helps TER Transform Into Brandeis Law Society by Molly Peckman ter of TER after her friend’s death and the 250-member organization - the tion and community service.” carried through on Agins’ plans to Louis D. Brandeis Law Society. In Dec- The executive committee decided to Some organizations don’t survive refocus the organization. These plans ember, the executive committee of the name the organization after Louis D. the death of their leader. Especially began in 1999, when, under the leader- Philadelphia Chapter of TER decided to Brandeis, the first Jewish U.S. Supreme when the leader is as charismatic and ship of Agins and former local TER separate from the national organiza- Court justice, because it wanted some- highly regarded as Stuart J. Agins. But chapter Chancellors Benjamin Levy tion because they felt the agendas had thing that was identifiably Jewish. In when Agins died last year after a and Sayde J. Ladov, the chapter’s exec- significantly diverged. addition to the name, the organizat- courageous battle with cancer, what utive committee held a retreat to reflect Although the name has changed, ion’s dues structure now includes re- was then known as the Philadelphia on their organization. Levy, who died the Brandeis Law Society’s mission duced fees for members in public ser- Chapter of Tau Epsilon Rho Law in 2001, also did not live to see the remains the same, “To promote the vice or in practice less than three years. Society experienced a rebirth. results of those efforts. personal and professional interest of “For years, we at the local level Philadelphia Court of Common Those results include new programs, our members of the bench and Bar and debated whether what we wanted to Pleas Judge Anne E. Lazarus assumed a new logo, a new dues structure, plans to provide opportunities for leadership do was feasible, desirable or appropri- the job of chancellor of the local chap- for a new Web site and a new name for development, social interaction, educa- continued on page 12

Business Section Annual Reception

Members of the Business Law Section gath- ered at the Pyramid Club on Jan. 29 for their annual reception. Pictured from left are Vincent F. Garrity, recipient of the Dennis H. Replansky Memorial Award; Alice P.L. Schwartz, recipient of the Special Award for Service; Michael D. Ecker, Committee Chair of the Year; Mitchell L. Bach, Section chair; Merritt A. Cole, immediate-past Section chair; and Eric C. Milby, Committee of the Year repre- sentative. Photo by Jeff Lyons

TAX exemptions on the purchase of food be a more regressive form of a tax Legal services tax could impinge and clothing. Many people who seek since the lower and middle classes are continued from page 1 upon the attorney-client relationship legal assistance do so out of necessity. in many instances unable to afford an One of the more sacrosanct rela- For example, a spouse seeking child additional expense. With respect to tionships in our society is the relation- structure, a tax on legal services is not support; an injured worker seeking businesses, many of the corporations ship between an attorney and his or sound tax policy for maximizing rev- compensation; a person trying to pro- serviced by lawyers are small business- her client. All communications bet- enues. A sales tax on legal services tect his or her family through the draf- es that cannot afford the additional ween a lawyer and his or her client are would unfairly tax persons when they ting of a will. By far the most egregious burden of a sales tax on professional subject to strict confidentiality rules. are taking precautionary steps in man- would be a person forced to defend his services. In a small business, the small The need for this confidentiality has aging their affairs. The imposition of a or her legal rights in a criminal pro- businessperson must be cognizant of long been supported through case law sales tax may deter responsible people ceeding. In none of these cases is a every dollar spent in order to grow as and other statutory changes. A sales from retaining lawyers at the outset, person seeking legal services for dis- a company and to supplement the ov- tax on the legal services will create the resulting in more costly legal problems cretionary purposes or for the mere erall economic development of a reg- need for the lawyer to create a sales tax and greater burdens on our judicial fact that they want to hire an attorney. ion. An additional expense may imp- account within the Department of Rev- system. Consumers and small business ede many small businesses from grow- enue thereby creating a need for the A sales tax on legal services has will be impacted ing or even beginning in the Comm- Department to review the account on a often been called a “misery tax.” It is a A sales tax on legal services will onwealth. periodic basis. Typically, these accounts tax on necessary expenses and not on impact consumers and small business- Many legal transactions are audited by the Department to discretionary expenses. The Common- es. A sales tax must be paid by the per- are already taxed assure that all sales tax revenue is col- wealth has recognized the need to av- son who is purchasing the item or in Many of the legal transactions that lected. To adequately perform its over- oid taxing necessary items through the this case the service. Sales taxes tend to occur are already taxed in some other sight function the Department may be form. An additional sales tax on the forced to review billings and other services performed would result in documentation that will detail a double taxation. For example, during a client’s case or subject matter. Such an Fiction, Poetry Sought For Phila. Lawyer real estate settlement, the purchaser audit would violate the lawyer/client The award-winning Philadelphia The Editorial Board of the maga- and the buyer already pay a transfer privilege that has been ardently Lawyer quarterly magazine is seeking zine meets monthly and carefully tax fee, an additional tax for services defended during our judicial history. your fiction stories and poetry for reviews each submission to deter- will only escalate the costs of buying In conclusion, the Philadelphia Bar upcoming editions of the magazine. mine whether it should be pub- or selling real estate. Also, a decedent’s Association opposes expanding a sales Submit your writing by e-mail to lished. As always, we do not pay estate is taxed during the estate admin- tax to professional services for the rea- [email protected]. Poem or authors for their articles. For more istration. The addition of a sales tax sons set forth above. The imposition of story length should not exceed 1,500 information, contact Kate Maxwell, would only lessen the decedent’s beq- the sales tax would be an unfair bur- words. Only material not previously managing editor of The Philadelphia uest that his or her estate has passed den on the justice system. Thank you published will be accepted. Lawyer, at (215) 238-6339. on in accordance with the instructions for taking the time to consider these in an estate document. comments.

PHILADELPHIA 10 MARCH 2004 / BAR REPORTER Charity Run to Mark 25th Anniversary

Runners break from the starting line of the 2003 Charity Run. More than 600 runners and walkers participated last year, raising more than $70,000 for the Support Center for Child Advocates and the American Diabetes Association. The directors of the 2004 event are (below, from left) Michael J. Berkowitz, Eric S. Marzluf, Manny D. Pokotilow and Thomas A. Bell. by Manny D. Pokotilow Volunteers needed The Philadelphia Bar To volunteer for the 25th annual Association’s Charity Run has Philadelphia Bar Association been in operation longer than Charity Run, contact Eric S. many attorneys have been Marzluf at (215) 567-2010 or e- practicing law. The 25th annu- mail [email protected] al run, which supports the Support Center for Child and run in the race. Seymour Advocates and the American Kurland was the first to com- Diabetes Association, will take pete in 1987. Since then, for- place Sunday, May 18. mer Chancellors Peter Hearn, For the third year in a row, Abraham C. Reich and Ed- the run will consist of a 5k ward F. Chacker have compet- run (3.1 miles) and will also ed regularly in the race. include walkers. Both the race There is one runner who and walk begin at 8:30 a.m. has been a part of every race on West River Drive adjacent Photos by Jeff Lyons since 1980. Jeffrey Kall, a tea- the Philadelphia Museum of thought they could run. By meters. Maree attended phia Court of Common Pleas cher at Moffet Elementary Art. Last year’s event raised 2001, the number of 2-mile Villanova University and set have run the race, as have School, has promised to run more than $70,000 and the runners had increased sub- the world record in the 1,500 U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge in the 25th anniversary edi- event has now raised more stantially and the number of in 1983. Diane W. Sigmund and Union tion of the event. He complet- than $1 million since it started 10k runners had reduced dra- The first race, held on June and Snyder County Common ed each of the first 22 10k for the two charities. matically. In addition, the 22, 1980, attracted world-class Pleas Court Judge Wayne races and the two 5k races. The first race was to be run times to complete the race by marathoner Herb Lorenz. The Bromfeld. If you have run this race, in June 1980 and was to be many of the 2-milers had Willingboro, N.J., resident Elwood (Woody) Levy was you have probably noticed called the Philadelphia Bar increased to a point where competed at the masters level a well-known Philadelphia that there are volunteers that Association 10k. But the plan- many of the slowest 2-mile for runners over the age of 40 trial lawyer who began to run help you from the time you ning committee had just runners were finishing later and won the first race in 32 at the age of 71 in 1984. He get to the site of the race. In $1,500 from the Bar than the winning 10k runners minutes, 38 seconds. was given a routine to follow addition, water, nutritional Association as seed money for and it was almost impossible Other notable runners by the author for building up drinks and snacks are also the event and needed an to separate the two groups. In who have run the race were the distance to run the 10k provided at the end of the additional $1,500. The race 2002, walkers were invited for Norman Green, a world class race. He received a standing race at the picnic for the par- was planned to raise money the first time and the race was master who, in 1983, was 50 ovation at the awards cere- ticipants. for the Support Center for changed to a 5-kilometer years old and finished 7th mony when he was announ- This is the time to start Child Advocates. The event that could be run or overall in a remarkable time ced to be the first runner over training if you have never run Association’s Sports and walked. of 32:35. 70 in 1985. in the event. The race is just 5 Recreation Committee joined Hundreds of people take During the early years of What has made the race kilometers (3.1 miles) and just forces with the American part in the race every year. the event, former mayor and very special is the support about anyone can do it if they Diabetes Association, which Secretaries, paralegals, legal current Gov. Edward G. Ren- that the race has been provid- start jogging easily at least also had just $1,500 of seed support staff and lawyers par- dell often started the race ed by the legal community of one month before the race. money. The inaugural 1980 ticipate in an event that has and/or gave awards to the Philadelphia. In addition to Even if you can’t run the race was called the Bar- been nationally recognized as winners. The race has also the support by the Bar Assoc- entire race, there are many Diabetes 10k, a name it held one of the best races in the drawn many members of the iation, there has been sub- people who will be out there until 1986. United States. The event has judiciary. In 1985, Judge Ed- stantial support from the walking with you. It’s a great In 1991, a 2-mile race was also had its share of well- ward J. Bradley, former presi- firms who have participated opportunity to meet others in added when it became appar- known participants. dent judge of the Court of in the event, both as legal the legal community as well ent that there were many The 1994 race was won by Common Pleas, finished in a sponsors and as legal team as benefiting a good cause. runners in the Bar Association international track star Sidney time of 47:47 at age 57. Judges participants. Manny D. Pokotilow, a partner at Caesar, that wanted to participate but Maree, the one-time holder of Alex Bonavitacola and Steph- Many Bar Association Rivise, Bernstein, Cohen & Pokotilow, Ltd., 6.2 miles was more than they the world record in the 1,500 en E. Levin of the Philadel- Chancellors have volunteered is co-chair of the Charity Run Committee.

PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / MARCH 2004 11 Women in the Profession Committee Panel: Lawyers, Media Can Work Together by Jeff Lyons these kinds of relationships ahead of time because you will need them even- You’re in a high-profile trial and tually,” she said. you walk out of court into a wall of When pitching a story to a news cameras, microphones and notepads. organization, Chernekoff says to call What’s the worst possible thing you the assignment desk and ask for the can say to the media about your case? assignment editor. “You need to tell the

“Never say ‘no comment,’” advises assignment editor what the story is Photo by Jeff Lyons former Fox 29 “Ten O’Clock News” and and why they should care. If you have Moderator Gina Furia Rubel (from left) is joined by Committee Co-Chair Sayde J. Ladov, CNN anchor Jill Chernekoff. “It sounds pictures and compelling information, Tracy Blitz Newman, Jill Chernekoff and Larry Rulison at the Women in the Profession like you’re hiding something from the you’ll be on the evening news,” she Committee’s Feb. 19 meeting. reporter or the viewer. You should spin said. “Think of it as show and tell. This sure your message is in plain English public affairs television shows and the question you don’t want answered is a pictures business.” that everyone can understand.” more. Don’t ever say no to a reporter. into something like, ‘I think the real Another way to boost your quest And there is no such thing as com- The exposure is priceless.” issue here is this…’ ’’ for coverage, Chernekoff said, is to tell ments being “off the record,” Chern- Committee Co-Chair Sayde J. Ladov Chernekoff joined Tracy Blitz assignment editors that all the other ekoff said. “Don’t let the words come has appeared on a number of televi- Newman, associate publisher and edi- news stations will be there. out of your mouth if you don’t want sion programs and has found it to be tor-in-chief of The Legal Intelligencer, and Newman said that if a story has the information out in the atmosph- worthwhile. “TV appearances are a Larry Rulison, a reporter for the already been on the news, it won’t be ere,” she said. “Reporters keep their very effective marketing tool for you Philadelphia Business Journal, on a panel in The Legal. “Unless there’s a really jobs because they break meaty stories.” and your firm. Everyone who watches before members of the Women in the good second-day angle, we won’t write Rubel said another good way to get is a potential client,” she said. Profession Committee on Feb. 19. Pub- about it,” she explained. “A second-day your name out to the public is by writ- Rulison said lawyers should never lic relations consultant and attorney story is a way to go around the com- ing a letter to the editor of a newspa- ask to see a story before it is published. Gina Furia Rubel was the moderator. petition with a new angle on a story.” per. “It’s free space for your message,” “It doesn’t work that way,” he said All three panelists said the best way Another way to get coverage, Cher- she said. “Once a reporter has a story, it to get news coverage is to contact the nekoff suggested, is to take a national “There are millions of outlets to get belongs to us,” said Newman. “You media outlet directly, explaining the verdict and see how it affects people in your message out there,” said Chern- have no control as to how it comes story and why this particular story is of Philadelphia. “Television always looks ekoff. “You can use letters to the editor, out.” interest to readers, listeners and view- for the local angle,” she said. ers. When dealing with reporters, the Newman said TheLegal Intelligencer is panelists said it’s important to remem- a little different from general interest ber that they’re just trying to do their newspapers like the Inquirer and Daily jobs, often on a tight deadline. News. “We’re concerned about what “The reporter that’s calling you is on SLS Consulting, LLC impacts lawyers and the implications deadline and you need to respect that Sandra L. Seidel, Certified Consultant/Trainer for practicing attorneys. That’s the deadline,” Chernekoff said. “News is 415 Cedar Hill Road, Birdsboro, PA 19508 angle we’re going to look for in a current. If you’re not available for a story,” she explained. comment or information, the reporter Providing law firms with the tools, training and resources Chernekoff suggests getting to know will go elsewhere for help. The easier needed to make them more productive and efficient. a member of the media before you you make it for the reporter, the better. have news to break. “You need to build Spoon-feed the reporter and make We are Premier Partners, Certified Consultants and Trainers in: BRANDEIS Jewish holidays and kosher food will be available. continued from page 10 Those events include two hours of ate,” Judge Lazarus said. “Justice Bran- free and two hours of subsidized con- deis must have had similar issues be- tinuing legal education courses; an ev- PCLaw / PCLawPro cause he was quoted as saying, ‘Most of ening of cocktails and a musical (“The Law Office Time, Billing, Accounting, Calendaring, the things worth doing in the world Producers” on Feb. 7); Jewish Law Day Contact Management & Matter Manager have been declared impossible before in June; a program to meet our new they were done.’” Jewish appellate judges; and a day of “I think we have proved that what service in conjunction with the United we are doing is not only eminently fea- Way in honor of Agins, later this year. sible, but also desirable and well TER was founded more than 80 worthwhile. I am very excited to be, years ago in response to discriminatory along with our past and present lead- practices directed against Jewish law ership, part of this newly formed orga- students and lawyers. As for the nat- Amicus Attorney nization and I know that what we are ional organization, Judge Lazarus said, The Law Office on Computer doing embodies the spirit of Ben Levy “we wish them well” but noted that no Increase your productivity and peace of mind with the world’s and Stuart Agins,” Lazarus said. “I know other society, other than Brandeis, is leading/friendliest practice management software. that their spirits are smiling upon us.” based in Philadelphia and provides Although a Jewish law society, the education, community leadership and organization remains open to all law- social interaction for Jewish lawyers. For more information, call: 610-404-4192 or 1-800-498-3318 yers. Judge Lazarus wants to make sure, Visit our web site at www.slsconsulting.com Molly Peckman, director of associate development at however, that all members can partici- Pepper Hamilton LLP, is editor-in-chief of the SLS CONSULTING Email: [email protected] pate, so events will not be held on Philadelphia Bar Reporter.

PHILADELPHIA 12 MARCH 2004 / BAR REPORTER Judges Tout Cooperation, Relationship With Bar

Philadelphia Common Pleas Court the success and well-being of our jus- President Judge Frederica A. Massiah- tice system.” Jackson and Administrative Judge Ja- Judge Massiah-Jackson added, “We mes J. Fitzgerald III have both pledged welcome all suggestions and innova- to continue working with the Assoc- tive plans for improving the court sys- iation to pursue justice. tem and helping to better serve clients At the Association’s Board of Gov- and litigants.” ernors retreat in Atlantic City on Jan. Judge Fitzgerald said the court and 17, Judge Massiah-Jackson commended the Bar must “work together, as a team, the Association on its continuing dia- to provide all parties with a fair, effi- logue with the judiciary and said she cient and effective forum in which to Photo by Mark A. Tarasiewicz welcomed events such as the leader- pursue justice.” Chancellor Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua is joined by Philadelphia Common Pleas Court President ship retreat and the planned return of Judge Fitzgerald also took time to Judge Frederica A. Massiah-Jackson and Administrative Judge James J. Fitzgerald III at the the Bench-Bar Conference in tout the Commerce Court program. Board of Governors retreat in January. November. “I have a tremendous appreciation Now at the halfway mark of her for what the Commerce Court program Rendell gave the court high praise Court to the next level. I assure you five-year term as president judge, she has accomplished, not only for the when she said Commerce Court is the that Chancellor Bevilacqua, who has noted, “We have been working hard to court system and for the legal commu- jurisdiction of choice, even over the made expansion of Commerce Court cooperate closely with the Association nity, but for the city; and I have fully federal court system, for business liti- one of his main objectives, will have on areas of mutual interest. We realize supported it throughout my tenure as gation,” he said. my full cooperation as we explore var- that we have a joint responsibility for administrative judge. Judge Marjorie “It may be time to take Commerce ious options,” Judge Fitzgerald said.

YLD MEETING ack on the National Enquirer tabloid Master’s Degree in Broadcast Journ- ish Language and Literature, graduat- publisher American Media. alism from the Medill School of Journ- ing with honors. continued from page 1 Previously, Lane was a reporter for alism at Northwestern University in Lane is a member of the National 2003. Before coming to Philadelphia, WSVN in Miami, where she covered Evanston, Ill. She received her under- Association of Hispanic Journalists. A she had been weekend anchor and the Elian Gonzalez story. graduate degree from the State Univ- native of Long Island, N.Y., she lives in reporter for NBC affiliate WTVJ-TV in Lane was also an anchor/reporter ersity of New York at Albany in Span- Center City. Miami. She joined that station in Sept- for cable news station News 12 in New ember 2001, quickly distinguishing York, covering the shooting death of herself with her coverage of the impact Amadou Diallo by New York City pol- of Sept. 11 on the region, from the ice among other stories. As a result of hunt for suspected terrorists to her in- one of her investigative pieces there, depth reports on the backlash felt by she is credited with helping to free a Florida’s Muslim community. Her ma- wrongly accused man from prison. jor assignments there also included She began her career as a Wash- Hurricanes Michelle and Isadore and ington-based reporter for KSNT-TV in the investigation into the anthrax att- Topeka, Kan., while completing her FJD’s Wedding Extravaganza Photo by Jeff Lyons Philadelphia Municipal Court Judge Marsha H. Neifield officiates at one of 85 wed- ding ceremonies held during the First Judicial District’s 4th Annual Valentine Wedding Extravaganza at City Hall on Feb. 12. Among the other judges on hand to perform the ceremonies were Common Pleas Court President Judge Frederica A. Massiah- Jackson, Common Pleas Court Judges Denis P. Cohen, Barbara A. Joseph, Rose Marie DeFino-Nastasi, Myrna Field, Lori A. Dumas, Gwendolyn N. Bright, Holly Ford and Mark I. Bernstein and Philadelphia Municipal Court Judges Deborah S. Griffin and Frank T. Brady. Judge Joseph was the coordinator of the event.

PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / MARCH 2004 13 View From Other Side of the Bench Bar Becomes Wi-Fi Hot Spot The Philadelphia Bar Association headquarters on the 11th floor of 1101 Market St. is now a Wi-Fi hot spot. This means that members and other visitors to the Association’s meeting rooms and offices can now make a wireless connection to the Internet from their laptops and personal digital assistants (PDAs). Hot spots are frequently sought by professionals, students and business travelers and are becoming increasingly common at hotels, airports, coffee shops, bookstores and other venues. The hot spot is the newest Association service extended to members and guests. Next time you come to the Bar Association Photo by Jeff Lyons U.S. District Court Judges Timothy J. Savage (left) and Michael M. Baylson (right) meet with Federal Courts Committee Chair Rudolph offices for a meeting try your Garcia before the Committee’s Feb. 18 meeting. Judges Savage and Baylson, two of the newer judges in the Eastern District, gave wireless connection. Committee members their perspectives on life as judges. Anyone with a wireless net- work card in their laptop can use the Association’s wireless net- STATE CIVIL As a final example on how to use ings, motions for summary judgment work for Internet access. Access is animation, a sample was shown that and Markman hearings. continued from page 4 available on both the 10th and compared and contrasted two different 11th floors in all the meeting nological presentations that have been products, thus, explaining similarities Kathleen D. Wilkinson, co-chair of the State Civil Committee, served as organizer and moderator for the spaces at Bar Association head- used recently in the courtroom. and differences as they relate to the program in Courtroom 625. quarters. Diamondstein discussed how to use the relevant positions in the matter. technology at trial; admissibility issues As with any piece of evidence or with the use of animation; and various demonstrative exhibit, animation and court-governed events other than just interactive presentations must adhere trials where visual presentation can to the Pennsylvania rules of evidence. INCORPORATION benefit the court and the litigant. The primary questions an attorney will Diamondstein demonstrated exam- face in the use of animation at trial will AND ples of animation that have been used be: does it aid the juror; is it relevant; in support of different types of litiga- is it more probative than prejudicial; LIMITED LIABILITY tion including product liability, intel- and does it represent fairly and accu- lectual property and medical malprac- rately the testimony of the witness. tice. By using physiologically accurate Examples were shown to support a dis- COMPANY FORMATION medical animation, the litigant can cussion on how various visual presen- CONVENIENT, COURTEOUS SAME DAY SERVICE leverage the clinical facts and testimo- tations were created and how the evi- ny of the expert physician. Many times dentiary issues were taken into acc- the jurors are not knowledgeable on ount in the creation of the animation. PREPARATION AND FILING SERVICES IN ALL STATES the technology or product functionali- Finally, the presentation concluded CORPORATION OUTFITS AND ty, and through the use of educational with a discussion on other court-spon- animation sequences, jurors can devel- sored events where animation and LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY OUTFITS op a full understanding of the technol- computer presentations can be used, ogy and how the evidence relates to including preliminary injunction hear- SAME DAY SHIPMENT OF YOUR ORDER the underlying product features. CORPORATE STATUS REPORTS UCC, LIEN AND JUDGMENT SEARCH SERVICES DOCUMENT RETRIEVAL SERVICES FELLOWSHIP Stacey L. Sobel, executive director of The Center for Lesbian and Gay Civil continued from page 7 Rights, was “thrilled” the Center rec- that assist the poor or disadvantaged eived the fellowship and hopes M. BURR KEIM COMPANY were eligible to apply for the fellow- “through this program a student will SERVING THE LEGAL PROFESSION SINCE 1931 ship. To determine which agency was choose to pursue a career in public awarded the fellowship, a lottery was interest after graduation.” The student receiving the first Higginbotham held among all agencies that indicated 2021 ARCH STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 an interest in receiving the fellowship Summer Fellowship will be introduced for a student this summer. It was decid- at the June quarterly Bar Association PHONE: (215) 563-8113 ed to use a lottery system to select the luncheon, when the annual Higginbot- FAX: (215) 977-9386 fellowship because Sullivan said “all ham Memorial lecture is presented. agencies were equally worthy, it was WWW.MBURRKEIM.COM Lawrence S. Felzer is development coordinator for the the fairest way.” SeniorLAW Center.

PHILADELPHIA 14 MARCH 2004 / BAR REPORTER Career Corner FEASTS TO FAMINE Resume Makes First Impression

by James LaRosa and Gary Mintz what should be listed first, their educa- tion or their work history. The basic A good resume is one of the most rule is if you have been working less critical elements of a job search. The than five years, your education should resume is generally the first impression include only your best arguments. go first. If you’ve been working more you will make on a perspective emp- Similarly, you only include the most than five years, you should put your loyer. Without a well-drafted resume, a relevant and important facts while job history first. But if your education candidate will seriously hurt their being sure not to distort the case. You background is more impressive than chances of getting an interview, even if should employ the same strategy when your present employment status, i.e., Winter that candidate is qualified for the posi- drafting your resume. Try to target you are a cum laude graduate from tion for which they are applying. your resume to the specific position for Penn, but due to extenuating circum- The first and most important tip is which you are applying. It’s better to stances, you have not worked in three Blahs? Not to be 110 percent certain that there are have a variety of resumes highlighting years, you may want to put your edu- no errors. This may seem obvious, but your experiences for a particular posi- cation first, regardless of when you we can’t tell you how many resumes tion than to have one long rambling graduated. The opposite can hold true at August we receive with errors on them. The resume that includes everything you if you have average academic creden- errors are generally obscure and are have ever accomplished. You might tials but are working at a prestigious, August not something that would be noticed consider revising your resume to target high-profile law firm. 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PHILADELPHIA 16 MARCH 2004 / BAR REPORTER AUGUST cilantro. lange to your lips. Then send the nega- rygmus since August. This neighborly Chunkfulls in mounds frolic tive to Bachrach for digital touch-up nook is a pomander of cozy Italian continued from page 15 between your jaws painting flavorful and framing. Mona Lisa’s smile will, in aromatic substances, and a gift basket exclaim: “This is the best shebang for icons upon the roof of your mouth. comparison, be diminished to a smirk. for your palate. my buck.” Another favorite is the jumbo lump Likewise, if you meander upon All of the above is divulged pur- The cacophony below your belt dis- crab cake ($20). This serving has be- “boursin alfredo sauce” or “roasted gar- suant to the terms of the new Uniform appears miraculously as a basket of come a neighborhood staple. Crumb- lic mashed potatoes,” or “sun dried Trade Secrets Act. This eatery is so chewy Italian loaves arrive, and cold led lump crab flakes are gently molded tomatoes and chickpeas,” pounce pon- small that it should be, for a time, white wine is opened and poured. Your into the shape of a water tower, held tifically. user-friendly for lawyers and judges. prayers have been answered. If only sturdy by thick creamed corn and basil Finally, the chocolate-banana Give the citation to no one, unless his the tastes emulate the aromas. bits immersed in sautéed spinach creamed pie is so sinful, it will bring or her belly is booming. Baby spinach salad ($8) is primed by leaves. Have a friend take a picture of your senses to satanic satiety. CESSANTE CAUSA CESSAT ET toasted pine nuts, cubed apples and your face when introducing the mé- I’ve not had a recurrence of borbo- EFFECTUS hickory smoked bacon. A cumulous cloud of mild provolone cheese over- sees, adding warmth and yellow shad- ed beams to the sherry dressing. Every forkful drenches an outstretched tongue, tantalizing its curved tip until MARCH CLE COURSES its flattened surface absorbs all flavors. Gulp and groan. Nothing wetter could be better. Never miss the August roll ($6.50). March 3 17th Annual Civil Litigation Update • Loews Philadelphia Hotel Spring rolls appear in August, filled to plumpness with slick angel hair pasta March 4Use of Trusts in Estate Planning — The Basic Trusts The CLE and sautéed summer vegetables with a Loews Philadelphia Hotel Conference Center honey mustard sauce. The veggies add Wanamaker Building a minimal crunch, as your teeth Use of Trusts in Estate Planning — Sophisticated Trusts th attempt to forestall the dissolving dis- Loews Philadelphia Hotel 10 Floor, Suite 1010 appearance of a verdant mustardy s • Philadelphia Bar Association mouthful. An aftertaste of honey has- March 5Drafting Employee Handbook tens the fingers holding your fork to Franklin Institute March 9 Fundamentals of an Elder Law Practice pierce the skin of another pasta-packet. The CLE Conference Center Science Museum Entrées are no less comforting. 222 N. 20th Street Simply ask Maria Vanni, the propri- • The CLE Conference Center etress, what’s special that evening. The March 10 Legal Issues in Advertising 5th Floor restaurant is so kindly and small that Feldman on Long-Term Care — Live via Satellite she can devote as much time as you The CLE Conference Center need for explanations and down-home Loews Philadelphia discussions. Maria had been the host- March 11 Handling the Emergency Business Case • The CLE Conference Center Hotel ess for Le Bec Fin for years before 1200 Market St. winding up at Avenue B. When “B” was March 16 A Family of Laws for the Family Lawyer “Not to B,” she decided, along with chef The CLE Conference Center Commonwealth MaryAnn Brancaccio (Loews, Frang- Ballroom elica) to open up August (the month March 17 & 18 10th Annual Health Law Institute • Pennsylvania Convention Center they befriended). By October 2003, the duo were up and running. March 18 Economic Development Incentives • The CLE Conference Center Pennsylvania “The tilapia is better than when St. Convention Center Peter first discovered it in the Holy March 19 Representing Nonprofit Organizations in PA th Land,” Maria confides. I’m hooked by The CLE Conference Center 12 & Arch Streets her mantic mentoring. The huge filets ($19) rest regally March 22 Settlement in a Day Forward Environment • The CLE Conference Center upon an underlayment of scallion Philadelphia Bar risotto. The riso are pearly and March 25 Workers' Compensation Practice & Procedure 2004 Association Pennsylvania Convention Center engorged, glistening gems improved by 11th Floor specks of scallion mini-shafts. The Stress Management for Lawyers — Video Replay Conference Center tilapia sweats juicily above, made fra- Pennsylvania Convention Center grant by lime pepper sauce and 1101 Market St. March 26 So You've Been Removed — What to Do Next When Your State Court Spring Celebration April 1 Action is Removed to Federal Court • The CLE Conference Center The Legal Clinic for the Disabled’s Second Annual Spring Celebration, fea- March 30 Before (or After) You Say "I Do": Marital and Nonmarital Agreements; turing a silent auction, will be held a Guide for Estate and Family Law Practitioners Thursday, April 1, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The CLE Conference Center at 1 S. Broad St., 7th Floor. 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PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / MARCH 2004 17 SOLO suggests using payroll software that will automatically take out the right Pa. Legal Services Honoring Excellence continued from page 9 amount for taxes. into the office. You have to move The Philadelphia Bar Foundation has worked for years with the Phila- Then there are the tools of the away from the kitchen table,” he said. congratulates four Philadelphia-area delphia Bar Association and Bar Foun- trade. You’ll need a computer, phone, Hiring an employee, whether for winners of the 2004 Pennsylvania Legal dation, and has served on the Pro Bono printer, fax machine, copier, scanner bookkeeping, secretarial or paralegal Services Excellence Award. Task Force. and a broadband connection to the duties, immediately puts you into the Catherine C. Carr, Carl “Tobey” Ox- Through its Public Interest Legal Aid Internet, Goldner said. “Don’t do wire- human resources business, Goldner holm III, Judge Phyllis W. Beck and Su- Grants and its Public Interest Law Fell- less Internet connections in your said, adding that there are employ- san E. Sherman have worked for many owship program, the Independence office,” Goldner advised, “because ment discrimination issues to contend years in the Philadelphia legal commu- Foundation, under the leadership of they’re not entirely secure.” with. nity, creating and improving programs Judge Beck and Sherman, has been a You’ll also need plenty of software “If you have four or more employ- that assure access to justice for the leader in providing both financial and to help you do your job – word pro- ees, the Pennsylvania Human poor and disadvantaged in the region. technical support to the many organi- cessing, bookkeeping, time and Relations Act applies to you,” he said. Through their zealous work, expertise zations providing direct legal services billing, personal information manage- “I suggest you familiarize yourself and tireless advocacy, they exemplify in the greater metropolitan region. ment, practice management and with all the laws that will apply to the ideal of “the Philadelphia lawyer.” These leaders – and their colleagues Adobe Acrobat, he added. you.” Gov. Edward G. Rendell will be the who are being honored for their work Goldner said it’s also important to Goldner is also a proponent of keynote speaker at the award dinner, to across Pennsylvania – are heroes to the learn how to fix what goes wrong having an employee handbook that be held Wednesday, March 10 at the people they serve. The Bar Foundation with your computer. If not, you have outlines personnel policies and hold- Harrisburg Hilton and Towers. commends their excellent work which to find someone you can rely on for ing annual reviews for your employ- Carr has served as executive director serves as an inspiration to all those your IT issues. He also said it’s essen- ees, no matter how small the compa- of Community Legal Services for 10 who work in the legal community. tial to back up your files on a nightly ny. years. Overseeing a staff of 100 attor- Tickets for the Pennsylvania Legal basis on compact disc or DVD. “Avoid trouble. Don’t use defama- neys, paralegals and support staff, CLE Services Award dinner may be pur- Reference materials can be found tory language, discriminatory lan- works with about 20,000 clients each chased until March 3 for $40, by con- through West, American Lawyer guage and don’t ignore your employ- year, dealing with cases of home own- tacting Fran Weisinger at Media and palawlibrary.com, Goldner ees’ concerns. Be the boss you always ership, employment disputes, medical [email protected]. or by said. “Don’t go overboard when it wish you had,” he said. benefits and more. calling (800) 322-7572, ext. 207. RSVP comes to law books. Think about And having employees also means Oxholm, senior vice president and forms are available for download at what you absolutely have to have,” he having to take care of taxes. Goldner general counsel of Drexel University, www.palegalservices.org said.

Business Law Section Executive Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Tuesday, March 16 Chancellor’s Meeting with Cabinet – noon, 10th floor Board Room. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Elder Law Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Committee Room South. Wednesday, March 17

Note: While the following listings have been verified prior to press time, any scheduled event may be sub- Workers’ Compensation Section Executive Committee – meeting, 10:30 a.m., 11th floor ject to change by the committee or section chairs. Committee Room. Workers’ Compensation Section – meeting, noon, 11th floor Conference Center. Lunch: $7.50. Monday, March 1 Federal Courts Committee – meeting, 12:30 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Lunch: $7.50. Public Interest Section Executive Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. LegalLine – 5 p.m., 11th floor LRIS offices. Family Law Section – meeting, 4 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Thursday, March 18 Tuesday, March 2 Philadelphia Bar Foundation Finance Committee – meeting, 8:30 a.m., 11th floor Committee Business Law Section – RICO seminar, noon, 11th floor Conference Center. Lunch: $7.50 Room South. Philadelphia Bar Foundation Board of Trustees – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Family Law Section Executive Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Committee Room Wednesday, March 3 South. Delivery of Legal Services Committee – meeting, 8:30 a.m., 10th floor Board Room. Women in the Profession Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Conference Center. Lunch: State Civil Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Lunch: $7.50. $7.50. Environmental Law Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Conference Center. Lunch: $7.50. Friday, March 19 Thursday, March 4 Social Security and Disability Benefits Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Conference Civil Rights Committee – meeting, 12:15 p.m., 11th floor Committee Room South. Center. Lunch: $7.50. Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee – meeting, 12:15 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Thursday, March 25 Lunch: $7.50. Lawyer Referral and Information Service Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Committee Philadelphia Bar Reporter Editorial Board – meeting, 12:30 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Room. Monday, March 8 Board of Governors – meeting, 4 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Young Lawyers Division Annual Meeting – noon, The Westin Philadelphia, 99 S. 17th St. Friday, March 26 Tickets: $35. www.philadelphiabar.org Human Resources Committee – meeting, 8:30 a.m., 10th floor Board Room. Tuesday, March 9 Philadelphia Lawyer magazine Editorial Board – meeting, 12:30 p.m., 10th floor Board Criminal Justice Section Executive Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Room. Solo and Small Firm Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Conference Center. Lunch: $7.50. Monday, March 29 Mid Size Firm Management Committee – meeting, 2 p.m., 11th floor Committee Room South. Law School Outreach – 1 p.m., 11th floor Conference Center. Thursday, March 11 Tuesday, March 30 Legislative Liaison Committee – meeting, 12:30 p.m., 11th floor Committee Room South. Young Lawyers Division Executive Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Lunch: $7.50. Criminal Justice Section – meeting, noon, 11th floor Conference Center. Lunch: $7.50. Committee on the Legal Rights of Lesbians and Gay Men – meeting, 12:30 p.m., 11th floor Committee on the Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities – meeting, 12:30 p.m., 11th floor Committee Room. Committee Room. Lunch: $7.50. Friday, March 12 Unless otherwise specified, all checks for luncheons and programs should be made payable to the Philadelphia Bar Women’s Rights Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Association and mailed to Bar Headquarters, 1101 Market St., 11th fl., Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2911. Send Bar Association-related calendar items 30 days in advance to Managing Editor, Philadelphia Bar Reporter, Philadelphia Bar Monday, March 15 Association, 1101 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2911. Fax: (215) 238-1267. E-mail: [email protected].

PHILADELPHIA 18 MARCH 2004 / BAR REPORTER atric cancer research at area children’s PEOPLE hospitals. Author Greets Newest Citizens Alfred J. Carlson, a part- Judge Abram Frank Reynolds ner with Martin, of the Philadelphia Court of Common Banks, Pond, Pleas has been reappointed to the Lehocky & Wilson, Juvenile Court Procedural Rules spoke at the Committee by the Pennsylvania Philadelphia Trial Supreme Court. Lawyers Lunch Seminar regarding Jeffrey M. Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Lindy, a sole prac- case law update on Feb. 12. titioner and former chair of the Board Kyra G. McGrath, vice president for of Governors, strategic projects and general counsel served as a fill-in for WHYY, Inc., was recognized as a delegate from the 2003 Woman of Distinction by the Philadelphia Bar

Philadelphia Business Journal and the Photo by Jeff Lyons Association at the National Association of Women Best-selling novelist and lawyer Lisa Scottoline addresses some of the nation’s American Bar Association Midyear Business Owners. newest citizens as U.S. District Court Judge Cynthia M. Rufe looks on in the Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. Lindy Ceremonial Courtroom at the U.S. Courthouse on Feb. 20. More than 100 people from was joined by Philadelphia Bar dele- Ajay Raju, an approximately 30 nations took the oath of citizenship at a naturalization ceremony gate Rudolph Garcia and filled in for associate at Morgan sponsored by the Philadelphia Bar Association. delegate Andre L. Dennis. Lewis & Bockius LLP, has been examining new and effective ways to to the Widener University School of Manny D. named by deliver quality services and good gov- Law Board of Overseers. Pokotilow, a Realcomm as one ernment in Philadelphia. partner at Caesar, of the 40 people to Nina B. Stryker, Rivise, Bernstein, watch in 2004. Michael J. Heller, a member of a partner with Cohen & Pokotilow, Realcomm's mis- Cozen O’Connor, has been named to Obermayer Reb- Ltd., was a speaker sion is to provide a single place where the Board of Directors of the Prince mann Maxwell & at the ALI-ABA industry leaders can come together to Music Theater. Hippel LLP, pre- program “Dilution discuss, analyze and debate the latest sented a seminar Law after Victoria’s technological innovations that impact Kevin B. Scott, a on Feb. 9 for the Secret” on Feb. 5 and 6 in Washington, the commercial real estate industry. partner at Fox Institute for D.C. Rothshild LLP, Paralegal Educat- Eugene D. addressed the ion. She discussed “The Probate Process Arline Jolles McGurk Jr., a January meeting of for Pennsylvania Paralegals: From Start Lotman, a sole partner with the Delaware Valley to Finish.” practitioner, Raynes, McCarty, School Business received the Binder, Ross & Officials on new Paula Zimmerman, an associate at International Mundy, has been regulations passed Klehr, Harrison, Harvey, Branzburg & Visitors Council named chairman of by the Pennsylvania legislature that Ellers LLP, presented “Your Rights in Partners Honors the Board of permit school districts to enter into the Workplace” to The Career Award along with Overseers of interest rate swap agreements. Wardrobe, a nonprofit organization other former IVC Widener University School of Law. that provides free support services for chairs at the organization’s 50th Robert A. Korn, women moving from welfare to work. Anniversary Celebration and Annual Douglas N. Candeub of Morris, a principal with Meeting held in Philadelphia on Jan. James, Hitchens & Williams was a Kaplin Stewart Saul H. Segan, a 29. speaker at the Jan. 13 “Cutting Edge Meloff Reiter & sole practitioner, Bankruptcy Issues” CLE seminar held Stein, was a work- appeared on FOX Marian A. in Wilmington, Del. shop presenter at 29’s the “Ten Kornilowicz, a the 2004 Middle O’Clock News” dur- partner with Cohen, Stephen S. Atlantic Hardscap- ing the week of Feb. Segalis, Pallas, Aichele, manag- ing Trade Show in 22 to discuss Traffic Greenhall & ing partner of Saul Atlantic City, N.J. on Feb. 18. His pro- Court procedures. Furman, P.C., has Ewing LLP, has gram, “Contract Writing & Legal Issues been elected to the been appointed to for the Hardscape Professional” focused Board of the the board of the on contract negotiation, insurance and Preservation Philadelphia bonding issues, project documentation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia. Convention & and the legal ramifications of failing to Names Are News Visitors Bureau. honor contracts and/or guarantees. Frank P. Cervone, executive direc- “People” highlights news of members’ awards, honors or tor of the Support Center for Child Brett D. Bruce S. Katcher, a founding part- appointments of a civic or com- Advocates, has been appointed to the Feldman, an ner of Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, munity nature. Information may Juvenile Court Procedural Rules associate with LLP, has been appointed as a member be sent to Jeff Lyons, Managing Committee by the Pennsylvania Klehr, Harrison, of the Executive Committee of the Editor, Philadelphia Bar Reporter, Supreme Court. Harvey, Branzburg Chamber of Commerce of Southern Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 & Ellers LLP, has New Jersey. He is also chair of the Market St., 11th floor, Philadelphia, Joseph J. McHale, a partner at been appointed to Chamber’s Environment Committee. Pa. 19107-2911. Fax: (215) 238-1267. Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP, the Philadelphia E-mail: [email protected]. has been elected president of Eagles 21st Century Richard K. Herrmann, a partner Photos are also welcome. Fly for Leukemia, which supports pedi- Review Forum, a committee devoted to with Blank Rome LLP, has been named

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