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The Monthly Newspaper of the Philadelphia Bar Association Vol. 36, No. 6 June 2007 Judge Sloviter ‘Justice’ law week, family style Screening to Represent Year Clubs at to Kick Off June Quarterly

Bench-Bar n By Jeff Lyons n By Jeff Lyons U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Dolores K. Sloviter will off er remarks on behalf A panel of five Judges will lead of new members of the Association’s Year the discussion following a screening of Clubs at the June 7 Quarterly Meeting “Soul of Justice: Th elton Henderson’s and Luncheon. American Journey,” the opening pro- Th e Year Clubs gram for the 2007 Bench-Bar Confer- recognize attorneys ence at Bally’s Atlantic City on Friday, who have been Sept. 28. A total of 7 CLE credits are practicing law for 50 available at the two-day conference. years or more. Gwen Th e opening luncheon program is Ifi ll, moderator and sponsored by the Public Interest Section, managing editor of the Asian American Bar Association of PBS’ “Washington Sloviter the Delaware Valley, the Barristers As- Week” and senior sociation of Philadelphia, the Hispanic correspondent for “Th e NewsHour with Bar Association, the South Asian Bar As- Jim Lehrer,” will deliver the Judge A. Leon sociation and the National Bar Associa- Higginbotham Jr. Memorial Public Inter- tion Women Lawyers Division. est Lecture at the event, which begins at 12 Th e panelists include U.S. Court of continued on page 21 Appeals Judge Th eodore McKee; U.S. District Court Senior Judge Cliff ord Scott Green and Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judges Nitza Quinones In This Issue I. Alejandro, Frederica Massiah-Jackson 4 VIP’s New Chief and Teresa Sarmina. Additional panelists may be added before the conference 5 Mentoring Program begins. “Soul of Justice” presents the life and 8 Commerce Update Photo by Jeff Lyons Jeff by Photo work of one of the fi rst African-Ameri- Sheinelle Jones, anchor of Fox 29’s “Good Day Philadelphia,” talks 13 2007 5K Run/Walk can federal judges in the United States with students at the Lawyer for a Day program on May 4 as her father, and chronicles the impact of his deci- Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas President Judge C. Darnell Jones 17 Grantee Training sions on the lives of millions. Th e fi lm II, looks on. Judge Jones also spoke to the students, as did Chancellor- follows Judge Henderson from his time Elect A. Michael Pratt and Fox 29’s Dr. Mike Cirigliano. See Page 12 for 18 O’Connor Award more Law Week photos. in the U.S. Department of Justice during continued on page 22

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Editor-in-Chief Education is Key to Progress Sunah Park, Esq.

Associate Editors Heather J. Holloway, Esq. and Economy of City, Region Stacey Z. Jumper, Esq. Asima Panigrahi, Esq. Brian K. Sims, Esq. Education and the region’s econo- Paul Harrington, a labor economist 10.5 percent, the report said. my. and associate director of the Center for As Paul Vallas prepares to depart as Contributing Editor When you come right down to it, you Labor Market Studies at Northeastern CEO of the city’s public school system, Richard Max Bockol, Esq. can’t really separate the two. One is de- University, led the team that researched the search for a top-notch replacement Advisory Editors pendent on the other. We cannot succeed and produced the report. becomes all the more Bruce H. Bikin, Esq. without a well-prepared, well-educated According to Har- By Jane Dalton critical. Th at means that Molly Peckman, Esq. work force. rington, the good news the city’s School Reform Marc W. Reuben, Esq. With that in mind, consider the fol- is that Philadelphia’s Commission, the gov- Director of Communications lowing: work force problem is ernor, the mayor and all Mark A. Tarasiewicz • Only 20 percent of Philadelphians similar to that of many interested parties must have college degrees. Th is places our city cities in the Northeast work closely together Senior Managing Editor near the bottom (92nd) of the nation’s and Midwest that once to fi nd Vallas’ successor. Jeff Lyons 100 largest cities in the percentage of col- depended on factories to And this search must Copy Editor lege-educated residents. employ those who didn’t have one interest in Adrienne Cornwall • One out of every four of the city’s go on to college. So, we mind: the city’s students Executive Director residents left high school without gradu- are not unlike other cit- and the future of the city Kenneth Shear ating. Th is is twice the state average. ies with a similar history. as a vital economic force • More than 60 percent of the city’s But the bad news is that in the region and the The Philadelphia Bar Reporter (ISSN 1098-5352) is adults are termed “low-literate.” Th is Philadelphia’s situation is, as Harrington nation. published monthly and available by subscription for $45 means they have very poor reading skills. describes it, “more severe.” Education is the key to progress. And per year by the Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Mar- ket St., 11th fl oor, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2911. Period- • Forty-fi ve percent of city residents are Th at’s not to say that progress has learning doesn’t stop at the schoolhouse icals postage paid at Philadelphia, Pa. POSTMASTER: not working or looking for work. Once not been made in Philadelphia. Still, we door. For all of us education is a never- Send address changes to Philadelphia Bar Reporter, again, Philadelphia ranks low: 96th or continue to lag too far behind. ending process that is linked not only c/o Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Market St., 11th fl oor, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2911. Telephone: (215) 97th out of the 100 largest cities. Obviously, this report made major to success in business but also to the 238-6300. Association Web site: philadelphiabar.org. • And on top of all that, there are news in the region. But let’s try to focus health of our local economy. Th at’s why Newspaper e-mail address: [email protected]. 80,000 Philadelphians, ages 25-45, con- on what can be done to turn the situation the Bar Association is planning outreach The editorial and other views expressed in the Phila- sidered the prime working age, who have around. And while we’re at it, let’s con- programs with area business groups that delphia Bar Reporter are not necessarily those of the Association, its offi cers or its members. Advertising at least one year of college - but never sider the potential: Getting the number of would update businesses on important rates and information are available from Howard Hyatt fi nished. Philadelphians who have graduated from topics such as business law and employ- at MediaTwo, 1014 W. 36th St., Baltimore, MD, 21211. Th ese fi gures are from an extensive re- high school or have advanced degrees ment issues. And this would be just one Telephone: (410) 902-5797. Page 1 skyline photo by Edward Savaria, Jr./PCVB port recently released by the Philadelphia equal to the state’s level would raise the of the initiatives we would undertake. Workforce Investment Board. city’s potential tax base by $1.8 billion, or continued on page 19

Tell Us Voters Thanked for Following Recommendations What You Think! the Commission’s own 120-member these candidates? Th e Commission’s rat- n The Philadelphia Bar Reporter welcomes By Jane Dalton investigative division, which includes 40 ings are the one place for voters to fi nd letters to the editors for publication. non-lawyer members. Candidates found a thorough, objective review of judicial Letters should be typed. There is no The citiZens of Philadelphia have Recommended satisfi ed a cumulative re- candidates. Until Pennsylvania joins the word limit, but editors reserve the right spoken, and candidates for the Philadel- view of criteria including legal ability and majority of states that have taken politics to condense for clarity, style and space phia Court of Common Pleas have been training, trial experience, character and out of the process by selecting their judges considerations. Letters must be signed to verify authorship, but names will be nominated in the May 15 primary. Th e integrity, judicial temperament, mental through a non-partisan appointment withheld upon request. Letters may be city’s voters should be commended, not and physical capacity and community system, we can only hope that the public mailed, faxed or e-mailed to: Jeff Lyons, only for exercising their civic duty, but involvement. Among the Commission’s will continue to rely upon the Association Senior Managing Editor, Philadelphia Bar for selecting only Common Pleas Court members are the Chief Public Defender, to guide them in their choices. Reporter, Philadelphia Bar Association, candidates found “Recommended” by the president judges of the Common By recognizing the importance of elect- 1101 Market St., 11th ﬂ oor, Philadelphia, the Bar Association’s non-partisan Com- Pleas and Municipal Courts, and repre- ing recommended judges, the public has Pa. 19107-2911. Phone: (215) 238-6345. Fax: (215) 238-1159. E-mail: reporter@ mission on Judicial Selection and Reten- sentatives from the Asian, Hispanic and done a great service. Until a better system philabar.org. tion. Similarly, the public heeded the African American legal groups. is established, we will continue to do our Association’s call not to elect Common Th rough television and radio spots, part to ensure a judicial system where all Pleas Court candidates found “Not Rec- print ads and targeted e-mails, the Com- parties are given equal access to justice. ommended” by the Commission. mission worked hard to help educate Coming in July: Look for a detailed guide to the 2007 Bench-Bar Conference Th e ratings by the 30-member Judicial voters on the judicial candidates in this Jane Dalton, a partner at Duane Morris in the July edition of the Philadelphia Bar Commission follow extensive study and election. Why does the Association invest LLP, is Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Reporter. investigation by fi ve-member panels of so much time in reviewing and rating Association. philadelphiabar.org June 2007 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 3 VIP’s New Chief Looks to Build Base of Volunteer Attorneys n By Jeff Lyons I’ll take the same kinds of cases I took when Sara Woods is passionate about “I was at Villanova. I just don’t feel like I can tell pro bono legal service. She’s shown that professionally in her work at the Dela- people that they should take pro bono cases if I’m ware County Domestic Abuse Project, not taking any myself. Women Against Abuse and as director of public service careers and pro bono ” programs at Villanova Law School. “Sara brings a wealth of relevant experi- thrilled to have her join us,” Dolan said. And now she’ll take that passion to ence and is well-positioned to lead VIP Woods will be more than just an Sara Woods Philadelphia VIP, where she took over as for the foreseeable future,” said Kimberly administrator at VIP. “I’ll know the executive director in May. M. Dolan, chair of the board of Philadel- day-to-day problems of what our clients Th e Villanova University Law School “I’d been a volunteer with VIP for a phia VIP. are facing, but in terms of actual direct graduate takes over for Sharon Brown- while and obviously, I feel passionately “She’s devoted her career to public service to clients, I’ll take the same kinds ing, who left to form Just Listening, an about pro bono work because that’s what interest service, and she has extensive of cases I took when I was at Villanova. organization dedicated to listening to I did at Villanova. It’s a long-standing experience managing successful pro bono I just don’t feel like I can tell people that marginalized individuals and groups tradition for me. Th rough my involve- programs. She also brings tremendous they should take pro bono cases if I’m not about issues of justice. ment as a volunteer attorney and through energy and enthusiasm to everything she taking any myself,” she said. “What I would like to see VIP con- my job, I got to know the staff and got does, and I am very excited about the “But my day-to-day activities are go- tinue to do and expand upon is inculcat- to know more about the mission of the opportunity to work with her closely over ing to be involved with fundraising and ing a level of service in our attorneys,” agency and felt very passionately about the next two years during my term as friend-raising, getting more people to do helping folks do pro bono,” she said. board president. VIP’s board and staff are pro bono work,” Woods said. continued on page 20

Committee Connects Students, Public Interest Law Agencies THE PHILADELPHIA n By Maureen Olives on strategies to help law students give and get the most out of their internship. The dog days of summer will soon “Public Interest Fellowships” will help LAPhiladelphiaWY Bar Association Quarterly MagazineER be upon us, and the warmth of summer students understand the post-graduate signals the arrival of eager, passionate and fellowship process and how to navigate it. 2007 pHoto contest bright law students to our area’s public Th e fi nal two programs cover resume and interest agencies. cover letter tips and government employ- As our city and our Association continue to reach out to the Law students provide our public inter- ment. international community, what strikes you about society’s est legal community with much-needed Finally, on Th ursday, July 26, from 5 to increasingly global worldview? What image captures its inﬂ u- assistance, ideas and tons of energy. Th e 7 p.m. at the offi ces of Pepper Hamilton Public Interest Section’s Law School Out- LLP, 3000 Two Logan Square, 18th and ence on Philadelphia and the rest of the world? reach Committee wants to provide these Arch Streets, the LSOC and the Public students with a place to form their own Interest Section will host the annual Pub- The Philadelphia Lawyer 2007 Photo Contest will award a connections while they join the eff orts of lic Interest Reception. We are grateful to Grand Prize to the member-submitted photograph that best Philadelphia’s unique and special public Pepper Hamilton for generously sponsor- captures the theme of “Eyes on the World.” Honorable mention interest community. ing this event. winners may also be selected at the judges’ discretion. As it has for the past several years, the Th e LSOC is looking forward to LSOC will off er a weekly Public Interest welcoming the newest members of our Brown Bag Lunch Series this summer. public interest community to Philadel- Deadline for entries is Friday, Oct. 12, 2007. Photos can be Every Friday, beginning in June, from 12 phia this summer. For more information either color or black and white. All submissions will be judged to 2 p.m. at the Bar Association, sum- about the LSOC or its activities, please by a panel of professional photographers and all winning pho- mer law interns are invited to attend free feel free to contact Maureen Olives, tographs will be published in the Winter issue of The Philadel- informational sessions featuring public Director of Public Interest Programs at phia Lawyer. interest organizations in the greater Phila- Temple University Beasley School of Law, delphia area. Th e programs are a terrifi c at [email protected] or (215) 204- way to learn about diff erent types of pub- 3705. Summer is the perfect time to begin compiling your entries, lic interest practice and to meet attorneys so remember to take your camera with you on your travels who are leaders in their fi elds. Maureen Olives, director of public interest — whether they take you around the world or just around the In addition, four special substantive programs at Temple University Beasley School corner. sessions have been added. Th e fi rst, called of Law, is chair of the Law School Outreach “Success in Your Summer Job,” will focus Committee.

4 Philadelphia Bar Reporter June 2007 philadelphiabar.org Mentors, Protegees Can Now Find Each Other

the questions of young lawyers. Second, clients are much n By David H. Marion and Katherine Skubecz less willing these days to have any time devoted to “training” young lawyers appear on their bills. Third, associates A new committee was created last year by then- are subject to early and frequent evaluations, and may be Chancellor Alan M. Feldman to find a way to assist the hesitant to ask questions that might make them appear to growing population of senior lawyers, and at the same be lacking in judgment, intelligence or thoroughness. time find productive ways to utilize the talent, experi- Beyond these factors, there are issues that young ence and extra free time of senior lawyers to benefit the lawyers simply cannot discuss with lawyers in their own community and the profession. firms. These range from considering a move to, or an Louis Fryman was appointed the first chair of the offer from, another firm, to dealing with a troublesome, committee, and a number of lawyers were invited to unreasonable or harassing partner in your own firm. an organizational meeting. After agreeing on the name Of course, young lawyers in small firms have even (Senior Lawyers Professional & Public Service Commit- fewer alternative sources of mentoring or advice. Clearly, tee) and the mission, the committee considered requests Katherine Skubecz and David H. Marion are in the leadership of the YLD thinks that its members should charge of the program matching senior lawyer from the courts, the City Solicitor’s Office, and a number mentors with protegees from the YLD. and will avail themselves of the time and talents of senior of public interest agencies seeking senior lawyers to do lawyers, many have already applied, and a significant volunteer work. The Young Lawyers Division also was headquarters, attended by an enthusiastic group of senior number (including former Chancellors, leaders of major consulted, and their primary request was that a mentor- lawyers and interested young lawyers. Now a matching law firms and highly successful practitioners) think this ing program be established so that young lawyers could process has begun. program is worthy of some of their available spare time. consult with and be mentored by a senior lawyer. Mentoring is now universally regarded as essential to If you are a senior lawyer who wants to help mentor The mentoring program is now a reality. It is headed development in both business and the professions. But young professionals, or a young lawyer who sees value by David H. Marion, representing the Senior Lawyers, why, you might ask, is this program necessary ‑ especially and wants to participate in this program, contact David and Katherine Skubecz, representing the Young Lawyers for young lawyers in large firms where mentors are readily Marion at [email protected] or Katherine Skubecz at Division. About 30 distinguished members of the Bar available and often formally assigned? [email protected]. have already volunteered to serve as mentors. Brief biog- If you think about it, the answer is pretty simple - and raphies have been prepared so that potential protegees involves a number of reasons. First, today’s pressures to David H. Marion, a former Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar can see the professional experience of each volunteer - amass billable hours and bring in business afflict partners Association, is executive partner at Montgomery, McCracken, whether large firm or small, plaintiffs’ or defense orienta- as much as or more than associates, and active partners Walker & Rhoads, LLP. Katherine Skubecz, a member of the tion - and their areas of expertise. in the large firms are often unable or unwilling to devote executive committee of the Young Lawyers Division, is an associ- On May 8, the YLD hosted a luncheon meeting at Bar much time to training, counseling or even responding to ate at Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP.

philadelphiabar.org June 2007 Philadelphia Bar Reporter family law section N.J. Civil Union Law Leaves Unanswered Questions n By Kathryn C. Harr titled as such, wrongful death rights, what will happen,” Casale said, noting and spousal rights under the workers’ that a Pennsylvanian must be aware that New Jersey’s new Civil Union Law compensation laws. No federal rights will there may not be a mechanism through More difficult issues raises a number of issues that attorneys be affected, including pension and social which to dissolve a civil union. Although arise in the context of should consider when advising their security. the recognition of civil unions is largely clients, two family law practitioners told Another new benefit of the law is that, untested here, Pennsylvania does have its the dissolution of a their colleagues on May 7. when a child is born during the course of own Defense of Marriage of Act, which civil union, especially “It’s really a personal kind of issue,” the civil union, the non-biological parent does not recognize same-sex marriage but Helen Casale explained when discussing partner’s name is placed on the birth is silent on the issue of civil unions. when advising clients how to advise a client about entering into certificate and a rebuttable presumption Additionally, in New Jersey, the marital who are not New Jer- a civil union. Casale and David J. Steer- arises that the child is the child of that estate is defined as beginning at the date man spoke to the Family Law Section. union. This birth certificate may also of marriage. Yet the ability to enter into sey residents. The law evolved from the October allow the partner to immediately add the a civil union is a recent one; as a result, 2006 decision, Lewis v. Harris, 188 N.J. child to their health insurance. Yet Steer- same-sex couples’ relationships may pre- 415 (N.J. 2006), wherein the New Jersey man and Casale still advise that couples date their entry into a civil union, leaving mony as income, nor as a deduction for Supreme Court declared that barring should form a parenting plan and engage the question of interpretation of when the the obligor. Steerman suggested looking same-sex couples from marrying violated in a second-parent adoption to solidify marital estate began open. at the tax laws surrounding gifts for guid- the equal protection clause of the New their rights, especially if they may move Alimony, a right now available under ance. Jersey Constitution. The court ruled away from New Jersey. the new law, is another piece to consider “The more you can privately, contrac- that the legislature must afford same-sex More difficult issues arise in the when advising non-New Jersey residents. tually agree upon, the better,” Steerman couples the same rights and benefits as context of the dissolution of a civil union, For example, after a dissolution, if one advised, suggesting that clients should married opposite-sex couples. especially when advising clients who of the partners becomes a resident of a write their own contracts in order to The law significantly expands the rights are not New Jersey residents. Although state that does recognize civil unions, avoid leaving open issues in this new area afforded to same-sex couples in New residency is not required to obtain a civil that partner may be entitled to alimony. of law. Jersey from its predecessor, the Domestic union, couples are required to live in New Additionally, the tax consequences of Partnership Act. There are now rights Jersey for 12 months in order to dissolve alimony in the civil union context suggest Kathryn C. Harr is an associate with Trujillo of a partner to survivorship in property a civil union. “We really don’t know that federal tax law will not recognize ali- Rodriguez & Richards, LLC.

Philadelphia Bar Reporter June 2007 philadelphiabar.org state civil litigation section Honors Justice newman

State Civil Litigation Section Co-Chair Kathleen D. Wilkinson (from left), retired Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice Sandra Schultz Newman, Justice J. Michael Eakin and Bar Association Vice Chancellor Sayde J. Ladov gather at a reception in honor of Jus- tice Newman on May 1 in the 57th Floor Penthouse Showroom at the Residences at Two Liberty Place. Nearly 100 people attended the event for Justice Newman, who retired from the Supreme Court in 2006. She is now chair of the national appellate practice at Cozen O’Connor. Photo by Jeff Lyons Jeff by Photo

Bar Foundation Group Cultivates Support for Farmworkers

The last time you tooK a bite of a mainstream labor force due to cultural, To contribute to the Philadelphia Bar crunchy Granny Smith apple grown on a language and economic barriers. Geogra- Foundation, visit philadelphiabar.org Pennsylvania farm, ordered mushrooms phy and transportation present additional webCheck and click on the Bar Foundation page. on your pizza or called a landscaping challenges, Detamore said. company to groom your garden, did you Only a handful of clients visit the stop and think about the wage violations Friends of Farmworkers offi ce at 924 workers encounter situations where they to expand its services to other immigrant of the underprivileged farmworkers who Cherry St. Getting into the city during are either not paid what they were prom- workers. Th ere is a huge need in the harvested the crops or the substandard regular work hours is diffi cult, so the ised, not paid minimum wage, not paid restaurant and janitorial industries, where housing conditions pro- Friends of Farmworkers overtime or not paid at all. Some workers workers face many of the same challenges vided to them by their By Elaine Rinaldi team conducts frequent are illegally forced to pay visa-processing as farm workers. employers? outreach to farm labor costs. Most members of the population Since the inception of Friends of Friends of Farmwork- camps. Th e organization earn far below the federal poverty line and Farmworkers in 1975, this public interest ers, headed by executive also relies heavily on must also cope with fl uctuating income law organization has worked tirelessly to director Karen Deta- word-of-mouth informa- due to the seasonal nature of agricultural protect the rights of its clients through more, deals with these tion being shared among work. Some have to work in unsafe envi- the enforcement of state and federal legal issues and countless workers and referrals ronments, and are often denied very basic laws. Th roughout the years, the agency’s others every day. Th e from other service employment rights, such as restroom attorneys and staff have paved the way to agency provides legal as- agencies. Occasionally breaks. ensuring civil liberties for Pennsylvania’s sistance, representation, clients hear about their Despite an extremely heavy workload, farmworkers. Th e Philadelphia Bar Foun- advice and education eff orts to help through Detamore said her team tries not to turn dation supports the Friends of Farmwork- to improve the living radio announcements away a client in need. Many of their cases ers through grants made every December. and working conditions of indigent and and newspapers. Detamore stressed the bring wins of small amounts, maybe a Th e mission of the Foundation is to distressed farmworkers. Th e organization’s importance of personal outreach and few hundred dollars, but that money expand “Access to Justice” for those in team includes six staff ers and approxi- word-of-mouth referral given the low makes a huge diff erence in the lives of need. To accomplish this, we need your mately 20 volunteers, Detamore said in a literacy levels among the populace her their clients. And, perhaps more impor- help. By making a donation to the Phila- recent interview. organization services. tantly, the Friends of Farmworkers gives delphia Bar Foundation, your money will Tucked away in Chinatown, this Funding for the organization comes in its clients respect and hope. go toward helping the farmworkers and agency’s four attorneys and 2 staff mem- the shape of grants from the Philadelphia Detamore said she remembers a many other underprivileged groups in bers are the champions of farmworkers, Bar Foundation and the Pennsylvania Le- worker who was part of a class-action case our community. You can give by going to day laborers and landscapers working in gal Aid Network. Friends of Farmworkers turning to her before the case was decided philadelphiabar.org and clicking on the Pennsylvania. also gets some pro bono assistance from and saying, “no matter what happens Bar Foundation page and then the Make Working many more hours than they city law fi rms, but due to language issues with the case, I’m grateful to Friends of A Donation tab. should, the team at Friends of Farmwork- - many migrant workers do not speak Farmworkers for treating us like human Th rough your generosity, we can all ers handles nearly 800 cases a year. Most English, or if they do, very little - and the beings.” Detamore said that all clients are make a huge and vital diff erence in the of those cases are related to labor and fact that most assistance is given on site at treated with respect and compassion, and lives of Pennsylvania’s farmworkers and so employment issues with housing-related farms during evenings and weekends, pro are aff orded the benefi t of a tenacious many others. legal needs being another priority issue. bono assistance from law fi rm attorneys is team that fi ghts hard to make sure that Certain challenges arise in servicing the diffi cult to schedule and manage. the rights of farmworkers are protected. Elaine Rinaldi, of counsel at Cozen O’Connor, farmworker community because much Employment-related matters dominate Detamore hopes that in the future is president of the Philadelphia Bar Founda- of that population is isolated from the the caseload. Sadly, many migrant farm- additional funding will allow her team tion. philadelphiabar.org June 2007 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 7 CHANCELLOR’S FORUM Corporate Executives Praise Value of Diversity n By Brian K. Sims The April 30 program “Diversity assistant general counsel for Wachovia attendees that diversity is one of the Best Practices: What You Can Learn Corporation’s Legal Division. key initiatives of her chancellorship. “As The message from the recent from Corporate Diversity Efforts” was The program, aimed at reviewing the one of the first women attorneys at my Chancellor’s Forum on diversity was moderated by Paul Lancaster Adams and diversity practices of major corporations firm, and as the first woman partner, I very clear: Look around White Shoes, Gaetan J. Alfano, a member of the Board and how they may transfer to the legal am disappointed that as a profession we because if you haven’t yet noticed, you of Governors. The panelists at the hour- community, sought to shed light on how have not been able to attract and retain are surrounded by high heels, sandals, long seminar included Gwen Houston, many corporations have excelled in their minorities and women.” boots, and even some sneakers. And if vice president of diversity and global staff- pursuit of a qualified and diversified “Corporations have been in the diver- you aren’t already, you’re missing out on ing for Campbell Soup Company, and workforce. sity field much longer than law firms” valuable resources and clients. Catherine McKnight, vice president and Chancellor Jane Dalton reminded continued on page 19 rules and procedure committee Commerce Court Judge Praises Attorneys’ Work n By Regina Parker the lawyers request the standard track, the case manager should grant the request. The Commerce Court Program is But “if somebody all the time picks the effective because of good lawyers, Phila- expedited track then all the time comes delphia Court of Common Pleas Judge back with five or six petitions for extraor- Albert W. Sheppard Jr. told members of dinary relief, human nature says that that the Rules and Procedure Committee on judge will get a little bit antsy,” he said. May 2. Judge Sheppard favors a “lawyer “It’s not as difficult friendly” program when you’re working and explained that with good lawyers Podcast he may grant certain

and a lot of people “joint requests” Lyons Jeff by Photo in this town; you Spotlight without a formal Judge Albert W. Sheppard Jr. stressed the importance of case management conferences to the success of the Commerce Court program. can get an awful lot To listen to the podcast of this pro- motion. He said that done,” he said. gram with Judge Albert W. Shep- this practice is not The Commerce pard Jr., visit philadelphiabar.org. part of the commerce with settlement conferences. and it goes longer than two hours, that Program has good program because all Judge Sheppard explained that cur- judge pro tem should be paid a fee. No basic protocols and judges do not grant rently, a judge pro tem may voluntarily decision has been made on the issue. agendas and is geared toward moving such requests. Some judges require the give up his or her entire day at a lucrative cases because “we pride ourselves in being filing of motions for all requests. The practice to help a judge settle cases. He Regina Parker is an associate with Mattioni, able to try to stay within the American judge did caution that he does not favor said that if a pro tem helps to settle a case Ltd. Bar Association’s time lines,” he said. litigation by way of letter. Such letters are Judge Sheppard indicated that the main not helpful and he may not read them focus should not be on pushing cases because “typically, they are truly ex parte,” STATION APPRAISALS, INC. because “the plaintiff’s lawyer will know he explained. how expeditiously he wants to get to Judge Sheppard is selective in how he (p) 215-887-1009 | (f) 215-887-2234 where he wants to go and because the assigns his judges pro tem to certain cases. true commerce cases are of such a kind, He said that if a pro tem has a certain spe- Real Property Valuations it’s sensible to try to settle.” cialty, such as construction for example, Bankruptcy Even though there has been some he will assign a construction case to that Divorce discussion about eliminating the case judge pro tem. Specialization in a certain management conference, Judge Sheppard area is important but not crucial. Estate Planning indicated that the conference is here to The criteria for serving as a judge stay. He explained that the conference pro tem are 15 years’ experience in the 25 Easton Rd. #203 is an important event because it forces handling of commerce court cases and Glenside, PA 19038 people to pay attention to their files in a desire to help. A judge pro tem is very [email protected] order to meet deadlines. With regard useful and beneficial to the program be- to track selection, he said that if there is cause the pro tem assists judges with the “The Attorney’s Appraisers” nothing extraordinary about a case and management of cases and can also assist

Philadelphia Bar Reporter June 2007 philadelphiabar.org In Their Own Words Penn Law Students Help Others, Themselves

One of the most satisfying aspects of law-related placement as a condition of legal services to indigent immigrants, In 2006, PLIP teamed up with Reed of my job is creating strategic partner- graduation. Th e program’s mission is to has grown from a fl edgling program of Smith to tackle asylum issues on a ships between public interest organiza- inculcate a pro bono ethic in our students three law students in 2002, to a diverse national scale. As part of this partnership, tions and student groups through which while serving the vast unmet legal needs community partnership involving the students work alongside Reed Smith pro we train and supervise hundreds of of the poor. Th e students can gain invalu- Nationalities Service Center, the Hebrew bono attorneys in Pennsylvania, Cali- students to extend the service delivery able legal skills; exposure to a wide range Immigrant Aid Society, and 37 student fornia and Washington, D.C. on circuit mechanism. Everyone of substantive areas of volunteers. Th e PLIC program has court immigration appeals. Currently, gains something. Th e By Susan J. Feathers law; and a sensitivity to resulted in a broad range of assistance to several PSP members assist Reed Smith legal services organiza- the legal needs of the community partners and their clients. on their pro bono representation of three tions can expand capac- indigent. PLIC participants perform country- Guantanamo detainees in a Petition for ity; students cultivate Th is year, the program condition and legal research to support Habeas Corpus fi led with the U.S. Dis- legal experience; and as facilitated 798 fi eld asylum and Violence Against Women Act trict Court of the District of Columbia. a result, we can assist placements at more than applications for petitioners from a host Other public service student-initia- in lessening the gap 400 public interest orga- of countries including the Dominican tives at Penn Law include Prisoner’s Legal between needs and nizations in Philadelphia Republic, Eritrea, Guatemala, Russia, Education Project, Penn Law Reproduc- resources in the com- and nationwide. Of Syria, and Togo. Recently, four Spanish- tive Rights Law Project, Animal Law, munity. those placed, more than speaking students responded to the swell Housing Rights and unemployment Now in its 18th year, 65 percent exceeded of intake calls resulting from the latest compensation, with several expansions the Penn Law Public the 70-hour pro bono municipal ordinance targeting undocu- underway. Service Program contin- requirement. Critical to mented immigrants, and served as a point ues to work with community partners to the program’s success is the ongoing sup- of fi rst legal contact for the Philadelphia Susan J. Feathers is assistant dean of Univer- provide legal education and assistance to port of the many legal organizations that immigrant community. sity of Pennsylvania Law School. those most in need. continue to partner with the program More than 5,200 students have and assist in training and supervising our For more information on the Penn participated in the program since its interns. Law School Public Service Program, inception. Penn was the fi rst law school Th e Penn Law Immigration Clinic, webCheck visit law.upenn.edu/psp. to require that students perform 70 hours a student-run project providing direct

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Smalley will be the panelists Jay Bushinsky’s voice is familiar to Daily News, will be the keynote speaker District Court Chief Judge Harvey Bartle for “Dealing with the Difficult Adversary most Philadelphians who have listened at the closing luncheon of the Federal III and Federal Courts Committee Chair - Tips from the Bench and Bar.” to his reports from the Middle East on Courts Committee’s Annual Federal Edward G. Biester III. The program will close with a brief KYW Newsradio for more than 30 years. Bench-Bar Conference on Friday, June 8 U.S. District Court Judge Mary A. presentation about the Third Circuit Bar Bushinsky recently appeared in person at Loews Philadelphia Hotel. McLaughlin, Alice W. Ballard, Scott F. Association from Nancy Winkelman and in Philadelphia, providing an insightful Six federal judges and a host of top Cooper and professor Catherine T. Struve closing remarks from Biester. Lunch and look at Mideast politics backed by his 40 practitioners will be among the panelists of the University of Pennsylvania Law remarks from Tierney will follow. years of experience in that region. for this annual event, offering 2.5 sub- School will be the panelists for “The Tuition, which includes a course book, Bushinsky, who is based in Jerusa- stantive and .5 ethics CLE credits. Third Circuit’s Model Civil Jury Instruc- breakfast and lunch, is $175 for members lem, spoke on April 30 as a guest of the “I am very excited about this year’s tions and Their Impact on Charging of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania or any Bar Association and the Brandeis Law conference. We have lined up a terrific Conferences.” other county bar association. Tuition is Society. He told the crowd that these group of judges and private practitioners U.S. Attorney Patrick L. Meehan will $155 for members admitted after Jan. are interesting times for Israel, which is who will lead what we expect to be some present remarks on ways to crack down 1, 2003; $195 for nonmembers; $99 for experiencing unprecedented economic very lively and informative discussions on the growing problem of identity theft. paralegals attending with an attorney; success at the same time that several about new developments and best prac- U.S. District Court Judge Berle M. $129 for paralegals attending alone; $90 politics scandals are roiling the Israeli tices,” said conference planner Charles S. Schiller and Stephen G. Harvey will then for judges and judicial law clerks; and $80 government. Marion, vice chair of the Federal Courts present “The New E-Discovery Rules for judges and judicial law clerks admitted A native of Buffalo, N.Y., Bushinsky Committee. - How are They Working in Practice?” after Jan. 1, 2003. continued on page 15 “Among the topics which will be Chief Judge Bartle, U.S. Bankruptcy covered will be the Third Circuit’s new Court Chief Judge Diane Weiss Sigmund model civil jury instructions, what the and Clerk of Court Michael E. Kunz will U.S. Attorney’s Office is doing about present reports on the state of the court. identity theft, how the new e-discovery U.S. District Court Judge Anita B. rules are working in practice and what to Brody, U.S. Magistrate Judge L. Felipe do when your adversary is being difficult. Restrepo, Laurence Z. Shiekman and To register online for the 2007 Discussion Forums Federal Bench-Bar Conference on WebCheck Friday, June 8, visit pbi.org.

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10 Philadelphia Bar Reporter June 2007 philadelphiabar.org YLD Update Improving Our City Takes Commitment

During a recent Board of Gover- For that reason, in 2005, the YLD nors meeting, a member of the Board created the program “Philadelphia 2020”, By the year 2020, many current young lawyers questioned the current role of the Bar which represents the YLD’s vision of the Association. Are we a trade organization kind of city Philadelphia should be in the will presumably become the city’s business, civic, or a civic association, or year 2020. Philadelphia and political leaders. a mixture between the By Alan Nochumson 2020 is also a call to two? I truly believe that duty to the most junior one of the primary pur- members of the legal been neglected due to either political in- creating a truly digital city that supports poses of the Bar Associa- profession to increase convenience or intolerance. economic development, social develop- tion is to be engaged as the infl uence of the bar On Wednesday, June 13, Philadelphia ment and helps close the digital divide in Philadelphians. for the betterment of the 2020 will host a luncheon to discuss this knowledge-based world. Despite being recently city. some of the cutting- Any way you recognized as the “Next By the year 2020, edge projects taking shape it, I truly hope Great City” by National many current young place in Philadelphia. you can attend the Geographic, young fami- lawyers will presumably You will hear about Bloglink Philadelphia 2020 lies still continue to leave become the city’s busi- how PhillyCarShare, luncheon in June Philadelphia for the sur- ness, civic, and political a nonprofi t organi- Visit philawdelphia.wordpress.com and join me as we rounding counties due leaders. Philadelphia zation, is maximiz- to see what the Association’s young make Philadelphia to a failing public school system and a cannot risk its future leaders being unen- ing the economic, lawyers are saying. a better place to live currently out-of-control crime rate. More gaged, uninformed and apathetic at the environmental, and work. To register disturbing, businesses avoid Philadelphia most critical juncture of its history. and social benefi ts for the luncheon, e- as a result of an oppressive tax system, bu- Since its inception, Philadelphia 2020 of reduced automobile dependence in mail Dawn Burger at dburger@philabar. reaucratic infl exibility and an inadequate has hosted a series of town hall-like meet- the city through community-based car org. workforce. ings at Bar Association headquarters. sharing. You will also hear about how the Philadelphia will never reach its full Th ese meetings have led to a city, through Wireless Philadelphia, has Alan Nochumson, the sole shareholder of No- potential unless and until the city govern- thoughtful and rather frank dis- entered into a partnership with interested chumson P.C., is chair of the Young Lawyers ment directly tackles these admittedly cussion of how Philadelphia public and private parties to provide wire- Division. Contact him at anochumson@ daunting challenges. may address the issues that have less Internet access for the entire city thus nochumson.com or call (215) 399-1346.

more than 150 attend yld comedy night Photos by Adrienne Cornwall Adrienne by Photos Heather A. Suydam Herrington and Abbie Y. DuFrayne (left photo) greet attendees at the Young Lawyers Division’s Second Annual Comedy Night on May 12 at the Acad- emy of Natural Sciences. Event chair Brian Chacker (right photo, from left) poses with headline comedian Ty Barnett and Chris Coccia, who was the opening act and master of ceremonies. More than 150 people attended the event, which raised money for the Philadelphia Bar Foundation.

philadelphiabar.org June 2007 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 11 attorneys reach out to public for law week ‘07

Clare Delaney meets with former Chancellor Edward J. Chacker at the May 1 naturalization ceremony. Delaney, a student at the High School for the Creative and Performing Arts, wrote the winning essay for the Chacker Essay Contest. She received a $1,000 scholarship toward her college education. Attorney Min S. Suh greets 94 new American citizens from 31 nations at a May 1 naturalization ceremony at the U.S. Courthouse. The ceremony also included remarks from Chancellor Jane Dalton and was ofﬁ ciated by U.S. District Court Judge Petrese B. Tucker (right).

Philadelphia music legend Kenny Gamble greets Attorneys (from left) Pauline Manos, Jill Soubel and Syreeta Peake offer legal advice during the Young jurors at Juror Appreciation Day on May 3 at the Lawyers Division’s Law Fair at the Gallery at Market East on May 2. Criminal Justice Center.

Chancellor-Elect A. Michael Pratt talks to students at the Lyons Jeff by Photos Young Lawyers Division’s Lawyer for a Day program on Stephanie Mensing and Dennis Young talk to students at the Greenﬁ eld School about life as a May 4 at the Bar Association. lawyer during a Lawyer in the Classroom session on May 4. Michael Hayes also spoke.

1 Philadelphia Bar Reporter June 2007 philadelphiabar.org Hundreds race in 28th annual 5K run/walk

Nearly 800 runners and walkers took part in the 28th Annual Philadelphia Bar Association 5K Run/Walk. Proceeds from the event beneﬁ t the Support Center for Child Advocates.

Michael Syrnick was the overall winner of the 5K race on Stacy Creamer was the fi rst May 20. He fi nished in 15:48, nearly 30 seconds ahead of woman to fi nish the race. She Wendy Beetlestone and Chancellor Jane Dalton meet before the second-place fi nisher. was the women’s winner in 2006. the 28th Annual 5K Run/Walk.

The Pennsylvania Superior Court team included (above, from left) Amy Keane, Benjamin Kohler, Philipp Yoon, Judge Jack A. Panella and Alison Panella. Drexel University Law School Dean Roger Dennis (below, left) and Luciana Gorum (below, right) prepare for the race. Photos by Jeff Lyons Jeff by Photos Ian Pilling and family get ready to cross the ﬁ nish line.

For more photos from the 28th Annual 5K Run/Walk on May 20, PhotoGallery visit philadelphiabar.org.

philadelphiabar.org June 2007 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 13 14 Philadelphia Bar Reporter June 2007 philadelphiabar.org and prime minister. President Moshe Bushinsky Katsav is accused of raping or sexually continued from page 10 harassing numerous women, and has stepped down as acting president. Mean- has been reporting from the Middle East while, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is since 1966 when he became a foreign cor- being investigated for allegedly providing respondent for the former Chicago Daily political favors to friends and accepting News. Although Philadelphians may only bribes. think of Bushinsky as KYW’s man in the “It’s kind of a shoddy, seamy, uncom- Middle East, his work is seen and heard fortable situation for the whole country on radio and TV, and in print, across the when the prime minister is being accused United States, Canada and Australia. In of all these improper acts,” Bushinsky 1980, he also founded CNN’s Jerusalem said. “It erodes the public confidence.” bureau. At the same time, a commission Bushinsky said that this is a difficult appointed by Olmert is investigating time to be a foreign correspondent mistakes made in the “Second Lebanon because unlike in the past, journalists are War,” which started in July 2006. The now often targeted by terrorist groups. war began after two Israeli soldiers were He gave the example of BBC reporter kidnapped. Bushinsky said that many Alan Johnston, who was kidnapped by Israelis are questioning the purpose and masked gunmen on March 12. tactics of the war, which killed 130 Israeli “We, the foreign correspondents, are soldiers and more than 1,000 Lebanese no longer what we thought we were - citizens. Lyons Jeff by Photo what I thought I was - immune, untouch- “It wasn’t my goal in life to be a war Jay Bushinsky has been reporting from the Middle East since 1966. He’s heard able, never in real danger even if there correspondent, and I never thought I locally on KYW Newsradio. were bullets flying overheard,” he said. would be one but I’ve covered four or five living there. It’s not been an ordeal by any “Unfortunately in the world of today, as wars, so I know a little bit about military means; I enjoyed every minute,” he said. you know, it’s not that way anymore.” tactics and a little bit about terrorism,” he “And it will be an even better country as Podcast Bushinsky said that he has an advan- said. “The prospect of finding hostages in time goes by. All of these problems will tage over many of his fellow correspon- a place like the Gaza Strip is like find- work themselves out. I can say that with Spotlight dents in that he speaks Hebrew. He first ing a needle in a haystack. Who knows experience.” To listen to the April 30 podcast of visited Israel in 1951 to study at the He- where they are? And the same has to do the program with Jay Bushinsky, visit philadelphiabar.org. brew University of Israel, and he married especially with Lebanon.” David W. Brown is an associate at Dechert his wife, Dvora, in Israel in 1952. He said Bushinsky said that it is ironic that LLP. that he has never accepted Israeli citizen- despite political problems, the Israeli ship however. He explained that part of economy is booming, with tourists and the reason for his decision is that Israeli foreign investment pouring into the na- citizens need to get permission from the tion. Meanwhile, he said that a new era 71% OF FIRMS MISPLACED government to visit Arab nations, and has begun with Arab states such as Saudi AND/OR DAMAGED CASSETTE TAPES that his job requires that he be able to Arabia making peace initiatives toward CONTAINING CLIENT go to various Middle East hot spots on a Israel in an effort to counter Islamic fun- INFORMATION, EACH moment’s notice. damentalism. Bushinsky said that he is AND EVERY MONTH* The loss of tapes could breach Bushinsky told the audience that these confident that despite its war-torn history, client conﬁ dentiality and are interesting times for reporters due to Israel will continue to thrive. expose the ﬁ rm to litigation. scandals surrounding Israel’s president “It’s a wonderful country. I’ve been

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philadelphiabar.org June 2007 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 15 Sunah in the City Work-Life Balance? For Women Partners, It’s Tough

The past few months have been the without fail, everyone said, “Hey, at least skinnier waistline. the answer like everyone else. I, myself, busiest I can remember in quite awhile. you have great billable hours.” As if that But don’t think I am kvetching. I have no clue how women do it. I imagine Being swamped at was going to make me consider myself very lucky. When I have women who have done it, did it with work, I have not gone By Sunah Park feel better! Sorry, but late evenings in the offi ce, I just concen- lots of sweat, compromise and sacrifi ce. I out to dinner, seen my that is no consolation. trate on getting my work done so I can have no doubt that certain men have also friends, attended board Consolation would have go home and sleep. I have no concerns struggled to balance work and home life meetings or exercised. been a 10-pound weight about keeping someone waiting at home, (I once overheard a male lawyer taking a I have been MIA for so loss. Indeed, I thought cooking anyone dinner when I get home break during a deposition to check up on long that a friend even that not going out to the or worry that I am neglecting a child. It is a daughter with a fever). But I have to say, accused me of having a lavish dinners I normally a luxury to worry only about myself and women who have achieved the trifecta of secret boyfriend! But lit- treat myself to (or get a privilege not to lift a fi nger when I get partnership at the offi ce, family at home, erally, I have been at the treated to) would have home. I know that a lot of other women and personal well-being garner the most offi ce, day and night and resulted in some down- cannot indulge in such selfi shness. I see respect and awe from me. I am not so most weekends. I was ward movement on the female colleagues torn between their re- certain I could do it. But I console myself secretly happy while ev- scale. But surprisingly, I sponsibilities at the offi ce and their desire that two out of three is not so bad either. eryone else complained gained weight instead. to go home to see their loved ones. And besides, I have great billable hours. that the weather in March and April was OK, maybe eating Mike & Ikes, Pringles I was on a panel once where a female crappy. Why should the sun shine when and ice cream for dinner, sitting in front audience member asked how women Sunah Park, a partner at Th orp Reed & I was stuck indoors? Of course, when- of my computer without moving, and can achieve partnership and maintain a Armstrong, LLP, is editor-in-chief of the Phila- ever I would tell anyone how busy I am, not exercising were not conducive to a household at the same time. I waited for delphia Bar Reporter.

LexisNexis Provides Access, Training to Foundation Grantees n By Maureen Mingey

For many years, LeXisNeXis has partnered with the Philadelphia Bar Foundation to provide crucial research resources at no charge to the nonprofi t public interest organizations that receive funding from the Foundation. LexisNexis hosted an open house and training event on May 2, which provided free, individualized training, along with complimentary breakfast and lunch, to 20 staff representatives from six diff erent PBF grantee agencies so that the organizations could maximize the impact of their LexisNexis grants.

“Th is year we wanted to provide the Foundation’s Lyons Jeff by Photo grantees with a more individualized training program Rod E. Wittenberg conducts a training session for Bar Foundation grantees on May 2. that addresses the specifi c research needs of the staff from each organization,” said Rod E. Wittenberg, regional or direct provision of services, and must receive funding uted to the successful work of our organizations on behalf client manager for LexisNexis. “We hope that the train- from the Bar Foundation in the preceding and current of our clients,” noted Ronda Goldfein, executive director ing program will help to expand the research capacity grant cycles. of the AIDS Law Project. “Pennsylvania, like most states, of each program, and enhance their ability to continue Applications for the LexisNexis research grants are has occupational licensing requirements that contain their critical work of protecting the legal rights of many accepted by the Foundation in December of each year, terms, such as ‘contagious or communicable disease,’ of the most vulnerable citizens of our community,” added and the grants are awarded in the beginning of January. which keep people with HIV/AIDS from certain jobs, Wittenberg. Th is year the Foundation awarded research grants to the such as barbering and haircutting, despite local, state and For each of the past several years, LexisNexis has following organizations: AIDS Law Project; Equality federal anti-discrimination laws. With our Lexis research contributed 240 hours of LexisNexis research time on an Advocates Pennsylvania (formerly Th e Center for Lesbian hours, we were able to prepare a list of all the regulations annual basis to PBF grantees free of charge. Th is grant and Gay Civil Rights); Friends of Farmworkers; Home- and convince the state Bureau of Professional and Oc- has a market value in excess of $200,000 each year. less Advocacy Project; Legal Clinic for the Disabled; cupational Aff airs to work with us to clarify the require- Th e Foundation incorporates the LexisNexis research Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center; Regional ments so that people with disabilities are not unfairly grant into its regular grant making process to ensure a fair Housing Legal Services; SeniorLAW Center; Society excluded from the workplace,” added Goldfein. and competitive allocation process. To be eligible for a Created to Reduce Urban Blight; Women Against Abuse grant of LexisNexis research hours, applicants must pro- Legal Center; and the Women’s Law Project. Maureen Mingey is executive director of the Philadelphia Bar vide free legal services, either through advocacy, referrals “Th e LexisNexis research grants have greatly contrib- Foundation.

1 Philadelphia Bar Reporter June 2007 philadelphiabar.org Bar Association Forms chancellor on the air Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association has been formed. Committee members are Alan M. Feldman, Chair, Gaetan J. Alfano, Michael G. Balent, Hope Caldwell, Andrew A. Chirls, Merritt A. Cole, Jane Leslie Dalton, Jeff rey L. Dashevsky, Patricia A. Dubin, William P. Fedullo, Laura A. Feldman, Sid- ney L. Gold, Michael B. Hayes, Kim R. Jessum, Sayde J. Ladov, Linda M. Martin, Scott A. Mayer, Joseph S. Mitchell III, A. Michael Pratt, G. Bradley Rainer, Steph- anie Resnick, Stacy A. Tees and Stewart M. Weintraub. Association Secretary John E. Savoth serves as a non- voting member of the committee. Th e committee has scheduled dates for its next meetings. Th ey are Th ursday, Sept. 6, 2007, at 12 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2007 at 3:30 p.m. and Th ursday, Oct. 12, 2007, at 3:30 p.m. Offi ces for which candidates are being solicited are vice chancellor, secretary, assistant secretary, treasurer, assistant treasurer, and fi ve seats on the Board of Governors, three of which are to be nominated by the Nominating Com- mittee. Each Board seat carries a three-year term. Individuals who wish to be considered for any of the above offi ces should submit a resume of their background and indicate the position for which they wish to run.

Photo by Mark A. Tarasiewicz A. Mark by Photo Materials should be submitted to the Chair of the Chancellor Jane Dalton relaxes before recording an interview with CBS 3 news anchor Marc Howard Nominating Committee, Alan M. Feldman, c/o Susan on April 26. The interview, which appeared on CBS 3’s “Newsmakers with Marc Howard,” was broad- Knight, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Market St., cast on April 29. Dalton discussed the work of the Commission on Judicial Selection and Retention. 11th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107-2911, no later than 5 p.m., Th ursday, Oct. 4, 2007.

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mittee, reminding women professionals It may also be due to “some of the myths a signifi cant other in her life who does n By Ria C. Momblanco that diligent planning, research, and and the mindsets that women grow up most of the money-managing, Martin preparation are equally important when with.” For example, Martin has often stresses that “it’s important that women As every accomplished attorney managing one’s personal fi nances. come across the mindset that “someone become involved … in building their knows, planning, research, and prepara- Martin observed that in her years of will take care of me.” Martin says that the fi nancial house.” tion are the keys to achieving a success- experience as a fi nancial planner, many truth is, the average age of widowhood is Th e fi rst step to good fi nancial plan- ful outcome for one’s client. Bronwyn women professionals tend to either pro- 56, and oftentimes, women profession- ning is to determine what your goals are. Martin, a fi nancial planner and a 2007 crastinate their fi nancial planning or leave als fi nd themselves in the “sandwiched” Martin suggests sitting down for a few Small Business Administration Women the planning to their signifi cant other. position of having to take care of older minutes and writing down what you in Business Champion of the Year, spoke She believes that this may be due, in part, relatives as well as their own children, would like to achieve at diff erent stages in to the Women in the Profession Com- to the time constraints that women face. nephews and nieces. Even if a woman has continued on page 22

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1 Philadelphia Bar Reporter June 2007 philadelphiabar.org Diversity continued from page 8 said Dalton, and while she agreed that most large law fi rms do want to have a more diverse workforce, “good intentions alone have not been suffi cient.” Houston, speaking not only from her experience with Campbell Soup, but also from her background in diversity management and development, stressed fi rst the business and economics of diversity. “As a company selling products around the world today, we need that rich mix of employees with diverse backgrounds, experiences, lifestyles, and perspectives to Lyons Jeff by Photo Moderators Paul Lancaster Adams and Gaetan J. Alfano are joined by Chancellor Jane Dalton and panelists really help us think through the changing demands of a Gwen Houston and Catherine McKnight at the April 30 Chancellor’s Forum on Diversity Best Practices. global consumer base,” said Houston. “Diversity and inclusions initiatives should enhance Organizations need to implement their plans and create ness to tie compensation and bonus structures to those your talent base, should make you more innovative, and benchmarks to track organizational change and behav- goals. “As a part of our annual review process, everyone at should drive your growth and client base penetration.” iors. Wachovia has a responsibility to our diversity initiatives.” Houston also explained the need for a fully imple- McKnight credited much of what she calls Wachovia’s Overall, the message from both women was clear: the mented strategy of diversity that starts with all aspects “diversity overhaul” to solid support and guidance from best way to ensure a diverse workforce is simply to insist of the business, from its customers to its shareholders. the top down. “Our CEO, Ken Th ompson, is a person that interviews and job openings are made available to “Diversity is more than just bringing in people that who gets it,” said McKnight. all qualifi ed candidates and that every member of the are diff erent than you and who have diff erent perspec- “Diversity at Wachovia is a business imperative,” she organization understands the need for, and benefi ts of, a tives. It’s all about including people and giving them the said, and “leadership is the key aspect of diversity initia- diverse workforce. chance to make valuable contributions.” tives.” Defi ning diversity and developing a plan for imple- She also credited the company’s readiness to imple- Brian K. Sims, an associate with Mark Seltzer & Associates, mentation are only half the challenge, said Houston. ment strategies and ideas for change as well as its willing- P.C., is an associate editor of the Philadelphia Bar Reporter.

to enhance the city’s economic well-being. accordinG to... Frontline But the recent fi gures reported by the continued from page 3 Workforce Investment Board demand that we must do more. We must be ready Th ere is much that all of us can do if we to redouble our eff orts by joining with Do You Plan on Seeing Any work together, share ideas and reaffi rm the new CEO of the Philadelphia School our commitment to the city and the District and the new mayor to invest in Summer Blockbuster Movies? region. the future of our city and make a real Of course the Bar Association is already diff erence for parents, students, taxpayers involved with the local schools through and employers. a variety of mentoring and outreach programs. And we have never hesitated Jane Dalton, a partner at Duane Morris LLP, to join with the Greater Philadelphia is Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar As- Chamber of Commerce and other groups sociation. Her e-mail address is Chancellor@ on issues and projects of mutual interest philabar.org.

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Wednesday, June 20 tee: meeting, 12:15 p.m., 11th fl oor Note: While the following listings have been verified prior to press time, any scheduled Workers’ Compensation Section Execu- Conference Center. Lunch: $7.50. event may be subject to change by the committee or section chairs. tive Committee: meeting, 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 26 11th fl oor Committee Room. Friday, June 1 mittee: meeting, 12 p.m., 10th fl oor Philadelphia Bar Foundation Golf Clas- Workers’ Compensation Section: meet- Law School Outreach Committee: meet- Board Room. sic: Th e ACE Club, Lafayette Hill, Pa. ing, 12 p.m., 11th fl oor Conference ing, 12 p.m., 10th fl oor Board Room. Registration: (215) 238-6347. Tuesday, June 12 Center. Lunch: $7.50. Committee on the Legal Rights of Lesbi- Women in the Profession Committee: Criminal Justice Section Executive Com- Federal Courts Committee: meeting, ans and Gay Men: meting, 12:30 p.m., meeting, 12 p.m., 10th fl oor Board mittee: meeting, 12 p.m., 10th fl oor 12:30 p.m., 10th fl oor Board Room. 11th fl oor Committee Room. Room. Lunch: $7.50. Board Room. Lunch: $7.50. Criminal Justice Section: meeting, 12 Monday, June 4 LegalLine: 5 p.m., 11th fl oor LRIS Wednesday, June 13 p.m., 11th fl oor Conference Center. Family Law Section: meeting, 12 p.m., offi ces. Appellate Courts Committee: meet- Lunch: $7.50. 10th fl oor Board Room. Lunch: ing, 12 p.m., 10th fl oor Board Room. Thursday, June 21 $7.50. Wednesday, June 27 Lunch: $7.50. Law Practice Management Division Medical-Legal Committee: meeting, 12 Tuesday, June 5 Technology Committee Executive Com- Thursday, June 14 p.m., 11th fl oor Conference Center. Philadelphia Bar Foundation Board of mittee: meeting, 11:30 a.m., 11th fl oor Legislative Liaison Committee: meet- Lunch: $7.50. Trustees: meeting, 12 p.m., 10th fl oor Conference Center. ing, 12:30 p.m., 11th fl oor Committee Board Room. Law Practice Management Division Thursday, June 28 Room South. Lunch: $7.50. Committee on the Legal Rights of Per- Technology Committee: meeting, 12 Minorities in the Profession Committee: sons with Disabilities: meeting, 12 p.m., Friday, June 15 p.m., 11th fl oor Conference Center. meeting, 12 p.m., 11th fl oor Confer- 11th fl oor Committee Room. Social Security Disability Benefi ts Com- Lunch: $7.50. ence Center. Lunch: $7.50. mittee: meeting, 12 p.m., 11th fl oor Family Law Section Executive Com- Lawyer Referral and Information Service Wednesday, June 6 Conference Center. Lunch: mittee: meeting, 12 p.m., 11th fl oor Committee: meeting, 12 p.m., 11th Delivery of Legal Services Committee: $7.50. Committee Room South. fl oor Committee Room South. meeting, 8:30 a.m., 10th fl oor Board Law School Outreach Committee: meet- Environmental Law Committee: meet- Elder Law Committee: meeting, 1 p.m., Room. ing, 12 p.m., 11th fl oor Committee ing, 12:30 p.m., 10th fl oor Board 10th fl oor Board Room. Lunch: State Civil Litigation Section: meeting, Room. Room. Lunch: $7.50. $7.50. 12 p.m., 11th fl oor Conference Center. Philadelphia Lawyer magazine Editorial Board of Governors: 4 p.m., 10th fl oor Lunch: $7.50. Friday, June 22 Board: meeting, 12:30 p.m., 10th fl oor Board Room. Law School Outreach Committee: meet- Thursday, June 7 Board Room. ing, 12 p.m., 10th fl oor Board Room. Friday, June 29 Quarterly Meeting and Luncheon: 12 Monday, June 18 Women’s Rights Committee: meet- p.m., Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Monday, June 25 Public Interest Section Executive Com- ing, 12 p.m., 10th fl oor Board Room. Bellevue, Broad and Walnut streets. Young Lawyers Division Executive Com- mittee: meeting, 12 p.m., 10th fl oor Lunch: $7.50. Tickets: $50, philadelphiabar.org. mittee: meeting, 12 p.m., 10th fl oor Board Room. Law School Outreach Committee: meet- Board Room. Friday, June 8 Young Lawyers Division Cabinet: meeting, 12 p.m., 11th fl oor Conference Alternative Dispute Resolution Commit- Federal Bench-Bar Conference: 8 a.m., ing, 12 p.m., 10th fl oor Cabinet Room. Center. Small Business Committee: Loews Philadelphia Hotel, 1200 Market meeting, 12 Unless otherwise specifi ed, all checks for luncheons and programs should be made payable to St. Information: pbi.org. p.m., 11th fl oor Committee Room. the Philadelphia Bar Association and mailed to Bar Headquarters, 1101 Market St., 11th Law School Outreach Committee: meet- Tuesday, June 19 fl ., Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2911. Send Bar Association-related calendar items 30 days ing, 12 p.m., 10th fl oor Board Room. Compulsory Arbitration Committee: in advance to Managing Editor, Philadelphia Bar Reporter, Philadelphia Bar Association, Monday, June 11 meeting, 12 p.m., 11th fl oor Commit- 1101 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2911. Fax: (215) 238-1159. E-mail: reporter@ Business Law Section Executive Com- tee Room South. philabar.org.

are attracted to pro bono because of the For more information about becom- Sara Woods clients and the mission and they feel very ing a volunteer with Philadelphia VIP, continued from page 4 deeply committed to doing service work. webCheck visit phillyvip.org. Others do it because they think they Woods said. “Th at starts before they be- should do it. Others do it because their come attorneys. Th at starts in law school fi rm tells them to do it. Others see it as a and before, if possible. We have a lot of networking opportunity. We need to fi nd videos, are available, depending on what VIP, Woods says. “Whether you’re a sole partnerships with law students right now. out what gets them motivated to do pro type of case the volunteer is looking for. practitioner or if you’re at a huge law If they get into pro bono once they’re law bono work,” she said. “We have practice groups at various fi rms fi rm, time is an issue. Th ere’s so much students, they’re more likely to do it once And once an attorney signs up to that meet regularly so they can discuss going on and access to people is 24/7. they’ve passed the bar. It becomes a habit volunteer at VIP, there is plenty of sup- their cases. We have listservs that help Fitting in your paying work, plus your and it’s something that’s natural to you,” port. Woods says she or a staff member people in diff erent areas. We have mentor family life and then adding in pro bono is Woods explained. will talk with the new volunteer and fi nd attorneys we can match up with younger challenging. Th at’s why we need to make To get more attorneys interested in out the kind of case on which they’d like attorneys to make sure they’re working it as easy as possible for people to vol- providing their services pro bono, Woods to work. “We want to know their interest through the case correctly. You’re not unteer. We need to let people know that thinks there needs to be a menu of op- and experience level. We want to make going to be alone if you take a case from when they take a case, they are supported. tions for people. sure we can fi nd a case that will fi t with us. You have this whole panoply of people It’s tough to fi nd the time. I know that “Th ere’s not one thing that’s going to their skills and their interests.” and materials to help them,” Woods said. from my own experience as a volunteer work for volunteer training. Certain folks Training materials, both manuals and Time is the biggest challenge facing attorney,” she said.

0 Philadelphia Bar Reporter June 2007 philadelphiabar.org Commentary Bush Changes Rules Again Over Detainees

President Bush is mucKing with visits a defense lawyer can make to confer attempting to prosecute? If the detainees White House seem to believe that they the legal system again. Last time I wrote with her client. Th e basis for this request are enemy combatants and should prop- should also be judge and jury in the about the White House’s attempts to was that the lawyers’ visits to see the erly be detained, I have every confi dence prosecution of these matters. Even if discourage pro bono ef- prisoners “cause unrest our system of justice will handle the the White House believes there is some forts by large Washing- By Bruce H. Bikin on the base.” Th e papers matters appropriately. What seems out of political conspiracy here to embarrass the ton fi rms on behalf of alleged that these visits line is the Justice Department’s attempt to president over his conduct of the Iraq Guantanamo detainees cause hunger strikes and stack the deck by seeking to interfere with war, there must be other means to address by urging large corpo- protests among the pris- the right of counsel and client to confer that issue besides destroying our criminal rations not to employ oners. It also was alleged and properly prepare their cases. Th ese justice and constitutional jurisprudence. those fi rms doing the that the visits are pretext are volunteer lawyers who are not getting Th e guilty should be punished under our pro bono work. Now for gathering informa- paid. Other than seeking justice through system of jurisprudence. To change the Mr. Bush is being even tion from the detainees the process, there seems to be little to rules because you do not like the detain- more blatant in his for release to the media. be gained by them (other than a bumpy ees’ political ideology makes us no better attempt to deny due pro- Let’s be clear. Th ese are trip to sunny Guantanamo) visiting their than anyone else in the Middle East. cess rights to detainees. allegations only. clients needlessly. In the U.S. Court of Since when does the Th is approach by the Justice Depart- Bruce H. Bikin, a partner at Montgomery, Appeals for the D.C. Justice Department get ment to a problem no one else perceives McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP, is an ad- District, the Justice Department has fi led to determine the rights and availability of leaves many with the feeling that, once visory editor of the Philadelphia Bar Reporter. papers seeking to limit the number of counsel to detainees, the very people it is again, the people associated with the

ing over as moderator in October 1999. Henrich Jr.; John B. Huff aker; Arthur J. K. Zimmerman. Quarterly Before coming to PBS, she spent fi ve Kania; Seymour Kanter; E. Brooks Keff er 60-Year Club continued from page 1 years at NBC News as congressional and Jr.; James J. Kilsdonk; Richard H. Knox; Judge Arlin M. Adams; David N. Rosen; political correspondent. While at NBC, Isador Kranzel; Peter J. Liacouras; Sidney and Martin J. Vigderman p.m. at the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the she covered the premier political stories Margulies; Edmund S. Pawelec; Lionel 65-Year Club Bellevue, Broad and Walnut streets. aff ecting the nation, including national A. Prince; William P. Quinn; Richard Herbert Brener; Pershing N. Calabro; Judge Sloviter was nominated to the political campaigns and conventions, leg- M. Rosenbleeth; Harold Rosenthal; Marvin Comisky; John M. Holton Jr.; bench in April 1979 by President Jimmy islation before Congress and the impeach- Edward E. Russell; Jeanne Ward Ryan; Albert W. Schiff rin; and I. Sidney Sher- Carter and received her commission on ment of President Clinton. Her reports Carl W. Schneider; Robert L. Seigle; win. June 21, 1979. She served as chief judge appeared on “NBC Nightly News with Sheldon Seligsohn; Ronald H. Sherr; 70-Year Club for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tom Brokaw,” “Today,” “Meet the Press” Irvin Siegel; Judge Dolores K. Sloviter; Murray H. Shusterman Th ird Circuit from 1991 to 1998. and MSNBC, the all-news cable network. Arnold L. Wainstein; Charles E. Wolf; Tickets for the June Quarterly Meeting Th e Philadelphia native received her A veteran journalist, Ifi ll joined NBC Edward L. Wolf; Bertram Wolfson; Merle and Luncheon are $50 and can be pur- B.A. from Temple University and gradu- News from Th e New York Times, where A. Wolfson; Bernard Wyman; Herbert chased online by visiting philadelphiabar. ated from University of Pennsylvania Law she covered the White House and poli- Yaskin; Norman P. Zarwin; and Barbara org. School in 1956. She worked as a law clerk tics. She also covered national and local in the City of Philadelphia Law Depart- aff airs forTh e Washington Post, Baltimore ment in 1955 and worked in private Evening Sun, and Boston Herald American. ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY / ETHICS MATTERS practice from 1956 to 1972. A native of New York City and a She joined the faculty of Temple Uni- graduate of Simmons College in Boston, versity School of Law in 1972, where she Ifi ll has also received 15 honorary degrees. was an associate professor until 1974. She She serves on the board of the Harvard was a full professor at Temple Law School University Institute of Politics, the Com- from 1974 to 1979. mittee to Protect Journalists, the Museum A lifelong champion of individual of Television and Radio and the Univer- rights, Judge Higginbotham had a legal sity of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College career that spanned nearly half a century. of Journalism. Since Marian Wright Edelman, founder Th e following is a list of new members 0ENNSYLVANIAAND.EW*ERSEYMATTERS.OCHARGEFORINITIALCONSULTATION and president of the Children’s Defense of the Association’s 50-, 60-, 65- and 75- 2EPRESENTATION CONSULTATIONANDEXPERTTESTIMONYINMATTERS Fund, delivered the fi rst Higginbotham Year Clubs: INVOLVINGETHICALISSUESANDTHE2ULESOF0ROFESSIONAL#ONDUCT lecture in 1999, notables such as Juan 50-Year Club Williams, Charles J. Ogletree, Chaka Fat- Albert Bartolomeo; Charles Basch; James C. Schwartzman, Esq. tah, Cornel West and Kweisi Mfume have Edward F. Beatty Jr.; Joseph Board- &ORMER#HAIRMAN $ISCIPLINARY"OARDOFTHE3UPREME#OURTOF0ENNSYLVANIA&ORMER&EDERAL0ROSECUTOR fi lled the role. man; Judge Alex Bonavitacola; Howard &ORMER#HAIRMAN #ONTINUING,EGAL%DUCATION"OARDOFTHE3UPREME#OURTOF0ENNSYLVANIA Ifi ll is frequently asked to moderate de- Brooks; Robert W. Costgan; Chester Dana Pirone Garrity, Esq. bates in national elections, most recently T. Cyzio; Jack E. Feinberg; Lawrence 2EPRESENTINGATTORNEYSINDISCIPLINARYETHICSMATTERSFORYEARS!UTHOR3PEAKERONETHICSMATTERS the vice presidential debate during the Goldberg; Larry J. Goldsborough; Daniel 1818 Market Street, 29th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103 2004 election. She spent several years as a H. Greene; Joseph E. Greene Jr.; David (215) 751-2863 “Washington Week” panelist before tak- C. Harrison; Martin Heller; William J. philadelphiabar.org June 2007 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 1 be huge in terms of lost interest and lost positive return on your investment. spouse receives the benefits. Finances tax-deferred opportunities. Martin also Martin also advises regularly maintain- Finally, be aware of your spending continued from page 17 recommends researching investment op- ing your long-term investments. Track habits and be reasonably disciplined when portunities and considering the long-term their progress, and if you have designated it comes to adhering to your savings and your life. Consider issues such as whether effects of an investment, prior to making beneficiaries, verify that the beneficiary investment strategy. “If you are given you plan to purchase property, whether a commitment. For example, before in- information is up to date. Often people direction and have a plan,” says Martin, you can have a comfortable retirement, vesting in something such as a fixed-rate, who change their marital status forget to “you get there faster with less worries.” and whether you would like to provide long-term CD, consider factors such as update their list of beneficiaries. This may for others. Also consider contingency inflation and taxes. Determine whether, later lead to an awkward situation where Ria C. Momblanco is an associate with Fine issues. For example, you or a loved one in the long run, you will end up with a a sibling, a deceased relative, or a prior Kaplan & Black, R.P.C. may experience a job loss, unexpected re- pairs, or an unexpected opportunity that requires an immediate and large amount of cash. While it is impossible to foresee the future, it is possible to determine how much you would like to have set aside in a cash reserve in the event that an unan- CLE COURSES ticipated high-dollar expense arises. “The general rule of thumb,” says Martin, “is 3- JUNE 6 months of your core expenses,” but you may need more or less, depending on the lifestyle that you would like to maintain during that period of time. After writing down your goals, priori- tize them. 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22 Philadelphia Bar Reporter June 2007 philadelphiabar.org Th an You Th ink” at the Large Loss vania Intergovernmental Cooperation Conference, hosted by the Property Loss Authority. People Research Bureau and the Liability Insur- ance Research Bureau in Austin, Texas. James M. Brogan, managing partner A. Michael Pratt, a cal Mass Tort Management Tactics and H. Ronald Klasko, founding partner of of DLA Piper’s partner with Pepper Assessing Confi dentiality Implications” Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP, Philadelphia offi ce, Hamilton LLP and and “International Master Class: Resolv- spoke at the 28th Annual Immigration has been inducted as Chancellor-Elect of ing Mass Tort Products Claims Filed by Law Update Seminar in Miami, Florida a Fellow of the Inter- the Philadelphia Bar Foreign Citizens in U.S. Courts.” sponsored by the Florida Bar Continuing national Academy of Association, received Legal Education Committee, the South Trial Lawyers. the Barristers’ As- Maria L.H. Lewis, Florida Chapter of the American Im- sociation of Philadel- a shareholder with migration Lawyers Association and the Dennis R. Suplee, a partner with Schnad- phia J. Austin Norris Miller, Alfano & Florida Bar International Law Section. er Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP, has been Award on May 19. Th e award is present- Raspanti, P.C., elected Vice President of the Internation- ed to a member of the Association who spoke at the Penn- Michael Meloy, a partner with Manko, al Academy of Trial Lawyers. has given distinguished service to both sylvania Bar Insti- Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP discussed the legal profession and the community. tute’s 13th Annual Pennsylvania’s residual waste program Marc Neff, a sole practitioner, lectured at Employment Law at the Pennsylvania Chamber of Busi- the 2007 Joint Annual Meeting of the Stephanie Resnick, Institute on April 19. ness and Industry’s 2007 Environmental Pennsylvania Assocation of Criminal De- a partner with Fox Laws and Regulation Conference and fense Lawyers and the Public Defenders Rothschild LLP Wendy Beetlestone, Trade Show on April 17. Assocation of Pennsylvania in the area of and vice chair of the a shareholder with Megan’s Law and the Litigation of Sexu- Philadelphia Bar Hangley Aronchick Richard C. Mason, a ally Violent Predator Status. Association’s Board Segal & Pudlin, au- member of Cozen of Governors, was thored the commen- O’Connor, was Paul R. Lewis of recently named co- tary “No Child Left recently appointed Stevens & Lee chair of the fi rm’s Litigation Department. Behind’s Account- vice-chair of the Ex- authored the chapter, ability And Access cess, Surplus Lines “Building Bridges Kathleen Ziga, a partner at Dechert, Provisions: An Inherent Tension Within and Reinsurance Between Employees presented “Th e Impact of the Pension Supplemental Educational Services Pro- Committee of the and Employers,” in Bill on the Mutual Fund Industry” at the grams” published in the April 19 issue of American Bar Association’s Tort Trial & the recently released Mutual Fund Directors Forum’s Seventh West’s Education Law Reporter. Insurance Practice Section. book, Negotiating Annual Policy Conference held April 12 Employment Disputes: Leading Lawyers in Washington, D.C. Kevin R. Marciano, a shareholder with Thomas Wilson, a on Strategies for Evaluating Client Claims, Anapol Schwartz, was the course planner partner at Mont- Determining Settlements, and Avoiding Rhonda Hill Wilson, of the Law Offi ces and moderator for the Pennsylvania Trial gomery, McCracken, Litigation, published by Aspatore Books. of Rhonda H. Wilson, spoke at the Lawyers Association seminar “A View Walker & Rhoads, Advanced Nursing Home Litigation: from the Bench” on March 30. LLP, was recently Richard J. Bortnick, Changing the Paradigm seminar on the admitted to the a member of Cozen topic “Ethical Issues Facing Attorneys Kay Kyungsun Yu of Pepper Hamilton American College of O’Connor, was Representing the Incapacitated” in At- LLP was a presenter at the ERISA Basics Trial Lawyers. honored by Th e lantic City, N.J. on April 26. seminar put on by the American Bar Ass- Philadelphia Hoyu sociation Joint Committee on Employee Scott B. Schwartz, a Chinese American David A. Searles, a Benefi ts. member of Cozen Association for his founding member O’Connor, lectured work representing of Donovan Searles, Bernard Eizen, a founding partner of on “Anti-Counter- members of Philadelphia’s Chinese com- LLC, spoke on the Eizen Fineburg & McCarthy, P.C, was feiting Measures munity in immigration cases. ethical issues aris- honored as the 2007 Man of the Year for from the Trademark ing in fee retainer the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Chap- Administrator’s Henry Ian Pass, a sole practitioner, agreements at the ter of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation Perspective” for the recently spoke about business and legal Fair Debt Collec- of America at the foundation’s 32nd an- International Trademark Association’s aspects of angel private equity invest- tion Practices Training Conference, nual Renaissance Ball on May 5. trademark administrators workshop ments at the Angel Venture Fair Educa- sponsored by the National Association of series. tion conference sponsored by the Private Consumer Advocates, in Tucson, Ariz. Robert C. Nagle, special counsel with Investors Forum. on March 25. Saul Ewing LLP, presented to the Hu- Todd C. Vanett, a man Resources Council of the Delaware partner with Strad- n Harris J. Sklar, of counsel to the Law Of- Credit Union League on April 4. ley Ronon Stevens NAMES ARE NEWS fi ces of Lawrence G. Metzger, was recent- & Young, LLP, has “People” highlights news of members’ ly appointed to the Board of Directors of Elliot D. Raff, a shareholder with Flaster/ been appointed to Alanawards, Nadel honors, a partner or appointments with Akin of Gump a the AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania. Greenberg, participated in the Associa- the board of trustees Strausscommunity Hauer or &civic Feld nature. LLP, Information recently tion for Corporate Growth New Jersey of the Walnut Street receivedmay be asent Distinguished to Jeff Lyons, AlumniSenior Manag- Service Richard Berman, a partner at Dechert 2007 Due Diligence Symposium in Th eatre. Awarding Editor, from Philadelphia the George Bar Washington Reporter, LLP, gave two presentations at the Am- Iselin, N.J. on April 25. UniversityPhiladelphia Alumni Bar Association, Association. 1101 Market erican Conference Institute’s Resolving James J. Eisenhower of Schnader Harri- St., 11th ﬂ ., Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2911. Mass Tort Product Liability Claims event Josh M. Greenbaum, a member of Cozen son Segal & Lewis LLP has been elected Fax: (215) 238-1159. E-mail: reporter@ in New York on March 29. Berkman’s O’Connor, recently spoke about “Dram to serve a one-year term as the Chairman philabar.org. Color photos are also presentations were “Developing Ethi- Shop Liability: Th e Exposure is Greater of the governing Board for the Pennsyl- welcome. philadelphiabar.org June 2007 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 3 A-BENT JayRoberts (9.625x12.5) 8/10/06 9:54 AM Page 1

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