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June 2002 The Monthly Newspaper of the Philadelphia Bar Association Vol. 31, No. 6 Ar ch e r 46 Association Member s to Spea k at Jun e Admitted to Supreme Court Qu a r t e r l y by Jeff Lyons

This year, both the Philadelphia Bar Association and former Detroit Mayor Dennis W. Archer are making history. The Association is celebrating its bicentennial and Archer, a former Michigan Supreme Court justice, is almost certain to be voted as the first African-American president of the American Bar Association. Archer will deliver the Judge A. Leon Higginbotham Jr. Public Interest Lecture at the June Quarterly Meet- ing and Luncheon on Tuesday, June 18. The luncheon will be held at the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Belle- vue, Broad and Walnut streets, beg- inning at noon. “We’re delighted to be able to wel- come Dennis Archer to Philadelphia during our bicentennial year because Dennis Archer himself is making his- tory,” said Chancellor Allan H. Gor- don. “He’s a trailblazer and an inspir- Philadelphia Bar Association members stand on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., after being admitted continued on page 3 to practice before the court on May 20.

Philadelphia Bar Association The special admissions ceremony selected by 10 Philadelphia law firms In This Issue ... Chancellor Allan H. Gordon was front was part of the commemoration of that have participated as Patriot and center at the U.S. Supreme Court the 200th anniversary of the Phila- Sponsors of the Association’s Century 4 Minority Judges in Washington, D.C., on Monday, May delphia Bar Association. It was the 3 celebration. 9 Charity Run 20, as he moved the admission of 46 first ceremony of its kind in more “I know this was a very proud day Philadelphia lawyers who were for- than 25 years. for these lawyers and their families 10 Law Week 2002 mally admitted to practice before the Lawyers who were admitted to and for the participating law firms,” nation’s highest court. practice before the high court were continued on page 8 17 Feasts to Famine

Visit the Philadelphia Bar on the Web at www.philadelphiabar.org • Look for Bar Reporter Online e-newsbrief every Monday morning Be Vigilant in Defense of Judicial Indepen d e n c e by Allan H. Gordon redress against big business or big gov- decide cases based on a careful exami- ernment? nation of the facts and thoughtful If you were accused of a crime and The process of removing judges analysis of applicable law, would be appearing before a judge, would you F R O N T L I N E from office is intentionally difficult, subjected instead to the vagaries of want the judge to decide your fate precisely to ensure fair and impartial shifting political currents. based on anything other than the law courts that are free to make unpopular Each year, the American justice sys- and the facts? decisions. For example, in the entire tem resolves some 100 million cases - Would you want to have to worry history of our nation, the House of simple, complex, routine, and extraor- that the judge might not be fair and Representatives has voted to impeach dinary. We cannot lose the forest for impartial? only 13 federal judges. Only seven the trees. Most cases are resolved suc- The answer is obviously, “No!” have actually been convicted in a trial cessfully - fairly and impartially. More than 200 years ago, the before the Senate and removed from Allowing a few high-profile, unrepre- founders of our nation considered office. Wisely no federal judge has ever sentative cases to guide our under- these same questions when they decid- been removed from office because standing of the justice system would ed to set judges apart from the other are those who seem ready to destroy Congress disagreed with the judge’s be like having the tail wag the dog. two branches of our government. They this delicate balance by attempting to judicial philosophy or with a particular American courts - the defenders of our created an independent judiciary. To inhibit judges from exercising their decision. And in every state, proce- most precious freedoms, the protectors this day, this system is the envy of the constitutional obligation to decide dures exist to discipline or remove of the individual against big govern- world. Foreign leaders recognize it as a cases fairly and impartially. Why? Not judges who act improperly. ment - are held up as examples for the masterstroke of government design. because any of the judges in question It’s OK to disagree with a judge’s rest of the world. We should commit Judges are bound to apply the steady have been accused of wrongdoing or decision in a case. But let’s be fair and ourselves to promoting better under- hand of the rule of law. Therefore, they improper conduct sufficient for reasonable if and when we go down standing and recognition of the are able to act without concern for the removal through impeachment or that road. Threatening and attempting American judicial system to ensure day-to-day whims of politics and pub- other disciplinary proceeding, but sim- to pressure judges through campaigns that our judges remain fair, impartial lic opinion. They can protect individual ply because of some highly publicized of misinformation, partial information, and independent. liberties while preventing a tyranny of rulings that some people don’t agree personal attacks and innuendo does a disservice to the judiciary and, ulti- Allan H. Gordon, a partner o at l sK b,y Gordon, Robin, the majority. with. Imagine if judges could be Shore &B e z a,r is Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Our progress as a society often has removed from the bench simply mately, to all citizens. Rather, we need Association. His e-mail addressh a is n c e l l o r @ p- h i l a ba r. o r g . been forged by a judiciary acting on because some powerful interests dis- to consider the entire case, the testimo- the basis of what is just, not just what agree with their decisions. Would the ny, the facts and the law. Know the is popular, a judiciary able to protect falsely accused have a fair opportunity judge’s entire record. Understand that ordinary citizens from politicians, big to vindicate themselves in court? judges are not politicians. They cannot government, uncaring corporations Would the evils of segregation have speak out in defense of their own and from each other. been challenged? Would ordinary citi- actions and rulings. If this were to Every now and then, however, there zens have an impartial forum to seek change, judges, whom we expect to

Editor-in-Chief Bruce H. Bikin, Esq.

Associate Editors Chancellor Testifies in Harrisburg Glenn F. Rosenblum, Esq. Molly Peckman, Esq. Sunah Park, Esq. Nina Wright-Padilla, Esq.

Contributing Editor Richard Max Bockol, Esq.

Advisory Editors Merih O. Erhan, Esq. Marc Reuben, Esq.

Director of Publications and New Media Mark A. Tarasiewicz

Managing Editor Jeff Lyons

Copy Editor Kate Maxwell

Associate Executive Director for Communications and Public Affairs Daniel A. Cirucci

Executive Director Kenneth Shear

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2 JUNE 2002 / BAR REPORTER JUNE QUARTERLY professor of Wayne State azine; one of the 100 Most University Law School. In Influential Black Americans continued from page 1 1985, Gov. James Blanchard by Ebonymagazine; and one ing model for everyone.” appointed Archer to the of the 100 Most Powerful Since he is the only nomi- Michigan Supreme Court. Attorneys in the United States nee, Archer is all but certain Archer was elected to an by TheNational Law Journal. to be voted president-elect of eight-year term in November While mayor, he helped to the ABA. After a year as presi- 1986. He resigned in 1990 to persuade General Motors to dent-elect, he would become resume private practice. stay in Detroit and to lure president in August 2003. He Archer was president of Compuware from the suburbs would become the first the Wolverine Bar Association to downtown; landed the 2006 African-American president of from 1979 to 1980, the Super Bowl; and saw the con- the 123-year-old organization. National Bar Association from struction of new baseball and He has earned national 1983 to 1984 and the State Bar football stadiums and three and international respect for of Michigan from 1984 to casinos downtown. his success in changing 1985. He is a life member of Under Archer’s leadership, Detroit’s image and direction. the Fellows of the American Detroit’s crime rate declined He served two terms as Bar Association and the each year of his administra- mayor, from 1993 to 2001. National Bar Association; a tion. He improved city ser- He received a Bachelor of fellow of the International vices with an unprecedented Science Degree in education Society of Barristers; and a life investment in employee train- from Western Michigan member of the Sixth Circuit ing, high-technology equip- University in 1965 and from Judicial Conference. He is also ment and a labor-manage- 1965 to 1970 taught learning- a member of the Advisory ment partnership that empha- disabled students at Duffield Board of the Brookings sizes continual process im- and Bunche elementary Institution Center on Urban provement. schools in the Detroit public and Metropolitan Policy. Previous Higginbotham schools. He earned a JD from Archer was named Public lecturers are Marian Wright Detroit College of Law in 1970. Official of the Year in 2000 by Edelman, Professor Charles After earning his law Governingmagazine. He re- Ogletree and Congressman degree, he worked as a trial ceived an Award of Excellence Chaka Fattah. The lecture was lawyer for several Detroit law and was named 1998 News- inaugurated by the Public firms, including Dickinson- maker of the Year by Engin- Interest Section in 1999 to Wright, where he is now eering News-Recordmagazine. honor the memory of the late chairman. He served as asso- He has been named one of Third Circuit Court of Appeals ciate professor of the Detroit the 25 most dynamic mayors Chief Judge A. Leon College of Law and adjunct in America by Newsweekmag- Higginbotham Jr. Dennis W. Archer New Members Joining Bar’s 50-, 60-, 65-, 70-Year Clubs As part of the June 18 Quarterly Burton Caine, Walter D. Campbell, John McCormack, Max Meshon, Peter Comisky, John M. Holton Jr., Judge Meeting and Luncheon, new members Rogers Carroll, David Cohen, William J. Platten, Walter W. Rabin, John S. Edward B. Rosenberg, Leonard Sarner, of the 50-, 60-, 65- and 70-Year Clubs Daniel, Victor L. Drexel, Edward C. Renninger, Judge Paul Ribner, Vincent J. Albert W. Schiffrin, I. Sidney Sherwin will be welcomed. The clubs honor German, Joseph K. Gordon, Judge Salandria, Judge Norma L. Shapiro, and Judge Alfred L. Taxis. attorneys who have been practicing Clifford Scott Green, Mervin J. Jules Silk, Arthur Silverman, Robert M. 65 Years: Myer B. Barr, Gabriel law for 50 years or more. Hartman, George J. Hauptfuhrer, Smith, Franklin H. Spitzer, Walter I. Berk, John Bishop, Medford J. Brown, This year’s honorees are: Milton P. King, Seymour Kivitz, Summerfield Jr., Kenneth Syken and Earl L. Cahan, Hyman Maron, Alex 50 Years: Robert L. Bast, Milton William R. Klaus, Arthur R. Littleton, Alfred D. Whitman. Satinsky and Murray H. Shusterman. Becket, Harold Berger, Sidney H. Black, Edward J. Marcantonio, James C. 60 Years: Herbert Brener, Nathaniel 70 years: James E. Gallagher and Herbert Braker, Christopher Branda, McConnon, Judge Thomas J. Budin, Pershing N. Calabro, Marvin Lena O. Ginsburg.

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BAR REPORTER / JUNE 2002 3 Minorities in the Profession Committee Judges Tell of Bench Life, Give Adv i c e

U.S. District Court Judges (top photo, from left) Theodore A. McKee, James T. Giles and Eduardo C. Robreno and Common Pleas Court Judges (right photo, from left) Frederica A. Massiah-Jackson and Nitza I. Quinones Alejandro took part in the April 30 panel discussion on minority viewpoints from the bench. by Areetha M. Carter environment to hear answers Also suggested for being a intention to include partners They noted that since it is to practical questions that better lawyer was “being pre- from various firms. often expected that minorities Have you always wanted would be beneficial not only pared” and “listening.” Also asked was whether are less than competent, the opportunity to chat one- to minority attorneys but to The much-debated subject the judges’ minority status minorities must demonstrate on-one with a judge with all attorneys. The co-chairs of minority hiring and reten- helped or hurt them in their through hard work and fairly free rein to ask ques- moderated the panel discus- tion in law firms in careers. Most of the panel knowledge that such a per- tions that would assist you in sion, which was attended by Philadelphia was raised, creat- suggested that minority status ception is completely incor- understanding how to per- about 70 attorneys. ing a perfect segue for the co- could be used to an advan- rect. form more efficiently and One of the first questions chairs to note that they are tage by being on top of the effectively in their courtroom? that the judges answered was working on a panel discus- game and exceeding the “what peeves them in court.” sion on this topic to take lower expectation that many Areetha M. Carter is staff counsel for the The Bar Association’s Philadelphia Bars A s o c i a t i o n . Minorities in the Profession Their answers included such place in the fall, and it is their people have of minorities. Committee created a forum prime irritants as “attorneys on April 30 to afford such an being unprepared,” “incompe- opportunity. tent lawyers,” “lawyers not NOTICE A panel of five federal and conceding issues,” “talking state minority judges partici- over the judge,” “not allowing COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA pated in a discussion attended the judge to ask questions,” GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL by both neophyte and sea- and simply “not knowing the soned attorneys who had the judge’s name.” Another very JUDICIAL ADVISORY COMMISSION chance to ask practical and practical question was asked FOR PHILADELPHIA – 1ST JUDICIAL DISTRICT meaningful questions of the about how to be a better judges. The panelists included lawyer. Answers to this ques- NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Judicial Advisory Commission for Philadelphia County U.S. District Court Chief Judge tion had some uniformity, is seeking applications from qualified attorneys who are interested in appointment to the office James T. Giles, U.S. District with the judges suggesting of Judge of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. Minimum qualifications for Court Judges Theodore A. that lawyers “expand their appointment are contained in the Pennsylvania Constitution and the Judicial Code. (42 Pa. C.S. McKee and Eduardo C. horizon” and not live and § 3101(a)). Interested persons must: (1) be a citizen of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, (2) Robreno, and Philadelphia breathe the law. They noted reside, for a period of one year preceding his or her appointment and during the appointed Court of Common Pleas that lawyers should spend term, within the judicial district, (3) be a member in good standing of the bar of the President Judge Frederica A. time doing things that take Commonwealth, and (4) be at least 21 years of age. Massiah-Jackson and them away from the practice Persons who meet these minimum qualifications and who are interested in appointment Common Pleas Court Judge of law, noting that doing so can obtain a copy of a Personal Data Statement from the Web site of the Governor’s Office of Nitza I. Quinones Alejandro. will ultimately increase a General Counsel at www.ogc.state.pa.us, select “About OGC”, and then select “Judicial Notices.” The mission of the lawyer’s overall knowledge Written requests for blank Personal Data Statements can also be submitted to: Minorities in the Profession base, which will ultimately be Gregory E. Dunlap Committee is to concern itself beneficial to an attorney’s Deputy General Counsel with issues that involve the practice. The judges pointed Office of General Counsel achievement and mainte- out that there needs to be a 333 Market Street, 17th Floor nance of equal rights for healthy balance between a Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17101-2210 Philadelphia minority attor- person’s professional and per- Fax: (717) 787-1788 neys. While there were some sonal life and that “being a minority-specific questions, lawyer is what you do, not The deadline for completion and submission of the confidential statement and resume is committee co-chairs Judge who you are.” One judge also Friday, June 7, 2002. All statements must be received by this date, unless a request for exten- Jacqueline F. Allen and Sunah noted that lawyers shouldn’t sion is granted. Park set out to create an open take themselves so seriously.

4 JUNE 2002 / BAR REPORTER Brennan 14th Annual Philadelphia Bar Foundation Golf Classic Nominations Go l f e r Registration Form Due Aug. 16 Mo n d a y , June 24, 2002 - Saucon Valley Country Club - Bethlehem, Pa.

Nominations are now being accept- Name ______Employer______ed for the Association’s William J. Bren- Address ______Phone/E-mail ______nan Jr. Distinguished Jurist Award that recognizes an individual who adheres US G A Index ______Club Af filiation, Golf Shop Phone ______to the highest ideals of judicial service. The award will be presented at the Oc- My check includes reservations for the following guests: tober Quarterly Meeting, said Francis P. Newell, chair of this year’s award com- Name ______Employer______mittee and partner at Mont-gomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP Address ______Phone/E-mail ______Any member of the state or federal US G A Index ______Club Af filiation, Golf Shop Phone ______bench, whether active or retired, who has made a significant, positive impact on the quality or administration of jus- Name ______Employer______tice in Philadelphia is eligible for con- Address ______Phone/E-mail ______sideration. Accomplishments worthy of recognition might include innovations US G A Index ______Club Af filiation, Golf Shop Phone ______in court administration; implementa- tion of pioneering case management Name ______Employer______techniques; issuance of an opinion with far-reaching, positive effects; assump- Address ______Phone/E-mail ______tion of a leadership role in areas affect- US G A Index ______Club Af filiation, Golf Shop Phone ______ing the administration of justice; publi- cation of a significant article, opinion or other scholarly work; and the like. I would like to play in a foursome with the following people: (Include name, employer and phone) U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice 1) ______2) ______William J. Brennan Jr. was the first recipient of the award, which was cre- ated in 1995. The award, which is now 3) ______4) ______named in honor of Justice Brennan, was subsequently awarded to President Judge Alex Bonavitacola of Philadel- Registration fees: Philadelphia Bar Association members: $450, non-members: $550. Space is limited! Slots are reserved for phia Common Pleas Court (1996); Judge Bar Association members and for sponsors of the Golf Classic. Any unreserved slots will be filled on a first-come, first- Phyllis W. Beck of Pennsylvania Super- served basis three weeks prior to the event. Notification will be made by phone. ior Court (1997); Chief Judge Edward R. Becker of the U.S. Court of Appeals for Checks should be made payable to the Philadelphia Bar Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Contributions over the 3rd Circuit (1998), Senior Judge $305 are deductible as allowed by law. Proceeds from the Golf Classic will benefit the delivery of legal services to victims of Louis C. Bechtle of the U.S. District po v e r t y , abuse and discrimination. Court for the Eastern District of Penn- sylvania (1999); and Chief Judge James Iam unable to participate in the Golf Classic but wish to make a tax-deductible contribution to the Philadelphia Bar T. Giles of the U.S. District Court for the Foundation in the amount of $ ______. Eastern District of Pennsylvania (2000). The award was not given in 2001. Please return registration form and fee to: Philadelphia Bar Foundation, Golf Classic, Members of this year’s award com- At t e n t i o n : Melissa Engler, 1101 Market St., 10th Floor, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2911 mittee include Ann B. Laupheimer of Blank Rome Comisky & McCauley, LLP Acopy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by and Sunah Park of Thorp Reed & calling toll-free within Pennsylvania, (800) 732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement. Armstrong, LLP. Nominations for the Justice Brennan Distinguished Jurist Award should be Register Now for Bar Foundation Golf Classic forwarded to Brennan Award, Attn: Genna Viozzi, Philadelphia Bar Asso- The Philadelphia Bar Foundation awarded for low team gross score. Classic is an important source of sup- ciation, 1101 Market St., 10th Floor, returns to Saucon Valley Country Club Saucon Valley adheres to a strict port for the annual grants program. Philadelphia, Pa. 19107, and must be in Bethlehem on June 24 for its 14th dress code with no exceptions. Men are Last year, the Golf Classic raised nearly received by 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16. Annual Golf Classic. required to wear long pants (no jeans) one third of all the funds distributed Each nomination should include a There is no increase in the cost of and women who choose to wear shorts by the Foundation. summary of the nominee’s accomplish- participation this year. Members of the must wear Bermuda-length shorts. In Established in 1964 as the charitable ments and any relevant supporting Bar Association can play for $450. Non- addition, metal spikes are not permit- arm of the Philadelphia Bar Associa- material, if desired, as well as the full members are invited to play for $550. ted. tion, the Bar Foundation is dedicated to name, address and phone number of The prices include all greens fees, golf This year’s Golf Classic will feature a ensuring equal access to justice for vic- both the nominee and the person sub- cart, lunch, refreshments and a cocktail silent auction and raffle with many ex- tims of poverty, abuse and discrimina- mitting the nomination. reception following the event. citing prizes donated by prominent tion. Enabled by contributions from A committee composed of experi- The Colburn Cup will be presented area retailers and restaurants. 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BAR REPORTER / JUNE 2002 5 Women in the Profession Committee Networking: More than Swapping Business Cards by Jeff Lyons put it on your right side. “When you’re shaking hands with someone, your Sometimes networking is as easy as eyes go to the right. It’s natural.” showing off your socks. She said it’s a good idea to read the That’s what Lyn Kremer, publisher newspaper before heading out to a of the Philadelphia Business Journal, does networking event so you have some to meet new people at networking small talk prepared. There are a num- events. ber of subjects that work well in these “I like to wear very cool socks,” instances – children, pets, books and Kremer told members of the Women in films – but some issues (abortion, for the Profession Committee at their May example) should be ignored. 16 meeting where she discussed net- “You don’t have to keep your net- working techniques. “People notice working to these kinds of events. them and they can be a real icebreak- Networking opportunities are every- er.” And with that, Kremer put her leg where – church, soccer games, the gro- up on the table, rolled up her pants cery store,” she said. and revealed a pair of light blue socks Although some in attendance with little ice cream cones on them. expressed concern about mixing social “I always wear a pin on my jacket. It situations with networking opportuni- also works as an icebreaker,” Kremer ties, Kremer said it’s a matter of finding told the 25 women in attendance. your own personal comfort level. “The idea behind networking is to “If you’re talking to a friend and build business and make money,” they seem like they’re in need of your Kremer told the group. When you’re services you can say something like ‘I going out to a networking event, she don’t want to trade off on our friend- said, you need to establish your pur- ship, but I think I have a solution to pose for being there. “You have to ask your problem,’” she said. yourself what is it that I want to And if you’re at a networking func- accomplish?” tion and don’t know anyone, there are “Networking is not about collecting several ways you can easily meet peo- business cards. It’s about making con- ple, Kremer said. tacts.” “Put yourself at the end of the food Kremer also explained the basics of table. That way, you’ll meet everyone. a “networking uniform.” “You should Don’t put yourself between the bar and always wear something with two pock- people, though. All you’ll do is make Lyn Kremer worked as a librarian and advertising sales representative before joining the ets – one for your own business cards, people mad,” she said. Philadelphia Business Journal as publisher. and one for the cards you collect dur- Another approach is to find some- ing the event.” one else who looks like they’re alone One more way to meet people is to feels funny at first but it works.” Placement of name tags is also and approach them and say something approach odd-numbered clusters of Why don’t you join conversations important, she said. When you’re like “Hello, I don’t know anyone here.” people and jump right into the conver- with just two people? “You might be putting on a name tag, she advised to That’s another great icebreaker. sation. “Interrupting is the game. It intruding on a deal,” she said.

6 JUNE 2002 / BAR REPORTER Fl e x i b i l i t y , Support Keys to Success, Happiness by Marla A. Joseph

It’s 8 p.m., the baby has been fed YLD Happy Hour June 6 at Twenty21 and bathed and is presumably down YLD UPDAT E The Young Lawyers Division will arrive will receive a ticket good for for the night (which is, of course, sub- hold its June Happy Hour jointly one free drink special. ject to change at a moment’s notice) with the Public Interest Section on The June Happy Hour is spon- and I am just starting my column, Thursday, June 6 at Twenty21 at sored by American Executive which is due in 36 hours. Early on in 2005 Market St. from 6 to 8 p.m. Centers, which will offer some give- my practice it was par for the course Free wine and beer will be aways. for me to be working late into the served from 6 to 6:30 p.m. and there Parking is available on the side of evening on a brief that was due the will also be complementary hors the restaurant and it is free for up to next day, but life as a mom has d’oeuvres. The first 100 people to four hours after 5 p.m. brought a new meaning to the concept of time management. Now that I have an unpredictable 6- Another significant indicator of a firm’s opposing counsel so they will return month-old son, I can no longer live a taining my sanity. First, it is essential culture is the “face-time” test. In today’s the favor. Recently, my son was hospi- life of spontaneity. Instead, I have to to have a flexible employer who real- era of fax machines, e-mail, cell phones talized with a respiratory virus and it stay ahead of schedule, because there izes your intrinsic value to the firm and laptop computers, there is no rea- really put things in perspective. From is always a new virus lurking around and is willing to accommodate your son why you should be required to the moment I learned how sick he was, the corner at my son’s day care, which schedule. Second, you must have a work only at the office. On a personal quite frankly, my work obligations will necessitate my absence from work strong and organized support system. note, my boss understands that I need seemed insignificant. Of course this for an unpredictable period of time. Finally, and most importantly, you to pick up my son from day care at a happened to be one of my busiest This is just one of the lessons I have must learn to go with the flow. reasonable hour, so unless I have a 5 weeks at work, and I was pleased to learned over the last six months as I As for the first item, if you are p.m. deposition (which occurs way too discover that opposing counsel on all have navigated my way through the already pregnant and are just begin- frequently as a workers’ compensation of my cases immediately agreed to labyrinth of motherhood, work and ning to ponder whether your firm will attorney), he knows that I turn into a reschedule depositions. I doubt that chair of the Young Lawyers Division of offer you a decent maternity leave pumpkin at 4:30 p.m. However, he also this would have occurred if I had not the Philadelphia Bar Association. package and a reasonable schedule knows that once my son’s head hits the developed a rapport with my oppo- About a year ago, when I told my upon your return, you may be too late. pillow, I will be continuing my work nents and treated them with respect. friends and family that I was expecting From the moment that I became a responsibilities. Finally, and most importantly, you a child and was also going to continue lawyer, my mission was to find a law In order for this juggling act to must learn to go with the flow. Just as working fulltime as the managing firm that provided a nurturing envi- work, you must also have a strong and in life, while we may like to think that attorney of my firm’s workers’ com- ronment for me to grow my practice as organized support system. Because my we have control over our world, the pensation department while simulta- well as a culture that encouraged its husband, David, and I are both attor- reality is that at a moment’s notice that neously chairing the Young Lawyers attorneys to spend time with their neys with court dates and depositions can change. In fact, while I thought Division, more than a few of them families. The best time to begin this that cannot be canceled last minute, with certainty that when my son went rolled their eyes at me as if to say, “Are search is when you are single and just we review our schedules a month in to sleep tonight I would be able to you insane?” I can honestly say that starting your career. When interview- advance to ensure that one of us can seize this moment of solitude to write nothing in life has prepared me for this ing at law firms, you should look at the either pick up or take our son to day this article, he just awoke crying. So, as juggling act, but I am thoroughly attorneys who are about five years care. We always try to have a Plan B in always, I will go to my son first and I enjoying the ride. While I by no means older than you to assess their quality effect (which typically involves calling can finish this article tomorrow. purport to be an expert in this area, of life. Are these attorneys working 14- upon one of our mothers) because at a there are three fundamental tools that hour days and spending most of their moment’s notice we need to be pre- Marla A. Joseph, chair of the Young Lawyers Division, is have helped me to effectively manage managing associate in the Workers’ Compensa t i o n waking hours at work? If so, I recom- pared if our son needs us. It is also department at Sacks, Weston, Smolinsky & Albert. Her e- all of these responsibilities while main- mend that you run for the door. important to be courteous and civil to mail address is mjoseph@sa ck s l a w. n e t .

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The Young Lawyers Division of the ken. July 22 at Phila. Cricket Club Philadelphia Bar Association is looking A day or two before the contest, The Young Lawyers Division and Cricket Club professional will be held for attorneys to volunteer two hours every volunteer judge will receive a USI Colburn Insurance Service will from 4 to 5 p.m. for those who are of their time to judge the 2002 Michael copy of the problem and correspond- hold their annual golf outing on new golfers or who can’t fit the tour- K. Smith Oratorical Contest on ing cases along with a letter summa- Monday, July 22 at the Philadelphia nament into their schedules. Tuesday, June 11, at the School rizing them. As always, the materials Cricket Club’s Flourtown Course. Instruction will be geared toward the Administration Building on 2120 are short and we do not expect any The tournament is open to all beginning and intermediate golfer. Winter Street in Philadelphia (behind attorney judge to put more than 10 Philadelphia young lawyers, friends The cost is $200 per person for the the Franklin Institute), either between minutes into preparing for the contest. and paralegals. Proceeds from spon- golf tournament, which includes 10 a.m. and noon or between noon Please e-mail Sheryl L. Axelrod at sorship of the tournament will benefit greens fees, cart, all meal functions and 2 p.m. [email protected] if you would the Philadelphia Bar Foundation, the and prizes. The contest, run by the YLD’s like to volunteer to judge the contest, charitable arm of the Philadelphia Bar Caddies are available for $40 per Executive Committee, provides an and if so, please specify whether you Association. bag, but there are a limited number of opportunity for Philadelphia-area 4th would like to sit on a morning panel The tournament begins at 1 p.m. caddies available. to 8th graders to present 15-minute from 10 a.m to noon, or an afternoon with a shotgun start. Registration The golf clinic is $60 per person, mock oral appellate arguments to panel from noon to 2 p.m. If there is begins at 11:30 a.m., when a barbecue which includes admission to the panels of volunteer lawyer judges. This someone in particular you would like lunch will be served and the driving evening event. year’s problem addresses the issue of to make sure is on your panel, please range will be opened. The event con- Registration is on a first-come, when, if ever, someone who accepts an include that information in your e- cludes with a buffet and awards cere- first-served basis. For more informa- engagement ring may be required to mail. There will be approximately four mony. tion, contact Stephanie Krzywanski at give it back if the engagement is bro- morning and two afternoon panels. A one-hour golf clinic with a (215) 238-6360.

BAR REPORTER / JUNE 2002 7 23rd Annual

by Manny D. Pokotilow

The law firms of Buchanan Ingersoll, P.C., Ratner Prestia, and Fox, Rothschild, O’Brien & Frankel, LLP, posted wins in the three divisions of the legal team competition at the Philadelphia Bar Association’s 23rd Annual Charity Run on May 19. This year’s race attracted more than 600 registered runners and walkers and raised more than $50,000 for the Sup- port Center for Child Advocates and the American Diabetes Association, Inc. Buchanan Ingersoll won the age- graded competition; Ratner Prestia took the male-only competition; and Fox Rothschild captured the female competi- tion. The results of the Charity Run may be viewed on the Association’s Web site, www.philadelphiabar.org. In individual competition, Neill W. Clark of Berger & Montague, P.C. finished From left, Supreme Court Admission Ceremony Co-Chair Nadeem A. Bezar, Chancellor Allan H. Gordon, former Chancellor and Century 3 first overall among members of the Bar Chair Abraham C. Reich and Ceremony Co-Chair Scott F. Cooper meet in a Supreme Court Conference Room prior to the May 20 ceremony. and Mary T. Tomich of Dilworth Paxson LLP finished first among women mem- COURT Robert N. Hunn, Jeffrey D. Hutton, Niki photo in front of the building. The bers of the Bar. continued from page 1 T. Ingram, Alan C. Kessler, David J. Philadelphia Bar Association gratefully The race, which is organized by the Kessler, Dana B. Klinges, Eric Kraeutler, acknowledges the support of the fol- Gordon said. “This is something that Philadelphia Bar Association Charity Run Denis James Lawler, Christine C. Levin, lowing Century 3 sponsors: we’ve looked forward to for a long Committee, was also sponsored by the Jan P. Levine, Peggy A. McCausland, Charter Sponsors: American time.” Philadelphia Bar Association, which was Peter S. Miller, James J. O’Toole, Linda Lawyer Media; Independence Blue The following members were admit- joined by Wawa, Inc., The Legal Intelligencer, Richenderfer, Roberto A. Rivera-Soto, F. Cross; PNC Financial Services Group; ted to practice before the Supreme USI Colburn Insurance Service and Philip Robin, MaryCatherine Roper, and USI Colburn Insurance Service. Court: Mark L. Alderman, Nadeem A. JuriStaff, Inc. James W. Schwartz, Ronald J. Shaffer, Partnership Sponsor: Bezar, Jeffrey Blumenfeld, Thomas A. Also joining to support the race as Mitchell J. Shore, Robert J. Simmons, Pennsylvania Bar Association Brophy, Wilson M. Brown III, Timothy legal sponsors were the firms of Blank David Snyder, James M. Sweet, Audrey Patriot Sponsors: Blank Rome J. Carson, Jenny Clarke, J. Gordon Rome Comisky & McCauley LLP; Caesar, C. Talley, Philip B. Toran, Scott L. Comisky & McCauley LLP; Dechert; Cooney Jr., Francis M. Correll Jr., Doreen Rivise, Bernstein, Cohen & Pokotilow, Vernick, Mary T. Vidas, Glenn A. Weiner Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP; Fox Roth- S. Davis, Charles A. Ercole, Bonnie G. Ltd.; Cozen O’Connor; Fox, Rothschild, and Jonathan D. Wetchler. schild O’Brien & Frankel, LLP; Klehr, Fatell, Hope M. Freiwald, Philip E. O’Brien & Frankel, LLP; Marshall The event included breakfast at the Harrison, Harvey, Branzburg & Ellers Garber, Amy B. Ginensky, Richard L. Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin; Court, a tour of the Supreme Court LLP; Kolsby, Gordon, Robin, Shore & Goldstein, John C. Goodchild III, Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & building and a commemorative group Bezar; Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Rhoads,LLP; Neil A. Morris Associates, Coleman & Goggin; Morgan, Lewis & PC; Pepper Hamilton LLP; Ratner & Bockius LLP; Post & Schell PC; Saul Prestia; Raynes McCarty Binder Ross & Ewing LLP; and Wolf, Block, Schorr and Mundy; Semanoff, Ormsby, Greenberg & Solis-Cohen LLP. Torchia, LLC; Wolf, Block, Schorr and Sponsor: Allegheny County Bar Solis-Cohen LLP; and Woodcock Association. Washburn LLP.

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8 JUNE 2002 / BAR REPORTER l Charity Run Raises More Than $50,000

Runners take off at the start of the May 19 Charity Run. More than 500 runners and walkers participated in the event on West River Drive.

William J. Payne and daughter Elisa prepare for the race.

Daniel J. Anders (above, from left) and Michael L. Viola meet before the 5K walk at the Charity Run. Former Chancellor Abraham C. Reich (right) crosses the finish line of the 5K race.

Some participants chose to run with family members, while others chose to run with pets.

BAR REPORTER / JUNE 2002 9 La w Week 2002 Gets YLD Invol v

Attorney Christoper L. Giddings offers legal advice during the Law Fair at the Gallery at Market East on May 1.

Mayor John F. Street presents a pr oclamation to YLD Chai

From a poster c in South Philadelp to offering free leg members of the Ph iation’s Young La the city during La theme was “Celeb Assuring Equal Ju of Law Week was where 63 people f took the oath of c Edward F. Chacker Mirela Zecevic, he her work.

Philadelphia 76ers community relations representative World B. Free Kim R. Jessum (left) and Marla A. Joseph (right) hang out with rapper Ms. Jade at the YLD’ s urges students to stay in school at the Law Week Luncheon. Law Week kickoff event April 29 at Bar Association headquarters.

Philadelphia City Councilman Angel Ortiz reads a Law Week resolution at the Law W e e k Law Week Co-Chairs Kim R. Jessum (left) and Melissa A. Schwartz (right) pose with Poster Contes Luncheon on May 3. left) Nicola Hayes, Ligia Tapia and Antonio Greo. The winning entries are displayed in the backgroun

10 JUNE 2002 / BAR REPORTER lv ed with Students, Community

hair Marla A. Joseph (right) and Law Week Co-Chair Melissa A. Schwartz. YLD volunteers work on a Habitat for Humanity home restoration project in South Philadelphia.

r contest to fixing up a house elphia, from visiting schools legal advice at the Gallery, Philadelphia Bar Assoc- wyers Division were all over Law Week 2002. This year’s ebrate Your Freedom - ustice for All.” Another part as a naturalization ceremony e from 29 different countries f citizenship and heard ker Essay Contest winner herself an immigrant, read

U.S. District Court Chief Judge James T. Giles (right) greets a new citizen following naturalization ceremonies at the U.S. Courthouse on May 1.

test winners (from center Chancellor-Elect Audrey C. Talley addresses new citizens at the natural - Former Chancellor Edward F. Chacker meets with Chacker Essay Contest winner Mirela ound. ization ceremony on May 1. Zecevic (right) of Abraham Lincoln High School and her mother.

BAR REPORTER / JUNE 2002 11 State Civil Committee 20th Jewish Law Day Celebrated Justice Newman Discusses Court Issues by Jeff Lyons

State Supreme Court Justice Sandra Schultz Newman has been put in charge of the Judicial Council of Pennsylvania’s Committee on Security and Bioterrorism, and one of the first things on her agenda is to make Philadelphia City Hall more secure. “City Hall is the first place I’m look- ing at. It’s so large, with so many entrances. It’s quite a target,” Newman told members of the Association’s State Civil Committee at its May 23 meeting. Justice Newman touched on a num- Jewish former Chancellors (bottom row, from left) Arthur G. Raynes, Allan H. Gordon (cur rent Chancellor), Deborah R. Willig, Seymour ber of subjects in her wide-ranging dis- Kurland, David H. Marion, (top row, from left) Lawrence J. Beaser, Mark A. Aronchick, Bennett G. Picker, Doreen S. Davis, Judge Leon cussion, including unified local rules Katz, Harold Cramer and Robert C. Daniels. Other Chancellors honored but not pictured are Edward F. Chacker, Abraham C. Reich, and civility between attorneys. Howard Gittis, Jerome E. Bogutz, Arlin M. Adams, Marvin Comisky and David Berger. Late Chancellors Bernard G. Segal, Louis J. “When I became head of the Goffman, Nathan L. Posner and Bernard M. Borish were also recognized. The Jewish former Chancellors were honored May 15 as par t statewide rules committee, I wanted to of the Association’s bicentennial celebration. Each was presented with most recent edition of the Jewish Publications Society Tenakh involve people on every level. I wanted (Old Testament). Inside each is a book plate commemorating their service as Chancellor of the Bar Association. to involve state legislators. I sent letters out to the president judges in every district, asking for copies of their local rules,” Newman said. “We’re trying to make Pennsylvania more lawyer friendly,” she said, adding Keynote speaker Abraham J. that all local rules have been put on Gafni (right photo, standing) the Supreme Court’s Web site. They can visits with former Chancellor be seen at http://www.courts.state- D o reen S. Davis and her hus- .pa.us/judicial-council/local-rules/. band, Robert J. Simmons befor e Justice Newman said she has been Jewish Law Day cer e m o n i e s . assured by the court administrator that Below, cur rent Chancellor Allan the rules posted online are up-to-date. H. Gordon reads a prayer and Justice Newman, who was the first Jewish Law Day co-chair Sayde woman elected to the Pennsylvania J. Ladov offers a welcome to the Supreme Court, urged practitioners to ceremony. check a county’s local rules online before doing any work in that county. “Nobody should feel unwelcome walk- ing into a courthouse,” she said. “You folks here in Philadelphia have some pretty good rules, which could be a model for the rest of the state,” Justice Newman said. When vis- iting the southwestern part of the state, she observed the filing process that worked well out there. “If they’re happy with the way things work, we won’t try to fix it,” she said. Justice Newman said she has talked to representatives from bar associations across the state to find out their needs and learn about their local customs. “We’ve put together a very workable unification of statewide rules,” she said. She said she’s enjoying her work as the supervising justice to the Court of Common Pleas. “It’s wonderful experi- ence for me to learn just how great the

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12 JUNE 2002 / BAR REPORTER Career Corner LexisNexis, Contract Attorneys Save Time, Money ALM Thanked by James LaRosa and Gary Mintz in-person interview with each candi- for failure to withhold and contribute date, the results of reference checks, the appropriate state and federal taxes. for Grants complete histories of where the candi- If a contract attorney is retained to Each year more and more attorneys The Philadelphia Bar Foundation recent- dates have been placed by the agency work on the firm’s or legal depart- are considering contract work (also ly commended LexisNexis and American in the past and evaluations of the can- ment’s premises, with their equipment, known as temporary or project assign- Lawyer Media for their special financial didates’ performance on those place- and someone from the firm or legal ments). The reasons candidates may commitments to the Foundation and its ments. department approves or signs off on consider contract work varies, but goal of funding equal access to justice. The time and cost of recruitment the contract attorney’s work, then that generally, there are two ways that a Philadelphia Bar Foundation Executive are also factors that need to be consid- attorney would likely be classified as match between a contract lawyer and Director Heather M. Bendit noted that ered when retaining a contract attor- an employee by the IRS. Arguably, the employer is made: a direct hire or LexisNexis has renewed its grant of ney. Unless a firm or legal department final approval of the contract attor- through an agency. research time for legal services attorneys, has immediate access to interested and ney’s work is all that is needed for him Some important issues need to be which approaches $70,000 in value, and available candidates, they will be or her to be considered an employee. considered when deciding whether to that LexisNexis has also contributed forced to use traditional recruitment Many agencies have taken on the retain a contract attorney indepen- $11,000, which will be used to support the methods like employment ads and responsibility of being the contract dently or through an agency. These Foundation’s annual grantmaking program. word-of-mouth referrals. attorney’s employer, thus relieving the issues include the quality of the candi- “We are proud to have LexisNexis as a These traditional methods cost time firm or legal department of any poten- dates available, the time and cost asso- benefactor and partner for the and money. There is the time spent tial tax liability. These agencies take ciated with recruitment and retention, Foundation,” she said. reviewing resumes, scheduling and responsibility for withholding the and the employment status of the con- American Lawyer Media also recently conducting interviews, and the cost appropriate taxes from the contract tract hire. renewed its $15,000 contribution to the Bar associated with placing recruitment attorney and paying the employer’s In many circumstances, legal Foundation, which is the Association’s ads. With the referral method, the can- portion of federal and state employ- staffing agencies can efficiently assist a charitable arm. “American Lawyer Media’s didate pool is often very limited. ment taxes. firm or legal department in retaining generous support enables the Bar By outsourcing the recruitment of a As the employer, the agency also quality contract attorneys at a lower Foundation to promote access to justice for contract attorney to an agency, a firm provides workers’ compensation cov- cost than direct retention. Moreover, a all the members of our community strug- or legal department can virtually elim- erage. A few agencies also provide legal staffing agency can often provide gling with poverty, abuse and discrimina- inate the time and costs associated supplemental professional liability access to a larger pool of pre-qualified tion. This contribution provides operating with recruitment. Once the need for a insurance to their contract attorneys. candidates than is available through support for legal services, and we are contract attorney is determined, the Obviously, it is important to con- traditional recruitment methods. proud to have American Lawyer Media as firm or legal department simply con- firm the employment and insurance Legal staffing agencies typically a benefactor and partner,” Bendit said. tacts the agency for available candi- status of a contract attorney before he maintain a roster of qualified and pre- “We greatly value our relationship with dates who meet the specific require- or she is retained through an agency. screened candidates. Because downsiz- the Bar Association and the Bar Foundation ments of the position. If the agency It has become an economic and ing, mergers and consolidations have and are pleased to contribute in any way does not immediately have an avail- competitive necessity for many law extinguished or greatly reduced the we can,” said Marjorie A. Weiner, president able candidate, the agency, not the firms and legal departments to retain size of many law firms and corporate and publisher of The Legal Intelligencer. firm or legal department, will incur the temporary and part-time attorneys. legal departments, a large number of The Philadelphia Bar Foundation annu- time and expense of recruiting for the Legal staffing agencies help fill that qualified attorneys, from all practice ally grants funds to more than 30 law- position. need and have become a viable alter- areas and experience levels, are regis- related public interest programs in the Another issue that may arise after native to direct contract hires. tered with legal staffing agencies for region. The Foundation is currently step- a contract attorney is recruited, inter- contract work. ping up efforts to increase major corporate Agency rosters also often include viewed and retained is that he or she James LaRosa, Esq., and Gary Mintz, Esq., are recruiters with Juri S t a f, f Inc., the exclusively endorsed legaland organization contributions from area quits before the assignment is finished. staffing agency of the Philadelphia Bars s o cA i a t i o n . sole practitioners who wish to supple- businesses and law firms. The Foundation’s ment their practices, attorneys who If the attorney was obtained indepen- L a R o as can be reached at (215)1 - 75 9100, extension 3 02 or by e-mail at jlarosa @ j u ri s t a.com, f f Mintz can be grants help to fund legal services for those dently, the recruitment process must r e ahed c at (215) 751 - 9100, extension 315 or by e-mail have recently relocated to this area, who need but cannot afford such services. attorneys seeking a new position, begin again, possibly with a deadline at gmintz@juri s t a f f. c o m . retired attorneys wishing to continue looming. With an agency, a qualified work on a limited basis, attorneys replacement attorney may only be a seeking experience in new practice phone call away. Career Planning and Placement areas, law professors seeking research Agencies are also a useful tool from and writing projects, recent law school when several contract attorneys are graduates, attorneys seeking employ- needed for a project such as document ment while pursuing a new career, production in a large litigation matter. attorneys seeking flexible hours for For such a project, an agency can personal and/or family reasons, and recruit and retain several attorneys, attorneys seeking more control over assign a team leader and quickly find Career counseling and résumé review services their work schedules. replacements should any team mem- by appointment, Agencies that specialize in the ber decide to leave before the project Mondays from 9 to 11 a.m. and Fridays from 1:30 to 4 p.m. placement of attorneys can help assure is complete. at Bar Headquarters. For an appointment, call Cindy Towers at the retention of a contract attorney One of the most important issues to (215) 751-9100, extension 301 who is specifically suited for a particu- consider when retaining a contract lar position or project. Many agencies attorney is his or her employment sta- JuriStaff, the only legal staffing agency endorsed by the Philadelphia Bar maintain a database that enables them tus. In recent years the Internal Association, provides temporary, temporary-to-permanent and direct-hire to identify appropriate candidates for Revenue Service has been looking placements of attorneys, paralegals and support staff. their clients’ specific requests. Typically, very closely at the misclassification of these databases are programmed to employees as independent contractors. allow a search for candidates with spe- If a firm or legal department employs Learn more at cific areas of practice, years of experi- a contract attorney as an independent www.juristaff.com or www.philadelphiabar.org ence and educational background. contractor and the IRS determines that Additionally, these databases store he or she was an employee, the firm or call JuriStaff at (215) 751-9100, ext. 301. recruiter notes detailing the agency’s could face potential penalties and fines

BAR REPORTER / JUNE 2002 13 Nominating Committee Formed for Elections

The Nominating Comm- Marla A. Joseph, Victor F. committee. assistant treasurer, and five and indicate the position for ittee of the Philadelphia Bar Keen, Ronald A. Kovler, Susan The committee has sched- seats on the Board of which they wish to run. Association has been formed. J. Kupersmith, Marsha L. uled dates for its next meet- Governors, three of which are Materials should be sub- Committee members are Levick, Lynn A. Marks, Linda ings. They are Tuesday, Sept. to be nominated by the mitted to the Chair of the Chair Carl S. Primavera, F. Rosen, Judith Frankel 10, at noon, Tuesday, Oct. 15, Nominating Committee. Each Nominating Committee, Carl Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua, Merritt Rubino, Richard S. Seidel, at 4 p.m., and Wednesday, Oct. Board seat carries a three-year S. Primavera, c/o Mary Kate A. Cole, Doreen S. Davis, David J. Steerman, Joseph A. 16, at 4 p.m. term. Nolen, Philadelphia Bar Norman E. Donoghue II, Sullivan and Audrey C. Talley. Offices for which candi- Individuals who wish to Association, 1101 Market St., Rochelle M. Fedullo, Bruce A. Association Secretary dates are being solicited are be considered for any of the 11th Floor, Philadelphia, Pa. Franzel, Rudolph Garcia, Allan Sayde Joy Ladov serves as a Vice Chancellor, secretary, above offices should submit a 19107-2911, no later than 5 H. Gordon, Niki Ingram, non-voting member of the assistant secretary, treasurer, resume of their background p.m., Friday, Oct. 11.

2002 SANDRA DAY O’CONNOR AWARD NOMINATION FORM Nominees The Sandra Day O’Connor Award was named in honor of the first woman Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court and is given annually to an outstanding woman attorney in the Philadelphia area. The recipient is expected to exemplify the qualities that Justice O’Connor has demonstrated in her life and work. Therefore, the Award Committee gives preference to Sought for those nominees who have achieved prominence and the highest degree of professional excellence in their field over a sus- tained period and who have openly and visibly used their position and stature in the community to mentor, promote and O’Connor advance other women lawyers. Specific criteria follow:

Award Criteria: • Female attorney with law practice or other professional activities in Philadelphia. Award • Acareer path that demonstrates superior legal talent and ability characterized by unique The Women in the Profession contributions to and significant achievements within the legal community. Committee is seeking nominations for • Advocacy for the advancement and equal treatment of women in the profession, as well the 2002 Sandra Day O’Connor Award. as the community. Deadline for nominations is Friday, • Areputation for mentoring other women in the profession. June 28. The award is conferred annually on a woman attorney who has demon- Return the completed form with all additional materials by Friday, June 28, 2002 to: O’ConnorAward, strated superior legal talent, achieved Women in the Profession Committee, Philadelphia BarAssociation, 1101 Market St., 11th fl., Philadelphia, Pa. significant legal accomplishments and 19107-2911. has furthered the advancement of women in both the profession and the community. Nominee’s Name:______Title: ______This year, the award presentation will be made during the Bar Firm/Organization:______Phone:______Association’s Quarterly Meeting in October. Business Address:______The committee established the award in 1993 to recognize the impor- ______tant contributions that women attor- neys in Philadelphia have made to the Nominator’s Name: Title: ______legal profession. That year, U.S. Supreme Court Firm/Organization: ______Justice Sandra Day O’Connor presented the first award to U.S. District Court Phone: ______Judge Norma L. Shapiro. The award has since been presented Business Address:______to the late Juanita Kidd Stout, former Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme ______Court, Deborah R. Willig, first woman 1/ Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Please use 8 2-x-11" sheets to answer the following questions. Association, Marina Angel of the 1. How long have you known the nominee? Temple University Beasley School of 2. What has been your association with the nominee? Law faculty, Third Circuit Court of 3. Describe the nominee’s professional accomplishments. Appeals Judge Dolores K. Sloviter (for- 4. What is the nominee’s most significant accomplishment? mer Chief Judge), U.S. District Court 5. Describe how the nominee has been an advocate and used her position and stature in the community to advance, and Judge Anita B. Brody, Leslie Anne Miller, first woman president of the provide career opportunities for, women lawyers generally. Pennsylvania Bar Association, Lila G. 6. Describe what the nominee has done to mentor, promote and advance other women lawyers. Roomberg of Ballard Spahr Andrews & 7. Describe other activities in which the nominee has engaged that have advanced women inside and outside the legal Ingersoll, LLP, and the late Judge Judith community. J. Jamison. For more information, e-mail com- Nominators must provide answers to questions 1-7. Nominators are encouraged to include additional material on the nom- mittee co-chairs Rochelle M. Fedullo at inee, such as curriculum vitae, press clippings, résumé, however, no more than three letters in support of the nominee will [email protected] or Roberta D. be accepted. Nomination forms may refer to and incorporate information submitted within the past three years for the nom- Pichini at [email protected]. inee. The nominator is also responsible for ensuring submission of current information for the nominee as well.

14 JUNE 2002 / BAR REPORTER Federal Courts Committee June 14 Bench- B a r Conference Wil l Be ‘the Best Ever ’

Attorneys and judges who practice coordinator Abraham C. Reich of Fox, in the local and federal courts can min- Rothschild, O’Brien & Frankel, LLP and gle, learn and earn CLE credits at the two judicial panelists: District Judges 2002 Federal Bench-Bar Conference on Norma L. Shapiro and Lowell A. Reed Jr. Friday, June 14 at Ashbourne Country They will be joined by attorneys C. Club in Cheltenham, Pa. Clark Hodgson of Stradley Ronon The event is cosponsored by the Stevens & Young, LLP and Sherry A. Philadelphia Bar Association’s Federal Swirsky of Schnader Harrison Segal & Courts Committee and the Pennsylva- Lewis LLP. nia Bar Institute (PBI). Conference participants will hear a “This year’s Federal Bench-Bar “Report from the U.S. Attorney’s Office,” Conference is expected to be the best presented by U.S. Attorney Patrick L. ever. With the guidance of Chief Judge Meehan. Topics will include terrorism, Court, City James T. Giles, the court’s liaison to the Project Safe Neighborhood, predatory Bench-Bar Conference, Judge Robert F. lending and crime mapping and intelli- Thank Jurors Kelly, and clerk of court Michael Kunz, gence. we have planned an extraordinary pro- The second panel discussion, “Best Philadelphia Common Pleas Court gram,” said Federal Courts Committee Practices in Civil Litigation: A Review of Administrative Judge James J. chair Howard Scher. Practices in This Jurisdiction and Fitzgerald III (top photo) is presented “We will address such hot topics as Others,” will feature program coordina- with a proclamation from City electronic case filings, technology tor Jami Wintz McKeon of Morgan, Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds courtrooms, security issues and media- Lewis & Bockius LLP and the following Brown in honor of Juror Appreciation tion. We expect a large turnout from panelists: U.S. District Court Judge Jan Day on May 6 at the Criminal Justice the court and bar, perhaps the largest E. DuBois, attorneys Robert C. Heim of Center. Lynn A. Marks (right), execu - ever,” Scher said. Dechert, H. Laddie Montague of Berger tive director of Pennsylvanians for “We urge all practitioners in federal & Montague P.C. and Howard D. Scher. M o d e rn Courts, welcomes jurors to court to attend this Bench-Bar Next, a presentation of “Recent their day of service, which included a Conference. Not only will an attorney Developments and Hot Topics” will continental breakfast and door prizes be able to increase his/her substantive include clerk of the court Michael E. that were chosen by Councilwoman knowledge of a particular topic, but Kunz’s annual report on the state of Blondell Reynolds Brown and practical and hands-on advice will be the court, discussions of electronic case Common Pleas Court Judge Genece E. given. The Bench-Bar is also an excel- filing and courtrooms, court security, Brinkley (left in bottom photo). lent opportunity to interface with the video conferencing and new mediation federal court judges in an informal and rules, and a bankruptcy court update. fun setting,” said Stephanie Resnick, Joining Kunz will be Chief Judge Giles, committee vice chair and coordinator U.S. District Court Judge Petrese B. of this year’s conference. Scher, partner Tucker, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge in Buchanan Ingersoll P.C., and Resnick, Kevin J. Carey, U.S. Magistrate Judge partner in Fox, Rothschild, O’Brien & Linda K. Caracappa, Program Frankel, LLP, are course planners for the Coordinator Mary F. Platt of conference. Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & The conference, an educational and Rhoads, LLP, and attorneys James M. recreational event for federal court Becker of Saul Ewing LLP and Michael practitioners and judges, offers 2.5 sub- H. Reed of Pepper Hamilton LLP. stantive and .5 ethics continuing legal Chief Judge Giles and committee education credits and will be held from chair Scher will then lead a session on 8:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. On-site registration “Good and Welfare” and Scher will and a continental breakfast begin at make closing remarks. 7:30 a.m. Litigators and judges will then A cocktail reception and lunch will discuss topics of interest in the Eastern follow the conference. District of Pennsylvania. Following an Tuition is $135 for members of the on-site luncheon, the afternoon is open Pennsylvania, Philadelphia or any for relaxing and golf. other county bar association or any U.S. District Court Chief Judge James cosponsoring organization, $115 for T. Giles will open the conference with members admitted after Jan. 1, 1998 welcoming remarks. Resnick will then and $155 for nonmembers. One copy of introduce the first session, “A Panel the 2002 Federal Bench-Bar Conference Discussion of the Role and course manual is included with regis- Responsibilities of Local Counsel.” tration. The materials are not available The session will feature program for separate purchase.

BAR REPORTER / JUNE 2002 15 process and career changes, particular- ly useful for lawyers with diverse inter- ests. Knowing how much time and Tell Us What You Think! L E T T E R S effort it takes to plan changes in a pub- The Philadelphia Bar Reporterwelcomes letters to the editors for publication. lication, I congratulate the paper for its Letters should be typed. There is no word limit, but editors reserve the right to Paper’s Positive Changes new phase. condense for clarity, style and space considerations. Letters must be signed to Merih O. Erhan verify authorship, but names will be withheld upon request. Letters may be mailed, faxed or e-mailed to: Jeff Lyons, Managing Editor, Philadelphia Bar Reporter, To The Editor: Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Market St., 11th floor, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107- As a longtime member of the edito- A Small Price to Pay 2911. Phone: (215) 238-6345. Fax: (215) 238-1267. E-mail: [email protected]. rial family of formerly The Retainer, now the Philadelphia Bar Reporter, it is a plea- To the Editor: sure to see the gradual changes in the With all due respect to Bruce Bikin’s However, this type of article seems Taking my shoes or belt off is a small paper. I am writing this not as an advi- opinion (and I used to work with to cast doubt on our government and price to pay if that keeps a jetliner sory editor, but as an objective observ- Bruce), I do not see his point at all is inappropriate (in my view) when we from crashing into another one of our er of the paper. I was gratified to see (May 2002 Philadelphia Bar Reportercom- are at war. We should be on the same buildings and avoids killing thousands the May issue of Philadelphia Bar Reporter, mentary). Yes, lawyers are “keepers” of team—-let us not forget that we have of innocent people. Send this article to which has a balanced representation of certain freedoms and we have a been and may be under attack at some some of our victims’ families from the news items, Philadelphia Bar activities responsibility to society to ensure con- point in the near future. Who knows 9/11 attack and I think they will tell and some informative pieces. I find the stitutional freedoms are not overrun by how much security we need? Bruce you what to do with it. articles on Municipal Court, mediation the state. admits he does not know himself. John DiNome

Wednesday, June 12 Criminal Justice Section Executive Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Medical-Legal Committee – meeting, 4 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Thursday, June 13 Elder Law Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Cabinet Room. Securities Regulation Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Conference Center. Note: While the following listings have been verified prior to press time, any scheduled event may be sub- Committee on Legal Rights of Lesbians and Gay Men – meeting, 12:30 p.m., 11th floor ject to change by the committee or section chairs. Committee Room. Monday, June 3 Monday, June 17 Public Interest Section Executive Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Board of Governors Cabinet – meeting, 8:30 a.m., 10th floor Board Room. Family Law Section – meeting, 4 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Business Law Section Executive Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Tuesday, June 4 Tuesday, June 18 Young Lawyers Division Law, Life and Lunch – noon, 11th floor Conference Center. Quarterly Meeting and Luncheon – noon, Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue, Broad and Wednesday, June 5 Walnut streets. Delivery of Legal Services Committee – meeting, 8:30 a.m., 10th floor Board Room. Wednesday, June 19 Young Lawyers Division Executive Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Section Chairs Meeting with Chancellor – 8:30 a.m., 10th floor Board Room. Thursday, June 6 Workers’ Compensation Section Executive Committee – meeting, 10:30 a.m., 11th floor Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee – meeting, 12:15 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Committee Room. Lunch: $8.50. Family Law Section Executive Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Committee Room. Civil Rights Committee – meeting, 12:15 p.m., 11th floor Committee Room. Workers’ Compensation Section – meeting, noon, 11th floor Conference Center. Lunch: $7. Philadelphia Bar Reporter Editorial Board - meeting, 12:30 p.m., 10th floor Cabinet Room. Professional Responsibility Committee – meeting, 4 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Environmental Law Committee – meeting, 12:30 p.m., 11th floor Conference Center. Lunch: LegalLine – 5 p.m., 11th floor LRIS offices. $7. Thursday, June 20 Friday, June 7 Women in the Profession Committee – meeting, 10th floor Board Room. Lunch: $7. Board of Governors Midyear Retreat – 8 a.m., 11th floor Conference Center. Adoption Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Committee Room. Legislative Liaison Committee – meeting, 12:30 p.m., 11th floor Conference Center. Monday, June 10 Business Law Section Pro Bono Committee – meeting, 4:30 p.m., 10th floor Cabinet Room. Friday, June 21 Social Security and Disability Benefits Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Conference Tuesday, June 11 Center. Lunch: $7. Solo and Small Firm Management Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Philadelphia Lawyer Editorial Board – meeting, 12:30 p.m., 11th floor Committee Room. Lunch: $7. Diversity Committee – meeting, 12:30 p.m., 11th floor Committee Room. Monday, June 24 Divorce-Equitable Distribution Committee – meeting, 4 p.m., 11th floor Committee Room. Philadelphia Bar Foundation Golf Classic – Saucon Valley Country Club, Bethlehem, Pa. Tuesday, June 25 Criminal Justice Section – meeting, noon, 11th floor Conference Center. Lunch: $7. Compulsory Arbitration Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Lunch: $7. STATE CIVIL changed over the years. “Please have decency and under- Young Lawyers Division Cabinet – meeting, noon, 10th floor Cabinet Room. continued from page 12 standing when it comes to your col- Wednesday, June 26 judges are here. Philadelphia judges get leagues and adversaries. When lawyers Women’s Rights Committee – meeting, 12:15 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. a bad rap sometimes and it’s unde- act more civilly toward one another, Thursday, June 27 served.” judges will follow,” she said. “We (the “I haven’t let being on the Supreme Supreme Court) can’t make people Lawyer Referral and Information Service Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Committee Court go to my head, ego-wise, but I kind, we can’t make them care.” Room. have let it go to my head as to what I “You never used to see turnover at State Civil Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Lunch: $7. want to accomplish,” she said. law firms like there is today. It was Board of Governors – meeting, 4 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Justice Newman lamented the lack unheard of to see someone working at Unless otherwise specified,h all e ksc c for luncheons and programs should be made payable to the Philadelphia Bar of civility between attorneys, noting a firm for six months and then moving Association and mailed to Bar Headquarters,1 01 Market 1 St., 11th fl., Philadelphia, Pa.1 0197- 2 911. Send Bar that things were better for a time fol- on. It’s not just young lawyers either, Association-related calendar items 30 days in advance to Managing Editor, Philadelphia Bar Reporter, Philadelphia Bar lowing the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11. there are lawyers from my generation Association, 11 01 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa.1 0197- 2 911. Fax: (215) 23 8 - 12 67. E-mail:r e p o r t e r @ p h i l a ba r. o r g . She also mentioned how loyalties have doing this.”

16 JUNE 2002 / BAR REPORTER Fol l o w Your Nose, Enjoy Tru s t FEASTS TO FAMINE Trust some of the dominating late night placemats emulating a ceiling affecta- 13th & Sansom Streets decibels. Earlier dining is quieter. tion above. (215) 629-1300 Tables are square and cherry wood. As hearty breads arrive, your feet Behind, are wooden slats in the shape tap upon a terrazzo floor, anticipating by Skinny D. Bockol of planters’ shutters. The settings are more surprises. And they are many. pre-prepared with white plates, Imagine pan-Mediterranean dim The second thing you notice about wine/water glasses, utensils resting on sum, erumpent in the form of tapas at this bumptious, blasphemous and napkins, one full olive oil bottle with a continued on page 18 balmy former bank is row upon row of whiskey pourer atop, and basket weave upside-down long incandescent orange-red lava lamps hanging from the ceiling. The hand-blown luminar- ies throw glowing accolades onto pale and/or dark patrons’ skins, making everyone seem ardently amber. The first thing you notice is that the cement pavement blocks, along 13th and Sansom Streets outside, are pock- marked with crepuscular Crayola-col- ored bulbs embedded from below. You begin to smile immediately, and then, upon entrance, can’t help but chuckle upon sighting the second thing. Now, go to the bathroom whether you have to go to the bathroom or not. Meander toward the silvery stainless steel ocean liner wide steps, and tubu- lar arm rail leading downward into an underground faux pool. Hold the rail and take the steps. Immersed finally in the deep end, you feel as startled as if you were Casey Jones in a unisex lock- er. Here, men and women are inter- mittently entwined, underwater, wash- ing up swimmingly. You begin to blink to clear your mentally-fogged goggles, slowly and embarrassedly backing up the steps, ogling and laughing. This can’t be true: all sexes in the same bathroom? For you to sea. A huge circular bar dominates the eating areas. This tappy portion accom- modates neighborhood blokes of all ages, vestments, colors and sizes. To be clear, this watering hole is an invitation to diversity and camaraderie. The dozen and a half beers on tap are a testament to the differential in tastes, and the vaulted variety of martinis, a signal of the pervasive playfulness among preferences. There are also spe- cial “electronic cocktails” that literally put your lights out. They are grandly iced concoctions of apricot and vanilla vodkas with unusual strength, into which have been placed a glowing lighted ice cube. The frigorific light lasts for nine hours, or as long as you do, whichever comes thirst. I head past a smoking area to the bar’s right. This mini-lounge’s “furni- ture” resembles what high school kids used in the ‘50s to decorate and section off the Marlboro-Newport addicts from the rest of the school lunch hall. A chain-link hospital curtain divides the smokers’ cafeteria from the main din- ing room. Select non-smoking seating along the far wall enhanced by banquettes, whose cushiony fabric absorbs at least

BAR REPORTER / JUNE 2002 17 FEASTS TO FAMINE continued from page 17 Pro Bono Opportunities Now Listed Online $3 per plate. You become the trustee of Attorneys interested in learning on “Sections and Committees” to be An online resource center is under hewed miniature servings, four or five about pro bono opportunities can linked to the Public Interest Section’s construction for law firms wishing to of which, with the breads or pita, can now visit the Philadelphia Bar page, then click on “volunteer oppor- create or enhance a pro bono pro- make a meal. Smokey chick pea hum- Association’s Web site for help. tunities” in the “Pro Bono Corner.” gram within their firm. mus, goat cheese and green olive truf- The Delivery of Legal Services There you will find information “We hope that these online ser- fles, grilled octopus, cigares (fired Committee and the Philadelphia Bar about pro bono law agencies in vices will make volunteering in Moroccan meat-stuffed pastries), clam Foundation have created a “Pro Bono Philadelphia and the cases for which Philadelphia easier,” said Philadelphia and chorizo salad, lamb and pine nut Corner” on the Bar Association’s they need volunteers, along with Bar Foundation Executive Director meatballs, truffled French fries, Moorish Public Interest Section Web page. training opportunities as well as gen- Heather M. Bendit, adding that com- kebabs and spicy almonds are favorites. Visit www.philadelphiabar.org, click eral information about volunteering. ments and suggestions are welcome. The hummus is bold with a sweet aftertaste, truckling to your throat’s insistence to swallow. Cigares meander crisply with pastry flakes and chopped meat from left jaw to right jaw, and back again in toothsome delight. Baby Haitian clams dance in a shared salad platterette with chopped chorizo. The former are de minimis delectations which fit on no more than two prongs of a fork. The latter supple- ment with garlic exponents. They dis- solve upon your tongue in a flexuous flash. The kebabs and meatballs should be eaten with the French fries, which are unlike any you’ve tasted before: cheese-churned spuds fried in truffle oil and dried to raddled crispy lengths. They complement both ’babs and ’balls, giving mouthfuls a spumescent froth about one’s lips. For appetizers, one may also opt for a cheese platter (with roasted dates and orange harissa compote) ($14.50), flat- breads with olives, sun-dried tomatoes, or rosemary parmegiano ($5) and sal- ads or pizzas, none of which exceeds $8. I will not describe such entrées as the rabbit and wild mushroom ragout with pappardelle noodles ($14), or the lobster cannelloni with orange-scented pumpkin puree and shaved funnel salad ($17), or the Moroccan-spiced roasted salmon with warm lentil salad and citrus sherry vinaigrette ($13), or the hamburger abroad with mozzarella, gorgonzola or manchego cheese and parmegiano-truffle French fries ($9), except to say that their redolence is dauntless and precedes them by twenty meters. What’s most invigorating about Trust is its olfactory triumphs. There exist intense smelling barbicons over which a diner gratefully passes. If you close your eyes as the food is served, your nose tells you that you’re on a Greek island cruise, or at a café in Fez, a luncheonette in Istanbul, a farm- house kitchen in Sicily. And as any good lawyer has learned over the years, follow your nose. DUM SPIRO SPERO

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18 JUNE 2002 / BAR REPORTER Emmanuel O. Iheukwumere , an for the Wilt Chamberlain Memorial W. Scott Magargee, a member of associate with Eaton & McClellan, has Fund. The fund was developed by Cozen O’Connor, was recently named been appointed chair of the Minority Cozen and former Sixers player and as a Distinguished Advocate for 2002 P E O P L E Bar Committee of the Pennsylvania Bar coach Billy Cunningham to provide by the Support Center for Child Association. college scholarships to local students Advocates. Andrew A. Chirls, a partner with who show dedication and promise in Wolf, Block, Schorr and Solis-Cohen Eric A. Weiss, a shareholder with athletics and academics. Michael A. Hamilton, a member LLP, was a featured speaker at the Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman of Cozen O’Connor, was a speaker at Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the & Goggin, has been appointed chair of Jay Barry Harris and Michael S. the Practicing Law Institute’s CLE semi- Arts’ recent executive leadership train- the Federation of Defense and Corpor- Saltzman, partners with Fineman & nar “Insurance Law, Understanding the ing program titled “On the Front Line: ate Counsel’s Products Liability Bach, P.C., recently addressed insurance ABC’s,” held on April 8 in New York. Nonprofit Leadership in Turbulent Section. professionals at the annual claims con- Times.” ference conducted by the Pennsylvania Stanton M. Lacks, principal in the Andrea McCormick, an associate Association of Mutual Insurance law firm of Lacks & Associates, recent- Timothy J. with Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Companies in Harrisburg. ly served as an instructor at the Sam- Carson, a partner Coleman & Goggin, participated in a uel Netsky Institute of Gratz College. with Saul Ewing Workers’ Compensation Practice CLE Brenda He taught a course on crime and pun- LLP, was named the seminar on May 16. Frazier- ishment that explored various forms of 108th president of Clemons, chief punishment in Jewish and American the Pennsylvania Thomas D. Paradise, a partner legislative aide to law from fines to the death penalty. Bar Association with Fox, Rothschild, O’Brien & Philadelphia City during the organi- Frankel, LLP, has been appointed to the Councilwoman Susan R. Freedman, attorney and zation’s Annual Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Marion B. Tasco, president of S. Freedman and Comp- Meeting May 1 to 3 in Hershey. Professional Liability Committee and has been inducted any, Inc., presented “Due Diligence 201” the Professionalism Committee. into the Douglass at The Paralegal Leadership Institute Patrick J. O’Connor, president and Society by the Associate Alumnae and sponsored by Corporation Service CEO of Cozen O’Connor, lectured on Barry L. Cohen, a senior associate Douglass College, Rutgers University. Company on April 30 in New York. commercial litigation at the with Thorp Reed & Armstrong, LLP, The Douglass Society recognizes the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s (PBI) has been named chair of the outstanding achievements and contri- Alan S. Kaplinsky and Burt M. Master Advocate Series on April 25. Intellectual Property Section of the butions of Douglass alumnae in their Rublin, partners at Ballard Spahr Pennsylvania Bar Association. professional, academic and civic areas Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP, spoke at the The law firm of Willig, Williams & of expertise. annual Practicing Law Institute Davidson has received the Michael L. Viola, a partner with Consumer Financial Services Litigation Pennsylvania Bar Association Women Shainberg & Viola, and Patricia A. William E. Gramlich and conference. Kaplinsky spoke and in the Profession Commission’s first- Dubin, of the Law Offices of Patricia Jennifer Daniels of Blank Rome chaired the conferences, held in New ever Award for the Promotion of A. Dubin, were recently speakers on Comisky & McCauley LLP presented a York City on April 1 and 2 and in San Women in the Profession. the subject of family law at the 38th seminar on the confidentiality of med- Francisco on May 13 and 14. Rublin Annual Convention of NALS of Penn- ical records in New Jersey on May 1 in spoke at the New York City program. Gerald A. sylvania, which was hosted by the Mount Laurel, N.J. McHugh Jr., a Philadelphia Legal Secretaries Assoc- Steven G. Winters, a partner with partner with Litvin, iation. Daphne Goldman and Jonathan Wolf, Block, Schorr and Solis-Cohen Blumberg, Matusow H. Lander, both of counsel with LLP, has been elected to the Board of & Young and presi- Louis W. Fryman, chairman of Fox, Blank Rome Comisky & McCauley LLP, Directors of the Philadelphia Estate dent of the Rothschild, O’Brien & Frankel, LLP, was were lecturers at the Pennsylvania Bar Planning Council. Philadelphia Bar recently elected chairman of the State Institute’s May 13 course on the funda- Foundation, has Ethics Commission of the Common- mentals of estate planning. Philip G. Kircher, a member of been elected to the wealth of Pennsylvania by his fellow Cozen O’Connor, presented a seminar International Academy of Trial commissioners. John F. Ledwith, a shareholder on cross examination of the expert Lawyers. with Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, witness as part of a CLE seminar on David J. Shannon, an associate Coleman & Goggin, participated in the direct and cross examination. Kevin B. Scott, a with Leonard, Tillery & Sciolla, LLP, has Federation of Defense and Corporate partner at Fox, been named chairman of the Narberth Counsel’s presentation “Don’t Get Susan L. White, a partner at Rothschild, O’Brien Borough Zoning Hearing Board. Shifted in the Courtroom – Expert and Hepburn Willcox Hamilton & Putnam, & Frankel, LLP, Electronic Discovery Pitfalls” on March LLP is featured in the June 2002 issue recently discussed Kelly Phillips Erb, an attorney 6 in Boca Raton, Fla. of Orivigation, an independent music financing religious with The Erb Law Firm, PC, recently publication that serves as a resource schools at the taught the course “Starting and Oper- Leslie Anne for Philadelphia musicians. National ating a Non-Profit” as part of the Miller, a share- Association of Mount Airy Learning Tree education holder with Higher Educational series. McKissock & Facilities Authorities 2002 Spring Hoffman P.C., has Workshop in Denver. Joshua Horn, an associate with Fox, been named one of Rothschild, O’Brien & Frankel, LLP, has the Women Making Names Are News Patricia M. Dugan, senior partner been elected as the first male president History by the “People” highlights news of with Dugan, Carver and Kosinski, was of The Shipley School Alumni Greater Philadel- a featured speaker at the Eastern members’ awards, honors or Association. The Shipley School had phia Chapter of the National Assoc- appointments of a civic or com- Regional Conference of Canonists held been an all-girls institution until 1972. iation of Women Business Owners. May 6 to 8 at the Hilton Hotel and munity nature. Information may Towers in Harrisburg. be sent to Jeff Lyons, Managing Stephen A. Cozen, founder and The law firm of Manko, Gold, Editor, Philadelphia Bar Reporter, chairman of Cozen O’Connor, has been Katcher & Fox, LLP has been Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Jay A. Dubow, a partner with Wolf, selected by Operation Understanding named Small Business of the Year by Block, Schorr and Solis-Cohen LLP, was Market St., 11th floor, Philadelphia, Philadelphia as the recipient of its the Southern New Jersey Chamber of Pa. 19107-2911. Fax: (215) 238-1267. a course planner for the Pennsylvania Distinguished Community Leadership Commerce. The award was presented Bar Institute’s annual federal securities E-mail: [email protected]. Award for 2002. He also recently spear- at the annual Pinnacle Awards Dinner Photos are also welcome. law forum on April 26. headed the spring kickoff fund-raiser on May 8 in Voorhees, N.J.

BAR REPORTER / JUNE 2002 19 Support Center for Child Advocates Celebrates 25 Years

Frank Cervone, executive director of the Support Center for Child Advocates, is greet - ed by Sesame Street’s Cookie Monster at a celebration marking the 25th anniversary of the Center. Cervone was joined by Maida R. Milone, president of the Center ’s board, and her son, Matthew. The event was held at the Kimmel Center on April 30. Cookie Monster was in attendance because the Sesame Workshop was honored with the Support Center’s Judge Lois G. Forer Child Advocacy Aw a rd. For more information, visit the Support Center for Child Advocates Web site at www.advokid.org.

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