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The Monthly Newspaper of the Philadelphia Bar Association Vol. 44, No. 1 January 2015 Diversity Action Plan Approved ■ By Jeff Lyons
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS HAS APPROV- ed a Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan to ensure the Association fulfills its commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. Te Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan was approved at the Board’s Dec. 18 meet- ing. According to the Plan, all Association leaders are expected to promote diversity and inclusion in the profession as set forth in the Statement of Diversity and Inclu- continued on page 18 Photo by Jeff Lyons Jeff by Photo Chancellor-Elect Albert S. Dandridge III received a warm ovation following his inaugural remarks on Dec. 9. Community Service, Help for Vets, Attorneys Top Dandridge’s Agenda
■ By Jeff Lyons endary attorneys who helped “usher in a inclusive firm. Hopefully, that type of Philadelphia Bar Association new sense of what it was to be a “Phila- tradition lives on,” he said. Segal served Annual Gold Sponsors COMMUNITY SERVICE, PROMOTING delphia Lawyer.” as Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar programs to help veterans and enhanc- “I am reminded of when Attorney Association in 1952-1953. ing opportunities for all attorneys will General William A. Schnader was joined “Te struggles and challenges of be the cornerstones of Chancellor Albert in private practice by his Deputy Attor- women in this profession are well chron- In This Issue S. Dandridge III’s initiatives in leading ney General Bernie Segal. Bernie made icled. Some of those struggles continue, the Philadelphia Bar Association, the a point of telling Gen. Schnader that he especially for women of color. In our law 3 Election Results decorated Marine Corps veteran said at was a Jew, saying that: ‘in eminent Phila- firms particularly, the results have been 7 Forum with Champ the Dec. 9 Annual Meeting. delphia law firms there are no Jews, and extremely disappointing. Knowing this Dandridge, a partner and chief diver- … the firm with which you were con- history, I do not think that Bernie Segal 8 Bar Leadership sity officer at Schnader Harrison Segal & nected is one of them.’ General Schnader would be proud of where we are today,” Lewis LLP, recalled the work of Bernard changed that. He started his own firm Dandridge said. 10 Year-End Events G. Segal and Cecil B. Moore, two leg- with Bernie Segal – a more diverse and continued on page 17 2 Philadelphia Bar Reporter January 2015 philadelphiabar.org Frontline Chancellor’s Reception Set for Jan. 6 Editor-in-Chief This is Not “My Year” ALL MEMBERS OF THE PHILA- Heather J. Austin, Esq. delphia legal community are Associate Editors WITH ALL DUE RESPECT By Albert S. Dandridge III munity, have not had an invited to a complimentary Regina Parker, Esq. and with no offense organized and concerted reception in honor of Albert Thomas L. Bryan, Esq. intended, it is my request effort as to how we give S. Dandridge III, 88th Chan- Julia Swain, Esq. Angie Halim, Esq. and preference that you back. cellor of the Philadelphia Bar Mary-Kate Martin (née Breslin), Esq. do not refer to 2015 as So now what? At this Association, on Tuesday, Jan. 6 Benjamin F. Johns, Esq. “my year.” I hate that month’s Bar Leaders from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Grand Annie Kelley, Esq. term. It is my promise Retreat, the heads of our Ballroom of the Hyatt at Te James R. Nixon Jr., Esq. Lauren A. Strebel, Edsq. as your new Chancellor Sections and Committees, Bellevue, Broad and Walnut Amanda Dougherty, Esq. that you will not hear me along with our Board of streets. Elisa C. Advani, Esq. refer to this year as “my Governors and several No RSVP is necessary. Tis Maureen M. Farrell, Esq. year,” because it is in fact nonprofit community is the event in which even the Advisory Editor our year. leaders, will have brain- city’s busiest legal luminaries Molly Peckman, Esq. With that being said, storming sessions to figure patiently wait in line to wish the let me start by telling you a out what our community new Chancellor and each other Senior Managing Editor, In the words of bit about my call to action. service initiative is going to good luck in the year ahead. Publications Jeff Lyons As you may have heard Maya Angelou, look like. Te final product in my inaugural speech “I’ve learned likely will be a combination Director of Communications last month at our Annual of some of the work that people will never forget how you made and Marketing Meeting Luncheon, or as that people will already is being done by them feel.” I am not saying that we have Meredith Z. Avakian-Hardaway you may have read in the forget what you our members as well as new all of the answers, but I would like to Executive Director related media coverage, community service oppor- believe that we have the heart and the Mark A. Tarasiewicz one of our main initiatives said, people will tunities for our members. resources to do more. Now I am asking this year is community Stay tuned for much more you to give more of your least expensive The Philadelphia Bar Reporter (ISSN 1098- forget what you 5352) is published monthly and available by service. information in the follow- yet most precious commodity, your time. subscription for $45 per year by the Philadel- We as a legal commu- did, but people ing weeks. Additionally, there will be a new phia Bar Association, 1101 Market St., 11th foor, Philadelphia, PA 19107-2911. Periodicals nity are very good at doing will never forget In our beloved city of column in the Bar Reporter that will postage paid at Philadelphia, PA POSTMASTER: pro bono work and serving Philadelphia, the fifth- completely be dedicated to community Send address changes to Philadelphia Bar Re- on boards and writing how you made largest city in the nation, service. We will be asking some of our porter, c/o Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Market St., 11th foor, Philadelphia, PA 19107- checks to charitable causes. them feel.” we have one of the highest nonprofit community partners to write 2955. Telephone: (215) 238-6300. Association Tat is fantastic and I hope poverty rates and this is these columns, tell us a bit about their re- Web site: philadelphiabar.org. Newspaper e- we continue to provide simply unacceptable. We spective organizations, and how members mail address: [email protected]. The edi- torial and other views expressed in the Phila- that kind of support to our have children growing up of the Philadelphia Bar Association can delphia Bar Reporter are not necessarily those community-at-large. One without both parents in the help. of the Association, its offcers or its members. Advertising rates and information are available thing I think we do not do household. We have young In the spirit of collaboration and from Don Chalphin at American Lawyer Media, enough of is spending time rolling up our men and women who may not have teamwork, I look forward to working 1617 JFK Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19103. sleeves and providing meaningful, hands- real-life role models. Tere are kids who with you. Tank you in advance for your Telephone: (215) 557-2359 or e-mail dchal- [email protected]). on support for our community members may not have someone to give them the service in our year together. Page 1 skyline photo by Edward Savaria, Jr./PCVB in need. proper time and attention they deserve. Some of you reading this may in fact We all know what the result of this sort of Albert S. Dandridge III (adandridge@ volunteer in your communities, which upbringing can lead to. schnader.com), a partner and chief diversity again is wonderful and your service is In the words of Maya Angelou, “I’ve officer at Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis appreciated. However, we, as lawyers and learned that people will forget what you LLP, is Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Tell Us members of Philadelphia’s legal com- said, people will forget what you did, but Association. What You Think! The Philadelphia Bar Reporter Gross Elected Vice Chancellor welcomes letters to the editors for publication. Letters should be typed. DEBORAH R. GROSS, A PARTNER IN THE LAW Mary F. Platt, Assistant Treasurer. There is no word limit, but editors Offices Bernard M. Gross, P.C. and current Te following five candidates for Board of reserve the right to condense for president of the Philadelphia Bar Foundation, Governors were elected on Dec. 9 and will clarity, style and space considerations. will serve as Vice Chancellor of the Philadel- begin their terms on Jan. 1 – Kathleen Kirk- Letters must be signed to verify phia Bar Association in 2015 after running patrick, Ira S. Lefton, Kevin Mincey, Jeffrey N. authorship, but names will be withheld upon request. Letters may be mailed, unopposed in the Association’s Tuesday, Dec. Rosenthal and Julia Swain. faxed or e-mailed to: Jeff Lyons, Senior 9 Annual Election. Gross will serve as Chan- Te following seven candidates for the Managing Editor, Philadelphia Bar cellor-Elect in 2016 and Chancellor in 2017. Young Lawyers Division Executive Committee Reporter, Philadelphia Bar Association, Te following candidates for Bar offices were elected on Dec. 9 and will begin serving 1101 Market St., 11th foor, Philadel- ran unopposed and will begin serving in their their terms on Jan. 1 – Caitlin M. Donnelly, phia, PA 19107-2955. Phone: (215) positions on Jan. 1: Jacqueline G. Segal, Secre- Melanie J. Foreman, Dana Gittleman, Lindsay 238-6345. Fax: (215) 238-1159. E-mail: tary; Wesley R. Payne IV, Treasurer; Judge A. H. Schoonmaker, Ashley K. Shea, Tomas J. [email protected]. Michael Snyder (ret.), Assistant Secretary; and Szymanski and Anna B. Will. Deborah R. Gross philadelphiabar.org January 2015 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 3 ANNUAL MEETING LUNCHEON Aronchick: If You Know You Can Help, Then Help ■ By Jeff Lyons
FORMER CHANCELLOR MARK A. ARONCHICK WAS presented with the PNC Achievement Award at the Dec. 9 Annual Meeting Luncheon, but he said the award was not about him. “In honoring me today, you really honor the better ideals and qualities of all of us,” he said. “Te reason why PNC does such a great thing by establishing this annual award is that it gives us all a chance to think about how much good we can do for our community and for others,” Aronchick said. Te PNC Achievement Award honors significant accomplishments in improving the administration of justice. Aronchick said nothing that he had ever taken on has been more important than the fight for marriage equality. “But then, so many of you know that because this Bar Association has been in the forefront of LGBT rights for decades. Why was this case so life affirming? It was all about profound values of love, respect and dignity.
And it was brought by plaintiffs – a real cross section of Lyons Jeff by Photo Pennsylvanians who showed us the meaning of courage, Former Chancellor Mark A. Aronchick (center) is congratulated by PNC Wealth Management’s John D. commitment and integrity,” he said. Conaway (left) and former Chancellor and Award Chair Abraham C. Reich who introduced Aronchick and presented him with the PNC Achievement Award at the Dec. 9 Annual Meeting Luncheon. “And that brings me to the real heroes in this long- running battle. Like every other great social change in tables, or in small social settings and said something like Aronchick, a shareholder in Hangley Aronchick Segal our country, the courageous folks were those who over ‘look into my eyes, I am gay, but I love like you love, my Pudlin & Schiller. the years stood up to friends or family, in dorm rooms heart beats like your heart, please love and respect me.’ Aronchick thanked the members of his law firm, along on parent visitor weekends, or around family dinner Tey are the people of courage. Tey paved the way,” said continued on page 5
4 Philadelphia Bar Reporter January 2015 philadelphiabar.org ANNUAL MEETING LUNCHEON Humbled Lerner Accepts Brennan Jurist Award ■ By Jeff Lyons Podcast THERE’S AN OLD SAYING THAT A PERSON is judged by the company he or she keeps. Spotlight After receiving the Philadelphia Bar Visit philadelphiabar.org for a pod- Association’s Justice William J. Brennan cast from this Bar Association event. Jr. Distinguished Jurist Award on Dec. 9, Judge Benjamin Lerner was humbled by being included in the group of past Use your recipients. QR code “I’m mindful that the first recipient of reader to link this award, and the man for whom this directly to this resource. award is named, started his judicial career as a state court trial judge, right across Lyons Jeff by Photo the river from here,” said Judge Lerner, Judge Benjamin Lerner holds the Brennan Award presented to him by Judge L. Felipe Restrepo at the Dec. 9 Annual Meeting Luncheon. who sits on the Philadelphia Court of D. Castille, Judge John B. Herron, one Common Pleas. “Justice Brennan rose of my dearest friends and Judge L. Felipe to become one of the greatest, most Restrepo. And so many others,” Judge and presented him with the award. Judge in those cases are there because they want consistent defenders of human liberties Lener said. Restrepo discussed Judge Lerner’s days to be there. And that goes for both sides and constitutional rights who has ever sat “When I learned I was selected to as chief of the Defender Association of of the case. Tey’re there because there’s on our United States Supreme Court,” he receive the Brennan Award this year, I was Philadelphia and praised his work on the a crisis in their life, often a true life-and- said. filled with a multitude of emotions – grat- Common Pleas bench. death crisis. And they have to turn to our “I’m mindful also that I’m simply the itude and a sense of being honored by my “I’m also extremely grateful to my criminal justice system to try to obtain a most recent in a long line of distinguished peers. A higher honor I can’t imagine.” colleagues on the First Judicial District, measure of justice,” Judge Lerner contin- judges who have been honored by this Judge Restrepo, who sits on the U.S. especially those who have sat or sit now at ued. award. Judge Norma Shapiro, who won District Court for the Eastern District of the Stout Center for Criminal Justice. And “Te judges and lawyers who work ev- the award last year, Chief Justice Ronald Pennsylvania, introduced Judge Lerner to the lawyers – the district attorneys, the ery day over there provide that measure of public defenders and the private defense justice. We are not perfect and sometimes lawyers who do this work every day. we fail. But when we fail, it’s not for lack Tere’s nothing glamorous about an urban of dedication, it’s not for lack of effort and Aronchick Podcast criminal justice center. Tere’s no power, it’s not for lack of caring. And we succeed, continued from page 4 there’s often not much money, there’s I believe, a lot more often than we fail. To Spotlight recognition primarily when you fail rather those judges, DAs and defense lawyers I with attorneys from the ACLU and Penn Visit philadelphiabar.org for a pod- than when you succeed,” he said. stand on your shoulders when I accept this Law Professor Seth Kreimer, for their help cast from this Bar Association event. “And none of the people who are parties award,” he said. in the case. He also thanked U.S. District Court Judge John E. Jones III, “who saw the singular importance of this case, and Use your who wrote an opinion that taught the QR code public, both here and across the country, reader to link why our Constitution protects all of directly to our people and why the laws that were this resource. overturned belonged, as he said, on the ash heap of history.” As a result of Judge Jones’ ruling “we when you see that, and if you know you saw almost no rancor, and instead emo- can help, then help. Don’t ask why, just tional marriage celebration after celebra- help,” he said. tion since last May. Anyone who thought “Because if you do, you will have a gift that permitting same-sex marriage would in return, second to nothing else you will diminish the institution of marriage, ever experience. Some of the best things needs to go to these ceremonies,” Aronch- that have ever happened to me were a ick said. result of following this basic notion. You Te former Chancellor, who served in will get out of your head and into your 1998, said the essence of his message is to heart and understand your own human- always look into the eyes of each person ity. As my philosophers the Beatles said who crosses your path, who needs some so long ago, ‘Te love you take is equal to help or just a pat on the back and listen, the love you make.’ So, let’s celebrate the really listen to them. good and continue to lift each other up,” “You will see a common yearning – to Aronchick said. be loved, respected and accepted. And philadelphiabar.org January 2015 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 5 LAW FIRM LABORATORY The panelists agreed that honesty Going Solo? It’s More Than Just Law and integrity are key to developing ■ By Robin Schleifer Weiss their strengths and weaknesses when at- multiple attorneys and staff members over tempting to forge their legal career paths. the last year, and emphasized that when your business. They THERE’S MORE TO OPENING YOUR OWN Wilson, a solo practitioner and litigator at opening your own practice, it is impor- emphasized the law office than practicing law. Law the Law Offices of Rhonda Hill Wilson, tant to anticipate the future needs of your Firm Laboratory panelists Rhonda Hill P.C., has been practicing law for more clients and to staff your office accordingly. importance of estab- Wilson, Lee A. Schwartz, Steve Harvey than 35 years, and has owned her own Mincey, a partner at Mincey & lishing a strong and and Kevin V. Mincey reconvened on practice for the last 20 years. Her practice Fitzpatrick, LLC, was a prosecutor before Dec. 3 to offer insight to other individu- primarily involves nursing home litiga- branching out on his own at the age of dependable referral als considering starting their own firms, tion. 27. He now has a firm with five attor- network. particularly with respect to business and Schwartz has been a family law prac- neys, focusing on various practice areas client development, building referral titioner for 33 years and got back into including criminal defense, family law networks, and the financial, staffing and solo practice last year at the age of 58. and catastrophic injury. He noted that management logistics to consider when Schwartz emphasized the importance of when you first open your own practice, it Te panelists recommend that those starting and operating your own firm. entering into solo practice for the right is important to be flexible and to market starting their own practice give consider- Tis was the panel’s second appear- reasons, and recommends partnering with the skills you possess, rather than your able thought to business organization ance in the Law Firm Laboratory series in another attorney who can help provide concentration in a specific practice area. from the outset. Consider hiring an 2014. Te program series was designed services to your clients when you are on He also highlighted the importance of attorney to formalize any partnership by Chancellor William P. Fedullo as an vacation or otherwise unavailable. investing in premium office space and agreements and to assist with the process ongoing incubator of innovative ideas, Harvey, owner of Steve Harvey Law, maintaining a busy office, so that your of forming a business entity. strategies and concepts for starting and LLC, worked at a large firm for more new clients will have confidence in your Wilson noted that solo practice may nurturing new law firms and helping than 18 years before opening his own abilities. be the best option for those who are existing law firms of all types serve the firm last year. His departure was largely Te panelists agreed that honesty and good at practicing law but don’t enjoy changing needs of tomorrow’s clients. driven by changes in the market for legal integrity are key to developing your busi- the management and administrative Wilson noted that a solo practice can services, as he recognized that clients ness. Tey emphasized the importance aspects of running a firm. Mincey said be the best arrangement for some attor- desire lower rates and more flexibility in of establishing a strong and dependable that entering into an office share can be neys, and encouraged others to consider billing arrangements. Harvey has hired referral network. Wilson recommended an effective way to reduce costs and build networking outside of your own line of a referral network. Schwartz emphasized work and getting involved with local, the importance of creating a business state and national organizations within arrangement tailored to each attorneys’ Mayor Meets LFMC your practice area, which can result in contribution to the practice. referrals from attorneys in other practice Tose starting their own practice can areas or from other jurisdictions. face considerable challenges. Attorneys Schwartz said that it is essential to must be receptive to their clients’ needs develop relationships with other profes- and be flexible in creating alterative bill- sionals and to find common interests to ing arrangements. Mincey highlighted discuss, aside from business. He noted the importance of patience, while Harvey that having a trusted referral network noted that opening your own practice across various practice areas allows him to takes hard work and dedication. You serve as a helpful resource for his clients. must view the practice as an investment Schwartz and Harvey both mentioned in yourself and your organization, and the importance of establishing a strong understand that it may take time to grow online and social media presence. Harvey your business and reach financial success. finds three types of networking effective: marketing one-on-one with friends and Robin Schleifer Weiss (RSchleifer@hgsklaw- colleagues over lunch or coffee, getting yers.com) is an associate at Haggerty, Gold- involved in groups with other profession- berg, Schleifer & Kupersmith, P.C. als, and reaching out to potential clients and/or referral sources through email or social media. Mincey agreed that it’s important to attend group events, but notes that it is Podcast essential to take on leadership roles and make your presence known among your Spotlight peers and colleagues. He also said that Visit philadelphiabar.org for a pod- providing pro bono services can be an cast from this Bar Association event. effective marketing tool. Te panelists agreed that you should be honest about the work you are capable of handling, Use your and should refer out cases that are beyond QR code Photo by Jeff Lyons Jeff by Photo your level of expertise. However, it is reader to link Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter speaks to members of the Large Firm Man- directly to agement Committee at a Dec. 2 breakfast meeting at The Ritz-Carlton Philadel- important to follow-up with your client this resource. phia. The mayor discussed a number of issues he plans to address in his remain- after you refer out their case, in order to ing time in offce. A new mayor will take offce in 2016. maintain your relationship for the future.
6 Philadelphia Bar Reporter January 2015 philadelphiabar.org CHANCELLOR’S FORUM Rating Sites Can Boost Practice ■ By Maureen M. Farrell
WITH MORE AND MORE CONSUMERS SEARCHING FOR ATT- orneys online, the importance of website and Internet mar- keting is more important than ever, members of the Solo, Small and Mid-Size Firm Management Committee were recently told. Laura Powers, chief marketing officer for Furia Rubel Communications, and attorney Harper J. Dimmerman were the presenters at the Nov. 20 program “Navigating Avvo and Other Online Lawyer Rating Sites.” Powers said more than 95 percent of consumers turn to the Internet when looking for a lawyer. Failure to take advan- tage of these marketing sites, many of which are free, leaves you solely relying on other methods of marketing. “Business Photo by Jeff Lyons Jeff by Photo Judge Jacquelyn Frazier-Lyde, Larry Holmes, Chancellor William P. Fedullo and Judge Jack Panella. cards and other methods of marketing have become margin- alized,” she said. Te panelists said the online presence you project and the tools you decide to use should be the right fit Holmes, Judges on Sweet Science for you, your practice, and your brand. Dimmerman and Powers offered opinions and informa- of Negotiating Big Boxing Deals tion about Avvo and other law rating sites. Dimmerman said he has been able to grow his practice by taking full ■ By Jeff Lyons ment by promoter Don King, advantage of the various marketing tools and opportunities who offered him $3.5 million to available through sites like Avvo. Dimmerman uses Avvo for FORMER HEAVYWEIGHT BOX- Podcast fight Mike Tyson in 1988. Tyson his website presence and for sponsored advertising, as well as ing champion Larry Holmes, a Spotlight knocked him out in the fourth for the free marketing services. “It is a free for all, we must be “seventh-grade dropout with a round. He retired for good in wherever we can be these days because price is part of every Visit philadelphiabar.org for a pod- Ph.D. in common sense” talked 2002. decision, he said.” cast from this Bar Association event. about his boxing career and what “I first came on board with When considering Avvo and other sites, it is important to, it takes to get a fight scheduled Larry for a very low-profile fight “consider whom you want to do business with and construct along with Pennsylvania Superior in June 1982, when Larry fought a presence that shows that is what you are about,” Powers Use your Court Judge Jack Panella and Gerry Cooney. Tat was my initia- said. Perform a thorough investigation of these sites. If you QR code Philadelphia Municipal Court reader to link tion by fire into the fighting game. represent individuals, and not corporate clients, Avvo would Judge Jacquelyn Frazier-Lyde at a directly to Tat fight set a record for a crowd be beneficial for you. Consider a site that is easy to navigate, Dec. 17 Chancellor’s Forum. this resource. in Las Vegas, in excess of 29,000 like lawyers.com. Consider what sites and how many sites Judge Frazier-Lyde, the daughter people at an outdoor stadium built you want to be present on, and how much time you want to of former heavyweight cham- especially for the fight. Te record expend in this area. pion Joe Frazier, was herself a live gate at the time was more than However, once you become involved on a site you lose a boxer, recording 13 wins in 15 fights, nine of them by $7 million. Larry’s pay that day was $10 million.” level of control of content. On Avvo you will be subject to knockout. Judge Panella worked with attorney Charlie “Charlie always had a saying ‘don’t play games with public client reviews. No attorney wants to be subject to a Spaziani on Holmes’ boxing contracts. our taxes. Te eyes of the IRS are on us in light of our negative review but unfortunately almost any attorney, no Holmes, who grew up in Easton, Pa., dropped out high profile. So report everything,’ ” Judge Panella matter how positive the result might be, can be subjected of school and tried to find something to do with his recalled. to negative and unfounded scrutiny. If this occurs, there are life. “I drove a truck, I worked in a clothing factory. I He said a contract for a fight has to have clauses methods to dispute the review, but how you respond should did everything and tried to find myself. But without an to protect the client. “Is it a percentage contract or a be well thought out. In contrast, on your own website, you education, I knew I could box,” he said. guaranteed purse contract? Are the expenses from the control the content and how it is presented. Linked In was Many people said he wouldn’t succeed, but Holmes match deductible from the boxer’s take? What are the also recommended. proved his doubters wrong. In his first fight in Scran- provisions for the broadcasting rights to the fight? All In choosing sites like Avvo, firstly, you should claim your ton, Pa., he made $63. “I made $63 a fight eight times of these things are important to your client, the boxer,” profile. Take a look at your profile on Avvo and thoroughly in one year,” he said, adding he won all eight bouts. Judge Panella said. fill in your profile details in order to increase your rating on Holmes said the money was low until 1975 when Judge Frazier-Lyde first met Holmes at her father’s the site. Client reviews apparently do not affect your rating he fought Roy Williams and won, but broke his hand. gym when she was a child and Holmes was one of on the site. Also, there is an opportunity to answer questions, Te hand injury brought out the detractors again, but her father’s sparring partners. “He was also a sparring but ethical considerations should be evaluated when answer- Holmes told them he was going to become heavy- partner for Muhammad Ali. He’s a great contributor as ing. weight champion. As his record improved, so did the to why those boxing matches (between Frazier and Ali) Sites like Avvo will encourage leads for you but the quality quality of his opponents. He beat Earnie Shavers and were so amazing,” she said. of the leads may be a consideration. Price of services and how then defeated Ken Norton for the heavyweight cham- Judge Frazier-Lyde said she owns all the rights to her much clients are willing to pay seems to be a recurring issue. pionship in June 1978. Holmes won his first 48 fights boxing film, thanks to Judge Panella’s representation Internet sites may exacerbate the issue, but it appears this type and ended up with 69 wins in 75 fights, 44 of them by of Holmes. “So when I got into boxing, I had the op- of marketing is here to stay and is the way of the future. knockout. portunity to watch the dos, the don’ts and the innova- He lost the title in a controversial decision against tion of Jack Panella and Larry Holmes. From a contract Maureen M. Farrell ([email protected]), principal Michael Spinks in 1985 and retired after losing to perspective, from an intellectual property perspective, it in Te Law Offices of Maureen M. Farrell, is an associate editor of Spinks again in 1986. He was lured out of retire- was something that I could take advantage of.” the Philadelphia Bar Reporter. philadelphiabar.org January 2015 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 7 Bar Officers, Board of Governors for 2015
CHANCELLOR Ira S. Lefton Albert S. Dandridge III Reed Smith LLP Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP Tree Logan Square 1600 Market St., Suite 3600 1717 Arch St., Suite 3100 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 751-2178 (215) 851-8236 [email protected] [email protected]
CHANCELLOR-ELECT Emily B. Marks Gaetan J. Alfano Kolsby, Gordon, Robin, Shore & Bezar Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & 2000 Market St., 28th Floor Raspanti, LLP Philadelphia, PA 19103 1818 Market St., Suite 3402 (215) 851-9700 Philadelphia, PA 19103 [email protected] (215) 988-1441 [email protected] Jeremy A. Menkowitz Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP VICE CHANCELLOR 1701 Market St. Deborah R. Gross Philadelphia, PA 19103 Law Offices Bernard M. Gross, P.C. (215) 963-4953 John Wanamaker Building, Suite 450 [email protected] 100 Penn Square East Philadelphia, PA 19107 Kevin V. Mincey (215) 561-3600 Mincey & Fitzpatrick, LLC [email protected] Two Penn Center
Photo by Jeff Lyons Jeff by Photo 1500 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 1525 SECRETARY Brad V. Shuttleworth (left) will serve as Chair of the Board of Governors in 2015 Philadelphia, PA 19102 Jacqueline G. Segal under Chancellor Albert S. Dandridge III. (215) 587-0006 Fox Rothschild LLP (215) 665-1695 Lawrence S. Felzer kevin@minceyandfitz.com 2000 Market St., 20th Floor [email protected] SeniorLAW Center Philadelphia, PA 19103 1500 John F. Kennedy Blvd. Peter M. Newman (215) 299-2011 VICE CHAIR Suite 1501 Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tan- [email protected] Lauren P. McKenna Philadelphia, PA 19102 ner Weinstock Dodig LLP Fox Rothschild LLP (215) 701-3203 1845 Walnut St., 21st Floor TREASURER 2000 Market St., 20th Floor [email protected] Philadelphia, PA 19103 Wesley R. Payne, IV Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 567-8300 White and Williams LLP (215) 299-2754 Rachel Gallegos [email protected] One Liberty Place [email protected] Steve Harvey Law LLC 1650 Market St., Suite 1800 1880 John F. Kennedy Blvd. Jeffrey N. Rosenthal Philadelphia, PA 19103 PARLIAMENTARIAN Suite 1715 Blank Rome LLP (215) 864-7076 Jennifer S. Coatsworth Philadelphia, PA 19103 One Logan Square [email protected] Margolis Edelstein (215) 438-6600 130 N. 18th St. Te Curtis Center [email protected] Philadelphia, PA 19103 ASSISTANT SECRETARY 170 S. Independence Mall W., Suite (215) 569-5553 Hon. A. Michael Snyder (ret.) 400E Kathleen Kirkpatrick [email protected] Dispute Resolution Institute Philadelphia, PA 19106 Tucker Law Group Two Logan Square (215) 931-5836 One Penn Center at Suburban Station Erin M. Siciliano 18th & Arch streets, Suite 660 [email protected] 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 1700 Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Philadelphia, PA 19103 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Dicker LLP (215) 656-4374 COUNSEL (215) 875-0609 Independence Square West [email protected] Lawrence J. Beaser [email protected] Te Curtis Center, Suite 1130 East Blank Rome LLP Philadelphia, PA 19106 ASSISTANT TREASURER One Logan Square Natalie Klyashtorny (215) 606-3949 Mary F. Platt 130 N. 18th St. Nochumson P.C. [email protected] Fineman Krekstein & Harris P.C. Philadelphia, PA 19103 123 S. Broad St., Suite 1600 1735 Market St., Suite 600 (215) 569-5510 Philadelphia, PA 19109 Julia Swain Philadelphia, PA 19103 [email protected] (215) 600-2852 Fox Rothschild LLP (215) 893-8707 [email protected] 2000 Market St., 20th Floor MPlatt@finemanlawfirm.com BOARD OF GOVERNORS Philadelphia, PA 19103 Rahat N. Babar Rachel E. Kopp (215) 299-2794 CHAIR Te Bayne Law Group, LLC Spector Roseman Kodroff & Willis, P.C. [email protected] Brad V. Shuttleworth 1500 Market St., 12th Floor 1818 Market St., Suite 2500 Alva & Associates Philadelphia, PA 19102 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Dawn M. Tancredi 1601 Market St., Suite 1001 (609) 777-4031 (215) 496-0300 Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hip- Philadelphia, PA 19103 [email protected] [email protected] continued on page 9
8 Philadelphia Bar Reporter January 2015 philadelphiabar.org Chair, Real Property Section DIVERSITY CHAIR Vivian Luckiewicz, RP Board First American Title Insurance Company Sophia Lee Independence Blue Cross continued from page 8 2 Research Way Sunoco, Inc. Senior Paralegal Specialist Princeton, NJ 08540 1735 Market St., Suite LL Legal Division pel LLP (609) 951-9500 Philadelphia, PA 19103 1901 Market St., 43rd Floor One Penn Center, 19th Floor srothberg@firstam.com (215) 977-3624 Philadelphia, PA 19103 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd. [email protected] (215) 241-4442 x24442 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Robert J. Casey, Jr. [email protected] (215) 665-3131 Rep., State Civil Litigation Section PRO BONO CHAIR [email protected] Robert J. Casey, Jr. & Associates Louis S. Rulli NALS OF PHILADELPHIA 1500 Market St. University of Pennsylvania Law School (EX-OFFICIO) YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION 2500 Centre Square West 3400 Chestnut St. Hilda Thompson Maria E. 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Turchi [email protected] McCarter & English, LLP [email protected] Rep., Workers Compensation Section BNY Mellon Center Gallagher, Malloy, and Georges SPECIAL ADVISOR TO THE CHAN- 1735 Market St., Suite 700 SECTION CHAIRS 1760 Market St., Suite 1100 CELLOR Philadelphia, PA 19103 AND REPRESENTATIVES Philadelphia, PA 19103 Rachel E. Branson (215) 979-3807 Graham R. Laub (215) 963-1555 SunGard Data Systems Inc. [email protected] Chair, Business Law Section [email protected] 680 E. Swedesford Road Dilworth Paxson LLP Wayne, PA 19087 DELAWARE VALLEY LAW FIRM 1500 Market St., Suite 3500E HONORARY MEMBERS (484) 582-5595 MARKETING GROUP (EX-OFFICIO) Philadelphia, PA 19102 William P. Fedullo, Past Chancellor [email protected] Cheryl A. Disch (215) 575-7277 Rosen, Schafer & DiMeo LLP Duane Morris LLP [email protected] 121 S. Broad St., Eighth Floor PHILADELPHIA BAR FOUNDATION 30 S. 17th St. Philadelphia, PA 19107 PRESIDENT (EX-OFFICIO) Philadelphia, PA 19103 Robert W. Muench (215) 235-6500 x222 Steven E. Bizar (215) 979-1000 Rep., Criminal Justice Section [email protected] Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC [email protected] (215) 969-1540 Two Libert y Place [email protected] Eric H. Weitz, Past Chair 50 S. 16th St., Suite 3200 ABA DELEGATES (EX-OFFICIO) Messa & Associates, P.C. Philadelphia, PA 19102 Abraham C. Reich Dina S. Ronsayro 123 S. 22nd St. (215) 665-3826 Fox Rothschild LLP Rep., Family Law Section Philadelphia, PA 19103 [email protected] 2000 Market St., 20th Floor Astor Weiss Kaplan & Mandel, LLP (215) 568-3500 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Te Bellevue, Suite 600 [email protected] THE PHILADELPHIA LAWYER EDI- (215) 299-2090 200 S. Broad St. TOR (EX-OFFICIO) [email protected] Philadelphia, PA 19102 HONORARY MEMBER M. Kelly Tillery (215) 893-4966 (EX-OFFICIO) Pepper Hamilton LLP Butler Buchanan III [email protected] Kathleen D. Wilkinson 3000 Two Logan Square Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & 18th & Arch streets Goggin, P.C. Scott S. Small Dicker LLP Philadelphia, PA 19103 2000 Market St., Suite 2300 Rep., Probate & Trust Section Independence Square West (215) 981-4401 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Te Curtis Center, Suite 1130 East [email protected] (215) 575-2661 123 S. Broad St., 5th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19106 [email protected] Philadelphia, PA 19109 (215) 606-3905 PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER (215) 670-7514 [email protected] EDITOR (EX-OFFICIO) PBA ZONE 1 GOVERNOR [email protected] Heather J. Austin (EX OFFICIO) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Kathleen D. Wilkinson Su Ming Yeh (EX-OFFICIO) Dicker LLP Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Rep., Public Interest Section Mark A. Tarasiewicz Independence Square West Dicker LLP Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project Philadelphia Bar Association Te Curtis Center, Suite 1130 East Independence Square West Te Cast Iron Building 1101 Market St., 11th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19106 Te Curtis Center, Suite 1130 East 718 Arch St., Suite 304 South Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 606-3904 Philadelphia, PA 19106 Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 238-6346 [email protected] (215) 606-3905 (215) 925-2966 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] PHILADELPHIA ASSOCIATION OF CHANCELLOR’S CABINET PARALEGALS, PRESIDENT (EX- Steven D. Rothberg ADDITIONS (EX-OFFICIO) OFFICIO) philadelphiabar.org January 2015 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 9 Sections Celebrate Year’s End, Present Awards Photo by Jeff Lyons Jeff by Photo The Family Law Section presented its Herbert R. Weiman Sr. & Jr. Award to Photo by Meredith Z. Avakian-Hardaway Z. Meredith by Photo Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chief Justice Ronald D. Castille (center) at its An- Judge Edmund Spaeth (ret.) of the Pennsylvania Superior Court received the nual Dinner on Dec. 4 at the Westin Philadelphia. He is joined by incoming chair Public Interest Section’s Hon. Louis H. Pollak Award at the Section’s Dec. 10 Lee Schwartz and 2014 Chair Meredith Brennan. Awards Ceremony and Reception at the Philadelphia Marriott. Karen C. Buck, executive director of SeniorLAW Center, received the Andrew Hamilton Award. The honorees are pictured with Section Chair Su Ming Yeh. Photo by Meredith Z. Avakian-Hardaway Z. Meredith by Photo Outgoing Workers’ Compensation Section Co-Chairs Wendy A. Fleming (second from left) and Joseph P. Turchi were thanked for their year of service at the Photo by Jeff Lyons Jeff by Photo Probate and Trust Law Section Chair Karen M. Stockmal (from left) is joined by Section’s Holiday Reception on Dec. 3 at Cescaphe Ballroom. Also pictured are Vice Chair Aaron Fox and Secretary Laura E. 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10 Philadelphia Bar Reporter January 2015 philadelphiabar.org Photo by Jeff Lyons Jeff by Photo The Tax Section held its Annual CLE Meeting and Dinner at The Ritz-Carlton Philadelphia on Dec. 11. Pictured from left are CLE speakers Kelley C. Miller,
Daniel M. Dixon and Arthur R. Rosen, dinner speaker J. Andrew Crompton and Lyons Jeff by Photo Section Chair Howard S. Goldberg. The CLE program featured a discussion on State Civil Litigation Section Co-Chairs Alexander B. Giacobetti (left) and Robert J. developments in state taxation of e-commerce. Crompton is chief of staff and Casey Jr. (right) greet U.S. District Court Judge Gerald A. McHugh Jr. at the Sec- counsel to Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati. tion’s Annual Reception at Estia on Dec. 18, where Judge McHugh was honored. Co-Chair Butler Buchanan is not pictured.
Temple University Beasley School of Law Prof. Edward D. Ohlbaum was posthumously honored with the Justice Thurgood Marshall Award by the Criminal Justice Section at its Dec. 18 Annual Holiday Reception and Awards Cer- emony at the Crystal Tea Room Atrium. Pictured from left are Jeffrey M. Lindy, Ohlbaum’s wife and son, Karyn Scher and Jake Ohlbaum, and Sec- tion Chair Robert W. Muench. The Section also presented The Henry Czajkowski Award to Court Reporter, Digital Recording and Interpreter Administration, Janet C. Fasy, Deputy Court Administrator. Photo by Jeff Lyons Jeff by Photo TO LAWYER LAWYER REFERRALS For details on placing a Lawyer to Lawyer referral ad, contact Lana Ehrlich at 215-557-2392 or [email protected].
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philadelphiabar.org January 2015 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 11 YLD Update YLD Boosts Personal, Professional Development I TRULY BELIEVE THE By Maria E. Bermudez also see that Kathleen my job is to be of service to the member- me a better attorney and manager. Tey Young Lawyers Division was the one doing me ship, Executive Committee and Cabinet. also translate into other areas of interest provides young lawyers the favor by getting me Terefore, I welcome new ideas to move such as political and nonprofit board with the opportunity to involved. I decided to us forward as a group and as individuals. involvement. substantially advance make it official and run A few years ago, with the support of Over the next year, I plan to work with their careers by pro- for a three-year term the YLD, I created a new community the YLD Cabinet and Executive Com- viding them with a elected position on the outreach project to benefit children and mittee to encourage further YLD involve- network, practical expe- Executive Committee. teachers in impoverished areas of the ment to the membership at large. I want rience and education. I As a member of the city – the YLD School Supply Drive. At all of our members to know that they too am grateful for the years Executive Committee, I the time, we didn’t need another project. can use the YLD and Bar Association as I have spent as a member immediately gravitated Anyone involved with the YLD knows a resource for personal and professional of the YLD and I am so toward the community our schedule is packed. However, this development. In order to help get this honored to be your chair outreach projects, such was something important to me. Aneesh message across, and encourage further for 2015. as Law Week and Harvest for the Home- Mehta, the chair at the time, enthusiasti- involvement, the YLD Cabinet for 2015 My journey with the YLD started less. Beyond the personal satisfaction cally agreed to put the School Supply plans to create a task force designed to five years ago, when former Chancel- volunteering provides, I found that being Drive under the YLD umbrella. Tat strengthen our relationship with other lor Kathleen Wilkinson of Wilson Elser of service along side of my colleagues year we had two corporate donations and Bar sections, affinity bar associations and Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP ap- created a bond and friendship that I am thousands of dollars in other donated other attorney organizations in the city. proached me with an invitation to serve confident will be maintained throughout school and office supplies that filled an Once again, I thank the YLD and the as a Young Lawyers Division liaison. At our careers. entire conference room at my firm. Tis Bar Association for giving me this op- the time, I thought I was doing her and I have found one of the most impres- is the spirit of the YLD – both service and portunity. I am looking forward to what I both organizations a favor by being their sive aspects of the YLD to be the support supporting other young lawyers. know will be an amazing year. However, messenger. I knew very little about the it provides to its members in pursuing In addition to the obvious benefits I am only able to fully commit to this Philadelphia Bar Association, and noth- what is important to them. I have seen of camaraderie, education and helping service because of the support of my firm, ing about the YLD. I was lucky to have members be fully supported when pro- people in need, being a part of the YLD Martin Law. I am grateful to my family Jennifer Coatsworth of Margolis Edel- posing new resolutions, CLE ideas, 20/20 has had numerous practical advantages. at Martin Law for encouraging my Bar stein as my co-liaison to guide me along topics, networking opportunities or new We create and maintain a budget, raise involvement, especially with the YLD. the way. Tanks Jen! programs. Tis is an attitude that was funds and we coordinate with others to After my first year of involvement, shared by our outgoing chair, Ed Beitz, pull off more than 50 programs a year. I Maria E. Bermudez (mbermudez@pa- I could see very clearly all the benefits and the chairs before him. I too believe think the skills developed as part of the workinjury.com), an associate Martin LLC, is of being an active Bar member. I could that while I am leading the YLD this year, YLD Executive Committee have made chair of the Young Lawyers Division. YLD Presents Awards at Annual Holiday Party THE YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION CELEBRAT- ed a successful year at its Dec. 16 Holiday Party at the Four Seasons Philadelphia. Pictured from left are outgoing YLD Chair Edward F. Beitz; Donald Chalphin, associ- ate publisher-sales, Te Legal Intelligencer; Kay Megill, account manager, Te Legal Intelligencer; Kimberly Takacs of ACE Group; Stephany Gordon; and incoming YLD Chair Maria E. Bermudez. Takacs received the Craig M. Perry Ser- vice Award, which is presented annually to a young lawyer who has devoted substantial time and energy to community-oriented activities, including, but not limited to, pro bono and charity work. Gordon, of Drexel University Tomas R. Kline School of Law, was presented with the F. Sean Peretta Service Award, given annually to a member of the legal commu- nity who exhibits exceptional community service. Chalphin accepted Te Vision Award on behalf of Te Legal Intelligencer. Tat award is presented to an organization that has provided outstanding support to the
Photo by Meredith Z. Avakian-Hardaway Z. Meredith by Photo YLD in the fulfillment of its mission.
12 Philadelphia Bar Reporter January 2015 philadelphiabar.org Bar Foundation What it Means to Be a Philadelphia Lawyer AS WE BEGIN , By Steven E. Bizar ter of the population lives in it is a tremendous poverty and nearly half of honor for me to serve that number lives in what is as the 37th president considered “deep-poverty” of the Philadelphia – making $10,000 or less Bar Foundation. As yearly. By most measures, a longtime member we are the poorest big city of the Philadelphia in America. Tousands Bar Association of Philadelphians struggle and someone who every day to afford basic has sat on the Bar human needs. When one of
Foundation Board of them faces a legal challenge Lyons Jeff by Photo Trustees for the past or wishes to pursue a legal Rochelle M. Fedullo (from left), Steven H. Eichler, Michael P. McKenna and for- mer Chancellor Kathleen D. Wilkinson were honored by Vice Chancellor Debo- seven years, I understand the responsibil- claim, cost presents an insurmountable rah R. Gross, immediate-past president of the Philadelphia Bar Foundation, on ity that comes with this role. For me, barrier. Yet I believe, as Hamilton did, Dec. 5 at the offces of Margolis Edelstein. Each was presented with a “Crystal the Foundation’s mission of “promoting that every American deserves access to Award” for their commitment toward building a solid foundation to support the access to justice for all people,” has always justice. Tere are many organizations and Bar Foundation’s mission of promoting equal access to justice. been part of our legacy as “Philadelphia individuals within this city who work ev- lawyers.” ery day to make sure that this is the case. I interest law organizations continue to Bar Foundation’s mission not only to We are all familiar with Andrew believe it is our collective responsibility to fulfill their vital role in our community. those who are in need but also to the very Hamilton’s bold defense of New York support their efforts, which benefit us all. Over the course of my two-year term foundations of our legal system. City printer John Peter Zenger, pro bono, Te Bar Foundation provides grants as president, I plan to work with the As Andrew Hamilton once nobly in the landmark libel case. When the and donations to numerous pro bono Foundation’s Board of Trustees, the Bar said, “the man [or woman] who loves his court barred Zenger’s original lawyers for organizations that provide legal services Association leadership, Philadelphia law [or her] country prefers its liberty to all challenging the validity of the governor’s to those in need. While these services are firm leaders, individual lawyers, and our other considerations, well knowing that seditious libel claim and questions arose free to the individual, they require the many supporters to increase the funds without liberty life is a misery.” I ask you about the abilities of his court-appointed continued monetary support of the entire available to the Bar Foundation for grant to help me and the Bar Foundation to aid counsel, it was Philadelphia lawyer Philadelphia legal community – par- making. I will pursue existing initiatives our public interest lawyers as they work to Andrew Hamilton who volunteered to ticularly now, with state funding scarce. such as the development of an Equal preserve liberty for every one of Philadel- take on the defense. With meticulous Tere are more than 13,000 lawyers in Justice Center and seek to develop new phia’s residents. preparation, he prevailed, establishing the Philadelphia Bar Association. We all programs, partnerships and fundraising truth as a defense against libel, a principle benefit from the prestige that comes from opportunities aimed at increasing access Steven E. Bizar ([email protected]), that remains a cornerstone of free speech being a Philadelphia lawyer. If all of us to justice. However, I will not be able to executive shareholder at Buchanan Ingersoll in America to this day. donate to the Bar Foundation according do this work alone. I hope you all share & Rooney PC, is president of the Philadelphia It is not the result alone, however, that to our means, we can ensure that public my recognition of the importance of the Bar Foundation. made this trial significant. Hamilton’s willingness to take on an unpopular case, while representing his client ethically, zealously and skillfully, has always been a central part of the Philadelphia lawyer identity. To this day, it is an attribute that commands respect in courtrooms from Pennsylvania to California. Tis respect comes from the work of generations of Philadelphia lawyers who preceded us, and who built upon Hamilton’s reputa- tion for sound advocacy. In order for this distinction to continue to hold weight, we as a community must uphold the tradition set by Hamilton and help those who may not be able to help themselves. Our help must not merely take the form of excellent advocacy; it must also reflect our commitment to assist those unable to protect their own legal rights. In our time, the term Philadelphia lawyer should also encompass those who champion our public interest legal community and the constituencies they represent. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, we live in a city where more than a quar-
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14 Philadelphia Bar Reporter January 2015 philadelphiabar.org PNC Perspectives HEALTH CARE REFORM What to Expect in 2015 UPDATE FROM USI AFFINITY WITH ANOTHERNEW YEAR UPON US, MANY investors may be wondering what to expect in 2015. In this month’s interview, Eugene William (Bill) Stone, chief investment strate- Wellness gist with PNC Asset Management Group, shared some of his insights on what may By Carol Claytor the downside risks to the market, be in store in the coming year. we are setting the 2015 PNC fair Programs What is your prediction for the U.S. value range estimate for the S&P economy in 2015? 500 at 2,025-2,250, with an ex- We believe 2015 will be a year of con- pected value of 2,150. Te 2,150 Get Noticed tinued economic expansion for the United level, assuming a dividend yield of States. Global trends indicate a divergence about 1.9 percent, should provide of growth, with the U.S. economy forecast a total return of mid-single digits. By Brian McLaughlin to expand at a faster pace than this year, From a long-term perspective, while some other developed countries’ we believe the S&P 500 appears THE CHICAGO DISTRICT OFFICE OF THE EQUAL EMPLOY- economies are forecast to experience slow- neither wildly overvalued nor ment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) filed two lawsuits ing growth. For the third year in a row, undervalued, but we believe it is against employers over wellness programs where the arrange- our outlook for the coming year includes positioned to provide real returns ments, among other things, shifted the entire premium cost the Eurozone as a risk factor. For 2015, the risk is in excess of cash or bonds along with upside potential. to the employee for non-participation in certain medical an economic one to global growth. Te Eurozone Will bonds continue to play an important role in exams. Also in a third lawsuit, the EEOC is challenging an economy appears to be stagnating. investors’ portfolios this year? aggressive incentive-based program sponsored by Honeywell. Looking back on the past year, what factors Given the changing environment, we believe it is In this case, the EEOC alleges violations under the Title I of helped to shape where we are today? wise to delve more deeply into the composition of the the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title II of Te year 2014 was one in which divergence began fixed-income asset class. We continue to believe in a the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). to take shape, with the continued economic expansion disciplined and long-term approach to investing, and As framed by the EEOC, the relevant facts and issues are in the United States aided by good corporate earn- we remind investors of the importance of fixed income, as follows. It is expected that the employers dispute some, or ings and a low-interest-rate environment. Joining the not only in terms of a portfolio’s composition but also all, of the allegations. United States in continued growth were the United in order to help manage risk. Honeywell. Honeywell announced for the 2015 plan year, Kingdom, Canada and a few others. Markets rewarded covered employees, and their covered spouses if applicable, investors in U.S. stocks. Global markets did not fare Carol Claytor can be reached at [email protected] or would need to undergo biometric testing (a blood draw). as well, responding to slower growth and geopolitical 215-585-5679. For more information, visit pnc.com/wealth- Failure to do so would result in potential lost contributions concerns. management and surcharges totaling as much as $4,000 for the year. Do you believe volatility in the markets will con- Specifically, non-participants could lose up to $1,500 in HSA tinue into 2015? The material presented in this article is of a general nature and does not constitute contributions and face a $500 surcharge on medical premi- the provision by PNC of investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice to any person, Volatility returned to markets in 2014 with or a recommendation to buy or sell any security or adopt any investment strategy. ums. Declining the blood draw also resulted in a $1,000 to- heightened perceived risks. Leading were geopolitical Opinions expressed herein are subject to change without notice. The information bacco-related surcharge per employee and/or covered spouse was obtained from sources deemed reliable. Such information is not guaranteed as concerns including tensions in Ukraine and the Middle to its accuracy. You should seek the advice of an investment professional to tailor a regardless of whether the employee/spouse declined the blood East. Additionally, slowing global growth forecasts have fnancial plan to your particular needs. For more information, please contact PNC at draw for non-tobacco reasons. Prior to implementation, 1-888-762-6226. afflicted markets with some apprehension over the The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (“PNC”) uses the marketing names PNC two employees filed complaints with the EEOC’s Chicago outlooks for regions including the Eurozone, China Wealth Management® and Hawthorn, PNC Family Wealth® to provide investment, District Office alleging ADA and GINA violations. Briefly, wealth management, and fduciary services through its subsidiary, PNC Bank, Na- and Japan. We believe volatility is likely to remain at or tional Association (“PNC Bank”), which is a Member FDIC, and to provide specifc the EEOC alleges: A blood draw is a medical exam and is not above these levels in the near term, with flare-ups also fduciary and agency services through its subsidiary, PNC Delaware Trust Company. job related and consistent with business necessity. Tere- possible from time to time moving through 2015. PNC also uses the marketing names PNC Institutional Asset ManagementSM, PNC Re- fore, to be permitted under the ADA, the program must be tirement SolutionsSM, Vested Interest®, and PNC Institutional Advisory SolutionsSM What is your outlook for interest rates in the for the various discretionary and non-discretionary institutional investment activities voluntary. Employees failing to participate in the blood draw coming year? conducted through PNC Bank and through PNC’s subsidiary PNC Capital Advisors, LLC, are penalized though lost HSA contributions and surcharges. a registered investment adviser (“PNC Capital Advisors”). Standalone custody, es- With the continued strength in the U.S. economy, crow, and directed trustee services; FDIC-insured banking products and services; and Te EEOC believes this program is involuntary under the directionally the Federal Reserve (Fed) for the first lending of funds are also provided through PNC Bank. Securities products, brokerage ADA. In addition, to avoid lost contributions and surcharges, services, and managed account advisory services are offered by PNC Investments time in many years is moving toward “monetary policy LLC, a registered broker-dealer and a registered investment adviser and member of a covered spouse must also participate in the blood draw. Te normalization” with the end of monthly asset purchases FINRA and SIPC. Insurance products may be provided through PNC Insurance Ser- EEOC alleges this violates GINA because it is an impermis- vices, LLC, a licensed insurance agency affliate of PNC, or through licensed insurance in October 2014, and anticipation of an increase in agencies that are not affliated with PNC; in either case a licensed insurance affliate sible collection of an employee’s genetic information (defined interest rates in 2015. PNC projects the Fed will make may receive compensation if you choose to purchase insurance through these pro- to include the manifestation of a disease or disorder in a its first increase in interest rates in July 2015. grams. A decision to purchase insurance will not affect the cost or availability of other spouse as reported in the blood work). products or services from PNC or its affliates. PNC does not provide legal, tax, or Do you think inflation will hold steady in 2015? accounting advice unless, with respect to tax advice, PNC Bank has entered into a In a press release, Honeywell strongly disputes the EEOC’s Te Consumer Price Index has trended lower in written tax services agreement. PNC does not provide services in any jurisdiction allegations and specifically states their program complies with in which it is not authorized to conduct business. PNC Bank is not registered as a 2014, in part due to lower energy prices. While indica- municipal advisor under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection the requirements under HIPAA and the ACA. tors are not pointing to a structural rise in inflation, Act (“Act”). Investment management and related products and services provided to Orion Energy. Te EEOC maintains that the employer a “municipal entity” or “obligated person” regarding “proceeds of municipal securi- we do note that every so often markets overact. Higher ties” (as such terms are defned in the Act) will be provided by PNC Capital Advisors. instituted a wellness program that required medical ex- inflation does not have to be present for there to be an “PNC Wealth Management,” “Hawthorn, PNC Family Wealth,” and “Vested Interest” aminations and the completion of disability-related ques- are registered trademarks and “PNC Institutional Asset Management,” “PNC Retire- inflation scare. All that is needed is the potential for ment Solutions,” and “PNC Institutional Advisory Solutions” are service marks of The tions through a health risk assessment. When an employee higher inflation. PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. declined to participate in the program she was required to What is your projection for the S&P 500? Investments: Not FDIC Insured. No Bank Guarantee. May Lose Value. pay 100 percent of her health insurance premium. Had she Insurance: Not FDIC Insured. No Bank or Federal Government Guarantee. Not a De- Preferring to err on the conservative side, and given posit. May Lose Value. continued on page 16 philadelphiabar.org January 2015 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 15 88 Become U.S. Citizens on Bill of Rights Day U.S. District Court Judge Mitchell S. Goldberg (top photo) displays the citizenship certifcate given to his great grandfather when he became a U.S. citizen in 1903. Judge Goldberg presided over a Bill of Rights Day naturalization ceremony on Dec. 15, which included remarks from 2014 Chancellor William P. Fedullo, Con- gressman Mike Fitzpatrick and U.S. District Court Senior Judge Norma L. Shapiro. Eighty-eight people from 42 nations became U.S. citizens at the ceremony, sponsored by the Philadel- phia Bar Association. Photos by Jeff Lyons Jeff by Photos
a medical leave. Once he returned from Based on the ongoing litigation, the Health Care medical leave, the employee requested EEOC’s statements and other informal Brian McLaughlin (Brian.McLaughlin@ continued from page 15 additional time to complete the require- guidance, some practices that should be usiaffinity.com) is vice president of USI Affin- ments of the wellness program, but the avoided with respect to wellness programs ity’s Benefit Solutions Group. For more infor- participated in the program, the employer request was rejected by the employer. include: mation about insurance, visit the Philadelphia would have paid the full premium associ- Subsequently, the employer cancelled his Terminating employees for non-partic- Bar Association Insurance Exchange at www. ated with her health coverage. Another health insurance coverage, but allowed for ipation in a wellness program. usiaffinityex.com/PhiladelphiaBar. For Law- component of the program required use reinstatement at the full premium cost. Requiring the employee to pay a sig- yers’ Professional Liability and other business of a Range of Motion (RM) machine Te employee could not afford that cost nificant amount of the cost for health in- coverage, you can continue to visit the regular to avoid a $50/month surcharge. When and his insurance remained cancelled. surance coverage if the employee does not Philadelphia Bar Association Insurance the employee expressed her objection to Te employer also informed employees participate in the wellness program, when Program website at www.mybarinsurance. the program she was terminated from that failure to attend the testing at the ap- participating employees are required to com/PhiladelphiaBar. If you’d like to talk to employment. Te EEOC alleges the pointed time could result in “disciplinary pay little, or nothing, for coverage. someone about insurance and benefits options medical examination and subsequent action.” Employees who participated in Denying access to a benefit (including for Philadelphia Bar Association members, action to terminate the employee violated the program did not have their cover- an HRA) for failing to participate in a call USI Affinity Benefit Specialists at 1-855- the ADA. age cancelled and paid 25 percent of the wellness program. 874-0267. Flambeau. Te EEOC alleges employ- premium cost. In addition, in light of Honeywell, For more than 75 years, the divisions of USI Affnity have de- ees were required to complete biometric While the plan designs described above employers should carefully review the veloped, marketed and administered insurance and fnancial testing and a health risk assessment may not be the “norm,” the alleged facts use of financial incentives to encourage programs that offer affnity clients and their members unique consisting of blood work, measurements provide a helpful reminder that employ- participation in biometric tests, medical advantages in coverage, price and service. As the endorsed bro- ker of the Philadelphia Bar Association and more than 30 other and a self-disclosure of medical history. ers need to carefully evaluate and identify exams or health risk assessments. Absent state and local bar associations and with more than 30,000 at- In this case, the employee was unable to potential risks in their wellness programs clarification, any incentive (even if it torneys insured, USI Affnity has the experience and know-how complete the biometric testing and risk with employment counsel. Tis is par- satisfies HIPAA requirements) has the to navigate the marketplace and design the most comprehensive assessment on the day indicated by the ticularly true in light of the EEOC action potential to trigger a problem under the and innovative insurance and benefts packages to ft a frm’s individual needs. employer because the employee was on against Honeywell. ADA and GINA.
16 Philadelphia Bar Reporter January 2015 philadelphiabar.org Dandridge continued from page 1
“Cecil would never let his ‘Montford Point Marine’ attitude get too far away from him,” said Dandridge, who also trained at the segregated Marine base at Montford Point, N.C. “He led the charge as president of the Philadelphia branch of the NAACP and led the protest against the exclusionary policies at Girard Photo by Jeff Lyons Jeff by Photo College. Cecil was a community leader Chancellor Albert S. Dandridge with sons (from left) Anthony, Tracy, Kyle and Albert S. IV (Stevie) at the Dec. 9 Annual Meeting Luncheon. who challenged major corporations and institutions in efforts to increase black time, talent and treasure for the better- given, much is required.’ We, as attorneys so much with our time. Time is our least participation and employment.” ment of mankind,” Dandridge said. “I and as leaders in our communities, are expensive, but most precious commod- “Today, I believe that both Bernie believe that no matter what your faith, very good at contributing our talent, such ity.” Segal and Cecil Moore would speak each of us knows at least one person as pro-bono matters, and contributing At the end of the day, it is my hope out loudly about Philadelphia being the who, without question, puts service to our treasure, we write checks – lots of that when each of you tell people that you major United States city with the high- their community as their top priority. As checks. We are very generous with our are a “Philadelphia Lawyer,” their response est poverty rate. One as an advocate for scripture says: ‘To whom much has been talent and our treasure, but perhaps not might be “thank you for your service.” mankind, and the other, as an advocate for the downtrodden – they would speak out. Tey would also speak out about veterans having substandard health care January CLE Calendar and living in cardboard boxes under high- These CLE programs, cosponsored by the Philadelphia Bar Association way overpasses. Tey would both speak will be held at The CLE Conference Center out about women and persons of color Wanamaker Building, 10th Floor, Suite 1010, Juniper Street entrance having limited opportunities to succeed,” unless otherwise noted. Dandridge said. “I want you, and us as a Bar Associa- tion, to commit to enhancing our service to our community. In this regard, I will Live & Simulcast Seminars $ISTANCE %DUCATION ,IVE 7EBCASTS ask every leader of our Association not *AN s 4HE .EW 0/! ,AW $RAFTING &ORMS AND "EST 0RACTICES Live Webcasts only to undertake pro-bono service, *AN s !DVANCED -EDICAID 0LANNING FOR ,ONG 4ERM #ARE If you can’t watch it live, sign up now & get credit when you watch it which we all have committed to do, but *AN s ,OBBYING $ISCLOSURE IN 0ENNSYLVANIA later (you’ve got 3 months after the webcast date). *AN s -EDICAL 3CHOOL FOR ,AWYERS )NTO THE !NATOMY ,AB also commit to other service to our com- *AN s $ONT -ORTGAGE 9OUR &UTURE *AN s ,OBBYING $ISCLOSURE IN 0ENNSYLVANIA munity that is not of a pro-bono nature,” *AN s 3%# )NVESTIGATIONS AND %NFORCEMENT ! 0RACTITIONERS 'UIDE *AN s 4HE .EW 0/! ,AW $RAFTING &ORMS AND "EST 0RACTICES the Chancellor said. He introduced lead- *AN s ! &RESH ,OOK AT &,0S *AN s $ONT -ORTGAGE 9OUR &UTURE ers of community service organizations in *AN s "EST OF THE /IL AND 'AS ,AW #OLLOQUIUM *AN s .ONPROl T 3ERIES 0ARTS ) %FFECTIVE .ONPROl TS %THICAL )SSUES FOR !TTORNEY "OARD -EMBERS the city to help emphasize the need. *AN s (OT 4OPICS IN #APITAL #ASES 0ART ) *AN s .ONPROl T 3ERIES 0ARTS ) %FFECTIVE .ONPROl TS %THICAL )SSUES s 3%# )NVESTIGATIONS AND %NFORCEMENT ! 0RACTITIONERS 'UIDE “I will also be asking for your help in FOR !TTORNEY "OARD -EMBERS *AN s 3UMMARY *UDGMENT -OTIONS IN %MPLOYMENT ,AW #ASES promoting programs to help our veterans. *AN s "EST OF THE /IL AND 'AS ,AW #OLLOQUIUM We will commit to strengthening our *AN s (OT 4OPICS IN #APITAL #ASES 0ART ) outreach to the veterans’ community, Online CLE including seeking legislative solutions for 3IMULCASTS FROM 0,) Delivered over the Web at your convenience. We call this 24/7 CLE. that community, to participate in military Save yourself the time and expense of an overnight trip to New When you need the information (or the credits), log on to our Online assistance programs, such as, among other York City, and take advantage of the specialized educational programs for which PLI is famous. seminar, with the materials in convenient searchable PDF format. things, counseling military personnel Start it today, watch some tomorrow and more in the coming weeks. about predatory lending practices, and, *AN s 5NDERSTANDING &INANCIAL 0RODUCTS Finish it within three months, and get credit when you’re done. *AN s (EDGE &UND #OMPLIANCE 2EGULATORY #HALLENGES to join in the outreach to the Veterans *AN s 4AXATION OF &INANCIAL 0RODUCTS 4RANSACTIONS Administration to explain to and assist *AN s $RAFTING .EGOTIATING #ORPORATE !GREEMENTS veterans in receiving the benefits that they *AN s !DVANCED $EPOSITION 4ECHNIQUES are entitled to. Te high rate of suicide in *AN s 2EAL %STATE -! AND 2%)4 4RANSACTIONS Mark Your Calendar the veterans’ community is unacceptable,” *AN s "ROADBAND #ABLE )NDUSTRY ,AW *AN s 2ECENT $EVELOPMENTS IN $ISTRESSED $EBT Dandridge said. &EB s %STATE %LDER 3YMPOSIUM 2ESTRUCTURINGS 7ORKOUTS &EB s "USINESS IN 0HILADELPHIA “Finally, I will ask that we do all that &EB s 0RISONER #IVIL 2IGHTS &EDERAL #OURTHOUSE we can to enhance the opportunities -AR s TH !NNUAL #IVIL ,ITIGATION 5PDATE for all attorneys,” he said. “We, as a Bar -AR s ST !NNUAL (EALTH )NSTITUTE 0! #ONVENTION #ENTER Association, will propose the adoption of Video Seminars -AR s #OMMERCIAL ,ITIGATION )NSTITUTE -AR s 5NDERSTANDING 0HILADELPHIA :ONING diversity action plans, in which the bar *AN s ,,# $OCUMENT 0REPARATION IN 0! leadership will be asked to individually *AN s 4RIAL %VIDENCE take on diversity and inclusion initiatives *AN s 5NCERTAIN *USTICE and responsibilities. We, the bar leader- ship and others, will meet in January to map out a strategy to accomplish all of these goals.” www.pbi.org 800-932-4637 “In my church, as in many others, we ask our parishioners to contribute their philadelphiabar.org January 2015 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 17 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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and report them to the Chancellor and/ Diversity or his or her designee. Barristers’ continued from page 1 Another goal of the Plan is to Web Check strengthen relationships with affinity MLK Breakfast sion Principles and in the Diversity and bar associations, diversity organiza- To read the full text of the Diver- Inclusion Action Plan. Te Association sity and Inclusion Action Plan, visit tions, members and other entities. Tis is January 19 shall disseminate the Diversity and In- philadelphiabar.org. includes publicizing diversity events, clusion Action Plan within the Associa- programs and announcements in the Te Barristers’ Association of Philadelphia, tion and make it publicly available. Bar Reporter, Bar Reporter Online, and Inc., in honor of the legacy of Dr. Martin In September, the Board adopted a revised Statement YLD EZine and by other appropriate means (including Luther King Jr., recognizes leading attorneys, of Diversity and Inclusion Principles, that states, in part: social media) to the greatest extent possible. Te Associa- organizations and judges in the Philadelphia “Creating a diverse and inclusive environment is a long- tion will continue to collaborate, support and partner with legal community for their significant contribu- term commitment to the future of the profession, and affinity bar associations on programs and events. Te As- tions to the legal profession and the com- achieving diversity and inclusion is a continuing process sociation shall maintain visibility at diversity and inclusion munity at large through their tireless work, that requires a steadfast commitment by the Bar.” conferences by having Bar Leaders serve as speakers and dedication and public service. According to the statement, diversity is a broad concept sponsors and attend the conferences to the greatest extent Te Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial that includes race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, disabil- possible. Breakfast attracts nearly 600 judges, lawyers, ity, sexual orientation and gender identity, marital status, Each member of the Board of Governors and other Bar elected officials and law students from the veteran status, parental status, socioeconomic status and leaders are asked, on an annual basis, to complete a number Philadelphia community. Te breakfast and unique attributes, and inclusion, the harnessing of our of items on an Individual Diversity and Inclusion Action honors will be Monday, Jan. 19 from 8 to 10 diversity so that everyone is valued and has the opportunity Plan Checklist. Te items include mentoring, speaking a.m. at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, to fully participate and succeed in the profession. engagements, Bar Association involvement, reading related Terrace Ballroom, 1101 Arch St. Doors open “Te Association wants to set forth goals, metrics and articles and other materials, among other things. at 7:30 a.m. track recording mechanisms for how we address and deal “It’s a list of suggested activities for improving on diver- At the breakfast, Te Barristers’ will present with diversity and inclusion issues,” said Sophia Lee, Board sity and inclusion and getting better engagement on those the Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia of Governors Diversity Chair. issues,” said Lee. with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award Under the Plan, each Division, Section and Committee In other business, seven new members were appointed for Outstanding Service to the Community. is encouraged to adopt a diversity and inclusion plan that is to Philadelphia VIP’s Board of Directors. Te new mem- Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Presi- consistent with the objectives of the Diversity and Inclu- bers are Anthony J. Baratta, Matthew C. Jones, Anne E. dent Judge Sheila Woods-Skipper will receive sion Action Plan or to review and appropriately modify its Kozul, Teresa E. Loscalzo, Steven A. Shoumer, Phila- the Woman of Distinction Award. Wesley R. existing diversity plan to reflect consistency with the Plan. delphia Court of Common Pleas President Judge Sheila Payne IV, treasurer of the Philadelphia Bar According to the Plan, consistent with the Association’s Woods-Skipper and Matthew P. Woodward. Association, will be presented with the Hon. bylaws, the Bar Election Committee shall encourage di- Rochelle M. Fedullo and Amber Racine were appointed William F. Hall Award, and Michael Lee will verse candidates to run for elected office in the Association. to the Editorial Board of Te Philadelphia Lawyer maga- receive the Outstanding Young Lawyer Award. Te chair of the Bar Election Committee will monitor and zine. Maureen M. Farrell was appointed to the Editorial For sponsorship or ticket information, visit track the demographics of the candidates for elected office Board of the Philadelphia Bar Reporter. phillybarristers.com.
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Abraham C. Reich, Salvatore M. De- co-chair of Fox Bunda, co-managing Rothschild LLP and partner of Archer & a former Chancellor Greiner P.C., has re- of the Philadelphia ceived “Philadelphia Bar Association, has SmartCEO” maga- been selected by the zine’s 2014 Circle of Philadelphia Business Excellence Award for Journal as one of the honorees for its nonprofit leadership in recognition of his 2014 Most Admired CEO Awards. service as president of the Pennsylvania Toroughbred Horsemen’s Association, Amina Daniels, an representing racehorse owners and train- associate at Swartz ers at Parx Racing in Bensalem, Pa. Campbell, has been named as a board Bryan P. Franey observer to Dignity of Manko, Gold, Housing, whose mis- Katcher & Fox, LLP sion is to break the discussed “Envi- cycle of homelessness ronmental Issues and poverty that confronts low-income Update for Real families and individuals in Philadelphia. Estate Lawyers” at the Pennsylvania Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Joseph D. O’Keefe is congratulated Theodore “Ted” Bar Institute’s 18th Annual Real Estate by 2014 Chancellor William P. Fedullo at a Dec. 11 ceremony at City Hall where a portrait of the retiring judge was unveiled. He has been a judge for the Phila- Simon, principal in Institute in December. delphia Court of Common Pleas since 1983. He has served as the administrative the Law Offices of judge of the Orphans’ Court of the First Judicial District since 2000. Teodore Simon Steve Masters, and president of founder of JustLaws Peter H. “Tad” LeVan Timothy R. Lawn, a National Association PLLC, was the Jr., founder and partner in Raynes of Criminal Defense featured speaker on managing partner of McCarty, was a co- Lawyers (NACDL), the panel “Manag- LeVan Law Group course planner and delivered the opening remarks at the Na- ing Relationships LLC, has been speaker at the Penn- tional Press Club in Washington, D.C., Between Developers named to the Board sylvania Institute for on Nov. 17 where NACDL released and Community” of Trustees of Choral Justice 9th Annual “Material Indifference: How Courts Are at the Philadelphia Arts of Southern Medical Malpractice Impeding Fair Disclosure in Criminal Association of Community Development New Jersey. Seminar on Nov. 11. Cases,” a major study produced jointly Corporation’s Symposium on Equitable with the VERITAS Initiative at Santa Development on Dec. 10 at the Federal Joseph A. Conlan, an associate with Mar- “People” highlights news of members’ awards, hon- Clara Law School. Reserve Bank in Philadelphia. tin LLC, recently spoke to a group of law ors or appointments of a community or civic nature. students at an event coordinated by the Send news to Jeff Lyons, Senior Managing Editor, Career Strategies Office at Tomas R. Philadelphia Bar Reporter, Philadelphia Bar As- Kline School of Law at Drexel University. sociation, 1101 Market St., 11th fl., Philadelphia, PA 19107-2955 or [email protected].
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Lawrence Felzer (left), director of development and fnance at SeniorLAW Cen- CONNECT WITH US ter and member of the Board of Governors of the Philadelphia Bar Association, received a Volunteer Service Award from ACLU of Pennsylvania, as presented by PHILADELPHIABAR.ORG Executive Director Reggie Shuford at ACLU’s Bill of Rights Dinner in October at the National Museum of American Jewish History. philadelphiabar.org January 2015 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 19 20 Philadelphia Bar Reporter January 2015 philadelphiabar.org