Truffer Installed As MSBA President Leadership Academy Fellows

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Maryland State Bar aSSociation newSletter July 15, 2018

Trufer Installed as MSBA President

McLean & Reid, LLP and, date back to the Association’s By Patrick Tandy Looking ahead, Trufer ultimately, his January 2016 founding in 1896. To address voiced a need to also “be Baltimore County Circuit appointment to the Baltimore this need, Trufer announced mindful of those challenges Court Judge Keith R. Trufer County Circuit Court bench, the appointment of a brand- and opportunities which are was installed as the 125th Presi- before moving on to his priori- new Policy Review Commit- on and beyond the horizon.” dent of the Maryland State Bar ties for the Association in the tee, which will “undertake a “We need to establish Association (MSBA) on June coming bar year. comprehensive review of the long-term priorities to guide 16, 2018, at the close of the “As you know by this MSBA’s policies and practices, our policies from year to year,” MSBA Legal Summit & An- time, the MSBA is undergo- conduct research into and he added. “We must make nual Meeting. Trufer will lead ing a period of extraordinary a comparison with the best ourselves more anticipatory, the roughly 24,000-member change,” said Trufer. “During practices in our industry and, and less reactive.” To this end, Association for the next 12 the upcoming year, we want ultimately, recommend such he announced plans to create months. to build upon and acceler- changes to our bylaws as are “a Strategic Vision Committee Trufer, a Baltimore na- ate the great strides we have necessary to implement these with a long-term focus and a tive, opened his 20-minute initiated to secure the near best practices.” broad vision to plot a course address by describing his own and long-term health of the “In this way,” he contin- for the MSBA over the next professional journey, from the Association.” ued, “we can create a structure ive to 10 years.” University of Baltimore School Instrumental to that which best positions MSBA to “This Committee will of Law to his more than three health is a thorough review of meet the new challenges we deine the MSBA’s continu- decades with the Towson law MSBA’s governance policies, face and take advantage of the firm of Royston, Mueller, some of which, he noted, new opportunities presented.” See Trufer Page 19

Leadership Academy Fellows Present on Cyberbullying

By Patrick Tandy in the MSBA through mentorship and public service. his year's 15 he MSBA Leadership Acad- Fellows fulilled their public ser- emy 2017-2018 Class of Fellows vice requirements by developing a concluded their year by presenting program designed raise awareness of their public service project, entitled cyberbullying and its consequences "Being Smarter with Your Smart- among high school students around phone: Understanding Cyberbully- the state. ing & Its Impact", to a distinguished Following the presentation, audience that included Chief Judge Leadership Academy Co-Chairs Mary Ellen Barbera, Court of Ap- Jessica Quincosa and Judge Dana peals of Maryland, District Court Middleton awarded certiicates of Chief Judge John P. Morrissey, and completion of the program. incoming MSBA President Judge Leadership Academy alumni Keith R. Trufer. include, many among others, he 12-month program is de- MSBA Past President Debra G. signed to assist lawyers in becoming Schubert and current Secretary better leaders, and ofering oppor- Deborah L. Potter. tunities for future leadership roles AR United States Reaches BULLETIN 10 Millionth Patent Milestone Volume XXXV, Number 7 July 15, 2018

Published monthly by the Maryland State Bar aSSociation 520 West Fayette Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201 (410) 685-7878  (800) 492-1964 TDD 539-3186 E-mail [email protected]  www.msba.org ExEcutivE DirEctor Victor L. Velazquez DirEctor, contEnt & DElivEry W. Patrick Tandy

Editorial Staf EDitor Lisa Muscara Brice

2017-2018 OFFICERS Sara H. Arthur PrEsiDEnt

Hon. Keith R. Trufer PrEsiDEnt-ElEct

Dana O. Williams sEcrEtAry By David S. Taylor lead-up to the issuance of U.S. Pat- useful arts, by securing for limited ent No. 10,000,000 has been the times to authors and inventors the Hon. Mark F. Scurti he U.S. Patent & Trademark accelerating rate at which patents exclusive right to their respective trEAsurEr Oice (“USPTO”) reached a mile- have been granted over the years. writings and discoveries.” he stone on June 19, 2018 by grant- It took about 75 years from the patents laws are codiied in Title 35 ing U.S. Patent No. 10,000,000 grant of Mr. Ruggles’ U.S. Patent of the United States Code. Section entitled “Coherent LADAR [laser No. 1 in 1836 before U.S. Patent 101 states that “[w]hoever invents Advertising detection and ranging] using No. 1,000,000 was granted in or discovers any new and useful Classiieds • Displays intra-pixel quadrature detection” to 1911. he subsequent millionth- process, machine, manufacture, or MCI | USA Raytheon Company. he occasion patent milestones occurred in the composition of matter, or any new (formerly Network Media Partners) was marked by a White House cer- following years (with the number and useful improvement thereof, 307 International Circle emony, at which President Donald of years elapsed since the previous may obtain a patent therefor, subject Suite 190 J. Trump, Secretary of Commerce grant milestone in parentheses): to the conditions and requirements Hunt Valley, Maryland 21030 Wilbur Ross, and USPTO Direc- 2,000,000 in 1935 (24 years from of this title.” In addition to being (410) 584-1959 tor Andrei Iancu signed the patent. the grant of 1,000,000), 3,000,000 “new and useful,” an invention must Account ExEcutivE According to the USPTO’s website, in 1961 (26 years), 4,000,000 be non-obvious to be patentable. Jonathan McGraw the patent is further distinguished in 1976 (15 years), 5,000,000 in he patent laws provide the by being the irst to receive a new 1991 (15 years), 6,000,000 in owner of the patent with a right patent cover design, which is only 1999 (8 years), 7,000,000 in 2006 to exclude others from making, ©2018 Maryland State Bar Association the second change to the patent (7 years), 8,000,000 in 2011 (5 using, selling, ofering to sell, and cover to take place in the last 100 years), 9,000,000 in 2015 (4 years), importing the patented invention, years. and 10,000,000 in 2018 (3 years). and from inducing others and con- It has been over 180 years since Over 300,000 utility patents (not tributing to the infringement of a the USPTO issued U.S. Patent including design patents and plant patent. his exclusionary right is No. 1 under its current number- patents) have issued over the past granted for a limited period (now 20 ing system to John Ruggles for a year. If the rate of patent grants years from the earliest efective iling public to build upon the invention, governmental entities for which “Locomotive Steam-Engine for continues to accelerate at its current date, with patent-term adjustments thereby speeding the progress of they work) to innovate. And with- Rail and Other Roads” on July 13, pace, U.S. Patent No. 20,000,000 available in some cases and subject scientiic endeavor. out incentive to innovate, we likely 1836. (he irst U.S. patent, not should issue in about 30 years, to payment of maintenance fees). Without the promise of exclu- would be nowhere near ten million numbered under the USPTO’s around (and likely before) 2050. In return, as a quid pro quo, the sivity, inventors would be forced granted patents or the technological current system, was granted over hat is approximately one-sixth inventor must disclose to the pub- to turn to secrecy (trade secrets) as revolution that our society contin- two-and-a-quarter centuries ago on the amount of 180 years it took to lic in the patent how to make and the best protection for their inven- ues to enjoy. July 31, 1790 to Samuel Hopkins grant the irst ten million patents. use the invention. In other words, tions. However, trade secrets cannot for an improvement in making pot U.S. Constitution is the ba- the inventor must “spill” his or her protect an invention that can be David Taylor is a partner with the ash and pearl ash. Mr. Hopkins’ sis for the grant of patents (and secrets. he information disclosed reverse engineered. hus, it can be law firm of Berenato & White, patent was likewise signed by the copyrights). Article One, Section by the inventor is shared with the (and has been) argued that without LLC in its Bethesda oice. he president at the time, President 8, Clause 8, provides that “[t]he public through the publication of the patent system, there would be firm concentrates its practice in George Washington.) Congress shall have power … [t]o patent applications and granted less incentive for individuals (and the area of intellectual property. One remarkable aspect of the promote the progress of science and patents. his sharing allows the the corporations, universities, and

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JULY 2018 3 From the Boardroom

MSBA’s Annual Business In addition to the Annual their accomplishments during an business, by discussing and ap- More information regarding Meeting of the membership oc- Business Meeting of its member- important year of change. he proving the MSBA’s ailiation MSBA governance can be found curred June 16, 2018 during the ship, MSBA’s Board of Governors awards discussed, and ultimately agreement with Access to Justice, on the Inner Workings page of the 2018 MSBA Legal Summit & (“Board”) held two meetings; one approved, included the Hon. and ratifying the 2018/2019 Fiscal website, which is located under Annual Meeting at the Clarion on June 13, 2018 with the outgoing Anselm Sodaro Award, and the Year Budget for the MSBA, which the “For Members” tab. he In- Fountainbleau Hotel in Ocean Board, and one on June 16, 2018, Presidential Best Section Award. In was developed and approved by ner Workings page contains our City, Maryland. The Business with the newly appointed Board. addition to the awards, the meeting the 2017/2018 Board at the An- latest Inner Workings newsletter, Meeting featured a celebration of he 2017/2018 Board has included a discussion and approval nual Retreat on May 11, 2018. In as well as links to MSBA’s bylaws, several achievements, including made tremendous progress imple- of the Pro Bono Resource Center’s addition, the Board discussed the the upcoming schedule for Board the graduation of the 2017/2018 menting significant change at Board of Directors, and Maryland schedule for 2018/2019 Board meetings, and the Agenda & Min- Leadership Academy class, the the MSBA, including upgrading Legal Aid’s Board of Directors. meetings. utes from previous Board meetings. appointment of the 2018/2019 infrastructure at the MSBA head- Finally, the Board discussed and he next Board meeting will Questions and/or comments Board of Governors, and the in- quarters, launching a new website, approved support, in light of the be held in September 2018. he regarding MSBA governance stallment of the Hon. Keith Trufer delivering over 300+ programs, ABA’s request, for Federal Leg- date and location of that meeting matters should be directed to as President of the MSBA. In ad- CLEs, and networking events islation H.R. 5082 - Practice of will be inalized in the coming [email protected]. dition, the members unanimously for MSBA members, and much Law Technical Clariication Act weeks, and posted on MSBA’s approved updated bylaws, which more. As such, it was only itting of 2018. “Board of Governors” page, which can be found on MSBA’s website that at their inal meeting, Board In the Saturday, June 16, 2018 can be found on msba.org on under the “About” tab. members were asked to conirm meeting, the newly appointed the “Leadership” page under the various award winners to celebrate 2018/2019 Board got down to “About” tab.

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JULY 2018 7 2018-2019 Board of Governors

Hon. Keith R. Truffer Bryan T. Dugan Kristine K. Howanski President Fourth District Eighth District

Dana O. Williams Jason A. Deloach Margaret M. McKee President Elect Fifth District Eighth District

Deborah L. Potter Walter W. Green Michael W. Siri Secretary Fifth District Eighth District

Hon. Mark Franklin Scurti Hon. Anne K. Albright Robert J. Thompson Treasurer Sixth District Eighth District

Sara H. Arthur Mary Beth Beattie Kelcie L. Longaker Immediate Past President Sixth District Tenth District

Hon. Pamila J. Brown Bibi M. Berry Thomas J. Dolina ABA Delegate Sixth District Twelfth District

Carl S. Silverman Mary Ellen Flynn Jason A. Frank Parliamentarian Sixth District Elder Law

Alan F. Garten David E. Grover Charles B. Jones First District Sixth District Estate & Trust Law

Keri L. Smith David M. Kochanski Carol Ann Smith First District Sixth District Family & Juvenile Law

Hon. Hope Tipton Rhian McGrath Indira Sharma First District Sixth District Young Lawyers

Jason T. Wasserman David P. Shapiro Michael Hudak First District Sixth District Young Lawyers

Steven W. Rakow Anne Colt Leitess E. Regine Francois Second District Seventh District Young Lawyers

William C. Chapman Steven Wrobel Nathan K. Risch hird District Seventh District Young Lawyers Michael S. Barranco Eighth District

8 BAR BULLETIN LEGAL SUMMIT & ANNUAL MEETING

The Journey of Two Lawyers

"The Journey of Two Law- yers" program featured former United States Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and Preet Singh Bharara, Distinguished Scholar, NYU School of Law & Host of Cafe’s Stay Tuned with Preet, recounting their personal journeys through the legal profession to a packed house on the opening day of MSBA’s Legal Summit & Annual Meeting. Incoming MSBA President Judge Keith R. Truffer moderated the discussion, which included a question-and-answer session with audience members.

General Sessions

Attendees learn and connect before, during and after general sessions.

JULY 2018 9 LEGAL SUMMIT & ANNUAL MEETING

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New Judge’s Reception

Maryland's newest members of the Judiciary honored at the New Judge's Reception.

10 BAR BULLETIN LEGAL SUMMIT & ANNUAL MEETING

An Afternoon At Seacrets Sponsored by Worcester County Bar Association Young Lawyers Ice Cream Social and the Maryland State Bar Association

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President’s Reception

JULY 2018 11 Award Recipients

2018 MSBA AWARDS ANSELM SODARO JUDICIAL CIVILITY AWARD – The Honorable Stuart R. Berger CHARLES H. DORSEY, JR. AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN LEGAL PROFESSIONALISM – Glenn M. Grossman

PRESIDENTIAL BEST SECTION PROJECT AWARD TO BENEFIT THE BAR – Solo & Small Firm Practice Section TO BENEFIT THE PUBLIC – Delivery of Legal Services Section

MARYLAND BAR FOUNDATION AWARDS EDWARD F. SHEA, JR. PROFESSIONALISM AWARD – Robert K. Erdman, Jr. H. VERNON ENEY AWARD – The Honorable J. Frederick Motz J. JOSEPH CURRAN AWARD – The Honorable Andre M. Davis

INDIVIDUAL MSBA SECTION AWARDS Administrative Law Section JOHN W. HARWICKE AWARD – Andrew H. Baida

Alternative Dispute Resolution Section ROBERT M. BELL AWARD – Louise Phipps Senft

Business Law Section JAMES J. HANKS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – Marshall Paul STEVEN J. MANDELL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD – Herman Brown

Consumer Bankruptcy Section BELSKY AWARD – Tiffany Franc

Criminal Law Section ROBERT C. HEENEY AWARD – The Honorable Lynne A. Battaglia

Family & Juvenile Law Section BEVERLY GRONER AWARD – Maryland Court of Special Appeals Chief Judge Patrick L. Woodward

Litigation Section LITIGATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD – Bruce Marcus

Real Property Section DISTINGUISHED MARYLAND REAL PROPERTY PRACTITIONER OF THE YEAR AWARD – Raymond G. Truitt

Senior Lawyers Section SENIOR LAWYER OF THE YEAR AWARD – James L. Thompson INAUGURAL MARYLAND JUDICIARY AND SENIOR LAWYER COMMITTEE AWARD – The Honorable Charles E. Moylan, Jr. (ret.)

Solo & Small Firm Practice Section HJORTSBERG AWARD – Mary T. Keating

Taxation Section TAX EXCELLENCE AWARD – Steven M. Gevarter J. RONALD SHIFF MEMORIAL PRO BONO AWARD – James P. Leith

Young Lawyers Section MELODY TAGLIAFERRI-CRONIN DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD – Matthew B. Stubenberg

12 BAR BULLETIN Honoring Maryland’s Pro Bono Heroes at MSBA Annual Meeting

By Dave Pantzer Each year, during the annual MSBA business meeting in Ocean City, members of the Association pause to honor Mary- land lawyers who have provided exemplary pro bono service during the previous year. Nominations for the Maryland Pro Bono Service Awards are collected each spring by the Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland (PBRC), the pro bono arm of the MSBA. On June 16, the 2018 awards were presented by Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera of the Maryland Court of Appeals, and Sharon E. Goldsmith, Executive Director of PBRC. he Judge Robert M. Bell Award (honoring an individual who has gone above and beyond the average pro bono commitment for at least 5 years) was presented to Mary Anna Donohoe, of Montgomery County. Ms. Donohoe started volunteering with Homeless Persons Representation Project in 1988, staing a clinic at a soup kitchen. She has volunteered once a month for thirty years, helping homeless persons with a broad swath of civil legal issues, includ- 2018 Maryland Pro Bono Service Awards presented at Ocean City - Front Row,t: from Sharon le E. Goldsmith, Execuive Director ing bankruptcy, consumer debt collections, of PBRC; Maya Zegarra, immigraion staf atorney at Ayuda; Madonna Lebling, solograion immi atorney; Mary Anna Donohoe, employment, public housing, family law, solo praciioner; Jane Santoni, member of Santoni, Vocci & Ortega, LLC;bert Her A. Dubin, solo praciioner. Back row, from let: and issues involving wills, trusts, and estates. Mary Price, General Counsel at Families Against Mandatory Minimums; Jane Murphy,rofessor P of Law at University of Balimore Over her three decades as a volunteer, she School of Law; Chrisian Noble, solo immigraion atorney; Chelsea Ortega,mber me of Santoni, Vocci & Ortega, LLC; Paul B. has donated services with an estimated value DeWolfe, Maryland Public Defender; Mat Vocci, member of Santoni, Vocci & Ortega,LC. L of over $158,000. Charles Scheeler, senior counsel in the gomery County. Since 2008, Mr. Dubin cases from MVLS, and provided court-house group has recruited 50 pro bono attorneys, Baltimore oice of DLA Piper, was selected has provided over 1,400 hours of pro bono counseling and services through PBRC and who are currently representing 28 clients. for the Distinguished Pro Bono Volunteer service, including helping 65 clients with Civil Justice. he cases are both fast-paced Present to receive the award were Professor Award (honoring an individual who has family law cases. Mr. Dubin became a solo and complicated, but these attorneys have Jane Murphy of the University of Baltimore contributed in an outstanding way over a practitioner in 1983, and, at 77 years of age, accepted them without hesitation, often Law School, Maryland Public Defender Paul period of time or through extended service brings a wealth of experience and a sense achieving advantageous settlements for their B. DeWolfe, and Mary Price of Families in a complex matter or case). Mr. Scheeler of balance as he serves clients and mentors clients. Attorneys from the irm also help staf Against Mandatory Minimums. accepted the irst vacatur case the Maryland newer volunteer attorneys. to unravel complicated legal issues, and assist he Non-Legal or Organizational Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS) Human hree immigration attorneys, Madonna by training and mentoring newer attorneys. Involvement Award was awarded to Traicking Prevention Project ever placed Lebling, Christian Noble, and Maya Ze- he Maryland Juvenile Lifer Parole Rep- Maryland Faith Health Network (MFHN). with a volunteer attorney. he case involved garra, were selected for the Young Lawyers resentation Project was selected to receive the Understanding the impact that foreclosure, vacating 10 prostitution convictions for Section Alex Fee Memorial Award. hese Herbert S. Garten Special Project Award tax sale, and other housing instability has on a survivor of human sex traicking. Mr. three attorneys started out as University (honoring an individual, group, or irm that the wellbeing of our communities, MFHN Scheeler dedicated 7 months to the case, of Baltimore law student volunteers with has initiated a special project that enhances set about to provide knowledge and resources demonstrating sophistication in post-con- Esperanza Center’s Pro Bono Project. hey the delivery of legal services for low-income in these areas. hey sought funding from viction law, and showing strong compassion consistently volunteered together at weekend persons). his working group includes the Maryland Department of Health to and empathy in the representation. legal clinics, and each has made an individual Families Against Mandatory Minimums; create presentations on advanced health care The Retired Pro Bono Volunteer decision on how to serve with Immigration the University of Baltimore Law School directives, to be provided through various Award was awarded to Elva Tillman, of Legal Services. Mr. Noble signs up in Janu- Juvenile Justice Project; Skadden, Arps, places of worship. he project has created Baltimore City. Ms. Tillman has been vol- ary for an entire year of clinics; Ms. Lebling Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; the Maryland connections between faith leaders, who are unteering with MVLS since 1992. Since takes back-to-back pro bono clients to keep Oice of the Public Defender; the Ameri- often the ones consulted during life crises, her retirement from the Law Department her skills sharp; and Ms. Zegarra acts as an can Civil Liberties Union of Maryland; the and free services related to legal needs. for the City of Baltimore in early 2017, she ambassador, encouraging her membership Maryland Restorative Justice Initiative; the A video of the 2018 award presentation, has become a valuable addition to MVLS’s organizations and colleagues to donate to Catholic University of America Columbus as well as further information, is available Consumer Protection Project clinic. In 2017, and volunteer with the Pro Bono Project. School of Law Clemency Project; and the at www.probonomd.org/awards. she volunteered at 33 of the 52 clinics and he Law Firm Pro Bono Service American University Washington College assisted 72 clients. In addition, Ms. Tillman Award (honoring irms that innovate and of Law Criminal Justice Clinic. Dave Pantzer is Director of Education, volunteers with Pro Bono Resource Center’s encourage a signiicant percentage of the he parole process presents obstacles Outreach, and Technology for the Pro Home Preservation Project. irm’s attorneys to participate) was presented that prevent even model juvenile lifers from Bono Resource Center of Maryland. he Lee A. Caplan Award (honor- to Santoni, Vocci & Ortega, LLC, of Towson. being considered for release. Legal represen- ing a solo or small irm practitioner) was In just over a year, the three members of this tation is critical, but mostly unavailable. presented to Herbert A. Dubin of Mont- irm have accepted 34 consumer pro bono Since coming together in May 2017, the

JULY 2018 13 2017-2018 MSBA Annual Report Where we’ve been, where we’re headed

It’s been a year of change for the Maryland State Bar Association, as we renew our commitment to improving and building on the member services that have made us the voice of Maryland’s legal community for more than 100 years.

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JULY 2018 15 THE BUSINESS OF LAW There’s an App for That! Through Form and Function, Apps are Making Lawyers More Productive

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16 BAR BULLETIN Health & Wellness Corner

Energy for Your Work Day 5 Productivity Snacks

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For example, KIND time to keep your health on track one of the most convenient healthy 1/2 cup PB2 9g Protein bar’s new protein Crunchy Peanut throughout the workday. grab-n-go snack options - especially 2 Scoops Level-1 Vanilla Protein Butter bar, contains 12g Protein, If you had to choose one of the pre workout. How so? When you Powder Whether your goal is weight and 8g total sugar (includes added), ive snack choices outlined in this pair a low calorie item (rice cakes) 1 tbsp cinnamon loss or muscle gain, 1st Phorm which is a great ratio. article, which one would you grab with fruit of choice (banana, apple, 1/4 cup regular peanut butter, melted Level-1 protein powder makes it for your workday snack? strawberry slices) and a healthy fat 1/4 cup Walden Farms Calorie Free easy to increase protein, or number One time when sugars can be (peanut butter, avocado, hummus), Syrup of meals throughout the day. 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Lee Ogburn, principal at Kramon & Graham, has been named a recipient of the Maryland Legal Aid Equal Justice Council's 2018 Executive Director's Award.

Chris Jefries, Kramon & Graham trial lawyer, has been named a 2017 - 2018 MVP of the Maryland Defense Counsel for his work on the MDC Deposition Bootcamp Steering Committee.

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Keating Receives 2018 Hjortsberg Award

The Chesapeake Legal Alliance Seeks Executive Director

he Chesapeake Legal Alli- Bay and its watershed, but who ance is a nonproit organization cannot aford an attorney. whose mission is to use the law he Executive Director is the to protect and restore the Chesa- leader of the organization, and is peake Bay. hey carry out that the person primarily responsible mission primarily through a net- for its operations, funding, and work of volunteer attorneys who management. For a full descrip- he MSBA Solo & Small Firm mend, and express appreciation for she has worked tirelessly on behalf provide pro bono legal assistance tion of the roles and duties of the Practice Section presented its 2018 solo and small irm practitioners of her clients, as well as mentored to individuals, communities and Executive Director, please email David Hjortsberg Award to Mary who raise the bar of professionalism, both law students and fellow at- organizations working towards [email protected]. T. Keating on June 15 during the civility, intelligence, respect, and torneys. Keating is also Immediate protection and restoration of the MSBA Legal Summit & Annual community commitment for all. Past President of the Maryland Meeting in Ocean City, Maryland. With this year’s Award, the Section Employment Lawyers Association. he purpose of the Hjortsberg recognized Keating’s exemplary 30- Award is to acknowledge, com- year legal career, during which time

18 BAR BULLETIN truffEr...Page 1 ing role in shaping our profession by it. and alcohol and drug abuse which that treatment.” of our noble history and a deep while we serve our members and Using as a basis an August 2017 alict many of Maryland’s lawyers, “To meet this challenge is both appreciation for the contributions our community,” he said. report issued by the American Bar judges, and law students,” he said. an act of humanity to those lawyers and sacriices of so many who have Having laid that groundwork, Association’s National Task Force “It is my goal for the MSBA over who need our help and critically made the MSBA the premier orga- Trufer turned to the subject of on Lawyer Well-Being, Truffer the next year, in partnership with necessary to meet our responsibili- nization that it is, let me eliminate lawyer assistance, an issue “which, noted that he has already initiated these stakeholders, to develop for ties to our community and to our any ambiguity,” declared MSBA’s if nothing else, will have a lasting dialogue with various “stakeholders” Maryland a coordinated effort, profession,” he summarized. new President. “I stand with those impact as a result from my service throughout Maryland, including consistent with the recommenda- Trufer concluded by noting who look forward – those who see as President.” Citing a pair of re- the MSBA Lawyer Assistance Pro- tions of the ABA’s National Task that MSBA has already “had to change as an opportunity, rather cent “groundbreaking” studies that gram, the Maryland Judiciary, the Force to acknowledge the problems make many diicult choices as to than a peril.” found the legal profession to be Oice of Bar Counsel, the Judicial of alcohol addiction and substance its future course. In considering Members also elected MSBA roughly three times more suscep- Disabilities Commission, both of abuse and to promote awareness those decisions, there are voices Oicers for the 2018-2019 Bar tible to stress-related alcohol and the state’s law schools, and profes- thereof; to expand the availability among us who insist on looking Year, including: Dana O. Williams, substance abuse, Trufer emphasized sional liability insurers. of treatment for these conditions; backward, clutching on to what we MSBA President-Elect; Hon. Mark the need for destigmatization of “Each of these groups has a to destigmatize and encourage have been, rather than looking to F. Scurti, MSBA Treasurer; and this disease, and the expansion of profound interest in combating the those who need treatment; and to what we can be.” Deborah L. Potter, MSBA Secretary. resources available to those alicted mental health issues of depression emphasize the conidentiality of “With a full understanding

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