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Lecture, Bar Aiding Award for Lawyers in Epps at June Transition Quarterly n By Jeff Lyons

The legal profession has not been n By Jeff Lyons immune to the current economic crisis gripping the nation, with scores of at- June 9 will be a day of dual hon- torneys being laid off and others facing ors for Temple University Beasley uncertain futures.

School of Law Dean JoAnne Epps. She Photo by Jeff Lyons In response, the Philadelphia Bar As- will receive the Association’s Sandra Women in the Profession Committee Co-Chairs Danielle Banks (left) and sociation has created Lawyers in Transi- Day O’Connor Award and present Kimberly Ruch-Alegant (right) meet with O’Connor Award winner JoAnne tion, (phillylawyersintransition.com) a Epps at her office at Temple University Beasley School of Law. the Judge A. Leon Higginbotham Jr. wide-ranging program designed to assist Memorial Public Interest Lecture at the community, most notably in the have helped others,” said Epps. “I am lawyers who suddenly find themselves out the Association’s Quarterly Meeting area of mentoring young women, is also flattered to join a group of such re- of work, or who are concerned that they and Luncheon. legion,” said Chancellor Sayde J. Ladov. markable women who together remind could be the next victims of the economy. New members of the Association’s “She embodies the spirit and the letter us of how much women can achieve An umbrella for all of the Bar’s efforts, 50-, 60-, 65- and 70-Year Clubs will of the Sandra Day O’Connor Award. if given a chance. By her appointment Lawyers in Transition includes programs, also be honored at the event, set for 12 As a Bar Association, we are honored and through her work, Sandra Day resources, suggestions and alternatives for p.m. at the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at that she will accept the award and that O’Connor changed the landscape for lawyers aimed at helping them find work, the Bellevue, Broad and Walnut streets. she will offer the Judge A. Leon Hig- women all over the world. To have build their practices and/or prepare to The Year Clubs recognize attorneys ginbotham Jr. Memorial Public Interest my name associated with hers is truly open their own practices. who have been practicing law for 50 Lecture.” humbling,” she said. “We understand how critical it is for years or more. “As an educator, I am deeply hon- Epps, a leading scholar in the areas continued on page 14 “JoAnne Epps’ record of service to ored by an award that suggests that I continued on page 15 Bar Reaching Out to Voters for May Primary In This Issue 3 Federal Bench-Bar The Association’s Commission on Ju- the questionnaire. The poll will remain n By Jeff Lyons dicial Selection and Retention is currently available until 5 p.m. Friday, May 8. 6 YLD on Facebook conducting a poll regarding those judges If you are unable to, or prefer not to Philadelphians will be choosing who will be standing for retention elec- complete the poll electronically, you may 7 Cloud Computing candidates for district attorney, Court of tion in November 2009. The Association receive a copy of the poll through the Common Pleas and Municipal Court in is also conducting an interim poll relating mail by contacting Charles Klitsch, the 10 Bar Foundation the May 19 primary and the Philadel- to judges in the Court of Common Pleas Association’s director of public and legal 12 April Quarterly phia Bar Association wants to help voters in the fourth year of their terms and services at [email protected] or by make the most informed decision with Municipal Court judges in the second calling Klitsch at (215) 238-6326. You 18 LL.M. Honors the help of a poll, a candidates forum year of their terms. All members of the must provide your name and Supreme and judicial selection commission. bar in Philadelphia are urged to fill out continued on page 17

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Editor-in-Chief Sunah Park, Esq. Take Time to Define Your Editor Emeritus Bruce H. Bikin, Esq. Voice in These Trying Times Associate Editors Heather J. Holloway, Esq. This past month, Philadelphia lost At this luncheon, Perhaps the way that we Asima Panigrahi, Esq. By Sayde J. Ladov its voice. When we said farewell to Harry Scottoline talked about both teach and practice Kathryn C. Harr, Esq. Ria C. Momblanco, Esq. Kalas, we said goodbye to a legend. Every books and movies that law will undergo some Regina Parker, Esq. time we turned on the radio or read a reveal how the public’s seismic shifts. Raymond M. Williams, Esq. newspaper, we remembered how deeply perception of lawyers In my opinion, some Thomas Bryan, Esq. Harry had touched our lives. has changed over time. of these changes are long Edward P. Kelly, Esq. Which gives us pause to consider So ask yourself: Do you overdue, like the practice Sarah K. Lessie, Esq. … how are you using your voice in the want to be remembered of paying first-year as- world? What is your impact, and how do as Atticus Finch from sociates inflated salaries Contributing Editor Richard Max Bockol, Esq. you want to be remembered? What will “To Kill a Mocking- and passing those be your legacy? bird,” or Al Pacino from costs on to clients. The Advisory Editors Harry Kalas was an icon in his indus- “Devil’s Advocate?” economic downturn has Molly Peckman, Esq. try. Who are the icons of our profession? No doubt, most of provided our profession Marc W. Reuben, Esq. As this Bar Association moves further us are somewhere in the middle between with a rude wake-up call and is forcing Director of Communications along into its third century of existence, those two extremes. some much-needed change. and Marketing who will be remembered as the heroes of While the loss of any beloved figure But the change mantra must be em- Martha Phan the Philadelphia legal community? typically spurs some reflection, this is braced not only by bar associations, law Is it enough to say that last year you a particularly apt time to ponder these firms and lawyers. Law schools must also Senior Managing Editor, Publications made X number of dollars for your firm? questions, for there is little doubt that change with the times and start provid- Jeff Lyons Climbed the ladder? Expanded your book the practice of law – and the large firm ing more clinical programs for hands-on of business? culture – is changing. training. They must start teaching more Executive Director Or is it more important to say that you There is no question that we will look soft skills, including client relations, man- Kenneth Shear helped a client, provided service to your different, both as a profession and as a agement, networking and marketing. The Philadelphia Bar Reporter (ISSN 1098- community and attempted to better bal- community, when this period of econom- In all frankness, I think that law 5352) is published monthly and available by ance your professional and personal life? ic uncertainty comes to an end. Perhaps subscription for $45 per year by the Philadel- Did you spend your time doing some- our value system will have changed. continued on page 15 phia Bar Association, 1101 Market St., 11th floor, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2911. Periodicals thing that matters? postage paid at Philadelphia, Pa. POSTMAS- Philadelphia author and attorney Lisa TER: Send address changes to Philadelphia Scottoline recently spoke at an event Bar Reporter, c/o Philadelphia Bar Association, Federal Bench-Bar June 12 1101 Market St., 11th floor, Philadelphia, Pa. (sponsored by the Workers’ Compensa- 19107-2955. Telephone: (215) 238-6300. As- tion Section) that honored attorney Joe The Federal Courts Committee’s gation – Handling of the Asbestos MDL sociation Web site: philadelphiabar.org. News- paper e-mail address: [email protected]. Bekelja for his quiet but honorable work annual Federal Bench-Bar Conference in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.” The editorial and other views expressed in the as a role model, mentor and teacher to is set for Friday, June 12 at the Marriott Following a short break, Chancellor- Philadelphia Bar Reporter are not necessar- other attorneys. Philadelphia Downtown, 1200 Market Elect Scott F. Cooper, Sidney L. Gold ily those of the Association, its officers or its members. Advertising rates and information St. A total of 3 CLE credits are available and Kelly Dobbs Bunting will present are available from Howard Hyatt at MediaTwo, for this program, including one ethics “Layoffs and Dissolutions – Hot Issues in 1014 W. 36th St., Baltimore, MD, 21211. Tele- credit. Employment Law.” U.S. District Court phone: (410) 902-5797. Page 1 skyline photo by Edward Savaria, Jr./PCVB Letters Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter Chief Judge Harvey Bartle III and Clerk has been invited to speak at the program, of Court Michael Kunz will then present which includes five federal judges and a state of the court reports. Tell Us Thanks for Recognizing host of top practitioners. The program U.S. District Court Judge Cynthia M. Support Staff Efforts begins at 8:15 a.m. Rufe, Stephanie A. “Tess” Blair, Gerard What You Think! Following introductions by Commit- G. Boccuti, David J. Kessler and Donald The Philadelphia Bar Reporter To the Editor: tee Chair Craig D. Mills and Vice Chair W. Myers are the panelists for “E-Dis- welcomes letters to the editors for I just wanted to thank both your Grant S. Palmer, the conference begins covery: Perspectives from the Bench, publication. Letters should be typed. publication and Brian Chacker for point- with the session “How Not to Go to Jail Outside Counsel and the Client.” There is no word limit, but editors ing out the importance of support staff with Your Clients – Handling Client Steven Orlofsky will present an update reserve the right to condense for (Philadelphia Bar Reporter, April 2009) to Monies and Other Timely Issues.” Panel- on the Third Circuit Bar Association. clarity, style and space considerations. the smooth operations of the legal field. ists for this session are U.S. District Court Additional faculty may be announced Letters must be signed to verify authorship, but names will be withheld As a paralegal instructor at Commu- Judge Joel H. Slomsky, Ellen C. Brotman, for this program. If you do not attend upon request. Letters may be mailed, nity College of Philadelphia, this is a mes- Ian M. Comisky and Louis D. Lappen. the full program, you will receive only faxed or e-mailed to: Jeff Lyons, Senior sage I drill into my students as of utmost U.S. District Court Judge Eduardo substantive credits for the time of your Managing Editor, Philadelphia Bar importance to their career. It is always up Robreno will present “Multi-District Liti- attendance. Reporter, Philadelphia Bar Association, to the staff member to be pro-active, but 1101 Market St., 11th floor, Philadel- it certainly helps when bar leaders like To register for the Federal Courts phia, Pa. 19107-2955. Phone: (215) Brian point out the many ways your staff 238-6345. Fax: (215) 238-1159. E-mail: Committee’s Federal Bench-Bar can be of assistance. reporter@ philabar.org. WebCheck Conference, please visit pbi.org. Jane B. Jacobs philadelphiabar.org May 2009 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 3 family law section Tips, Pitfalls from Judge Gantman Podcast

tioners must frame their issues more liberal. In selecting a time Spotlight n By Julia Swain accordingly. Judge Gantman frame for oral argument, Judge Visit philadelphiabar.org to listen to the podcast from this meeting. reminded practitioners of the Gantman strongly recommend- Effective appellate advocacy skills new Children’s Fast Track ed to avoid the expedited list, can substantially increase a practitioner’s rules that require the 1925(b) which allows only five minutes. panelist for the purpose of convincing chance of success, Pennsylvania Superior Statement to be attached to the By selecting the standard list, him or her of a certain result. Also, Judge Court Judge Susan Peikes Gantman told Notice of Appeal. even if the practitioner does not Gantman noted that objections are not members of the Family Law Section at Prior to oral argument, use the allotted 15 minutes, permitted during oral argument. Judge an April 6 meeting where she offered tips Judge Gantman recommended time pressure to complete the Gantman makes a practice of checking and presented pitfalls to avoid. making a visit to the court- Gantman argument will not be a factor. for updated cases just before oral argu- Any Superior Court case actually room. This will provide a level Judge Gantman warned against ment. Practitioners should do the same. begins on the first day of trial. If evidence of familiarity with the surroundings and citing cases decided by the judges on the Included in Judge Gantman’s top 10 is not included in the trial record, then help avoid presentation of any exhibits panel, unless that case is directly on point. list of tips for appellate advocacy were the it is not preserved and not available for that may not be visible to the judges as Citation of any case that is not pertinent following: timely file the 1925(b) State- use on appeal. One example is a motion the bench is physically set up very high. to the issue on appeal will only under- ment, with particular attention to the in limine, which is sometimes presented The Superior Court hears oral argu- mine the overall case. new Children’s Fast Track rules; protect to the trial judge on the first day of trial. ments in Philadelphia, Harrisburg and The Pennsylvania Superior Court is a the record with timely, specific objections; Judge Gantman strongly recommended Pittsburgh. Panels consist of three judges. “hot bench.” Although the judges do not avoid hyperbole and misrepresenting case filing the motion in limine with the During argument, the presiding judge, meet in advance of argument to discuss holdings; Shepardize cases; present two, Clerk’s office to ensure its inclusion in the who is typically the most experienced, sits the pending cases, they thoroughly review but no more than four, issues for appeal; trial record. in the middle of the panel. all the cases before taking the bench for do not rehash facts of the case during Addressing the 1925(b) Statement of Judge Gantman also recommended oral arguments and each judge pre- oral argument; and, use only the time Errors Complained of On Appeal, Judge familiarization with the assigned Superior liminarily knows how he or she will rule. requested for oral argument. Gantman advised that most cases should Court panelists for a variety of reasons. Questions posed by one judge on the have only two issues. As the Superior For example, some of the judges are strict panel to practitioners during argument Julia Swain, an associate with Fox Rothschild Court is an error-correcting court, practi- with time constraints, while others are may actually be for the benefit of another LLP, is treasurer of the Family Law Section.

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philadelphiabar.org May 2009 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 5 YLD Update YLD Adds Sweat Equity: Money Not Only Way Facebook Page We all have seen the newspaper Despite these difficult By Brian S. Chacker be creative. Find another articles and television reports about the times, we have to fight way. Take a pro bono The Young Lawyers Division is economy and we’ve heard about the ram- through our fears and case, even if it means now on the social networking site pant layoffs and firm closings. Many of push our heads back out a little bit of an added Facebook. More specifically, the YLD us have had to adjust our spending habits of our shells. It is im- workload. Volunteer to is now on Facebook “Pages” as Young and lifestyles as a result. portant to remember to be a Big Brother/Big Sis- Lawyers Division of the Philadelphia What we do not hear much about, and make time for those less ter, spend one afternoon Bar Association. what many people do not think about, is fortunate than ourselves. helping at a homeless In November 2007, Facebook the trickle-down effect that this has had Monetary donations are shelter or read to a child. created Pages — a space for busi- and continues to have on the public inter- not the only way to sup- It is important to re- nesses and organizations. Previously, est community and community outreach port a public interest or member that, no matter Facebook — unlike the other popu- in Philadelphia in general. charitable organization. how tough things appear lar social networking site MySpace As you are reading this article, the Part of my practice to be, we are the lucky — allowed only individuals to create YLD is on the eve of our Fourth Annual includes litigating business disputes. ones. We have a wonderful education profiles. Comedy Night Fundraiser to benefit the Sometimes, the cases involve partnerships and, while it may not seem like it right An organization’s “Page” works Philadelphia Bar Foundation. The mis- where one person puts up the money for now, opportunity in front of us. It is the much the same way an individual’s pro- sion of the Philadelphia Bar Foundation a venture and another contributes “sweat people who do not have these same op- file works on Facebook — there’s some is to empower those less fortunate and equity.” That same concept applies to portunities who need our help most. It is basic profile information and areas to to promote access to justice in the legal community service. those same people who need our unique add news, events and photos. Rather system. “Sweat equity” can reveal itself in skill set and who will be more apprecia- than creating a network of “friends,” as I can tell you first-hand how challeng- many ways. Accepting a case on a pro tive than we could ever imagine for our an individual would do on Facebook, ing it has been to raise money this year. bono basis or agreeing to serve as a child time and our sweat equity investing in an organization collects “fans.” That challenge is what made me want to advocate costs only our time and helps to them and their futures. The difference is that anyone who write this article. I recently was talking further the mission of empowering those has a Facebook account can become a to a friend about Comedy Night. She who cannot speak for themselves. If you Brian S. Chacker, an associate with Gay fan of the organization — they don’t explained that, even though she has a do not feel comfortable taking on a free Chacker & Mittin, P.C., is chair of the Young need approval, as they do to become a job, she is saving more and spending legal representation, there are ample other Lawyers Division Executive Committee. He friend of an individual. The other key less, particularly with regard to charitable opportunities. can be reached at (215) 567-7955, or by difference is that Facebook Pages can donations. You never know if you will be Community service includes serving as e-mail at [email protected]. be viewed without a Facebook account. next. a Big Brother or a Big Sister. It includes On the YLD’s Facebook page, read- These difficult times have caused coaching a local baseball or soccer team. ers can find the latest YLD news, de- many people to retreat into their personal It includes volunteering at a homeless tails on upcoming events and links to tortoise shells. As with my friend, much shelter or preparing dinner for families at BlogLink posts from the Young Lawyers Division of our disposable income is no longer the Ronald McDonald House. blog, phiLAWdelphia. Readers who as disposable for fear of what the future Every organization needs our help. I Visit phiLAWdelphia.wordpress.com are not already Facebook members can to see what the Association’s young holds. One of the first costs to be cut is urge you, if you are not in a position to lawyers are saying. join easily and quickly become a fan of charitable donations. support these organizations financially, to the Young Lawyers Division.

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6 Philadelphia Bar Reporter May 2009 philadelphiabar.org law practice technology committee Cloud Computing Stores Data in Cyberspace

and how lawyers then perform work for are reaching their peers through social n By Edward P. Kelly the client. networking sites such as Facebook and The desktop computer has become less Podcast Twitter. In a nutshell, Facebook users Technology and lawyers aren’t al- important as more work is being done via Spotlight create a personal profile, add friends and ways the best of friends. Dan Giancater- web-based applications. Through “cloud Visit philadelphiabar.org to listen to send their friends messages while users of ino, the Internet librarian at the Jenkins computing”, documents (and music, the podcast from this program. Twitter send “microblogs” of a maximum Law Library, attempted to bring the two pictures, bookmarks, etc.) are prepared, 140 characters. Giancaterino advised that closer together with an April 16 presenta- revised, stored and shared on the web. today’s lawyers need a presence on these tion to a joint meeting of the Law Prac- Applications such as Google Docs and Can’t remember all those passwords? sites as a marketing tool to the younger tice Management Division’s Technology Zoho allow you to access documents No problem! Just use KeePass (keepass. demographic. You need to determine Committee and the Solo and Small Firm from any PC or smartphone, and you can info), free software that stores all your what your presence is on the web and Committee. share these documents with anyone you passwords in one database and is locked think about ways to improve it. Keep in Giancaterino focused on two major choose. Instead of storing the documents with one master password. And, if you mind that some people get their informa- points – the move to “cloud computing,” locally, they are stored online on “the are worried about the “footprints” you tion solely through Facebook or Twitter, where everything is stored on the web, cloud” (the web). Another helpful tool is leave behind when using computers other as e-mail is seen as too archaic for their and the increase of those who do not Windows Live SkyDrive, which provides than your own, there is Eraser which se- tastes. One useful tip is to prepare a short have land lines and rely solely on their 25 gigabytes of free storage. This is one curely deletes files so they are unable to be YouTube presentation, embed it on your cell phone. Both have an impact on how of many such services that can be used to recovered, and CleanAfterMe which deals web site, include a mention in your blog clients find their lawyers (and vice versa), remotely back-up your hard drive. with browser files, Windows Registry, and then link to the blog through Twitter recycle bin, and more. and Facebook. That gives you exposure The recent trend, especially among on multiple platforms with one produc- the younger demographic, is the prefer- tion. This is just one example of how law YLD Diversity Happy Hour June 16 ence for cell phones instead of land lines. firm marketing is changing. This changes how lawyers reach clients, The Young Lawyers Division will Earle Mack School of Law; Priya De and how clients are finding their lawyers. Edward P. Kelly, a partner with Astor Weiss hold its annual Diversity Happy Hour Souza, Temple University Beasley School These folks do not use the Yellow Pages Kaplan & Mandel, LLP, is an associate editor on Tuesday, June 16 at the Mexican Post, of Law; and Jennifer A. Supplee, Temple or Martindale-Hubbell. Instead they of the Philadelphia Bar Reporter. 1601 Cherry St., at 5:30 p.m., where the University Beasley School of Law. YLD will present its annual diversity Happy hour attendees will receive scholarships. two drink tickets per person, good for INCORPORATION The recipients of this year’s scholarships draft beer, house margaritas, house wine, are Samea Lin, Temple University Beasley sangria and well drinks. Appetizers and AND School of Law; Earthen Johnson, Drexel drink specials will be available through- University Earle Mack School of Law; out the evening. The scholarships will be LIMITED LIABILITY Maricruz Melendrez, Drexel University presented at 6:30 p.m. COMPANY FORMATION CONVENIENT, COURTEOUS SAME DAY SERVICE HAP Holds Annual Benefit PREPARATION AND FILING SERVICES IN ALL STATES CORPORATION OUTFITS AND LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY OUTFITS

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philadelphiabar.org May 2009 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 7 Scottoline Speaks at Workers’ Comp Section Event Photos by Jeff Lyons Joseph Bekelja (left) accepts the inaugural Workers’ Compensation Lifetime Achievement Award at an April 15 luncheon at the Crystal Tea Podcast Room. Bekelja, a partner with Margolis Edel- stein, was honored for his work as a “teacher, Spotlight leader, mentor and role model not just for work- ers’ compensation attorneys but for all attor- Visit philadelphiabar.org to listen to neys.” The event also featured keynote remarks the podcast of this program. by author and Philadelphia lawyer Lisa Scotto- line (above), who autographed copies of her latest book, Look Again.

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philadelphiabar.org May 2009 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 9 Bar Foundation When Next Best Use is Best Possible Use Cy p r e s . Although By Amy Ginensky delphia Bar Foundation dim in memory, you as the recipient of a cy Memorial, Honorary Gifts Recognized probably recall cy pres pres award from the as a term heard in law remaining settlement From time to time, the Philadelphia Bar Foundation receives contributions or a school, studied for the funds, remarking: fund in memory of someone who has died or, on a happier note, to mark a special bar exam, and unless “The Bar Founda- occasion or honor an achievement. Philadelphia lawyers are a special breed. We you are an estates lawyer, tion gives grants to legal honor them when we make a gift to the Bar Foundation that is then used to assist promptly forgotten. service organizations Philadelphia’s public interest lawyers and the clients to whom they provide legal Or if remembered, you ... that are dedicated to services. probably recall it as the protecting the rights of magic wand waived to the poor and indigent in In Memory transform a gift that the Philadelphia area. As Given by Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP, in memory of David a donor made for a the Bar Foundation itself Greenberg, an educator for more than 40 years and father of Kenneth L. Green- specific purpose to another closely related explains, ‘[g]iven the Foundation’s quest berg, of Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP. purpose, when the original one can no to provide equal justice for all, as well as Given by Amy Ginensky in memory of Elliot Herman, a pharmacist and longer be accomplished. its ability to gauge and respond to local brother-in-law of Debbie Gross, of the Law Offices of Bernard M. Gross, P.C. Well, cy pres, derived from the Nor- needs by funding beneficial projects...the and a Bar Foundation trustee. man French phrase cy pres comme possible Foundation can put unclaimed funds to Given by a trustee of the Philadelphia Bar Foundation in memory of Joyce – “as near as possible” – has an important good use.’ The Court agrees and deems Grobman, mother of Richard Grobman of Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. and a meaning outside the trust and estates’ the Bar Foundation an appropriate and trustee of the Bar Foundation. world. In a class action or mass tort most deserving recipient of the remaining settlement, when it becomes impractical, funds.... [T]he Court concludes that a In Honor impossible, or inappropriate to directly cy pres distribution... to the Philadelphia Given by Mr. and Mrs. Lee Leiberman in honor of Sayde J. Ladov, on the distribute all of the monies to the class, Bar Foundation furthers the underlying occasion of her election as Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association a cy pres distribution of the remainder of litigation goals of this case and approves Given by Abraham and Sherri Reich in honor of John and Monica Leibo- the settlement fund to a nonprofit orga- such a distribution without any specific vitz on the occasion of their marriage. nization whose work advances the public allocation.” Given by Anita Weinstein in honor of Elaine M. Rinaldi to commemorate interest and indirectly benefits the class Over the years, a number of other cy her service as president of the Philadelphia Bar Foundation in 2007 and 2008. members has been accepted as the next pres awards have been made to the Foun- Given by Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Marlene Fay Lach- best use of the funds. It also has been used dation. We have received awards from man in honor of Kenneth J. Fleisher, David N. Hofstein, Charles Junod, for the entirety of a statutory damage our Philadelphia, state and federal courts. Suzanne Pritchard and Sondra R. Rodrigues for being recipients of the First award, when the amount of damages to Another recent award came through the Judicial District Pro Bono Publico Award. each class member is too small to warrant U.S. District Court of Massachusetts, Given by Judge and Mrs. Marvin R. Halbert in honor of Herbert R. Wei- distribution. a class action lawsuit filed against Ibis man upon receiving Philadelphia VIP’s Justice William J. Brennan Jr. Award. This cy pres meaning is very meaningful Technology Corporation and its senior Given by Abraham and Sherri Reich in honor of Alka Bahal and Brian Fey to the Bar Foundation and its grantees. executive officer and chairman charging on the occasion of their marriage. With its mission of promoting access to defendants violated the federal securities justice for all people in the community laws. The plaintiff’s attorney in the case will be sponsored by Citizens Bank. may not be able to advance the original and its support of an integrated network made a motion for final distribution of For each cy pres award, the Foundation purpose of the funds, they surely will be of more than 30 public interest legal the residual settlement funds to go to is appreciative to the court, counsel and put to the best possible use. organizations that provide no-cost or both the Boston Bar Foundation and the the parties, who through this award, allow low-cost legal services to various constitu- Philadelphia Bar Foundation. the Foundation to wave a magic wand, Amy B. Ginensky, a partner at Pepper Ham- encies, the Philadelphia Bar Foundation To further the Philadelphia legal com- and assist our legal community in fulfill- ilton LLP, is president of the Philadelphia Bar has been fortunate to be the recipient of munity’s understanding about cy pres and ing its commitment to provide justice Foundation. cy pres awards. to advance it beyond what we all learned for all. Rest assured that while the funds Unclaimed funds from class ac- in law school, the Bar Foundation is tion suits when contributed to the Bar offering a CLE program in conjunction Foundation make a significant difference. with the Drexel University Earle Mack Bar Foundation Golf Classic June 22 Because of the Bar Foundation’s unique School of Law. On Friday, May 15, The Philadelphia Bar Foundation’s ($15,000) get a banner hung at clubhouse relationships with the private bar and the this one-hour program will provide an 21st Annual Golf Classic is moving to a entrance; name on the front cover of the pro bono providers in Philadelphia, it overview of cy pres including the history new location. souvenir program as sponsor of the event; gains special insights on trends and issues of the development of the cy pres doctrine, The event will be held Monday, June distribution of skills competition prizes to affecting access to justice. Its position al- the legal basis for cy pres, a review of the 22 at Huntington Valley Country Club winners; eight players plus four additional lows it to identify new or changing needs current state of class action funds and a in Huntington Valley, Pa. guests to cocktail reception; and VIP and direct funds to appropriate local legal discussion of recent judges’ orders regard- The general fee for players is $375. parking for golfers. Other levels include services that support access to justice ing cy pres distributions. Call the Bar Members of the Young Lawyers Division Tournament Cup/Skills Prize Sponsor and fairness in health care, education, Foundation at 215-238-6347 for more may play at a discounted fee of $350. ($7,500), Luncheon, Cocktail Buffet, children’s rights, housing and services to information or if you would like to attend Price includes all greens fees, golf cart, Reception or Putting Contest Sponsor the elderly and disabled. in the 11th floor Conference Center of lunch, refreshments, dinner and cocktails. ($5,000) and Hole Sponsor ($2,000). For Recently, in In Re Linerboard antitrust Bar Association headquarters at 1101 Several levels of sponsorship are more information, contact Lynne Brown litigation, the court designated the Phila- Market St. The program is free and lunch available. Tournament Underwriters at (215) 238-6347.

10 Philadelphia Bar Reporter May 2009 philadelphiabar.org Foundation Unveils Redesigned Web Site

The redesign was undertaken because n By Stephanie J. Sprenkle Visit the Philadelphia Bar Founda- the Bar Foundation wanted a greater tion’s newly redesigned web site at WebCheck philabarfoundation.org. emphasis on communication, said Doug The Philadelphia Bar Foundation’s Kreitzberg, chair of the Foundation’s new web site features a cleaner look, marketing committee. easier navigation and a simpler way to also information on how an attorney can make a donation in memory of an indi- contribute to the organization, Founda- donate directly to the grantees. Ginensky vidual or in honor of an individual or an Stephanie J. Sprenkle is an associate with Pep- tion officials say. said that the web site makes it easier to individual’s accomplishments. per Hamilton LLP. Philabarfoundation.org, launched May 1, allows users to quickly obtain information about the Foundation and its mission, said Foundation President Amy Ginensky. “The Foundation’s primary goal is to support legal service organizations,” said Ginensky. “As stewards of our justice sys- tem, lawyers understand the necessity of MAYCLE COURSES equal access to justice,” added Foundation Deputy Director Lynne Brown. “With the new web site, it should be easier to access information about the Foundation and to contribute.” May 5 Professionalism at the Movies • The CLE Conference Center The CLE The site profiles Foundation donors rd Conference Center and grantees, with direct links to grantees’ May 6 3 Annual Estate Law Update • The CLE Conference Center Wanamaker Building web sites. Photographs of Foundation 10th Floor, Suite 1010 donors will also be highlighted on the Compulsory Arbitration Seminar • The CLE Conference Center site. Online donations can be made to May 7 Pardons, Expungements and Civil Ramifications the Philadelphia Bar Foundation. There is The CLE Conference Center May 8 PLI - Hotels 2009: Acquiring, Managing, Developing & Bikel Concert Converting the Hot Property • The CLE Conference Center May 11 & 12 PLI - 50th Annual Antitrust Law Institute to Benefit JLC The CLE Conference Center Broadway and folk legend Theo- dore Bikel, a lifelong social justice advo- May 12 Presenting Excellence 2009 • The CLE Conference Center cate, will celebrate a rich career devoted The First 100 Days of the Obama Administration: Legal to art and activism with a star-studded 85th birthday benefit concert for the Implications - Part of PBI’s Public Policy Series Juvenile Law Center at Carnegie Hall in The CLE Conference Center Call PBI New York City on Monday, June 15. May 13 Civil Litigation 101 • The CLE Conference Center Bikel, his wife, Tamara Brooks, and Customer Service at all those performing are donating their May 18 - 19 PLI - Negotiating Commercial Leases: How Owners & 800-247-4724 time and performance fees in support Corporate Occupants Can Avoid Costly Errors of Juvenile Law Center. Performers (to to register for a date) include: Alan Alda; David Amram; The CLE Conference Center course or for more Beyond the Pale; Artie Butler; Patricia May 20 7th Annual Nonprofit Institute information. Conolly; Arlo Guthrie; Judy Kaye; David The CLE Conference Center Krakauer; Serendipity 4 (Theodore Bikel, Register online at Tamara Brooks, Merina Kljuco and May 21 Appellate Advocacy • The CLE Conference Center www.pbi.org Shura Lipovsky); Tom Paxton; Noel Paul Stookey & Peter Yarrow; Susan Werner; May 27 Privacy and Security • The CLE Conference Center The Pennsylvania and Michael Wex. May 28 Climate Change Law for Pennsylvania Lawyers Bar Institute is an Tickets range from $30 to $500. A pre accredited CLE concert VIP reception for performers to The CLE Conference Center mingle with sponsors, major donors, and May 30 Medical School for Lawyers: Into the Lab provider. box seat ticket holders will be held in the The CLE Conference Center Rohatyn Room at Carnegie Hall. Tickets are on sale at the Carnegie Hall Box Office and can be purchased online by visiting carnegiehall.org. All proceeds will support Juvenile Law Center. Contact the Juvenile Law Center for information on sponsorship packages at (215) 625-0551 or visit www.jlc.org. philadelphiabar.org May 2009 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 11 april QUARTERLY MEETING Huffington Places Blame for Economy n By Thomas Bryan

When assigning blame for the Podcast nation’s current economic crisis, politi- Spotlight cal commentator Arianna Huffington Visit philadelphiabar.org to listen to pointed fingers in many directions. the podcast from this program. Huffington, the keynote speaker at the Association’s April 1 Quarterly Meeting and Luncheon, pointed to Wall Street, plan and the creation of new “green” jobs. the deregulation of the financial markets Huffington was not without criticism, in the 1990s, the Bush administration, however, of the current administration’s credit default swaps, the repeal of the response to the crisis. She focused much Glass-Steagall act in 1999 and even the of her talk on the administration’s bank- excessive interest rates in the credit card ing bailout plan, labeling it a continua- industry. tion of the Paulson Plan under President The Huffington Post founder praised Bush which she argued rewards the very the current administration for thinking institutions and actors which caused the big, and taking an expansive response economic crisis in the first place. She con- to the crisis. She argued that “a crisis is a trasted the bank bailout with the deal the terrible thing to waste,” and that the silver administration is working on with auto lining to the country’s current crisis is the manufacturers in Detroit. Huffington opportunity it presents for the United praised the administration’s willingness States to “lay the foundation for the to confidently dictate the terms of its as- economy of the 21st century.” Huffing- sistance to auto manufacturers, and called ton lauded the Obama administration for its failure to take the same approach not merely responding to the crisis, but with Wall Street a disappointing double

Photo by Jeff Lyons for concurrently overhauling the health Arianna Huffington care system and funding a new energy continued on page 17

12 Philadelphia Bar Reporter May 2009 philadelphiabar.org april QUARTERLY MEETING Photos by Jeff Lyons Immediate-Past Chancellor A. Michael Pratt (above) was presented with a ceremonial gold box in honor of his service as Chancellor in 2008 by Chancellor Sayde J. Ladov at the April 1 event. Mayor Michael Nutter (left) discussed the economic crisis and its impact on the city. Nutter: Work Together to Fight Economic Crisis President Obama with material from In light of the cost-reduction efforts n By Regina Parker this program to be used as a guide in the and the increase in sales and property Podcast creation of a national program. taxes, Mayor Nutter said the city will not Collaboration between the city, Spotlight After creating efficiencies and cutting take any action that will have a negative courts and the legal community is back on services, the city was still in need impact on our courts here. “We are not significant during this economic crisis, Visit philadelphiabar.org to listen to of more revenues. This resulted in the going to take short-term easy actions that the podcast from this program. Mayor Michael Nutter told Associa- painstaking decision of increasing the would have a long-term damaging impact tion members at the April 1 Quarterly sales and property taxes, Mayor Nutter on the city. The goal is to come out of this Meeting and Luncheon. Joining together public safety and the cutting of services. said. He stated that the city also might crisis as a stronger and better city.” to reduce costs is the start of the budget He explained that the budget requires the ask city employees to contribute more process, he said. city to listen to its citizens about the kinds to the cost of healthcare and pensions, Regina Parker, an associate with Mattioni A catastrophic decline in the stock of services they want to keep, the impact which represent 21 percent of the entire Ltd., is an associate editor of the Philadelphia market, the burst of the housing bubble on vulnerable populations and the need city budget, a figure that will grow to 25 Bar Reporter. and the uncertainty of the banking to invest in our young people and those percent over the next couple of years. system have all arrived on the doorstep in need of city services. of Philadelphia. Even after filling a $1 The mayor said Police Commis- billion deficit last year, a second $1 billion sioner Charles Ramsey has developed a 3ĖĔĠģĕĤ
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Ladov. light start-up law firm technology and “We’re making room at the Association effective use of technology on a budget. headquarters so that attorneys can use The Solo and Small Firm Committee, an- a computer to help with a job search or other LPM subcommittee, will continue check e-mail. We’re concentrating many to offer programs focusing on the needs of our programs on ways to assist these of those lawyers who find themselves attorneys so that they understand that the “suddenly solo.” Bar Association is there for them through Chancellor Ladov has requested that the good times and more difficult ones.” practice area committees also focus their To make information about Lawyers programs on ways to help these lawyers in Transition easily accessible, the As- in transition. In particular, one of Ladov’s sociation’s web site contains information goals is for the practice specific commit- specifically geared toward assisting lawyers tees to offer basic overview programs so affected by the economy. The site is avail- that lawyers who are suddenly on their able to all attorneys, not just members own can learn the nuts and bolts of areas of the Association. There are links to in which they may not be familiar, such upcoming CLE programs and other as estate planning, estate administration, seminars; links to other web sites that workers’ compensation, civil litigation, provide helpful information; a bulletin etc. board/forum where users can candidly Another initiative of the Association is discuss their situations; networking infor- the newly created attorney Career Devel- mation; and ethics information and other stantially reduced fee of $104. In addition munications, Inc. The course planners are opment and Enhancement Committee, professional responsibility resources. to the reduced fee, those who cannot Siegel and Platt. formed specifically to address the career One of the first programs in this afford to pay for the seminar may attend The program begins with “Suddenly and client development needs of attor- initiative will be held Wednesday, May at no cost. PBI will not require verifica- Solo,” a session discussing issues relating neys coping with a challenging economic 13, when the Law Practice Management tion for this opportunity; you simply to how to set up your own law practice environment. Chaired by Arthur Bousel, (LPM) Division and the Pennsylvania Bar need to check the appropriate box when or to handle client matters while seeking a legal career coach, the Committee’s goal Institute present Lawyers in Transition, a registering. new opportunities. Following a short is to bring together attorneys from all ar- 2.5-credit CLE program designed to help Panelists for this program include LPM break, “Looking for a Job” will examine eas of practice and phases of their careers struggling attorneys get back on their feet. Division Co-Chairs Daniel J. Siegel, using placement services, interviewing to collaborate on developing new business Job seekers will get advice about what president, Law Offices of Daniel J. Siegel, techniques, resumes, networking and or career opportunities. steps to take to find a new position. At- LLC and Mary F. Platt of Montgomery, dealing with stress. The program closes The Bar is planning networking events torneys interested in forming their own McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP; with “Marketing Yourself,” with a discus- designed to allow attorneys in transition practice will learn how to do so, how to Ellen Freedman, law practice manage- sion on getting clients, working with to meet other attorneys in similar situa- market themselves and ethical consid- ment coordinator, Pennsylvania Bar As- existing clients, ethical aspects of commu- tions, and to allow firms that are growing erations. This program will also provide sociation; Kenneth J. Hagreen, Lawyers nicating with former clients. The program to have an opportunity to meet these an opportunity to network with other Concerned for Lawyers of Pennsylvania, will be held at The CLE Conference Cen- attorneys to discover what synergies may attorneys facing similar situations. Inc.; Elizabeth Lloyd, Ajilon Legal; and ter on the 10th floor of the Wanamaker exist among them. 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14 Philadelphia Bar Reporter May 2009 philadelphiabar.org These programs were offered in anticipa- Epps tion of the 2009 re-institution of jury Visit philadelphiabar.org to purchase tickets for the June 9 continued from page 1 trials in criminal cases in Japan. WebCheck Quarterly Meeting and Luncheon. Until her appointment, Epps was a of trial advocacy and criminal pro- Professor of Law (1985-present) and cedure, took over as dean at Temple Law Associate Dean for Academic Affairs achieved significant legal accomplish- sociation; Professor Marina Angel, of the in July. Epps has been a frequent speaker (1989-2008). Before joining the Temple ments and has furthered the advance- Temple University Beasley School of Law on evidence and advocacy, both domes- faculty in 1985, she was a deputy city at- ment of women in both the profession faculty; Third Circuit Court of Appeals tically and internationally. In June of torney for the City of Los Angeles (1976- and the community. The Women in the Judge Dolores K. Sloviter (former Chief 2007, she traveled to London as the only 1980) and an Assistant U.S. Attorney Profession Committee established the Judge); U.S. District Court Judge Anita law professor member of a nine-person for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania O’Connor Award in 1993 to recog- B. Brody; Leslie Anne Miller, first woman American team that provided training to (1980-1985). Her primary teaching areas nize the important contributions that president of the Pennsylvania Bar Associa- Sudanese lawyers representing victims of include criminal procedure, evidence and women attorneys in Philadelphia have tion; Lila G. Roomberg of Ballard Spahr the Darfur crisis. The training included trial advocacy. On occasion, she will teach made to the legal profession. That year, Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP; the late Judge substantive international criminal law, criminal law and interviewing, counseling U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day Judith J. Jamison; Ellen T. Greenlee, with special focus on practice before the and negotiation. Epps received her B.A. O’Connor presented the first award to chief defender of the Defender Associa- International Criminal Court, as well degree from Trinity College in Hartford, U.S. District Court Senior Judge Norma tion of Philadelphia; former Chancellor as Evidence and Advocacy. In 2005 and Conn. in 1973 and her J.D. degree from L. Shapiro. The award has since been pre- Audrey C. Talley; U.S. Court of Appeals 2006, along with Temple Law School Yale Law School in 1976. sented to the late Juanita Kidd Stout, for- Judge Marjorie O. Rendell; Pennsylvania Professor Edward Ohlbaum, Epps taught The O’Connor Award is conferred mer justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Superior Court Judge Phyllis W. Beck; jury trial advocacy to more than 20,000 annually on a woman attorney who Court; Deborah R. Willig, first woman Roberta D. Pichini; Lynn A. Marks and members of the Japanese Bar Association. has demonstrated superior legal talent, Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar As- Roberta D. Liebenberg.

about serving the client and serving the Frontline greater good. Do you want to be remembered as Atticus Finch continued from page 3 Now I do not mean to minimize the economic devastation and emotional from “To Kill a Mockingbird,” or Al Pacino from schools should be more concerned about exhaustion for those who are suffering “Devil’s Advocate?” No doubt, most of us are producing well-rounded associates than layoffs or graduating from law school worrying so much about their U.S.News without the prospect of employment somewhere in the middle between those two ex- & World Report rankings. while facing huge student loan payments. tremes. It is estimated that more than 240,000 But there are opportunities around to students will graduate from law school practice law while doing some good. Sev- this year. Unfortunately, many of them eral big law firms are paying their deferred will not find jobs in the legal profession, first-year associates a lower salary while working to help make this connection share their stories and ideas. at least not immediately. giving them the time to work with public (between lawyers who need work and cli- So take heart. You are not alone. For those whose starting times have interest organizations. That’s definitely a ents who need help) happen as smoothly And remember, while we may be in the been delayed or offers rescinded, I say, creative step in the right direction. as possible in the public interest com- middle of the muck right now, time keep your eye on the prize. In fact, the Bar Association’s De- munity. passes quickly. Let’s use this moment as Fundamentally, the law should be livery of Legal Services Committee is The Philadelphia Bar Association is an opportunity to reflect on our values, also reaching out to help attorneys who make some needed changes, and move are suffering in this economy. We’ve just forward with courage and optimism. The developed a new online resource center future is ours to shape. Judge Pro Tem Training called Lawyers in Transition (found on- How do you plan to use your voice? line at PhillyLawyersInTransition.com) that offers a host of programs, resources Sayde J. Ladov, a principal with Offit- and links to assist attorneys seeking to Kurman, is Chancellor of the Philadelphia find new jobs or set up their own prac- Bar Association. Her e-mail address is chancel- tices. There is even a blog and a forum [email protected]. for dialogue and discussion, so folks can

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Shouldn’t your next important announcement run in the Announcements honoring new partners, promotions, Photo by Jeff Lyons publication of record for the and accomplishments are some of your firm’s most Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Mark I. Bernstein (from left), Philadelphia legal community? Linda R. Singer, Gregory H. Mathews and Marc Zucker meet before the important public relations tools. April 20 CLE program where attorneys received training to become judges pro tem in the Philadelphia Commerce Case Management Program. More Contact Howard Hyatt at (410) 902-5797 than 50 people attended the program. The Monthly Newspaper or [email protected] of the Philadelphia Bar Association

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16 Philadelphia Bar Reporter May 2009 philadelphiabar.org The CLE Conference Center on the 10th candidates. The evaluation process is rig- legal ability and training, trial experience, Primary floor of the Wanamaker Building, 13th orous. Candidates must complete a character, integrity, judicial temperament continued from page 1 and Market streets. The Chancellor’s lengthy questionnaire and provide three and mental and physical ability and com- Forum is co-sponsored by the Criminal writing samples. Once the Bar receives munity involvement. Court identification number to receive Justice Section and the Young Lawyers these materials, the Investigative Division A “not recommended” candidate has the ballot. Division. Attendees are encouraged to takes over. the opportunity to appeal the decision by The Association will co-sponsor visit philadelphiabar.org to reserve a seat Made up of 120 members, one-third appearing again before the Commission. a Chancellor’s Forum for candidates for the program. of whom are not lawyers, and covering Often, candidates who lose this appeal seeking to become the city’s next district And to prepare voters for the May 19 a broad spectrum of the legal profession decide to withdraw their candidacy. attorney on Monday, May 11. primary election, the Commission on and the public sector, the Investigative The Commission’s current list (as Democrats Brian Grady, Daniel Mc- Judicial Selection and Retention has been Division interviews each candidate, per- of April 21) of evaluated candidates Caffery, Daniel McElhatton, Michael evaluating the candidates for judge of forms a background check and interviews includes: Turner and Seth Williams and Repub- Philadelphia’s Court of Common Pleas all professional associates of the candidate. Court of Common Pleas lican Michael Untermeyer have been and Municipal Court. The Investigative Division then Recommended: Christine Adair, invited to discuss and answer questions This year, voters will elect seven candi- presents a report to the Commission Daniel Anders, Adam Beloff, Gregory regarding the critical issues facing this dates to the Court of Common Pleas and on Judicial Selection and Retention, a A. Coleman, Robert P. Coleman, Anne city. Chancellor Sayde Ladov will be the four to Municipal Court. group including the President Judges of Marie B. Coyle, Joyce Eubanks, Angelo J. moderator. For 33 years, the Bar Association has Common Pleas Court and Municipal Foglietta, Vincent Giusini, Jonathan Q. The forum will be held at 4 p.m. at issued its recommendations on judicial Court, the Chief Public Defender, the Irvine, Thomas Martin, Daniel Rendine, City Solicitor, the Chancellor, Chancel- Angeles Roca, Diane Thompson and lor Elect and Vice Chancellor of the Bar Donna M. Woelpper. Association and representatives of diverse Not Recommended: John J. Capaldi, interests within the community. After the Roxanne Covington, Judge Hall, W. Fred Huffington was not report is reviewed, each candidate comes Harrison Jr., Elinore O’Neill Kolodner, continued from page 12 Huffington before the Commission to make a state- Sharon Williams Losier and Beverly without criticism, ment regarding his/her qualifications and Muldrow. standard. however, of the cur- for a question-and-answer session. Municipal Court Huffington, who received her masters Once this process is complete, each Recommended: Christine Adair, in economics from Cambridge Uni- rent administration’s Commission member casts a secret Adam Beloff, Patrick F. Dugan, Charles versity, warned that the public-private response to the crisis. ballot on whether the candidate will Hayden, Jonathan Q. Irvine, Joseph T. partnership agreement being worked out be designated “recommended” or “not Murphy Jr., Kenneth J. Powell Jr., Dawn by Treasury Secretary Timothy Geitner – She focused much of recommended.” Those found “recom- A. Segal and Joseph C. Waters Jr. to take bad assets off the books of trouble her talk on the ad- mended” satisfy a cumulative review of Not Recommended: Lopez Thomp- institutions – would reward the same criteria including qualifications such as son. people that caused the crisis, socialize ministration’s banking losses while privatizing gains, and fail to bailout plan, labeling provide the kind of paradigm shift that might prevent this sort of crisis in the it a continuation of the future. Paulson Plan under Huffington didn’t shy away from recent hot topic of Wall Street companies’ President Bush which accepting bailout funds while paying she argued rewards enormous bonuses. She played to her audience when disagreeing with Larry the very institutions Summers, who defended the bonuses, and actors which stated that America is a county of laws, STOP PRACTICING and that the government cannot abrogate caused the economic agreements. Huffington likened the fed- crisis in the first place. eral government’s authority over compa- nies it bails out to that of a bankruptcy SOCIAL WORK judge abrogating debts in bankruptcy proceedings. Resolving social service issues can be costly and Huffington did not merely play time-consuming—unless it’s your one-and-only the critic. She proposed that President specialty. 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She heaped great praise on Philadelphia Mayor Michael Thomas Bryan, an associate with Gerolamo, Nutter, the city administration, and McNulty, Divis & Lewbart PC, is an associ- 1.800.254.9708 www.interventionassociates.org Philadelphia’s lawyers and judges for their ate editor of the Philadelphia Bar Reporter. philadelphiabar.org May 2009 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 17 international law committee Two Foreign Graduate Law Students Honored n By Michael Scullin Later in 2006, Chum accepted a posi- tion at the Documentation Center of The International Law Committee Cambodia (DC-CAM), an independent recently presented the second annual In- research institute dedicated to seeking ternational Law Award to Charya Chum justice on behalf of victims of the Khmer of Temple University Beasley School of Rouge. At DC-CAM, she helped villagers Law and Sharayu Jadhav of University of from various Cambodian provinces gain Pennsylvania Law School. access to the Extraordinary Chambers International Law Committee Co-Chairs Michael Scullin (left) and Jeremy Heep meet with honorees Sharayu Jadhav (second from left) and Charya Chum. The award, given to foreign graduate of the Cambodian courts that convened law students in the region, recognizes the Khmer Rouge Tribunal. She con- the age of 21, she was the youngest legal eyewitnesses in the case turned hostile outstanding achievement in international ducted interviews, gathered evidence and officer in the ACF legal support team. In because of fear of intimidation. There law or human rights and recognizes the produced final reports on KR cadres and a short time, her responsibilities quickly was no witness protection program, and importance of the rule of law and the victims. came to include providing legal support the witnesses lived in the same area as the protection of human rights in the mod- She had an opportunity to directly par- and advice and conducting training for accused. The defendants were acquitted ern world. Coincidentally, the two award ticipate in the process of bringing the KR employers and workers, primarily in the by the trial court and the High Court recipients are suite-mates at the Interna- leaders to justice after a delay of almost garment industry. of the state of Gujarat after 37 of the 73 tional House of Philadelphia. 30 years. “I was excited to be a part of She plans to sit for the New York bar witnesses turned hostile. The NGO then The awards, presented March 24 at the this process, which set a precedent for the this summer, as that option is not avail- filed a writ before the Supreme Court of Committee’s annual reception in honor Cambodian judicial system,” Chum said. able in Pennsylvania to lawyers with her India detailing the bias prevalent in the of the international LL.M. students at “More importantly, making KR leaders qualifications. system in Gujarat and the likely impos- Penn and Temple, was hosted by Morgan, accountable for their crimes helped to Jadhav is a member of the 2009 LL.M. sibility of a free and fair trial. On the basis Lewis & Bockius LLP. Attendees were foster national reconciliation – especially class at Penn Law, where she was awarded of this submission, the Supreme Court welcomed by Morgan Lewis partner between victims and perpetrators. My the Dean’s Scholarship. She holds two law transferred the case to Mumbai for trial Mark Dichter. experiences at DC-CAM and the tribunal degrees from the University of Pune in by a special court established expressly for Chum is a member of the 2009 LL.M. have convinced me that building my India and a post-graduate diploma from that purpose. Jadhav and her colleagues Class at Temple. She graduated from the own legal capacity is an important step the Indian Institute of Human Rights in succeeded in protecting the victims and Royal University of Law and Economics towards my goal of solving disputes New Delhi. other witnesses who testified before the in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, in 2006. through rule of law.” In 2003 and 2004, Jadhav volun- Special Court. She served as the relay While attending law school there, she Following her work at DC-CAM, teered at Muskaan, a non-governmental between the Prosecution team and the interned with the United Nations Devel- Chum served as a legal officer at the organization working for sensitization NGO and assisted in the trial. They were opment Programme on a project studying Arbitration Council Foundation, the about child sexual abuse. She actively able to obtain life sentences for nine of domestic violence, divorce and family only independent organization providing participated in spreading awareness about the accused. Her efforts helped to bring disputes. She counseled individuals on financial, administrative and legal support abuse, especially in schools where there is about a successful outcome to a case that domestic violence and provided educa- to the Arbitration Council dealing with still a stigma attached to a subject that is remains one of the country’s most contro- tion on laws prohibiting such conduct. collective labor disputes in Cambodia. At not discussed openly. She also performed versial and high profile trials. a critical analysis of the draft Child Sexual Prior to working on the BEST Bakery Assault (Prohibition and Protection) Bill, case, Jadhav helped underprivileged 2004, prepared by the India Center for children at Akanksha, working with an Take a Depo and Human Rights and Law. This group’s lob- NGO promoting the right to education bying efforts have filled a gaping void: As of underprivileged children, as a means to of this writing, the government has not mainstreaming the children. 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18 Philadelphia Bar Reporter May 2009 philadelphiabar.org Overbrook Tops Prep for City Mock Trial Title n By Jonathan A. Grode

With the loud bang of a binder purposely dropped against plaintiff’s table, student attorney Matt McDonnell dramatically and effectively commenced the 2009 John S. Bradway High School Mock Trial Competition at Temple University on March 14. The final round of the 29-year-old annual competition pitted St. Joseph’s Preparatory School Mock trial teams from Overbrook High School (left) and St. Joseph’s Prep (right) are congratulated by Temple University against last year’s Pennsylvania High Beasley School of Law Dean JoAnne Epps (holding plaques) for their efforts in the city championship. School Mock Trial Champions, Over- brook High School. of evidentiary rules. The afternoon would tween the Philadelphia Bar Association Even though Overbrook once again This year’s case centered on a wrong- ultimately belong to the student attor- Young Lawyers Division and LEAP, a came away with the championship in ful death action filed by the parents of neys from Overbrook High School who community outreach arm of the Univer- this hard-fought competition, both teams a 17-year-old student, who was struck shone with a poise usually found only in sity whose mission is to educate non-law- were truly winners as the two squads and killed by a drunk driver, against seasoned attorneys. This victory marks yers, particularly middle and high school represented the city in the Pennsylvania the driver’s employer, claiming that the Overbrook’s fourth Philadelphia Region students from Philadelphia area schools state tournament held in Harrisburg at driver was acting within the scope of his championship. about law and citizenship. the Dauphin County Court House on employment when the accident occurred. Roberta West, director of Temple Every year more than 250 judges, March 27 and 28. St. Joe’s finished fifth The case material is prepared annually University Beasley School of Law’s Law attorneys and students volunteer to assist in the tournament, narrowly missing the by the Pennsylvania Bar Association Education and Participation project, de- with judging, scoring and bailiffing the semifinal round. Overbrook ultimately Young Lawyers Division for the Com- scribed this year’s championship as “one competition. Notable volunteers for this made it to the final round of the cham- monwealth-wide competition, one of the of the most engaging I’ve ever seen. Each year’s competition included Temple Law pionship, finishing in second place after largest in the country. year our Philadelphia teams get better and Dean JoAnne Epps, who judged the final being defeated by Central High School in Both teams demonstrated an amaz- better. Both teams’ performances were round; Chancellor Sayde Ladov; Phila- Blair County. ing array of courtroom skills including truly remarkable.” delphia Municipal Court Judge Bradley persuasive direct examinations, compel- Nearly 50 student teams from the city Moss; Court of Common Pleas Judge Jonathan A. Grode is an associate at Gold- ling cross examinations and effective participated in this year’s competition, Joel Johnson Jr.; and U.S. Court of Ap- blum & Hess, an immigration law firm in objections as well as in depth knowledge which is operated by a joint-effort be- peals Judge Marjorie O. Rendell. Jenkintown, Pa.

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philadelphiabar.org May 2009 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 19 Sunah in the City No Comparison on Complaints of Hard Work

Ever have one of those days when and it killed me to cut By Sunah Park instead of having them all the customers. you stop what you’re doing and wonder if a check for some of my delivered) and delivering Years after they retired, I asked my there’s something better out there (well, employees whom I felt 50-pound sacks of rice parents why they never complained about maybe not in this economy, but perhaps did not work as hard as to customers was not how hard their job was. In fact, compar- in years past)? they should have. In fact, easy work for my dad. ing their 30-something years of back- On those days when I had to deal having been an employer Whenever I visited breaking work to my 12 years of being with an obstreperous opposing counsel, has made me a better my parents at their gro- in a temperature-controlled office, sitting a demanding client or an impossible employee. cery store after school, I at my desk with a beautiful view of the deadline, I would call my dad and com- It always struck me tried to help them out city, I felt shame for even complaining. plain (OK, whine) for some sympathy. that in the more than as much as possible (and But my parents never compared what My dad would listen and then he would 30 years my parents of course, helped myself they did to what I do. They said there remind me of my days at our restaurant worked at their grocery to some snacks, candies is no comparison. They recognize that when I worked from six in the morning store (and unlike many and soda). I watched lawyers go through tremendous stress and until sometimes past midnight and every lawyers), they never complained about my mom stand on her feet for hours at a they never diminish my complaints just Saturday. Before law school, my sister how hard their job was or how much time, my dad bringing out crates of fresh because I think I have the “easier” job. and I, at the tender ages of 23 and 22, re- they hated what they were doing. Maybe vegetables from the walk-in freezer and They just remind me that it is merely a spectively, ran a restaurant for a few years they complained to each other, but they I do not ever recall their complaining – job and to find joy in something about it in Center City. I always say it was the kept it from their children. All we knew they just did it. And most surprisingly, or something outside of it. And if I still hardest job I’ve ever had (OK, it was the was that our parents left the house early my parents seemed to enjoy what they complain, they always threaten to open first real job I ever had), but I wouldn’t be in the morning and returned late at night were doing. I can remember those days up another restaurant. where I am if I hadn’t gone through that and we always had plenty of food in the helping my mother at the cash register experience. My sister did all the cooking house. I have no doubt that lugging fresh when we would hear customers laughing Sunah Park, a partner at Thorp Reed & and took care of the “back of the house” fruit and vegetables from the Food Dis- in the back room, where my father would Armstrong, LLP, is editor-in-chief of the Phila- and I manned the cash register and took tribution Center in South Philadelphia be cutting and slicing the frozen slabs of delphia Bar Reporter. care of the “front of the house.” I was every day at 5 a.m. (he could sell his pro- beef and ribs. Possessed with a quick and in charge of paying the bills and payroll duce cheaper by picking them up himself witty sense of humor, my father charmed

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20 Philadelphia Bar Reporter May 2009 philadelphiabar.org Arts & Media Lombard’s Comedic Genius is Not Forgotten

films. She acted in early Laurel and Hardy death, she met a man named Gable and provided soulful beauty with superb n By Marc W. Reuben silents, and played small parts in Para- the rest is legend. She ended her career technicianship. His performances were mount films until the early 1930s. She with the 1942 Lubitsch classic “To Be not only letter perfect, but moving as The dawn of the age of electric was married to William Powell, and they Or Not To Be,” a dark anti-Nazi comedy well. His performances of the “Chopin recording (which actually took place were divorced in 1933, three years before made in the shadow of unknown horrors. Waltzes” are considered by many to some time ago) can sneak up on you with they teamed up in the classic comedy There never will be another like her, and be the finest on record. The “Chopin alarming suddenness. With me it came “My Man Godfrey,” for which both were try as they will, actresses simply do not Waltzes” are still available, as they have about in the years 2007 and 2008, and nominated for awards. Lombard was a make the grade. They are trying for effect, been since he recorded them in the late were it not for a few heart problems and fine dramatic actress and when she was whereas Lombard had it in her blood. 1940s. No listener should be without surgery, I should have annoyed everyone placed in comedic roles, she became the • • • this recording. Also available is the 1948 about several anniversaries much earlier finest comedy actress seen in the films The year 2007 marked what would recording of the “Grieg Piano Concerto” than this. – then and now. Joy seemed to exude have been the 90th birthday of one of and two recordings of the Schumann In 2008, in addition to marking the from her as naturally as the air. Her the greatest musicians of the age – the “Piano Concerto in A Minor” (the 1947 90th birthday of Leonard Bernstein (see timing was superb and, hard to imagine Romanian pianist Dinu Lipatti. Of version with Karajan, and the 1950 January issue) was the century mark for for a comedienne at the time, she was pianists – of artists in all disciplines – the recording with Ansermet Suisse/Romand Bette Davis and Carole Lombard, among beautiful. Both she and Powell admired elegance of effortlessness is prized. When - both in fine recorded sound). There are others. Of Davis, I need not remind one another and when the decision had a member of the audience is conscious other fine recording of piano music by you. Anyone who can see or read already to be made on choosing a leading lady for of the artist trying to achieve effect, Chopin, Bach, Scarlatti and Brahms and knows about this greatest of screen divas. “Godfrey,” Powell insisted that Lombard some of the wonder of the performance Mozart that remain in print and are easily If there was a fire burning in the eyes of play the role. Their mutual talent and dies. Lipatti performed with a technical available through the iTunes Music Store, Katherine Hepburn, the kindling was respect is the centerpiece in a superbly splendor unmatched among artists in his among other places. started by Bette Davis, who chewed up funny effort. field. Vladimir Horowitz was something The simple glory and clarity of what film more than any other grande dame. Among the best of Lombard’s mov- similar, except for the fact that Horowitz Lipatti had to say will not be diminished Davis could do it all, and she did. In the ies are “Twentieth Century,” a 1934 was a Russian romantic, who gave that by time. Modern children and their elec- 1942 film “The Bride Came C.O.D.,” film with John Barrymore, and 1934’s flavor to all performance. Lipatti, who tronically induced lifestyles may dampen she played a dizzy blonde (to James Cag- “Nothing Sacred” with Frederic March. did not live long enough to record much, continued on page 22 ney – who was also a terrific comic actor). Both were given greater life by Lombard’s The film, a comedy lit by the star power honest lunacy, which plays as well today within it, was a mute tribute to Carole as it did then. As the great Edmund Kean Lombard, who had died on a war bond noted, “dying is easy. Comedy is hard.” tour shortly before (at age 33). As good Yet the joy just poured out of Lombard as Davis was (and she was), she was no no matter. After she and Powell divorced Carole Lombard, who was the essential he went for Jean Harlow and she took up madcap of Hollywood. with Russ Colombo. Neither dalliance Lombard began her career in silent worked out and after Colombo’s early VIP Honors Heather Ritch This month Philadelphia established the firm’s Tangled VIP recognizes Heather Ritch, Title Team, a pro bono practice an associate with Reed Smith group that meets on a monthly LLP for her outstanding volun- basis. The group has become teer assistance to VIP clients. an indispensable resource for Ritch provides exceptional the attorneys. Because of her representation to her VIP leadership, VIP has referred homeownership clients. She nine homeownership cases to readily embraces the complex Reed Smith since 2007. and often uncertain legal issues Ritch Ritch has served VIP and in their cases, and she ensures its clients in other capacities as that they have access to all of the legal well. She has organized her firm’s hosting and non-legal resources available to them. of two VIP trainings in recent years. She She also makes it a practice to visit her also serves as a member of the Tangled clients’ homes, assess their living condi- Title Fund Advisory Committee, playing tions and help them explore all possible an active role in reviewing applicants’ avenues to make repairs. Because of her cases and offering her guidance to the extraordinary efforts, she has ensured that attorneys. She also recently answered her clients obtain title to safe, habitable VIP’s plea for assistance in securing free or homes. low-cost title reports and court reporting Eager to involve other attorneys from services, at a time when these services are Reed Smith with VIP, in mid-2007 she difficult to obtain but still in great need. philadelphiabar.org May 2009 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 21 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Note: While the following listings have been verified prior to press time, any scheduled Law Practice Management Division Tuesday, May 26 event may be subject to change by the committee or section chairs. Executive Committee: meeting, 12 p.m., Criminal Justice Section: meeting, 12 11th floor Committee Room South. p.m., 11th floor Conference Center. Friday, May 1 Monday, May 11 Tuesday, May 19 Lunch: $8. LGBT Rights Committee: Young Lawyers Division Cabinet: meeting, 8:30 meet- Section Chairs: meeting, 8:30 a.m., Women in the Profession Committee: a.m., 10th floor Board Room. ing, 12 p.m., 10th floor Cabinet Room. 10th floor Board Room. meeting, 12 p.m., 10th floor Board Business Law Section Executive Com- Monday, May 4 Cabinet: meeting, 12 p.m., 10th floor Room. 10th floor Board Room. mittee: meeting, 12 p.m., 10th floor Compulsory Arbitration Committee: Family Law Section: meeting, 12 p.m., Board Room. Board Room. meeting, 12 p.m., 11th floor Commit- 11th floor Conference Center. Lunch: Labor and Employment Law Committee: tee Room South. Lunch: $8. $8. Tuesday, May 12 meeting, 12 p.m., 11th floor Confer- Civil Rights Committee: meeting, 12 Criminal Justice Section Executive Com- ence Center. Lunch: $8. Wednesday, May 27 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Lunch: mittee: meeting, 12 p.m., 10th floor Wednesday, May 20 Medical Legal Committee: meeting, 12 $8. Board Room. Workers’ Compensation Section Execu- p.m., 11th floor Conference Center. Professional Responsibility Committee: Tuesday, May 5 tive Committee: meeting, 10:30 a.m., Lunch: $8. meeting, 12 p.m., 11th floor Confer- Attorney Career Development Commit- Philadelphia Bar Foundation Board of 11th floor Committee Room South. ence Center. Lunch: $8. tee: meeting, 12 p.m., 10th floor Board Trustees: meeting, 12 p.m., 10th floor Workers’ Compensation Section: meet- Room. Lunch: $8. Board Room. Wednesday, May 13 ing, 12 p.m., 11th floor Conference LEP Task Force: Committee on the Legal Rights of Per- Women in Intellectual Property Com- Center. Lunch: $8. meeting, 12:30 p.m., 11th floor Committee Room South. sons with Disabilities: meeting, 12 p.m., mittee: meeting, 12 p.m., 11th floor Federal Courts Committee: meeting, 11th floor Committee Room. Conference Center. Lunch: $8. 12:30 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Thursday, May 28 Alternative Dispute Resolution Commit- Lunch: $8. Thursday, May 14 LRIS Committee: meeting, 12 p.m., tee: meeting, 12:15 p.m., 11th floor LegalLine: 5 p.m., 11th floor LRIS 11th floor Committee Room South. Health Care Law Committee: meeting, Committee Room South. offices. Appellate Courts Committee: meeting, 12 p.m., 11th floor Committee Room 12 p.m., 11th floor Conference Center. Wednesday, May 6 South. Lunch: $8.50. Thursday, May 21 Lunch: $8. Delivery of Legal Services Committee: Legislative Liaison Committee: meeting, Family Law Section Executive Com- Elder Law Committee: meeting, 1 p.m., meeting, 8:30 a.m., 10th floor Board 12:30 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. mittee: meeting, 12 p.m., 11th floor 10th floor Board Room. Lunch: $8. Room. Lunch: $8. Committee Room South. Board of Governors: meeting, 4 p.m., Intellectual Property Committee: meet- Law Practice Management Division Sunday, May 17 10th floor Board Room. ing, 12 p.m., 11th floor Committee Technology Committee: meeting, 12 30th Annual 5K Run/Walk: 8:30 a.m., Room South. Lunch: $8. p.m., 11th floor Conference Center. Friday, May 29 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. Informa- Rules and Procedure Committee: meet- Lunch: $8. Law School Outreach Committee: meet- tion: charityrun2009.com. ing, 12 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Environmental Law Committee: meeting, ing, 12 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Lunch: $8. Monday, May 18 12:30 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Public Interest Section Executive Com- Thursday, May 7 Register online for most events at philadelphiabar.org. Unless otherwise specified, all checks mittee: meeting, 12 p.m., 10th floor for luncheons and programs should be made payable to the Philadelphia Bar Association and Law Practice Management Division Board Room. mailed to Bar Headquarters, 1101 Market St., 11th fl., Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2955. Send Technology Committee: meeting, 12 Young Lawyers Division Executive Com- Bar Association-related calendar items 30 days in advance to Managing Editor, Philadelphia p.m., 11th floor Conference Center. mittee: meeting, 12 p.m., 11th floor Bar Reporter, Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2955. Lunch: $8. Conference Center. Fax: (215) 238-1159. E-mail: [email protected].

Waltzes except for one (he was too ill to (to me at least) the most satisfying. There Bar Night at Phillies Arts & Media do it) and concluded the program with are others, notably American William continued from page 21 the Myra Hess arrangement of Bach’s Kappell, who also died young (in a plane Wednesday, June 17 “Jesu Joy Of Man’s Desire.” He died on crash) and who recorded in the late 1940s the future. But the legend of Lipatti will Dec. 2, 1950 at the age of 33. and early 1950s. The problem is that he Join your colleagues and go on among those who prize art for its Of all the pianists on record, Lipatti worked in America, where recording tech- friends at Bar Association Night at integrity. His playing simply managed to represents perhaps the cleanest and most niques were not as excellent as in Europe, the Phillies on Wednesday, June 17 convey the brilliance of music with clarity honest playing. There are other greats. so his efforts are not as well documented as the World Series champion Phils and honesty. The fact that he did not re- The composer Rachmaninoff was a as those of Lipatti. take on the Toronto Blue Jays at cord many works prior to his death in late wonder at the keyboard and his disciple Writing for lawyers, who often spend Citizens Bank Park at 7:05 p.m. 1950 deprived us of hearing the works of Horowitz carried on the tradition of Ro- little of their precious time enjoying the Tickets are $28 and can be ordered many masters as he would have played mantic interpretation. The great Polish- classics, can be frustrating. Time is a by visiting phillies.com/philabar. them. This takes from us an authentic American Artur Rubenstein was a man of product in America. Those who take time Seating (subject to availability) and honest voice. When it became ap- endless intellect and curiosity who made to appreciate and enjoy the arts have bet- with fellow Philadelphia Bar As- parent that Lipatti was suffering from every performance at the piano seem fresh ter dreams than the rest. That is because sociation supporters will be located Hodgkin’s in the late 1940s, giants of the and interesting – even of pieces he had the want for money and power rob many on the Field Level Outfield (Sec- culture world rallied to help him. Stra- played and recorded many times before. of us of the value in life. Listen to Lipatti tions 145 - 148). There is a special vinsky paid for medical treatments and (His work prior to 1940 was decidedly play. Grow richer. $2 discount off the cost of these others like Charles Munch and Arthur different than that which followed.) The tickets. To order your tickets for Honegger tried to help. But it was of no proof of his charm and intellect was Marc W. Reuben, an advisory editor of the this special event, visit phillies.com/ use. His last recital, in September 1950, evident in everything he played. Of the Philadelphia Bar Reporter, has been writing philabar and enter the promotion is on record. He played all of the Chopin recorded legacies, his is the largest and about the arts and media since 1973. code BAR.

22 Philadelphia Bar Reporter May 2009 philadelphiabar.org Major William J. Ann G. Verber, of Collins Jr., USMC counsel to Ober- People (Ret.), has been mayer Rebmann appointed to a Maxwell & Hippel two-year fellowship LLP, was recently ap- with U.S. House pointed as a member Nancy Winkel- Jonathan S. Ziss, a partner with Margolis of Representatives of the Pennsylvania man, a partner with Edelstein, is the incoming Chair of the Speaker Nancy Pelosi Supreme Court Schnader Harrison Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Professional as an adviser to her on veterans affairs. Domestic Relations Procedural Rules Segal & Lewis LLP, Liability Underwriting Society. The House of Representatives Fellow- Committee by the Supreme Court of has been elected to ship Program is for Wounded Warriors. Pennsylvania. the American Law David M. Tener, a Major Collins was medically retired in Institute. shareholder with August 2008 from the Marine Corps Carlton L. Johnson, a Caesar, Rivise, after his second Iraq deployment. partner with Archer Sunah Park, a part- Bernstein, Cohen & Greiner, P.C., has ner with Thorp Reed & Pokotilow, served Kevin Greenberg, a shareholder with been named to the & Armstrong, LLP as a panelist at the Flaster/Greenberg, has been named to the Kimmel Center for and editor-in-chief Pennsylvania Bar Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2009 “40 the Performing Arts’ of the Philadelphia Institute’s 3rd An- Under 40” list. Arts for All Com- Bar Reporter, has nual Intellectual Property Law Institute mittee. been appointed to March 5-6. Daniel Weinstock and Carolyn M. Chopko the Democratic Na- of Feldman, Shepherd, Wohlgelernter, Samantha Corson, a shareholder with tional Committee’s Democratic Change Heather Hansen, a partner with O’Brien Tanner, Weinstock & Dodig, served as Greenberg Traurig, LLP, has been Commission. & Ryan, LLP, served as a faculty mem- co-instructors at the Temple Law School designated as a Leadership in Energy ber for the 2009 Annual Meeting of Trial Advocacy Program. and Environmental Design Accredited Jon Lambiras, an associate with Berger the American Academy of Orthopaedic Professional by the United States Green & Montague, P.C., presented a CLE Surgeons in Las Vegas in February. Robert L. Sachs Jr., managing partner Building Council. course on class actions to the Philadelphia of Shrager, Spivey & Sachs, recently Chapter of the American Association of Catherine Merino Reisman and Amelia addressed the American Association for Owen A. Knopping, Attorney-Certified Public Accountants. Carolla, partners with Reisman Carolla Justice Interstate Trucking Litigation a partner with Fox LLP presented a seminar to families of Group continuing education seminar in Rothschild LLP, was David S. Sokolow, children with special needs “Extended Las Vegas, where he spoke on “Essential faculty member at a partner with Fox School Year 101” in Upper Darby, Pa. on Document Discovery: What to Ask For, the Pennsylvania Rothschild LLP, Feb. 12. Reisman was a presenter at the What to Look For, How Not to Miss the Bar Institute’s “IRS was a speaker at the 10th Annual Conference for the Council Key Documents.” Appeals Process and Pennsylvania Bar In- of Parent Attorneys and Advocates in Alternative Dispute stitute’s 15th Annual Washington, D.C. on March 8-10. Jonathan E. Rinde, a partner with Manko, Resolution Through Fast Track Settle- Health Law Institute Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP, was re- ment” seminar on April 6. on March 12-13. Albert Momjian, a partner with Schnader cently elected Chair of the Montgomery Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP, has been County Agricultural Land Preservation Frank N. Tobolsky and Michael D. Renner, Steven T. Miano, a shareholder with appointed to a three-year term on the Board, following his reappointment to partners with Astor Weiss Kaplan & Hangley Aronchick Segal & Pudlin, was Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court the board by the Montgomery County Mandel, LLP, presented an interactive a speaker at the 2009 Environmental Law of Pennsylvania. Commissioners. workshop on commercial leases for the Forum sponsored by the Pennsylvania National Business Institute. Bar Institute. Mark W. Tanner, a partner with Feldman, Louis N. Marks, of Shepherd, Wohlgelernter, Tanner, Wein- counsel at Mont- Natalie D’Amora, an Alfredo M. Sergio of Semanoff Ormsby stock & Dodig, participated in the 11th gomery, McCracken, associate with Dil- Greenberg & Torchia, LLC was recently Annual Pennsylvania Personal Injury Walker & Rhoads, worth Paxson LLP, elected to a three-year term on the Board Potpourri CLE program on April 7. LLP, has been ap- has been selected for of Directors of the Greater Hatboro pointed to the Board a three-year fellow- Chamber of Commerce. Norman P. Zarwin and E. Harris Baum, of the American Jew- ship by the Ameri- founding shareholders of Zarwin, Baum, ish Committee and can Bar Association James C. Schwartzman, a shareholder DeVito, Kaplan, Schaer, Toddy, P.C., has been named the chair of its Energy Forum on the with Stevens & Lee, has been unani- received the 2009 Lifeline Award in rec- Task Force. Construction Industry. mously reelected to the SEPTA Board of ognition of their longtime commitment Directors. to the Jewish community and the people Paul M. Schmidt, a shareholder with of Israel from the Philadelphia Friends of Zarwin, Baum, DeVito, Kaplan, Schaer, Deborah Epstein Henry, founder and American Friends of Magen David Adom Toddy, P.C., spoke before the Mont- nNames ARE NEWS president of Flex-Time Lawyers LLC, on April 26. gomery County Industrial Development was a speaker at a United Nations pro- Corporation on “Green Industry – Laws “People” highlights news of members’ gram entitled “Workplace Flexibility and Lee A. Rosengard, a That Could Affect Your Business” on Feb. awards, honors or appointments of a Productivity: Strategic Business Models partner with Stradley 24. community or civic nature. Information across Industry and Organizations” Ronon Stevens & may be sent to Jeff Lyons, Senior Manag- ing Editor, Philadelphia Bar Reporter, in New York, N.Y. on March 5. She Young, LLP, has been Daniel S. Weinstock, a partner with Feld- Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Market spoke at a San Diego Lawyers Club pro- named to the Inter- man, Shepherd, Wohlgelernter, Tanner, St., 11th fl., Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2955. gram “Introducing Balanomics: A New national Institute for Weinstock & Dodig, participated in the Fax: (215) 238-1159. E-mail: reporter@ Initiative to Enhance Balance, Profitabil- Conflict Prevention Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association’s philabar.org. Color photos are also ity and Productivity in the Legal Profes- & Resolution’s Panel CLE “Impossible Cases – Proving Dif- welcome. sion” in San Diego on March 19. of Distinguished Neutrals. ficult Concepts” on March 18. philadelphiabar.org May 2009 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 23 bar reporter ad:Layout 1 4/20/09 4:03 PM Page 1

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