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August 2008 | Issue I Columns College August 2008 | Issue I Columns Excerpt from the Presentation of the Keynote Address Distinguished Service Award to Judge Thomas L. Ambro, David T. Sykes, Esquire, United States Court of by the Hon. Marjorie O. Rendell, March 15, 2008 Appeals for the Third Circuit March 15, 2008, The National Building Judge Rendell reminded us all of our duties to perfection, allowed us to achieve those Museum, Washington, D.C. to the profession to train young lawyers and to goals and feel good about ourselves. I al- lead by example in her excellent presentation ways advise young lawyers that they must of the American College of Bankruptcy Dis- surround themselves with people who will Judge Ambro’s com- tinguished Service Award to David T. Sykes. them to succeed, people who view their ments on professionalism The entire presentation is available on the success as a measure of their own success. are an excellent guide for College’s web site. That’s what Dave has done for so many. us in setting an example __________ His advice would run the gamut from the as members of the Col- he following is an excerpt from the Pre- sophisticated to the obvious – though not lege. The entirety of his Tsentation of the Distinguished Service so obvious to those new to the profession. presentation is on the Award to David T. Sykes, Esquire, by the “Think before you speak,” he would in- College website. Hon. Marjorie O. Rendell, March 15, 2008. struct me after a luncheon with a client s Hon. Thomas L. Ambro __________ __________ during which I had clearly rambled on hat is professionalism? It is a set of It is said that a rising tide lifts all boats. in response to a pointed inquiry. “Lower Wrules (or, perhaps more apt, prin- David Sykes is a rising tide indeed, lifting your voice – you’ll sound more authori- ciples) by which we govern our conduct up all those who come into contact with tative.” (That little nugget reverberates in with others -- courts, clients, colleagues him, making them better than they were my brain quite often.) and other counsel. These principles at- and in many instances – such as my own But it was not just individual people tempt to ensure fairness in our profes- – better than they ever thought they could who are uplifted by Dave. With his cre- sional human relations. Professionalism be. With passion, integrity, grit, encour- ative genius and caring spirit he reaches shows itself as respect for the process by agement, and sometimes tough love, Dave out to elevate the practice of law itself and which we aid others in their legal affairs. Sykes has been a mentor to so many. I am spread access to the law, and particularly Professionalism is not something taught so fortunate that our paths intersected to bankruptcy law, to others. in most law schools, and if it is, it is usu- some 37 years ago when I fell under the As a young lawyer he worked with the ally not taught well. Why? Because the spell of this wonderful man. Philadelphia Bar Association’s Volunteers principles are learned from experience. __________ for the Indigent Program, where he suc- For that reason, professionalism is not Dave’s uncanny ability to make us reach cessfully represented a single unemployed learned quickly. for higher goals, work harder, and aspire continued on page 6 What are the principles of professional- ism that we can pass onto others? I pres- ent seven. 1. Be a mentor. Be someone who, to para- phrase former Coach Lou Holtz, can be trusted, who cares about those who work with you, and who will guide them in doing the right thing. Be like David Sykes was described earlier to- day. I remember everyone who guided me, even those who gave the test first and the lesson later. For another para- digm of a great mentor, I go to the sec- ond principle. 2. Gain a sense of history. How many of you under age 60 know who Charles Seligson was? He died over 30 years ago. He, Professor Vern Countryman of Harvard and Professor Frank Kennedy of Michigan were known as the lead- s David T. Sykes and Fellows of the College from Philadelphia. continued on page 6 American College of Bankruptcy COLLEGE COLUMNS Officers David G. Heiman Chair’s Report President’s Remarks Chair Paul M. Singer By David G. Heiman By Paul M. Singer President Daniel M. Glosband Vice-President s you can see from Richard B. Levin It is said that a rising Vice-President Athis edition of Col- Sally S. Neely Vice-President tide lifts all boats. lege Columns and the Richard S. Toder recent edition of Col- Vice-President Daniel E. Armel n March 15, 2008, lege Connections, the Treasurer Oin one short sen- College’s operations Philip J. Hendel Secretary tence, Judge Marjorie have undergone a Rendell summed up number of changes. A Board of Directors Prof. Douglas G. Baird the impact David Sykes new executive director Mark D. Bloom has had on our profes- s Paul M. Singer has been hired. Several Hon. Nancy C. Dreher Joseph A. Dworetzky sion. To me, while per- new committees have been established, Hon. Barbara J. Houser haps not intentionally, including a Judicial Committee, chaired Richardo I. Kilpatrick she also set the bar for by Judge Barbara Houser, which will Albert A. Koch s David G. Heinman David S. Kurtz what we, at the Ameri- reach out to judges to attempt to secure E. Bruce Leonard can College of Bankruptcy, should expect their participation in College events. In Marc A. Levinson of ourselves. addition, the Liaison Committee, chaired Thomas Moers Mayer Prof. Jeffrey Morris It is our challenge to generate a “rising by Chris Meyer, has been reactivated and Richard T. Peters tide” to lift the profession and, in turn, will seek areas of common interest with Lewis S. Rosenbloom Robert B. Rubin its impact on those who are touched by other insolvency organizations. R. Patrick Vance financial distress. Unfortunately, we are These activities are part of the College’s Ex Officio Directors entering a period when the need for long-standing goals to increase fellow Evelyn H. Biery leadership to this end has never been participation in College activities and David T. Sykes greater. awareness of the accumulated talents of Joel R. Ohlgren Chair, ACB Foundation In the pursuit of goals to enhance the our fellows in the insolvency community. Emeritus Directors R. Neal Batson valuable services available to Fellows All our committees, of course, support the Hon. Ralph R. Mabey and the public, we held a special meeting College’s mission of honoring those who Joel B. Piassick of the Executive Committee in May. By have achieved the highest levels in their Hon. Mary Davies Scott highlighting and prioritizing our objectives profession, as well as given back to the Board of Regents I. William Cohen we will make it easier for those who have community through support of education Chair, Board of Regents accepted leadership positions to create and pro bono projects. Richard E. Mikels 1st Circuit opportunities for greater participation for Many Fellows have expressed an Marica L. Goldstein all Fellows in College activities. We have interest in becoming more involved in 2nd Circuit set an agenda calculated to promote the College affairs. Although the College Bonnie Glantz Fatell 3rd Circuit highest quality of bankruptcy practice does not have substantive legal Stanley J. Samorajczyk 4th Circuit and service to the community. Here are committees such as those found in the Zack A. Clement the highlights: American Bankruptcy Institute and the 5th Circuit Pro Bono (Michael Cook)—Establish a American Bar Association, there are still Stephen D. Lerner 6th Circuit committee of volunteers in each of the many opportunities for service. Those Robert M. Fishman 7th Circuit circuits to develop and implement pro organizations have many more members Faye Knowles bono projects in their respective cities. and more than adequately cover the 8th Circuit Education (Sally Neely and Kaaran substantive subjects. Any College activity Howard J. Weg 9th Circuit Thomas)—In a similar vein, establish in these areas would be duplicative. G. Blaine Schwabe, III committees within the circuits to conduct On the other hand, the College operates 10th Circuit Grant T. Stein law student and other educational through organizational committees such as 11th Circuit programs in their respective cities. those discussed above and others, including D. Jansing Baker At Large Council of Regents (Bill Cohen)— the Long-Range Planning Committee, the Hon. Mary Grace Diehl Become more involved in our pro bono continued on page 4 At Large Prof. Charles W. Mooney, Jr. and educational activities. At Large Strategic Planning (Richard Toder)— Scholar-in-Residence Undertake an in-depth review of our Michael L. Temin activities and direction, with a view to Counsel taking us to the next level. William J. Perlstein International (Bruce Leonard and Dan Executive Director Shari A. Bedker Glosband)—Explore methods for increasing participation of our foreign members. American College of Bankruptcy Judges Outreach (Judge Barbara PMB 626A, 11350 Random Hills Rd., Suite 800 Fairfax, VA 22030-6044 Houser)—Increase the involvement of 703-934-6154 Fax: 703-802-0207 our judicial members. www.amercolbankruptcy.org Email: [email protected] continued on page 4 Page 2 AMERICAN COLLEGE of BANKRUPTCY August 2008 COLLEGE COLUMNS Editor’s Perspective Suzanne Bingham its Fellows with up-to-date and important information on matters affecting the prac- By Grant T. Stein fter more than twelve tice of bankruptcy and insolvency law. hope you like the Ayears of excellent ser- He also admired her ability to plan and Inew format for Col- vice, Suzanne Bingham execute all the logistical complexities asso- lege Columns.
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