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The Monthly Newspaper of the Philadelphia Bar Association Vol. 41, No. 5 May 2012 June quarterly meeting and luncheon 22 Seminars Available at Bench-Bar at Revel in A.C. n By Jeff Lyons

More than 20 CLE Seminars are planned for the 2012 Bench-Bar & An- nual Conference on Oct. 5-6 at the new oceanfront Revel in Atlantic City, N.J. The Bench-Bar & Annual Conference provides attendees with the opportunity to earn CLE credit while networking with colleagues and members of the bench. Hundreds of attorneys and judges are expected to attend. The Family Law Section and State Civil Litigation are each planning two seminars for the Bench-Bar. Other sec-

Photo by Jeff Lyons tions and committees planning semi- Women in the Profession Committee Co-Chairs Emily B. Marks (left) and Lauren P. McKenna present flowers to former nars include Diversity in the Profession Chancellor Jane Leslie Dalton, who will receive the Sandra Day O’Connor Award at the June Quarterly Meeting. Committee, Advancing Civics Education Committee, Bar-News Media Commit- Penn’s Berry to Present Jane Dalton to Receive tee, Women in the Profession Commit- tee, Workers’ Compensation Section, Higginbotham Lecture O’Connor Award June 26 continued on page 17 n By Jeff Lyons n By Jeff Lyons In This Issue Dr. Mary Frances Berry, former Jane Leslie Dalton, who has served as Chancellor, chair chair of the U.S. Commission on Civil of the Board of Governors and co-chair of the Women in the 3 Helping Veterans Rights, will deliver the Judge A. Leon Profession Committee, can add one more accomplishment to her 7 New on Council Higginbotham Jr. Memorial Public impressive Philadelphia Bar Association resume – recipient of the Interest Lecture at the Tuesday, June 26 Sandra Day O’Connor Award. 8 Work-Life Balance Quarterly Meeting and Luncheon. The O’Connor Award, which honors a woman attorney who The Quarterly Meeting and Lun- Mary Frances Berry has demonstrated superior legal talent, achieved significant legal 9 Google and Privacy cheon is sponsored by PNC Wealth accomplishments and has furthered the advancement of women Management. in both the profession and the community, will be presented to 12 33rd Annual 5K Dr. Berry is currently the Geraldine R. Segal Professor of Dalton at the June 26 Quarterly Meeting and Luncheon. 18 Gala at Barnes continued on page 15 continued on page 15 2 Philadelphia Bar Reporter May 2012 philadelphiabar.org Frontline

Editor-in-Chief Heather J. Austin, Esq. Military Assistance Program Editor Emeritus Bruce H. Bikin, Esq. Will Help Our Returning Veterans Associate Editors Asima Panigrahi, Esq. Ria C. Momblanco, Esq. September 11, 2001 – By John E. Savoth For these military person- Regina Parker, Esq. We all knew that day that nel everyday life won’t be Through this new Thomas L. Bryan, Esq. our lives were changed easy. For many, it will be Edward P. Kelly, Esq. forever – that the life of a constant struggle. program Philadelphia Sarah L. Hopkins, Esq. Julia Swain, Esq. our country was changed As Philadelphia lawyers will provide Angie Halim, Esq. forever. What we didn’t lawyers who are distin- Mary-Kate Breslin, Esq. know, what we couldn’t guished by our pro bono returning service know, was that that hor- service, we have a duty Contributing Editor members with pro Richard Max Bockol, Esq. rific event would touch – an inherited responsi- off two wars, and more bility – to help ease their bono legal assistance Advisory Editors than a decade of combat burden. in areas that impact Sunah Park, Esq. for our armed forces. And That’s where MAP Molly Peckman, Esq. what I never could have comes in. Through this their daily lives. Associate Executive Director, anticipated was that you and I, in 2012, new program Philadelphia lawyers will Communications would have the unique opportunity to provide returning service members with staff attorney for the Homeless Advocacy Mark Tarasiewicz serve those who served us – America’s pro bono legal assistance in areas that im- Project, and Wes Payne, our assistant Senior Managing Editor, returning veterans. pact their daily lives, including consumer treasurer and a partner at White and Wil- Publications Back in December when outlining credit, bankruptcy, employment, housing, liams LLP, assisting with this important Jeff Lyons my agenda for the year I told you that family law, wills and estates, and special new initiative. 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Members can visit philadelphiabarlaw- philabar.org. [email protected]. As a bonus, participants also receive a yerprofiles.com to take a tour of the new philadelphiabar.org May 2012 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 3 march quarterly meeting and luncheon Liacouras Committee Thanks Bar for Support n By Jeff Lyons A top graduate of Temple Law School (and editor of the Law Review), Judge In accepting the Philadelphia Bar Green was admitted to the Pennsylvania Association’s Justice Sonia Sotomayor Di- bar in 1952 – one of two black attorneys versity Award on Behalf of the Liacouras admitted that year and the 33rd in the Commission, Robert Reinstein thanked Commonwealth’s history. And 1952 was the Association for its role in creating and a typical year. Between 1920 and 1970, Photo by Jeff Lyons supporting the work of the Commission. an average of two black attorneys were Peter J. Liacouras (seated) is joined by (standing from left) W. Bourne Ruthrauff, “In 1970, I was in my second year of admitted per year. In 1970, there were Judge Paul Dandridge, Judge Ricardo Jackson, Carole Williams Green (widow teaching at Temple Law School when a 12,300 lawyers in the Commonwealth, of of Judge Clifford Scott Green) and Robert J. Reinstein on March 28 where they colleague, Professor Peter Liacouras, asked whom only 130 were African Americans. were presented with the Sotomayor Diversity Award. me to help a commission he chaired look- “We remember Clifford Scott Green were not welcome in this state. A shame- of the bar examination. It also found ing into whether there was racial discrimi- as an outstanding judge and humani- ful situation had become notorious,” he that the grading process was unfair to nation in admission to the Pennsylvania tarian, a person who treated everyone said. all applicants and that the examination Bar,” Reinstein, the Clifford Scott Green with fairness, dignity and respect. But Reinstein said Judge Green asked then itself lacked validity. The commission’s Professor of Law at Temple University Judge Green was also intolerant – he was Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor recommendations were quite modest – Beasley School of Law, recalled. intolerant of injustice. The exclusion of Robert Landis to appoint a commission basically to ensure that the examination He said the driving force behind the African Americans from the Pennsylvania to investigate the Board of Law Exam- was graded anonymously and that profes- commission was Judge Green, then a bar was deplorable. I think that the final iners’ practices. “Landis agreed, which sional educators participate in the con- distinguished member of the Court of straw for Judge Green occurred when the was quite courageous inasmuch as the struction and grading of the examination. Common Pleas. Judge Green had been Dean of Howard Law School advised his Board was appointed by the Pennsylvania Reinstein said the reaction to the report distressed with the virtual absence of students not to apply for admission to the Supreme Court and was chaired by a Su- was divided and explosive. “Chancellor black attorneys in the Commonwealth. Pennsylvania bar because black lawyers perior Court judge.” Other members ap- Landis and other leaders of the bar sup- pointed by Landis included Judge Green ported the report and its recommenda- (who would later serve as a federal district tions. Members of the Board of Law Ex- court judge), Judge Paul Dandridge (then aminers and other judges and bar leaders of the Municipal Court and later of the denounced the report as defamatory and Common Pleas Court), Ricardo Jackson full of errors and lies. In the Philadelphia (then an attorney and later a Common Bar Association, a motion was introduced Pleas Court judge), and W. Bourne Ruth- to censure the members of the commis- rauff (an attorney who became a partner sion and Chancellor Landis.” in a major law firm). The Board of Governors rejected the Green refused to become chair of the censure motion and instead accepted the commission. Reinstein said Judge Green report and endorsed the recommenda- insisted that, to have credibility, the chair tions of the commission. “The Bar As- must be a white person – and that the sociation then put its full weight behind chair be someone who was tenacious, those recommendations, and they were who would not back down in fight, and implemented. The results were immedi- who was totally committed to equal op- ate and astounding. The number of black portunity. “Those characteristics describe applicants admitted to the Pennsylvania Peter Liacouras, who would later become bar skyrocketed, and the bar finally be- a transformative dean of Temple Law came integrated. Moreover, all applicants School and the greatest president in the benefitted from the adoption of the com- modern history of Temple University. At mission’s recommendations, because the Green’s request, Landis appointed Lia- bar examination and the grading process couras as the chair, and the commission became fairer and more valid for every- rightly came to bear his name,” he said. one,” Reinstein said. The commission did not have subpoe- “Speaking on behalf of the commis- na power, nor could it depose witnesses sion, I can say with certainty that these or conduct any other discovery. “Fortu- historic accomplishments would not have nately, however, the commission was able occurred without the Bar Association’s to obtain an enormous amount of helpful support – from the courageous decision information from people of good will of its Chancellor to appoint the commis- who were within the system and wanted sion to the determination of the Board change to occur,” Reinstein said. of Governors to put the Association’s full The commission’s report was issued weight behind an effort that materially in December 1970. The commission advanced our precious goal of achieving had found substantial evidence of racial equal justice under law,” Reinstein said. discrimination in the administration

4 Philadelphia Bar Reporter May 2012 philadelphiabar.org march quarterly meeting and luncheon Rendell, Barnicle Address Bar; Garcia Honored

Former Mayor and Governor Edward G. Rendell (above, left) introduced colum- nist Mike Barnicle, the keynote speaker at the March 28 Quarterly Meeting and Luncheon. Chancellor John E. Savoth presented Immediate-Past Chancellor Rudolph Garcia (right photo) with a replica of the gold box presented to Andrew Hamilton for his defense of John Peter Zenger. The annual presentation honors

the immediate-past Chancellor for his year of service to the Bar Association. Photos by Jeff Lyons

philadelphiabar.org May 2012 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 5 rules and procedure committee Don’t Overdo Motions, Common Pleas Judges Advise n By Heather J. Austin ing party did not make a request for the exhibits separated by raised tabs. The tion, Judge Quinones prefers that counsel documents from the document service. memorandum of law, however, is the confer with her adversary and submit a It is not necessary to file every mo- One cannot circumvent that process by most important part of the motion, ac- proposed order that identifies a specific tion that is permissible under the rules, serving a broad request for all documents cording to Judge Fox, and counsel should date for the deposition. When a specific a Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas within his adversary’s file. be careful with citations. If Judge Fox is date is not provided in the proposed recently told members of the Rules and Judge Moss also advised against not familiar with an issue, she said she is order, Judge Fox suggested that counsel Procedure Committee. responding to discovery requests with going to read the case. draft the proposed order to require relief Judge Leon Tucker’s sentiment was unnecessary and inappropriate objections. During the argument of a contested within a certain number of days, begin- shared by Court of Common Pleas Judg- The attorney-client privilege and work motion, Judge Moss does not want ning with the date the order is docketed, es Marlene F. Lachman, Sandra Mazer product doctrine, for example, should counsel to recite the history of the case; not issued. Moss, Nitza I. Quinones Alejandro, Idee not be abused, and when utilized, counsel however, Judge Quinones does prefer According to Judge Moss, counsel Fox and Jacqueline F. Allen, panelists at should serve a complete privilege log. some background. Judge Fox will sched- should stay out of discovery court to the the April 4 program. In fact, counsel may Judge Moss also cautioned against ule oral argument if counsel requests it; extent possible because anything that fare far better if they work together. Ef- filing numerous discovery motions and however, she will also schedule oral argu- counsel can agree upon will be better than forts to resolve disputes should continue motions in anticipation of potential dis- ment sua sponte if necessary. Judge Allen what the judges may decide. Be courteous even in the courtroom on the argument covery disputes. For example, a motion to is predisposed to deciding motions on the to one another. Give your opponent the date. However, if counsel cannot resolve compel a deposition should not be filed papers, unless there is a particular issue benefit of the doubt if, for example, he the issues, they should abide by certain unless counsel has first tried to secure that with which she is grappling. However, claims that he never received the discov- guidelines. Judge Moss provided a list deposition by agreement. And, in the when an argument is held, Judge Allen ery requests or represents that he gave you of motion “dos” and “don’ts” that were event of an agreement, a motion to com- suggested that counsel take notes during all responsive documents. Likewise, be echoed by many of the panelists. pel should not be filed in anticipation of a the argument and be prepared to draft a flexible with deadlines and do not rush Judge Moss warned against serving potential failure of the witness to appear. proposed order that comports with rul- to court if your opponent is a day late in overly broad and irrelevant subpoenas. If and when the witness fails to appear, ings that she has issued from the bench. responding to discovery. Remember, you Further relevant to subpoenas, Judge then the motion is appropriate. The proposed order that accompanies a may need a reasonable accommodation Lachman warned against discovery mo- When a discovery motion is necessary, motion should identify all relief requested in the future. If it is necessary to proceed tions seeking to compel the production of counsel should be brief and to the point and seek only reasonable sanctions. To with a motion, Judge Moss stated that documents that one’s opponent obtained in both paper submissions and argument. facilitate issuance of an order, Judge Qui- counsel should accept a loss or unfavor- through a document service if the mov- Judge Moss prefers short briefs and few nones suggested that relief requested in able ruling and act in a professional the proposed order should be asserted in manner. Counsel should always keep separate paragraphs, making it easier for their eyes on the final goal: the amicable the court to make revisions. The proposed resolution of the case. order should also indicate that it is being issued upon consideration of the mo- Heather J. Austin ([email protected]), tion and any response (or no response, if an associate with Thorp Reed & Armstrong, applicable). LLP, is editor-in-chief of the Philadelphia Bar If counsel seeks to compel a deposi- Reporter. Pitching Pro Bono Photo by Jeff Lyons The Federal Courts Committee presented “Service to the Community through the Bar Association and the Federal Courts” on April 18. Speakers included Scott M. Pollins (seated from left) Stephen D. Brown and Samuel W. Silver, along with Philadelphia Bar Foundation President-Elect Deborah R. Gross (standing, from left) Federal Courts Committee Vice Chair Ann Field, Chancellor John E. Savoth and Committee Chair Ellen Meriwether. The speakers discussed opportunities for members of the Bar Associa- tion and practitioners in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania to lend their talents and time to the service of the cause of justice in Philadelphia.

6 Philadelphia Bar Reporter May 2012 philadelphiabar.org city policy committee Schools, Quality of Life Top Concerns for Council Rookies n By Mary-Kate Breslin office, he estimates … doesn’t work for kids Rounding out the end of the panel that 65 percent are with dyslexia or atten- discussion was Squilla (D), First District. Quality-of-life issues and school regarding quality-of-life P odcast tion deficit disorder.” Squilla is chair of the Streets Commit- reform were on the minds of the newest issues, such as neglected Spotlight O’Brien suggested tee, and he, like Henon, discussed and members of Philadelphia City Council properties and absentee revamping the cur- focused on keeping our streets and during a recent conversation with mem- landlords. Visit philadelphiabar.org for rent curriculum and neighborhoods clean and safe. The Streets a podcast from this event. bers of the City Policy Committee. Henon observed implementing a revised Department manages all concerns and New Council members Bobby Henon, that problems such as version in four or five projects regarding bridges, streets, garbage Dennis O’Brien, David Oh and Mark neglected broken win- Use your years. and snow removal, parking, traffic signs, Squilla took office in January. Commit- dows are an invitation QR code Republican Coun- and construction and maintenance reader tee Co-Chairs David Hyman and Denise for blight in neighbor- cilman At Large Oh thereof. to link Smyler welcomed and introduced the hoods and communi- directly expressed a desire to Chancellor John E. Savoth kicked off four councilmen at the March 23 pro- ties. There is a direct to this reshape the city so that the closing question-and-answer ses- gram. Freshmen Council members Cindy correlation between resource. it is a “creative, expansion by thanking the councilmen for Bass and Kenyatta Johnson were invited property maintenance sive, and invigorating their attendance and participation in the to the program but were unable to attend. complaints and delinquent real estate place to live.” Born committee meeting. Savoth emphasized “Quality of life issues are extremely taxes, to decreased property values. He- and raised in Philadelphia, Oh has lived that “we are here for you” and that the important,” explained Henon (D), non is creating an iPhone application that on the same block since 1963. His most Philadelphia Bar Association has a “vital Sixth District. Henon jump-started the will allow the public to report trash, graf- important issues are education, public interest in this city growing.” “We stand conversation by sharing his ideas and fiti and potholes. “I’m trying to change safety and employment. He discouraged at the ready to help you in whatever background. Born and raised in Phila- people’s behavior,” he explained. “I want Philadelphia from trying to compete with capacity you think would be worthwhile delphia, he remembered being involved people to be responsible.” other cities, such as New York City and for the city,” Savoth said. in his community since the age of 18. Advocating for reform of the city’s Washington D.C., in areas where those He attributed his success to his eagerness public school system was Republican cities are superior. Instead, he suggested Mary-Kate Breslin (marykatebreslin39@ to participate, among other personal at- Councilman At Large O’Brien. O’Brien highlighting Philadelphia’s natural assets, gmail.com), law clerk to Philadelphia Court tributes. One of Henon’s primary projects reflected that many school-aged children focusing on what has worked here, what of Common Pleas Judge Albert J. Snite Jr., is the Bad Neighbor Initiative. Of all have learning disabilities. “A ‘one-size-fits- has been leaving the city, and what this is an associate editor of the Philadelphia Bar the phone calls from constituents to his all’ educational system for visual learners city deserves. Reporter.

philadelphiabar.org May 2012 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 7 25th anniversary of the women in the profession committee Flexible Schedules Boost Work-Life Balance Getting (and n By Shaune E. Ferrara Keeping) a Reduced- Flexible work arrangements and Hour Sched- schedules that allow attorneys to work ule a reduced number of hours are often discussed as ways to achieve work/life • Build cred- balance and to retain lawyers, particu- ibility before you larly women, in the legal profession. request a reduced A 2011 study by the National Associa- hour schedule. By tion for Law Placement found that only consistently producing excellent work, 6.2 percent of lawyers nationally work you will give your firm a strong incentive reduced-hour schedules. This is in stark to work with you when you begin negoti- contrast to other professional specialties, ating your reduced-hour schedule. such as engineering, architecture and • Nurture relationships with men- medicine, where 13.2 percent of profes- tors at your firm. A mentor who has a Photo by Jeff Lyons sionals in those fields work reduced-hour schedule or work/life balance that you schedules. Of those lawyers who do work Women in the Profession Committee Co-Chairs (from left) Lauren P. McKenna want to emulate can provide valuable and Emily B. Marks are joined by Stacy N. Lilly with shoes donated and collected such schedules, more than 70 percent are for Dress for Success Philadelphia. Dress for Success promotes the economic guidance. Mentors who are familiar with women. independence of disadvantaged women by providing them with professional your work product and work ethic can On March 27, the Women in the attire, a network of support and the career development tools to thrive in work advocate for you when your request for a Profession Committee presented a panel and in life. The Committee collected 75 pairs of shoes. reduced-hour schedule needs approval by of speakers to discuss flexible and reduced firm that provides, among other things, associate with Reed Smith LLP. Although firm management. hour schedules and how to navigate advisory services on work/life balance. their experiences varied widely, similar • Develop a business plan. When through those often-untested waters. The Panelists included Regina M. Foley, a themes emerged from the speakers. The requesting a reduced-hour schedule, panel was moderated by Deborah Epstein partner with Raynes McCarty; Judy panel offered several important insights present a plan that outlines your commit- Henry, the founder of Flex-Time Law- McIntire Springer, a partner with Fox into negotiating reduced-hour schedules ment to the legal profession, your needs yers, LLC, which is a national consulting Rothschild LLP; and Sandra Di Iorio, an and maximizing the arrangement. continued on page 19

8 Philadelphia Bar Reporter May 2012 philadelphiabar.org law practice management committee Are Google’s Free Goodies Worth Privacy Concerns? n By Edward P. Kelly on a computer in order to track that whether or not to honor the request (and user across the Internet. user across the Internet, and are usually most do not). Flash cookies are hidden Being able to use all of Google’s created by companies that produce ads and are stored in the Adobe Flash folder, Edward P. Kelly ([email protected]), a free Internet tools is a worthwhile trade- on particular websites. And although you which makes them more difficult to partner with Astor Weiss Kaplan & Mandel, off for Google’s new privacy policy, mem- can activate the “Do Not Track” feature delete. And web bugs are invisible to the LLP, is an associate editor of the Philadelphia bers of the Law Practice Management in your web browser, websites can choose user but enable third parties to track the Bar Reporter. Committee heard on April 11. The presentation by Dan Giancaterino, education services manager at Jenkins Law Library, was inspired by Google’s decision to consolidate 60 of its privacy policies covering various products into one general privacy policy that Google billed as shorter and easier to read. However, the media blasted the change and equated Google with Big Brother, although Giancaterino believes the story was exaggerated in order to increase page views for those reporting the story. The phrase in the new policy that caused the biggest issue was “we may combine information you’ve provided from one service with information from other services.” In other words, individuals are now being treated as a “single user” across all of Google’s products. But Giancaterino is not worried about this intrusion of privacy because of how many other companies track him on a daily basis, including his employer, his internet provider and his cell phone company. He feels it is a worthwhile trade-off in order to be able to use Google’s products for free. That being said, Giancaterino was astounded at how much Google knew about him when he examined his Google Web Dashboard profile. But, there are simple solutions for those worried about Google and other companies having access to their personal information. The easiest is to log off from Google. Your search results will no longer be tailored to your personal tastes and in- terests, but this will restrict Google from continuing to add to your profile. Other solutions include using separate accounts at home and at work, and deleting your web history. Giancaterino also discussed ways to browse the web “stealthily,” including “private browsing mode” for the Firefox browser, “incognito” for the Chrome browser and “InPrivate browsing” for Internet Explorer. Cook- ies, cache, history and downloads are not saved when using these modes and, therefore, cannot be accessed by websites. Giancaterino has a “Tip of the Week” video on the Jenkins Law Library website that explains this topic in greater depth. Giancaterino addressed methods that websites use to track users, including third-party cookies, flash cookies and web bugs. Third-party cookies are installed philadelphiabar.org May 2012 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 9 Lawyers as Kids, Families Top Priority for Resources Cash-Strapped to Media Court System n By Kyla Rivera By Julia Swain A diverse panel of media members offered insights on how lawyers can be- The commitment to children and come a better resource to the news media families of Philadelphia by the First and local news coverage of diversity issues Judicial District’s Family Court Division at the April 11 meeting of the Bar-News remains strong in the face of budgetary Media Committee. constraints, growing dockets and in- The discussion, which was co-spon- creased violence. Family Court Division sored by the Diversity in the Profession Administrative Judge Kevin M. Dough- Committee, covered a variety of topics erty and Domestic Relations Division relating to how the media handles and Supervising Judge Margaret T. Murphy develops its news stories and best reaches Panelists were (seated from left) Hank Grezlak, Diego Castellanos, Pamela Tsai, addressed the Family Law Section on its audience. Pamela Tsai of The Epoch (top row) Arturo Varela, Committee Chair Gina Furia Rubel and Irv Randolph. April 2 with an update on the state of the Times pointed out that because the pub- try to incorporate issues. Philadelphia Family Court. lication’s audience is comprised primarily current hot-button The issue of Housed at 1801 Vine St., the Juvenile of Chinese immigrants, she prefers to issues into their P odcast Travyon Martin Branch handles Juvenile Court opera- write stories about new immigrants’ lives publications, adapt- Spotlight was also raised and tions, Juvenile Probation and Children and experiences adjusting to American ing the story to panelists were asked and Youth Services that includes depen- Visit philadelphiabar.org to listen to culture. The Epoch Times is the largest and their core audience. the podcast from this program. their thoughts on the dency and adoption cases. Last year was a most widely distributed Chinese-language For example, the case and how their banner year according to Judge Dough- newspaper in Philadelphia. question arose of news outlet would erty, who handles all operations and is Diego Castellanos, producer and host how each publica- Use your potentially handle the a presiding judge. Judge Dougherty’s of 6ABC’s “Puerto Rican Panorama,” tion is dealing with QR code issue. Varela stressed diversion programs consisting of deferred also likes to focus on relating to his core the coverage of voter reader to that the incident adjudications and consent decrees have following. His show deals mainly with rights issues in an elec- link directly is a message to all served to decrease the disproportionate to this Hispanic issues and Latin culture, always tion year, particularly resource. communities to have percentage of contact with the Juvenile from a positive perspective. requiring all voters to zero tolerance toward Branch by African-American youths. Un- Arturo Varela of the newspaper Al Dia have identification. racial profiling, rac- supervised juvenile probation terms have also covers issues of interest to Philadel- Because this is a significant legal issue, ism and stereotypes. Randolph said that significantly decreased from 21 months phia’s Hispanic community. Al Dia, how- The Legal Intelligencer will likely cover the the type of story that would be written in to nine months due to Judge Dougherty’s ever, has more of an emphasis on political issue in two phases. The first being before the Tribune would likely be one exploring implementation of flexible hours for issues such as immigration and policy the election and the legal challenges the differences between the Florida case the probation officers that allow them concerns, although he does occasionally being faced and how people are coping and what would happen in Philadelphia to more easily assess their probationers. write about cultural issues. with them. After the election, they will under local laws. Supervised probations terms have also Philadelphia Tribune Managing Editor likely do a piece looking at the problems The panelists had very differing views decreased from 21 months to 12 months. Irv Randolph said his paper covers all following the election and subsequent on lawyers representing their clients in The Juvenile Court has responded to the issues that would be found in a daily legislative action. interviews. Castellanos was emphatic that a growing wave of juvenile crime such as newspaper but from an African-American The Tribune did an opinion piece he would never interview a lawyer on flash mobs and the recent SEPTA beat- perspective with particular emphasis on arguing against the need for such laws, behalf of someone else because he wants ing. To better combat juvenile crime in civil rights and social justice issues. Hank and will also do a piece informing people to hear the person’s stance on an issue Philadelphia, Judge Dougherty assembled Grezlak, associate publisher and editor- of the law. Similarly, the other panelists directly, not from their lawyer. Grezlak a juvenile enforcement team specially in-chief of The Legal Intelligencer, differs emphasized that the focus is on spread- prefers to talk to the lawyer because trained to handle juvenile gang violence from the other panelists in that his pub- ing the word to their directed audience, given the audience of his publication, the and certified to carry firearms. Judge lication does not do many feature stories, whether it be informing people what they detailed legal issues are what people want Dougherty has also established a juvenile instead focusing on the details of issues need to do in order to get proper iden- to read about. The other panelists agreed identity database that includes nick- affecting the legal community. tification to vote, or assisting language- that it depends on the situation. names, tattoos and identifying marks. All of the panelists agreed that they challenged voters with translation of key Most of the panelists agreed that The goal of the database is to prevent false Twitter and Facebook are effective tools identifications and also to more quickly Phila. Hosting Judicial Conference in Sept. for name branding, quickly spreading identify and locate juveniles suspected of news, getting feedback and also making committing criminal acts. All of these ef- The United Nations Associations of the Criminal Court, the U.S. Department of contacts and finding sources. Facebook forts by the Juvenile Branch are aimed at United States of America Greater Phila- State, U.S. Supreme Court, Interpol, the is also widely used to promote content in providing safety to the streets and homes delphia Chapter, Temple University Beas- FBI and international NGOs. The con- publications. At the very least, all of the of Philadelphia. ley School of Law and the Philadelphia ference will celebrate the 225th anniversa- publications have a website that people The Dependency Court recently Bar Association (promotional partner) ry of the signing of the U.S. Constitution can visit for more information. implemented a 90-day review program, will present “The Globalization of the and the 10th anniversary of the Rome which moves cases toward permanency Rule of Law” International Judicial Con- Statute that established the International Kyla Rivera, a student at the University of faster. Last year there was a 6 percent ference on Sept. 10-11 in Philadelphia. Criminal Court. Pennsylvania Law School, is an intern with decline in placement of children outside This two-day conference will feature Conference details and registration the Philadelphia Bar Association Office of of their homes and a 45 percent decrease special guests from the International information will be available soon. Diversity. continued on page 16

10 Philadelphia Bar Reporter May 2012 philadelphiabar.org philadelphiabar.org May 2012 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 11 Bar’s 33rd Annual 5K workers’ compensation section is May 20; Register Now Injured City Workers May Be The 33rd annual Philadelphia Bar will award $200 to the first registered Eligible for Other Benefits Association 5K Run/Walk will be held Philadelphia Bar Association runner who Sunday, May 20 with more than 1,000 beats Neill’s 2011 time. When you beat n By Regina Parker no longer temporary in nature, the status runners and walkers expected to partici- your 2011 Race time, you’ll receive a changes to workers compensation. Cor- pate. The 5K benefits the Support Center Brooks gift at Philadelphia Runner. So, Workers employed by the City of nell recommended that attorneys review for Child Advocates. start training now to take Brooks home Philadelphia may be entitled to pay- the Civil Service Regulations, Heart and The 5K Run with you. All recipi- ment of other benefits in lieu of workers’ Lung Act, and any other rules and regula- begins at the entry to ents who beat their compensation benefits, the city’s risk tions in order to be fully aware of what an Martin Luther King 2011 Race time will management counsel told a Workers’ injured worker’s rights are and the impact Jr. Drive (West River WebCheck be notified by email. Compensation CLE program on April on city employment and benefits. Drive), next to the Pick up your race 13. Cornell explained that the Employee Philadelphia Museum Visit philadelphiabar.org to packet in advance Hilary S. Cornell provided an over- Disability Program, part of the Risk of Art at 8:30 a.m. register for the Philadelphia when you register by view of workers’ compensation claims Management Division, falls under the The Walk begins at Bar Association’s 33rd Annual May 13. Packets are involving persons employed by the City umbrella of the Department of Finance. 5K Run/Walk on May 20. 8:35 a.m. available on Friday, of Philadelphia. She said the Pennsylva- It exists to interpret and set city policy The registration May 18 from 10 nia Workers’ Compensation Act provides regarding implementation of the vari- fee for Bar Associa- Use your a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at wage loss and medical benefits to workers ous, often competing options available tion members is $40. QR code Philadelphia Runner, injured while in the course and scope of to injured city workers, and to monitor General registration reader to 1601 Sansom St. employment. However, every workers’ the level of care and facilitate employee’s for the 5K Walk is link directly Registered partici- compensation claim will not be paid return to work, she said. Cornell stated to this $20. Family registra- resource. pants can receive 20 workers’ compensation benefits. Cornell that Risk Management has the dual obli- tion for the Walk is percent off Brooks explained that workers employed by the gation of working in the injured workers’ $60. There is no fee footwear, apparel and City of Philadelphia may be entitled best interest, and protecting the taxpayers to compete in the Buchanan Ingersoll & accessories at all three Philadelphia Run- to payment of other benefits in lieu of in terms of fiduciary duty and keeping Rooney 200-Yard Kids Dash for children ner stores. Visit www.philadelphiarunner. workers’ compensation benefits, includ- the city’s 42 departments fully staffed to ages 5 to 10. The Kids’ Dash begins im- com for store locations. ing Injured on Duty (IOD) Benefits provide the optimum level of service. The mediately after the Run/Walk start. All Silver bowls will be awarded to the under the city’s disability program (Regu- goal is to get the employee back to work participants will receive a race give-a-way. first-place male and female runners in lation 32), or Heart and Lung Benefits because the job remains available to the Registration is required for each child. A the 5K Run; Philadelphia Runner gift under the Heart and Lung Act (53 P.S. employee and cannot be filled. However, parent or guardian must be present. certificates will be awarded to the first- 637). Cornell stated that where it is clear that a Law firms and companies may enter place male and female runners in each age The receipt of IOD benefits under the claimant will be unable to return to his/ 5K Run teams. For an application contact group; and commemorative awards will City’s Disability Program (Regulation her pre-injury job, the city has an obliga- Michael Berkowitz at mjberkowitz@ be given to the first-, second- and third- 32), is essentially a salary continuation tion to open up the position for another crbcp.com or 215-567-2010 (ext 132). place finishers, both male and female, in program, she said. While on leave, the employee. Deadline for team registration is May 6. each age group. T-shirts will be given to injured worker is considered to be an Cornell pointed out that the city has Neill W. Clark has won the Legal all participants who finish the Run or the active employee and may continue to a continuing obligation to pay ongo- Competition for a record 13 consecutive Walk. earn sick time and other benefits while ing claims. This obligation is one that is years. His friends at Philadelphia Runner recuperating from the injury. Unlike taken very seriously, she said. However, workers’ compensation benefits, which is the city is not adverse to resolving claims approximately two-thirds of an employ- reasonably. She explained that it is far less ee’s average weekly wage, under regula- expensive to resolve a claim rather than tion 32, the injured worker will receive paying a claim for several years and then 75 to 100 percent of his/her salary tax settling it. Despite an interest in reason- free. Cornell stated that while the worker ably settling claims, the city remains may receive more money under the IOD selective in determining which claims program (when compared to workers’ are ripe for settlement. There are several compensation benefits), the injured factors the city will examine in terms of worker must be treated within the city’s determining if a claim is ripe for settle- network of physicians. Failure to abide ment, including the claimant’s employ- by all of the requirements of the program ment status, the claimant’s medical status will render the worker ineligible for rights and any pension implications. Cornell under section 32. emphasized that communication is key to Unlike IOD and workers’ compensa- a successful settlement. There is a strong tion benefits, Heart and Lung benefits movement toward open communica- provide 100 percent salary tax-free. Simi- tion between law, Pension and Employee lar to IOD benefits, the injured worker Disability, she said. Because of its dual is considered to be an active employee, obligation to claimants and taxpayers, the accruing pension credits and possibly city is diligent in monitoring litigation other benefits. However, Heart and Lung closely. benefits are available only to uniformed personnel suffering from a temporary Regina Parker ([email protected]), an disability, including police officers, fire- associate with Mattioni, Ltd., is an associate fighters and sheriffs. When the injury is editor of the Philadelphia Bar Reporter.

12 Philadelphia Bar Reporter May 2012 philadelphiabar.org Green Tip: Trees Good for More Than Environment n By Henry Balikov

As we look around at the green- ing of another year, the world becomes a place of wonder again – or, as E. E. Cummings said: “mud-luscious” and “puddle-wonderful.” The Green Ribbon Photos by Jeff Lyons Committee has already participated in Members of the Association’s Green Ribbon Committee inspect the “green roof” atop the PECO building at 23rd and several tree-planting events, but anytime Market Streets at an April 10 program at PECO. A representative from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society ex- during spring is a good time to plant a plained how the roof was designed and built. About 20 people attended the program. tree. If you are looking at this from a bottom-line stance, here is some relevant information for each part of the bottom line: environmental, economic and social. Trees clean the air, protecting human May CLE Calendar health and helping our urban areas meet These CLE programs, cosponsored by the Philadelphia Bar Association clean air standards. Even the shaded park- will be held at The CLE Conference Center ing lot contributes by reducing ozone and Wanamaker Building, 10th Floor, Suite 1010, Juniper Street entrance stationary car emissions. It is impressive unless otherwise noted. how well a mature tree cleanses the air of hazardous oxides of sulfur, nitrogen and carbon. Want to save on your energy bills or reduce your purchase of fossil fuels? Live & Simulcast Seminars Simulcasts from PLI One of the best ways is to establish a May 1 Compulsory Arbitration Seminar Save yourself the time and expense of an overnight trip to New green space or expand the tree canopy to York City, and take advantage of the specialized educational May 2 Fundamentals of Personal Injury reduce heating and cooling needs. programs for which PLI is famous. May 3 Piercing the Corporate Veil Looking for economic benefits? That May 2 Leveraged Financing 2012 May 8 Short Sales, Deed in Lieu, Receiverships same tree shade is working to extend May 3-4 The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 2012 May 9 16th Annual Insurance Institute the life of street surfaces. Many of the May 7-8 Antitrust Institute 2012 - Developments & Hot Topics problems and costs of urban stormwater May 10 The Challenges of Representing a Client with Diminished Capacity May 14-15 Basics of Accounting for Lawyers 2012: can be mitigated by trees reducing erosion What Every Practicing Lawyer Needs to Know Boilerplate Language in Contracts and runoff. Trees enhance property value May 31 Corporate Compliance and Ethics Institute 2012 and produce happy workers and more May 11 A Day on Electronic Discovery positive responses from consumers and Tips & Techniques for Persuasive Legal Writing clients who visit your place of business. May 15 Appellate Advocacy at the Movies Distance Education — Live Webcasts With more trees, more of us will be How to Properly Document a Settlement If you can’t watch it live, sign up now and get credit when you watch able to share the enjoyment described by Agreement (After the New Joint and Several it later (you’ve got 3 months after the webcast date). Wendell Berry: “I part the out thrusting Liability Law) branches and come in beneath the blessed May 16 Medical School for Lawyers: May 3 • Piercing the Corporate Veil and the blessing trees.” Into the Anatomy Lab May 7 • Valuing the Small Business in Divorce: Practice Pointers and Pitfalls Each tree you plant makes a positive Practical Evidence for the Courtroom May 10 • The Challenges of Representing a Client with Diminished Capacity difference. I can provide you with sites May 17 Workers’ Compensation Practice & Procedure May 16 • Gas Leases and Estate Planning: Techniques to Protect The Future that can help you select the right tree spe- Afternoon program: 12:25 pm to 4:45 pm of Your Client’s Mineral Rights cies for your location and needs. May 18 Workers’ Compensation Practice & Procedure May 18 • Workers’ Compensation Practice & Procedure 2012 Morning program: 8:25 am to 12:45 pm May 22 • How to Properly Document a Settlement Agreement (After the Henry Balikov (hbalikov@goldmanenviron- May 21 Making a Difference: How to Do Pro Bono New Joint and Several Liability Law) mental.com) is vice president at Goldman without it Taking Over Your Life (and Practice) May 24 • Divided We Fall: How Will the Presidential Election Impact Law, Environmental Consultants and chair of the May 22 Family of Laws for the Family Lawyer Climate Change Focus Group at The Auditing May 23 10th Annual Nonprofit Institute Online CLE Roundtable. He is a member of the Green May 24 Divided We Fall: How Will the Presidential Delivered over the Web at your convenience. We call this 24/7 CLE. Ribbon Committee. Election Impact Law, Policy and Politics? When you need the information (or the credits), log on to our Online Campus and find a course that meets your needs: a recording of a seminar, with the materials in convenient searchable PDF format. Start it Special CLE Event today, finish it within three months, and get credit when you’re done. May 31-June 1 Criminal Law Symposium WebCheck Hilton Harrisburg Visit philadelphiabar.org to learn more about the Green Ribbon  www.pbi.org  800-932-4637 Committee’s Sustainability Pledge.

philadelphiabar.org May 2012 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 13 Office of Diversity Leadership Buy-In Key to Successful Initiatives Scholarship and internship initia- associate at Archer & By Naomi McLaurin at the City Law Depart- first-year minority clerkship program, law tives are an excellent way to increase Greiner and at the City ment is a unique aspect students are provided summer internship diversity and inclusion in the legal Law Department. of Archer’s program as opportunities at firms and corporate law profession. Recently, I saw first-hand how Leadership buy-in is it will provide students departments. leadership buy-in coupled with creativ- a well-known diversity with hands-on experi- According to a NALP: The Association ity resulted in a collaborative pipeline “best practice” that is ence at a major public for Legal Career Professionals’ November initiative that is worthy of emulation. critical to the success of sector agency while 2011 press release, nationwide, minori- Last month, Philadelphia Mayor Michael all diversity initiatives. supplying the city with ties account for 6.56 percent of partners Nutter hosted a press conference at City Archer & Greiner chair assistance at no cost. and 19.90 percent of associates; women Hall at which Archer & Greiner P.C. James H. Carll, presi- Partnerships between account for 19.54 percent of partners and officially unveiled its diversity scholar- dent Chris Gibson and law firms and corporate 45.35 percent of associates. ship program, a partnership with Temple partner Carlton Johnson law departments are In Philadelphia, minorities account University Beasley School of Law and the attended the mayor’s also noteworthy. The for 3.82 percent of partners and 13.37 City of Philadelphia Law Department. news conference along with City Solicitor Philadelphia Diversity Law Group has percent of associates; women account The Archer & Greiner-Temple Law Shelley R. Smith and Temple Law Dean spent the last 10 years demonstrating how for 19.20 percent of partners and 47.11 School-City of Philadelphia Law Depart- JoAnne Epps. collaboration among firms and corporate percent of associates. ment Scholarship Program provides two Second-year law students and schol- law departments can make a meaning- diverse students from Temple Law School arship recipients Joel Clymer and Jose ful difference in expanding the pipeline Naomi K. McLaurin (nmclaurin@philabar. with a $7,500 scholarship in addition to Sabalbaro attended the mayor’s news con- of diverse students who receive summer org) is the director of diversity for the Philadel- an opportunity to work as a paid summer ference as well. The opportunity to work internship opportunities. Known for its phia Bar Association. international business initiative committee Researcher Discusses Trade, Energy Initiatives with China n By J. Michael Considine Jr. ness Initiative to bring nonstop flights to 40 percent of all energy. China signed the against China with the WTO for under- East Asia from Philadelphia. It is plan- Kyoto Protocols and other international market-price solar panels sold in the U.S. Currently doing research as a mem- ning a CEO summit in 2012 and hopes agreements to lower carbon emissions. But solar capabilities are doubling every ber of the University of Pennsylvania to spearhead a delegation, including Energy use is about 18 percent hydroelec- 18 months. faculty on a model for building efficiency, Mayor Michael Nutter, to China. tric (highlighted by the new Three Gorges The CPGP will help area compa- and former member of the U.S. Foreign Cooke said the Department of Energy Dam of the Yangtze River in Hubei nies get more business in China. It has Service in China, Terry Cooke provided has made Philadelphia a recipient of a Province, the world’s largest), 1 percent distributed a questionnaire to companies valuable insights on trade with China national grant on a project to promote nuclear but less than 1 percent solar and to ask for their input. Select Greater and energy initiatives that could benefit energy efficiency. In 2013 Green Build wind. China has no interest in decreasing Philadelphia is doing a great job but has companies in this region at a recent will be established in Philadelphia. China use of coal or oil. It strives to use fossil no targeted China program. The World meeting of the International Business and the U.S. are leaders in green energy. fuels to lower carbon impact. Trade Center of Philadelphia has a China Initiative Committee. There is great opportunity for Philadel- A new program, financed by the World Club for companies doing business with Cooke announced future initiatives for phia. China out-invests the U.S. 2-to-1 in Bank and U.S., called carbon capture China. clean energy between the two countries. developing clean energy, but its economy and sequestration, captures carbon and Philadelphia has many advantages. The China Partnership of Greater Phila- is about one-third that of the U.S. stores it in the earth. It is expensive and Real estate prices are lower than in delphia (CPGP), a nonprofit consortium In November 2009, President Obama not market-ready. The technology is in Washington, D.C. or New York City. It of government, business and academia and President Hu Jin Tao signed an China. has some of the best universities and high that strives for openness, transparency agreement for Cooperation in Clean The U.S. leads in innovation. Wind schools in the U.S. It is now the U.S. and inclusivity in working on projects Energy and a Joint Protocol for Intel- and solar research is driven here by Center for Building Efficiency. Plans are and consults companies doing business lectual Property Protection. A Division government funding. The solar industry for a public demonstration center at the with China, has as its goals to lever- of Commercialization was established. is in a downturn, due to the scarcity Navy Yard. Berkley, Calif., and Phila- age assets and create jobs in our region. Centers for this emerging technology are of financing from the economic crisis delphia are the only nodes tapped into Cooke is founder and principal partner of Tsinghua University, President Hu’s alma and China’s flooding the market with government clean energy cooperation US-China Clean Energy, which helps the mater, in Beijing and Bell Labs in Califor- cheap solar panels. Major banks will not with China. California does not need Philadelphia region engage with China nia. A U.S. network was established that provide financing for start-up companies. such a demonstration. Philadelphia is in clean energy and the development of involves Philadelphia. There is a national General Electric has more than 1,000 in the middle of a corridor within 200 solar, wind, hydroelectric, biomass and mandate to eliminate 16 percent of car- wind turbines in China, while China miles of the first, fourth and fifth largest nuclear power, as well as low-carbon bon emissions. has only three wind turbines in the U.S. metropolitan areas. development of coal, natural gas and oil In China, while carbon emissions are There is no established market for solar Philadelphia has also become an Eco- and other energy sources in a way that is still a real problem, the government is in China. The government in China Partner with the City of Tianjin. “green.” striving for increased building efficiency encourages export, not import. There was The CPGP is working to help with the through use of efficient heat and air a polysilicon crunch in 2009. In a trade J. Michael Considine Jr. (adventure7@juno. effort by Select Philadelphia, the World conditioning, information controls and action in October 2011 the U.S. trade com) is chair of the International Business Trade Center and the International Busi- insulation. Buildings may consume up to representative petitioned for sanctions Initiative.

14 Philadelphia Bar Reporter May 2012 philadelphiabar.org Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Associa- Bar to Honor Year Clubbers Dalton tion; Professor Marina Angel of the Temple continued from page 1 University Beasley School of Law faculty; A 75-year member, one past Chan- Lorry, Joseph M. More, Hon. Joseph Dalton is a 1971 graduate of the Uni- Third Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Do- cellor and three judges are among the H. Reiter, Joel E. Rome, M. Melvin versity of Pennsylvania Law School and a lores K. Sloviter (former chief judge); U.S. newest members of the Association’s Shralow, Gerald W. Spivack, Harold graduate of Smith College. She has spent her District Court Judge Anita B. Brody; Leslie Year Clubs who will be honored at the P. Starr, John B. Taulane, Frederick entire legal career at Duane Morris LLP and Anne Miller, first woman president of the June 26 Quarterly Meeting and Lun- C. Tecce, Leonard Tishgart, Anthony was the firm’s first woman associate. Pennsylvania Bar Association; Lila G. Room- cheon at the Hyatt at The Bellevue. J. Urban, Lewis A. Walder, Joseph A. “Jane has had a profound impact on many berg of Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, The following is a list of Year Club Walheim, William Y. Webb, Martin women by helping them to advance and LLP; the late Judge Judith J. Jamison; Ellen honorees for 2012: Weinberg and Bruce B. Wilson. succeed and serving as a role model,” said T. Greenlee, chief defender of the Defender 50-Year Club 60-Year Club Committee Co-Chairs Emily B. Marks and Association of Philadelphia; former Chan- Milton D. Abowitz, Carter R. Robert L. Bast, Milton Lauren P. McKenna. “Jane epitomizes the cellor Audrey C. Talley; U.S. Court of Buller, Albert A. Ciardi Jr., Stanley Becket,Harold Berger, Burton Caine, attributes of hard work, community service, Appeals Judge Marjorie O. Rendell; former H. Cohen, Alan Cooper, Donald F. John Rogers Carroll, David Cohen, pragmatism and diplomacy. Jane pays great Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge Phyllis Copeland, Albert Dragon, Leonard Joseph K. Gordon, Mervin J. Hart- tribute to Justice O’Connor and is most W. Beck; Roberta D. Pichini of Feldman, Dubin, Herbert Epstein, J. Dennis man, James C. McConnon, Vincent deserving of this Award.” Shepherd, Wohlgelernter, Tanner, Weinstock Faucher, Kalman E. Fine, Robert L. J. Salandria, Hon. Norma L. Shapiro, In 1993, U.S. Supreme Court Justice & Dodig; Lynn A. Marks, executive direc- Franklin, Louis W. Fryman, Robert Jules Silk, Robert M. Smith and Alfred Sandra Day O’Connor presented the first tor of Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts; S. L. Goggin, Lewis H. Gold, Charles D. Whitman award to U.S. District Court Senior Judge Roberta D. Liebenberg of Fine, Kaplan and M. Golden, Gerald Gornish, Stanley 65-Year Club Norma L. Shapiro. The award has since been Black, R.P.C.; JoAnne Epps, dean of Temple B. Gruber, Ann E. Harrison, Edward Hon. Arlin M. Adams presented to the late Juanita Kidd Stout, University Beasley School of Law; Stephanie L. Jones Jr., Henry Kolowrat, Marvin 75-Year Club former justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Resnick of Fox Rothschild LLP; and U.S. Krasny, John H. Lewis Jr., Wilfred F. Murray H. Shusterman Court; Deborah R. Willig, first woman District Court Judge Cynthia M. Rufe. Quarterly Dr. Berry was assistant secretary for education in the Achievement Award, the Hubert Humphrey Award continued from page 1 U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare dur- of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, and the ing the Carter Administration. As assistant secretary, she American Bar Association’s Spirit of Excellence Award. American Social Thought and Professor of History at gave general supervision to federal education programs. Her books include “The Pig Farmer’s Daughter and the University of Pennsylvania. She was appointed by Prior to her service at HEW, Dr. Berry was a provost at Other Tales of Law and Justice: Race and Sex in the President Carter and confirmed by the Senate as a com- the University of Maryland – College Park, and then Courts, 1865 to the Present;” “Long Memory: The missioner on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. After chancellor of the University of Colorado-Boulder. Dr. Black Experience in America” (with co-author John W. President Reagan fired her for criticizing his civil rights Berry was educated at Howard University, the University Blassingame); “Black Resistance White Law: A History policies, she sued him in federal district court and won of Michigan (Ph.D. in history), and the University of of Constitutional Racism in America;” “The Politics of reinstatement. In 1993, President Clinton designated her Michigan Law School. She is a member of the District of Parenthood: Child Care, Women’s Rights, and the Myth as chair of the Civil Rights Commission. She was reap- Columbia Bar. of the Good Mother;” “My Face is Black is True, Callie pointed to a six-year term in January 1999 and resigned She is a vice president of the American Historical As- House and the Struggle for Ex-Slave Reparations;” and from the Commission in December 2004. sociation and president of the Organization of American “And Justice for All: The United States Commission on Dr. Berry was also one of the founders of the Free Historians. She has received 32 honorary doctoral degrees Civil Rights and the Continuing Struggle for Freedom South Africa Movement, which initiated protests at the and numerous awards including the NAACP’s Image in America.” Her latest, “Power in Words,” explores the South African Embassy in the struggle for democracy in Award, the Rosa Parks Award of the Southern Chris- speeches that got President Obama elected. South Africa. She was arrested several times in the cause. tian Leadership Conference, the Ebony Magazine Black

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philadelphiabar.org May 2012 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 15 YLD Update Make Strong Impression with Online Profile

I meet a lot of young attorneys By Melanie J. Taylor profile helps people find you quickly, but looking picture. I am horrible with names, and will often through work and at Bar Associa- equally as important, it makes it easier look up an attorney to refresh my memory of who they tion events. Sometimes, people make for people to help you. are. Alternatively, if I am meeting them for the first time introductions through e-mail, either To be effective, your profile should in person, I like to see a picture to know who to look for. on their own, or through a mutual look professional and read like your If you do not have a professional-looking picture, use acquaintance. After the initial meet- resume. It should have a short summary a passport photo. Be sure to look poised and competent. ing, I usually Google the attorney, about who you are, what you are looking Your photo is the first thing people look at after your particularly when they are asking for for and what you can do for others. It name. Giving a good impression early on makes them my help. It gives me an understanding should also list your employment, edu- want to read the rest of your profile. of their background and what I can do cation, licensure and any publications. A bad photo can be a disaster. I have actually seen for them. A profile should be specific enough to more than one profile and sometimes even employment In instances where an attorney has give people an idea of the nature of your applications where the attorney took their picture using had an online profile, I am often able to practice and complexity of the issues that their cellular phone and a mirror. It looked very unpro- quickly appoint them to a relevant position on the YLD you have handled. A profile that is too vague can actually fessional. Even worse, I once saw an employment applica- Executive Committee, refer them to the proper person, hurt you more than it can help you. For example, I read tion photo of an attorney at a bar with a drink in hand. I or get them a seat on a CLE panel. When a young lawyer profiles and even law firm bios and I frequently see words do not need to tell you that her resume immediately went or law student does not have an online profile, however, like “general litigation” or “drafted various petitions” un- to the bottom of the pile. a game of e-mail tag inevitably ensues. It can be time der experience. That leaves me with the impression that Viewed as a whole, a profile, or even the absence of consuming and frankly even a little annoying. Further, the work was not particularly important. Avoid unclear one, says a lot about a young attorney. Indeed, in addi- the young lawyer risks missing an opportunity because, language and euphemisms. They are a red flag for at- tion to telling the reader about your background, your by the time I figure out what they really want, I have torneys, and almost make it seem as if you were trying to education and what you look like, an online profile probably already assigned a spot that would have been hide how little experience you have or that your employer invites the reader to make inferences about you. The perfect for them to someone else. does not trust you with complicated tasks. style and thoroughness says how seriously you take your Needless to say, I cannot express how important it is to Instead, give examples of what you have done, such career. Alternatively, a thin profile can make it seem as if have an online profile these days. Most people only think as depositions, oral argument or jury trials. Say what you are not confident or ambitious. Make people believe of them as useful tools for marketing their practice, but kinds of documents you have drafted. After all, there is a in you by showing that you believe in yourself. Create a a profile can be so much more than that. Even if you are big difference between a simple extension petition and a professional online profile and update it regularly. You not looking for work, or actively trying to get business, petition for reargument or allocatur. Also list any statutes would be surprised how much it can help you. having an online profile is a great and easy way to get or rules relevant to your practice, such as the Post-Con- your name out there and build a network. Additionally, viction Relief Act or the 40 Act. Melanie J. Taylor ([email protected]), an assistant district this is the information age and people are very busy. A An effective profile also must have a professional- attorney with the Office of the Philadelphia District Attorney, is chair of the Young Lawyers Division.

Family Court tive is tracking kids that age-out of foster out-of-state convictions, which are more that Judge Murphy cannot simply dismiss continued from page 10 care. While this is the hardest population difficult to obtain in a timely manner. for lack of activity, due, in part, to the to study and assist, Judge Dougherty does Counsel should review criminal abstracts 2005 amendments to the Divorce Code in out of state/county placement. not shy away from a challenge. for all parties before going to court to en- that allow an estate to step into the shoes In pursuit of a more holistic approach “Our children are worth it” is Judge sure preparedness to deal with the court’s of a deceased spouse in divorce cases to dependency matters, Judge Dougherty Dougherty’s motto. So long as Judge examination of the litigants’ criminal where grounds had been established. brought in representatives from the Phila- Dougherty is the gatekeeper to the adult backgrounds. Prior to that amendment, if a spouse died delphia School District into the Family system, he expressed his commitment Judge Murphy proudly reported that during a divorce, the action abated and Court building at 1801 Vine St. Academ- to keeping the children of Philadelphia Pennsylvania is the number one state any resulting litigation would proceed in ic information related to IEPs, absences walking out and fairing well. amongst urban communities in the na- the Orphans Court Division. To combat and report cards is now much easier and With the burgeoning custody dockets tion for child support collections, with this growing number of inactive divorce quicker to access, which facilitates the due to the high volume of modification the next state lagging 50 percent behind. cases, Judge Murphy has undertaken to progress of dependency and juvenile and emergency petitions “we can never This achievement is due in part to the personally review each inactive divorce cases. Also, interns from the University have enough” personnel in the Custody practical approach utilized by the FJD file for disposition. Judge Murphy en- of Pennsylvania have dedicated space at Masters Unit, Judge Murphy said. She of closing out support cases where there couraged any counsel who seek leave to 1801 Vine. The interns mingle among also expressed concern with the growing is no hope of collecting support arrears. withdraw in an inactive matter to present the family members in the Family Court number of custody cases crossing the Such orders are closed without prejudice some documents of efforts made to locate waiting rooms and provide information dependency line. so if the obligor ever has ascertainable the client for withdrawal to be approved. and applications for a variety of social In response to the new custody statutes income from employment, a lawsuit, Judge Dougherty confirmed the services designed to help Philadelphia that became effective in January 2011, disability, workers compensation or other progress of the new, unified Family Court families, such as CHIP and LIHEAP. the focus on criminal convictions of source, the case can be re-opened for col- building, which will have 15 floors and The Family Court is the only court- custody litigants and members of their lection efforts. 29 courtrooms. The new building at 15th house in the country that provides households has received greater scrutiny The divorce cases in Philadelphia and Arch streets is expected to open in supervised custody visitation facilities for at the Domestic Relations branch. Crimi- are attorney propelled. Judge Murphy the late summer of 2014. families. Judge Dougherty has ensured nal extracts are routinely being pulled reported that last year the FJD saw about that protocol is in place to document all and reviewed by the custody masters 2,000 new cases and disposed of about Julia Swain ([email protected]), a supervised visits and incidents, if any. and judges. While Pennsylvania extracts 2,000 cases. However, Philadelphia is partner with Fox Rothschild LLP, is an associ- Judge Dougherty’s most recent initia- are easily accessible, concerns arise with laden with about 10,000 inactive divorces ate editor of the Philadelphia Bar Reporter.

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philadelphiabar.org May 2012 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 17 USI Affinity Bar Foundation Health Care Hamilton Gala Headed to Parkway Reform Update n By Brian McLaughlin

and Barnes Foundation on Nov. 3 During the last week in March, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral ar- There is a palpable buzz of By Wendy Beetlestone guments in four separate sessions over excitement along the Benja- three days on the following questions min Franklin Parkway. After relating to the Patient Protection and years of planning, the Barnes Affordable Care Act (PPACA): Foundation in Philadelphia • Whether a 19th century statute opens this month. Every day (the Anti-Injunction Act) will prevent the news is filled with exciting the court from hearing challenges to details such as the move of the individual mandate provision until the priceless collection from the time that penalties are actually the old to the new building, assessed; Photo © 2012 Barnes Foudation the installation of Ellsworth The Barnes Foundation opens in its new location along the • Whether the individual mandate Kelly’s outdoor sculpture, and Benjamin Franklin Parkway later this month. The museum is an unconstitutional exercise of Con- the grand opening festivities. will be the site of the Philadelphia Bar Foundation’s invita- gress’ power to regulate commerce; Tour tickets are selling out and the international art world will tion-only Andrew Hamilton Gala in November. • Whether and to what extent the converge on Philadelphia this summer to visit this magnificent As you know, the economy has battered our legal services’ remaining provisions of PPACA can new facility. And, we here at the Bar Foundation could not resist community. Yet, in this time of extreme urgency, the Bar Founda- survive if the individual mandate is the urge to invite you to join in the celebration. tion, through your generosity, has remained a constant source of deemed unconstitutional; and Yes – drum roll please – the Philadelphia Bar Foundation is dependable annual support. The Andrew Hamilton Gala at the • Whether the expansion of Med- excited to announce that it will be providing you with a front and Barnes in Philadelphia will be designed to thank you for your icaid is an unconstitutional burden center seat to the festivities by hosting a party, this year’s Andrew resolve to help those most vulnerable. No tickets can be purchased. imposed by Congress on the states. Hamilton Gala, at the Barnes Foundation on Saturday, Nov. 3. It will be an invitation-only event. Invitations will be reserved for While much of the question- The Gala, which will celebrate the Art of Gratitude, will be a truly those who contribute to the Access to Justice Campaign, a signa- ing by the justices seemed to follow festive event with dinner, dancing and docent-led tours of the gal- ture program of the Philadelphia Bar Foundation. Founded in commonly understood ideological leries. Given the magnificence of the surroundings and the depth 2003, the Campaign is emblematic of our core mission: promot- differences, much attention was given of our gratitude to you we’re adding some spiffiness and sophistica- ing equal access to justice for all. to the lines of questioning provided tion by making it a black-tie event. We are pleased to devote the The 2012 Access to Justice Campaign has an aggressive goal by Justice Anthony Kennedy, who is evening to those who share our vision of equal access to justice for of raising $350,000 for our grant-making program. Through the often the swing vote in close decisions. all. awarding of annual grants, the Bar Foundation provides much- Often, though, the tenor of a justice’s In thinking about vision in the context of an event at the needed operational funding for more than 30 public interest law questions may have less to do with his Barnes, one is naturally drawn to the inspiration provided by its groups. Each grantee has a distinct mission: advocating for the or her own thinking and more to do founder, Dr. Albert Barnes, who, although criticized during his life homeless, protecting children in crisis, working with distressed with testing the merits of a particular for his aesthetic choices, put together a collection which is today homeowners to prevent foreclosure, protecting elders from abuse, position. The point being that it is celebrated world-wide for its exceptional breadth, depth, and qual- preventing discrimination – the issues are countless. What these often difficult to discern the eventual ity. distinct groups have in common is the fight for access to justice. outcome from the goings on at oral And here’s where the Art of Gratitude comes in. Philadelphia The Bar Foundation exists to support this common goal. Please argument. owes Dr. Barnes a debt of gratitude for his foresight in putting to- visit our website at www.philabarfoundation.org for more informa- Nevertheless, some observations can gether and leaving to us such a prized collection. And, Philadelphia tion on donating to the 2012 Access to Justice Campaign. be drawn from the questioning by the also owes you, as individuals and as owners of law firms and other justices. The following summarizes, at business entities, a debt of gratitude for what you have done over Wendy Beetlestone ([email protected]), a shareholder with a very high level, the issues presented the years and what you will again be doing this year for the legal Hangley Aronchick Segal & Pudlin, is president of the Philadelphia Bar at the court and what speculation services organizations that are our grantees. Foundation. exists around a possible decision. It is expected that an opinion would be issued by the end of the term, June 25. Foundation Adds Tennis Tourney Anti-Injunction Act (Likely To Save A round-robin tennis tournament has been Be Rejected) the added to the festivities of the Bar Foundation’s The first question the court dealt Date 24th Golf Classic on Monday, June 25. The tour- with was whether the Anti-Injunction nament starts at 3 p.m. at Green Valley Country Act applied, thus barring the court Club in Lafayette Hill. from hearing the case of whether the After play, relax with the golfers at the open bar individual mandate was permissible Monday, June 25, 2012 Green Valley Country Club | Lafayette Hill, PA surf and turf reception, silent auction and awards until after the tax/penalty had been as-

Join your friends and colleagues at the golf event for Philadelphia’s ceremony. The silent auction will feature tickets to sessed in accordance with certain pro- legal community and help support civil legal services for those in the U.S. Open to be played at Merion Golf Club in cedures. In oral arguments, liberal and need. This fun day of golf includes brunch, golf fees, cocktails and dinner, skills prizes, a silent auction and more. June 2013. Thank you to the Golf Classic present- conservative justices alike appeared For more information call 215-238-6337. ing sponsor, Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP skeptical that the Anti-Injunction Act and to Veritex Court Reporting for the donation of applied to the individual mandate and U.S. Open tickets. Contact Lizabeth B. Macoretta most observers do not think that the at 215-238-6334 for more information. continued on page 21

18 Philadelphia Bar Reporter May 2012 philadelphiabar.org PNC Perspectives Unique Challenges of Special Needs Trusts

In this interview By Jackie B. Lessman imposed on the family. with Daniel Mara- What are some of kowski, CTFA, senior the unique challenges trust advisor and vice associated with admin- president, and Joanne istering a Special Needs Shallcross MSN J.D., Trust? trust advisor and vice Shallcross: SNTs are real estate professionals who have the sion, patience, as well as unique technical president, we discuss extremely challenging to expertise to help oversee any required expertise, are all necessary qualities when the unique and complex administer. The needs of modifications of existing homes, as well administering a SNT. The demands and issues facing families of the child/individual are as the purchase or construction of new challenges that an individual with special children with special great and the demands family homes. needs and his or her family face on daily needs. on the family to care for What is the difference between a basis are often difficult for most of us to Jackie Lessman: this special child/indi- Special Needs Trust and a Guardian- comprehend. What is a Special Needs Trust and how vidual can be overwhelming. ship? At lot is at stake with the decisions the is one established? While it is vitally important that all Marakowski: While guardianships also trustee must make, so be sure to choose Joanne Shallcross: A Special Needs disbursements must be for the sole ben- involve a fiduciary responsibility for the a trustee with extensive knowledge and Trust (SNT) is a vehicle for segregating efit of the child/individual, it is not always financial well being of a minor or inca- experience administering SNTs, one who the funds, or wealth, of a disabled child/ easy to distinguish between the needs of pacitated person, so that there are many understands the needs of special clients individual to be used in the future for his the child/individual and those of his or similarities between guardianships and and the complicated and overlapping or her “special needs”without disqualify- her family or caretakers. Administrative SNTs, there are also some distinguishing dictates of the court and governmental ing that child/individual from govern- errors may disqualify the child/indi- characteristics. agencies. ment programs such as Supplemental vidual from receiving certain government The primary difference is that if funds Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid. benefits. are held in a guardianship, the minor/ Jackie Byrne Lessman, CFP® (jacqueline. Although a SNT may be created by a Can you describe an example of how individual generally will be disqualified [email protected]; 215-585-5831) is a senior family member, we typically work with these issues manifest themselves in a from receiving SSI and/or Medicaid vice president with PNC Wealth Manage- Pennsylvania documents approved by the typical situation? benefits because of the funds, while the ment. For more information, visit pnc.com/ Orphans’ Court to hold litigation settle- Daniel Marakowski: As trustee of a funds generally will not disqualify him wealthmanagement ment funds or awards, which contain SNT, we are commonly called upon to or her from these benefits if the funds are repayment provisions in favor of the purchase modified vehicles to provide ap- held in a SNT. Additionally, an SNT can The material presented in this article is of a general nature and does not constitute the provision by PNC of investment, legal, tax Department of Public Welfare (DPW). propriate transportation for the disabled remain in place for a beneficiary’s lifetime, or accounting advice to any person, or a recommendation to buy As such, DPW has a say in the use of child/individual or to assist the family while a guardianship of a minor expires at or sell any security or adopt any investment strategy. Opinions trust funds during the disabled child/ or individual with locating, building or age 18, at which time it would be neces- expressed herein are subject to change without notice. The information was obtained from sources deemed reliable. Such in- individual’s lifetime and may claim, at modifying safe accessible housing. As sary to petition the court to find that the formation is not guaranteed as to its accuracy. You should seek termination, reimbursement of all state these are significant expenditures, it is individual is incapacitated. the advice of an investment professional to tailor a financial plan Medicaid funds that had been advanced important that they be made with the What are some of the most impor- to your particular needs. For more information, please contact to the extent that funds are available. knowledge that they will truly and exclu- tant considerations for a family, or PNC at 1-888-762-6226. The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (“PNC”) uses the service Many of the SNTs we administer are sively benefit the special person, now and an attorney, involved with a possible marks “PNC Wealth Management”, “PNC Institutional Invest- funded as a result of medical malpractice for the foreseeable future. Such expendi- Special Needs Trust situation? ments” and “Hawthorn PNC Family Wealth” to provide invest- litigation. In these cases, as you might tures generally require court approval. Marakowski: It has been estimated that ment and wealth management, fiduciary services, FDIC-insured banking products and services and lending of funds through its expect, the disabled child/individual In these situations, we will consult with roughly 10 percent of American families subsidiary, PNC Bank, National Association, which is a Member and his or her family have been through outside experts, such as nurse case manag- have a special needs child with either a FDIC, and uses the service marks “PNC Wealth Management” an extremely difficult process, and the ers, physical and occupational therapists, physical, emotional or mental disability. and “Hawthorn PNC Family Wealth” to provide certain fiduciary and agency services through its subsidiary, PNC Delaware Trust funding of the trust has long been antici- as well as contractors and architects who Many of these children will never be Company. PNC does not provide legal, tax or accounting advice. pated with the hopes and expectations have special expertise with the needs of financially independent. Investments: Not FDIC Insured. No Bank Guarantee. May Lose of creating a better life for the disabled the disabled. Fortunately, our Special As with the establishment of any trust, Value. child/individual and relieving some of the Needs Trust team here at PNC Wealth choosing the right trustee is especially © 2012 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved. incredible financial and emotional burden Management has access to dedicated important with a SNT because compas-

Tips for Successfully Working Women a Reduced-Hour Schedule matters, but those matters and clients will Work/life balance is hugely important continued from page 8 still have emergencies and you will need for lawyers, and flexible and reduced-hour • Office time. Important things hap- to be flexible. schedules are ways to achieve that bal- and expectations in terms of scheduling pen at the office – relationships are built, • Be present and engaged, wherever ance. It is absolutely possible to have that and responsibilities, and pros and cons of emergencies you can assist with come you are. When at work, accept that you balance and be a great lawyer; you just the arrangement. Your goal is to create a up, and firm matters are discussed. Make chose to be at work that day and don’t have to be flexible, present and engaged. scenario that works for you and your em- sure your coworkers and bosses see and feel bad about not being with your kids ployer. Pros of a reduced-hour schedule interact with you regularly. or ailing parent. When at home, realize Shaune Ferrara ([email protected]) could include that you continue provid- • Be flexible. Many practice areas, that not every work email is an emergen- is an associate at Kolsby, Gordon, Robin, Shore ing needed services to the firm while cost- especially litigation, involve some degree cy and that work can often wait until you & Bezar. ing the firm less than what it would cost of unpredictability. If you work a reduced have taken care of your personal respon- to hire and train your replacement. schedule, you will be staffed on fewer sibilities. philadelphiabar.org May 2012 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 19 VIP Thanks Volunteers at Awards Ceremony

Philadelphia VIP, the hub of pro Esq.; and Exelon Corporation. bono legal services in Philadelphia, The Juris Award was given to First hosted its annual Awards Ceremony to American Title Insurance Company and honor outstanding volunteers in 2011 the Amicus Award was given to David at The Wilma Theater. More than 150 Unkovic, Esq. guests, including members of the judi- Philadelphia VIP was founded in 1981 ciary, attorneys, law students and legal by the Philadelphia Bar Association and administrators came to pay tribute to the Community Legal Services to meet the great pro bono work accomplished by legal needs of low-income Philadelphians VIP volunteers in 2011. by recruiting and training attorneys to Law firms of all sizes, businesses and provide pro bono legal services. Since that individual attorneys received awards at time, the organization has recruited and the March 19 event as a result of their trained thousands of private attorneys extraordinary commitment to VIP, its to create a pool of attorneys to provide clients and the community. In 2011, consistent, high-quality representation Philadelphia VIP’s pro bono attorneys to low-income clients with critical legal and professional staff assisted in civil cases Amicus Award honoree David Unkovic (from left) meets with Catherine C. Carr needs. VIP continues to implement for more than 3,310 individuals and and Chancellor-Elect Kathleen D. Wilkinson at the VIP Awards reception. creative and effective ways to bridge the families who could not afford attorneys stability of families, preventing homeless- Law Offices of Maria Testa, LLC; Cheryl gap between marginalized individuals, and whose cases would not have been ness amidst the housing crisis, promoting Jacobs, Esq.; and TE Connectivity. families and communities with legal handled by other public interest organiza- community economic development by The Silver Gavel Award recipients needs and lawyers possessing the skills tions. The estimated value of the legal investing in local communities, adoption were Dechert LLP; Willig, Williams & and ability to meet those needs. Today, services provided in 2011 is more than processes and zoning issues. Davidson; Law Offices of Michael E. Fin- VIP’s diverse volunteers serve more than $3.6 million. More than 1,000 volunteers The 2012 award recipients worked german; John Parsons, Esq.; and Lincoln 3,000 clients annually with legal issues responded to these requests to handle is- tirelessly to ensure access to justice for all Financial Group. that affect basic human needs. Philadel- sues in a wide range of practice areas such citizens of Philadelphia. Those honored with the Bronze Gavel phia LawWorks, a project of Philadelphia as assisting individuals, nonprofits and The Justice William J. Brennan, Jr. Award were Pepper Hamilton LLP; Astor VIP, is a pro bono referral program that small businesses maintain income during Award went to Blank Rome LLP; Segal Weiss Kaplan & Mandel, LLP; Berner serves nonprofits, small businesses and the economic downturn, supporting the McCambridge Singer & Mahoney; The Klaw & Watson LLP; Ryan Gerbino, homeowners.

Frontline veterans. continued from page 3 Philadelphia Bar Association members Philly VIP Honors Pritchard have spent countless hours providing free le- Philadelphia VIP recognizes Suzanne N. tice Seamus P. McCaffery on this important gal advice. With the Military Assistance Pro- Pritchard for her outstanding volunteer assistance to endeavor and I invite you to join them and gram I am asking you to provide even more, VIP clients. me as we highlight this new program, along because I know of no other way to show During some of the most difficult times for families, with the highly successful Veterans Court gratitude to those who offered to give their Pritchard can be found helping to secure guardianship program, on May 21 at 1 p.m. with a special lives for you and me. As John F. Kennedy and advising families on the best method of care. An event at the Supreme Court Courtroom, 450 said, “As we express our gratitude, we must attorney at McCann & Geschke, P.C., she is a skilled City Hall. Our partners at Philadelphia Vet- never forget that the highest appreciation is litigator in guardianship cases. However, when she erans Court share our deep understanding not to utter words, but to live by them.” began volunteering with VIP in the early 1990s, she of and respect for veterans, evident through To me there is no clearer example of this was just looking to familiarize herself with a new area Suzanne N. Pritchard their innovative holistic Treatment Court ideal than Pfc. Kyle Hockenberry, who at of law as a young attorney. approach to dealing with justice involving 19 years old lost his both legs and his arm “My pro bono work became a complement to my legal practice,” she explained. after stepping on an IED in Afghanistan. A For the last two decades Pritchard has established herself as an outstanding pro photo circulated in the media shows medics bono advocate. “There is a need to provide legal services to people who otherwise feverishly working on Hockenberry in the cannot afford them,” she says. “These needs can easily be met by people with the wake of the explosion. In the image his shirt legal resources and expertise to solve them. I want to help because I can.” is off and his tattoo reading “For those I love, Pritchard was particularly moved by a VIP case involving a young mother NEW WAYS TO I will sacrifice” is clearly visible. Sacrifices like whose partner, and the child’s father, passed away suddenly. He left their daughter CONNECT TO US! that put the sacrifice I am asking of you into with his life insurance policy. She worked with the young mother to secure her perspective. guardianship of the child and together they put the money into savings. Every All Bar Association members have now year, Pritchard meets with her to file taxes on the account for her daughter. “It has received an email providing details on how been six years, but meeting with her every year is a nice reminder of the work I am to volunteer for MAP. You can also contact doing and she catches me up on the family,” she said. Charlie Klitsch, director of public and legal Recently, she expanded her volunteerism at VIP to include mentoring. In the services, at (215) 238-6326 or cklitsch@ past two years, she has mentored six new attorneys in the area of guardianship. philabar.org for more information. I hope “This way I can pass down the knowledge to the next generation of volunteers you’ll join me in meeting the vital legal needs and pay it forward.” of our returning veterans. Over the years, Pritchard has become much more than a volunteer at VIP; she made lasting friendships with members of VIP’s Board of Directors and staff. She John E. Savoth ([email protected]), of counsel to credits these relationships with her continued service with VIP. “I just want to to Saltz, Mongeluzzi, Barrett & Bendesky, P.C., is encourage people to use VIP as an opportunity to help others access justice. That Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association. in itself is very rewarding,” she said.

20 Philadelphia Bar Reporter May 2012 philadelphiabar.org CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Reform to regulate commerce, as opposed to ing on this issue was not entirely along ing, the expansion of Medicaid eligibil- continued from page 18 initiating it (i.e., forcing consumption). ideological lines and the justices wrestled, ity on the states by government is likely After oral arguments, many experts and not only with whether the rest of the law permissible. We will continue to monitor court will delay a decision on the issues pundits suggest that the chances for could stand, but whether individual pro- developments and keep you updated. because of this. finding the individual mandate uncon- visions needed to be examined section by The Individual Mandate (50/50 stitutional are 50/50 or slightly better. It section. It is unclear what the court will Brian McLaughlin is vice president of USI Or Slightly Better For Repeal) appears Justice Kennedy (and possibly do here – there are a variety of unknowns. Affinity’s Benefit Solutions Group. On the question of whether Congress Chief Justice Roberts) will be the key Again, it is likely that Kennedy and Rob- For more than 75 years, the divisions of USI Affinity have de- has the authority under the Commerce votes on this issue. erts will be the key players in determining veloped, marketed and administered insurance and financial Clause to require individuals to purchase Severability (Too Uncertain) this issue, and neither of them showed a programs that offer affinity clients and their members unique private health insurance, the justices Should the court find the individual clear inclination as to their thinking in advantages in coverage, price and service. Our programs offer clients, from associations to financial institutions, the edge appeared to split more along ideologi- mandate unconstitutional, can the man- their questioning. they need to both retain existing and attract new members and cal lines. Importantly, Justice Kennedy date be removed (severed) from the law Medicaid Expansion (Likely To customers. As the endorsed provider of affinity groups repre- appeared to be having difficulty accepting and allow the rest of the law to stand? Or, Stand – Assuming The Entire senting over 20 million members, USI Affinity has the experience the line of reasoning that the mandate is it so intertwined with the rest of the law Law Is Not Thrown Out) and know-how to navigate the marketplace and offer the most comprehensive and innovative insurance packages available. was within the limited power of Congress that the entire legislation fails? Question- Consistent with many experts think- philadelphiabar.org May 2012 Philadelphia Bar Reporter 21 Jo Bennett, a share- Gabriel L.I. Bevilac- holder with Stevens qua, general counsel People & Lee, served as to The American faculty for the Board of Surgery Professional Devel- and to The Ameri- opment Training can Board of Plastic Katherine L. Vac- Deborah Epstein Institute sponsored Surgery, of counsel caro, an associate Henry, founder and by the American to Saul Ewing, LLP, with Manko, Gold, president of Law Association for Affirmative Action on and a past Chancellor of the Philadelphia Katcher & Fox, LLP, & Reorder®, was a March 19-24 at the University of South Bar Association, has been appointed vice served on a panel speaker at a Practis- Florida in Tampa. chair of the Disciplinary Board of the of experts on the ing Law Institute Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. McIlvaine Compa- program “Diversity Manny D. Pokotilow, ny’s recent webinar & Inclusion in Law managing partner Michele Grant of The Grant Law Firm “Industrial Boiler MACT - Impact and Practice 2012” in New York City on of Caesar, Rivise, participated in a solo practice panel mod- Control Options.” March 2. She was also a speaker at a Bar Bernstein, Cohen & erated by author and blogger Carolyn Association Network and Women’s Bar Pokotilow, Ltd., was Elefant on March 22 and presented “Life Priscilla J. (Sally) Mattison, of counsel Association of New York program “Legal the recipient of the After Law School” to a law student class to Bernard M. Resnick, Esq., P.C., gave Industry Solutions for Restructure, Pennsylvania Bar In- on March 30 both at the Earle Mack a guest lecture on legal issues related to Retention, Promotion & Work/Life Bal- stitute Third Annual School of Law at Drexel University. concert touring as part of the course ance” in New York City on March 20. Arthur Seidel Distinguished IP Service “Navigating Recording Artists through Award on March 29 in recognition for Stewart L. Cohen, a partner with Cohen, the Entertainment Industry” offered by Deborah R. Willig, a partner with Willig, his commitment to the highest standard Placitella & Roth, P.C., has been ap- Southwestern Law School’s “Entertain- Williams & Davidson and past Chancel- of excellence in Intellectual Property Law. pointed chair of the Disciplinary Board ment and Media Law LL.M. Online” lor of the Philadelphia Bar Association, of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. program. was recently honored with Philadelphia Josh J.T. Byrne, a partner at Swartz VIP’s Silver Gavel Award in recognition Campbell LLC, was a panelist for the Elena Park, a Stewart J. Eisen- of the firm’s outstanding level of commit- Pennsylvania Bar Institute presentation member of Cozen berg, senior partner ment to the provision of pro bono legal “Valuing Antiques and Collectibles, O’Connor, has been with Eisenberg, services. What Every Lawyer Needs to Know.” named to the Board Rothweiler, Winkler, of Trustees of the Eisenberg & Jeck, Jennifer Brandt, a Alfonso Madrid, principal of the Law Nationalities Service P.C. has been named member of Cozen Office of Alfonso Madrid, has been Center. to the Board of O’Connor, recently appointed to the Board of Directors of Directors of Phila- appeared on Fox the Consumer Bankruptcy Assistance Deborah Weinstein, president of The delphia VIP. News’ “The O’Reilly Project. Weinstein Firm, recently served as plan- Factor” where she ning chair and panelist for the ALI-ABA Marc S. Raspanti, a discussed Secretary Sekou Campbell, an associate with Fox program “Employee Manuals 101: Draft- partner with Pietra- of State Hillary Clin- Rothschild LLP, has been named among ing for Success.” gallo Gordon Alfano ton’s recent speech at The Network Journal’s “40 Under-Forty” Bosick & Raspanti, the Women in the World summit, where for his contributions to the areas of law, Jeffrey J. Norton, a LLP, presented at Clinton declared that there is a war on education and theater. member of Eckert King & Spalding’s women. Seamans Cherin & 21st Annual Health Carol Nelson Shep- Theodore “Ted” Mellott, LLC, has Law and Policy herd, a partner with Simon of the Law been appointed vice forum on March 19 in Atlanta. Feldman Shepherd Offices of Theodore chair of the Advisory Wohlgelernter Tan- Simon spoke at the Committee for the Henry C. Fader, a partner with Pepper ner Weinstock & 5th Annual Forensic Washington & Jef- Hamilton LLP, authored “Frequent User Dodig LLP, was co- Science Seminar ferson College Center for Energy Policy Patients - Reducing Costs While Making chair of the Home- sponsored by the and Management. Appropriate Discharges” in the March less Advocacy Project National Associa- issue of HFM, the magazine of the 2012 April Benefit. tion of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Louis B. Kupperman, a senior partner Healthcare Financial Management As- the California Attorneys for Criminal with Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & sociation and “Developing Strategies for Roberta Jacobs-Meadway, a member Justice on March 23-24 in Las Vegas. Hippel LLP , has been elected chair of the Readmission of Homeless Patients,” of Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, Simon spoke about the representation of the Chester County Industrial Develop- which appeared in the March issue of LLC, was a panelist for the Pennsylvania his client, Amanda Knox, her acquittal ment Authority. Readmissions News. Bar Institute Intellectual Property Law of murder and “What Role Did DNA Institute program ““Ethical Issues in IP” Transfer and Contamination Issues Play?” nN ames ARE NEWS Robert M. Goldich, on March 29. operating share- Ann G. Verber, of “People” highlights news of members’ holder with Green- Thomas J. Giordano counsel to Obermay- awards, honors or appointments of a community or civic nature. Information berg Traurig, LLP Jr., a partner with er Rebmann Max- may be sent to Jeff Lyons, Senior Manag- was a co-chair of well & Hippel LLP, Pond Lehocky Stern ing Editor, Philadelphia Bar Reporter, the American Bar has been appointed Giordano, was a Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Market Association’s Section guest speaker at the by the Pennsylvania St., 11th fl., Philadelphia, PA 19107-2955. of Labor and Em- “Epilepsy Education Supreme Court to Fax: (215) 238-1159. E-mail: reporter@ ployment Law Employment Rights and Exchange: Lehigh the court’s Domestic philabar.org. Color photos are also Responsibilities Committee Midwinter Valley” on April 28 Relations Procedural Rules Committee welcome. Meeting on March 27-31 in Las Vegas. in Allentown, Pa. for a second term.

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