Chirls to Outline Agenda for 2005 As He Becomes Bar's 78Th Chancellor

December 2004 The Monthly Newspaper of the Philadelphia Bar Association Vol. 33, No. 12 Chirls to Outline Agenda for 2005 as He Becomes Bar’s 78th Chancellor by Daniel A. Cirucci Election Guide You might say that Andrew A. Chirls, the Philadelphia Bar Associa- Featured Inside! • Meet the candidates for Bar offices in the tion’s 78th Chancellor, is a person of Dec. 7 election. Page 6 two different worlds. • Order tickets for the Annual Meeting One part of him seems to seek order online at www.philadelphiabar.org and structure. Another actively em- braces the dynamics of change, growth and even upheaval. One part is com- fellow student Larry Frankel and gain- fortable in the world of those who ed a life-partner along with his law de- have “made it”: partners, leaders, insid- gree. Andy and Larry have been to- ers. But another reaches out to those gether ever since, celebrating their 25th who struggle for acceptance and a real anniversary just last year. seat at the table. After law school, Chirls returned to For some, these two traits might the Philadelphia area to serve as a law appear to be at odds with one another. clerk to Judge Stanley Brotman of the But in Chirls they achieve harmony. U.S. District Court for the District of Born in Newark, N.J., and educated New Jersey. In 1982 he joined Wolf, in public schools, Chirls came to Phila- Block, Schorr and Solis-Cohen LLP as delphia to attend the University of an associate in the litigation depart- Pennsylvania where he majored in ment. In 1989, Chirls became a partner architecture and environmental design. in WolfBlock’s business litigation prac- Long fascinated by the 1960 film “In- tice group. Mentored by the likes of herit the Wind,” Chirls saw his true noted business litigation partners Frank calling was not architecture and he Poul and Barry Schwartz, Chirls is turned to the law. In so doing, he still today accomplished as both a commer- set out to pursue a profession that cial and a torts trial lawyer. He has nonetheless combined structure and been class counsel in securities litiga- creativity, change and stability. At the tion and has had a leading role in per- University of California’s Boalt Hall sonal injury class actions. He has also School of Law at Berkeley, Chirls met continued on page 3 Andrew A. Chirls

Four to Be Honored at Annual Meeting Dec. 7 In This Issue ... 6 Election Guide by Jeff Lyons Undercofler, former Chancellor Joseph 1980, he was sworn in as a judge of the H. Foster and posthumously to Judge Superior Court of Pennsylvania by 11 2005 Budget Former Pennsylvania Supreme Court William M. Marutani at the same event. then-Gov. Dick Thornburgh. In 1983, he Justice Frank J. Montemuro Jr. will re- Justice Montemuro is a senior judge was elected to a 10-year term to the 12 Bench-Bar Conference ceive the Association’s Wachovia Fidel- with the Pennsylvania Superior Court. Superior Court. He was appointed to the 15 Hamilton Ball ity Award at the Association’s Annual He was appointed to the Court of Pennsylvania Supreme Court by Gov. Meeting on Dec. 7. The Association will Common Pleas in 1964 and was elected Robert Casey in 1992. Justice 19 Arts & Media also present the Bar Medal to J. Clayton to a second 10-year term in 1975. In continued on page 5 KNIPES-COHEN COURT REPORTING 215-928-9300 ROBERT J. MARANO, Esq., MARKETING DIRECTOR COURT REPORTING • VIDEOGRAPHY • VIDEOCONFERENCING 400 Market Street, 11th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19106, Phone: 800-544-9800 • 215-928-9300 • Fax: 215-627-0555 PHILADELPHIA 2 DECEMBER 2004 / BAR REPORTER New Web Site Won’t Replace Personal Touch by Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua You can’t shake someone’s hand on a Web site. You can’t have a real, It’s new. It’s vivid. It’s attractive and FRONTLINE helpful and easy to use. It’s the Phila- live face-to-face conversation with someone on a Web site. Yes, you can delphia Bar Association’s new Web site “meet” on the Web, but it’s just not the same as meeting in real life. and, after more than a year in planning and design, it’s coming in the spring of 2005. Sophisticated new Web sites are not are held at other sites throughout the conducted countless in-person meet- created overnight. It is a difficult and city. As Chancellor I’ve taken a special ings with local, regional, state and even time-consuming endeavor. Numerous interest this year in our meetings and national officials. Some of these ses- stakeholders have to be brought into events. I wanted them not only to be sions have been informal and more the process and every aspect of the site well attended but also to be a reflec- social in nature. Some have been more has to be thoroughly considered and real life. tion of the diversity of our Association. formal and business related. Some thought through. But if all of the right That’s one of the reasons why the I wanted participants to come away have been a combination of both. But elements are included from the begin- Philadelphia Bar Association still has a from Bar meetings or sessions feeling all have been important. Certainly, one ning the site usually gets off to a good Chancellor’s Reception every January connected to colleagues, to the profes- of the major issues that we have tack- start, proves to be useful and winds up and why I know that my very able sion and to the Association. led in this manner has been city tax having a reasonably long and effective successor Andy Chirls will have a great I think you can make a big differ- policy and the region’s economic vital- life. time greeting a huge throng of friends ence when you meet with people face- ity. I hope that those who are in a We’re making sure that once our and colleagues on Jan. 6. Imagine a to-face. position to develop and alter public new Web site is up and operating there virtual Chancellor’s Reception conduct- Dialogue is important but human policy now have a better understand- will be a lot of things you’ll be able to ed over the Internet. Efficient perhaps, contact is even more important. It ing of our views in this area. But just do just by logging onto philadelphi- but cold and heartless. Surely, it helps to increase understanding among as critical is the fact that they now abar.org. In many ways the new site wouldn’t work and isn’t something we individuals and groups. know who we are and why we feel the will be a virtual bar association. would want to try. And by the way, the So, I’ve made it a point to invite way we do. They have a better sense of But there are some things we will food and drink wouldn’t be nearly as people from outside our usual circle of us as real, live citizens, employers, pro- never be able to do on a Web site. You good. colleagues to our quarterly meetings continued on page 20 can’t shake someone’s hand on a Web This year we’ve made a special and other Bar events. They have site. You can’t have a real, live face-to- effort to bring as many people togeth- included our local and statewide polit- face conversation with someone on a er, live and in person, as often as we ical leaders and the leaders of the Web site. You can’t share the pride in a can. So, on any given day, our confer- many constituent groups that support parents’ eye in the success of a child ence rooms at Bar headquarters are the Bar Association. It’s important that nor the pain of an illness on a Web filled with members and meetings and we hear from many different sectors Editor-in-Chief site. Yes, you can “meet” on the Web, camaraderie. And countless Bar and points of view. In addition, this Molly Peckman, Esq. but it’s just not the same as meeting in Association and Bar-related meetings year your Bar Association leaders have Associate Editors Sunah Park, Esq. Lawrence S. Felzer, Esq. CHIRLS Pennsylvania arising from discrimina- thing” and make a practical, positive Heather J. Holloway, Esq. tion based on AIDS or HIV status. difference in the lives of others, but also Stacey Z. Jumper, Esq. continued from page 1 Asima Panigrahi, Esq. At the Philadelphia Bar Association, to help the city to grow and prosper. tried a wide array of commercial cases Chirls has served as chair of the Board In a shrinking world he sees a Phil- Contributing Editor including those involving acquisition of Governors in 2000 and on the Com- adelphia that is more international and Richard Max Bockol, Esq. of land for major public projects, mission on Judicial Selection and Ret- connected to every corner of the globe. employment issues and disputes over ention. He was elected Vice Chancellor A resident of Center City, Chirls has Advisory Editors Bruce H. Bikin, Esq. religious property. of the Association in 2002. He served in also served as general counsel and a Merih O. Erhan, Esq. Dating back to law school at Berk- that role in 2003 and is now complet- member of the board of the Prince Marc W. Reuben, Esq. eley, Chirls worked on gay rights cases ing his term as Chancellor-Elect. Music Theater and is a world traveler, Director of Publications and New Media and encouraged Boalt to ferret out dis- Looking forward to his term as avid bird watcher, jazz aficionado, Mark A. Tarasiewicz crimination against sexual minorities. Chancellor in 2005, Chirls has tapped baseball fan, voracious reader and In 1990 he became the first openly gay outreach to immigrant and non-Eng- pianist. Managing Editor Jeff Lyons member of the Philadelphia Human lish-speaking communities as a top pri- Come hear Andrew Chirls as he Relations Commission. ority. He’s determined to use the law outlines his plans for 2005 at our Ann- Copy Editor Later, after becoming involved in and the justice system to reach across ual Meeting and Luncheon on Dec. 7 at Kate Maxwell the Philadelphia Bar Association, he language and other barriers to empow- noon at the Park Hyatt at the Bellevue. Associate Executive Director was instrumental in establishing the er those who may feel marginalized. Tickets can be purchased online at for Communications and Public Policy Daniel A. Cirucci Association’s Committee on the Legal He’s motivated not just to do the “right www.philadelphiabar.org. Rights of Lesbians and Gay Men and Executive Director he led an effort to get the 25 largest Kenneth Shear firms to endorse a model non-discrimi- The Philadelphia Bar Reporter (ISSN 1098-5352) is published monthly and available by subscription for nation policy that includes lesbians Legal Community Invited to $45 per year by the Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 and gay men. Market St., 11th fl., Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2911. Periodicals postage paid at Philadelphia, Pa. POST- He has also served on the national Chancellor’s Reception Jan. 6 MASTER: Send address changes to Philadelphia Bar Reporter, c/o Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 board of Lambda Legal Defense and Market St., 11 fl., Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2911. Education Fund for six years and has All members of the Philadelphia legal community are cordially invited to Telephone: (215) 238-6300. Association Web site: attend a free reception in honor of Andrew A. Chirls, 78th Chancellor of the www.philadelphiabar.org. Newspaper e-mail address: considerable experience in Pennsyl- [email protected]. The editorial and other views vania and New Jersey in age and gen- Philadelphia Bar Association. The event will be held on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005 expressed in the Philadelphia Bar Reporter are not nec- from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the essarily those of the Association, its officers, or its der discrimination claims. members. Advertising rates and information are avail- Bellevue, Broad and Walnut streets. RSVP is not required. able from Media Two, 22 W. Pennsylvania Ave, Suite He successfully tried, for the plain- 305, Towson, Md., 21204. Telephone: (410) 828-0120. tiff, the first case presented to a jury in

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PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / DECEMBER 2004 3 United Way’s Martinez Talks of New Challenges by Joseph A. Sullivan in foster care for many years) achieved a permanent home. In that same peri- Alba Martinez, named this summer od, DHS also facilitated a record num- as the new president and CEO of ber of adoptions. United Way of Southeastern Pennsyl- To many DLSC members, Martinez’s vania, spoke at the November meeting arrival seemed like a homecoming. of the Delivery of Legal Services Com- Martinez, who was born and raised in mittee (DLSC) about her first 100 days Puerto Rico and attended law school at at the helm of the largest health and Georgetown University, first came to human services organization in the Philadelphia in 1985, where she began Delaware Valley. a career of public service as a lawyer at Martinez talked not only about Un- Community Legal Services. In 1991, she ited Way’s plans to develop more effec- became executive director of Congreso tive strategies to fight problems such as de Latinos Unidos, and helped to build Photo by Jeff Lyons domestic violence, abuse and neglect it into a multi-level social services ag- Before taking over as president and CEO of United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Alba and the plight of the disabled and eld- ency and forceful voice for Latinos in Martinez was Philadelphia Commissioner of the Department of Human Services. In the back- erly, but also of the need to build Philadelphia. In 2000, she was named ground is Delivery of Legal Services Committee Co-Chair Joseph A. Sullivan. stronger partnerships for change. by Mayor John F. Street as DHS com- dress them. Louis Rulli, clinical profes- Other critical issues that were dis- Martinez ascended to United Way’s missioner and was quickly recognized sor at the University of Pennsylvania cussed include use of United Way’s top post in June, after nearly three- as a reformer. Law School, noted that one key focus Donor Choice option and membership and-a-half years of service as commis- At the meeting, DLSC leaders noted of United Way is strengthening com- by DLSC agencies in United Way. At sioner of the city’s Department of that there were many parallels bet- munities - a natural fit for many DLSC Martinez’ suggestion, DLSC will invite a Human Services (DHS). Martinez noted ween the work of United Way and organizations. Robert Schwartz of the member of United Way’s Public Policy DLSC-member public interest and legal that one of her proudest accomplish- Juvenile Law Center and Janet Stotland Committee to a meeting in the near services organizations. These include a ments at DHS was her focus on achiev- of the Education Law Center raised iss- future to address common priorities commitment to the poorest and most ing greater permanency for children. ues about how to better measure out- and potential collaborations. As commissioner, she spearheaded vulnerable of our neighbors, the regu- comes of the work of nonprofits, and SPLC, a new subsidized permanent lar use of partnerships, a holistic app- how United Way and DLSC can work Joseph A. Sullivan, a partner at Pepper Hamilton LLP, is roach to complex problems, and efforts co-chair of the Public Interest Section’s Delivery of Legal legal custodian project through which more collaboratively on policy issues to develop long-term strategies to ad- Services Committee. He is counsel to the Association, and 240 children (most of whom had been of common concern. a member of its Board of Governors.

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PHILADELPHIA 4 DECEMBER 2004 / BAR REPORTER HONORS U.S. Supreme Court to present oral ar- gument in Loving v. Virginia, a seminal continued from page 1 case that struck down anti-miscegena- Real Property Section Annual Meeting Montemuro was appointed as a tion laws in 17 states. Superior Court senior judge in 1994. In 1975, Judge Marutani was Foster was Chancellor of the appointed to the Philadelphia Court of Association in 1981. A partner at White Common Pleas, making him the first and Williams LLP, he is former presi- Asian American outside of the West dent of the Pennsylvania Defense Coast to preside as judge of a court of Institute, a frequent lecturer in trial tac- general jurisdiction. He was elected for tics, and is the present vice chair of the a full 10-year term in 1977. Supreme Court Rules Committee. He is The Wachovia Fidelity Award is pre- a fellow of the American College of sented annually by the Association to Trial Lawyers and the American Board an individual who has made significant of Trial Advocates. accomplishments in improving the Undercofler, a partner at Saul Ewing administration of justice. Previous reci- LLP, was an assistant United States pients include Gerald A. McHugh Jr., attorney, a position he held from 1969 Joseph A. Torregrossa, Andre L. Dennis, to 1976. He has also served as a visiting William H. Ewing, David Sykes, Robert professor at Villanova University Law C. Heim, Barbara Sicalides and School and was Chairman of the Board Lawrence J. Fox. of Southeastern Pennsylvania Trans- The Bar Medal is given at the discre- Mark Schwartz, executive director of portation Authority from 1988 to 1993. tion of the Chancellor and only when it Regional Housing Legal Services, As an attorney, Judge Marutani par- is felt that someone has contributed to (above) accepts the Real Property ticipated in the civil rights drives in the the justice system and/or the commu- Section’s Good Deed Award at the South and helped organize the 1963 nity in a manner that is sustained, Section’s Nov. 17 annual meeting Civil Rights March on Washington for extraordinary and worthy of emula- from Section Chair Laura A. Fox. Paul the Japanese American Citizens League tion. C. Levy (right), executive director of (JACL). From 1960 to 1970, he served as Previous Bar Medal recipients have the Center City District, delivers the national legal counsel to the JACL, dur- included U.S. District Court Judge keynote address at the meeting, held ing which time he also served as a vol- Charles R. Weiner, former Pennsylvania at Loews Philadelphia Hotel. More unteer civil rights lawyer in cases de- Gov. Tom Ridge, former mayor and than 300 people attended the event. segregating Louisiana schools and pro- current Pennsylvania Gov. Edward G. moting voter registration drives in Mis- Rendell, the late Judge A. Leon Higgin- sissippi. In 1967, Judge Marutani app- botham Jr. and former Chancellor Photos by Genna Viozzi eared on behalf of the JACL before the Harold Cramer.

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PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / DECEMBER 2004 5 Dalton Unopposed for Vice Chancellor

Jane Leslie Dalton, a partner at Bono Awards Committee. chair of the Police Advisory Comm- Duane Morris LLP and chair of the Dalton has also been active with the ission in 2000. Board of Governors in 2003, is the lone Philadelphia Bar Foundation, where “As Vice Chancellor, I welcome the candidate for Vice Chancellor in this she has been a member since 1994. She opportunity to serve the 12,000 diverse year’s Bar elections. is the current chair of the Foundation’s members with my leadership skills and Dalton will serve as Chancellor in Fund-raising Committee. She is a my experience. I will vigorously defend 2007 after serving as Chancellor-Elect member of the Foundation’s Finance against attacks on our profession and in 2006 and Vice Chancellor in 2005. and Grants Committees as well as the endeavor to convince the attackers that Dalton, a graduate of the University Andrew Hamilton Circle. their arrows are directed at the wrong of Pennsylvania Law School, has served She was chair of the city’s Police target. I will also steadfastly support in a variety of leadership positions Advisory Commission from 1994 to and defend the independence of the within the Association. She was elected 2000 and has been a Board member judiciary,” Dalton said. to the Board of Governors in 2001 and with the Support Center for Child She also plans to strengthen the served through this year. She was chair Advocates (1980-1992) and served as a relationships between the Association of the 2003 Thanksgiving Breakfast and volunteer from 1976 to 1980. Dalton and the Philadelphia business commu- was chair of the 2003 Personnel also has served as a judge pro tem for nity to improve the business climate in Committee. Dalton was co-chair of the the Philadelphia Court of Common Philadelphia and continue the efforts Human Resource Committee of the Pleas and as a mediator for the U.S. to reduce the city wage tax and elimi- Business Law Section from 2001 to 2003 District Court for the Eastern District of nate the business privilege tax. and received the Business Law Sect- Pennsylvania. In the area of pro bono legal ser- ion’s Committee Chair of the Year Dalton was commissioned by vices, Dalton said “Philadelphia’s pro- Jane Leslie Dalton Award in 2001. She was co-chair of the Pennsylvania Gov. Edward G. Rendell grams for legal services for the indigent Strategic Planning Committee in 2002 as a member of the Judicial Council of are exemplary, but more remains to be loans for lawyers in public service and and was co-chair of the Committee on Pennsylvania in 2003. She also received done to assure access to justice for all.” will “expand and facilitate the provi- Women in the Profession from 1999 to a citation from Philadelphia Mayor Dalton said she will develop a pro- sion of services to all our members, 2000. She also has served on the Pro John F. Street for accomplishments as gram to reduce interest on educational especially through technology.” Line Offices Uncontested in Association Election This year, all candidates for Bar line Court of Pennsylvania from 1991 to offices are unopposed. The candidates 1997. He was chair of the Hearing are John E. Savoth, secretary; Kathleen Committee 1.10 from 1996 to 1997. D. Wilkinson, assistant secretary; Mary Kathleen D. Wilkinson, a partner F. Platt, treasurer; and Scott F. Cooper, with Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman assistant treasurer. & Dicker, LLP, is a graduate of Villa- John E. Savoth is a partner in the nova University School of Law and Law Firm of Fedullo & Savoth and a president of the J. Willard O’Brien Inn graduate of Widener University School Savoth Wilkinson Platt Cooper of Court. of Law. He was chair of the Board of She has served as a member of the Governors in 1997 and vice chair in from 1994 to 1996 and was chair of the to 1996). Savoth is a member of the Board of Governors (from 2000 to 1996. He served on the Board of Gov- Young Lawyers Division in 1993. Pennsylvania and American Trial 2003). She was co-chair of the Women ernors from 1995 to 1998 and chaired He was on the board of directors of Lawyers Associations as well as the in the Profession Committee in 1998 the Association’s Professional Respon- the Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Associa- American Bar Association. He was a and 1999. She is currently co-chair of sibility Committee in 1999. Savoth was tion (from 1991 to 1996) and the hearing committee member of the the State Civil Litigation Committee. a Philadelphia Bar Foundation trustee Homeless Advocacy Project (from 1991 Disciplinary Board of the Supreme continued on page 10

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PHILADELPHIA 6 DECEMBER 2004 / BAR REPORTER 9 Seek 5 Seats on Board of Governors

Berkman Cirillo Dashevsky McCarron Perks Prim Schwartz Weinstein Zajac

LawWorks and trainings on domestic Standing Committees for the Other Activities: Judy F. Berkman violence victims facing eviction. Nominating Committee; of the Member, Philadelphia Association of Executive Board and Board of Professional Background: Defense Counsel; Brehon Law Society, Gregory F. Cirillo Governors; Team Investigator, Judicial Louis Brandeis Law Society; Co-Vice Managing Attorney, Regional Selection and Retention Committee; Chair, Pennsylvania Bar Association Housing Legal Services; Boston Charter Member, YLD Hamilton Circle; Professional Liability Committee. University Law School. Professional Background: Member, Professional Responsibility Candidate’s Statement: Association Activities: Partner, Dilworth Paxson LLP; Committee, State Civil Rules We are facing an era of new regula- Member, Board of Governors (Public Villanova Law School, J.D. 1986. Committee; Legislative Liasion tions and rules governing and affecting Interest Section representative, 2004); Association Activities: Committee. legal practice. My experience and Chair, Women’s Rights Committee Former Executive Committee Mem- Other Activities: involvement with professional liability (2004); Public Interest Section Executive ber of the Young Lawyers Division; Member, Pennsylvania Bar litigation, professional responsibility Committee; Delivery of Legal Services member, Professional Responsibility, Association House of Delegates; issues, committee work and law firm Committee; Committee to Promote State Civil Committees. Member, Philadelphia VIP Resource management qualify me to address the Fairness in the Justice System; Special Other Activities: Development Committee; Volunteer, issues and challenges the Association Committee Regarding the Supreme Member, Board of Governors of The Philadelphia VIP’s Annual Family Fun will face. I know and understand the Court Racial and Gender Bias Report; Justinian Society; Member, Philadel- Festival; Member, Justice Lodge of B’Nai issues that confront lawyers in their Real Property Section; Business Law phia, Pennsylvania, and American Trial Brith, Golden Slipper Charity professional settings. My work as co- Section; Women in the Profession Lawyers Associations; Co-Chair of the Organization and Joshua Kahan chair of the Professional Responsibility Committee. Finance Committee of the Lower Pediatric Leukemia Organization. Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Other Activities: Merion and Narberth Republicans. Candidate’s Statement: Association, co-vice chair of the Prof- Chair, Tangled Title Advisory Candidate’s Statement: Throughout my career, I have essional Liability Committee of the Committee (HomeSMART vacancy pre- I have practiced law at Dilworth strived to uphold the great tradition of Pennsylvania Bar Association, partner vention and Tangled Title projects); Paxson LLP since 1986 as a civil and the Philadelphia lawyer by remaining and manager of a multi-state law firm, Member, Steering Committee commercial litigator. I am serving on steadfast in my goal to serve our pro- and chair of the Professional Liability (Philadelphia LawWorks); Member, Dilworth’s executive committee where I fession and the public by promoting Group of the firm all include meaning- Pennsylvania Bar Association/PCSTJ have gained valuable management justice, professional excellence and ful experience from which I will draw Joint Task Force to Ensure Gender experience. At this stage of my career, I respect for the rule of law. My commit- to serve the Association and influence Fairness in the Courts (1993-2001); believe that I am in a position to offer ment to leadership in our Bar events important to its members. I will Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Bar Association keen leadership Association should already be evident advance the interests of lawyers, and Commission on Women in the and dedicated service. I have a strong from the confidence our Chancellors work to minimize constraints that Profession; Civil and Equal Rights sense of commitment to the legal pro- have had in my above-listed Commit- impair the business of law, access to Committee (Co-Vice Chair 1995); fession’s development and the commu- tee appointments. I was recently hum- justice and legal practice. American Bar Association: Affordable nity we ultimately serve. bled by American Lawyer Media’s Housing Forum; Member, Board of I believe there must be a stronger recognition of my professional and Matthew Perks Directors, Living Beyond Breast Cancer. commitment among lawyers to foster a civic accomplishments with their cov- Candidate’s Statement: cooperative, congenial, and profession- eted “Lawyers on the Fast Track” award. I will be a strong proponent for al culture. If elected, I will address the Professional Background: I recently accepted the Chancellor’s Board resolutions to protect all civil issues facing younger attorneys, minor- Assistant District Attorney, Award for leadership in my firm in rights. I will also advocate efforts to ities, women, and all of those with dif- Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office; routinely accepting appointments of promote fairness in the justice system, ferent viewpoints in order to work to- Villanova University School of Law. pro bono matters and supporting legal as well as to preserve and expand legal ward a greater social justice. I will sup- Association Activities: services and public interest organiza- services for persons in need, with the port the Bar Association’s service-ori- Member, Board of Governors (2004); tions in our community. In governing help of volunteer attorneys. The Bar ented programs to advance the profes- Chair, Criminal Justice Section (2003). our Association, I will commit the should also focus on new resources for sion as well as the perception of the Other Activities: same energy that has consistently dis- attorneys pressured by the increasing profession. Member, Pennsylvania and National tinguished my career achievements to demands of the “law business,” includ- I ask you to elect me to serve on the District Attorneys Associations; Pres- contribute to its legacy with progress ing balancing work and life. Board of Governors so that I may con- ident, Dorchester Building Council; to strengthen our community and to Since 1973, I have worked actively tribute my ideas, energy, and hard Treasurer, First Baptist Church of Phila- contribute to our City’s greatness. on several Association committees, and work to the advancement of our pro- delphia. currently serve as the Public Interest fession. Jeffrey B. McCarron Candidate’s Statement: Section representative to the Board of The Bar Association provides an Governors and as chair of the Women’s Jeffrey L. Dashevsky opportunity for lawyers to set aside the Rights Committee. My experience in Professional Background: adversary system and work together to the Association, legal services organi- Professional Background: Partner, Swartz Campbell LLC; improve the justice system and the Temple University Beasley School of zations and the private bar has honed Associate, Dashevsky, Horwitz, delivery of legal services. I have had Law. my ability to identify problems and DiSandro, Kuhn & Novello, P.C.; experience in the criminal justice sys- Association Activities: create innovative solutions. My success Widener University School of Law. tem of working cooperatively with includes the formation of task forces to Association Activities: Co-Chair, Professional Responsibil- other agencies on problems that affect ity Committee (2004); Member, State eliminate bias in the courts, the Chair, Compulsory Arbitration everyone: the courts, Defender Assoc- Civil Committee. continued on page 8 “Tangled Title” program, Philadelphia Committee; Chair, Caucus Five of the

PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / DECEMBER 2004 7 BOARD ELECTION mittee and treasurer of the Workers’ The Philadelphia Lawyer Magazine Edit- legal services, and to mentor young Compensation Section, I coordinated orial Board Member and contributor lawyers to achieve success. I have pro- continued from page 7 and moderated two CLE programs to (2002 to present); Founder and Chair, ven my ability as an Association leader, iation, the Police Department and the bring the level of programming to Business Law Section’s Human Resour- have the vision and integrity the Criminal Justice Section. committee members as is available to ces Committee (with Jane Dalton, 2000- Association needs to meet these chal- The Board of Governors is com- large-firm practitioners: the latter, a 02); Chair, Diversity Committee (2001); lenges and the willingness and desire posed of individuals of diverse back- joint effort by that Section, the Social Chair, Labor and Employment Law to serve the profession. grounds and areas of practice. As a Security and Legal Rights of Persons Committee (1999); Chair, Committee on prosecutor and member of a govern- with Disabilities Committees, Disability Women in the Profession (1996 to Eric G. Zajac ment agency, I can bring a perspective Law Project and Legal Clinic for the 1997). Numerous committee member- that will add balance to the composi- Disabled. ships over 13 years in the Association. Professional Background: tion of the Board. I have consistently I believe that the public’s under- Other Activities: Partner, Eisenberg, Rothweiler, participated in the Criminal Justice standing of the Code of Professional Part-time lecturer, Wharton School Schleifer, Weinstein & Winkler, P.C.; Section’s activities and can bring that Conduct within which we operate will of the University of Pennsylvania, Legal Villanova University School of Law. commitment to the Bar Association as improve our image as attorneys. I will Studies Department (teaching employ- Association Activities: a whole. promote the interests of the member- ment law and legal studies courses) Former member, Young Lawyers ship to the Board, diversity training, (1999 to 2004); Board Member, Anti- Division Executive Committee; and mentorship. I believe I have Joseph A. Prim Jr. Defamation League (1995 to present); Member, Federal Courts Committee; developed a reputation for integrity Chair, No Place for Hate Committee Active Participant, Teen Court. Professional Background: and fair dealing during my years at the (2002 to 2003); Chair, World of Differ- Other Activities: Bar. I promise to feature those values ence Committee (2003 to present); Partner, Duca and Prim; Boston Philadelphia Volunteers for the Ind- in my work for the Bar Association. Board Member, AIDS Law Project (1993 University School of Law. igent Program; Co-Chairperson, Old to 1996); Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association Activities: First U.C.C. Stewardship and Finance Association Commission on Women in Member, Board of Governors (Wor- Melissa A. Schwartz Committee; Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers the Profession (1996-present); kers’ Compensation Section Represen- Association; Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Professional Background: Pennsylvania “Super Lawyer” (2004); tative 2003); Co-Chair, Solo and Small Association. Associate, Naulty, Scaricamazza & Firm Committee (2001, 2002 and 2004); Pennsylvania’s “Best 50 Women in Candidate’s Statement: McDevitt, Ltd., Widener University Business” (1999). More than 35 CLE Co-Chair: Workers’ Compensation I am excited about the possibility of School of Law. presentations for PBI including devel- Committee (1994); Treasurer, Workers’ joining the Board of Governors, where Association Activities: oping first courses on the Diversity for Compensation Section (1996 to pre- I would continue to work hard advo- Member, Young Lawyers Division Law Firms and Legal Departments, the sent); Member, State Civil Committee cating issues important to all lawyers. Executive Committee (Chair, 2003); FMLA, Mental Disabilities and the ADA (1980 to present); Workers’ Compen- My firm has been very active in pro Charter Member, YLD Hamilton Circle; and Managing Your Legal Workforce. sation Section (1980 to present); Mem- bono work and has received the Justice Member, Commission on Judicial Sel- Candidate’s Statement: ber, Strategic Planning Committee Brennan Award several times. I have ection and Retention. In the years ahead, the Association (2002); Member, Long Range Plann- been personally committed to Phila- Other Activities: will face many challenges. Excellent ing/Finance Committee (2003). delphia VIP for more than 10 years. Member, Congregation Or Ami leadership, integrity and vision will be Other Activities: I recently completed a term with the Nursery School Fundraising critical to our ability to meet these Member, Pennsylvania Bar YLD Executive Committee, where I was Committee. challenges successfully. The Association Association Civil Litigation Section, active with the Lawyer in the Class- Candidate’s Statement: must safeguard our integrity and pro- Workers’ Compensation Section, Solo room Program and the Teen Court Pro- fessionalism in the face of pressing and Small Firm Practice Section; Mem- After serving on the Executive gram, among others. I have continued business imperatives. It must use tech- ber, House of Delegates; Member, Committee and as chair of the YLD, I to support the YLD’s programs and nology to facilitate our virtual partici- American Bar Association, General now wish to serve on the Board of events. I also remain involved in the pation through its Web site, list serves Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section, Governors. During my tenure with the Communities in Schools Program, for and related means. We must reach out Law Practice Management Section, Liti- YLD, I have learned a great deal about which I recently received recognition to other bar associations to collaborate gation Section; Member, Philadelphia the causes and concerns of both mem- for outstanding service. and partner in our efforts. We must and Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers bers of the organization and of the If I have the honor of being elected, continue to lead efforts to promote Associations; Charter Member, Friends community as a whole. I will not only speak to the issues advancement and full participation in of The Justinian Society; Supporter, As chair of the YLD, I championed already facing the Association, but will our profession of minority and women Boston University School of Law Public the cause of pro-bono work. As an also work hard to address other attorneys. We must be ever mindful of Interest Project; Brehon Law Society; attorney I feel it is important to pro- important issues challenging our pro- our responsibility to keep the doors of The Lawyers Club of Philadelphia; vide proper legal counsel to those peo- fession and its members. Charter Member, John Peter Zenger ple and organizations who cannot justice open to all through pro bono Law Society; The Union League, Mem- afford quality representation. It’s ber, House Committee; Chairman of important for firms and individuals to Fitness Center; Member, Lincoln Table realize the power and responsibility Management Committee; The Stage- with which we are entrusted. I take this Join your Section’s crafters, Director, Producer, Actor, Past trust very seriously. Member, Board of Directors; The I will bring a fresh perspective and Pennsylvania Society; The Philadelphia vibrancy to the Philadelphia Bar and or Committee’s List Serve Zoo; Philadelphia Museum of Art; The would be honored to serve on the Millay Club, Bishop Neumann High Board of Governors of this prestigious to stay in touch and School Alumni Association; Volunteer, organization. Philadelphia Volunteers for the Deborah Weinstein Indigent Program; Smithsonian keep up to date on the Associate; Patron, Riverbend; Lower Merion Conservancy; Bridlewild Trails; Professional Background: The Penn Club; The St. Andrew’s Founder and President, The latest Bar events. Visit Society of Philadelphia. Weinstein Firm; Temple University Candidate’s Statement: Beasley School of Law. www.philadelphiabar.org I have been active with Bar Association Activities: Association and civic activities Member, Board of Governors (2000- throughout my career. This year as co- 02); Member, Business Law Section Ex- for more information. chair of the Solo and Small Firm Com- ecutive Committee (2002 to present);

PHILADELPHIA 8 DECEMBER 2004 / BAR REPORTER 9 Seek 7 Seats on YLD Executive Committee

Alva Dimmerman Homolash Jones Kenny Manos McKenna Papianou Ryan

lize my efforts to assist local business assisted with recruiting. Additionally, I of programs that teach young lawyers Jeremy-Evan Alva with corporate and insurance matters. chaired the reunion committee for the the practical side of being a lawyer, If elected, I intend to use my St. Joseph’s University Class of 1998. As encourage the ethics in practice and Professional Background: Philadelphia ties and legal experience an Executive Committee member, I will foster treating adversaries (and of Assistant Public Defender, Defender to better serve the members of the YLD continue to serve the community and course, the court) with fairness and Association of Philadelphia; Temple and the citizens, groups and business work to bring the YLD members closer professional respect. I have been on University Beasley School of Law. in the community in which we work. I with the community and each other. the Board of Directors of the American Candidate’s Statement: look forward to working with my fel- Hellenic Lawyers Association for more I will bring a voice to the YLD that low members of the bar to accomplish Pauline J. Manos than two years where I assist in orga- has not been heard before. My diverse our goals. nizing events honoring accomplished experiences as a race relations major Professional Background: Greek-American professionals and and a public defender will enhance the Scott R. Jones Associate, Feldman & Pinto; Penn educating Greek-American lawyers on YLD. I represent people who have a State Dickinson School of Law. a variety of topics. I have also been a silent voice in our judicial system. It is Professional Background: Activities: member of the Philadelphia Trial imperative that someone speaks for Lawyers Association for two years and Associate, Pepper Hamilton LLP; Board of Directors, American them. As a member of the YLD’s have participated in telephone drives, New York University School of Law. Hellenic Lawyers Association; Member, Executive Committee I would represent fund-raising and the organizational Activities: Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association. the legal community and also help to efforts to protect victims’ rights in Member, Young Friends of LaSalle, Candidate’s Statement: ensure that a silent voice will be heard. Pennsylvania. American and Pennsylvania Bar I have been a member of the Harper J. Dimmerman Associations. Philadelphia Bar Association since I Daniel T.J. McKenna Candidate’s Statement: passed the Bar. I would very much Professional Background: My practice concentrates on merg- appreciate the opportunity to make a Professional Background: ers and acquisitions, securities matters contribution of my work and time to Principal, Law Offices of Harper J. Associate, Haines & Associates; Dimmerman; University of Miami Law and general corporate representation. my profession as a member of the YLD School. As a corporate attorney, I believe that I Executive Committee. I am supportive continued on page 10 Activities: would bring a different perspective to Member, Japanese-American Society the Executive Committee that would of Philadelphia, International Visitors help us attract and retain the support About the Candidates Council of Philadelphia. of the many corporate and other non- These nine candidates seek election to seven seats on the Young Lawyers Candidate’s Statement: litigation-focused attorneys in the city. Division (YLD) Executive Committee in the Association’s Annual Election on Dec. Personally, I have volunteered for As a plaintiff’s lawyer and member 7. Committee members serve three-year terms. Those candidates who receive the many community-based activities of a small firm and real estate compa- seven highest vote totals in the election will fill the positions. Published here is including Habitat for the Homeless, ny, I believe that my professional expe- information submitted by the candidates, who were invited to outline their pro- Young Friends of LaSalle Academy and rience will enhance my contribution to fessional background and provide a short statement. All candidates are members the American Red Cross. I intend to the Committee. Additionally, as I have in good standing of the Philadelphia Bar Association and the YLD. continue my participation in commu- been active with the Bar Association nity-based activities while a member over the past year, I have gained of the YLD Executive Committee. insight into the goals and aims of that Election Notice organization. Kristin Kenny Candidates For YLD Executive Committee Claudine Homolash Balloting for members of the Young Lawyers Division Executive Professional Background: Committee will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the Associate, Eizen Fineburg & Professional Background: Ballroom Level of the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue, Broad and McCarthy, P.C.; Temple University Associate, Anderson Kill & Olick, Walnut streets. The YLD election will be held concurrent with the Beasley School of Law. P.C.; Villanova University School of Association’s Annual Election of officers and members of the Board of Activities: Law. Governors. Member, American Association of Activities: This year, nine candidates are seeking election to seven seats available on Attorney-Certified Public Accountants Member, Pennsylvania Bar the Young Lawyers Division Executive Committee. Committee members serve Foundation. Association, Saint Joseph’s University three-year terms. Law Alumni Association. Volunteer, Candidate’s Statement: Candidates for Office Alzheimer’s Association. I have held several positions over Jeremy-Evan Alva Scott R. Jones Daniel T.J. McKenna Candidate’s Statement: the past several years evidencing my commitment to the city and the legal Harper J. Dimmerman Kristin Kenny John G. Papianou As an alum of St. Joseph’s community. I was managing editor of Claudine Homolash Pauline J. Manos Matthew M. Ryan University and Villanova University Temple Political and Civil Rights Law School of Law, and a Philadelphia resi- Note: Only members in good standing of the Association’s Young Lawyers Review and I was a member of the dent, I have a vested interest in work- Division may cast votes in this election. Attorneys are members of the Division Admissions Committee and the SBA. ing to strengthen the relationship if (1) they have not yet reached or reached in 2004 the age of 37, or (2) they Before attending law school, I worked between the Philadelphia community have not yet reached or reached in 2004 the third anniversary of their first at PriceWaterhouseCoopers where I and the young lawyers who practice in admission to the bar of any state. participated in Junior Achievement and it. Practicing insurance recovery, I uti-

PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / DECEMBER 2004 9 YLD ELECTION providing our community with the cal- member of the bar, I believe that we Associations. iber of events, programs and commu- have a responsibility to help those in continued from page 9 Candidate’s Statement: nity service opportunities that we have need, and toward that end I have rep- As a clerk and through the Ameri- Temple University Beasley School of to come to expect from the YLD. Thank resented numerous pro bono clients. can Inns of Court, I have learned the Law. you for your consideration. Beyond the legal arena, I am an active importance of scholarship and fellow- Activities: participant in an effort to revitalize the ship in the legal community. I would Member, Temple Law Alumni John G. Papianou South of South Street neighborhood as welcome the opportunity to participate Association, Pennsylvania Bar a member of SOSNA, and I have in the development of the city’s young Association. Professional Background: worked diligently to foster relation- lawyers through educational and ser- Candidate’s Statement: Associate, Montgomery, McCracken, ships between local politicians and vice programs, empowering YLD mem- As a board member of the Temple Walker & Rhoads, LLP; University of Philadelphia’s young lawyers. bers to become better advocates and Law Alumni Association, former presi- Pennsylvania Law School. counselors. Also, I would continue to dent of Temple’s SBA and a Big Brother Activities: Matthew M. Ryan instill that same sense of scholarship for TNT, I have developed relationships Member, American Hellenic Lawyers and fellowship in the neighborhood at with people throughout Philadelphia Association, American Bar Association Professional Background: large, whether through the People’s who have demonstrated an interest in Section of Litigation. Associate, Duane Morris LLP; Law School, the mock trial or the law strengthening bonds with our city’s My candidacy for a position on the University of Pennsylvania Law School. school outreach programs, expanding young lawyers. As an Executive Executive Committee of the Young Activities: the YLD’s outreach community Committee member of the YLD, I Lawyers Division is keyed to my strong Associate, American Inns of Court involvement wherever possible, intend to foster those relationships and interest in serving the legal and local (University of Pennsylvania Chapter); empowering each YLD member to assist my fellow committee members in communities in Philadelphia. As a Member, American, Pennsylvania Bar become a better neighbor as well.

LINE OFFICES again in 2001. She has been a trustee with the Women’s Law Project since Bar to Elect Officers, Board Members continued from page 6 1997 and was co-chair of Womens Way The Philadelphia Bar Association’s Annual Election of officers and mem- Corporate Campaign from 1995 to 1997. bers of the Board of Governors will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 7, from 8:30 Wilkinson also participated in forming, She is also a judge pro tem, Court of a.m. to 6 p.m. on the Ballroom Level of the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the and then presenting on behalf of the Common Pleas of Philadelphia, a medi- Bellevue, Broad and Walnut streets. Officers to be elected are Vice Association, the first Ruth Bader ator for the U.S. District Court for the Chancellor, secretary, assistant secretary, treasurer, assistant treasurer and Ginsburg Legal Writing Competition Eastern District of Pennsylvania and a five members of the Board of Governors for three-year terms. Award in the presence of Justices member of the Forum of Executive According to Article IV, Section 406, Paragraph B, “The election shall be Ginsburg and O’Connor in October Women. by (1) secret mailed ballot and (2) paper ballot or voting machine. In addi- 2003. Scott F. Cooper is a partner in the tion, Members may vote electronically over the Internet to the extent per- Wilkinson is a member of the Labor and Employment Department at mitted by law pursuant to procedures established by the Board to preserve Pennsylvania Bar Association, The Def- Blank Rome LLP and is a 1992 graduate the confidentiality of the Member’s vote and the integrity of the voting ense Research Institute, NAFE/”The of the Temple University Beasley process. Voting machines, if available, shall be preferred for in-person vot- Council,” The Insurance Women of the School of Law. ing, unless there is an election at which there is no contest. The position of Main Line/Legislation Committee and Within the Bar Association, he is the nominee on the ballot shall be determined by lot. The drawing of lots the Forum of Executive Women. currently co-chair of the Chancellor’s shall be conducted by the Judge of Elections not less than 25 days before Mary F. Platt is a partner and vice Task Force on Legal Education and the the Annual Meeting in the presence of the nominees and/or their repre- chair of the Litigation Department at Labor and Employment Law Comm- sentatives. The form of the ballot shall be prescribed by the Board. A ballot Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & ittee. He was a member of the Board of shall be sent by the Association by mail to every Association member eli- Rhoads, LLP and is treasurer of the Governors from 1998 to 2001 and was a gible to vote at least two weeks prior to the date set for the Annual Association. She received her J.D. from member of the Young Lawyers Divis- Meeting. A mailed ballot shall not be counted unless it has been received the Georgetown University Law Center ion Executive Committee from 1996 to at the office of the Association no later than 10:00 a.m. three business days in 1979. 1998. He was the YLD’s treasurer from prior to the date set for the Annual Meeting and in such manner as to pre- She has been a member of the 1997 to 1998 and financial secretary serve the confidentiality of the Member’s vote. The Judge of Elections shall Board of Governors since 1999 and from 1996 to 1998. He was a member of count the mailed ballots after the polls have been closed.” chaired the Federal Courts Committee the Philadelphia Bar Foundation Golf in 2000. She was co-chair of the Wo- Committee in 1998 and 2001. Candidates for Office men in the Profession Committee in Outside the Association, Cooper is a Vice Chancellor Board of Governors (elect five) 1997 and 1998 and has been a member member of the American Bar Jane L. Dalton Judy F. Berkman of the Nominating Committee, Brennan Association, Pyramid Club Board of Secretary Gregory F. Cirillo Award Committee and Sandra Day Governors, Temple Inn of Court (1995 John E. Savoth Jeffrey L. Dashevsky O’Connor Award Committee. She has to 1996) and the Multiple Sclerosis Assistant Secretary Jeffrey B. McCarron been a member of the Philadelphia Bar Leadership Class of 1996. Kathleen D. Wilkinson Matthew Perks Foundation’s Andrew Hamilton Circle Cooper is also a court-certified arbi- Treasurer Joseph A. Prim Jr. since 1999. trator for the Philadelphia Court of Mary F. Platt Melissa A. Schwartz Platt served as a volunteer with the Common Pleas and is a member of the Assistant Treasurer Deborah Weinstein Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indig- Temple University Beasley School of Scott F. Cooper Eric G. Zajac ent Program from 1998 to 1999 and Law Alumni/ae Executive Committee.

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PHILADELPHIA 10 DECEMBER 2004 / BAR REPORTER Minorities in the Profession Committee Judges Offer Practice Tips, Discuss Paths to Bench by Stacey Z. Jumper Pleas in 1995, spoke about what a “rare privilege” it is to be able to make an The one thing attorneys must do impact on people’s lives through her before entering any courtroom is “be position as a judge in the Philadelphia prepared,” a panel of judges told mem- Court of Common Pleas. She has been bers of the Minorities in the Profession driven by her mission to “do whatever Committee at a recent meeting. I could to make people’s lives better.” Philadelphia Court of Common In following this mission, Judge Pleas Judges Nitza I. Quinones Ransom directed a model court pro- Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judges Nitza I. Quinones Alejandro, Elizabeth Jackson Alejandro, Elizabeth Jackson and Lillian gram for seven years in the family and Lillian Harris Ransom discuss their experiences as judges. Harris Ransom also discussed what led court division that implemented com- Judge Jackson, who was appointed Quinones Alejandro moved to to their careers on the bench. plete system changes for dependency to her position on the Court of Philadelphia from Puerto Rico upon Judge Ransom, who was elected to cases, a model which has been fol- Common Pleas in 2001 and was elected graduation from law school, and even- the Philadelphia Court of Common lowed throughout the country. to the position later that year, gave tually became an attorney for the insight into her 30 years with the Veterans Administration where she Philadelphia Bar Association Budget for 2005 Family Court system in Philadelphia. worked for 12 years prior to becoming Judge Jackson began her career in the a judge. In order to run for a position Sources of Funds Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas on the Court of Common Pleas, Judge Family Division working in the proba- Quinones Alejandro resigned her posi- Membership Dues ...... $1,967,681 tion department during the day while tion with the federal government to Lawyer Referral Service ...... 371,450 she went to law school at night. Upon lead a full-time campaign. Despite Committee Programs ...... 13,000 graduation, she spent time as a master words of discouragement and the fact Publications ...... 325,000 Interest and Dividends ...... 12,250 in the juvenile branch reviewing DHS that she was not sponsored by any Royalty Income ...... 453,333 matters before moving to the support party or ward leader, she was able to Management Fee ...... 10,000 master’s unit where she eventually obtain the position, which she has held Special Events ...... 221,500 became chief support master. Judge for the past 13 years. It was during her YLD Program ...... 8,000 Outside Groups ...... 100,000 Jackson now sits on the bench of the campaign that she developed the “thick Other Income (including catering and reproduction costs) ...... 113,000 Family Division, where she utilizes the skin” necessary in the judicial profes- Total Funds ...... $3,595,214 technology available to her to formu- sion, she said. Application of Funds late questions regarding prior records During this discussion, these three of a party in order to make the best women encouraged attorneys to Program Services decisions in her cases. become active in their communities Lawyer Referral ...... 373,118 Committee Activities ...... 35,000 Judge Quinones Alejandro, who, in and share their skills and interests with Meeting Services and Special Events ...... 344,000 1991, was the first Hispanic woman others, especially if an attorney is Communications ...... 88,034 elected as a judge to the Philadelphia interested in running for a judicial Contributions ...... 131,000 Legal Services ...... 7,150 Court of Common Pleas, spoke about position some day. Publications ...... 35,807 her transition from a federal govern- Member Services ...... 105,772 ment position to an elected position on Stacey Z. Jumper, an associate with Post & Schell, P.C., is an associate editor of the Philadelphia Bar Reporter. Executive ...... 208,658 the Court of Common Pleas. Judge Finance and Administration ...... 194,685 YLD Program ...... 58,000 Overhead ...... 236,255 Total Program Services ...... $1,817,479 Support Services Salaries ...... 1,277,433 Benefits ...... 413,941 Stationery, Postage and Office Expense ...... 85,850 ATTORNEY DISIPLINARY/ETHICS MATTERS Total Support Services ...... $1,777,224

Total Application of Funds ...... $3,594,703 Net of All Activities ...... $511 Representation, Consultation and Expert Testimony in Matters Involving Ethical Issues Board OKs $3.59M Budget and/orthe Rules of Professional Conduct

The Board of Governors has app- new projects to unveil as the new year JAMES C. SCHWARTZMAN, ESQ. roved the Association’s $3,595,214 bud- approaches, and one of the positive Schwartzman & Associates, P.C. get for 2005. The budget, approved at features of them is that they will not the Board’s Oct. 29 meeting, represents cost a lot of money. So we are basically 1760 Market St. 12th Floor Phila., PA 19103 a 1.2 percent increase over the 2004 prepared to spend what we have spent (215) 563-2233 spending plan. in recent years, but to do even more The budget includes a 5 percent for our members,” he said. increase in Association dues. The 2005 budget also includes funds Former Chairman, Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of “The budget reflects our devotion to for the five-year survey of Bar mem- Pennsylvania; Former Chairman Continuing Legal Education Board effective use of our dues through effi- bers and the bi-annual survey of the of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania; ciencies in the way we communicate Commission on Judicial Selection and Former Federal Prosecutor with our members and the public,” said Retention. Funding for a 2005 Bench- Chancellor-Elect Andrew A. Chirls. Bar Conference has also been included AV Rated “We will have a lot of interesting in the spending plan.

PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / DECEMBER 2004 11 Hundreds Gather at Borgata for Bench-Bar Photo by Mark A. Tarasiewicz Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chief Justice Ralph J. Cappy listens to a question from the audience during the Opening Luncheon as Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas President Photo by Jeff Lyons Judge Frederica A. Massiah-Jackson looks on. Chancellor Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua greets Philadelphia District Attorney Lynne Abraham (left) and Supreme Court Justice Sandra Schultz Newman at the Closing Luncheon. respective fields,” Lindy said. Judge Massiah-Jackson said the In his remarks at the Opening Lun- judges of the First Judicial District by Jeff Lyons and Mark A. Tarasiewicz legial atmosphere with so many of my cheon, Justice Cappy called the Bench- reach out to the community and speak colleagues from the bar,” said Jeffrey M. Bar “an opportunity for the judges to on both national and international Nearly 500 attorneys and judges Lindy, chair of the Bench-Bar Confer- come out of the reclusive nature of the forums. “Our judges are moving for- gathered for a weekend of education ence. job and mingle with the ranks. We can ward. We are dynamic members of the and camaraderie as the Association “We’ve talked about civility in the learn from you on how to make things community,” she said. held its 40th Bench-Bar Conference at Bar Association for as long as I can better,” he said. Philadelphia Municipal Court the Borgata Casino Hotel & Spa in remember, but civility doesn’t happen Justice Cappy also lauded the turn- President Judge Louis A. Presenza said Atlantic City on Nov. 5 and 6. through executive fiat or well-meaning around of the First Judicial District over Municipal Court is the only court with It was the first Bench-Bar Confer- platitudes. Civility comes about the past 10 years. “The First Judicial which 90 percent of the people in ence in Atlantic City in 17 years and through constant interaction of all the District has gone from one of the most Philadelphia will ever come into con- featured more than 100 state and city different participants in our legal sys- troubled in the country to one of the tact. judges, many of whom served as tem, which includes lawyers from both best courts in the country. It is a truly “We deal with between 200,000 and speakers and panelists on CLE pro- sides and judges. It’s very hard to be unprecedented and remarkable turn- 225,000 cases each year,” Judge Pres- grams. Pennsylvania Supreme Court unprofessional with someone when around,” he said. “Everyone deserves enza said, making it among the five Chief Justice Ralph J. Cappy and other you’ve broken bread with them,” he credit for this.” largest court systems in the nation. judicial leaders addressed the said. “That’s one of the things that the President Judge Frederica A. He said he expects electronic case Conference at the Opening Luncheon, Bench-Bar is all about.” Massiah-Jackson of the Philadelphia filing to be up and running by Febru- while Supreme Court Justice Sandra There were 18 CLE courses available Court of Common Pleas followed Jus- ary 2005. “We will do whatever we Schultz Newman and Philadelphia and attendees could receive as many as tice Cappy’s comments, adding that have to do to make our court as effec- District Attorney Lynne Abraham offer- 6.5 CLE credits from the conference. “I “our courts are on a roll for justice. Our tive as possible.” ed remarks at the Closing Luncheon. made sure that I stopped in and spent commitment in the Court of Common At the Closing Luncheon, “It was tremendously satisfying and 10 or 15 minutes in each CLE and the Pleas is to uphold and advance the Philadelphia District Attorney Lynne enjoyable to see the 100-plus members courses were just fantastic. I was rivet- cause of justice. We are interested in Abraham detailed many of the public of the judiciary in an informal and col- ed, learning from the experts in their breaking down the barriers to justice.” continued on page 13

Amended Professional Conduct Rules Explained by Expert Panel By Jeff Lyons “These rules are something we need to have. We want to send the right The Pennsylvania Rules of message to the public about the way Professional Conduct were amended to we conduct business,” Justice Nigro establish greater uniformity, Pennsyl- said. vania Supreme Court Justice Russell M. Wilkinson said Pennsylvania has Photo by Jeff Lyons Panelists (from left) Abraham C. Reich, Thomas G. Wilkinson, Roberta D. Pichini, Thomas Nigro told a panel on Nov. 5 at the adopted the American Bar Associa- J. Elliott and Justice Russell M. Nigro discussed the amended Rules of Professional Conduct Association’s Bench-Bar Conference. tion’s model rules amendments. Forty- during the first day of the Bench-Bar Conference. Justice Nigro was joined on the four states have now adopted the panel by moderator Abraham C. Reich, amendments, he said. The definitions in Rule 1.0 have now conflict of interest area) to ensure that former Chancellor of the Association; Reich and the panel presented a become part of the rules. Among the clients are given meaningful disclo- Thomas J. Elliott; Roberta D. Pichini; “Top 10” list, highlighting changes to definitions is informed consent, which sures before they are asked to waive and Thomas G. Wilkinson. the rules. Among the highlights: is used in the rules (particularly in the continued on page 14

PHILADELPHIA 12 DECEMBER 2004 / BAR REPORTER BENCH-BAR continued from page 12 Technology’s service programs in which the District Attorney’s Office has been involved. Advantages “I decided that, when I [became] district attorney, I would kind of look around and see how a modern prose- are Explored cutor addresses issues, which for me by Genna Viozzi became matters of public help,” Abraham said. “You can fear it. Or you can embrace The programs include Urban it.” That’s Pennsylvania Supreme Court Genesis, a nonprofit crime prevention Justice J. Michael Eakin’s take on tech- program. For two years, the program nology and its place in the courtroom. has partnered with PECO Energy to Photo by Jeff Lyons He chooses to embrace it, and encour- speak with 7th and 8th graders in the Bench-Bar Conference Chair Jeffrey M. Lindy (right) meets with Ronald A. Kovler (left), ages other legal professionals to do the Philadelphia school system about Chair of the Board of Governors, and Chancellor Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua prior to the Saturday same. crime prevention, job training and job morning seminars. The Bench-Bar Conference seminar readiness. “Using Trial Technology in a Jury Trial: The program also includes the Spirit Learn the Art of PowerPoint, DVD, and Awards, in which Urban Genesis funds Much, Much More!” explored a lawyer’s college scholarships for deserving stu- options for bringing evidence to life dents, and Tools for Schools, which through the use of modern technology. raises money for school supplies The CLE program was moderated by through a partnership with Cigna course planner Scott P. Sigman, an Foundation. assistant district attorney for Philadel- Another program, Kids Building phia. Panelists included Justice Eakin, Bridges, provided a substantial dona- Daniel J. Mann, Stephen N. Najarian, tion to the North Philadelphia YMCA Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas for computers to allow kids to commu- Judge Peter F. Rogers and Daniel S. nicate with their suburban counter- Weinstock. parts in order to help bridge the cul- Sigman encouraged course atten- ture gap. The D.A.’s Office also recently dees who have not yet done so, to launched its 12th annual food drive for check out Courtoom 625 in City Hall, a variety of nonprofit organizations. Photo by Jeff Lyons which is considered the model for Other recent programs backed by Michelle Skalsky and Michael Simon first high-tech courtrooms in Philadelphia; corporate donations include: a booklet met at the 1977 Bench-Bar Conference at and to begin incorporating the best in helping children get through the often- Atlantic City’s Deauville Hotel. The couple cutting-edge technology into their Photo by Mark A. Tarasiewicz traumatic experience of going to court; Philadelphia Municipal Court President was celebrating their 26th wedding cases. posters and bilingual booklets dis- Judge Louis J. Presenza addresses the anniversary at the Grand Reception at the Judge Rogers said he views under- cussing domestic violence; and a class- Conference. Bench-Bar on Nov. 5 standing technology on the Bench as a room poster promoting multicultural- prerequisite to being efficient and sav- ism. ing time. In 1999, he developed a data- Abraham also discussed the success- base program through which he and es of the Institute for Leadership his colleagues are able to call up the Education, Advancement, and details of any case, at any time. Development, Inc. (I-LEAD), a While Judge Rogers admits that the Pennsylvania nonprofit leadership program is limited, in that it is a flat training program that she chairs. David program that only collects information, Castro is the program’s president and it suits his needs. Through this data- chief executive officer. base, he is able to access all informa- Additionally, Abraham discussed her tion needed to report to the Sentencing office’s partner program for Latino Committee. families with limited access to medical He said the program is a way to get care, as well as a program created with many judges away from the days of the help of the Bar Association in “writing trial notes on the inside of a which senior lawyer volunteers help manila legal size folder.” elder victims navigate the court system. Photo by Jeff Lyons There are also countless benefits to Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Administrative Judge James J. Fitzgerald III and his Also at the Closing Luncheon, technology in front of the bench, the wife Carol meet with Philadelphia Phillies Vice President Michael Stiles (right), the former Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justice panel stressed. U.S. Attorney, at the Grand Reception. Sandra Schultz Newman, the liaison “The most effective thing you can do justice to the First Judicial District, dis- A. Chirls has appointed Family Law there would be enough Commerce with technology in a case is during the cussed the need for a centralized loca- Section Chair Carolyn M. Zack as the Court cases to sustain it as “always a cross examination,” said Weinstock, tion for Family Court that would be Association’s liaison to the Court on the working division,” she added. who briefly touched on the importance user-friendly for all. new Family Court location project. Justice Newman said the First of video testimonials in trial. “When “My goal is to have a Family Court Justice Newman also acknowledged Judicial District has successfully intro- the witness changes his answer on the building that will be a new building Chancellor Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua’s duced digital recording technology as a stand, you can show the jury his video that will house all areas of Family hard work over the past year to estab- means of creating a court record in deposition.” Court,” Justice Newman said. “We have lish a separate Commerce Court divi- selected courtrooms in the Criminal All panelists advised attendees to be these problems, and it’s because of the sion of the First Judicial District. If Justice Center, and at Family Court confident with their ability to properly facility.” Commerce Court became a separate locations at 34 S. 11th St. and 1801 Vine operate any technology that theyu are Although one prospective building division, the law mandates that three St. The District is also engaged in dis- using. The courtroom is not the place was sold by the city, other locations are full-time judges be permanently aster planning initiatives, with Justice for trial and error. Many lawyers hire under consideration, she said. assigned to it, Justice Newman said. Newman serving as chair of the technology services to ensure the Association Chancellor-Elect Andrew Further research is needed to see if statewide Security Committee. smooth presentation of evidence.

PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / DECEMBER 2004 13 Injury CLE Reviews Changes in Worker’s Comp Law by Genna Viozzi Sitting on the panel were Pennsylvania relationship between the claimant’s information they need.” Workers’ Compensation Bureau Judges attorney and the insurance company. In the workers’ compensation arena, Panelists at the Bench-Bar seminar Martin B. Burman and Pamela Santoro; Much was said on the benefit of pick- there are judges who will mediate for “Handling the Personal Injury Case attorneys Joseph DeRita, Robert J. ing up the phone and calling the free, eliminating the need to hire an Involving Workers’ Compensation Mongeluzzi and Andrew K. Touch- insurance contact. arbitrator. Many lawyers are unaware Implications” reviewed changes in stone; and insurance adjuster Darren “Communication is key,” Craine of this service and Judge Santoro workers’ compensation laws and Craine, who represented the insurance explained, encouraging cooperation encouraged them to use this valuable details of Section rules. companies’ view on personal injury between attorneys and adjusters. “You service. More information on the ser- The panelists included experts from claims. can get what you need by calling the vice can be found on the Internet at every aspect of the legal process. The hot topic of the day was the insurance adjuster and giving them the www.dli.state.pa.us.

CONDUCT Committee on the Legal Rights of Lesbians and Gay Men continued from page 12 conflicts. Diversity in the Workplace Stressed Rule 4.4 says a lawyer must inform a sender that he or she has received an unintentional by Lawrence S. Felzer advertising, domestic partner bene- certain goals met by the law firm. fax. Reich said the attorney who received the fits, the number of LGBT staff and After this agreement is signed, it is fax is allowed to read the fax or use the infor- The importance of diversity in firm sponsorships of nonprofit important to let the firm know you, mation within it. the workplace was the topic of Doug fundraising events. By asking these as the customer, are checking in Wilkinson said Rule 7.3 has been amended Coblens, executive vice president of questions, the customer is sending with the timeline. It can also be so that attorneys are no longer permitted to Discovery Communications Inc., as the message these factors are impor- helpful to suggest looking at anoth- provide advice or solicit clients using Internet he addressed a recent meeting of the tant. Coblens said if the firm doesn’t er law firm as a model of what you “instant messaging” programs or in Internet Association’s Committee on the Leg- understand the importance of these are asking. Coblens also relayed his chat rooms. Reich said the change was made al Rights of Lesbians and Gay Men. factors, the process of explaining the background and discussed his first because clients would be “vulnerable to a pow- He also discussed encouraging importance can be educational. jobs after graduation from law erful lawyer.” other law firms to implement prac- When retaining a firm, it is im- school 15 years ago, both in a large Elliott said Rule 2.4 now clearly defines the tices that encourage hiring and portant for the customer to enforce firm in New York where he was the roles of lawyers as third-party neutrals. Lawyers retention of lesbian, gay, bisexual what the firm has agreed to do. Co- only lawyer “out” at the firm, and at who serve as mediators and arbitrators must and transgender (LGBT) employees. blens said this can be done by in- a smaller firm where anti-gay jokes make it clear to unrepresented parties that they Coblens explained the way to get cluding language with goals in were told all the time. Coblens con- are not representing them. other law firms your company does independent contractor agreements trasted this with today’s more Pichini said clients must now be involved in business with is through financial and retainer agreements, including accepting attitudes. discussions about fee splitting between attor- pressure. Generally, when shopping audit provisions. He said it is critical to include a written timeline of Lawrence S. Felzer, development coordinator of the neys. She said any referral fee must bear a pro- for outside counsel, most companies SeniorLAW Center, is an associate editor of the portion of work done for that fee. look at fee structure and expertise. when the customer wants to see Philadelphia Bar Reporter. The pro bono service rule has been amend- He recommended also looking at ed to facilitate pro bono service to a greater de- how law firms value diversity in gree without mandating that it be done (Rule their workplace. Coblens said you Funding Sought for Halpin Scholarship 6.1). can get better work out of law firms Donations are being sought to fund the Sean Halpin Memorial The panel also indicated that Rule 1.18, deal- that value diversity in their work- Scholarship, established by the Philadelphia Foundation in memory of ing with a lawyer’s duty to prospective clients, places. At his company, he said it is the late Reed Smith LLP partner. has been published for comment (the comment very useful to have people from dif- This scholarship will be awarded to a student in Philadelphia, with specifics to be announced at a later date. Donations are tax deductible period has ended). The rule is expected to be ferent backgrounds when the com- and may be made by mailing a contribution to Philadelphia Foundation, adopted soon by the Supreme Court. pany is working on international 1234 Market St., Suite 1800, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107. Checks should be Rule 1.8(j) has been revised to prohibit attor- projects. A general cultural sensitivi- made payable to Philadelphia Foundation and indicate on the check neys from having sexual relationships with ty helps a great deal when viewing memo line “Sean Halpin Scholarship Fund.” clients. Reich joked that since the new rule international content. Halpin, who died in July, served on the boards of the Center for doesn’t take effect until 2005, “you can have sex When shopping for a law firm, Lesbian and Gay Civil Rights and the AIDS Law Project, and did pro with clients until January. After that, forget it.” the firm can be asked for their firm bono work for clients of both of these agencies as well as Philadelphia The only way a sexual relationship is permitted, profile, including hiring and recruit- VIP. He had also been active in the Association’s Young Lawyers Division. Reich said, is if it existed prior to representation. ment practices, publications used for

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PHILADELPHIA 14 DECEMBER 2004 / BAR REPORTER Were You a Part of This Success? BAR FOUNDATION by Edward F. Chacker to do. It does not make me better or parenting decisions for his grandson? more important than the other person. None of these people had even a Thank you. It is simply an acknowledgement that moment’s hesitation in saying thank- It’s only two words, but it’s strange someone wanted to do something for you. Did that make them weaker or how difficult it can be for many peo- you. It’s a nice feeling. less worthy as a person than the indi- ple to say. In previous columns I have report- vidual or organization providing the From my vantage point, it seems ed to you the words of appreciation help? harder for men than women. Ever see from many of the individuals we have We have all experienced the feeling two guys arguing over the check for been able to help this year. of someone offering their gratitude for lunch or dinner as if either one could Remember Donna, the young girl a job well done. But you will agree the joy that, on a bad day at the office, not afford to pay? I will admit for a who was moved from house to house that this thank-you — for affecting the you pull up from your memory and long time that was me, but as usual until one of our grantees was able to future quality of someone’s life — is so remind yourself of why you wanted to my better half explained to me that step in and find her a stable and lov- special it is almost overwhelming. It be a lawyer. sometimes it’s not only easier to accept ing home? Or Rasheed, the grandfa- lights up your body, the joy goes into Deep down we all want to make a the gesture, but simply the right thing ther who wanted the right to make the brain and just does not stop. It’s continued on page 16 Bar Foundation’s Andrew Hamilton Circle Members The following is a list of Stephen A. Cozen Herbert F. Goodrich, Jr. George Martin Bernard G. Segal, dec’d Andrew Hamilton Circle Harold Cramer Allan H. Gordon Gregory H. Mathews Daniel Segal members who are current in Joseph C. Crawford Michael M. Goss Donald E. Matusow Richard S. Seidel their commitment. Members Anthony B. Creamer III Richard D. Greenfield James J. McEldrew, III Kenneth Shear of the circle pledge $10,000 Jane Leslie Dalton Dianne M. Greitzer, dec’d Gerald A. McHugh, Jr. Carol Nelson Shepherd each, payable over 10 years, to Doreen S. Davis Martin Greitzer Michael P. McKenna Madeline M. Sherry the Foundation’s endowment. Thomas A. Decker Clifford E. Haines Leslie Anne Miller David S. Shrager The Foundation distributes Carl H. Delacato, Jr. Hon. William F. Hall, Jr., dec’d Peter S. Miller Morris M. Shuster grants annually to more than Andre L. Dennis William T. Hangley Neil I. Mittin Richard M. Shusterman 30 law-related public interest Francis P. Devine, III Stephen J. Harmelin Robert J. Mongeluzzi Hon. Alan K. Silberstein organizations that assist those Harry T. Devine, dec’d Judith E. Harris H. Laddie Montague, Jr. Robert J. Simmons in need in Philadelphia. John M. Dodig Gregory M. Harvey James F. Mundy Joel Harvey Slomsky Kenneth E. Aaron Diana S. Donaldson Peter Hearn Benjamin R. Neilson Marc J. Sonnenfeld Steven A. Ager, M.D. Joseph M. Donley Robert C. Heim Mary Ellen Nepps Shanin Specter Thomas A. Allen James J. Donohue Joseph H. Hennessy, dec’d Arthur Newbold Larry H. Spector Catherine Apothaker Albert Dragon C. Clark Hodgson, Jr. Francis P. Newell Gerald W. Spivack Mitchell L. Bach James W. Durham David N. Hofstein Robert A. Newman Sara M. Staman Alexis Leslie Barbieri Fredric S. Eisenberg Thomas More Holland Michael P. O’Connor Julius M. Steiner Michael F. Barrett Stewart J. Eisenberg Ruben Honik Patrick J. O’Connor Joan N. Stern E. Harris Baum Dianne B. Elderkin Mayer Horwitz Carl Oxholm, III Frederick Strober Lawrence J. Beaser Neil G. Epstein George W. Howard, III John P. Penders Joseph A. Sullivan Hon. Harold Berger Carl B. Everett Carol G. Huff Roberta D. Pichini John S. Summers Judy F. Berkman Christopher C. Fallon, Jr. Joseph H. Jacovini Bennett G. Picker Dennis R. Suplee Leonard A. Bernstein Thomas M. Federman Matthew H. Kamens David H. Pittinsky David T. Sykes Marshall A. Bernstein Alan M. Feldman Rosalind T. Kaplan Mary F. Platt Audrey C. Talley Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua H. Thomas Felix, II Jack B. Katz Manny D. Pokotilow Mark W. Tanner Pete Bewley Arlene Fickler Alexander Kerr Samuel H. Pond Philip B. Toran Allen D. Black Stuart D. Fiel, dec’d Paul S. Kimbol A. Michael Pratt Michael J. Trudgeon Harris T. Bock Jack L. Foltz Patrick W. Kittredge Andrew S. Price Paul A. Tufano Joseph T. Bodell, Jr. Don P. Foster Justin P. Klein Carl S. Primavera David Unkovic Jerome E. Bogutz Joseph H. Foster Thomas R. Kline David B. Pudlin Joseph F. Van Horn, Jr. Thomas R. Bond Lawrence J. Fox Eve Biskind Klothen Helen P. Pudlin Scott L. Vernick Stephen C. Braverman John W. Frazier, IV Harold E. Kohn, dec’d Arthur G. Raynes J. Scott Victor Marc G. Brecher Hope S. Freiwald Joseph C. Kohn Abraham C. Reich Joseph C. Vignola Ralph W. Brenner Karl A. Fritton Martin M. Krimsky Stephanie Resnick Robert P. Vogel Doris DelTosto Brogan Louis W. Fryman Susanna E. Lachs Joseph F. Ricchiuti Jonathan C. Waller Thomas A. Brophy Nancy H. Fullam Sayde J. Ladov Elaine M. Rinaldi Frederick M. Walton, Jr. Carter R. Buller Joseph W. Fullem Robert D. Lane, Jr. Christopher W. Ritchie Thomas J. Wehner Theodore J. Caldwell, Jr. Richard F. Furia Howard I. Langer F. Philip Robin Norman J. Weinstein Thomas Colas Carroll, dec’d Arthur S. Gabinet Dale G. Larrimore Andrew R. Rogoff Sol H. Weiss Timothy J. Carson Hon. Abraham J. Gafni Hon. Anne E. Lazarus Richard M. Rosenbleeth Ralph G. Wellington Edward F. Chacker Rudolph Garcia Jerry M. Lehocky Lee Rosenfeld William A. Whiteside, Jr. Hon. Ida K. Chen Andrew G. Gay Thomas A. Leonard Kenneth M. Rothweiler Steven G. Wigrizer Nicholas E. Chimicles Nancy J. Gellman William L. Leonard Michael J. Rotko Amy E. Wilkinson Andrew A. Chirls Robert C. Gerlach Jeffrey R. Lerman Robert A. Rovner Deborah R. Willig David L. Cohen Alexander Giacobetti S. Gerald Litvin Thomas B. Rutter Nancy J. Winkler Lenard A. Cohen Amy B. Ginensky Edward W. Madeira, Jr. Patrick T. Ryan, dec’d Ezra Wohlgelernter Stewart L. Cohen David F. Girard-diCarlo Stephen A. Madva Shawn V. Sauls Ronald L. Wolf Robert J. Coleman Howard Gittis Gregory T. Magarity Stuart H. Savett Stanley R. Wolfe Marvin Comisky M. Norman Goldberger Fred T. Magaziner Howard D. Scher Charles R. Wright Matthew J. Comisky Joel S. Goldhammer David H. Marion Charles J. Schleifer Arlene M. Yocum Douglas P. Coopersmith Richard M. Golomb James M. Marsh Pam H. Schneider Joanne E. Zack

PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / DECEMBER 2004 15 Andrew Hamilton Ball: “An Evening in Camelot”

Above left, Andrew Hamilton Ball Co-Chairs Marnie and Alexander Kerr (center) are joined by Leon W. Tucker and Judge Petrese B. Tucker (left) and Jane L. Dalton and Thomas Holly at the Ball on Nov. 13 at the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue. Above right, Vice Chancellor Alan M. Feldman (left) meets with Morris M. Shuster, Margaret Moy and Chancellor Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua. At right, Ball Co-Chairs Theresa Italiano and Alexander Giacobetti pose for the camera. At left, Philadelphia Bar Foundation President Edward F. Chacker and his wife, Sheila, take a break from the dance floor to mingle with guests at the Ball. The event raised $260,000 to help reach the Bar Foundation’s goal of funding equal justice for all. PHILADELPHIA BAR FOUNDATION ADVOCATES FOR JUSTICE Anonymous Donor Robert J. Coleman Allan H. Gordon Leslie A. Miller Hon. Arlin M. Adams Robert C. Daniels Martin Greitzer Robert J. Mongeluzzi Laurance E. Baccini Francis P. Devine III Judith E. Harris Jonathan Ostroff Harris T. Bock Alan M. Feldman Hon. Bruce W. Kauffman Arthur G. Raynes Edward F. Chacker Laura A. Feldman Robert D. Lane Jr. Abraham C. Reich Andrew A. Chirls Richard M. Golomb Gerald A. McHugh Jr. Audrey C. Talley Photos by Mark Garvin

BAR FOUNDATION predatory lenders that jeopardize the We also had the honor of awarding directly to our endowment, which is home these people are trying to pre- three Morris M. Shuster fellowships to currently $3.8 million. The endowment continued from page 15 serve for their children. Sofia Memon of Community Legal in turn allows us, under a strict spend- difference in the lives of others — not I can list story after story, many Services, Laval Miller-Wilson of the ing policy, to subsidize the money we just our families but also those who with happy endings, because of your Juvenile Law Center and Margaret raise yearly to make grants. did not get the same breaks we did, or generosity of both time and money. Moy of the Defender Association of Some two years ago then-president did not do as well with the same But when all is said and done, the pro- Philadelphia. of the Foundation Gerald McHugh opportunities. No matter how you cast fessional legal service worker can do The fellowships assist public inter- came up with a plan to double this it, we are in a position to help. more than any of us, simply because est lawyers who have completed five fund. We would ask for individual Unfortunately, no matter how many they do it day-in and day-out. or more years of service, but continue pledges of $25,000, payable over three lawyers provide pro bono services, If I gave each of our grantees an to face large student loan obligations years, to build the endowment. It took and how much credit for hours opportunity to tell their stories, they that threaten their ongoing service as nine months just to come up with a worked our generous law firms give, would make you cry, and hopefully public interest lawyers. It’s Morrie’s name for the group: ADVOCATES FOR we always need the professional staffs smile because of a happy resolution by way of saying thank-you for the life he JUSTICE. This list of those generous of the legal services community. These a lawyer. If there is another answer, has been able to live because of his and committed lawyers appears above. are the 30 providers of direct legal ser- such as a magic wand held by the profession. The full-page ad in this Needless to say, membership vices that we support financially. politicians, I wish this holiday they newspaper reflects the support for the opportunities are available in both At sometime in all my articles you would waive it. Andrew Hamilton Ball, where we groups. You can wait for my telephone expect me to talk about giving money On Saturday, Nov. 13, we held the raised $260,000 net. I have already call or simply step forward on your to the Foundation. Some have argued Andrew Hamilton Ball celebrating “An thanked these firms and individuals, own. You will receive a big thank-you. that I am too concerned about raising Evening in Camelot.” Some 450 people but again I’d like to say THANK YOU. Finally, I’d like to extend my thank- money, and I will admit to a passion came to celebrate, but not until we It makes me feel good and I know the you to the Board of Trustees of the about the goal of your Bar Foundation: held what has become an important grantees want to say thank-you as Philadelphia Bar Foundation, EQUAL JUSTICE FOR ALL. part of the Ball: a 15-minute program well. Foundation Executive Director Maybe it’s growing up in the where we said thank-you to Peggy On the previous page there is a list Maureen Mingey, and to all of you, Sixties, seeing the water hoses used on McCausland for her Herculean work of those who have committed and who support your Bar Foundation in Americans by other Americans simply on behalf of children, and a thank-you lived up to the commitment of being its goal to fund equal justice for all. because of their color. Or seeing hard- to the law firm of Schnader Harrison members of the Andrew Hamilton working men and women living pay- Segal & Lewis for its institutional Circle. These men and women pledged Edward F. Chacker, a partner at Gay, Chacker & Mittin, check to paycheck, preyed upon by approach to pro bono legal service. $10,000 over 10 years. This money goes P.C., is president of the Philadelphia Bar Foundation.

PHILADELPHIA 16 DECEMBER 2004 / BAR REPORTER PHILADELPHIA BAR FOUNDATION Proudly Thanks The Sponsors of The 2004 Andrew Hamilton Ball AN EVENING IN CAMELOT Our sponsors help us to provide grants to local legal services organizations that are helping to provide Access to Justice for all Philadelphians. The Board of Trustees of the Philadelphia Bar Foundation gratefully acknowledges the generous contributions of the following individuals, law firms and businesses sharing our commitment to promoting access to justice for all members of our community. Their support will have a tangible impact on the lives of thousands of Philadelphians struggling with poverty, abuse and discrimination. CHAMPION OF JUSTICE

GERALD A. MCHUGH, JR.

RAYNES MCCARTY TRIAL AND APPELLATE LAWYERS

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PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / DECEMBER 2004 17 Dec. 14 Panel Program to Address Media Coverage The Public Interest Section will pre- Panelists will include Harriet Lessy, sent a free panel program, “Accessing principal of BuzzCommunications LLC the Media: How to Get Your Message and former Philadelphia Daily News Out,” on Tuesday, Dec. 14 at noon at reporter; Susan Greenbaum, producer the Association’s headquarters, 1101 for WHYY 91 FM’s “Radio Times”; Market St., in the 11th floor Confer- Yvonne Dennis, city desk editor at the ence Center. The program is co-spon- Philadelphia Daily News; Jill Chernekoff, sored by the Association’s Bar-News CEO of Chernekoff Communications Media Committee. and former Fox “Ten O’Clock News” anchor; and Julie Stoiber of The Go Online and Stay in Touch Trains on Display Philadelphia Inquirer city desk. The Public Interest Section is chaired at Reading Terminal by Karen L. Detamore. The Bar-News Subscribe to Do you have a few minutes before Media Committee is chaired by Arline or after a meeting at the Bar Jolles Lotman. Bar Reporter Online Association? Though the program is designed for The Reading Terminal Holiday law-related public interest agencies and and get the latest Bar Railroad has been unveiled in the similar nonprofit groups, all members lobby of Reading Terminal Headhouse of the Association are invited to attend. at 12th and Market Streets. The event is free. Lunch will be pro- Association news in your The huge new railroad display fea- vided for those who have made a tures five train lines running through reservation in advance. To reserve, send e-mail every Monday miniature scenes, including a baseball name, firm/company, address and diamond, circus, mountain ski village phone number, along with a check for and more. The tracks are more than $7.50 made payable to the Philadel- To sign up for this free service, 400 feet in length and are mounted on phia Bar Association, to: “Public Inter- a waist-high platform that measures est Section Dec. 14 Media Panel,” Phila- visit www.philadelphiabar.org 18 by 25 feet. delphia Bar Association, 1101 Market and click on “Publications” The display is free and will be St., Philadelphia, PA 19107-2911. For open until Jan. 8 from 10 a.m. to 7 more information, call 215-238-6300. p.m. daily.

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PHILADELPHIA 18 DECEMBER 2004 / BAR REPORTER Think Classics for Holiday Gifts This Year by Marc W. Reuben which was used to describe corporate Wal-Mart. ownership of individual businesses, as Briefly, other Christmas treats can Recorded entertainment and the they slipped from the scene in the be found in the 1942 film “Holiday Christmas season have undergone the ARTS & MEDIA middle of the 1800s. The term was Inn,” with Crosby and Astaire doing ravages of modernity in large measure. Dickensian, but was given a larger play the honors. The film is very light The actual Christmas holiday, as reno- in the film to represent the increasingly indeed and the score is by Irving vated by the Victorians, changed from corporate nature of Christmas in mod- Berlin, who thought the big song a day of togetherness to a day of well- ern times. The notion seems quaint 50 would be “Be Careful, It’s My Heart.” presented togetherness in which abun- years on, until you look out at the Berlin had a throwaway number that dance rejoices and the poorer folk take people fighting over parking spaces at Crosby sang in front of a crackling fire- comfort in religion. The holiday has Wal-Mart. The eventual reclamation of place to Marjorie Reynolds called become a commercialized mess that no Scrooge, after the ghosts have con- “White Christmas,” in a performance amount of faux bonhomie can undo. It vinced him that human comfort is minus the annoying crooning from is the time of year when those healthy worth more than gold, is handled with later versions. The song became an people who normally park in the the tale of old Scrooge, a man warped the kind of glee that cannot be anthem to the boys at war and it has handicapped spaces feel the need to by greed. The book is still widely avail- enhanced by special effects and seems never lost its touching message. fake a limp as they walk into the store. able for those parents who actually most genuine in old time black and Likewise the film “Meet Me In Saint Among those who celebrate this would read it to their children. In 1951 white. The movie is available under Louis,” the finest of the Judy Garland holiday are the retreating few who try the British director Brian Desmond numerous labels, including a “col- musicals and one of the best musicals to give it some meaning. One look at Hurst created a film version of the orized” version. Do not buy a color of them all, contains the wonderful the populace of the Great Democracy, story in which the immortal Alastair version of this immortal 1951 black- “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christ- who think that so long as their leaders Sim played Scrooge. In the United and-white film. There are also other mas,” in addition to every song that repeat the name of the savior with States, the film was renamed “A Christ- versions of the same story, notably a Garland immortalized in that film. An each paragraph it is OK to start ques- mas Carol” (it was called “Scrooge” in modern treatment with Bill Murray. added bonus to the DVD is the sound- tionable wars and sign death warrants, Britain) and this primitive looking There are also lesser quality-films from track to a number called “Boys and might suggest that the actual import of black-and-white film is the definitive 1934 (with the English thespian Sir Girls Like You And Me,” which was Christmas is missing in action. Among Christmas movie. It captures perfectly Seymour Hicks recreating a stage play) optioned from Rogers and Hammer- those who realized the industrialized the spirit of Dickens’ novella, and the and 1938 with Reginald Owen and stein after they cut it from “Oklahoma.” contamination of the Christmas season archaic look of everything in the film Gene Lockhart in an early Hollywood The number was also cut from the film, was the most notable Victorian writer recreates the early Victorian era in version, not to mention Mr. Magoo and but the sound of Garland singing, so of them all. In his novella A Christmas which the story is set. the Muppets. But it is the primitive ravishingly, should make youngsters Carol, Charles Dickens sought to stir the One of the innovations of the 1951 nature of the presentation that harkens understand why she was the prime ashes of Christmases past by raking-up film was the term “vested interests,” to earlier times, no special effects, no continued on page 21

PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / DECEMBER 2004 19 A Year of Successful Connections for YLD by Kim R. Jessum included new events/programs as well for foster parents and grandparents. as the many activities that we carry out Also in October, Michael Hayes and This is my farewell column as my from year to year. This year, we Matt Rosin implemented a program term as chair of the Young Lawyers YLD UPDATE brought back a formal event for young designed by the ABA for the ABA’s Division has come to a close and I am lawyers to enjoy that also helped raise National Health Care Decisions Week. moving onto other pursuits. In looking funds for the Philadelphia Bar Found- This program was used to educate the back at what has been accomplished ation. The black-tie YLD Gala was held public about planning for end-of-life over the past year, I can only thank the in April, and thanks to the extraordi- health care decisions. members of the YLD Executive nary efforts of Fran Fattah and Kim Our annual events and programs Committee and the many volunteers Chainey, the event was a tremendous included Legal Line PM, Law Week, we have had at our events. I also owe success both in terms of attendance Mock Trial, Harvest for the Homeless, my deepest gratitude to Stephanie and fund-raising. In fact, the event was ZooBooLee and much more. Our Peo- Krzywanski and Genna Viozzi of the such a success that the American Bar ple’s Law School program is being Philadelphia Bar Association for mak- Association YLD awarded us a second- adopted by the Pennsylvania Bar Ass- ing all of the programs and events run lawyers get connected to other people, place Award of Achievement. ociation to implement across the state. so flawlessly. larger goals and greater causes. I rec- We also implemented several pro- In addition, the Board of Governors At the beginning of this year, I set eived many new ideas and new app- grams borrowed from other bar associ- adopted a resolution presented by the forth the idea that I believe the role of roaches and helped to implement them ations across the country. In following YLD on July 29. This significant resolu- the YLD is to take all of its energy and over the course of the year. I was also the footsteps of the South Carolina tion encourages new lawyers to connect it with the broader world so excited to meet so many new people young lawyers and with the help of become involved in the Association. It that we might help ourselves and help interested in the YLD’s endeavors. Nicole Gerson, Matt Rosin and VIP, the waives the first-year membership dues others. My message for the year was These newly involved lawyers will help Wills for Heroes program was est- to those lawyers who have been simply: “Get connected.” shape the future of the YLD and con- ablished. More than 60 lawyers attend- admitted less than one full year. Throughout my term, I am pleased tinue to make it successful. ed a CLE session in October and now At the end of December, I will not to say that I have seen so many young In looking back, our great successes those attendees will help create wills continued on page 21

FRONTLINE erence. We managed to attract a heal- ideas, experiences and law books - of the warmth of your many kind thy mix of both groups in a Confer- helping one another personally and smiles and greetings we exchanged. continued from page 3 ence that exceeded all of its targeted professionally. Thank you. fessionals and significant players in the goals. Nearly 500 people (including 100 I will never forget this year, not life of the city. We’ve made vital judges) turned out for a new type of because of the enormous privilege of Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua, a partner at Saul Ewing LLP, is Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association. His e- progress on this and other issues this Bench-Bar Conference that proved speaking on your behalf, but because mail address is [email protected]. year. And these are priorities that we once again just how much we need will not abandon. one another. The recent successful Bench-Bar And we’ve also sponsored special Conference in Atlantic City also point- free programs (like the Thanksgiving ed out the need to come together, Breakfast and the recent professional ® interact in-person, exchange views responsibility seminar) that also pro- and, where possible, find common vided CLE credits. We did it in part to ground. As I planned a year at the get you out of your office so that you helm of this great Association I got the could meet old friends and make new sense that people were thirsting for ones. If I’ve helped to bring people this type of program where they could together to make the Bar Association Your employees will love learn, grow, and enjoy themselves in a relevant to a broader constituency this relaxed atmosphere over a somewhat year, then I can’t imagine anything extended period of time. Those who more worthwhile. coming to work remembered the earlier Bench-Bar And I hope that even with the new Conferences “down the shore” were Web site we will always remember that as much as nostalgic for the event. Younger col- this Association started in 1802 with a leagues who never had a chance to group of real, live lawyers sitting attend were curious about the Conf- around a table exchanging views, going home.

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PHILADELPHIA 20 DECEMBER 2004 / BAR REPORTER ARTS & MEDIA old RCA company had issued a bud- shrinks in reality. Hearing the scratches get-label recording called “A Golden on a marvelous old recording that was Nominations continued from page 19 Age Christmas” in the late 1960s that produced in an era when hearing the singer of songs in the nation for featured the recording of operatic stars reproduced human voice was consid- Sought for decades, and well-deserved was her of the early recording-machine era. ered more thrilling than the ownership fame. Her voice, so sincere and expres- When records were a new sensation of yet another compact disc, is a way of YLD Awards sive, understood by all Americans in there was an effort to put the greatest reminding us this season that angels an age when people were simpler and performers before the new audiences, should sing and people should rejoice The Young Lawyers Division is seek- a lot more decent, reminds us of and the Victor Company (which was whenever any child is born in this ing nominees for its annual Craig M. virtues that did not survive to today. bought by RCA in the 1920s) had the world. Perry Service Award and F. Sean Peretta Among musician offerings it is also greatest singers yelling into the horns. Service Award. The deadline for nomi- not a bad idea to look back to singular Christmas, which has become a sec- voices that carry the memories of ular holiday as much as a religious Mark W. Reuben, a sole practitioner, is an advisory editor nations is Thursday, Dec. 30. of the Philadelphia Bar Reporter. He has been writing The Craig M. Perry Service Award is Christmases a lot less complicated. The one, lives as much in memory as it about the arts and media since 1973. presented to a young lawyer who has devoted substantial time and energy to community-oriented activities, including, but not limited to, pro bono and DECEMBER CLE COURSES charity work. Perry was a member of the YLD Executive Committee who suf- • The CLE Conference Center fered an untimely death. He was very Dec. 1 Mergers and Acquisitions in Europe involved in community service and Employee Discipline & Discharge: Practical Solutions for Effectively Handling • The CLE Conference Center was active in working on student-relat- Problem Employees ed and other YLD programs. Dec. 2 Understanding & Representing Transgender Clients • The CLE Conference Center The CLE Conference The F. 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PHILADELPHIA BAR REPORTER / DECEMBER 2004 21 Judge: Nader Petition Fight a Monumental Legal Effort by Jeff Lyons for them to be placed on ballots in the commonwealth. Calling it the “nadir of his judicial Judge Colins said the Silcox decision existence,” Pennsylvania Common- requires that names, both signed and wealth Court President Judge James printed, appear on the petition exactly

Gardner Colins recalled his court’s ex- the way they do on the voter rolls. The Photo by Jeff Lyons periences with the nomination peti- petitions must also include the per- Appellate Court Committee Co-Chairs Howard J. Bashman (left) and Charles Becker flank tions of presidential candidate Ralph son’s address and county of residence. Commonwealth Court President Judge James Gardner Colins before their Nov. 11 meeting. Nader at the Nov. 10 meeting of the “For example, I can’t be registered as different venues to review the petitions Fred Flintstone and Mickey Mouse. Bar’s Appellate Courts Committee. James Gardner Colins and sign my and hold hearings on the challenges. “If you have the ability to dedicate “It’s amazing how a legal controver- name as James G. Colins,” he said. “The judges worked very long hours all the resources of a court, you can sy can start as a pebble and turn into The judge said Independents have because of ballot printing deadlines. accomplish amazing things,” he said. an avalanche,” Judge Colins said. from February until July to get their We divided the challenges by county “We worked long hours with a court Since no political party endorsed petitions signed. Attorneys sympathetic and wards within counties,” he said. administrator, clerk and administrative him for president, Nader and his run- to the campaign of Democratic presi- “Some of the forgers were very assistant. Nothing was more of a team ning mate, Peter Camejo, filed papers dential candidate John Kerry challeng- good. They picked names out of the effort than this,” he said. to enter the presidential race as indeed 48,000 signatures on a line-by-line phone book and listed addresses on In the end, fewer than 19,000 were pendents. Judge Colins said nearly basis, alleging forgeries. Judge Colins actual streets,” Judge Colins said, deemed valid, well short of the 26,000 26,000 petition signatures were needed said he authorized 11 judges in five adding there were a few signatures for needed to get onto the ballot.

Tuesday, Dec. 14 Cabinet – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Criminal Justice Section Executive Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Committee Room CALENDAR OF EVENTS South. Bar-News Media Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Conference Center. Lunch: $7.50. Note: While the following listings have been verified prior to press time, any scheduled event Wednesday, Dec. 15 may be subject to change by the committee or section chairs. Workers’ Compensation Section Executive Committee – meeting, 10:30 a.m., 11th floor Wednesday, Dec. 1 Committee Room. Delivery of Legal Services Committee – meeting, 8:30 a.m., 10th floor Board Room. Workers’ Compensation Section – meeting, noon, 11th floor Conference Center. Lunch: $7.50. State Civil Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Lunch: $7.50. Adoption Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Cabinet Room. Minorities in the Profession Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Conference Center. Federal Courts Committee – meeting, 12:30 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Lunch: $7.50. Lunch: $7.50. Committee on Racial and Gender Bias in the Justice System – meeting, 12:30 p.m., 11th Criminal Justice Section Annual Reception – 5 p.m., Loews Philadelphia Hotel, 1200 Market floor Committee Room. Lunch: $7.50. St. Tickets: $35 www.philadelphiabar.org. LegalLine – 5 p.m., 11th floor LRIS offices. Thursday, Dec. 2 Thursday, Dec. 16 Environmental Law Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Conference Center: Lunch: $7.50. Family Law Section Executive Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Committee Room Civil Rights Committee – meeting, 12:15 p.m., 11th floor Committee Room South. Lunch: South. $7.50. Women in the Profession Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Conference Center. Lunch: Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee – meeting, 12:15 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. $7.50. Lunch: $7.50. Friday, Dec. 17 Philadelphia Bar Reporter Editorial Board – meeting, 12:30 p.m. Social Security and Disability Benefits Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Conference Monday, Dec. 6 Center. Lunch: $7.50. Public Interest Section Executive Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Monday, Dec. 20 Family Law Section – meeting, 4 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Business Law Section Executive Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Public Interest Section Annual Reception – 5:30 p.m., Loews Philadelphia Hotel, 1200 Market St. Tickets: $20-$50 www.philadelphiabar.org. Tuesday, Dec. 21 Board of Governors – meeting, 4 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Tuesday, Dec. 7 Annual Meeting Luncheon and Election – 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Thursday, Dec. 23 Bellevue, Broad and Walnut streets. Luncheon tickets: $50. www.philadelphiabar.org. Christmas Holiday – Bar Association offices close at 12 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8 Friday, Dec. 24 Philadelphia Bar Foundation Board of Trustees – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Christmas Eve – Bar Association offices closed. Medical Legal Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Committee Room South. Lunch: $7.50. Tuesday, Dec. 28 Appellate Courts Committee – meeting, noon, 11th floor Conference Center: Lunch: $7.50. Young Lawyers Division Executive Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Room. Tax Section – Annual Meeting and Dinner, 3 p.m., Four Seasons Hotel, One Logan Square. Criminal Justice Section – meeting, noon, 11th floor Conference Center. Lunch: $7.50. Tickets: www.philadelphiabar.org. Wednesday, Dec. 29 Thursday, Dec. 9 Committee on the Legal Rights of Persons with Disabilities – meeting, 12:30 p.m., 11th floor Lawyer Referral and Information Service Committee – meeting, noon, 10th floor Board Committee Room. Room. Legislative Liaison Committee – meeting, 12:30 p.m., 11th floor Committee Room South. Friday, Dec. 31 Lunch: $7.50. New Year’s Eve – Bar Association offices closed. Committee on the Legal Rights of Lesbians and Gay Men – meeting, 12:30 p.m., 11th floor Committee Room. Philadelphia Lawyer magazine Editorial Board – Holiday Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Maggiano’s. Unless otherwise specified, all checks for luncheons and programs should be made payable to the Philadelphia Bar Friday, Dec. 10 Association and mailed to Bar Headquarters, 1101 Market St., 11th fl., Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2911. Send Bar Association-related calendar items 30 days in advance to Managing Editor, Philadelphia Bar Reporter, Philadelphia Bar Women’s Rights Committee – meeting, 12:15 p.m., 10th floor Board Room. Lunch: $7.50. Association, 1101 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2911. Fax: (215) 238-1267. E-mail: [email protected].

PHILADELPHIA 22 DECEMBER 2004 / BAR REPORTER Lynn R. States and Canada” and Caplan pre- Edward Blumstein, a partner in Axelroth, manag- sented on “Joint and Several Liability Mediation Works, has been elected to ing partner of Ball- in New England States.” the Board of Directors of the Greater PEOPLE ard Spahr Andrews Delaware Valley Section of the & Ingersoll, LLP, Stephanie Association for Conflict Resolution. Charisse R. spoke at the Fall Resnick, a part- Lillie, a partner at Meeting of the ABA ner with Fox Roths- Sunah Park, an associate at Thorp Ballard, Spahr, Forum on the Con- child LLP, has been Reed & Armstrong, LLP, appeared on Andrews & struction Industry elected to member- ABC’s “Good Morning America” on Ingersoll, LLP, was in Tampa, Fla., on Oct. 21 and 22. Axel- ship in the Amer- Nov. 1 on a segment addressing single honored as a roth discussed “Financial Performance ican Law Institute. women and the vote. Distinguished Agreements.” Members are sel- Daughter of ected on the basis Mary S. Kohnke Wagner, an Pennsylvania on Margaret M. Underwood, a of professional achievement and dem- associate with Marshall, Dennehey, Oct. 20 at a luncheon at the governor’s shareholder with Jacoby Donner, P.C., onstrated interest in the improvement Warner, Coleman & Goggin, gave a residence in Harrisburg. presented the seminar “Collections – A of the law. Resnick has also been sel- presentation on recent developments Legal Perspective” to the Sheet Metal ected as one of 25 Women of Distinc- in workers’ compensation law at the Charles S. Contractors Association of Northern tion by the Philadelphia Business Journal Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Marion, a partner New Jersey. and the National Association of Wom- Workers’ Compensation Law Section with Pepper en Business Owners. She was selected annual Fall Section Meeting in Hamilton LLP, was Lynn A. Malinoski and Dianne based on her commitment to profes- September. a speaker at the B. Elderkin, partners at Woodcock sional excellence and community Philadelphia Washburn LLP, gave a presentation on involvement. Aaron J. Freiwald and Derek R. Volunteers for the “The Claim Construction Conundrum: Layser, founding shareholders of Indigent Program’s What’s Now and What’s to Come After Hope A. Layser & Freiwald, P.C., have been First-Year Associates Phillips?” at the Philadelphia Comisky, a part- elected into membership of the Day on Oct. 25. He spoke on evictions Intellectual Property Law Association ner with Pepper American Board of Trial Advocates. and other landlord-tenant issues. breakfast meeting on Oct. 12 at the Hamilton LLP, has Union League. Malinoski also partici- been elected vice M. Joel Lary I. Zucker, a pated in a panel discussion concerning president of the Bolstein, a part- shareholder with “Intellectual Property and Regulatory board of trustees of ner with Fox Marshall, Denne- Matters in Biomedical Technology the Center for Rothschild LLP, hey, Warner, Cole- R&D” at the Biomedical Engineering Literacy, one of the recently was man & Goggin, Society Annual Fall Meeting in nation’s largest community-based, appointed by participated in the Philadelphia on Oct. 15. nonprofit adult literacy organizations. Pennsylvania Gov. International Ass- Edward G. Rendell ociation for the Lei- Lisa R. Jacobs, a partner with Gregory B. Williams, a partner and unanimously sure & Entertain- Pepper Hamilton LLP, has been with Fox Rothschild LLP, was recently confirmed by the Pennsylvania State ment Industry 2004 Rookies & New- appointed by the Board of Supervisors appointed president of the Villanova Senate to serve a second five-year term comers Workshop during its annual of Newtown Township, Delaware University School of Law Minority on Pennsylvania’s Human Relations conference in Las Vegas in September. County, to the Newtown Township Alumni Society. Commission. He gave a presentation titled “Legal Planning Commission for a four-year Matters That Matter”. term. Leon S. Forman, senior counsel Enid H. Adler, a sole practitioner, with Blank Rome LLP, was awarded the spoke about the International Criminal H. Ronald Christopher 2004 Excellence in Education Award at Court (ICC) at the UN Day Forum at Klasko, managing Scott D’Angelo, the 78th Annual Meeting of the the Medford Leas Community in partner of Klasko, a partner with National Conference of Bankruptcy Medford, N.J. She also recently repre- Rulon, Stock & Sel- Montgomery, Judges held in October in Nashville, sented the Philadelphia Bar Association tzer, LLP, recently McCracken, Walker Tenn. at the Third Session of the ICC’s Ass- spoke at the Penn- & Rhoads, LLP, has embly of States Parties held in The sylvania Bar Inst- been appointed to Marc Neff, a sole practitioner, dis- Hague, Netherlands. itute Immigration a second term as cussed the defense of Internet and Law Seminar. His chairman of the computer-based crimes at the Pennsyl- Michael L. Lovitz, an associate with subject was, “Immigrant Visa Petitions International Law Committee of the vania Association of Criminal Defense Connolly Bove Lodge & Hutz, LLP, gave Based on Employment.” He also recent- Defense Research Institute. Lawyers’ yearly seminar on Oct. 30. a presentation on “Copyrights: The ly addressed the Upstate New York Cinderella Factor” at the 2004 DuPont American Immigration Lawyers Barry M. Richard C. Intellectual Property Seminar in Association Conference on “Myths of Abelson, chair- DeMarco, an Wilmington, Del., on Oct. 12. H, L & E Visas.” man of Pepper associate with Hamilton LLP’s Klehr, Harrison, Charles J. Meyer, a partner with executive commit- Harvey, Branzburg Fox Rothschild LLP, was a panelist for a tee, moderated a & Ellers LLP, was a PBI program titled “Finding Hidden keynote presenta- faculty member at Names Are News Assets.” The program, presented in con- tion on initial pub- the National Bus- “People” highlights news of junction with a forensic accountant, lic offerings at the iness Institute sem- members’ awards, honors or explored ways during domestic rela- 2004 Mid-Atlantic Venture Conference inar “Land Use Law in Pennsylvania.” appointments of a civic or com- tions cases to find hidden assets and on Oct. 27. munity nature. Information may income using financial documents. Denis J. Lawler, a partner at Blank be sent to Jeff Lyons, Managing Vincent R. McGuinness and Rome LLP, was presented with the Editor, Philadelphia Bar Reporter, Scott Alan George, an associate Robert M. Caplan, members of Francis X. McClanaghan Award by the Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 with Sheller, Ludwig & Badey, gave a Cozen O’Connor, were featured pan- Saint Joseph’s University Law Alumni Market St., 11th floor, Philadelphia, lecture to a Temple University graduate elists at the 18th Annual Vermont Association. The award is presented Pa. 19107-2911. Fax: (215) 238-1267. communications class dealing with Claims Association Seminar. annually in recognition of past accom- E-mail: [email protected]. “Legal Strategies in Communication McGuinness discussed “Comparing and plishments and for distinction in the Photos are also welcome. Management” on Oct. 25. Contrasting Subrogation Claims in the law.

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