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January 2002 The Monthly Newspaper of the Philadelphia Bar Association Vol. 31, No. 1

Bevilacqua Elected Vice Gordon Vows Suppor t Chancellor for Bar’s Pro Bono Efforts by Jeff Lyons by Jeff Lyons Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua, a partner at Saul Ewing LLP, has been elected New Association Chancellor Vice Chancellor of the Philadelphia Allan H. Gordon reaffirmed the Bar’s Bar Association. Bevilacqua will commitment to pro bono in a serve as Vice speech to members at the Annual Chancellor in Meeting Luncheon on Dec. 4. 2002, “Be clear about this: The Chancellor-Elect Philadelphia Bar Association’s pro in 2003 and bono commitment remains strong Chancellor in and steadfast. Our record – which is 2004. really a model for the nation – Bevilacqua inspires us to increase our efforts, received 2,873 especially during times like these. Bevilacqua votes to chal- And we will do that,” Gordon said. lenger Allan K. Marshall’s 464 votes Gordon, who assumed his duties when votes were tallied at the Dec. as the Association’s 75th Chancellor 4 Bar election. Bevilacqua will serve on Jan. 1, said the delivery of pro as the Association’s 77th Chancellor bono legal services will be exam- in 2004. ined by a task force that will report In the race for seats on the Board to the Board of Governors by April of Governors, Robert W. Meek (2,219 30. votes), Cheryl L. Gaston (2,160 votes), “We will do this in an open, Richard F. Furia (2,125 votes), inclusive, non-proprietary manner Stephen A. Madva (2,121 votes) and that welcomes sincere, constructive Ronald A. Kovler (1,981 votes) were ideas and suggestions from every all elected to three-year terms. quarter,” he said. Patrice A. Toland (1,850 votes) fin- “This task force deserves our sup- ished sixth. port. It needs our help. It provides The following candidates ran us with an opportunity to build and unopposed and were elected: Sayde move forward so that the promise of J. Ladov, Secretary; Gregory H. ‘equal justice under law’ can be kept Mathews, Treasurer; John E. Savoth, for all. As lawyers we know the Assistant Secretary; and Mary F. Chancellor Allan H. Gordon addresses Bar members at the Annual Meeting Luncheon at continued on page 10 Marriott’s Crystal Tea Room on Dec. 4. continued on page 21 Author David McCullough to Present In This Issue ... Keynote Address at Century 3 Dinner 4 Bar Medal The Philadelphia Bar Association will cele- been praised for their exceptional narrative 5 Fidelity Award brate its 200th anniversary at a Century 3 sweep, their scholarship and insight into Commemorative Dinner on Tuesday, March 12 American life, and for their literary distinction. 6 YLD Update at the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue, In the words of the citation accompanying Broad and Walnut streets. his honorary degree from Yale, “As an histori- 11 Restaurant Guide The keynote speaker will be author David an, he paints with words, giving us pictures of McCullough, whose biography “John Adams” the American people that live, breathe, and 18 Year-End Gatherings hit The New York TimesBest-Sellers List at num- above all, confront the fundamental issues of ber one. courage, achievement, and moral character.” 22 Arts & Media McCullough has been called a “master of McCullough, who earned his degree in the art of narrative history.” His books have continued on page 15 David McCullough

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It’s Important to Keep Things in Balance

by Allan H. Gordon tection not just to the accused, but to realize what is truly important in life. the search for truth itself. We need to take more time with one Balance. As lawyers we know that when another: with family, with friends and That is the one word that we need F R O N T L I N E these protections are lessened or mini- with colleagues. We need to be more to keep in mind right now. That is the mized for some, there is justifiable con- caring and less abrupt in our personal idea that we need to return to again cern that the rights of all are threat- and professional dealings. We need to and again as we face the difficult days ened. Such a development would not read, listen, think, reflect and discover; ahead and attempt to move our nation only undermine confidence in our sys- and we should try to do it all beyond and the world beyond the events of tem but it may also unintentionally aid our usual day-to-day work environ- Sept. 11. our enemies and deprive us of support ment. Recently, I spoke at a naturalization that we might otherwise receive. Some will still insist that they have ceremony commemorating the American Bar Association President no time for this. May I suggest that you anniversary of the Bill of Rights — the Robert E. Hirshon recently declared, “A take at least 45 minutes a day just for first 10 amendments to our free and open judicial system is what yourself. Start with a minimum of 45 Constitution. My faith in our nation one-tenth of our Constitution. our country is all about. It is the minutes. If you can’t find at least 45 and its ability to strengthen and renew Thomas Jefferson wisely observed Taliban that established star chambers minutes a day to nourish your mind itself grew even stronger as I looked that a bill of rights like this one “is followed by public executions. This is and heart and soul, then maybe you into the hopeful faces of our newest what the people are entitled to against not what America stands for.” I agree. need to put things back in perspective. citizens. every government on earth… And Within the Constitution and the Bill Our profession is symbolized by the This is what our enemies despise — what no just government should of Rights our system provides for a scales of justice: a reminder of the the freedom and precious rights that refuse.” sensible balance and sharing of power. importance of balance. Recent events we enjoy — rights sought by so many. In a time of war, this Bill of Rights The checks on unbridled authority are have refocused us on the need for bal- This is what they envy — a free and and these freedoms are probably more inherent in the nature of our democra- ance both in a societal sense and for open society united by our important than ever before. True, we cy. Part of our job as lawyers is to pro- each one of us as individuals. If we Constitution and Bill of Rights. The are primarily concerned with our secu- tect, defend and uphold this system of lose sight of the need for balance, we right of free speech and free expres- rity during this time, and rightfully so. checks and balances. do so at our own peril. sion. The right to worship freely. The The attack on our nation was an attack Of course, our Constitution also speaks of securing the blessings of lib- Allan H. Gordon, a partner o at l sK b,y Gordon, Robin, right to assemble and to petition the on civilization itself and it demanded Shore &B e z a, r is Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar government for redress of grievances. new protective measures at home and erty for ourselves. Those blessings Association. His e-mail addressh a is n c e l l o r @ p h- i l a ba r. o r g . The right to protest. The right to the the strongest possible response to our include the pursuit of happiness. So we presumption of innocence and a enemies. also need balance in our personal lives speedy and public trial by a jury of our So security is important. But we if we are to realize a sense of fulfill- peers. All of these rights and more are cannot condone security without jus- ment and contentment. contained in a document of less than tice. Our precious rights need not be Not just on days like Sept. 11 but 500 words, which comprises barely eroded. Our legal system affords pro- every day, we need to step aside and

Editor-in-Chief Bruce H. Bikin, Esq.

Join ABA for Philly Block Party Feb. 1 Associate Editors Michael A. Cibik, Esq. As the ABA Midyear Meeting kicks tunity for all of the meeting's attendees “Everything Philadelphia.” The live Glenn F. Rosenblum, Esq. into full swing in Philadelphia starting to kick up their heels at an authentic entertainment will be strictly local, live Contributing Editor Wednesday, Jan. 30, the Philadelphia Philadelphia block party. acts including Fabian, The Crystals and Richard Max Bockol, Esq. Bar Association will provide an oppor- As part of the 200th Anniversary of Danny and the Juniors. the Philadelphia Bar Association, the The food will be highlighted with Advisory Editors Merih O. Erhan, Esq. Millennium Hall of the Loews Hotel Philadelphia originals – soft pretzels, Marc Reuben, Esq. will become the scene of a Philadelphia cheesesteaks and hoagies. All of this Molly Peckman, Esq. neighborhood street set for a neigh- will be topped off with an open bar. Join Bar Director of Publications and New Media borhood party on Friday, Feb. 1 from Tickets are $75 per person. To order Mark A. Tarasiewicz 7:15 to 10:30 p.m. tickets, contact the Bar Association at Managing Editor The theme of the night will be (215) 238-6303. at Jan. 12 Jeff Lyons

Copy Editor Owls Game Kate Maxwell Join your fellow Temple Associate Executive Director Alumni for an afternoon of col- Gordon Reception at Loews Hotel for Communications and Public Affairs Daniel A. Cirucci lege basketball at Philadelphia Bar Association-Temple Alumni Bar Association members are to 7 p.m. No reservations are neces- Executive Director Day at the Owls on Saturday, Jan. invited to attend a free reception on sary. Kenneth Shear 12 at 4 p.m. at the Liacouras Tuesday, Jan. 8 in honor of Allan H. This is the event at which even The Philadelphia Bar Report e r (ISSN 0145-3491) is Gordon, 75th Chancellor of the the city’s busiest and most success- published monthly and available by subscription for Center on the Temple campus. $45 per year by the Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Tickets are just $6 to see the Philadelphia Bar Association. ful legal luminaries patiently wait in Market St., 11th fl., Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2911. Periodicals postage paid at Philadelphia, Pa. POST- Owls take on Atlantic 10 This year, the Chancellor’s a long line to wish their leader and M A S T E R : Send address changes to Philadelphia Bar Reception will be held at Loews each other good luck in the year R e p o rt e r, c/o Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Conference rival Rhode Island. Market St., 11 fl., Philadelphia, Pa. 19107-2911. And the first 2,500 people in Philadelphia Hotel, 12th and Market ahead. Gordon, who will oversee the Telephone: (215) 238-6300. Association Web site: streets, for the first time. Association during its bicentennial ww w. p h i l a d e l p h i a b a r. o r g. Newspaper e-mail addre s s : attendance will receive a John re p o rt e r @ p h i l a b a r. o rg. The editorial and other views Chaney bobbing head doll, sure The reception will be held in the year, is a partner at Kolsby, Gordon, expressed in the Philadelphia Bar Reporterare not nec- essarily those of the Association, its officers, or its to become an instant collector’s Regency Ballroom at Loews from 5 Robin, Shore & Bezar. members. Advertising rates and information are avail - able from American Lawyer Media, 1617 JFK Blvd., item. To order tickets, call (215) Suite 1750, Philadelphia, Pa. 19103-9655. Telephone: 238-6303. (215) 557-2300.

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10th Anniversary of the Public Interest Section Group Honors CLS Attorney Acke l s be r g

by Cathryn Miller-Wilson

The Association’s Public Interest Section celebrated its 10th anniversary on Nov. 29 with a festive dinner and honors for two of its own. Irv Ackelsberg of Community Legal Services was presented with the Andrew Hamilton Award and outgoing Section Chair Michael J. Carroll was honored with a plaque commemorat- ing his service to public interest. A donation was also made in Carroll’s name to Community Legal Services, Inc. Former Association Chancellor Robert C. Heim, the force behind the creation of the Section, was thanked at the dinner. A donation was made in Heim’s name to the Philadelphia Public Library. The featured speaker for the evening, American Bar Association President Robert E. Hirshon, talked about his group’s commitment to expanding the provision of pro bono legal services and the need for more lawyers to choose public interest careers. In recognizing the enormous loan burden that new law school graduates Michael J. Car roll (right), outgoing chair of the Association’s Public Interest Section, embraces Irv Ackelsberg of Community Legal Services face, Hirshon announced the creation before the Section’s Annual Dinner on Nov. 29. Ackelsberg was presented with the Section’s Andrew Hamilton Award. of a task force to study the issue of loan forgiveness and to potentially that we all need to strive to be ‘more light of the recent though previously propose legislation modeled after the competitive’ rather than better people. unimaginable bipartisan support for For more information loan forgiveness legislation affecting We see the market telling us that we nationalizing airport security, a world A booklet produced by the Philadelphia the medical community. must privatize our public institutions where restrictions on Legal Services Bar Association commemorating the Hirshon also acknowledged the into private, money-making ventures. Corporation-funded lawyers would be achievements of the Section over the attack on our civil liberties that has We certainly see it transforming the removed, where there was student loan past 10 years was distributed at the din- occurred in the aftermath of Sept. 11. practice of law, and we even see it relief for those who choose careers in ner. For your free copy of the booklet, He assured the audience that the invading the law itself. Where before public interest law, where the work of contact Cathryn Miller-Wilson, public American Bar Association was commit- we took for granted that structural “legal aid lawyers and public defenders, interest coordinator, at (215) 238-6355. ted to doing everything within its unfairness and power imbalances in nurses and childcare workers” is val- power to try to prevent widespread the market required the protections ued. prejudice and discrimination in the and restraints imposed by a rule of law, In keeping with an analogy that stated that the Section has provided an name of national security. increasingly the market has begun to Ackelsberg drew in the beginning of effective mechanism for facilitating The highlight of the evening was swallow up the law.” his speech between the secular faith of communication between the public the introduction and presentation of He went on to discuss his experi- “justice, compassion and public ser- interest and private bar. He remarked this year’s Andrew Hamilton Award ences as a public interest lawyer who vice” and religious faith, he concluded, that both the public interest and pri- winner, Irv Ackelsberg. Catherine C. specializes in consumer issues. He “I am convinced that the old time reli- vate lawyers have benefited from the Carr, executive director of Community reflected on how, over the 25 years that gion is not dead at all. It’s just lying 10-year partnership, supporting one Legal Services, Inc., introduced he has spent as a Community Legal dormant, waiting for more believers to another in their joint endeavor to Ackelsberg and cited his many accom- Services attorney, he has seen con- go public, waiting for small acts of ensure that Philadelphia’s indigent are plishments, including his recent sumer protections erode and market courageous heresy by our political well-served by the Philadelphia legal national recognition for his work on forces become increasingly dominant leaders, our judges, our journalists, or community. predatory lending. policy considerations. organized bars and our clergy against More than 160 people attended the “He represents the best in a won- “Principles of finding liability for this established state religion called the event at the Warwick Hotel. The event derful community of public interest wrongdoing, even the right of access to market. I continue to hope and to live was truly a public-private venture, lawyers, and well deserves this award,” the courts, are increasingly being my life as if all this remains possible. with invitations provided by Dechert, Carr said of Ackelsberg. looked at as old-fashioned vestiges of a Thank you so much for the recognition programs provided by Reed Smith and In accepting the award, Ackelsberg dying belief system.” bestowed upon me tonight, and let us co-sponsorship provided by the Phila- stated his belief that perhaps a greater Despite the growing concern, how- continue to celebrate together those delphia Association of Defense Counsel threat to the American people than ever, Ackelsberg concluded his remarks old-fashioned values of justice, com- and USI Colburn Insurance Service. terrorism or even the response to ter- on a hopeful note. He highlighted the passion and public service.” rorism is our obsession with the stock fact that, in the wake of Sept. 11, there After Ackelsberg’s moving accep- market. has been an enormous resurgence in tance of the award, Heim commented “We see the market deciding that volunteerism and community service. that the creation of the Public Interest Cathryn Miller-Wilson is coordinator ofs s the o c i aA t i o n ’ s Delivery of Legal Services Committee. Her e-mail address jobs just have to abandon our city and He called on all of us to imagine, in Section was easy and long overdue. He is cwilson@philaba r. o r g .

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F o rmer Common Bo n a vitacola Acc e p t s Pleas Court P resident Judge As s o ciation’s Bar Medal Alex Bonavitacola holds the Bar by Kate Maxwell great success as settlement masters Medal after it was and as judges pro tem. Without their p resented to him In what he described as a per- voluntary, uncompensated help, by Immediate- sonal privilege and a professional none of this would have been Past Chancellor honor, Immediate-Past Chancellor obtained. To all of those who I have Carl S. Primavera Carl S. Primavera presented the Bar mentioned, I share this moment on Dec. 4 Association’s coveted award, the Bar with you in grateful appreciation.” Medal, to former Common Pleas Court President Judge Alex Bonavitacola at the Association’s Annual Meeting Luncheon on Dec. 4. Primavera reminded the crowd of about 450 members of the legal community that the Bar Medal is not given annually, but is presented by Chancellors at their discretion for extraordinary service over a pro- longed period of time. It is reserved for high accomplishment and impressive achievement. Past recipi- ents include Peter J. Liacouras, immediate-past president of Temple University; former Gov. Tom Ridge; former Mayor Edward G. Rendell; and the late Judge A. Leon Higginbotham Jr. Describing Bonavitacola as an “outstanding jurist who has been a model for all of us and who has upheld the very highest standards of his judicial career,” Primavera praised him for a lengthy period of service spanning four decades. It includes service in the Trial Division, the Family Court, the Orphans’ Court, service as administrative judge of the Trial Division and as president judge of the Court of Common Pleas. During Bonavitacola’s tenure, there were many advances, but none more important to both lawyers and clients as the civil case inventory reduction program, a model that has been studied by court systems all over the country. Bonavitacola was also instrumental in improving the efficient operation of the courts. “I accept this prestigious Bar Medal with a great deal of pride and with a full measure of humility. To be so honored by one’s peers is a prize to be cherished above all oth- ers,” Bonavitacola said. Holding the heavy medal up for all to see, Bonavitacola said, “In receiving this recognition, I am real- ly a surrogate for all of our civil team leaders; our supervising judges; the industrious, hardworking judges; and the rank-and-file employees who labored through all of the necessary processes, which were a very important contribution to our present successes and in managing our court docket. Lastly, but just as important, was the huge pro bono contribution of the bar. They served diligently and with

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Heim Rec e i v es Association’s Fidelity Awa r d

by Glenn F. Rosenblum service to the bar, said that Heim has exhibited leadership as a lawyer, a Former Philadelphia Bar Associa- member of the bar, and a citizen serv- tion Chancellor Robert C. Heim ing his fellow man. He said that Heim received the Association’s First Union has worked “tirelessly to improve the Fidelity Award at the Annual Meeting legal system.” Referring to a quote of Luncheon Dec. 4 in the Crystal Tea Theodore Roosevelt, he said that Room at the Wanamaker Building. The Roosevelt would have described Heim award recognizes faithfulness to the as “a great citizen.” profession and its highest ideals. Heim has served as president of the Honored for his long-standing National Conference of Bar Presidents, commitment to pro bono work and member of the American Bar Assoc- public interest legal activities, Heim iation’s House of Delegates, and chair accepted the award with brief remarks of the Philadelphia Bar Association’s addressing lessons he has learned and Century 3 Commemorative Dinner. He causes that he has championed in the has also been vice chair of the Penn- past 10 years since he was Chancellor. sylvania Supreme Court’s Criminal Jus- Former Chancellor Robert C. Heim holds the First Union Fidelity Award as Immediate-Past Heim, a partner at Dechert and tice Task Force, vice chair of the City of Chancellor Carl S. Primavera (left) and Chancellor Allan H. Gordon look on. chair of the firm’s Litigation Philadelphia’s Charter Reform Comm- Department, stated that one must have ission, and a member of Mayor Street’s patience. He illustrated this lesson by transition team. The award has been presented Union National Bank. focusing on Pennsylvanians for Heim said he is donating the mon- annually since 1960. This year’s award was presented to Heim by Tufano and Glenn F. Rosenblum, an attorney in the law firm of Modern Courts, the leading organiza- etary part of the award to the Philadel- M o n t g o m e, rMcCracken, y Walker & Rhoads, LLP, is an tion in the state to advance the issue of phia Bar Foundation. Noel Turner, vice president of First associate editor of the Philadelphia Bar Reporter. merit selection of judges. He is co- founder and current vice chair of the organization. He recalled that when he, former Chancellor Bennett G. Picker and Fred Voigt came up with the idea for Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts in Coming this month . . . the late 1980s, they thought that merit selection of judges in Pennsylvania was just “down the block and around the This year, the Philadelphia Bar Association cele- corner.” Noting that it has been a long block, Heim said that merit selection brates its 200th anniversary. To commemorate now “truly is around the corner,” as this special occasion, The Philadelphia Lawyer’s there is a “new recognition that has Winter edition will be a special keepsake edition dawned.” The high costs of judicial elections, the difficulty of making the dedicated to the Association: its past, pre s e n t elections meaningful to the citizens and future as the heart of the Philadelphia legal and the unfairness of election to judges means that it is time to do something, community. he said. He also learned that “while a good So plan to take a stroll down memory lane in the idea has legs,” it takes good people and leaders to make it happen. He was pages of The Philadelphia Lawyer m a g a z i n e . referring to the Public Interest Section Remember those Philadelphia lawyers who of the Bar Association, which he founded 10 years ago as Chancellor. have taken the legal profession to a new level Without the leadership of public through their work, their dedication, their char- interest organizations and the private bar, the “good idea” of the Public acter and their commitment to justice. Interest Section would not have grown Remember those moments both in and out of into what it is today, Heim commented. the courtroom that have defined the Philadelphia legal community as one of the He observed that there are now 27 public interest law centers and hun- finest in the nation over the past two centuries. dreds of private lawyers working together to make life better for the elderly, the poor, the disabled and the We’ll also pull out our crystal ball and gaze into tomorrow. We’ll forecast a vision for disadvantaged. the future of the Philadelphia legal community, both in the character of those who Heim said that “all of those people will carry on the work into the next century and the issues that will define the pro- working together made the Public Interest Section happen.” fession in the years to come. In introducing Heim, award com- mittee co-chair Paul Tufano noted Heim’s “compassion for the less fortu- As we enter our third century of serving the profession and the community, we are nate” and “commitment to improving pleased to offer you this commemorative edition of The Philadelphia Lawyer. Look for the legal system.” Tufano, who also spoke about it this month. Heim’s excellence in the profession and

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Work-Life Task Force to Aid YLD Me m be r s

by Marla A. Joseph Additionally, I would like to expand offering an array of programs to assist upon the scope of our Social Comm- the community at large. Whether our Have you ever felt overwhelmed by ittee to include lawyers’ families. Some members are coaching a high school the pressure of meeting deadlines or of you may be familiar with the YLD’s student during our mock trial competi- YLD UPDAT E First Thursday Happy Hours, which tion or gathering clothing for our billable hour requirements? Or per- haps you are a rising star at your law offer a great opportunity for lawyers to Harvest for the Homeless event, the firm, but you have frequently sacrificed network and socialize outside the legal YLD has incredible programs in place family or social commitments in order setting. Unfortunately, many of our upon which we can continue to to further your career. If you fall into YLD members have young children so expand. In order to effectively manage either of these categories, you are not they cannot find the time to attend our these programs and inspire future vol- alone. Nearly 40 percent of the Happy Hours. However, these attor- unteers, I have planned a January Philadelphia lawyers surveyed by the neys would like other opportunities to retreat for our new Executive Bar Association in 2000 said that the network with their colleagues. Former Committee that will involve extensive “stress and long hours of my job are executive committee member Glenn leadership training. With strong lead- disrupting my family and social life.” Messina realized this need and he pre- ers, we can continue to pursue our Another 41.5 percent of those surveyed made great strides in tackling these viously planned a skating event for award-winning programs and attract also said that the “stress and long issues with several of our award-win- young lawyers and their families. I new members to the Philadelphia Bar hours of my job are damaging to my ning programs. Former executive com- intend to follow his lead and develop Association’s YLD. health.” Significantly, this study polled mittee member Michael Shaffer spear- more social programs that would It is with pride and enthusiasm that lawyers of various age groups. I would headed our professional development include our families. I take on the role of chair of the YLD suspect that we would find even seminars, which former chair Molly Our “Work-Life Task Force” will also during the Philadelphia Bar Assoc- greater numbers of stressed-out Peckman renamed the 3L series (Law, take on new issues that should assist iation’s bicentennial year. I hope to lawyers if the study’s population Life and Lunch). The 2000 Bar Survey our members who are trying to strike a achieve my goal of making the lives of included only lawyers ages 36 and demonstrated the ongoing need for the balance. In my own informal survey, I our young lawyers more satisfying by under. As young lawyers, we feel the 3L series, because only 42.2 percent of have found that many young lawyers facilitating the balance between their greatest pressure to prove ourselves, the lawyers rated their firms positively struggle with selecting the best child work and professional lives. While our and this often translates into an in the area of training and guidance. I care arrangements. But there are very jobs are often inspiring, we need to increased workload and an inability to would like to continue the 3L series by few resources available to critique child remember that we are working to live, say “no,” even at the expense of our offering seminars on issues that might care options, so each lawyer tends to not living to work. Our children will personal lives. not be addressed in the conventional independently research her options. only have one first word, moments As I embark on my role as chair of continuing education programs or in The Work-Life Task Force will create an with our parents will unfortunately not the Young Lawyers Division, I intend to our members’ respective law firms. open forum for our members who are last forever, and time with our signifi- tackle this issue by creating a Work- These programs offer training in time making important decisions regarding cant others is precious. Life Task Force. The mission of this task management, financial planning and the welfare of their children. marketing, all of which are crucial tools Finally, I look forward to continuing Marla A. Joseph, chair of the Young Lawyers Division, is force will be to assist young lawyers in managing associate in the Worker’s Compensa t i o n finding a balance between their work in developing your career and main- the YLD’s tradition of being the “con- department at Sacks, Weston, Smolinsky & Albert. Her e- and family lives. The YLD has already taining your sanity. science of the Bar Association” by mail address is mjoseph@sa ck s l a w. c o m .

Association Honored for Law Week YLD Annual by Jeff Lyons cessful events of years past, such as students on the legal and medical Meeting on LegalLine and Lawyer for a Day (where implications of drug and alcohol abuse. The Philadelphia Bar Association will high school students shadow lawyers • Same-Sex Couples and the Law January 15 receive an American Bar Association for a morning), we incorporated new Forum: A panel of attorneys provided award for its 2001 Law Week activities. programs that highlighted this theme. free legal information to approximately The Philadelphia Bar The Philadelphia Bar Association was For example, we introduced a booth at 75 gay and lesbian couples about such Association’s Young Lawyers one of just six programs selected the Law Fair at One Liberty Place which issues as estate planning, acquiring Division invites all young lawyers, nationwide for the honors. A special provided information regarding chil- property and other matters. This pro- their colleagues and friends to its presentation will be made to the dren’s health insurance programs,” said gram was co-sponsored by the Gay and Annual Meeting and Luncheon to Philadelphia Bar at the ABA’s Midyear Joseph. Lesbian Lawyers of Philadelphia. welcome incoming YLD Chair Marla Meeting here in Feburary. “The most inspiring event was our • Edward F. Chacker Essay A. Joseph of the law firm of Sacks, Awards are given to programs that closing ceremony where we presented Contest: This essay contest, named Weston, Smolinsky, Albert & Luber. have found creative ways of reaching scholarships to high school students after the past Chancellor of the The event will be held on out to schools and the community, and who wrote the best essays on zero tol- Philadelphia Bar Association, is an Tuesday, Jan. 15 at noon in the have forged strong partnerships with erance policies,” she said. annual staple of Law Week. The theme Grand Ballroom of the Park Hyatt other groups to deliver the message Winning programs will receive a gift this year was “Zero Tolerance” The stu- Philadelphia at the Bellevue, Broad about the benefits of the rule of law. certificate for the Law Day store, nation- dent who wrote the best essay received and Walnut streets. Marla A. Joseph and Melissa al recognition from the ABA and men- a cash prize of $1,000 toward a college Guest speaker at the event will Schwartz, co-chairs of Law Week 2001, tion in the ABA Journalas well as inclu- education. The contest winner was be Third Circuit Court of Appeals said the success of the program would sion in the ABA Law Day Planning announced at a naturalization ceremo- Judge Marjorie O. Rendell. not have been possible without the Guide. ny for new citizens at the U.S. The luncheon will also feature incredible response from our legal com- The Law Week program was run by Courthouse, where the winning essay the presentation of the YLD’s Craig munity, the media and the public. the Association’s Young Lawyers was read by the author. M. Perry Community Service Award “This year’s theme was ‘Promoting Division and featured 18 different pro- • Elementary School Poster and its F. Sean Peretta Service Award the Best Interests of Children.’ We held grams and activities. The programs Contest: 4th, 5th and 6th graders (pub- to recipients to be announced. programs every day of the week begin- included: lic and private schools) created posters Tickets are $30 and faxable order ning with our kick-off event, Habitat for • Lawyer/Doctor in the Class- interpreting the Law Week theme, forms are available on the Bar Humanity,” said Joseph. room: Volunteer attorneys and physi- “Celebrate Your Freedom.” The winning Association Web site at “In addition to continuing our suc- cians visited area schools to instruct continued on page 7 www.philadelphiabar.org.

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Career Corner Be Prepared When Discussing Salary Issues

by James LaRosa and Gary Mintz As attorneys, they are expected to be mary importance in your job search. employer if an employee starts out strong, tough negotiators. How would Now look at the offer and the opportu- unhappy, thinking they are being There are many difficult aspects in it look if they ”rolled over” and took nity. Review the various factors you taken advantage of. As recruiters, we searching for a new job. One of the the first offer made? Is this offer a test? laid out and try to determine how this are often in the middle of employment most difficult is negotiating the salary Does the prospective employer expect opportunity satisfies these factors. negotiations. We have found that when and terms of your new position. After a counteroffer? If a counteroffer is Keep in mind that employment an employer finds a candidate they are months of sending cover letters and made, do you risk losing a fantastic negotiation should not be adversarial. interested in making an offer to, their resumes, scouring the Internet and career opportunity? It is not like buying a house. You do primary goal is making a fair offer that newspapers, networking and going on Below are some tips and strategies not walk away from your adversary will benefit both the firm and the numerous interviews, you have an that have proven to be successful in and never see them again. These are employee. offer from an employer in which you helping with the negotiation process. people you are going to be working Finally, don’t lie. We’ve men- have an interest. Now is the tough part Be prepared. Obtain as much with and hopefully building a career tioned this in other articles, and it is – the negotiation regarding compensa- information as you possibly can about with. Your goal here is not necessarily important to remember – Philadelphia tion. the prospective employer. This goes to negotiate the best possible deal for is a very small legal community. It might seem surprising that an beyond going on Martindale-Hubbell yourself. Keep in mind that even if you Chances are, somebody knows some- attorney would have a difficult time and the employer’s Web site. Ask are able to negotiate a higher salary, an body who knows somebody who can negotiating salary and other benefits around. Ask anyone who might have extra week off or any other term, you find out the salary structure or other with a prospective employer. After all, knowledge of the prospective employ- take the risk of alienating your future important information regarding your for many attorneys, negotiation is an er, including other attorneys, parale- employer. Your goal in employment present employment situation. integral part of their job. They con- gals, legal secretaries, judges, etc. Use negotiation is to truly create a win-win Keeping these factors in mind stantly negotiate settlements, contract the Internet. See what articles have situation. While you want something should assist you in future employ- provisions and numerous other agree- been written about your future that is fair to you, you also want your ment negotiations. It should help in ments on a daily basis. There is a major employer. The more information you future employer to feel they have determining the value of an employ- difference, however, between negotiat- have, the better prepared you will be negotiated a good deal. ment offer and what, if any, counterof- ing on behalf of a client and negotiat- to negotiate a good employment pack- Similarly, keep in mind that it is fer you should make. ing on behalf of yourself. The latter is age and to weigh the value of the offer also in your future employer’s best made. interest to have you start off on a good James LaRosa and Gary Mintz are recruiters with much more difficult. J u ri S t a, f f Inc., the exclusively endorsed legal staffing Lawyers are in a particularly diffi- Evaluate the opportunity. Try to note. An employer wants its future agency of the Philadelphia Bar Association. LaRosa can determine what is truly important to employee to be excited about the be reached at (215) 175 - 9100, extension 302 or via e- cult situation when it comes to mail at jlarosa @ j u ri s t a.com. f f Mintz can be reached at employment negotiations. Many times you and why you are leaving your opportunity. It does not benefit the ( 215) 751 - 9100, extension 315 or via e-mail at they feel as if they are in a “no-win” present position. Is an increase in g m i n t z @ j u ri s t a f f. c o m . situation, particularly if it is for a posi- salary your primary goal or are there tion they truly want and the original other more important factors such as offer is fair. The conundrum attorneys quality of life, interesting work or often find themselves in is that they do future career advancement? Make a list Career Planning and Placement not know what is expected from them. of the factors that you feel are of pri- from

LAW WEEK • Stepping Out for Seniors: A continued from page 6 panel of volunteer attorneys went to an area high school with informational students received prize money and handbooks and spoke at an assembly were honored at a Law Week luncheon. of about 150 seniors. Topics covered • Lawyer in the Classroom: included drunk driving, buying and Volunteer attorneys visited classrooms renting property, marriage, domestic to discuss law-related topics. Attorneys abuse, credit, employment law and Career counseling and résumé review services also attend career days to encourage taxes. by appointment, students to seek out careers in the law. •Legal Line: Volunteer attorneys Mondays from 9 to 11 a.m. and Fridays from 1:30 to 4 p.m. • Habitat for Humanity Work took phone calls from the public and at Bar Headquarters. For an appointment, call Cindy Towers at Day: A home in Chester County was offered free legal advice. (215) 751-9100, extension 301 refurbished by volunteer lawyers. • Law Fair at One Liberty Place: • Lawyer for a Day: More than 100 During this two-hour program, a panel high school students spent the morn- of nine attorneys provided free legal advice to shoppers. As part of the Law ing with volunteer attorneys and JuriStaff, the only legal staffing agency endorsed by the Philadelphia Bar Fair, parents were provided with judges experiencing what it is like to Association, provides temporary, temporary-to-permanent and direct-hire Polaroid photo identification cards and be a lawyer. The students were also placements of attorneys, paralegals and support staff. taken to various courts, where they met booklets containing information about judges who answered their questions. how to protect their toddlers and what The students and attorneys were also to do in case of emergencies. guests at a Law Week luncheon. Other groups honored for their Law • Law Week Luncheon: Law Week Day activities included the Alabama participants were invited to a luncheon Center for Law & Civic Education, the at the Bar Association, where honored Baton Rouge (La.) Bar Foundation, the Learn more at guests included poster contest winners, Maricopa County (Ariz.) Bar Assoc- essay contest winner and participants iation, the Napa (Calif.) Superior Court www.juristaff.com or www.philadelphiabar.org in the Lawyer for a Day program and and the Nevada County (Calif.) Bar or call JuriStaff at (215) 751-9100, ext. 301. their host judges and attorneys. Association.

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IN BRIEF Judge Scirica Accepts Beccaria Award Judge Rendell to be Honored U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Majorie O. Rendell will be honored with the President’s Award for Excellence by the National Association of Women Lawyers. The presentation will take place on Friday, Feb. 1 as part of the Midyear Meeting of the American Bar Association. The awards luncheon will be held at Davio’s, 111 S. 17th St., from 12:20 to 2 p.m. Contact NAWL executive director Lisa L. Smith at (312) 988- 6186 for more information.

Asian Bar Names Officers The Asian American Bar Association of the Delaware Valley (AABADV) is pleased to announce its officers for 2002: Julie S. Lu, President; Alisa M. Shin, Vice President; Robert J. Wilson, Treasurer; and Sophia Lee, Secretary. For more information about the AABADV, contact Julie Lu at (215) 979-1112 or [email protected].

Children’s Books Sought Family Law Section members are encouraged to bring children’s books and videos to the Family Law Section meeting on Monday, Jan. 7 at 4 p.m. U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Anthony J. Scirica (left) holds the Cesare Beccaria Award presented to him by the Criminal At that time, they will be presented to the Court Justice Section and The Justinian Society. Joining Judge Scirica (from left) are Michael Rainone of The Justinian and delivered to the Family Court nursery for the S o c i e t y, Criminal Justice Section Chair Stanley J. Krakower and Alexander Giacobetti, chancellor of The Justinian children. For more information about helping out, Society. The ceremony was held in the Mayor’s Reception Room on the second floor of City Hall on Nov. 28. contact Michael L. Viola at (215) 988-9700. Hamilton Circle, YLD/AHC Continue to Grow

A foundation’s endowment secures David H. Pittinsky community for their commitment to Rosen, P.C. the future for its grantees by ensuring David S. Shrager helping others (list as of Dec. 13): Rebecca Rosenberger-Smolen, Reed stability and continuity of funding. In Marc J. Sonnenfeld Molly Peckman, Montgomery, Smith 1992, the Andrew Hamilton Circle was Robert J. Coleman McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP Melissa Schwartz, Naulty founded by the Philadelphia Bar Kenneth E. Aaron Thomas G. Kessler, Morgan, Lewis & Scaricamazza & McDevitt Foundation to help increase the Marvin Comisky Bockius LLP Rod E. Wittenberg, LexisNexis Foundation’s endowment without lim- Stephen J. Harmelin James E. Elam, Dilworth Paxson LLP MaryJo Wlazlo, Saul Ewing LLP iting its ability to make grants every William L. Leonard Marla A. Joseph, Sacks, Weston, Eric Zajac, Eisenberg Rothweiler year. Michael P. O’Connor Smolinsky & Albert Schleifer Weinstein & Winkler, PC Members of the Andrew Hamilton Andrew S. Price Marnie E. Simon, Stevens & Lee Lee Rosenfeld, Gay Chacker & Circle each have pledged to contribute David T. Sykes Sheryl L. Axelrod, Blank Rome Mittin, P.C. $10,000 to the Foundation’s endow- Thomas More Holland Comisky & McCauley LLP Brian Scott Chacker, Fox, Rothschild, ment, payable in ten annual install- Stewart L. Cohen Jeffrey L. Dashevsky, Dashevsky, O’Brien & Frankel, LLP ments. Since that time, more than 300 Lawrence J. Beaser Horwitz, DiSandro, Kuhn, Dempsey & Michael D. Shaffer, Law Offices of leaders of the Philadelphia legal com- Christopher C. Fallon, Jr. Novello, P.C. Michael D. Shaffer munity have made this commitment. Nancy H. Fullam John Ehmann, Montgomery, Regina M. Foley, Litvin, Blumberg, We thank these individuals for their Leslie Anne Miller McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP Matusow & Young generosity and salute them for their Arthur G. Raynes David Felderman, Spector, Roseman Gregory B. Heller, Litvin, Blumberg, dedication to securing access to justice Robert J. Simmons & Kodroff, P.C. Matusow & Young for the most vulnerable members of David Unkovic Joel I. Fishbein, Abrams Lowenstein Andrew R. Duffy, Litvin, Blumberg, our community. With their help, the Edward W. Madeira, Jr. & Bushman Matusow & Young foundation’s endowment now exceeds Carl B. Everett Michael Hayes, Montgomery, Michele E. Turner, Litvin, Blumberg, $3 million. Together with the Young Lawyers McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP Matusow & Young The following individuals made the Division, the Philadelphia Bar Jerel Hopkins, Klehr, Harrison, Mariam Koohdary, Blank Rome pledge in 2001: Foundation proudly inaugurated the Harvey, Branzburg & Ellers LLP Comisky & McCauley LLP Albert S. Dandridge III; Carl B. Young Lawyers Division of the Andrew Glenn M. Massina, Michael Best & Natalie Klyashtorny, Greitzer & Everett; Richard F. Furia; Arthur S. Hamilton Circle this year. Each mem- Friedrich LLP Locks Gabinet; Michael J. Izzo; Elaine M. ber of the YLD/AHC will contribute Tobias Millrood, Schiffrin & Peter R. Rosenzweig, Spector Gadon Rinaldi; and Paul A. Tufano. $300 to the Michael K. Smith Fund of Barroway & Rosen, P.C. In addition, the following individu- the Philadelphia Bar Foundation. Jennifer L. Myers, Spector Gadon & Lisa Getson, Getson & Schatz, P.C. als paid off their pledge in 2000 and Proceeds from the Fund are used to Rosen, P.C. Heather J. Holloway, Bowser & 2001 (list current as of Dec. 17): benefit the delivery of legal services to Dara Penn Newman, Simon Higgins Weaver Andre L. Dennis the disadvantaged in Philadelphia. We & Moran Michael E. Adler, Blank Rome Joseph H. Jacovini salute these young leaders in the legal Alan Nochumson, Spector Gadon & Comisky & McCauley LLP

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Philadelphia Bar Foundation $350,000 Granted to Legal Services Agencies

The Philadelphia Bar Foundation, the charitable arm of the Philadelphia Bar Association, delivered an early hol- Bar Foundation Says ‘Thank You’ iday gift on Dec. 12 by awarding $350,000 in grants to 33 organizations serving Philadelphians struggling with poverty, abuse and discrimination. The money distributed was raised by and through Philadelphia lawyers, as well as members of the business community, dedicated to ensuring equal access to justice. The grants, ranging from $2,000 to $98,000, were awarded to organizations providing free legal services and other essential support to abused women and chil- dren, the elderly, the indigent, the homeless, people with disabilities, and others who need help not only during the holidays but throughout the year. “During these difficult times, as we look to the coming year with renewed hope and commitment, we are delight- Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua, president of the Philadelphia Bar Foundation during 2001, offers gifts to Sayde J. Ladov (left) and Marilyn ed to announce the distribution of Heffley for their work with the Andrew Hamilton Ball. Ladov was co-chair of the Souvenir Program for the Ball. Heffley was co-chair of these funds to agencies providing criti- the Ball. The Ball and Souvenir Program raised more than $150,000 for the Philadelphia Bar Foundation. cal access to justice for the most vul- nerable members of our community. and Senior Citizen Judicare Project. Arts, the Consumer Bankruptcy Assist- Even though world events are much on Grants were provided to organiza- ance Project and the Homeless The Philadelphia Bar Foundation our minds, we cannot forget that there tions serving children and adults with Advocacy Project. are still so many of our neighbors who gratefully acknowledges the support disabilities, including the Disabilities Grants were awarded to organiza- of the law firm of Dashevsky, need our support. We feel privileged to Law Project, the Legal Clinic for the tions providing legal and other assis- be able to help,” said 2001 Philadelphia Horwitz, DiSandro, Kuhn, Dempsey Disabled and the Pennsylvania Health tance to immigrants, including the & Novello, P.C. for the 2001 Andrew Bar Foundation President and current Law Project. Detention Resources Project, HIAS and Bar Association Vice Chancellor Gabriel Hamilton Ball Souvenir Program. Grants were awarded to organiza- Council Migration Service of Members of the firm include: L.I. Bevilacqua. tions serving the needs of women, in- Philadelphia, Nationalities Service Bevilacqua added that the 2001 Edwin Dashevsky, Mayer Horwitz, E. cluding the Women’s Law Project, Center and the Pennsylvania Douglas DiSandro, Robert F. Kuhn, grants are a “fine example of how the Women Against Abuse and Women Immigration Resources Center. Philadelphia Bar Foundation reaches Michael J. Dempsey, Arthur S. Organized Against Rape. Since its inception in 1964, the Novello, Bradley H. Kane, Kevin M. out as a good neighbor and embodies Grants were awarded to support Philadelphia Bar Foundation has the legal profession’s commitment to Malloy, Jeffrey S. Shorr, Jeffrey L. advocacy and watchdog efforts by the awarded more than $4 million to Dashevsky and Andrew S. Dashevsky. the community.” following organizations: the ACLU, the advance the legal community’s com- Grants were awarded to such orga- Committee of Seventy, the Juvenile Law mitment to equal access to justice. nizations serving low-income individ- Center, the Public Interest Law Center uals as Community Legal Services and of Philadelphia and Pennsylvanians for Friends of Farmworkers. Modern Courts. Looking for a special way Grants were also awarded to organi- Grants were also awarded to organi- zations providing support to individu- zations coordinating volunteer attor- to remember someone? als struggling with abuse and discrimi- neys, such as the Philadelphia Volun- nation, including the Education Law teers for the Indigent Program, the Center, the AIDS Law Project, the Cen- Support Center for Child Advocates, Births • Deaths • Marriages • Anniversaries ter for Lesbian and Gay Civil Rights Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Making Partner • Passing the Bar

Through the Special Way to Remember program, you can Levy Fund Donations Top $8,500 honor a colleague or loved one with a contribution to the Philadelphia Bar Foundation. Since 1964 the Bar Foundation During his tenure as chair of the November, the Bar Foundation received has distributed millions of dollars in attorney gifts and other Compulsory Arbitration Committee of nearly 120 contributions totalling more funds to public interest groups that provide counsel and the Philadelphia Bar Association, Ben than $8,500, or roughly equivalent to Levy was instrumental in establishing the average grant awarded by the assistance to the poor, disabled, elderly and children in our the process permitting individuals sit- Foundation for 2001. c o m m u n i t y. Your gift will help serve the needs of ting as arbitrators to donate all or a The Board of Trustees of the Phila- Philadelphians who have nowhere else to turn for legal ser- portion of the arbitrator’s fee to sup- delphia Bar Foundation wishes to ex- vices. port the delivery of legal services to the tend its sincere appreciation to the If you would like to make a gift to the Foundation as a needy. Over the years, this has helped many generous individuals who sup- meaningful expression of respect, please call (215) 238-6334. raise thousands of dollars. ported this program in 2001, and hopes In grateful memory of this, donated that all members of the Bar Association arbitrator’s fees received by the Bar serving as arbitrators in the future will Foundation are earmarked for the continue participating in this program Benjamin F. Levy Fund. By the end of to benefit legal services.

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GORDON continued from page 1

importance of process. Our process will be rational, deliberative and sen- sible. Within that process, let us all work together for the profession and the public so that others will know we are united in a common cause,” Gordon said. The new Chancellor said ABA President Robert E. Hirshon, in a speech before the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Public Interest Section, spoke out about the need to encour- age more lawyers to do more public interest work. “I will strongly support President Hirshon’s proposal to institute a debt forgiveness plan for law school grads who go into public interest work. Such plans are already the norm for new doctors and teachers, why not lawyers? This is a fine idea and we will work to make it a reality,” he said. Gordon also said the Association Members of the Gordon family gather before the Annual Meeting Luncheon. From left are: Tara Kochman, Dylan Kochman, Chancellor Allan H. will work closely with the courts and Gordon, his wife, Sharon, son-in-law Lenard Cohen, Davi Cohen and daughter Lauren Cohen. judges to continue to build a better justice system. “We will continue to support merit selection and the work of our Judicial Selection and Retention Commission. We will build on that in the public interest. And we will also forge new alliances and cooperative ventures wherever possible with other bar associations, law-related organiza- tions and like-minded groups. Here, our goal is to better serve our mem- bers and the profession,” he said. “So, we will seek opportunities to consolidate services, share resources and chart new paths – together – to serve others. In service to the profes- sion, to the public and to the courts we will not falter. Not here at the birthplace of liberty. Not now at this Chancellor Allan H. Gordon and daughter Pamela pose with Gordon’ s Rochelle M. Fedullo, chair of the Board of Governors in 2001, Boar d time in our history,” he said. granddaughter Davi Cohen. S e c re t a r y Sayde J. Ladov and Chancellor-Elect Audrey C. T a l l e y In speaking about the arrive for the Annual Meeting Luncheon. Association’s legacy, Gordon said, “we cannot rest on our laurels. We cannot be satisfied with having been the best bar association in the nation.” “We want to advance our Philadelphia lawyers and law firms as a vital, integral part of the regional, national and international economy. Chancellor Allan H. Gordon talks We will work with local, state and with law partners F. Philip Robin federal officials to establish a partner- (left) and Herbert Kolsby (right) ship, which takes into consideration prior to the Dec. 4 Annual Meeting the important role that the legal pro- Luncheon. fession plays in the economy of the region. Government must realize the impact our Philadelphia lawyers have on the fiscal health of the region. They should consider the tax base we represent; the amount of real estate we occupy and the amount of com- merce we generate. We recognize the critical role that government plays and we hope that working together economic growth can be fostered for all involved,” he said.

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WELCOME AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIAT I O N

The Monthly Newspaper of the Philadelphia Bar Association • Special Pull-Out Section 2002 Philadelphia Restaurant Guide

The Astral Plane...... RG2 Le Bec-Fin...... RG2 Ristorante Panorama...... RG4

Audrey Claire...... RG2 Lee Hou Fook...... RG3 Ristorante Tre Scalini...... RG4

Buddakan...... RG2 Nice Chinese Noodle House...... RG2 Rococo...... RG4

Chez Colette...... RG2 Novelty...... RG3 Saigon...... RG4

Cuvee Notredame...... RG2 Old Original Bookbinders...... RG3 Susanna Foo...... RG4

Dmitri’s...... RG2 The Plough & The Stars...... RG3

Kansas City Prime...... RG2 The Prime Rib...... RG3

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PHONE SECTS WITH EVENING Belgian proprietor, Michel (as in lamb is molten pink at its center, turn- The Astral Plane RESERVATIONS “seashell”) has remade a former Italian ing browner toward the edges and 1708 Lombard St. “I’d appreciate a table for six at dining establishment a few blocks from dark at the bone. No need for fork and (215) 546-6230 eight this evening.” the Art Museum into a Belgian bistro. knife. The lamb-mignons separate at a Center City Atavistic “Would you like the Pagoda You’ll first notice a bar whose on-tap quiver of teeth, causing a gush of juice Above Broad and completely above Banquettes, which seat six, or would Belgian “bierdam” brews complement a that your tongue must shepherd. If you board is this Bohemian relic with you prefer the onyx-topped communi- list of Abbey Ales, Trappist Chimays have nothing else, try the Grilled hodge-podge decor from four decades ty table to share with about 20 peo- and Lambic fruit-flavored barleys. Squid. Seven 5-inch-long bodies ago when “I LIKE IKE” buttons had ple?” “Am I limited to Japanese cuisine Neighbors attired in anything from appear among sides of escarole-oil- heft. A parachute of Korean War vin- at the Pagoda?” “Oh no, you’ll be able suits to sweatshirts are chatting and and-garlic and vegetable-mashed rice. tage is your ceiling, and each table to order from Chinese, Vietnamese, laughing. Excuse yourself past them Either the plate’s design is too small, or appears seance-ready. A “Twilight Thai, Indian and Japanese anywhere in into a main dining area whose length the squid were engineered by Jules Zone” ambiance causes one to caution the restaurant. We serve the food of approaches that of two bowling alleys. Verne. a breadbasket-carrying waiter with the modern Asian sects. You might enjoy Above a grey fireplace at the pinsetter’s only 1950s legal maxim eerily to come the long community table, as it’s just position is an antique gilded framed to mind: KLATU BERATTA NICTO. past our bubbling waterfall of White photo of the 19th century Notredame Kansas City Prime Vegetarians have their way at this she- Water, through a travel gate, and family. Michel’s grandmother is the lit- 4417 Main St. bang, so much so that “stir-fry” and beyond a gigantic boulder we jokingly tle girl with the ribbon in her hair. Her (215) 482-3700 “curry” are used frequently both as call “Little Rock.” present reputation as an octogenarian Manayunk Marbled Steakhouse nouns and verbs. Grilled fish and with propensities for extremely high- Reaganomics of the 1980s gave new chicken dishes have a smokey cheer- Chez Colette heeled shoes, long cigarettes and depth to the phrase “trickle-down” fulness as if they were grilled over Hotel Sofitel champagne are as legendary as her when administered to the dilapidated chips of Howdy Doody. 120 S. 17th St. smirk in the family portrait. Order shebangs along Main Street from Audrey Claire (215) 564-7258 Soup De Poissons and Moules a la Green Lane to Shurs Lane. French Bistro Provencale. The former, the fish soup, is Miraculously, because interest rates 20th & Spruce streets Inside the lobby, businesspeople a steamy broth on whose surface float became de minimus and real estate (215) 731-1222 lounge in Bergamo-upholstered sofas tiny globules of fish oils, and under prices hit bargain basement levels, a Center City Neighborly while being served Grey Goose marti- whose surface conglobate chunks of few daring entrepreneur-restaurateurs “Audrey Claire” appears in a tiny nis at La Bourse bar 50 yards from the cod, shrimp, scallops, bass and assorted decided to call this neighborhood their Times New Roman font almost imper- entrance to Chez Colette. In the art vegetables. It’s as if you’ve been trans- baby. A breeding frenzy ensued for the ceptibly on a low window pane at a deco atmosphere of La Bourse, waitstaff ported by barge up the Rhône to Arles next 17 good-looking years. I will not building who’s lot in life is the promenade in glamorous Diane von or Avignon. The mussel dishes are describe the 16-ounce Kobe Beef entree Northwest corner of 20th and Spruce. Furstenberg-inspired wrap outfits. A interposed with tomato, garlic, onion ($100) except to say that the knife pro- Otherwise, one could not guess that torch singer and pianist entertain the and white wine. More than 40 of the vided with it is for show. Supposedly, this premises has a name at all. For, as circadian clientele, including Air France black-shelled beauties are crammed this most expensive export from Japan of this writing, no sign exists; no pilots and personnel, amongst flutes of with all ingredients into what can best results from a constant lifetime mas- brightly lettered façade is apparent; Moet et Chandon. Meander toward the be described as a steamer the size of a sage afforded the steer. To place the and only an outdoor chalk-laden hip- restaurant, it’s magnifique. small jury box. concept into perspective, I’ve been high menuboard proposes an identity. With great luck, you will have kneading my wife’s most pleasant Notwithstanding marqueelessness, this ordered a bowl of Cappuccino De Dmitri’s shanks for more than 37 years, and I “BYOB - Sorry, No Credit Cards” she- Champignons Sauvages Aux Marrons 2227 Pine St. wouldn’t be able to tell, blindfolded, bang draws neighborhood cabals in ($6), a deeply satisfying winter soup (215) 985-3680 which is more exquisite to nibble. I can droves. If you can’t feast at Audrey replete with wild mushrooms and Greek Grotto Greatness say that, in this perspective, Kobe is Claire’s for less than $15, you’re missing chestnut cappuccino. One’s mouth is There are those lawyers who succor inexpensive. As an aside, lobsters here the issue. Of the “Small Dishes,” pick enveloped by frothy foresty morsels, suckers, and others less succumbed by arrive in sizes of 3.5, 4.5 and 5 pounds. the Grilled Spicy Squid. For $7, I sweetened by a chorus of nutty them, who decline grilled octopus You must arrive with an appetite the wouldn’t clean and devein the cartilage nuances: a profluent picnic in the appendages peremptorily as if they size of a Texas attorney in order to from a squid, let alone seven of them, woods. were the limbs of an octogenarian crave these massive crustaceans. When each the size of a finger on a winter Entrées, aussi, are studded with suc- juror with psoriasis. Dmitri’s Grilled the lobsters arrive, you don’t know glove. Nor would I know how to grill cesses. Loup De Mer Rôti ($22) is roast- Octopus appetizer ($8) is tenderized, whether to eat them or ask them to them whole so that the outside is bur- ed Chilian sea bass bristling and oiled, dipped in wine vinegar, dance. nished to tenderness while the inside pompous above a throng of crushed parsleyed, and then crisped to a char remains moist and solid white. And Peruvian potatoes surrounded by shal- on an open grill. A call to arms. The Le Bec-Fin never would I even think to submerge lot sauce. The bass is thick and won- Mediterranean Plate combination ($12) 1523 Walnut St. the swollen, turgid, grilled bodies into drously white, as if it were a grand is the best starter for two, even if glut- (215) 567-1000 a broth that makes you whimper, and opaque iced wedding cake. It mists and tonous. With doughy bread chunks, Center City Finest French Classic wrestle with an uncontrollable urge to quivers as your knife nudges generous piles of pita and bowls of seasoned One is seated in an oval-backed curse filthy puerile words out loud. flakes from its fish flanks. A spoonful olive oil, this could be your main meal. armchair superbly cushioned on bot- Buddakan of dense potato catches a bouquet of It’s difficult to imagine the mélange of tom and arms by the same Cherbourg golden shallots before you swallow. mounds of tarama salada, baba tapestry that covers the most expensive 325 Chestnut St. The crème de la crème of Chez ghanoush, huge purplish beets, hum- French luggage. On starched-shirt pink (215) 574-9440 Colette are the desserts. And the mus, tzatziki and skordalia. Nibble, tablecloths rest grand, heavy silver- Old City Stephen Starr Praline Soufflé Glace ($6) is without nuzzle, nudge, nosh, nip, nod, note and ware, quail salt and pepper shakers As required by Titles 31 and 47 of peer. The Count of Monte Cristo would gnarl. Your tongue whirls in frenzied and an unglazed chard filled with vari- Purdon’s Statutes: Food-Liquor, the have stayed in prison had it been felicity as tastes appear, disappear and eties of orchids and wildflowers. Seek Office of the Indefensible Nutritional served there. Père Goriot would never reinvent themselves in calculated com- out Roast Beef En Croute. The roast is Counsel (“OINC”) hereby submits sub- have been written if this dessert were binations. The beets add a brisk bite; maroon upon dark sauce as if embar- stantial evidence and incredible infor- on the table. Chevalier should not have the hummus provides a warm coating rassed that the latter covers nothing of mation that may constitute grounds for smirked. Lautrec couldn’t have painted of garlic; and the ghanoush is redolent the former. The side of a fork pressed lawyers to sing, “Hail to the Chef.” in its presence. of grainy, gooey eggplant. There is no so slightly into the pinkest portion Restaurateur Starr (albeit Stephen) has cheaper carnival ride on a cornucopia. causes a separation agreement. renovated a Post Office on Chestnut Cuvee Notredame Grilled Lamb ($13) could only be a Chocolate Cake Le Bec-Fin is a double near 4th, consuming nearly 1.6 million 1701 Green St. better bargain if the waitstaff had chocolate with mocha, 14 inches high of his own pre-tax dollars. At 42 years (215) 765-2777 sheared it and knitted you a sweater and topped with rich, chocolate flakes. of age, he describes this Buddakan fab- Art Museum Belgian while its chops were being cooked. The rication as a “youthful indiscretion.” continued on next page

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continued from previous page A raspberry tart is low, 8 inches wide, About the Reviewer and glazed to sparkle. California long- Richard Max Bockol, a solo practi- pounds.) stem strawberries surround white FEASTS TO FAMINE tioner in Montgomery County, has The Villanova University Law School chocolate mousse. The fluff melts in been writing his “Feasts to Famine” graduate practices business litigation milliseconds. Dining here, with finest restaurant reviews for the Philadelphia and computer failure litigation and wines, may cost in excess of $200 an Bar Reportersince 1976. started out as an assistant district attor- hour. You may want to sign your He estimates that he’s visited thou- ney in Philadelphia, where he served American Express voucher “Edmund sands of restaurants in that time, which under Sen. Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) from Dantes, Esq.” has seen him go under the bylines 1968 to 1972. Bockol was appointed to Fatty R. Bockol (when he weighed 307 the DA’s office the same day as another Lee Hou Fook pounds) to his current name of Skinny former ADA of note, former Philadel- 219 N. 11th St. D. Bockol (he’s down to a svelte 240 phia Mayor Edward G. Rendell. (215) 925-7266 Chinatown Authentic Shebang shirt or blouse, your pants or dress, with a tag-team presence, but you may sophisticated system imported from I began patronizing this eatery your eyes: usually in that order, over wish to add lemon and/or Japanese Ireland, which perfects the porters and more than 15 years ago when I discov- and over. horseradish. The snow pea leaves bal- beers on tap. The least you can do is to ered it doesn’t serve dessert; it has no You may not demur to the House ance the repast with sweetened tex- pause, and learn how to drink from the liquor license; it accepts no credit cards Special Congee ($4.25), a cement-mixer tures of rabe and bay. bloody thing. “Order, or you’ll perish (its prices as the most reasonable in sized porridge portion with floating sitting there,” says our waiter, who is Chinatown); and it’s as if being in pearly fish fillets of the sweetest, silki- an exact replica of Michael Flatley, but Shanghai in the late 1950s. A fabu- est suppleness. I’ve seen residents of Old Original less blond. “If you don’t order the lously authentic meal can take hours Beijing eating congee for breakfast, Warm Sea Scallop Salad ($7.75) it’s a to prepare, and then consume. before bicycling to work. It sticks to the Bookbinders sacrilege,” he blurts. “To deny yourself Plan an early arrival, never later ribs and makes your belly visibly beat 2nd and Walnut streets the Striped Bass is a mortal sin. And to than 6 p.m., especially on Sunday. With to the rhythm of your heart. (215) 925-7027 be bereft of Baby Rack of Lamb ($19.75) luck, your final fortune cookies will be Bring cash. The menu has handwrit- Society Hill Fish House is a sin so venial, there’s no clergy can presented at 8:30 p.m. Food is served ing honestly stating, “Price slightly dif- Where to sit here is important. The save you from damnation.” casually and purposefully, and for ferent in some items.” path to the middle bar and the large I’m astounded at his attempts to good reason. Mr. Fook starts your order dining room is circuitous. Patrons must sanctify my eating habits by allusions virtually from scratch and imbues in Novelty first pass by “Hihowarya” tables and to holy terror. I reply to his succinet each entrée brilliant nuances of flavors 15 S. 3rd St. “Won’erful” booths on their left. Irish lilt, “If I don’t have all three before that cause sensations of déja-vu. You (215) 627-7885 Lawyers and their clients sit attentively me within 20 minutes, you’re a dis- can almost, but not quite, identify the Old City Innovative and nonchalantly waiting to be seen grace to your mother and Ireland in tastes circulating upon your tongue, “Industrial charm” is the most elo- and greeted. general.” appearing and disappearing until you quent way to describe the decor. Glazes Table #1: On a huge white round plate is swallow. Mrs. Fook says most lawyers of olive, brown and amber glow upon “Hihowarya.” served grilled sea scallops the size of are “too full abalone.” walls and wainscoting. Cast iron “Great Sid; saw Molly in Miami last the nipples on the statues ensconced in columns, “conceal-lighted” distressed month. She looks won’erful. You look bas-relief upon the old Federal walls, a tenaciously restored tin ceiling, won’erful. Have a won’erful.” Courthouse. Nice Chinese elevator gates, exposed black pipes and Booth #2: The striped bass is panseared, with Noodle House a huge serendipitous sprinkler hose “Hihowarya.” a potato crust in the shape of scales, provide a “Matrix” sensation. “Milt, my goodness you’re tan. served with a lobster sauce. The taste is (Nhà Hàng Triêu Hung) The Novelty Box Appetizer ($22) is Where were you, in Florida?” simply humbling. You’re in a state of 1038 Race St. one signature “imaginative plates,” an “Yeah, we stayed with Molly and grace. Your eyes water entirely. (215) 625-8393 innovative version of a traditional Jack.” If I could describe the rack of seven Chinatown Noodles Japanese lunch box featuring four “Yo, Sid, hihowarya.” baby lamb chops served ruby red and The first few times you come here items including sushi. On four 3-inch “Great Len, hihowarya Milt?” crusted, I would. They are spread over for lunch, dinner or take-out, simply square white porcelain dishes inserted “Won’erful.” mashed potatoes herbed from heaven. listen to and watch what the Chinese onto a larger identically white square Tourists abound among the fanciest, God knows you have to keep your dig- customers are ordering. Ninety-eight foot rendition rests (a) salmon tartare largest portions of stone crab claws, nity, but you’ll find yourself shameless- percent of the diners are Asians, speak- resting on diced sweet cucumber bits, lobsters and, on Friday, bowls of ly shoveling the crushed spuds with ing various Oriental dialects, all seem- (b) crab meat chunks protected by Bouillabaisse and howls of politicians. the little sheep’s bones (as utensils) ingly understandable to the waitstaff. steamed asparagus and hot peppers, (c) Snapper soup with amber sherry and between teeth, until cheeks are filled Realize that when you order a dish for huge tiger shrimp satay and (d) lightly horseradish-topped oyster crackers and languished with lustfulness. yourself, you are truly ordering for grilled Striped Bass filet. As if at bull’s clear more sinuses than a congression- Moreover, a cup of Irish coffee and a three. House Special Shrimp Roll (Cha eye is a targeted round terrine of rich al vote on gun legislation. Gargantuan piece of Apple tart will send your belly Gio Trièn Chau) ($4.95) are six ample tomato-based dipping sauce. The strawberry shortcake send ‘em back to sticking out a mile. It’s a miserable packets of pressed shrimp. Each parcel ingredients bristle with freshness, each Topeka as sweet as when they left, adulthood to walk the world without. tastes like a dazzling culinary combi- plate redolent of a differing culture, despite this restaurant’s expense. nation of challah french toast, shrimp and all a Catholic catharsis. Grilled Ahi croquette and a New Orleans beignet. Tuna ($26.50) is served over, of all The Plough The Prime Rib There’s a reason why your table is things, snow pea leaves. The tuna, & The Stars 1701 Locust St. replete with forty chopsticks, hundreds upon request, is crimson at its center. at the Warwick Hotel 123 Chestnut St. of napkins, dozens of miniature white When served, it resembles a sumo (215) 772-1701 (Enter on Second) ladles, sliced hot cherry peppers, salt wrestler awaiting its chance to knock Prime Ribald Rib (215) 733-0300 and pepper shakers, a soy bin and you off your chair. The tuna frightens “I’ll drink to that,” as I lift my Old City Irish what might be a Shanghaied ketchup by its cross-hatched enormity. The fish extremely dry martini to click against Notice first the bar’s prominence, bottle. All of these accoutrements, but loin is covered slightly only by a chick its twin, held by my spouse of 37 years. made more so when contrasted visual- for the napkins, invariably find their pea roasted garlic purée and a well- “Will pater be having one steak this ly with the nearby arrangement of low way into Nice’s noodle soups. The nap- placed red pepper coulis. Tuna of this evening,” asks mater adoringly, “or furniture, milking stool height. Then kins (you’ll use three dozen) are to grade is always unabashedly odorless, would you prefer a New York Strip and smell the beer. Installed behind the wipe your brow, your nose, your so the garlic and peppers complement mouth, your hands, your chin, your tappy, by Guinness technicians, is a continued on next page

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continued from previous page here than if you were at a judge’s ric calm of pineapple sweetness. The Ristorante robe-manufacturing convention. meat itself is supple, yielding and the Prime Rib?” Tre Scalini Moreover, patrons emulate the black- choice. Also recommended are Venison I hesitate, to fully sip the Absolut, ened look. It’s as if you were playing a in Watercress and Leek Sauce and 1533 S. 11th St. then to inhale the fragrance of the red game of checkers where both oppo- Shrimp and Scallop Birdsnest, each (215) 551-3870 and white roses on the table, before I nents have chosen black. concocted of vibrant sauces as if South Philly Italian reply. “Both, …to share, darling,” I French cooking were at their heart. But A voluptuous waitress appears. The chortle, beginning to salivate and the use of taro, coriander and snow dimples in her cheeks rival Vesuvian Saigon therefore lisp, “And ixnay the oggieday 933-935 Washington Ave. peas brings us closer to unlimited free craters. Two overhead revolving fans agbay.” (215) 925-9656 trade with mainland China. make her banter breezy, as she The leopard-print wall-to-wall car- South Philadelphia Vietnamese describes the evenings “specials.” No peting causes a slight static electric jolt Bargain NEIL STEIN’s inspired restaurants, matter what erupts from her, you must when our fingertips touch. We are once The establishment’s facade fronts Striped Bass (15th and Walnut streets; never forget the following: Risotto again a supper club couple in the ‘50s, onto Washington Avenue, close 215-732-4444), Rouge (205 S. 18th St.; (with mushrooms, although the menu being pampered by tuxedoed waiters. enough to 9th Street so that its bricks 215-732-6622) and Bleu (227 S. 18th St. may offer it only with seafood). A few The 17-ounce New York strip arrives seem redolent of the nearby Italian on Rittenhouse Square; 215-545-0342) years ago, I spent an afternoon at first, along with three oval plates Market’s fresh produce. Nothing but a and the newest, Avenue B , (260 S. Harry’s Bar in Venice tasting its vari- replete with well-oiled button mush- neon sign proclaiming “SINCE 1977,” Broad; 215-790-0705) are not to be eties of risotto. None comes close to the rooms, buttered asparagus and and jutting vestibule, differentiates this missed. Bass and B are two of the most perfection of Tre Scalini’s. Risotto is a steamed spinach, respectively. The beef shebang from neighboring rowhouses. elegant places to dine in the world. labor of love where the rice, broth, looks darkly sullen, almost grizzly and Review the numbered menu items, Rouge and Bleu are the less-formal onions, garlic and cheeses must be evil with the complexion of a black- and recite this: “2, 36, 37.” Your waitress relaxing ports of call for itinerant melted, mixed, stirred, added and smith. Then the steak knife scores a will probably reply, “That’s the movie stars and professional sports restirred and readded at just the right pink smile from its girth, whereupon Philadelphia Lawyer’s Litany.” stars. culinary moments. The results depend hues of chartreuse and coral pinks pre- #2 is “Meat Dumpling Noodle Soup upon the quality of ingredients and the vail upon its personality. Cordial juices with Shrimp” ($4.95). It is its name; a DIAMOND OWNERS IN THE fortitude and fortune of the chef. Tre ooze downward gravitating upon the double-serving oversized steaming ROUGH: Philadelphia has its smaller Scalini’s chef, Francesca DiRenzo, cooks plate to puddle. bowl brimming with egg noodles. dining venues whose chefs and staff with a passion, so her risotto glistens Ooohs and aaahs are instantly #36 is “Seafood 4 Ways” ($8.95). are so uniquely brilliant, they deserve and sparkles. A forkful induces a interrupted by the trembling of restive Huge butterfly shrimp are french-fried your unfettered attention. Fritz Blanc swoon. “It’s more exceptional than any utensils when another waiter into golden baubles. They share space at Deux Cheminees (1221 Locust St.; I’ve ever tasted,” I tell her. “What’s the approaches the table with the massive with Crab Shuma, crab balls as creamy, 215-790-0200) makes your heart sing special trick?” “Me,” she reports tri- roasted prime chop. He holds the plate warm and battered as the shrimp. with menus so classically creative, he is umphantly. “Derza wona special ingre- upon which it rests in two hands. The Spring rolls add a corral around the called upon as the instructor for most dients: me; Iya throwa myselva intoee- mere shadow of the rectitudinous mar- others, served with hashmarks, demar- other city cooks; Guillermo Pernot’s ta.” The Veal Chops are exquisite; the bled marvel erases all the whiteness cations for dividing themselves into Pasion! (211 S. 15th St.; 215-875-9895) Polenta with Broccoli Rabe, spumes- from the server’s starched shirt. The bite-size pieces. is a majuscule Cuban paradise where cent. chunk of meat is monstrous, moun- #37 is the “Saigon Specials” ($8.95). one never meets a ceviche one doesn’t tainous, megahypertrophic. This rib is Rococo Beef, pork and lemon chicken strips are like. Marc Vetri, at Vetri (1312 Spruce ribald. No meal could be more classy, 123 Chestnut St. skewered, tenderized in various mari- St.; 215-732-3478) proposes marriage to relaxing and enjoyably elegant. (215) 629-1100 nades of caramel and oils, then grilled. every diner, with combinations made Old City Worldly The charred offerings are seared to sul- in heaven of Tuscan standards and Rococo has the gall to be divided try smokiness. Tendonless taffies. beyond, elevated to the stratosphere. Ristorante into three parts. One walks directly If you’ve got money to burn, head Only here can one ask, “If the culinary Panorama from portal through to the first, a hip, straight for the #28c “Squid Chef Style,” universe is infinite, how is it that Vetri huge, hopping restaurant-bar area. requesting “extra spicy.” This entrée is a is still expanding?” Penn’s View Hotel This is itself partitioned by a 4-foot Vietnamese salad replete with vegeta- Front & Market streets Sapele African burlwood curvilinear bles and squid parts, in a sauce HOLES IN THE WALL: Django (215) 922-7800 wall. To your left are dozens of spartan scoured by flames. Baby squid have (526 S. 4th St.; 215-922-7151) is a brick- Old City Pasta and Wines Galore black tables surrounded by chairs and been bathing in red chili oils until their walled, poster-pocked, shoestring she- Luca Sena is a native of Naples, banquettes with seats that are cobalt tentacles are pleading with preliminary bang pampered by Bryan Sikora and Italy, with genes imbued with the DNA blue. To your right is the bar, whose objections. Aimee Olexy. They delight in seasonal of generations of Neapolitan restaura- golden polyresin fiber-optic surface specials, from bread to nuts, with teurs. In 1976, his family opened La creates the illusion that everyone at it Susanna Foo cheeses indelibly indicated at dessert; Famiglia in Old City to accolades; and 1512 Walnut St. has four legs and two drinks. Dentil Aden (614 N. 2nd St.; 215-627-9844) in 1990, Luca’s own vision focused (215) 545-2666 moldings and thick columns abound; presents a melange of Israeli, Greek, upon the Penn’s View Hotel and its Center City Posh Chinese profuse plastering and delicate orna- Tunisian and Spanish styles. Conviv- Panorama restaurant. The ken is This is the year of the Dragon mentation are at such two-story iality pervades among accents from European-style, casual, bustling, com- Lawyer, which portends joyous pros- heights as to cause momentary mental around the world. Never miss the fortable and affordable. One feels as if perity and litigious plenty. The grand- nosebleeds. Lights, here and there, are Moroccan “cigars,” ultra-crispy phyllo one has entered an Italian grotto look- est of the banquet halls to celebrate suspended from 40 feet of intricate dough scrolls stuffed with spiced ing over a summer landscape of judgments in your flavor is at Susanna wiring patterns and mobiles. A highfa- ground beef. These are not from the blooming verdant vineyards. This trat- Foo’s. It’s the elegant Chinese restau- lutin ceiling is skylike, made three- Dead Sea; Villa DiRoma ’s (932-936 S. toria makes more than 130 wines avail- rant in the city, where the most fortu- dimensional by multi-layered puffs 9th St.; 215-592-1295) waitresses could able to the patron at a by-the-glass nate cookies may be found. Try Grilled and wisps of clouds. play for the Eagles. “Forgedda puta- price. Great and rare wines are not Taing Tao Duck with Soy, Beer and Appetizers span continents and tiz’nbasil, ya fromoutatown?” Order only within reach, but attainable. There Pineapple Sauce. This entrée is as crisp condiments. From Chicken Ravioli in Chicken Neopolitan ($14.95) to butter are, as well, exceptional “flights” and thick skinned as a Circuit Court Galveston Lipsmacker Sauce ($6.50) to every artery leading to or from your offered, to allow 1.5-ounce tastes of judge discovering his opinion has been Kona Roast Duck Stix with BBQ heart; or Steak Myway ($22.50) with five different wines at a time, a tricky overturned by a unanimous Supreme Dipping Sauce ($7.50) through Nori- Escarole Oil and Garlic ($4.50). The Tuscan task of gobbling goblets. Court. Duck chunks prevail heavy and Crusted Rare Salmon Sashimi ($8), the Italian Market’s finest and freshest moist in a light tart ginger broth: a menu reads as if it were a travelogue. ingredients warm your aorta, ventricle pineapple velvet crush. A taste is a The waitstaff’s attire is black on and medulla oblongata simultaneously. crunch of crusty grilled surface upon black. You’ll see no less of this color If you’ve got a client on death row, this which adhere dark aromas and the cit- should be his last meal.

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In Sea r c h of VIP Vol u n t e e r s

Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent Program Board members ( f rom left) Andrew A. Chirls and B ruce H. Bikin and VIP Pr e s i d e n t Barbara Sicalides work the phones looking for attorneys to take VIP cases.The phone-a-thon was held at Bar Association headquarters on Dec. 13. To become a VIP volunteer, call (215) 523-9550 or visit their Web site at www.phillyvip.org.

MCCULLOUGH Distinguished Contribution to “Truman.” None of these books have elected to the American Academy of continued from page 1 American Letters Award, the National ever been out of print — a rarity among Arts and Sciences, and has received 31 Humanities Medal, the St. Louis writers. honorary degrees. English literature from Yale, received Literacy Award, the Carl Sandburg In addition to being a sought after, The celebration begins with a cock- the Pulitzer Prize for his monumental Award and the New York Public worldwide lecturer, McCullough has tail hour at 6 p.m. Dinner is at 7 p.m. “Truman.” He is twice a winner of both Library’s Literacy Lion Award. been editor, essayist, teacher and famil- Tickets are $120 per person, which the National Book Award and the pres- His books include “The Johnstown iar presence on public television as includes cocktail hour with open bar tigious Francis Parkman Prize. For his Flood,” “The Great Bridge,” “The Path host of numerous programs. He is a and dinner with wine service. The work overall he has been honored by Between the Seas,” “Mornings on past president of the Society of dress is business attire. Please make the National Book Foundation Horseback,” “Brave Companion” and American Historians. He has been your reservations by Monday, March 4.

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sentence. A subcommittee report to the Board agreed that 16 years was con- L E T T E R S siderable and significant and Justice for Pollard Pollard’s rights were violated, but suggested an amendment for more presidential review. To the Editors: Jerome Shestack wrote President On Nov. 20, 2001, our Board of Clinton to pardon Pollard because of Governors ignored the facts and the a miscarriage of justice. In a recent law (jury nullification) in denying habeas corpus motion, 15 noted law support for a pro bono resolution professors filed an amicus brief, asking President Bush to seriously alleging ineffectiveness of counsel. consider a reprieve or pardon for Judge Williams, in a minority opin- Jonathan Pollard who has served 16 ion of the Circuit Court of Appeals, years of a life sentence, despite a plea called the prosecutor guilty of mis- bargain for a “substantial” sentence conduct and a travesty of justice. The but not life. He was never charged majority relied on the failure to with treason. allege misconduct and a failure to The facts and the law are not con- appeal. troverted except the Weinberger Pollard has exhausted all legal Declaration. Pollard gave up vital remedies. Only President Bush can rights for the plea bargain, which New Citizens Sworn In rectify the injustice and violation of were violated by the prosecutor and his legal and constitutional rights. abetted by the ineffective conduct of I sincerely ask that the members defense counsel. New Association Chancellor Allan of our Bar join me in asking our The only basis of the life sentence H. Gordon (top) welcomes new cit - Chancellor for a re-hearing of the was the Declaration, which alleged izens during naturalization cere- Pollard resolution because our legal treason, devastating harm to the U.S. monies at the U.S. Courthouse on system and our Constitution were and a maximum sentence. Defense Bill of Rights Day, Dec. 14. At right abused by lawyers. Justice must tri- counsel did nothing to challenge the ( f rom left) Association member umph. Declaration and did not appeal the John S. Manos is joined by Henry J. Lotto Penelope Turak, Gr e g o ry Tu r a k and Andrei Constantinidis. Constantinidis, from Romania, was one of the more than 50 peo - ple to take the oath of citizenship.

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Judges, CASA Volunteers are Honored

Five Family Court judges and the Department of Human Services and Court Appointed Special Advocates the child advocate attorney and work- (CASA) program were honored recently ing to see that the child receives a safe, at a reception in the offices of Klehr, permanent home in a timely fashion. Harrison, Harvey, Branzburg & Ellers. Barbara Fruchter, founder and direc- Immediate-Past Chancellor Carl S. tor of the Philadelphia CASA of the Primavera, who hosted the event, read Juvenile Justice Center of Pennsylvania, a letter of congratulations from U.S. recognized three volunteers who had Sen. Arlen Specter. Philadelphia been selected as CASAs of the Year. Common Pleas Court President Judge Audrey Pye Bey was appointed by Frederica A. Massiah-Jackson spoke of Judge Paul P. Panepinto to the case of a the dedication and competence of the 3-year-old child who had suffered seri- CASA volunteers. ous bodily harm and serious physical CASA volunteers are appointed by neglect. Sharon Sherman, who is also a Family Court judges as officers of the member of CASA’s board of directors, court in cases of children who are vic- has been appointed to cases over the tims of abuse and neglect. past four years by Judge Nicholas Judge Massiah-Jackson referred to D’Alessandro. Leslie Shanley was the volunteers’ success in providing appointed by Judge Edward Russell to vital information to the court at each the case of a child hospitalized with hearing and for their effectiveness in multiple fractures and contusions. protecting children against further Fruchter praised the courage and From left, Judge Paul P. Panepinto, Immediate-Past Chancellor Carl S. Primavera, Judge abuse. professionalism of all CASAs and Lillian Harris Ransom and CASA director Barbara Fruchter enjoy the reception honoring About 150 volunteers are now part thanked them on behalf of the com- CASA volunteers and judges. of the Philadelphia CASA organization. munity and the children for whom They are rigorously trained and care- they advocate and work so hard. fully screened. Each volunteer gives Adding to the festive atmosphere of long and tedious hours, in the Family whom the CASAs work – Judges about 160 pro bono hours per year to the reception was a huge pile of toys Court nursery while their cases are Nicholas Cipriani, Nicholas D’Alessand- work on a child’s case – monitoring the and books that had been brought and being heard. The toys will be formally ro, Paul P. Panepinto, Edward Russell, child’s safety, and implementation of beautifully wrapped by CASA staff. The presented to the nursery in honor of Lillian H. Ransom and Administrative court orders, conferring with the gifts are for children who wait, often the Dependency Court judges for Judge Esther Sylvester.

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As s o ciation’s Sections, Committees Mark...

The Tax Section held its Annual Dinner follow - ing a CLE session at the Rittenhouse Hotel on Dec. 6. Pictured from left are Section Chair Wendi L. Kotzen; Mark L. Silow, the section’ s CLE Committee chair; Steve Glaze of the Palmetto Group; Mac Campbell, tax counsel to Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.) of the Senate Finance Committee; Stephen P. Weiss; and Stanley J. Kull. Campbell was the dinner speaker for the event. Weiss and Glaze partic - ipated in the tax seminar.

Stanley R. Krakower (center), Chair of the Criminal Justice Section for 2001, congratulates a w a rd winners Kathleen Rapone and Judge Anthony J. DeFino at their Dec. 13 Annual Ann Mule (left), Chair of the Business Law Section for 2001, and 2002 Chair John B. Wright Reception in the Mayor’s Reception Room and Conversation Hall at City Hall. Rapone II presented the section’s Dennis Replansky Award to Jean Zeiter, wife of the late William E. received the section’s Henry Czajkowski A w a rd and Judge DeFino was honored with the Zeiter. The Business Law Section festivities were held at the Pyramid Club on Nov. 29. Justice Thurgood Marshall Award.

Michael L. Viola and Margaret Klaw (right) are joined by Patricia A. Dubin at the Family Law Section’s Annual Dinner which was held Nov. 27 at Maggiano’s Little Italy. Viola was Chair in 2001 and Klaw will lead the section in 2002. Dubin received the Herbert R. Weiman Jr. Family Law Section Award.

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.. . Y ear’s End with Gatherings and Awa r d s

Nina Segre (right), Chair of the Real Pr o p e rt y Section for 2001, and Bernard B. Kolodner present the section’s Good Deed A w a rd to Alma Cohen, who accepted the award on behalf of her late hus - band, Sylvan. The section’s Annual Meeting was held Nov. 8 at Loews Philadelphia Hotel.

Workers’ Compensation Section Co-Chairs (from left) Niki Ingram, Judge Martin B. Burman and Jef f rey S. Gro s s enjoy their section’s Annual Party at Zanzibar Blue on Dec. 11. At the party, Judge Jerold G. Klevit was presented with the section’s Martha J. Hampton Award.

Probate and Trust Law Section Chair-Elect Howard I. Verbofsky (left) and 2001 Section Chair Edmund L. Harvey Jr. pose with author and retirement planning expert Natalie Choate during Tiffany L. Palmer, 2001 Chair of the Committee on the Legal Rights of Lesbians and Gay Men, the section’s Annual Meeting at the PBI-PBEC Education Center on Dec. 11. Choate was the and Co-Chair Daniel J. Anders (right) present the Advocate for Justice Award to Frank P . featured speaker during a CLE seminar before the Annual Meeting. Cervone at the Committee’s Annual Party on Dec. 13.

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College. Dunne has also been elected 2001 edition of The Pennsylvania Lawyer. Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & to the Board of Directors of Nichino The article addresses immigration fol- Hippel LLP, was recently appointed America, Inc. lowing the events of Sept. 11. trustee of the J. Wood Platt Caddie P E O P L E Scholarship Trust. The trust provides Henry F. Miller, a partner with Wolf, Saul H. Segan, co-chair of the college tuition grants to deserving cad- Block, Schorr and Solis-Cohen LLP, has Association’s Bar-News Media dies associated with the Member Clubs Arline Jolles been appointed to the Board of Committee, was recently a panelist for of the Golf Association of Philadelphia. Lotman presented Directors of the Philadelphia Commer- the Lafayette College foreign language a paper titled “The cial Development Corporation by department’s career development pro- Jami Wintz McKeon, Barbara Case for the Miss- Mayor John F. Street. gram for students and faculty. Murphy Melby, Frederic M. Wilf ing Paradigm” at and Scott C. Bovino of Morgan, Lewis the Northeastern Stephen A. Ryan, Robert F. Zielinski, a partner with & Bockius LLP spoke at a recent CLE Political Science a shareholder at Wolf, Block, Schorr and Solis-Cohen seminar titled “Doing Business Online” Association’s 33rd Marshall, Denne- LLP, has been named chairperson of that was sponsored by the Delaware Annual Meeting hey, Warner, Cole- the Philadelphia Intellectual Property Valley Chapter of the American held recently in Philadelphia. man & Goggin, dis- Law Association’s Committee on Corporate Counsel Association. The cussed the new Trademark, Copyrights and Unfair seminar was held Nov. 14. Gregory Heller of Litvin, Blumberg, JCAHO Patient Competition. Matusow & Young and Alan M. Safety Standards for Robert G. Fryling, a partner with Feldman of Feldman, Shepherd, disclosure of unan- John J. McAleese Blank Rome Comisky & McCauley LLP, Wohlgelernter & Tanner were the ticipated or adverse III, a partner with has been elected vice president of the course planners for the PBI seminar outcomes of treatment for the North Morgan, Lewis & Board of Directors of Dance Affiliates, “Recognizing & Proving the Managed Philadelphia Health System depart- Bockius LLP, spoke the largest promoter of modern dance Care Case” on Nov. 7. ments of Surgery, Medicine and Family at the Pennsylvania in the Philadelphia area. Practice on Sept. 5. Chemical Industry Robert E. Rosenthal of Duane, Council’s workshop John A. Nixon, a partner with Blank Morris & Heckscher LLP spoke at an Michael J. on “Terrorism - The Rome Comisky & McCauley LLP, was a Oct. 25 roundtable program on “The McCadden, a New Security faculty member at the 15th annual Role of Attorney Opinions in Patent shareholder at Reality” on Dec. 5. Advanced ALI-ABA course of study on Litigation.” The program was organized Marshall, He discussed the rights and obligations Retirement, Deferred Compensation by the Intellectual Property Litigation Dennehey, Warner, of chemical manufacturers, distributors and Welfare Plans of Tax-Exempt and Committee of the American Bar Coleman & Goggin, and suppliers to inquire about their Governmental Employers in Association’s Section of Litigation. has been re-elected customers and the use of chemicals Washington, D.C., on Dec. 6-8. to serve a seventh sold to those customers. Richard E. term on the Council Debra G. Speyer , principal of the Law Wegryn Jr., an for the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Stanley S. Cohen, Firm of Debra G. Speyer, has been associate at Fox, Workers’ Compensation Section. a partner with Fox, elected to the Board of Directors of the Rothschild, O’Brien Rothschild, O’Brien Stern Hebrew High School in & Frankel, LLP, was M. Kelly Tillery, senior partner with & Frankel, LLP, has Northeast Philadelphia. recently appointed Leonard Tillery & Sciolla, LLP, present- been named to the co-chair of the ed a two-day course for Delaware Board of Directors John J. Ennis , an associate with Legal and Insurance Valley regional executives on the legal of the Ben Franklin Manko, Gold & Katcher, LLP, has been Committee of the aspects of e-commerce at the Drexel Technology Dev- elected to the Board of Directors of the Boys and Girls Club University LeBow College of Business elopment Stroud Water Research Center, an edu- of Philadelphia. Safeguard Scientifics Center for Authority. cation and research institution dedicat- Electronic Commerce Management on ed to the study of streams and rivers. Eric L. Stern, a partner with Morgan, Nov. 16 and 17. Michael Scullin, executive director of Lewis & Bockius LLP, and Jeffrey A. MULTILAW, the multinational associa- Jack L. Foltz has been elected presi- Leonard , chair of the Real Estate and Robert S. Grossman, a partner with tion of independent law firms, spoke at dent of the Homeless Advocacy Project Real Estate Litigation groups at Cozen Pepper Hamilton LLP, has been elected a panel presentation to students at the for 2002. O’Connor, presented an advanced sem- president of Travelers Aid Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania on Oct. 2. inar on tenant exit strategies at the a 100-year-old nonprofit social ser- Timothy J. Bloh, a shareholder with International Council of Shopping vices agency that offers aid to home- R. Bruce Morrison, a shareholder Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman Centers 2001 U.S. Law Conference on less individuals, families and stranded with Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, & Goggin, spoke at the CLE seminar Oct. 25 in Palm Springs, Calif. travelers. Coleman & Goggin, spoke at the “Handling the Failure to Disclose Case” Insurance Society of Philadelphia’s in Pittsburgh on Dec. 12 and in Leonard P. Judith Widman, a shareholder with seminar on “Insurance Coverage and Mechanicsburg on Dec. 18. Goldberger, a Hofstein & Widman, P.C., presented the Bad Faith” on Nov. 15. partner at White program “Separation and Convergence: and Williams LLP, Marriage and Divorce in Jewish Law Elizabeth D. Sampath, of counsel at was the co-chair and Civil Law” for the New York Blank Rome Comisky & McCauley LLP, and faculty mem- Hadassah legal chapter on Nov. 15. was a faculty member for the PBI ber of a recent Names Are News course “E Commerce: Legal and Amercian “People” highlights news of David N. Hofstein, a shareholder Practical Issues” on Dec. 14. Bankruptcy members’ awards, honors or with Hofstein & Widman, P.C., was a Institute/Emory appointments of a civic or com- speaker on the topic of mediation in Niki T. Ingram and Stephanie University School of Law Bankruptcy munity nature. Information may resolving domestic relations cases Rawitt of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Litigation Skills Program held at the be sent to Jeff Lyons, Managing before the Family Mediation Coleman & Goggin presented a semi- Emory University School of Law in Editor, Philadelphia Bar Reporter, Association of the Delaware Valley on nar on employment law to members of Atlanta. Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Nov. 14. the Philadelphia Chapter of the Market St., 11th floor, Philadelphia, Chartered Property Casualty Christopher E. Dunne, a partner Pa. 19107-2911. Fax: (215) 238-1267. Tsiwen M. Law, an associate with Underwriters (CPCU) Society on with Wolf, Block, Schorr and Solis- E-mail: [email protected]. Hwang & Associates, P.C., co-authored Oct. 18. Cohen LLP, has been elected to the Photos are also welcome. “The Immigration Backlash” that Board of Managers of Haverford appeared in the November-December Charles M. 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Get Discounts to Arts with pARTnership Card

The pARTnership Card gives Bar Darlington Fine Arts Center: admission, $5 discount on CDs. $10 dis- general admission; 10 percent off new members discounted admission to One free family registration/member- count to new subscriptions and $10 subscriptions. more than 30 area art and cultural ship. discount on renewing members. Piffaro, The Renaissance Band: institutions such as the Philadelphia Fabric Workshop & Museum: 10 Painted Bride Art Center: Please All tickets $17. Orchestra, the Pennsylvania Academy percent discount on purchases in call for details on discount for series in Please Touch Museum: $1 off of the Fine Arts and the Arden Theatre. museum shop. 2002. price of general admission for up to 4 This popular program, developed by Fort Mifflin on the Delaware: 20 Pennsylvania Academy of the people. Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the percent off the price of general admis- Fine Arts: 25 percent off general The Print Center: 10 percent off Arts and sponsored by Colburn sion; 40 percent to parties of 10 or admission. classes/courses; $5 off contributor level Insurance Service, will save you 10 to more; 20 percent off site rental for par- Pennsylvania Guild of membership and up; $5 off collector 15 percent every time you use it. The ties, wedding receptions, etc. Craftsmen: 2 for 1 discount on gener- level membership and up. more you use the card, the more you Friends of Independence al admission price of $7. Sedgwick Cultural Center: PVLA save. Use your card at any of the area National Historical Park: We have The People’s Light & Theatre and Philadelphia Bar members will cultural institutions listed below and arranged for discounts at local restau- Company: $4 off price of general receive Sedgwick members’ rates when be sure to mention the card when you rants and cultural sites through our admission (excluding Saturday evening purchasing tickets. Call (215) 248-9229 order tickets and/or make reservations. membership program. These discounts & holiday production). for a brochure of events. Abington Art Center: 10 percent would be available to Bar Association Philadelphia Art Alliance: 2 for 1 Singing City: 2 for 1 price of gen- discount on store purchases and 10 members upon joining the Friends. tickets to PAA’s paid programs. eral admission; contact Jennifer Gould percent off annual memberships for Geographical Society of The Philadelphia Chamber at (215) 569-9067 for information on new members. Philadelphia: 20 percent discount on Music Society: 20 percent off ticket discounts for contract performances. The Academy of Vocal Arts: 10 the price of general admission; 20 per- prices of $20 and $15. Temple Theaters: Buy one, get percent off single tickets to perfor- cent discount on new subscriptions. The Philadelphia Shakespeare one free. Call (215) 204-1334. mances at Centennial Hall, 450 The German Society of Festival: 2 for 1 full price ticket, limit University City Arts League: 10 Lancaster Ave., Haverford, Pa. Pennsylvania: 20 percent discount on of 2 tickets. percent off any course through African American Museum in general admission; 5 percent off classes Philadelphia Singers: 2 for 1 dis- October 2002. Philadelphia: limited number of free and performances. count off price of general admission. Villanova Theater: 2 tickets for tickets available through PVLA. Germantown Historical Society: Philadelphia Sketch Club: 10 the price of 1. Allens Lane Art Center: 10 per- 25 percent off general admission to the percent discount on purchase of paint- Wharton Esberick Studio: $1 off cent discount on one class per year; 20 museum. ings, prints, etc. in our Gallery $9 admission. percent discount on one show per year, Charles and Elizabeth Exhibitions. Woodmere Art Museum: Free excluding closing weekends. Gershman Y: 2 for 1 for Jewish Film Philadelphia Theatre Company: admission the first Sunday of the American Poetry Review: $5 off Festival Films, all Books & Authors $5 off single ticket, maximum of 4; $6 month. the price of an annual subscription. events and Musical Notes events and off new subscriptions. Wood Turning Center: 10 percent American Swedish Historical discount for lunch series for profes- Philomel Baroque: $2 off price of off purchases in our store. Museum: 20 percent discount on sional women. price of general admission. Independence Seaport Anna Crusis Women’s Choir: 20 Museum: $2 off admission and 15 percent off on single admission. percent off annual membership for Arden Theatre Company: $2 off new members. the price of single adult tickets to any Institute of Contemporary Art: 2 performance except Saturday evenings. for 1 admission. Asociación de Músicos Latino InterAct Theatre Company: 25 Americanos: discount/incentive percent off subject to availability. Not information to follow. available for Saturday nights. The Bach Festival of Japanese House and Garden: $1 Philadelphia: two $35 tickets for $53 off admission. ($17 savings), two $30 tickets for $45 The Jazz Journeys Foundation, ($15 savings), two $25 tickets for $38 Inc.: 20 percent off all general admis- ($12 savings). Kids ages 6-14 are $5 sion tickets, classes/courses, perfor- when accompanied by a paying adult. mances and purchases in our store. The Balch Institute for Ethnic The Lantern Theater Company: Studies: $1 off general admission and 2 for 1 tickets to a show in the 2001- performances; 10 percent off purchases 2002 season (excluding Saturdays). in the store. Main Line Art Center: $10 dis- Vice Chancellor Gabriel L.I. Bevilacqua (left), Rudolph Garcia and Robert W. Meek await Bristol Riverside Theatre: $7 dis- count on evening classes. election results on Dec. 4. count on price of general admission. Manayunk Community Center ceived 368 and 243 votes, respectively. The Chamber Orchestra of for the Arts: Half off class price. ELECTION This year’s election was the first time Philadelphia: New subscriptions 10 Mum Puppettheatre, Ltd.: $2 off continued from page 1 mail-in ballots were used by voters percent off; or 15 percent off select price of ticket. who normally would have voted in programs (Feb. 10, 11, 24 and 25, 2002; Music Group of Philadelphia: Platt, Assistant Treasurer. person. Of the 3,519 votes cast in the April 28 and 29, 2002; June 2 and 3, Half off general admission of $20. In the election for seats on the election, 3,084 (87.6 percent) were mail 2002). National Museum of American Young Lawyers Division Executive votes. Walk-in voters accounted for 435 Chester County Historical Jewish History: 2 for 1 admission Committee, the following candidates votes (12.4 percent). Society: Free admission with purchase and 10 percent discount on Museum were elected to three-year terms: “The election worked surprising well of one adult admission (2 for 1). Shop purchase (excluding books and Heather J. Holloway (588 votes), Regina with the help of the Shoup Voting Curtis Institute of Music: 2 for 1 Ketubot). M. Foley (581 votes), Lisa Getson (575 Machine Company,” said Ken Shear, the tickets with some restrictions. Call for Opera Company of Philadel- votes), Michael B. Hayes (528 votes), Association’s executive director. availability (215) 893-7902. phia: 2 for 1 discount on amphitheater Mariam Koohdary (507 votes), Peter R. “We were gratified that the process Dance Affiliates: $5 off for a maxi- tickets. Rosenzweig (441 votes) and Natalie went smoothly. We did find some areas mum of 4 tickets for Dance Celebration Orchestra 2001: 50 percent dis- Klyashtorny (381 votes). Andrew D. where we can improve on handing so performances in Zellerbach Theatre. count off regular price of general Swain and Leonard P. Haberman re- many paper ballots in the future.”

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Rem e m b er the Facts When Fighting for Cause

by Marc Reuben the antics of former Yugoslavian truth. Rich people, who tend to be President Slobodan Milosevic). Abu- white, can pay for high-tone lawyers The son of a dear friend I was visit- Jamal was found guilty and sentenced and appeals, and they get off for a ing in Arizona appeared in a “Free ARTS & MEDIA to die. variety of reasons. Mumia” shirt one evening, prompting Fourteen years after the trial, two The only color that really matters in a family discussion in which all issues witnesses appeared and stated that the courtroom is green. Still, the notion except the death of Officer Daniel they had seen someone else commit that social justice can be gained on the Faulkner were discussed with insight. the crime and then run away, that heels of cruel murder is as bad as what Since my pal and his sons are all Abu-Jamal had been shot by mistake Osama bin Laden and his false-faithed handsome and brilliant, the strange and so forth. The lawyers who were followers call religion. absence of subject in the conversation then representing Abu-Jamal brought From the start, the Abu-Jamal seemed odd. The discussion was gener- forward this scientifically incredible, groupies and justice riders were never ated by the name of Mumia Abu- and, some say, impossible story. More concerned with the behavior of their Jamal, and yet there was no word recently, a man named Arnold Beverly murderer-hero, but in the evils of uttered that touched on him or his has come forward to claim that he racism and the unjust handing-down vicious criminal act. In the years since knew who murdered Officer Faulkner, of capital sentences to minorities. the original crime, media coverage has called for back-up and Cook took a and that the murder was done at the Several states have revisited those very concentrated almost exclusively on the swing at the officer, hitting him in the behest of dirty police, because Faulkner issues lately, although as the result of happenings of demonstrations and dis- mouth. While Faulkner was placing was a clean cop, and that the shooting studies that confirm uneven treatment ruptions, providing the public with lit- handcuffs on Cook, a man ran behind was a mob-ordered hit. Abu-Jamal’s in capital cases. How much of the tle information that might help them the officer from across the street and attorneys discounted this story and so money and publicity generated by the decide if all the media fuss over Abu- shot him in the back. Faulkner was he fired them and claimed that they demonstrators has gone into those Jamal was earned or merely the result turned by the force of the shot, and were ineffective because they did not studies is a mystery. of manipulation. While demonstrations managed to shoot his attacker in the believe the Beverly story. The case is Good intentions from intelligent in favor of Abu-Jamal are soaked chest. The chest wound was not fatal, currently at some stage of appeal. The people should be rooted in something through with clever chanting about and as Faulkner lay incapacitated on legal issues grow more convoluted and more than compassion. The facts, or as social injustice, the rhyming meter of the sidewalk, the attacker stood over preposterous as time passes. The social close to them as you can get, are the the chants suggests more of the revival him and unloaded the contents of his issues of unequal justice, which do not best place to start, and the strongest meeting than the courthouse. Little gun into Faulkner’s brain. Witnesses relate to this case except as propagan- weapon to stand behind when trying that passes for news seems enlighten- identified Abu-Jamal, and he was da, are the same as they were the day to make a point about social justice. ing on any aspect of this less-than- arrested at the site of the murder. He before the shooting. The facts are that there are plenty of momentous event. was convicted after a tumultuous trial Many demonstrations throughout other poor folk in America who Twenty years ago, at 13th and in 1982. The trial was marred by the the world in favor of Abu-Jamal have deserve justice far more than Abu- Locust streets, Faulkner pulled a fellow defendant’s own histrionics and lack of been attended by people who haven’t Jamal. named William Cook over to the side cooperation. He persistently claimed the slightest idea of the facts of the of 13th Street, because Cook was dri- that he was being victimized by racist case. The overarching leitmotif in the controversy is that the police treat Marc Reuben is a sole practitioner and advisory editor for ving the wrong way on a one-way forces in the police department and the the Philadelphia Bar Reporter. He has beeni t i n g wr street. Words were exchanged. Faulkner courthouse (not to be confused with minorities badly. This is certainly the a bout the arts and media since3 .197

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Board Opposes Fri v olous Litigation Bill

by Jeff Lyons “This would have been a catastro- phe for the practice of law,” added new The Board of Governors has unani- Chancellor Allan H. Gordon. mously approved a resolution oppos- The resolution, which was approved ing the Pennsylvania General Assem- at the Board’s Dec. 20 meeting, reads as bly’s plans to pass a bill designed to follows: “By allowing parties to litigate reduce frivolous litigation. simultaneously the original action and According to William Fedullo and the new cause of action for frivolous Richard Seidel of the State Civil litigation, Senate Bill 406 will create Committee, Senate Bill 406 would sig- substantial conflicts of interest between nificantly increase the amount and cost the litigants and their counsel, jeopar- of litigation and would promote the dize the attorney-client privilege and a misuse and abuse of civil proceedings client’s interest in preserving confiden- through the “strategic use and outright tial communications with his or her abuse” of this new cause of action. attorney and otherwise cause unneces- The resolution was approved at the sary ethical problems for counsel in Outgoing members of the Board of Governors gather at the Dec. 20 Board meeting. They ar e Board’s Dec. 20 meeting. the course of representing their clients.” (from left) Edward F. Chacker, Mary F. Platt, Stuart J. Agins, Scott F. Cooper, Andrew A. Chirls, Approved by the state Senate in According to the resolution, “the Dale G. Larrimore, Jack B. Katz, Rochelle M. Fedullo and Carl S. Primavera. Not pictured ar e June, the bill proposes to curb “frivo- proposed bill is unnecessary given outgoing Board members James E. Elam, Lise Fisher, Isla Fr u c h t e r, Marilyn Hef f l e y, Ann lous lawsuits” by allowing a lawyer to existing statutory and procedural safe- Mule, Carl Tobey Oxholm III, Stanley A. Pelli, Anita Santos, Nina Segre and Wayne R. sue opposing counsel for bringing the guards and remedies, several of which Strasbaugh. suit. It creates a separate cause of are recognized in the bill itself.” action for frivolous lawsuits that would The resolution will be brought to approved a resolution thanking enters its third century of service to be allowed to proceed while the the attention of the General Assembly Association Executive Director Kenneth Philadelphia lawyers and the public,” underlying case is ongoing and before to “oppose the same of similar legisla- Shear for 25 years of distinguished ser- the resolution reads. a different trier of fact. tion and to assist the General Assembly vice to the Association. “I’ve cherished every single day of “This bill will do nothing but multi- in resolving the expressed concerns of “We congratulate him on his this job,” Shear told the Board. “Some ply litigation. It will affect every lawyer the Association before enacting any unprecedented service and we look I’ve cherished a little more than others.” in the city,” Seidel said. “We’re not statutes which address the issue of friv- forward to Kenneth Shear’s continued “This is the greatest job in the going to allow them to destroy our olous litigation.” fine work to advance the mission of world, Why would anyone want to do profession.” In other business, the Board the Philadelphia Bar Association as it anything else?”

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