The Docket, Issue 7, April 1994

The Docket Historical Archives 4-1-1994 The Docket, Issue 7, April 1994 Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.law.villanova.edu/docket Recommended Citation "The Docket, Issue 7, April 1994" (1994). The Docket. 182. https://digitalcommons.law.villanova.edu/docket/182 This 1993-1994 is brought to you for free and open access by the Historical Archives at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law Digital Repository. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Docket by an authorized administrator of Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law Digital Repository. iSe îllanom Law J)ocitt Vol. XXXIV, No. 1 The Vlllanova School of Law April, 1994 PHILADELPHIA MAYOR RENDELL SPEAKS TO LAW SCHOOL by Nathan M. Murawsky those in the private sector. Furthermore, before. "It is rare that I can see the effect my helped the daughter get back to a normal life. On March 14th, students, faculty and Rendell stated that most public positions, such job has on one person. I will always try to Rendell stated "you don't get letters like that administration filled room 29 to hear the as the District Attorney for Philadelphia, have help people directly when the opportunity working for General Motors." Mayor of Philadelphia, Edward G. Rendell as a high extremely high quantity or work. As a arises." Rendell continued that one of the best the first speaker in the new Leadership and the result, managing the quality of the work Rendell claimed that as District Attorney, it aspects of being a lawyer is that one has the Law Seminar Series. Rendell was originally becomes a major and constant battle. was this type of gratification which fostered ability to change history, if even for one scheduled to speak in February, but canceled Rendell, however, was quick to add that many improvements within the office. Rendell person. He added, that one occasionally gets so he could attend the funeral of the two working as a D.A. was an incredibly positive emotionally recounted one evening when he the chance to affect history on a much broader Philadelphia fireman that were killed in the scale. Rendell mentioned the time he spoke line of duty. with the late Justice Marshall, and asked him The Series was introduced by D.J. Meincke what his most memorable case was. Marshall (2L), who is largely responsible for the responded that "Brown v. Board of Education, formation of the new seminar series, and for was my greatest triumph, because the case obtaining Mayor Rendell as the first speaker. changed history". Meincke explained that the purpose of the Rendell then quoted a scene from the movie series is for lawyers, who have progressed to Philadelphia when Tom Hanks states that "the prominent positions in the community, to best part of lawyering is that every once in a speak to the law school about their while, you get to take part in justice being experiences. done." Rendell stated that it was those The introduction of Mayor Rendell was moments; when justice is being done, that he done by Mike Green (3L), who made as a lawyer received the most satisfaction. He numerous references to Mayor Rendell's added that if lost the next election, he would undergraduate experience at the University of take on those cases so that justice could be Pennsylvania, and added that the mayor "calls done. WIP so often, it's amazing he can get anything After the speech, Rendell answered done." Rendell noted that it all his years of questions from the audience on why he went to being formally introduced. Green's law school, regional governments, and the introduction was by far the most unique. economic state of Philadelphia. Rendell Mayor Rendell, who was actually unaware analogized that when he took office, the of the topic he was to speak on until he Philadelphia Mayor Edward G. Rendell speaks to Vlllanova Law Students, economic status of the city was that of a arrived,spoke "of the cuff" of his life as a Faculty, and Administration on his life in the law and politics patient suffering from cancer, and a gunshot public lawyer, and the gratification such a experience, and that it offered many special was reading his mail, and opened a letter from wound. "We âd to cure the gunshot wound position brings. Rendell began by rewards. Mayor Rendell used the term a couple whose daughter had been raped. first, whichÎ think has been done. Now, its acknowledging that there are not many jobs "Psychic Income" to describe the gratification After the rape, the daughter began to blame time to try and cure the cancer." Rendell noted, available in the public sector, and that the pay that one gets from being able to speak for herself for the rape, and removed herself from however, that without any type of federal aid, and working conditions were not even close to someone who has never been spoken for society wherever possible. The letter "curing the cancer" will be much more continued that numerous family, friends, and difficult. "Moreover", Rendell added, "the psychiatrists had tried to help her, but she federal government has problems of its own, Aikens and Aldrich win 34th Annual Reimel Competition resisted. The couple stated that it was the and we cannot expect any federal funding Helring - Best Oralist Assistant D.A. in charge of the case who Rendell Cont on Page 9 by Nathan M. Murawsky Browning (Judge, United States Court of The final arguments of the 34th Annual Appeals for the Ninth Circuit) and the The Second Annual Reuschlein Speaker Series, Reimel Moot Court Competition were held on Honorable Richard L. Nygaard (Judge, United Saturday, March 19th in front of a full crowd States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit). of students, faculty, and alunmi of Villanova Many who have competed in the Moot Professor Dobbyn: "Keep fighting those bears!" Law School. When the dust settled, the team Court Competition commented that the bench by Nathan Murawsky in the audience stated that Professor Dobbyn's of David A. Aikens(3L) and Michelle M. was not cold, but continually questioned each On March 10th, Professor Dobbyn, now in wisdom was indeed "good wisdom" Aldrich(3L) were victorious. This final counselor on different aspects of their his 25th year as a professor at Villanova, "Each person is given an individual light argument marked the end of Villanova's Moot arguments. Every competitor was questioned spoke to the Villanova Law Community as the from God," noted Dobbyn, "and that light is Court Competition, which began early last minutes beyond the allotted fifteen minutes of second speaker in the Reuschlein Speaker important to all others because fi'om that light semester with over 150 second and third year speaking time. Series. Last year, the inaugural speech of the is what you can give to others." Dobbyn students attempting to reach the finals. "It is the questions", noted Judge Browning, series was given by Dean Reuschlein. explained that every persons' light was Although defeated in the final round, the "that show exactly where a judge may be The topic for the speech was what different, and the individuality of the light team of Brian D. Huen(2L) and Nancy M. indecisive about an issue." While all the Professor Dobbyn would say if he had one last made it essential for others. Dobbyn quoted Helring(2L) was also complemented by the judges remarked that the brief significantly chance to address the law school. Professor Jim Croce in saying "A jigsaw puzzle missing judges for their excellent. Furthermore, the predetermines their decision, they stated that Dobbyn first stated what an honor it was to be pieces isn't pretty." Dobbyn stated that there judges also named Hebing best oralist. there are those times when the oral argument selected as the speaker, and what a tough act it were three responsibilities that came with The judges for the final round included the sways their original conclusions. would be to follow Dean Reuschlein. every internal hght to make it truly work. Honorable Abner J. Mikva (Chief Judge, Congratulations are also extended to the Professor Dobbyn stated that, as a last The first responsibility was to discover United States Court of Appeals for the District semifinalists: Jennifer C. Karam, Brett I. address, he would try to pass on the wisdom what your own light is. One^hould strip away of Columbia), the Honorable James R. Kleger, Brad Batcha, and Alison T. Fiala. he has gained throughout the years on the everything aesthetic and superficial and ask subject of life, ftofessor Dobbyn commented one's self, "what do I really want to do?" By that good wisdom is often hard to come by, answering that question, and then acting upon and that the best wisdom frequently comes it is how one lets their light shine upon others, from one's own personal experiences. Many Dobbyn Cont on Page 9 The Villanova Law Docket U.S POSTAGE PAID Villanova Law School Villanova, PA Villanova, PA 19085 Permit No. 5 Non-Profit Organization -- -I David A. Aikens(3L), and Michelle M. Aldrich(3L), winners of the 34th Annual Reimel Competition held on March 19. April 1994 . THE DOCKET • Page 2 Student Bar Association Minutes SBA MINUTES * Approximately 140 tickets have been sold, Steve Odabashian Lauren Lonergan Sean Fahey Melissa Francis February 7,1994 they will be on sale in the cafeteria during Trish Sonnebom Chris Boccaccio Steve Odabashian Lauren Lonergan Members Present: lunch all day Tuesday. Mike Green Phil Degnan Trish Sonnebom Chris Boccaccio Qiris Pepe Steve Brancato * You must present your ticket at the door in Candice Polsky Nycole Watson Mike Green Carlos Guzman Sean Fahey Melissa Francis order to get in Kim Toomey Geri Kemison Candice Polsky Phil Degnan Steve Odabashian Lauren Lonergan * You must also place your ticket at your table Trish Curran Laura Kissinger Kim Toomey Laura Kissinger Trish Sonnebom Chris Boccaccio in order to get the meal selection you Kim Gunter Kim Gunter Mike Green Carlos Guzman requested.

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