county line

16 Pages·2011·1.97 MB·English

The
C L
ounty ine
Published by the Pennsylvania Bar Association Summer 2011
Winners recognized in PBA’s
‘Freedom Rocks!’ Law Day contests
2011 winners from Chester, Lebanon and Montgomery counties
By Susan E. Etter,
PBA Education and
Special Projects Coordinator
Pennsylvania celebrates Law Day
throughout the month of May, and
this year, the Pennsylvania Bar
Association needed an entire month to visit
the winning students and schools in its
annual Law Day poster, essay and audio/
video contests.
Each year the PBA Law-Related
Education Committee promotes poster,
essay and audio/video contests for students
in grades K-12. These popular contests
are sponsored by the Pennsylvania Bar
Foundation, and the theme for the 2011
celebration was “Freedom Rocks!”
If you have not watched the winning
“Freedom Rocks!” video submitted by a
fifth-grade class at the Pickering Valley
PBA Education and Special Projects Coordinator Susan Etter is pictured visiting the fifth-
Elementary School (Downingtown Area
grade class at Pickering Valley Elementary School of Downingtown Area School District
School District) in Chester County, you in Chester County. The class won the video contest portion of the PBA’s 2011 Law Day
can view it online at http://www.youtube. “Freedom Rocks!” poster, essay and audio/video contests.
com/watch?v=SmEOalLGci8. The video
video contest, two of her students – Marcus the PBA. The students quickly began to see
is a great way to begin a conversation
Djuhadi and Megan Gibson – were selected that making good decisions, applying rules
with students about freedom, rights
as winners of the essay contest for grades to various situations and being fair is not
and responsibilities, and it can be used
4-6. always so easy to do. For example, what
any time of the year. It also can inspire
The PBA also visited Gwynedd-Mercy will you decide, as principal, when a teacher
students to create their own video projects
Academy, a private school in Montgomery asks you if she can bring a hamster into her
and share their ideas with other students.
County, to recognize the K-3 poster contest classroom for a science lesson to help teach
PBA member Sara Armstrong and her
winner and second-grader Arlyn Kryst. her students about animals, their behaviors
husband, John, visited the fifth-grade
The second-grade students were eager to and how to take care of an animal? How
classes at Pickering Valley last fall to talk
share their thoughts as we challenged them do you apply the new rule? How do you
with students about the Constitution. As
to play principal for the day and apply explain your decision? The lesson is a great
a result of their visit, fifth-grade teacher
the new rule “No Animals in the School,” way to talk with younger students about
Audrey Blust worked with her students to
based on a favorite elementary-level law- the need for rules, consequences, fairness,
make the video and submit entries to the
related education lesson available through
essay contest. In addition to winning the (Continued on Page 2)
Winners recognized in PBA’s
‘Freedom Rocks!’ Law Day contests
(Continued from Page 1)
consistency and writing clear rules. The PBA extends a special
thank you to PBA member Lisa Shearman for her work with
Mrs. Peffall’s second-grade class. Shearman visited the class in
September for the PBA Constitution Day program and encouraged
the class to participate in the poster contest.
In Lebanon County, when third-grader Sydney Poleshuk
heard about the “Freedom Rocks!” essay contest for grades K-3,
she decided to talk with her great-grandmother, “Oma,” to learn
a little more about her experiences as a young girl. “Oma” grew
up in East Germany, later
escaped with a friend and
eventually found freedom and
safety in the United States. Pictured at Avon Grove Intermediate School in Chester County
are: (front row) Kelley Crist, teacher; Nicholas Chastain, and
Poleshuk’s essay demonstrates
Kathy DiDomenico, teacher; (back row) Amanda Sundquist, PBA
the power and impact these
and Chester County Bar Association member; Nicholas Chastain’s
kinds of opportunities can
grandfather, mother and father; and Susan Etter, PBA education
bring to students, not just to
and special projects coordinator.
learn about law, but to learn
about life. Poleshuk’s mother
anything we want, or are there limits? The ability to express oneself
shared that the third-grader’s
was a common concern voiced by students in all of the classes we
great-grandmother passed
visited this year and definitely a great topic to engage students in a
away shortly after Poleshuk’s
discussion about the Constitution, rights and responsibilities.
conversation with her, and
Winners were recognized with a special presentation at their
Sydney Poleshuk displays her Poleshuk was able to read schools. Poster contest winners each received an aluminum water
award, with her teacher Janet her essay at “Oma’s” funeral.
bottle with an imprint of their winning poster. Essay contest
Stewart at Lebanon County’s Poleshuk attends Northside
winners each received a canvas tote imprinted with a quote from
Northside Elementary School. Elementary School within the
their essay. The Pickering Valley class that submitted the winning
Palmyra Area School District
video entry received a pizza party and water bottles imprinted with
in Lebanon County.
the “Freedom Rocks!” theme.
In Montgomery County, two students in Kelly Ann Whalen’s
The winning video, posters and essays are all available
sixth-grade class at Eisenhower Science Technology Leadership
on the PBA website (http://www.pabar.org/public/education/
Academy of the Norristown Area School District were selected
lawday/2011contestwinners.asp). If you have questions, contact
for their writing in the essay contest for grades 4-6. The school
PBA Education and Special Projects Coordinator Susan Etter at
became involved in the PBA contests as a result of the civics
[email protected]. n
education program through the Montgomery Bar Association.
Montgomery County fourth-grader Nola Crook, a student at
Paul V. Fly Elementary School (Norristown Area School District),
loves to draw. She used her talent to enter the PBA poster contest
for grades 4-6 and was one of two winning entries. Students in
Kathy Phillabaum’s class made Crook a poster with the phrase
“We’re so Proud of you Nola!” on the poster as a surprise for her
and presented it during the PBA program at the school. The entire
fourth grade participated in the program based on the “Freedom
Rocks!” video.
The other winning entry in the poster contest for grades 4-6 was
fifth-grader Nicholas Chastain of Avon Grove Intermediate School
(Avon Grove School District) in Chester County. For the past
several years, Chastain’s fifth-grade teacher, Kathy DiDomenico,
has used the PBA’s materials to teach her students about the U.S.
Constitution and legal system. During the visit to Avon Grove,
the PBA was joined by Chester County Bar Association member
Montgomery County fourth-grader Nola Crook is shown with her
Amanda Sundquist to meet with two classes at the school and
mother, fellow classmates, Pennsylvania Bar Foundation Executive
talk about what freedom means. Does it really mean we can do Director E. Marie Queen and her teacher, Kathy Phillabaum.
the county line
2
Delaware Co. Bar Association, York Co. Bar Foundation
receive 2011 Pa. Bar Foundation Birdsall Impact Grants
Youth courts are an alternative to Geared for lawyers, law students and an immediate impact on the way the county
traditional juvenile justice systems. In college students, the session will introduce bar association serves its members, its
existence for 30 years, youth courts in the participants to youth courts and prepare community and its courts. Named in honor
last decade have become the most replicated them to go into the Delaware County of PBA’s longtime County Bar Services
juvenile justice program for non-violent schools to train on the youth court model. Director Arthur J. Birdsall, the program
offenses. These student-run disciplinary awards $1,000 annually. If your county
systems now number more than 1,200 bar association is interested in applying for
Both of this year’s
nationwide and succeed by using positive grants funds, please complete the Birdsall
Pa. Bar Foundation Birdsall
peer pressure to correct disruptive behavior County Bar Impact Grant Application found
and break the “school to prison pipeline” Impact Grant recipients at: http://www.pabarfoundation.org/Files/
phenomenon engendered by zero tolerance are working to expand the BirdsallGrantApp2012.pdf. The deadline
policies and punitive school disciplinary pool of knowledgeable for submission is April 6, 2012.
systems. A five-person grant evaluation
youth court volunteers.
Youth courts can be structured as committee comprised of foundation
school-based, community-based or juvenile members appointed by the foundation
justice-based programs, and by relying on The York County Bar Foundation used president and the Conference of County
student resources for operations, they are its $500 grant to send its youth court alliance Bar Leaders Executive Committee
very cost effective, but youth courts also coordinator to the Global Youth Justice will evaluate submissions and select a
depend on knowledgeable adult volunteers training program in June. The training is recipient(s) to share in a grant(s) totaling
who work to get the courts established and the first step in a two-year project devoted not more than $1,000. The successful
to train the students in justice principles to the development of youth court alliance applicant(s) will be notified in writing on
and court operation. programs focused on truancy in all ninth- or before May 1, 2012, and the grants will
Both of this year’s Pennsylvania grade classes throughout the York County be awarded during the Annual Meeting
Bar Foundation Birdsall Impact Grant School District. of the Foundation Board of Directors and
recipients are working to expand the pool The Birdsall Impact Grant program Members on May 10, 2012, in Lancaster, in
of knowledgeable youth court volunteers. helps county bar associations establish conjunction with the 2012 Annual Meeting
The Delaware County Bar Association or enhance a charitable, educational or of the Pennsylvania Bar Association.
will use its $500 grant to hold a three- access to justice program or project that The program is open to all bar
hour training program conducted by the is consistent with the mission of the associations, with consideration given to
Physicians for Social Responsibility. Pennsylvania Bar Foundation and makes those with limited means. n
Dauphin Co. Bar Foundation
honored with Goffman Award
The Dauphin County Bar Foundation and a West Conshohocken
attorney received Louis J. Goffman Awards from the
Pennsylvania Bar Foundation for outstanding pro bono support and
service. The awards, named for a late Pennsylvania Bar Association
president, were presented May 4 during the Pennsylvania Bar
Association Annual Meeting awards luncheon at the Philadelphia
Sheraton City Center Hotel.
The Dauphin County Bar Foundation was recognized for its
“We Care about Children” campaign that raised funds to employ From left, Dauphin County Bar Foundation Vice President
a dedicated custody attorney at the Dauphin County office of Patricia Carey Zucker accepts the Goffman Award on May 4 from
MidPenn Legal Services. MidPenn is a non-profit, public-interest Jennifer McHugh and Steven “Tim” Riley Jr. of the Pennsylvania
Bar Foundation and then-PBA President Gretchen Mundorff.
law firm that provides civil legal services to low-income residents
and survivors of domestic violence.
community to raise an additional $225,000, which would provide
In late 2008, the foundation made a leadership commitment of
five years of payroll support for the dedicated custody attorney.
$100,000 and challenged the county’s lawyers and the business
(Continued on Page 14)
the county line
3
YLD Summer Meeting/New Admittee Conference set
for July 28-30 at Rocky Gap Lodge and Golf Resort
The PBA Young Lawyers Division 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Friday, July 29
2011 Summer Meeting/New Admittee “Don’t Talk to Strangers” —
Conference is slated for Rocky Gap Lodge Social Networking and Legal Ethics 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
& Golf Resort in Cumberland, Md., July 1.0 Ethics CLE Credit “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” —
28-30. Breakfast on your own
Social networking tools such as Facebook,
The 80s-themed weekend conference
Twitter and MySpace are used by people in 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
is titled “The Future’s So Bright: How to
the legal profession. As their use increases, “We Didn’t Start the Fire” —
increase your value without increasing
so does the potential for ethical issues. Incorporating Sustainable Practices to
your hours.” It will provide opportunities to
This presentation will review the value Increase Profits
earn up to six CLE credits and to network
of and the potential problems with legal 1.0 Substantive CLE Credit
with fellow young lawyers as well as more
practitioners using social networking sites. As energy costs rise and pressure increases
experienced lawyers, PBA leadership and
It will cover recent advisory committee to maintain the bottom line, “going green”
judges.
opinions and the special problems that is becoming a mainstream activity for
Nestled in the foothills of Rocky
can occur when judges establish social businesses. This session will provide you
Gap State Park and overlooking Lake
networking relationships with attorneys with ways to use the economic downturn
Habeeb, Rocky Gap Lodge & Golf Resort
who appear before them in court. as an opportunity to grow your firm and bar
is a relaxing paradise with activities
association. Learn about the Pennsylvania
for everyone. You’ll find a host of 4:15 – 5:15 p.m.
Lawyers United for Sustainability (PLUS)
services and amenities, including deluxe “Don’t Dream it’s Over” —
Program, an initiative developed by the
Learning the Ropes of Courtroom Conduct
accommodations, two on-site restaurants, a
1.0 Ethics CLE Credit PBA to focus on ways to save money on
heated indoor swimming pool and acres of
Join our esteemed panel of judges as energy, paper and transportation costs.
hiking, biking and horseback-riding trails
they explain what they expect from the
— all just outside your door. 10:05 – 11:05 a.m.
attorneys who practice in their courts. This
For more information on Rocky Gap “Electric Avenue” — E-discovery
session will include not only a professional
Lodge & Golf Resort or to make room 1.0 Substantive CLE Credit
approach to procedural aspects of a case
reservations, call the resort at 1-800- The world of paper has given way to
but also a practical approach to courtroom
724-0828 or (301) 784-8400. Room information stored as electronic data,
decorum and communication with both
rates are $119. Please refer to the PBA making computers a key component in
opposing counsel and the court.
Young Lawyers Group when making your the collection and production of evidence,
reservations. 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. presenting new challenges for attorneys.
Rocky Gap room reservations must be “Welcome to the Jungle” — A data security expert from Reclamere
made by July 7. The registration deadline New Admittee Welcome/Cocktails Inc. will discuss the difference between
for the PBA YLD Summer Meeting is e-discovery and computer forensics,
6:30 – 7:00 p.m.
July 22. To view the meeting brochure, providing valuable insights on the technical
“Don’t You Forget About Me” —
visit http://www.pabar.org/public/yld/ aspects and the company’s experience
Speed Networking
meetings/2011YLDsummermeeting.pdf. with the court’s views in cases involving
Meet your fellow bar members and get
The meeting agenda appears below. electronic data.
to know a little about their practice areas,
Thursday, July 28 where they practice, their involvement and 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
position in the PBA, and other valuable “Take on Me” — InCite
1:30 – 3:00 p.m. information. Bring your business cards. 1.0 Substantive CLE Credit
“Walking on Sunshine” — What better way to increase your value
YLD Business Meeting 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. than to train others about how to use an
Get an update on what is happening in the “Hands Across America” — Dinner inexpensive legal research option! The PBA
PBA Young Lawyers Division and learn Remarks from YLD Chair Hope Guy and and LexisNexis provide PBA members
about the programs for this year and how PBA President Matt Creme. Duquesne with InCite®, a customized legal research
you can expand your practice through YLD University School of Law Professor Mark program, as a free member benefit. This
participation. Bring ideas about programs D. Yochum will talk about pro bono publico session will teach you how to train others
you want to see the YLD implement and service and the lawyer’s oath. about navigating this program, increasing
ways the YLD can assist your county with your popularity and value.
young lawyer programs. 9:00 p.m. – midnight
“Ain’t Even Done With the Night” —
Reception and DJ
(Continued on Page 9)
the county line
4
Pennsylvania Association of Bar Executives (PABE) Retreat
& Conference of County Legal Journals (CCLJ) Program
Friday, Aug. 19, and Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011
Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel, Erie, Pa.
FRIDAY, AUG. 19
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. CCLJ Program
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Attorney Jennifer Pulice, Allegheny
County Bar Association Director of
Communications & Publications, will
provide a general overview of legal
journals, the difference between
what qualifies as commercial vs. legal
advertising, and postal regulations
regarding periodicals.
SATURDAY, AUG. 20
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Open Forum on Legal Journals
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PABE Retreat continues…
1:00 – 1:30 p.m. PABE Retreat… kicks off with a
Working Lunch
8:30 a.m. Light breakfast in the meeting room
1:00 – 1:30 p.m. Attorney Penina Kessler Lieber,
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Attorney Jennifer Lewin, ABA
Obermayer, Rebmann, Maxwell &
Division for Bar Services, Field Service
Hippel, will present the program “Bar
Representative, will present programs:
Associations: Do We Really Have to
Bar Association Trends &
Register as Charitable Organizations?”
Developments, Rethinking Member
Engagement, and Setting Priorities for
1:30 – 3:00 p.m. “Show & Tell” – share one of your
Maximum Impact
bar’s events, projects or a change you
have made that has been successful (or
12:30 – 4:15 p.m. Flagship Trolley Wine Tour
not!) and “WWYD” (What Would You

Do?) – brainstorm ideas and discuss
4:15 – 5:30 p.m. Break
issues or problems in your bar.
5:30 p.m. Dinner on the Sheraton Patio
3:00 – 3:30 p.m. Break
9:00 p.m. Celebrate Erie Free Concert - Kansas
3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Flagship Trolley Tour of Presque Isle
6:30 p.m. Cocktails and Dinner at The Erie Club
9:00 p.m. Celebrate Erie Free Concert –
Masters of Motown
the county line
5
Students working to change public policy through
the PBA civic education initiative
By Susan E. Etter,
PBA Education and
Special Projects Coordinator
“I know I won’t benefit from this work,
but I want to maybe help the kids who
will be coming to this school next year. I
think I can make things better for them,”
explained one of the sixth grade students in
Karen Hause’s class.
Beginning in January, sixth-grade
students at the International Business
and World Language School in Reading,
Berks County, learned about public policy
by jumping in and working through the
process of how they can change policy for
the better. The class was one of four schools
that participated in the PBA civic education A sixth-grade student at the International Business and World Language School in
initiative developed by PBA Immediate Reading explains his class’s proposed policy to change the current school dress code.
Past President Gretchen A. Mundorff.
“It really is amazing to watch these to my heart, and after listening to Justice the reasons for a dress code, students
young students tackle problems that are Souter, I realized this is something we all did recognize that some restrictions and
important to them and search for solutions. need to care about. We have to teach young guidelines on student attire are needed. The
They are learning, and they are engaged people about the Constitution and our form class developed a survey for the students
in the process. This is exactly the kind of government. They need to know their in the other classrooms and conducted
of impact we had in mind for the Civics rights and responsibilities as citizens of the research on the Internet and by reading
E d u c a t i o n United States. I think we sometimes take school policies.
Initiative,” for granted that This process gives students first-hand
“I felt it was so important for the
Mundorff said. they will just experience with policymaking. It teaches
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Mundorff figure out what them to consider various points of view,
selected civic to do our part by reaching out to happens in work together as a team, research and
education as a schools and volunteering our time court, or voting, distinguish facts from opinions, and
focus during and experience to work with young how laws are consider the consequences and impact of
her term as made, and other decisions on those around them.
students — the future voters, jurors
president after functions of On June 1, the students made a formal
and leaders of our communities.”
hearing retired government presentation of their project to the entire
United States PBA Immediate Past President that impact their sixth grade, school administrators, and
S u p r e m e Gretchen A. Mundorff daily lives. We invited guests, including Berks County Bar
Court Justice need to teach Association Director Don Smith and PBA
David Souter speak at the American Bar them and make sure they have the skills Education and Special Projects Coordinator
Association Summer meeting in 2009. and knowledge they need to be productive, Susan Etter. The PBA recognized the
Justice Souter and ABA President Steven informed and engaged citizens,” Mundorff students for their work on the project. Each
Zack issued a challenge to all lawyers said. student received a certificate, and the class
and judges saying, “Civic education in the The Project Citizen program helps was given a special plaque.
United States is not good enough, and we students identify a problem and possible All of the students indicated they are
have to do something about it.” solutions. They decide as a group on the glad they have had the opportunity to work
“I felt it was so important for the solution they want to propose, then identify on this project. Their pride and excitement
Pennsylvania Bar Association to do our part action steps they need to take to get their was evident in the way they talked about
by reaching out to schools and volunteering solution implemented into policy. their work and the eagerness with which
our time and experience to work with Sixth-graders in Mrs. Hause’s class they answered questions. “I’ve learned a
young students — the future voters, jurors decided that the current school dress lot. We are helping our school and making
and leaders of our communities. Civic code is too restrictive and does not allow a difference. Project Citizen is fun,”
education is something that is near and dear for student expression. After discussing remarked one of the students. n
the county line
6
P R O F E S S I O N A L I N S U R A N C E S O L U T I O N S
THE CHOICE OF
Q
PENNSYLVANIA ATTORNEYS
USI Affinity is the trusted
source and insurance
PBA–PREFERRED INSURANCE PROGRAMS
administrator for the
Pennsylvania Bar
Association.
Our portfolio of endorsed
products designed
for today’s legal
professionals include:
• Professional Liability
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Individual Life & Disability
• Group Life & Disability
• Business Owner Policy
• Auto & Homeowners

To learn more
please contact us at
800.265.2876 x6
or visit our website
www.usiaffinity.com
PBA-Preferred Lawyers’ Insurance Programs you can count on. . . from a company you can trust.
Courses offered by the PBI
Dates, times and locations are subject to Mansfield, Meadville, Media, Mill Hall, Johnstown, Mansfield, Meadville, Mill
change. Contact PBI’s Customer Service New Castle, Stroudsburg, Uniontown, Hall, New Castle, Reading, Stroudsburg,
Department for more information at 800- Warren, Washington, West Chester, Wilkes- Uniontown, Warren, Wilkes-Barre, York
932-4637, 800-247-4724 or 717-796-0804 Barre, York 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; check-in at 8:30 a.m.,
or visit their Web site at www.pbi.org. 9 a.m. to 4:10 p.m.; check-in at 8:30 a.m., 6 CLE credits (5 substantive/1 ethics)
6 CLE credits (5 substantive/1 ethics)
Ohlbaum on Evidence Advocacy: Using Lincoln on Professionalism
the Rules of Evidence to Persuade Paralegal Training Institute Aug. 16, Allentown, Erie, Johnstown,
July 21, Allentown, Easton, Erie, Aug. 3, Lancaster Mansfield, Meadville, Media, Mill Hall,
Meadville, Mill Hall, New Castle, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; check-in at 8:30 a.m. New Castle, Reading, Stroudsburg,
Stroudsburg, Uniontown, Warren, West No CLE credit. Uniontown, Warren, West Chester, Wilkes-
Chester, Wilkes-Barre, York Barre, York
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; check-in at 8 a.m., 4th Annual Law Practice Management 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; check-in at
6 CLE credits (5 substantive/1 ethics) and Development Institute 8:30 a.m.; 3 CLE credits (ethics)
Aug. 3-5, Lancaster
Immigration Law for the General 7:15 to 8:30 p.m.; check-in at 6:30 p.m., The Business Lawyer’s “Refresher”
Practitioner 12 CLE credits (substantive) Series: Guaranty and Suretyship
July 22, Allentown, Meadville, Mill Aug. 17, Allentown, Johnstown,
Hall, New Castle, Reading, Stroudsburg, Social Media in the Workplace: Norristown, Scranton, West Chester,
Uniontown, Warren, West Chester, Wilkes- Facebook, Twitter, foursquare & Other Wilkes-Barre, York
Barre, York Web 2.0 Sites 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; check-in at
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; check-in at 8:30 a.m., Aug. 5, Allentown, Lebanon, Meadville, 8:30 a.m., 3 CLE credits (substantive)
Mill Hall, Norristown, Stroudsburg,
6 CLE credits (5 substantive/1 ethics)
Uniontown, Warren, Washington, West Anatomy of a “Superstar” Deposition
Fair Credit Reporting Act: A Primer Chester, Wilkes-Barre, York Aug. 18, Doylestown, Erie, Mansfield,
July 26, Allentown, Easton, Meadville, 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.; check-in at 8 Meadville, Mill Hall, New Castle,
Mill Hall, New Castle, Uniontown, a.m., 4 CLE credits (3 substantive/1 Stroudsburg, Uniontown, Warren, Wilkes-
Warren, West Chester, York ethics) Barre, Williamsport, York
9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; check-in at 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.; check-in at 8 a.m.,
8:30 a.m.; 3 CLE credits (substantive) Pennsylvania Taxes - Update and 6.5 CLE credits (substantive)
Selected Topics
Fundamentals of Civil Practice and Aug. 9, Erie, Mansfield, Mill Hall, Contracts of the Rich and Famous
Procedure Stroudsburg, Uniontown, Warren, West Aug. 19, Allentown, Doylestown,
July 27, Allentown, Doylestown, Easton, Chester, Wilkes-Barre, York Johnstown, Mansfield, Meadville,
Erie, Meadville, Media, Mill Hall, New 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.; check-in at 8:30 a.m., Mill Hall, New Castle, Stroudsburg,
Castle, Reading, Stroudsburg, Uniontown, 4 CLE credits (substantive) Uniontown, Warren, Wilkes-Barre, York
Warren, Williamsport, York 9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.; check-in at 8:30 a.m.,
9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.; check-in at 8:30 a.m.; The Nine Principles of Litigation 4 CLE credits (3 substantive/1 ethics)
Aug. 10, Allentown, Erie, Honesdale,
4 CLE credits (substantive)
Mansfield, New Castle, Reading, Family Law: A View from the Bench
Family Law 101 Uniontown, Warren, West Chester, Wilkes- Northwestern Tier 2011
July 28, Allentown, Doylestown, Barre, York Aug. 22, Meadville
Meadville, Mill Hall, New Castle, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; check-in at 8 a.m., 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.; check-in at
Reading, Stroudsburg, Uniontown, 6 CLE credits (5 substantive/1 ethics) 8 a.m., 4 CLE credits (3 substantive/1
Warren, West Chester ethics)
The Lifelong Impact of a Criminal
8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; check-in at 8 a.m.;
Record Internet Legal Research
6 CLE credits (5 substantive/1 ethics)
Aug. 11, Allentown, Mansfield, Aug. 23, Allentown, Johnstown,
Due Diligence in Business Transactions Meadville, Media, Mill Hall, New Castle, Mansfield, Meadville, Mill Hall, New
July 28, Reading, York Stroudsburg, Uniontown, Warren, West Castle, Reading, Scranton, Stroudsburg,
12:30 to 4:45 p.m.; check-in at 12 p.m., 4 Chester, Wilkes-Barre, York Uniontown, Warren, West Chester, Wilkes-
CLE credits (3 substantive/1 ethics) 12 to 4:15 p.m.; check-in at 11:30 a.m., Barre, York
4 CLE credits (substantive) 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.; check-in at
A Day on Real Estate – East 8:30 a.m., 3 CLE credits (substantive)
Death and Taxes
Aug. 2, Allentown, Doylestown, Lebanon,
Aug. 15, Allentown, Beaver, Greensburg, (Continued on Page 9)
the county line
8
YLD Summer Meeting/New and advice on balancing your career 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
and your life to achieve the success you “Red, Red Wine” — Cocktail Reception
Admittee Conference
envision as an attorney without sacrificing
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
(Continued from Page 4) the rest of the important things in life.
“Hungry Like the Wolf” — Dinner
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Remarks from YLD Chair-elect Jacob A.
“Manic Monday” — Achieving Success “Smooth Operator” — Lunch Gurwitz and PBA President-elect Thomas
in Your Career without Sacrificing the The next time you dine with clients or a G. Wilkinson Jr.
Rest of Your Life partner in your firm, impress them with your
9:00 p.m. – midnight
1.0 Substantive CLE Credit smooth etiquette. Taking the old “finishing-
“Everybody Have Fun Tonight” —
The practice of law is demanding. In school” approach with a contemporary
Reception and DJ
addition to attending to the everyday needs humorous twist, our presenters will give
of clients, an attorney must also expand and you hands-on instruction using different Saturday, July 30
enrich his/her career. Of course, you can’t utensils and glassware.
neglect friends and family either. In this Departure
2:00 p.m. “Whip It” — Golf Outing
session, attorneys from private and public Thank you for joining us at the YLD’s 2011
law practice will provide their experiences 2:00 p.m. On your own Summer Conference. Now “Beat It.” n
PBI Courses 8 a.m., 4 CLE credits (substantive) Negotiation: Reaching Agreement on
Your Terms
(Continued from Page 8)
Practice Before the Department of Aug. 29, Allentown, Beaver, Johnstown,
Real Estate Issues in Estates Veteran’s Affairs Norristown, West Chester, Wilkes-Barre
Aug. 24, Allentown, Johnstown, Mansfield, Aug. 26, Allentown, Beaver, Mansfield, 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.; check-in at
Meadville, Mill Hall, New Castle, Meadville, Mill Hall, New Castle, Warren, 8 a.m., 4 CLE credits (substantive)
Reading, Uniontown, Warren, West Wilkes-Barre, York
Chester, Wilkes-Barre, York 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.; check-in at
8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.; check-in at 8 a.m., 4 CLE credits (substantive) (Continued on Page 15)
the county line
9
Local Scene...
On the

Allegheny Sterrett was selected to receive this award the exclusive Stirling Guest House. The
due to her extraordinary service to the court following day, Superior Court Judges Anne
Homer S. Brown Law Association
during jury duty in 2010. Despite suffering Lazarus and Paula Ott and Prothonotary
joins as Division of ACBA
a broken arm while serving as a juror, Karen Bramblatt, following completion
The Homer S. Brown Law Association,
the 89-year-old Beaver County resident of oral arguments, presented a seminar on
which was formed in 1969 and initially
insisted that doctors do whatever was appellate practice as part of the BCBA’s
known as The Black Lawyers of Western
necessary so that she could complete her Bench-Bar Conference. More than 200
Pennsylvania, joined the Allegheny County
jury service. She was honored as a citizen members were in attendance.
Bar Association as a Division of the
whose dedication to the justice system
association on April 29. President Adams at Law Day
should be an example for all.
According to Gary Hunt, president of
President John Adams, portrayed by
the ACBA, “While many of the members Professional Clothing Drive professional actor Gary Anderson, was
of the Homer S. Brown Division have
The Beaver County Bar Association the keynote speaker for the 2011 Law Day
been active members of our bar, we have
Women in Law Committee sponsored Luncheon on May 3 at the Reading Crowne
always admired the work of this fine
a professional clothing drive to benefit Plaza Hotel. For the 250 people attending,
organization and its members’ commitment
Professional Outfitters. This is a local he brought to life this year’s theme, “The
to the African-American community and
agency that assists no- or low-income job Legacy of John Adams … from Boston to
minority attorneys.” Homer S. Brown, the
seekers by providing professional clothing Guantanamo.” The day before, Anderson
namesake of the Division, was the first
for job interviews and work. A large closet had presented a CLE program, “Search
African-American judge in Pittsburgh and
full of women’s and men’s business attire for Justice,” performing as Clarence
served on the Allegheny County Court of
was donated to this organization. Darrow. Both performances were very well
Common Pleas from 1956 to 1975.
received.
Stepping Out
Beaver Beaver County Bar Association Chester
members visited eight county high schools
Law Day Earth Day recycling event
this spring to present the 16th annual
Law Day 2011 – with the theme The Chester County Bar Association
Stepping Out program. More than 1,000
“Freedom Rocks!” – was held on April 29 celebrated its annual Earth Day recycling
high school seniors received the Stepping
in Courtroom No. 1 of the Beaver County event on April 21. Attorneys and law firms
Out booklet which details various areas
Courthouse. Members from the bench and dropped off their well-used computers,
of law, including consumer credit, civil
bar attended the program with Beaver printers, monitors, cell phones and other
litigation, voting, jury service and other
County elected officials, local legislators, electronic gadgets to be picked up by a
topics. Voter registration forms and driving
the Quigley Catholic High School (first local recycling company, preventing the
under the influence statute fliers were
place) and the Beaver Area High School items from going to landfills. The event
distributed to each senior, and an open
(second place) Mock Trial teams, Mock raised funds for the bar foundation from the
question-and-answer period was held with
Trial Scholarship and Randy K. Hareza fees for securely erasing the hard drive of
the visiting attorney.
Memorial Award recipients, poster and computers sent to recycling.
essay contest winners, the Young Lawyer
Young Lawyers visit local girls’ home
Division’s Civic Appreciation Award CCBF Sponsor Appreciation Cocktail
The Young Lawyers Division prepared
recipient, and the first Outstanding Service The Chester County Bar Foundation
and delivered dinner to Girls Hope House
to the Court of Common Pleas of Beaver hosted its annual Sponsor Appreciation
in Baden, Pa. Girls Hope provides a home
County Award recipient. A reception was Cocktail on May 3 at the Chester County
for girls in Beaver County who have
held at the bar association immediately Bar Association’s recently renovated
experienced abuse or neglect in their lives.
following the ceremony office space. The foundation’s sponsors
were recognized, and about 50 members/
Berks
Beaver County Court of Common Pleas sponsors attended the casual and fun event.
honors local resident Superior Court visits Reading
The Beaver County Court of Common A panel of three Superior Court judges Peace A Pizza Day
Pleas presented its first annual Outstanding heard arguments in Reading on April 12- CCBA and Legal Aid of Southeastern
Service to the Court of Common Pleas 13. On the first evening of their visit, Pennsylvania celebrated the Annual Peace
Award to Dorothy Sterrett. Judge Deborah the officers of the Berks County Bar A Pizza Day on May 19. For all CCBA
A. Kunselman presented the award during Association hosted the appellate judges, members who purchase dining for take-
the Law Day Ceremony on April 29. as well as the local bench, for dinner at out, inside dining or delivery, Peace A
the county line
10