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DCBA MARCH Newsletter
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Open Bar Today!
Jonathan W. Kunkel
Now that I have your attention, let me explain what I mean. The
Dauphin County Bar Association is open all day, every day during the
week with the purpose of serving the membership. The association staff
and leadership are constantly working to ensure that all members have
the resources needed to enhance and improve our practice. One of the
areas in which the DCBA excels is by providing relevant, timely and numerous Continuing
Legal Education opportunities. In fact, as many of you know, membership includes twelve
CLE credits a year through the Cafeteria Series held three times a year presented by the
association’s substantive sections. Not only can this benefit exceed the cost of your dues, it
gives you the ability to hear fellow members of our organization discuss different areas of the
law. These programs are popular with our members thanks to our substantive sections, the
skilled leadership of CLE Committee Chair Ron Tomasko and the never ending support of Liz,
Joyce and Bridgette.
One area, however, where I have seen a marked decrease in membership involvement
over the past fifteen years is attendance at our social events and membership meetings. I first
moved to Harrisburg from Pittsburgh almost twenty years ago “sight unseen” to serve as the
Harrisburg law clerk to Commonwealth Court Senior Judge Emil Narick. While I was excited
to begin my legal career clerking for an Appellate Judge, I was extremely apprehensive to
move two hundred miles away from my primary support system to a city where I literally knew
no one. Fortunately for me, the first thing that I did was submit a DCBA application and got
involved with the Young Lawyers Section by joining a volleyball team. Because of this
organization and its terrific staff and membership, I quickly became acclimated to Harrisburg
and made a circle of friends. It is this initial experience with the DCBA that has made me so
committed to our association.
When I first became involved, YLS meetings were very well attended as were all three
membership meetings, the St. Patrick’s, Oktoberfest and Holiday parties. In fact, the YLS
volleyball league regularly hosted over forty teams. Sadly, due to increasing pressures on our
time and numerous other factors, attendance and participation in our social events has greatly
diminished. Certainly, the quality of the events has not decreased as the YLS has always and
continues to do an awesome job of running our three parties and the volleyball program.
Not only does an active social program enhance our association, it promotes and
fosters collegiality in our profession – something that, in my opinion, has been diminishing in
recent years. I have found that within my practice areas, courtesy, etiquette and respect are
sometimes given a back seat for overzealous advocacy. However, interacting with a colleague
in a social setting at the DCBA can act to minimize “bad behavior” between opposing counsel
thus enhancing the practice of law. The primary question that remains is how can we increase
participation? I think that a crucial component is you, the active member.
On the recent ABA survey, almost ninety percent of the responding members asserted
that they would get involved with a DCBA initiative if someone invited them to do so. As
such, I am asking everyone to help increase participation by reaching out to another member to
attend a DCBA event with you. Now would be the perfect time to call or send an e-mail to a
fellow member and invite that person (or people) to attend the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day
party on Thursday, March 14th starting at 5:30 p.m. It is sure to be a festive event made even
better by your attendance – I hope to see you there. Erin go Braugh!
Board of Directors
Jonathan W. Kunkel
President
John D. Sheridan
President Elect
Pamela C. Polacek
Vice President
J. Michael Sheldon
Secretary
James J. McCarthy Jr.
Treasurer
Brett M. Woodburn
Past President
Jennifer M. Caron
Young Lawyers Chair
Anthony F. Andrisano, Jr.
YL Chair Elect
Directors
William L. Adler
C. Grainger Bowman
Robert E. Chernicoff
Salvatore A. Darigo, Jr.
James R. Demmel
Jeffrey A. Ernico
John W. Frommer, III
S. Barton Gephart
Joshua A. Gray
Matthew M. Haar
Dale E. Klein
Terrence J. McGowan
Renee C. Mattei Myers
Narciso A. RodriguezCayro
Gail Guida Souders
PRESIDENT’S GALA PHOTOS
Photos provided by J. Michael Sheldon
PRESIDENT’S GALA PHOTOS
Photos provided by J. Michael Sheldon
GIVING
Some people make financial contributions to their educational institutions or favorite charities,
some volunteer their time to organizations of many types but not many donate one of their own
organs to a stranger. Recently one of our own DCBA members did just that! Steven Turner, of the
PA Office of General Counsel made the decision to donate one of his kidneys after watching a
program on organ donation. This powerfully impacted him and after some soul-searching and
reflection, he contacted Pinnacle Health Kidney Transplant Program and offered his own kidney.
Steve said they were stunned at his offer but willing to take him up on it. The short story here is
that Steve underwent surgery, his kidney went to a woman in Baltimore and this started a chain
reaction of giving that culminated in saving multiple lives and impacting families from all walks of
life. This story is inspirational and the link listed below describes Steve’s experience. We congratulate Steve for this truly selfless act and are proud to call him one of our members. Thank you Steve! To learn more
about organ donation, please go to www.donors1.org.
http://www.whptv.com/content/Video/story/An-incredible-story-of-life-as-atotal-stranger/mty8xJtfzkqKC4SBm_P88w.cspx
DCBA BENCH BAR SPONSORS OPPORTUNITIES
If you would like to have your business advertised in the 2013
DCBA Bench Bar Program, please email a jpeg file of the ad
to bridgette@dcba-pa.org NO
LATER
THAN
MONDAY,
APRIL 22, 2013.
BELOW ARE THE ADVERTISING PRICES. An invoice will be
sent after receiving the hard copy ad.
Business card ad: $100.00 (3 1/2” x 2”)
Half Page ad:
$250.00 (4” x 4”)
Full page ad:
$500.00 (4.5” x 6.5”)
PRO BONO RECEPTION
President of the Dauphin County Bar Association
Jonathan Kunkel, Chief Justice of Pennsylvania
Supreme Court Ronald D. Castille, Widener Law
School Professor and Pro Bono Attorney Mary
Catherine Scott, Dauphin County Bar Association
Public Services Coordinator Sandy Ballard,
Dauphin County Bar Association Public Service
Committee Chair James P. DeAngelo and Dauphin
County President Judge Todd A. Hoover joined
other judges to thank the 430 pro bono participants
at an invitation-only reception on February 19,
2013. If you want to make sure your name is on
the pro bono reception invitation list next year,
please contact Sandy
Ballard at 232-7536 or
Sandy@dcba-pa.org and she will be happy to offer
you some pro bono options!
BAR BRIEFS
Craig Adler: Capozzi & Associates takes pleasure in announcing their new name, Capozzi Adler, P.C.
Julia Coelho an attorney with McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC, has been elected to the Board of Directors of
Dress for Success South Central Pennsylvania
Marc Crum: Capozzi & Associates takes pleasure in announcing their new name, Capozzi Adler, P.C.
Andrew H. Cline, Frist Executive Deputy General Counsel has announced his retirement from Commonwealth Service.
Maria P. Cognetti is please to announce the relocation of Cognetti & Associates to 3304 Market Street,
Camp Hill, PA 17011.
Amy C. Foerster, was selected as a member of the Class of 2013 of the YWCA Greater Harrisburg’s Tribute
to Women of Excellence.
Jennifer K. Gallia, was selected as a member of the Class of 2013 of the YWCA Greater Harrisburg’s
Tribute to Women of Excellence. (no photo available)
Brian F. Jackson of McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC has been recognized as the Gary Yenkowski Award
recipient for 2012. The Yenkowski Award is given to a Member each year in honor of deceased McNees
Partner, Gary Yenkowski. Award recipients demonstrate paramount professionalism, dedication to effective
marketing, and loyalty and commitment to client service, the community and the Firm.
Kandice Kerwin Hull, a member of McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC, has been selected as a YWCA Tribute
to Women of Excellence 2013 award recipient.
Paige Macdonald-Matthes joined the firm of Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP as Partner in the
Litigation Department on February 25, 2013. She will reside in the firm’s Harrisburg office.
BAR BRIEFS CONTINUED
Victoria S. Madden, was selected as a member of the Class of 2013 of the YWCA Greater Harrisburg’s
Tribute to Women of Excellence
John B. Mancke, Partner of Mancke, Wagner & Spreha has retired from the Partnership effective March 1,
2013.
John J. McNally, III has been named to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board.
Steven R. Snyder is now with the law firm of Boyle Litigation (formally Boyle Autry & Murphy).
Barb Zemlock is now Of Counsel for Gover, Perry & Shore; 2411 N. Front Street, Harrisburg, PA
DCBA YOUNG LAWYERS AND CLE
As a recent grad and newly-minted attorney or one who has practiced for several years, why on earth would you think of
CLE? I am sure many of you have had just about enough “learning” for some time, but consider the value of CLE
beyond just compliance with PACLE requirements. A recent article in the Philadelphia Bar Reporter by Aneesh A.
Mehta, an associate with Volpe and Koenig, P.C., and chair of the YLD at the Philadelphia Bar Association, outlined
some things we don’t think about with respect to CLE.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT!
As the great philosopher Yogi Berra once said, “(if) you don’t know where you are going, you will end up someplace
else!” New lawyers generally start their careers with undefined goals like “building a practice” or “making partner” but
what does this really mean and how does one do this? Mr. Mehta points out that it is necessary to draw up a roadmap to
accomplish your goals. This should include specifics about the nature of the work you wish to do, the type of clients you
hope to work with and your marketing plan.
When this concept is formulated, you should decide how CLE and other bar association programming can be useful to
you. Evaluate the CLE’s that are offered by the DCBA and plan to attend those sessions that enhance your career. Doing
this will provide you with valuable practice information but also help you to meet other local practitioners in that area. If
you are a new lawyer, this is another way to determine also what area of law suits you best.
A former mentor once told me that as lawyers we “never stop” learning and this opportunity allows you to stay on top of
changing legal trends. Listening to experts in a particular field is always interesting and you never know just what you
may walk away with!
2013-2014 LAWYER REFERRAL REGISTRATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED
It is now time to register with the DCBA Lawyer Referral Service
for inclusion on the attorney referral list for 2013 and into the
beginning of 2014. Registration forms were emailed to members
on February 19, 2013. Please complete the registration form and
mail it to the Bar Association by Friday, March 22, 2013 together
with your check in the amount of $95.
Beginning April 8, 2013 all referrals will be made from the new
list and the previous list will be discarded, so please register
promptly.
If you have not received it, please contact bridgette@dcba-pa.org to get your
copy of the registration form today!
SAINT PATRICK’S DAY PARTY
The annual Young Lawyers Saint Patrick’s Day Party will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2013 beginning at
5:30.
VINNY’S KIDS
Please join your fellow Bar Association members in the great cause to support Vinny’s Kids! Join
the DCBA team for this 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. on City Island.
Bring your friends, spouses, kids, and dogs to support this great cause!
Please register for the race online at: https://www.pretzelcitysports.com/
onlineform1.php?id=164 We look forward to seeing you there!
YOUNG LAWYERS VOLLEYBALL
The Young Lawyers have met and are putting their events together for the
year. The Volleyball schedule is set to begin on Thursday, May 9, 2013. All
registration materials are due to the Bar Association no later than 4:30 p.m.
on Monday, April 22, 2013!
Look for your team registration form under separate email!
PRO BONO RECOGNITION
The following participants provided pro bono service during the month of February by accepting new clients, making a
financial contribution to MidPenn Legal Services, participating in one of our pro bono programs, or conducting one of our
family law clinics:
Attorneys:
C. Lee Anderson
Anthony F. Andrisano Jr.
Irwin William Aronson
Sarah W. Arosell
Amy H. Backenstose
Mark C. Baldwin
Andrew W. Barbin
Floyd M. Baturin
Madelaine N. Baturin
Amy E. Bauccio
Peter K. Bauer
Queena Stremmel Baumbach
LaToya Winfield Bellamy
Brian W. Bisignani
Eric L. Bloom
Andrew T. Bockis
John J. Cantwell
Donna L. Fisher
Grant H. Fleming
Mary Jane Forbes
Peter Garcia
Kevin L. Hall
Megan Henry
Erin R. Kawa
Puja Khare
Brian E. McDonough
John J. McNally, III
Mette, Evans & Woodside
Jeffrey E. Piccola
John W. Purcell Jr.
Marc Roda
Jordan G. Spahr
Steven V. Turner
Richard H. Wix
Paralegals:
Cathi Leigh McAdams
PRO BONO PERFORMANCE
So far in calendar year 2013, our Pro Bono Program has:
Assisted 105 clients (based on new cases)
Donated 515 hours of legal services (based on closed cases)
Valued at $77,250
Conducted 4 Pro Se Clinics
Additionally, our Lawyer Referral Program has fielded 676 calls and
referred 440 clients, including 19 clients who qualified for Modest
Means Panel. Thanks to all those who helped maintain this tradition of
community service.
Students:
Jacob Barbin
Bryan Bartosik-Velez
Kristie Falbo
Olivette Joseph
Benjamin M. Lombard
Sarah Phillips
Kristin M. Potter
Jason Staloski
Abbie Trone
Doug Wortman
2012 Wills for Heroes Pro
Bono Attorneys
Jonathan D. Andrews
Adeolu A. Bakare
Lindsey A. Bierzonski
D. Joseph Chapman
Nichole A. Collins
Timothy E. Gates
Erin K. Grady
Amy L. Groff
Timothy A. Hoy
Vasiliki Karandrikas
Kirsten A. Kutler
Regina L. Matz
Scott E. Maier
Linda J. Olsen
Ralph M. Salvia
Adam L. Santucci
John C. Swartz Jr.
Felix Thau
PRO BONO
HONOR ROLL 2012
Our sincere apologies to the following
individuals whose names were inadvertently left off the 2012 Pro Bono
Honor Roll in February’s edition of the
DCBA Newsletter.
Yvonne M. Husic
2013 BENCH BAR CONFERENCE IS HERE!
2013 Bench Bar Conference
Friday, May 3, 2013 - Sunday, May 5, 2013
Loews Annapolis Hotel
Click here for registration Information
https://www.dcba-pa.org/pdfs/eventAds/2013BenchBarRegistrationFinal.pdf
UPCOMING WIDENER LAW CLE’S
HBG-Thursday, April 4 - 4:30 p.m. Jurist in Residence Lecture Series, Justice Thomas G. Saylor 1 FREE CLE
HBG-Monday, April 15 – 4:30 p.m. John L. Gedid Lecture Series, Orin Kerr, Professor of Law, George Washington
University, 1 FREE CLE
HBG-Tuesday, April 16 – 9 a.m. Perspectives on Mass Tort Litigation 7 CLE credits (including 1 ethics)
HBG-Thursday, April 18 – 4 p.m. Donald A. Brown, “How U.S. Domestic Climate Law Needs to Respond to Emerging
International Climate Law” 1 FREE CLE
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