New Matter CCBA Officers Craig Styer, President Bill Wilson, President-Elect Christine Zaccarelli, Vice President Mary-Ellen Allen, Treasurer Patrick McKenna, Secretary New Matter Committee Charles DeTulleo, Editor Rami Bishay Mark Blank, Jr. Keith Boggess Brian Doyle J. Stoddard Hayes Mary LaSota Andrew Lehr Deborah Lewis Shannon McDonald John McKenna Kim Denise Morton Mary Wade Myers Kevin Ryan Karyn Seace Alan Vaskas Bill Wilson
Content FEATURES Trial Tips From A Chester County Juror... 6
SPRING 2015
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“Diversity:
Purveyors of Knowledge.......................... 8
The Art of Thinking Independently Together.” – Malcom Forbes
Tell A Court Story – Jury Duty................ 10 Legal Aid of Southeastern PA................ 12 2014 Annual Meeting.............................. 14 Lawyers Give Boost to Endangered Book............................... 16 New Admittee Ceremony....................... 17 2015 President’s Dinner......................... 18 Bar Sail Attitude...................................... 20 Hot Topics in Criminal Appeals: Persuasive New Case Law for Pennsylvania Practitioners........................... 21 Flying Solo: Eight Attributes Needed to Run a Solo Practice................................... 22
IN EVERY ISSUE President’s Message................................... 4
CCBA Staff Wendy Leeper Executive Director
Featured Member Profile Nancy W. Pine & Norman J. Pine................... 15
Emily Boulanger Communications & Event Manager
From the Bench.........................................28 YLD Details.................................................29
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The Blank Page..........................................30 Tech Tips.....................................................32 Chester County Trial Practice Suggestions from a Chester County Judge................. 24
From the Archives New Matter—October 1981........................ 34
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