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The Baltimore Barrister is a quarterly publication of The Bar Association of Baltimore City provided to its members at no cost as part of annual dues. Non-members subscriptions are available for $50 per year. The Bar Association of Baltimore City (“BABC”) presents the information contained in the Baltimore Barrister, as a service to our members, including members of the general public. While the information is about legal issues, it is not intended as legal advice or as a substitute for your own legal research and investigation or the particularized advice of your own counsel. Further, any practice tips or summaries of cases contained herein cannot be relied upon as being controlling authority. Any opinions expressed herein are solely those of the authors, and are not those of BABC. Finally, the articles contained herein are copyrighted, all rights, reserved by the respective authors and/or their law firms, companies or organizations. People seeking specific legal advice or assistance should contact an attorney, either by contacting the BABC Lawyer Referral Service or another source. BABC does not guarantee the accuracy of any of the information or forms presented herein. Similarly, we provide links to other sites that we believe may be useful or informative. These links to third party sites or information are not intended as, and should not be interpreted by you as constituting or implying our endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation of the third party information, products or services found there. We do not maintain or control those sites and, accordingly, make no guarantee concerning the accuracy, reliability or currency of the information found there. Further, the contents of advertisements are the responsibility of advertisers and do not represent any recommendation or endorse-ment by BABC. BABC may deny publishing any submission or advertisement, in its sole and absolute discretion. For information on submissions or advertising, call or email the editorial offices at

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The Baltimore BarristerEditorial Offices

The Bar Association of Baltimore City111 N. Calvert Street, Suite 627

Baltimore, Maryland 21202410.539.5936

[email protected]

Evelyn L. Cusson, ChairNatalie Amato

Robert D. AnbinderJessica P. Butkera

Lisa HarrisLauren LakeJohn LepplerDeborah Levi

Sara Lucas

Michael John March, Jr.David D. Nowak

Cynthia M. PedersenAmy Petkovsek

Patrick A. ThronsonKatrina Wallace

Danielle WilliamsonLevi S. Zaslow

Kelly Hughes Iverson, PresidentThe Honorable Dana M. Middleton, President-Elect

Darren L. Kadish, Vice PresidentAnthony F. Vittoria, TreasurerMichelle K. Wilson, Secretary

Divya Potdar, Chair, YLDJoseph A. Pulver, Chair-Elect, YLD

Young Lawyers’ DivisionRobert D. AnbinderThomas H. Barnard

Catherine A. BledsoeCharles M. Blomquist

Joshua L. CaplanScarlett M. CorsoEvelyn L. Cusson

The Honorable Karen Friedman

Alicia J. GipeJeffrey J. Hines

Lauren LakeThe Honorable Lynn Stewart Mays

David J. McManusMyshala E. Middleton

Erin C. MillerJames W. Motsay

M. Natalie McSherryThe Honorable Christopher L. Panos

Marshall B. PaulSamuel R. Pulver

Kerri L. SmithThe Honorable Michael Studdard

Meghan H. Yanacek

The Bar Association of Baltimore CityOfficers and Executive Council

2018-2019

Communications and News Journal Committee

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Table of ContentsAugust 2018 Barrister

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT4

YOUNG LAWYERS’ DIVISION REPORT512TH ANNUAL END OF SUMMER

MEMBERSHIP RECEPTION6

BABC SUBSTANTIVE LAW COMMITTEES9

BABC SPECIAL COMMITTEES9UPCOMING EVENTS

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!9

BABC OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL8

BALTIMORE BAR FOUNDATION, INC. BOARD OF TRUSTEES11

MSBA BOARD OF GOVERNORS FIRST DISTRICT - BALTIMORE CITY11BABC ANNUAL COMMITTEE

REPORTS 2017-201812YLD ANNUAL COMMITTEE REPORTS

2017-201820

CRAB FEAST AT BO BROOKS24

SPECIAL PLANNING FOR SPECIAL NEEDS25

PHOTO ALBUMSPAGHETTI OPERA NIGHT FUNDRAISER28

CABARET & CABERNETCASTING CALL - CABARET & CABERNET30

PHOTO ALBUMYLD BREAKFAST WITH THE BENCH31

PHOTO ALBUMAN EVENING WITH THE HONORABLE CHARLES E. MOYLAN, JR.31

PHOTO ALBUMTHE STATE OF THE CIRCUIT AND DISTRICT COURTS32

PHOTO ALBUMMEET THE JUDGES34PHOTO ALBUM

27TH ANNUAL LAW DAY FOR SENIORS36PHOTO ALBUM

GPIL INTEREST LAWYERS COMMITTEE ANNUAL RECEPTION38

YLD COUNCIL10

PHOTO ALBUMPROMOTING LAW FIRM DIVERSITY27

PHOTO ALBUMYLD HAPPY HOUR & NETWORKING EVENT27

PHOTO ALBUMYLD APRIL HAPPY HOUR & MENTOR/MENTEE MEETUP38

PHOTO ALBUMCLE - INTRO TO MEDITATION39

PHOTO ALBUMYLD LAW DAY PROGRAM39

PHOTO ALBUM2ND ANNUAL YLD SPRING SOCIAL & AWARDS RECEPTION40

PHOTO ALBUMYLD PRO BONO SMALL BUSINESS CLINIC40

PHOTO ALBUMYLD COUNCIL YEAR-END CELEBRATION41

PHOTO ALBUMALL-HANDS ON EVENT41

PHOTO ALBUMBABC HOSPITALITY SUITE AT THE MSBA CONFERENCE42

PHOTO ALBUMBBF ANNUAL GOLF OUTING43

WELCOME NEW BABC MEMBERS!45CIRCUIT COURT FOR BALTIMORE CITY

ASSIGNMENT OF JUDGES46

AROUND THE OFFICES48MEET AND MINGLE WITHYLD COMMITTEE CHAIRS49

EVENING OF NETWORKING AND LEARNING WITH THE YLD AND THE DAILY RECORD7

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Public safety and security have weighed heavily on the minds of many of late. Un-foreseeable tragedy abounds in headlines and on news channels, and often it strikes close to home, including the recent senseless shooting at The Capital Gazette in near-by Annapolis. The Bar As-sociation of Baltimore City extends its most profound sympathies to the families and friends of those who lost their lives, and to our sis-ter organization, the Anne

Arundel County Bar Association, for this heartbreaking loss in its hometown.

Moments of tragedy cause us to pause, reflect, and hug our children just a little bit tighter. Moments of tragedy can also spur us into action, forcing us to take a long, analytical look at events to better understand how they happened, and what might be done in the future, in the hope that the next tragedy can be prevented. Witness the rise of security procedures, restrictions, equipment and personnel in our public spaces – all efforts to im-prove public safety and increase public security. And yet, in the midst of these efforts to improve security everywhere around us, a significant public safety hazard lies unaddressed in the heart of Baltimore City, exposing hundreds of people to unnecessary safety risks every day. We know this. We have known this for quite some time. But for a variety of reasons that are beyond the scope of this column, we have been unable, thus far, to do anything about it.

I am speaking, of course, about Baltimore City’s two court-houses at 100 and 111 N. Calvert Street. Majestic in their day, the two courthouses are antiquated and obsolete, ill-equipped to handle the demands of a twenty-first century justice system. One could wax at length about their lead-based paint, inadequate or unsafe drinking water, asbestos, vermin, or electrical systems whose ability to support the MDEC electronic filing system be-ing implemented in stages across Maryland is unclear at best. But in a concession to the brevity of life (and of this column), this writing will focus instead on a problem with the courthouses that cannot be remedied readily, if at all: their design.

Modern courthouse design recognizes the importance of cre-ating distinct zones of circulation: a public zone invites jurors,

attorneys, clients, witnesses and members of the general public; a private zone houses judicial chambers and other court person-nel; and a secure zone provides for the movement of individuals who are in custody and who may have committed violent crimes or pose a clear and present danger to others. Baltimore’s facili-ties, however, are designed more like office buildings. Individu-als in custody are transported to and from their legal proceed-ings through public corridors in leg irons and shackles. Criminal defendants share public corridors with victims, witnesses, mem-bers of the general public, and at times, judges, jurors, and court staff. The impact of such poor design and function on the ad-ministration of justice is both obvious and subtle: obviously, transporting potentially dangerous or violent individuals in cus-tody in close proximity to members of the general public and courthouse personnel exposes the public to unnecessary risks of violence. Subtly, mixing witnesses, victims, and prospective jurors in the same public spaces with criminal defendants and others may increase the opportunities for improper influences on the adjudicatory process. It certainly does nothing to inspire confidence in or respect for our judicial system.

The threats to public safety posed by the conditions and design of the City courthouses are nothing new: these secu-rity hazards were identified by the National Center for State Courts in a security assessment performed for the two court-houses in 2006. Twelve years later, we are still having the same conversation. It is time for conversation to become action. The Bar Association’s Courthouse Study Committee, co-chaired by Charles O. Monk, II and Mark Pollak, has been working to develop and promote options for appropriate facilities. The Maryland Stadium Authority (MSA) issued a Request for In-formation that yielded several responses; relocating the court-house facilities to the former Metro West Location is an idea that appears more cost-effective by far and could be completed sooner than attempts to renovate the existing courthouses, if indeed the design flaws could even be remedied by renovation. Relocation would of course raise the issue of the future of the existing historic buildings, an issue currently under study by the MSA. I urge all members of the Bar to support and vocally encourage efforts to address what The Daily Record recently described as “Baltimore’s courthouse mess.” And I strongly urge our City and State elected officials to give serious consid-eration to the impact these ill-suited facilities have on public safety and on the eroding respect for our public institutions, and to take action, sooner rather than later, to prevent the next tragedy before it occurs.

Message from the PresidentBy Kelly Hughes Iverson

New Courthouse Facilities: Preventing the Next Tragedy

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Congratulations recent graduates and new admittees!

Many of you just took the grueling two day bar exam necessary to practice law in Maryland. After seven years of school-ing, numerous internships, jobs, journal and moot court undertakings, and ex-tra-curricular activities later, this single exam will determine your immediate fu-ture. Not your entire future, so don’t let it

define you. The three month wait to receive your bar results, is a great time to figure out your future as a lawyer. For those who took and passed the February 2018 bar exam, your wait is over. Congratulations on being sworn in by the Court of Appeals.

The Young Lawyers Division is a great resource for those who were recently sworn in and those awaiting bar results. Among other networking, education, and community service events, the YLD hosted an old school “Career Panel” with a diverse group of attorneys of varying ages, gender, and career backgrounds. The event was co-hosted by The Daily Record and was held on Wednesday, August 29th.

This year’s panel consisted of two judges, two young lawyers, and two solo/small firm owners:

Honorable Dana Middleton (Circuit Court for Baltimore City), Honorable Nicole Egerton Taylor (District Court for

Baltimore City), Aaron DeGraffenreidt (Baltimore City Law Department), Angela Pallozzi (Offit Kurman), Anthony Vitto-ria (The Vittoria Law Firm), and Thomas Yost (The Yost Legal Group).

The event began with a reception and the panel, moderated by TDR’s Legal Editor, Danny Jacobs, followed. Like most YLD programs, this event was free.

Another YLD event to mark on your calendars will be held right after Labor Day weekend. On Thursday, September 6th at 5:30 p.m., we will host a “Meet & Mingle” with YLD Committee Chairs. This event will be held at Poet’s Library in the Hotel Indigo.

Report from the YLDBy Divya Potdar, Chair, Young Lawyers’ Division

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The Bar Association of Baltimore City12th Annual

End of Summer Membership Reception

Wednesday, September 26, 2018 Clarence Mitchell Courthouse

100 N. Calvert StreetKaplan Court, 2nd Floor

Baltimore, MD 212025:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Come join members of the Judiciary and yourColleagues at the Bar to celebrate the end of summer and the

beginning of the new Association year! Menu includes hors d’oeuvres, carving station,

salad, dessert, wine and soft drinks.

BABC members only – admission is FREE!!

RSVP to [email protected]

Sponsored by the Bar Associations Insurance Trust

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Join us at the Baltimore Bar

Foundation’s 2nd Annual

“Racing the Bar” 5K Run/1 Mile Walk

Sunday, October 7, 2018

For registration, sponsorship opportunities or to learn more about the race, click below

CLICK HERE

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Kelly Hughes Iverson, PresidentGoodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann, LLP

The Honorable Dana M. Middleton, President-ElectCircuit Court for Baltimore City

Darren L. Kadish, Vice PresidentKadish & Kadish, P.C.

Anthony F. Vittoria, TreasurerThe Vittoria Law Firm

Michelle K. Wilson, SecretaryOffice of the Attorney General of Maryland

Divya Potdar, Chair, Young Lawyers’ DivisionDiva Law, LLC

Joseph A. Pulver, Chair-Elect, Young Lawyers’ DivisionShapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler

STANDING COMMITTEES

Alternative Dispute ResolutionJames W. MotsayMotsay and Lay

Bench/BarM. Natalie McSherry

Kramon & Graham, P.A.The Honorable Christopher L. Panos

Circuit Court for Baltimore City

Budget & FinanceAnthony F. Vittoria

The Vittoria Law Firm

Communications and News JournalEvelyn L. Cusson

The United States Attorney’s Office, District of Maryland

Continuing Legal Education The Honorable Lynn Stewart Mays


EventsKerri L. Smith

Silverman, Thompson, Slutkin & White, LLC

Judicial SelectionsDavid J. McManus

Baxter, Baker, Sidle, Conn & Jones, P.A.

Lawyer Referral and Information ServiceAlicia J. Gipe

Wilson Elsner Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker, LLP

LegislationErin C. Miller

Goodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann, LLP

Long Range PlanningThe Honorable Dana M. Middleton


MembershipJoshua L. Caplan

Office of the Attorney General of Maryland

PersonnelDarren L. Kadish

Kadish & Kadish, P.C.

Pro Bono and Access to Legal ServicesCatherine A. Bledsoe


Professional Ethics Jeffrey J. Hines


TechnologyTBA

ELECTED MEMBERS

Scarlett M. CorsoLaw Offices of Joseph M. Jagielski

The Honorable Karen FriedmanCircuit Court for Baltimore City

Lauren LakeLaw Clerk to Magistrate Judge A. David Copperthite

U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

Myshala E. MiddletonOffice of the Attorney General of Maryland

Meghan H. YanacekGoodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann, LLP

MEMBERS-AT-LARGERobert D. Anbinder

Department of Law, Baltimore City

Marshall B. PaulSaul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP

The Honorable Michael StuddardDistrict Court for Baltimore City

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENTCharles M. Blomquist

Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City

ABA DELEGATEThomas H. Barnard

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC

TREASURER, YOUNG LAWYERS’ DIVISIONSamuel R. Pulver

The Yost Legal Group

The Bar Association of Baltimore City Officers and Executive Council2018-2019

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Substantive Law Committees2018-2019

Special Committees2018-2019

The Bar Association of Baltimore City, Young Lawyers’

Division and Baltimore Bar Foundation Upcoming Events

September 6, 2018 Meet & Mingle with YLD Committee Chairs

September 16, 2018 YLD Public Service Project at Believe in Tomorrow

Children’s HouseSeptember 26, 2018

End of Summer Members’ ReceptionOctober 2, 2018

BABC Annual Crab Feast at Bo BrooksOctober 7, 2018

Baltimore Bar Foundation 5K Race/1 Mile Walk – “Racing the Bar”

October 18, 2018 Senior Legal Services Fundraiser – Cabaret &

CabernetNovember 17, 2018

National Adoption Day CelebrationNovember 20, 2018

24th Annual Past Presidents’ LuncheonDecember 1, 2018

The Bar Association of Baltimore City, Alliance of Black Women Attorneys and the WBA-Baltimore

Carroll Chapter Joint NYC Bus TripDecember 3, 2018

Supreme Court Group AdmissionDecember 6, 2018

BABC Annual Holiday PartyDecember 11, 2018

YLD Annual Holiday Party for Children Living in Shelters

February 19, 2019Black History Month Program

March 19, 2019Women’s History Month Program

For more information, visit www.baltimorebar.org, email [email protected], or call 410-539-5936.

Business Nicholas C. Stewart

Saul, Ewing, Arnstein & Lehr, LLP

Business LitigationJoseph A. Pulver

Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler

Criminal G. Adam Ruther

Rosenberg Martin Greenberg, LLP

Carrie J. WilliamsOffice of the Attorney General of

Maryland

Estates & TrustsMichaela C. Muffoletto

Neuberger, Quinn, Gielen, Rubin & Gibber, P.A.

Jennifer S. Yeagle Gordon Feinblatt LLC

Family Mollie G. Caplis

Wright, Constable & Skeen, L.L.P.

Health Meghan Stepanek


Personal Injury LitigationAlison D. Kohler

Dugan, Babij, Tolley & Kohler, LLC

Workers’ CompensationAngela Garcia KozlowskiFranklin & Prokopik, P.C.

Corporate Sponsorship/Non-Dues Revenue

Sara GrossDepartment of Law, Baltimore City

Courthouse Study CommitteeCharles O. Monk, II

Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLPMark Pollak

Ballard Spahr, LLP

Courting ArtBrian D. Katzenberg

Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg P.A.

Carrie J. Williams Office of the Attorney General of

Maryland

DiversityKay Harding


Government & Public Interest Lawyers

Ryan DietrichOffice of the Attorney General of

Maryland

Health & Well BeingLydie E. Glynn

Department of Law, Baltimore CityAlison Schurick

Rifkin Weiner Livingston, LLC

HistoricalElva E. Tillman

Law Firm SponsorshipMarshall B. Paul

Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLPThomas J.S. Waxter, III


Past PresidentsCharles M. Blomquist


Senior Legal Services The Honorable Laurie Bennett

Office of Administrative HearingsCathleen C. Opel

Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP

Solo/Small Firm Practitioner TBA

Mark Your Calendars – October 18 – Cabaret & Cabernet

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OfficersDivya Potdar, Chair

Diva Law, LLC

Joseph A. Pulver, Chair-ElectShapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler

Samuel R. Pulver, TreasurerThe Yost Legal Group

Lauren Lake, SecretaryLaw Clerk to Magistrate Judge A. David Copperthite


Immediate Past ChairKerri L. Smith


Elected MemberScarlett M. Corso

Law Offices of Joseph M. Jagielski

Members at LargeMonica Basche

Law Clerk to District Judge George L. Russell, IIIU.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

Eleanor M. Dayhoff-BranniganOffice of the Attorney General of Maryland

Maureen A. EdoborAmerican Association for Justice

Committees

AwardsAaron DeGraffenreidt

Department of Law, Baltimore City James Robinson

Brady, Fischel and Daily, LLC

Continuing Legal EducationNatalie Amato

Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore CitySarah Belardi


EventsHannah Dawson

Social Security AdministrationWilliam Kiniry, IIIDLA Piper LLP US

Health & WellnessAngela PallozziOffit |Kurman

MembershipSara El-Shall

Plaxen & Adler, P.A.

Ellyn RiedlMaryland Volunteer Lawyers Service

MentoringJoshua L. Caplan

Office of the Attorney General of MarylandChristine R. Hogan

Wilson Elsner Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker, LLP

Nominating CommitteeKerri L. Smith


Policy and PlanningJoseph A. Pulver, Chair-Elect

Shapiro Sher Guinot & Sandler

Public EducationAlan Dunklow

Office of the Attorney General of MarylandKate McComiskey

Sylvan Learning Center, LLC

Public RelationsNatalie Krajinovic

John H. Denick & Associates, P.A.

Public ServiceMonica Basche

Law Clerk to District Judge George L. Russell, IIIU.S. District Court for the District of Maryland

Lauren LakeLaw Clerk to Magistrate Judge A. David Copperthite


Liaisons

Alliance of Black Women AttorneysLetam P.A. Duson


Maryland State Bar AssociationMichael R. Hudak


Monumental City Bar AssociationBrittany J. Gause

Allstate Staff Counsel

University of Baltimore School of LawTBA

University of Maryland School of LawTim Scott

Women’s Bar AssociationNatalie Amato


Young Lawyers’ Division Council2018-2019

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Jason C. Hessler, PresidentBaltimore City Department of Housing and Community

Development, Permits & Code Enforcement Legal Section

Michelle K. Wilson, Vice PresidentOffice of the Attorney General of

Maryland

Brian S. Goodman, TreasurerKramon & Graham, P.A.

Damien R. Banks, SecretaryLaw Offices of Peter G. Angelos

Robert D. AnbinderDepartment of Law, Baltimore City

James B. AstrachanAstrachan Gunst Thomas, P.C.

Tara A. BarnesRollins, Smalkin, Richards &

Mackie, LLP

Michael J. Baxter Baxter, Baker, Sidle, Conn & Jones, P.A.

Jonathan BiranRifkin Weiner Livingston, LLC

Jessica P. ButkeraGoldberg Segalla

Thomas C. Cardaro Cardaro & Peek, LLC

Ryan DietrichOffice of the Attorney General of

Maryland

Kelly A. DonahueLaw Offices of Kelly Donohue, LLC

Mark D. DopkinTydings & Rosenberg, LLP

Robert L. Ferguson, Jr. Ferguson, Schetelich & Ballew, P.A.

The Honorable Joan Bossmann Gordon

District Court of Maryland for Baltimore City

Michael I. GordonWright, Constable & Skeen, L.L.P.

D. Jill GreenJohns Hopkins Carey Business

School

Michelle A. GreerLaw Office of Jeffrey H. London, P.A.

Thomas A. Hauser Ballard Spahr LLP

Kelly Hughes IversonGoodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann, LLP

Gregory K. KirbyPessin Katz Law, P.A.

Paul R. KramerPaul R. Kramer, LLC

Cynthia L. Leppert Neuberger, Quinn, Gielen, Rubin &

Gibber, P.A

The Honorable Lynn Stewart Mays Circuit Court for Baltimore City

Michael P. O’DayDLA Piper LLP

John T. PrisbeVenable LLP

Andrew Radding Adelberg, Rudow, Dorf & Hendler, LLC

Sandra G. SmallOffice of the Attorney General of

Maryland

Kerri L. SmithSilverman, Thompson, Slutkin &

White, LLC

Tracy L. SteedmanAdelberg, Rudow, Dorf & Hendler, LLC

Jason T. Wasserman Silverman, Thompson, Slutkin &

White, LLC

Thomas J.S. Waxter, IIIGoodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann, LLP

Meghan H. YanacekGoodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann, LLP

Baltimore Bar Foundation, Inc. Board of Trustees

2018-2019Charles M. Blomquist


Joshua L. CaplanOffice of the Attorney General of

Maryland

Alan F.M. GartenFedder & Garten, P.A.

Kerri L. SmithSilverman, Thompson, Slutkin &

White, LLC

The Honorable Hope TiptonMagistrate, Circuit Court for

Baltimore City

Jason T. WassermanSilverman, Thompson, Slutkin &

White, LLC

MSBA Board of Governors First District – Baltimore City

2018-2019

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The Bar Association of Baltimore City Annual Committee Reports 2017-18

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) CommitteeJeff Trueman, Chair

The Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee of the Bar As-sociation of Baltimore City (ADR Committee) met a number of times throughout the year to share information about ADR-relat-ed initiatives and programs in the region and the nation. This year, the ADR Committee produced the following continuing educa-tion (CE) events:

• October 3, 2017: A Conversation about the Draft Revised Maryland Standards of Conduct for Mediators

• November 16, 2017: ADR: Getting Past Impasse – Techniques

and Ethical Issues • November 28, 2017: Marketing your ADR Practice (joint pro-

gram with the ADR Committee of the Baltimore County Bar Association)

• January 18, 2018: Mediation for Real Estate / Land Use The ADR Committee plans to expand its membership base

and produce more CE events next year that are relevant to the larg-er legal community in and around the City of Baltimore. James W. Motsay, Esq., will Chair the ADR Committee in 2018-19.

Bench Bar CommitteeThe Honorable Christopher L. Panos& Damien R. Banks, Co-Chairs

The BABC Bench-Bar Committee met regularly and worked actively during the 2017-2018 bar year. The commit-tee, comprised of members of the private bar, government and public interest lawyers, and members of the judiciary, held three educational forums for its members, at which speaker panels presented a wide array of topics which were selected in response to the committee membership’s expres-sion of collective interest.

On November 29, 2017, the committee held a first, very well attended, continuing legal educational program titled “The Justice Reinvestment Act: Criminal Justice Reform and What You Need to Know.” Damien R. Banks, Esquire, Com-mittee Co-Chair, The Law Offices of Peter G. Angelos, served as moderator. Panelists included The Honorable Charles J. Peters, Judge-in-Charge, Criminal Division, Circuit Court for Baltimore City, The Honorable Erek L. Barron, Esquire, Maryland House of Delegates, District 24, Whiteford Taylor Preston, L.L.P., Ricardo A. Flores, Esquire, Director, Gov-ernment Relations, Office of the Public Defender for the State of Maryland, and Lisa K. Smith, Esquire, Director of

Policy and Legislation, Office of the State’s Attorney for Bal-timore City.

On February 14, 2018, the committee held a second, very well attended, continuing legal education program titled “Utilizing Experts in Civil & Criminal Trials.” Mr. Banks, Committee Co-Chair, served again as moderator. Panelists included The Honorable Julie R. Rubin, Associate Judge, Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Michael J. Baxter, Esquire, Baxter, Baker, Sidle, Conn & Jones, P.A., and Jonathan Biran, Esquire, Rifkin Weiner Livingston, LLC.

On April 18, 2018, the committee held a third, very well attended, continuing legal educational program titled “The State of Courts: The Circuit Court for Baltimore City and The District Court of Maryland for Baltimore City.” Judge Christopher Panos, Committee Co-Chair, served as mod-erator. Panelists included The Honorable W. Michel Pier-son, Administrative Judge, Circuit Court for Baltimore City, and the Honorable Barbara Baer Waxman, Administrative Judge, District Court of Maryland for Baltimore City. Due to great advance program interest generated by the speakers and topic, the program was held in the evening, in Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Courthouse ceremonial courtroom 400.

Continuing Legal EducationJohn H. Price, Jr. and The Honorable Michael Studdard, Co-Chairs

The Continuing Legal Education Committee is proud to report that the majority of our committees produced over 30 CLE programs. This does not include the Family Law Com-mittee which generally puts on CLE programs with their lunch business meeting. If you do any Family Law you should be a member of this committee. The ADR Committee put on several

programs as did others. If you have not joined the Committees in the areas of your practice, you are missing out on a great op-portunity.

Again, we would like to thank all of the BABC Committees for their help in making our job easy. If you have any interest in serving on the CLE Committee, or are interested in presenting at a program, please contact the CLE Committee Co-Chairs, or contact Kathy Sanzone at [email protected].

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Brian D. Katzenberg and Carrie J. Williams, Co-ChairsCourting Art Baltimore is an art contest for Baltimore City

public high school students that promotes the arts, awards schol-arships to student artists, connects the legal community with local Baltimore communities, and reduces stress and anxiety for litigants and visitors by beautifying local courthouses. Now in its third year, Courting Art Baltimore once again raised more money, received more contest entries, increased attendance at its two award cere-monies, and awarded more scholarships than ever before.

Courting Art Baltimore raised $21,400, an increase of $4,400 over 2017. Courting Art awarded $20,000 in scholarships (six times more than its inaugural year) and provided $1,100 in art-supply gift cards to young artists in the Baltimore City public schools. Among the 56 donors (up from 34 in 2017) were grants from the Monumental Bar Association, the Maryland State Bar Association, the Baltimore Bar Foundation, and the T. Rowe Price Foundation. Thirty-five students entered works of art in the contest, up from 25 entries in 2017. New this year, Courting Art Baltimore joined forces with Arts Every Day, a non-profit group that supports and advocates for arts-based learning in Baltimore City public schools.

Courting Art Baltimore hosted two catered exhibitions for the contestants and the community. The first exhibition was April 5, 2018, at Baltimore City Community College, where all 35 en-tries were on display. The event was well attended by the students and their families, and provided an opportunity for the faculty of Baltimore City Community College to discuss higher education opportunities with the students.

The second event was held on May 16, 2018, at the Eastside District Courthouse. The top 19 entries were professionally re-produced, framed, and displayed. The top five works were selected and the student artists received a total of $20,000 in scholarships. This event was also well attended by students, the students’ fam-ilies, and donors, which included members of the local bar and bench. We were pleased to welcome the CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools, Dr. Sonja Sanetlises, and the Chief Judge of the Maryland Court of Appeals, Judge Mary Ellen Barbera, both of whom spoke at the reception.

This year’s artwork remains on display and joins the artwork from previous years in enhancing the Eastside District Court-house.

One of the Committee’s goals for 2019 is to increase public awareness of the program through local press coverage and mar-keting. The Committee hopes that by increasing the profile of the program we can continue the trend of increasing scholarship awards and student participation year after year. The Committee looks forward to another successful program in 2019.


Courting Art BaltimoreAdam Ruther and Carrie J. Williams, Co-Chairs

The Criminal Law Committee met several times this year, put on two programs, and joined with the Bench-Bar Committee to put on a third.

In November, the Criminal Law Committee joined with the Bench-Bar Committee to host a lunchtime CLE on the Justice Re-investment Act. Speakers talked about the road to the enactment of the JRE and explained the legislative intent behind the Act.

As a companion to the November program, in February the Committee held a lunchtime CLE explaining the practical effects of the Justice Reinvestment Act. Natalie Finegar, a local defense attorney, explained what prosecutors and defense attorneys need to know about the changes brought about by the JRA.

In April, the Committee hosted a special program featuring Court of Special Appeals Judge Charles E. Moylan. Judge Moylan spoke on the 50-year history of Terry v. Ohio to a capacity crowd.

The Criminal Law Committee looks forward to a successful 2019.

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Diversity CommitteeKay N. Harding, Chair

During the 2017-2018 term, the committee hosted two very successful events.

On January 25th, the Bar Association of Baltimore City’s Diversity Committee, in collaboration with the American Bar Association, held an in-depth discussion on Implicit Bias in the Criminal Justice System. The purpose of this event was to educate the legal community and judiciary on the civil and criminal effects of implicit bias in the criminal justice system; identify and recommend methods to combat bias by discussing the role implicit bias can play in both the systemic and individ-ualized behavior that can lead to disparate incarceration rates and sentences; and examine the effects of implicit bias in the criminal justice system, including criminal justice debt, which leads to substantial barriers to transportation and employment. The panelists included April Frazier Camara, Esq., Director Na-tional Legal Aid & Defender Association, Susan Francis, Esq., Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service and Wayne McKenzie, Esq., General Counsel, NYC Department of Probation.

Additionally, on March 28, 2018, the diversity committee held an in-depth discussion regarding law firm diversity and in-clusion best practices. Our esteemed panel discussed whether a

specific plan is necessary, the pros and cons of implementing a plan, and the effect on the legal landscape as a result of further-ing diversity and inclusion initiatives. The program was moder-ated by Dana Morris, Assistant Dean for Career Development, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law with panelists Ava-Lias-Booker, Esq., Partner, McGuire Woods and Anthony Ashton, Esq., Partner, Baxter, Baker, Sidle, Conn & Jones.

Members of the planning committee were: Committee Chair, Kay N. Harding, Esquire, Baltimore City Department of Law; Honorable Lynn Stewart Mays, Judge, Circuit Court for Baltimore City; Theresa Furnari, Magistrate, Circuit Court for Baltimore City; Sidney Butcher, Esquire, Office of Attorney General; Teresa Epps Cummings, Esquire, Law Offices of Peter T. Nicholl; Susan Francis, Esquire, Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service; Natasha Dartigue, Esquire, Office of the Public Defend-er; Myshala Middleton, Esquire, Office of Attorney General; Yolanda Sonnier, Esquire, Sonnier Legal & Consulting Group; and Flavia Williamson, Esquire, Social Security Administration.

The Diversity Committee looks forward to continue host-ing educational trainings on topics of diversity and welcome feedback and suggestions from members of the association.

Michaela C. Muffoletto and Jennifer S. Yeagle, Co-ChairsIn its sixth year, the Committee has continued many of the

initiatives from its inaugural year as well as several new initia-tives. A critical initiative is to maintain the Committee’s active, cooperative partnership with the Orphans’ Court for Baltimore City and the Office of the Register of Wills for Baltimore City.

The Committee benefits from the active participation and valuable insight of those of the judges from Orphans’ Court for Baltimore City and the Register of Wills or her staff, who attend the meetings. In furtherance of that initiative, the Com-mittee held its sixth annual “State of the Orphans’ Court and Register of Wills” address in November. The address was de-livered by the following Judges of the Orphans’ Court for Bal-timore City and the Register of Wills: Chief Judge Lewyn Scott Garrett, Associate Judge Michele Loewenthal, Associate Judge Charles G. Bernstein and the Honorable Register of Wills Be-linda Conaway. The address covered a wide range of issues relevant to the Baltimore City Orphans’ Court and the Register of Wills. The address was followed by an open question and answer session. Those in attendance directed questions to the judges and the register. The event went well and was attended

by an even larger audience than in prior years. Another important initiative of the Committee is pro-

viding information to the public and attorneys by providing education and outreach programs. This year the Committee presented Liquidating Fixed Assets of the Estate: Removing the Stigma Around Real Property Auctions. The program was well attended and well received. The Committee is preparing three programs for the 2018-2018 year.

Keeping our members appraised of legislative chang-es, changes to the Maryland Rules and developing proposed changes are important initiatives of the Committee. Several Committee members also serve on the MSBA Trust and Estate Section Council and led several discussions throughout the year regarding changes to the law effecting estates and trusts practice. The Committee’s last meeting of the year was a Leg-islative update by Mary Alice Smolarek, chair of the Trust and Estate Section Counsel.

The Committee ended its year joining with the MSBA Trust and Estate and Young Lawyers Sections to host a Mem-bership Mingle. This was a successful and well attended event.

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Family Law CommitteeMollie G. Caplis, Chair

On September 19, 2017, John Faggio, CPA, CFP, CDFA, and Lianne Friedman, MA, CRC, presented on financial planning and vocational rehabilitation issues when repre-senting the economically dependent spouse titled “Repre-senting the Economically Dependent Spouse: Financial and Vocational Planning Tips.”

On October 17, 2017, Chuck Faunce, ASA, Director of Business Valuation and Litigation Services of Gorfine, Schiller & Gardyn, PA. presented a program titled “Decod-ing Business Valuations.”

On November 28, 2017, Brenda Harriel, LCSW-C, Co-ordinator-Juvenile Section of the Medical Services Division of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City presented on the making of a custody/visitation evaluation conducted by the Court’s Medical Services Division.

On December 19, 2017, Thomas McKeon, Esquire of Butler, McKeon & Associates, P.A. presented on what you need to know in order to negotiate pensions in a divorce settlement so that the QDRO phase does not become a di-saster.

On January 23, 2018, Anna Walsh, Esquire, Shawn Miller, CDFA, and Barbara Tobin, Ph.D., presented on Col-laborative Law – the process, how to market it, the benefits of a multidisciplinary team, etc.

On February 20, 2018, Paul C. Berman, Ph.D. and Kath-erine W. Killeen, Ph.D. presented on Conducting Custody Evaluations.

On March 20, 2018, Judge Albert Matricciani and Shei-la Sachs, Esquire presented a program on arbitrating family matters entitled “Arbitration Anyone?”

On April, 12, 2018, a multi-jurisdictional dinner pro-gram was held featuring judges in charge of the family di-visions of the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Harford County, and Howard County.

On May 15, 2018, Steven G. Albert, CPA, MST, Doug-las White, CPA, CVA, MAPP, CGMA, and Pamela McGin-nis, MBA, MA, CDFA of Glass Jacobson Financial Group presented a program titled “How the new tax law should change your divorce negotiations” and the impacts of the new law on business valuations for divorce negotiations.

Ryan Dietrich, ChairOnce again, the year has been a success for the Gov-

ernment and Public Interest Lawyers Committee. After a productive meeting in October where we outlined goals and events for the year, our members spearheaded several events intended to encourage students and attorneys to in-vest in careers in government and public service. Members helped inspire law students to pursue careers in govern-ment and public service by participating on panels at the University of Maryland School of Law and the University of Baltimore School of Law.

The first panel, hosted by the University of Maryland on January 24, 2018, included panelists with a range of ex-periences, including Lydie Glynn (Baltimore City Law De-partment), Thiru Vignarajah (DLA Piper LLP), Natasha Dartigue (Office of the Public Defender), Chris Sweeney (Maryland Volunteer Lawyer’s Service), and Judge Charles Peters (Baltimore City Circuit Court). The University of Baltimore hosted a panel on March 6, 2018, with Michelle Wilson (Office of the Attorney General), Cynthia Banks (State’s Attorney’s Office), Kay Harding (Baltimore City

Law Department), and Dean Fleyzor (Pro Bono Resource Center). Both panels were moderated by Assistant Attor-ney General Ryan Dietrich.

On March 14, 2018, the Committee arranged a tour for its members of Sagamore Rye Distillery in South Balti-more. The participants saw up close how the rye is distilled through all stages of the process. At the end, the partic-ipants enjoyed a tasting of the three varieties the distill-ery offered. The occasion brought together lawyers from various agencies and public interest firms, as well as law students and judges who were given the important oppor-tunity to meet each other and build the strong relationships upon which the legal community thrives.

Finally, on April 18, 2018, the Committee presented the 13th Annual Government and Public Interest Lawyer of the Year award to Natasha Dartigue. Ms. Dartigue was selected based on her extensive career with the Office of the Pub-lic Defender and her devotion to community service. Our featured speaker for the evening was the Honorable Andre Davis, who had been appointed as the City Solicitor less than a year prior.

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Meghan Stepanek, ChairThis bar year, the Health Law Committee teamed with

the MSBA Health Law Committee to host two joint meet-ings with guest speakers. In August 29, 2017, the MSBA led the planning for the event titled “Personal Liability in Fraud Cases in light of the Yates Memo” with speakers Roann Nichols from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and Shelly Martin from the State of Maryland Attorney General’s Of-fice. In March 6, 2018, the BABC led the planning for the event titled “The Role of Public Health Law in Combatting the Opioid Epidemic in Maryland” with speakers Linda Bethman from the Maryland Department of Health Attor-

ney General’s Office and Kathleen Hoke, Health Law Pro-fessor at University of Maryland Carey School of Law and Director of the Eastern Region of the Network for Public Health Law. The Baltimore Medical Society also shared an invitation with our committee membership for an April 10, 2018 event on the opioid epidemic.

In the coming bar year, the committee looks forward to building on other collaborations such as with the Balti-more Medical Society, the Health Law Program at the Uni-versity of Maryland Carey School of Law, and the Center for Medicine and the Law at the University of Baltimore School of Law.

David J. McManus, Jr., Chair The Judicial Selections Committee had a slow year. The

Committee did not interview any applicants, because no new

vacancies were advertised. Rather, the governor made appoint-ments from among current pool candidates, all of whom had been interviewed and rated by the Committee in 2016 and 2017.

Alicia Gipe, ChairThe Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) is a

non-profit service administered by the Bar Association of Bal-timore City. LRIS serves the citizens of Maryland by provid-ing quality legal services to the public through its information hotline and by connecting individuals to attorneys on LRIS’ panel. LRIS also serves Maryland attorneys by providing a re-source for client development. The LRIS Committee is proud

to report that LRIS served over 3,300 individuals with referrals to our panel attorneys. In addition, LRIS also served nearly 200 individuals through our low bono/reduced fee programs servicing the elderly and the poor. If you are interested in join-ing LRIS’ panel of attorneys to receive client referrals, learn more and obtain a LRIS membership application, visit:

https://www.baltimorebar.org/for-attorneys/resources/lawyer-referral/

Thomas K. Prevas and Magistrate Hope Tipton, Co-ChairsThe Membership Committee started the year with a

goal to 1) maintain membership at the level to meet the annual budget and 2) focus recruitment efforts on solo practitioners. With regard to maintaining membership levels, the Committee had tables at both of the law schools’ organizational fairs in August 2017, which included pro-motion of the Association’s first annual 5K race to the law students. In addition, the Committee held a meeting with the committee chairs at the beginning of the Bar year to

brainstorm ideas for ways to sustain and increase member-ship. In regard to recruitment efforts for solo practitioners, the Association’s President and the Committee completed an email campaign to the identified non-member solo practitioners in Baltimore City regarding the benefits and importance of joining the Association, which resulted in additional members for the Association. Efforts to sustain membership were successful, as the Association ended the year with 2,530 members, meeting the annual budget by 99 percent.

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Nominating Committee Report Gregory K. Kirby, Chair

The Nominating Committee of The Bar Association of Balti-more City, comprised of Gregory K. Kirby, Chair, Robert D. Anbind-er, Joshua L. Caplan, Cynthia L. Leppert, Hon. Lynn Stewart Mays, Divya Potdar, and Hon. Michael W. Reed nominated and recom-mended the following members of the Association for election to the offices and positions set opposite their names for 2018-2019:

President-Elect The Honorable Dana M. MiddletonVice President Darren L. KadishTreasurer Anthony F. VittoriaSecretary Michelle K. WilsonElected Members The Honorable Karen Friedman Myshala E. Middleton Meghan Yanacek

ABA Delegate Thomas H. Barnard (two year term)Kelly Hughes Iverson, President-Elect of the BABC in

2017-18, assumed the office of President at the Association’s Annual meeting held on May 30, 2018.

The Committee also nominated and recommended the following members of the Association to serve on the Board of Governors of the Maryland State Bar Association for the First District (Baltimore City) for a two-year term beginning June, 2018:

Charles M. BlomquistKerri L. Smith

There was no contest for any of the above positions.

Catherine Bledsoe, ChairThe Bar Association of Baltimore City’s Pro Bono and

Access to Legal Services Committee, with the consent of the outgoing BABC President, continued to function unofficially as Baltimore City’s local pro bono committee. The Committee focused on resolving the imbalance of an increasing number of unrepresented, indigent clients in need of civil legal pro bono services compared to a lower number of attorneys performing pro bono services or taking advantage of the trainings and op-portunities available through many civil legal service provid-ers. The City ranked in the lower half percentile for attorneys with pro bono hours by county.1 Accordingly, the Committee, comprised of attorneys from the bench, bar, and several civil legal service providers invited several pro bono coordinators

1 For 2016, Baltimore City ranked 20th of 24 counties, at about 45%, for the percent by county of attorneys, who reported pro bono hours. Chart 3, Anasys Report, p. 7.

from various large firms to share ideas about how to recruit volunteers and promote pro bono service in the private bar.

The Committee met regularly throughout the year to identify ways to increase pro bono engagement by private sector attorneys, particularly in the high-demand areas of family law, immigration, veterans’ services, and criminal record expungement. The Committee shared information through outreach and the bar’s listserv about available train-ings and volunteer opportunities through Legal Aid, Mary-land Volunteer Lawyers Service, the Pro Bono Resource Cen-ter, Tahari House, and FreeState. The Committee helped to staff and promote Legal Aid’s Pro Bono Day in December and to promote the 2018 Maryland Partners for Justice in April. The Committee also completed an extensive overhaul and dissemination to the legal community and the public of its Legal Services directory, which more accurately identifies the free services available for unrepresented persons and pro bono opportunities for attorney.

Cathleen Opel and The Honorable Laurie Bennett, Co-Chairs The overall goal of the Senior Legal Services Committee of the

Bar Association of Baltimore City is to support the Senior Legal Services Program (SLS) in providing legal services and outreach to qualified Baltimore City seniors (age 60+). This past year the Committee was delighted to collaborate with SLS Program Direc-tor Samantha McGovern, Staff Attorneys Tenae Smith and David Schult, Paralegal Jacqueline Jones, and Equal Justice Works Amer-

iCorps Elder Justice Fellow Calissa Randall. We are proud that, thus far in FY18, the Program met the le-

gal needs of so many Baltimore seniors. SLS is on track to bring over 1,400 legal matters to a close in FY18. SLS regularly performs client consultations at 14 different senior centers and senior liv-ing facilities throughout Baltimore City. As of June 20, 2018, the two SLS Staff Attorneys had conducted 361 legal consultations in

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Angela Garcia Kozlowski, ChairThe Workers’ Compensation Committee sought to be an ed-

ucational and collegial resource for Baltimore City attorneys on both the claimants’ and employers’ sides of the bar. The Com-mittee held one Continuing Legal Education program and two member meetings this year. Our CLE, “Subro, Liens & Offsets—Oh My!” was jointly presented with the Baltimore County Bar Association at the Clarence Mitchell Courthouse on March 7,

2018. Over 40 lawyers attended this event, which was present-ed by four practitioners on both sides of the bar. IMX Medi-cal Management Services and Ringler & Associates generously provided lunch for all participants. At the two lunch meetings amongst Committee members, held at Franklin & Prokopik and at the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, members were able to discuss relevant issues affecting both sides of the bar before the Workers’ Compensation Commission in an informal setting.

a community-based setting at 85 separate senior center and senior apartment building visits in FY18. Senior Legal Services attorneys and members of the volunteer panel assist seniors with issues relat-ed to housing (including Landlord/Tenant), consumer and collec-tion matters, estate planning and administration, guardianships, and elder justice issues. The Program also assisted many seniors with their legal issues during 26 home visits where limited mobili-ty prevented clients from leaving the home. Thus far in FY18, SLS attorneys have given 18 presentations on legal topics throughout Baltimore, attended by more than 1,300 seniors.

To date, in FY18, SLS partnered with Exelon and McGuire Woods, LLP to conduct three all-day estate planning clinics result-ing in the preparation of 84 advance planning documents for 39 Baltimore City seniors. Exelon also selected SLS as a partner for its All-Hands event on June 13, 2018. Over 70 volunteers worked all day to complete over 50 estate plans for 26 Baltimore city seniors. SLS also partnered with the Pro Bono Resource Center of Mary-land (“PBRC)” to serve seniors at eight estate planning clinics at locations all over Baltimore City.

SLS, along with PBRC, held a webinar training entitled “Estate Planning for Low-Income Clients: Reducing the Risk of Abuse or Exploitation, on May 30, 2018. The training was recorded and is available on the PBRC website here: http://events.r20.constantcon-tact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07edra5gbu245391ee&llr=56hu-pukab.

On April 14, 2018, SLS held its 27th Annual Law Day for Seniors at the New Psalmist Baptist Church and Conference Center, which was attended by well over 300 seniors in addi-tion to non-profit and government vendors and public officials. The move to New Psalmist Baptist Church affords SLS the op-portunity to not only properly accommodate the attendees, but to also expand and grow the event in the future. The Baltimore City Health Department’s Division of Aging and CARE Services was on-site to perform public benefits checkups. Baltimore City Deputy Commissioner of Aging, Heang Tan provided opening remarks. Seniors then attended educational presentations on fi-nancial scams targeting seniors, pensions and public benefits, and

tenant’s rights. Chief Judge Lewyn Garrett of the Baltimore City Orphans’ Court educated Law Day attendees about probate and estate administration. Attorneys from MVLS, and PBRC present-ed information on Baltimore City tax sales and water bills. Se-niors were also given the opportunity to ask a panel of seasoned attorneys legal questions on a broad range of topics. The Com-mittee supported Law Day by planning the presentations and co-ordinating the day’s events.

SLS is proud to again host an Equal Justice Works Ameri-Corps Elder Justice Fellow for FY18 who is working to increase justice for victims of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The partnership with Equal Justice Works has allowed SLS have a des-ignated, highly trained attorney to assist elderly victims with their civil legal issues, as well as to train staff and program volunteers. The Elder Justice Fellow has assisted seniors evict their abusers, launch investigations with financial institutions into financial ex-ploitation, obtain or revoke financial Powers of Attorney, obtain advance medical directives so individuals who have financially ex-ploited seniors will not have a say in their medical decisions upon their incapacity, and connect with social workers, APS, the State’s Attorney’s Office, the local Ombudsman, and other resources, by acting as a liaison for the clients.

Our committee had regular meetings focused on improving the Program and long-term planning. We continued implemen-tation of the program’s Strategic Plan which includes 13 goals and specific objectives and strategies designed to meet those goals.

The Committee further supported the Program’s fundraising efforts. SLS held its 4rd Annual Fundraiser on November 8, 2018 at Westminster Hall in Baltimore. The event, entitled Cabaret & Cabernet, was a Broadway revue featuring members of the Bench and Bar. In addition to being a fundraiser, SLS recognized its Vol-unteers of the Year, Attorneys Emily Rogers and J. Allan Cohen.

The Committee would like to thank the Bar leadership for its support. In addition, the program would like to acknowledge the 180+ attorneys on the SLS volunteer attorney panel. The program would not be able to serve nearly as many Baltimore City seniors without your help.

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Young Lawyers’ Division Annual Committee Reports 2017-18

Samuel Pulver and Sara El-Shall, Co-ChairsThe Membership Committee of the Bar Association of

Baltimore City Young Lawyers’ Division held the following networking events in the 2017-18 Bar Year:

• September 27, 2017: Maisys, 313 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MDSponsored by Multi-Specialty Healthcare

• October 25, 2017: City Café, 1001 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MDSponsored by TriBridge Partners

• November 15, 2017: Mustang Alley’s, 1300 Bank Street, Baltimore, MD - Co-Hosted with BABC-YLD Mentorship CommitteeSponsored by Special Counsel

• January 24, 2018: Spirits of Mt. Vernon, 900 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD - Co-Hosted with UB Wine Appreciation Society

• February 28, 2018: Heavy Seas, 1300 Bank Street, Baltimore, MDSponsored by Health Quest and IWP

• March 7, 2018: UM School of Law, 500 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore, MD - Co-Hosted with UM Carey Alumni Association

• March 21, 2018: B&O Brasserie, 2 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, MDSponsored by Settlement Solutions of America

• April 19, 2018: Waverly Brewing Co., 1625 Union Ave., Baltimore, MD - Co-Hosted with BABC-YLD Mentorship CommitteeSponsored by CRC Solomon June 21, 2018

• June 21, 2018: Little Havana, 1325 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD - Co-Hosted with Maryland Association for JusticeSponsored by Multi-Specialty HealthcareThe committee was able to obtain funding for these events

with many generous sponsors within the legal community and also paired up with other local legal organizations to co-host events and spread our influence to non-members. The membership committee also teamed up with the mentorship committee to help mentors and mentees meet one another in a more open social setting. More membership events are planned for next year and the committee will continue collaborating with other sections of the BABC to produce membership events that will allow young lawyers to meet other legal practitioners, build their network, and create friendships that will enrich their professional and personal lives.

Alison Schurick & James Robinson, Co-ChairsThe Awards Committee continued to recognize YLD

members for their outstanding contributions to the YLD and legal community at large this year. The Committee honored Kerri L. Smith (Sustained Leadership Award), Samuel R. Pulver (Rising Star Award) and Kate McComiskey (Public Service Award) at the Spring Social and Awards Reception, where the Honorable Douglas R. M. Nazarian of the Court of Special Appeals presented the awards.

In addition, The Daily Record honored YLD nominees Joshua Caplan and Kerri L. Smith with the Leadership in Law (Generation JD) award, an award that honors Maryland’s up-and-coming attorneys who continue to make a difference in the legal profession and in their communities.

The Awards Committee thanks all of the members of the YLD for their continued hard work and dedication to the profession and looks forward to recognizing many more of these dedicated leaders in the year ahead!

Natalie Amato and Angela Pallozzi, Co-Chairs This past bar year was another great success for the BABC

YLD CLE Committee. We continued the Breakfast with the Bench series. We had a large variety of Judges from different Courts share their thoughts and suggestions to young lawyers practicing in the Judge’s respective court. Each program had great attendance and we received positive feedback from

attendees. We also expanded on our How to Survive series and hosted a Program on How to Survive Trial Prep. Judge Smith provided very helpful tips for young lawyers preparing for trial. All lawyers, no matter what age, can gain perspective from the Bench. All of the members of the CLE Committee would like to thank each Judge, attendee and sponsor who helped us have another great year!

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City’s Young Lawyers Division (YLD) includes members represent-ing the full spectrum of practice areas for the purpose of developing relationships across experience levels. The 2017-2018 bar year was the second year of this Committee’s renewal and the first full year of activities, which saw great growth from the prior year’s foundation. Nearly 50 members of the bar participated in the Mentorship Pro-gram by agreeing to meet with an assigned mentor/mentee during the year – double from the first year. Additionally, the Mentorship

Committee co-hosted two events during the year with the YLD’s Events Committee and the Membership Committee. The first was at Mustang Ally’s (November 15) where many program participants met for the first time, and the second was at Waverly Brewing (April 19) where program participants demonstrated their well-estab-lished relationships.

Several mentors have already come forward to request remain-ing with their mentees and potential new mentees continue to come forward. Christine Hogan is remaining on as Co-Chair into the next bar year with Josh Caplan, who is a recent past Chair for the YLD.


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Joshua L. Caplan, ChairThe Nominating Committee of the Young Lawyers’ Division,

comprised of Joshua L. Caplan, Chair, Aaron DeGraffenreidt, Alan Dunklow, Sara El-Shall, Angela Pallozzi, Nathaniel Risch and

Alison Schurick, has considered applicants for 2018-2019 Division Officers, Elected Member, and Members-At-Large nominated the following individuals for YLD positions. There was no contested election.

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Hannah Dawson and Lauren Lake, Co-ChairsThe goal of the YLD Public Service Committee is to mobilize

volunteers for community service projects that improve the health, education, and quality of life for low-income children and families. This past year we had the pleasure of sponsoring our own public service events and joining other BABC committees to co-sponsor their events. On August 31, 2017, we attended the YLD’s Meet and Mingle and dressed in holiday-themed hats in order to spark conversation among YLD members about the Holiday Party for Children Living in Shelters. October was a busy month for our committee! Several of our committee members kicked off the month by running the Racing the Bar 5K on October 1, 2017. Then, on October 14, 2017, we volunteered with the Maryland SPCA, cleaning the animals’ areas, preparing treats, and playing with some of the animals. Finally, on October 28, 2017, we volunteered at the 18th Great Halloween Lantern Parade and Festival in Patterson Park, helping with the inflatable artwork exhibit. The following month, on November 15, 2017, we partnered with the BABC YLD Membership and Mentoring Committees for a bowling happy hour at Mustang Alley’s, where members could donate toys and books for the Holiday Party for Children Living in Shelters.

On December 12, 2017, we held our annual Holiday Party for

Children Living in Shelters. We had approximately 200 children and parents, as well as 60 volunteers. This was by far our largest event of the year! New this year, we had Doc the Tiger from Towson University spreading holiday cheer and volunteers from the Enoch Pratt Free Library registering children for library cards through the Book Buggy, which was a great success. On February 13, 2018, several members volunteered to help with the Kid Safe Zone Mock Trial, role-playing attorneys and witnesses during a trial before a jury of kids. On March 22, 2018, we attended a happy hour at R. House and donated non-perishable food and healthy snacks to help restock The Franciscan Center of Baltimore’s emergency pantry. On April 14, 2018, we joined BABC Senior Legal Services for its annual Senior Law Day. Our members helped with set-up and clean-up, provided lunch for all volunteers, and acted as facilitators throughout the day. For our final event, on April 28, 2018, we met at The Book Thing to intake book donations and stock shelves. Afterwards, we all celebrated the bar year with our volunteers because without them none of these events would have been possible! Thanks to all who have helped us have a great year, and we’re excited to start next year off by serving dinner at the Believe in Tomorrow House at Johns Hopkins Hospital to patients and their families on September 16, 2018!

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Public Education CommitteeAlan Dunklow and Kate McComiskey, Co-Chairs

The Public Education Committee of the Bar Association of Baltimore City Young Lawyers’ Division provides outreach, programming, and information designed to educate the public about the law, the legal system, and the profession. The work of this committee includes mentoring and presenting at local schools on legal issues, facilitating mock trials, and sponsoring educational projects and excursions.

This year, the Public Education Committee expanded its mock trial program from one school (Highlandtown Middle School) to two (adding Francis Scott Key Middle School). Approximately 20 volunteers participated over the course of 12 weeks to get the students ready. On December 8, 2017, approximately 16 students from each school competed in the final mock trial held at the Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Courthouse. Thanks to Judge Michael A. DiPietro, who presided over the trial.

In addition, the Public Education Committee expanded its

outreach to other schools in connection with the American Bar Association’s Law Day. This year’s theme was “Separation of Powers.” On May 1, 2018, approximately 30 volunteer lawyers and judges visited 8 different schools across the city, ranging from kindergarten to high school and including both general and special education classrooms. Volunteers taught lessons, spoke about their careers, or both.

Concurrently with Law Day, students from the two schools in the mock trial program were rewarded with a field trip to City Hall. The students actively engaged in a panel discussion with individuals from each of the three branches of government, consistent with the theme of separation of powers. Thanks to Councilman Eric T. Costello, Assistant Director of Government Affairs Jason Davidson, and Judge Douglas R. M. Nazarian, who served as panelists.

And, of course, thanks to all who volunteered their time and talents to the mock trial program, visited classrooms on Law Day, or both.


Divya Potdar, who served as Chair-Elect in 2017-18, will serve as Chair of the Young Lawyers’ Division in 2018-2019.

Chair Elect Joseph A. PulverTreasurer Samuel R. PulverSecretary Lauren E. LakeElected Member Scarlett M. Corso

Members-at-large Monica R. Basche Eleanor M. Dayhoff-Brannigan Maureen A. Edobor

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The Bar Association of Baltimore City

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Come join us for Steamed Crabs Maryland Style Crab Soup Grilled Hamburgers and Hot Dogs BBQ Chicken Corn on the Cob Cole Slaw Tomato/Cucumber Salad Cookies and Brownies Soft Drinks, Iced Tea, Beer and Wine Register Early - Space Limited!!

Registration available online. Visit our homepage at www.baltimorebar.org.

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There are a limited number of parking spots in the parking lot at Lighthouse Point. Bo Brooks validation is good for two hours of free parking. Each additional hour is $6.

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The Bar Association of Baltimore City Estates & Trusts Committee

Michaela C. Muffoletto, Esq. and Jennifer S. Yeagle, Esq., Co-Chairs

Presents

Special Planning for Special Needs

The Presenters will discuss planning considerations for families with special needs individuals. In particular, they will discuss types of special needs trusts and use of ABLE Accounts (tax advantaged savings accounts for people with disabilities) so that you can

better educate your clients on these types of trusts and accounts.

Tuesday, September 25, 3018 Clarence Mitchell Courthouse, Room 504

(Bar Library Brown Room) 100 N. Calvert Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21202 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m.

Guest Speakers

Helen M. Smith, Esquire & Leete A. Garten, Esquire Fedder and Garten Professional Association

Introductions by Alan F.M. Garten

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Lunch generously sponsored by

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Admission is FREE for BABC members. Non-members - $40 Space is Limited – Register Early! RSVP to [email protected].

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Promoting Law Firm DiversityOn Wednesday, March 28, the BABC’s Diversity Committee, chaired by Kay Harding, presented “Promoting Law Firm Diversity,” an in-depth discussion regarding law firm diversity and inclusion best practices. Our esteemed panel, Ava E. Lias-Booker, Esquire,

Partner, McGuireWoods LLP, and Anthony P. Ashton, Esquire, Partner, Baxter, Baker, Sidle, Conn & Jones, P.A, discussed the impact and effectiveness of diversity programs and practices in law firms and the broader legal community. The program was moderated by

Dana L. Morris, JD, Assistant Dean for Career Development, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law.

March 28, 2018

YLD Happy Hour & Networking EventYLD’s March Happy Hour & Networking Event at B&O American Brasserie. Thank you to Settlement Solutions of America for your

generous sponsorship.

March 28, 2018

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Spaghetti Opera Night Fundraiser Baltimore Bar Foundation Spaghetti Opera Night fundraiser at Chiapparelli’s. A fabulous evening thanks to our amazing artists,

guests, and generous sponsors!

March 29, 2018

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YLD Breakfast with the Bench with the Hon. Julie R. RubinThe YLD had a great turnout on Thursday, March 29 for Breakfast with the Bench with the Honorable Julie R. Rubin and her

presentation about how to become a rockstar at your office!

March 29, 2018

An Evening with the Honorable Charles E. Moylan, Jr.The Criminal Law Committee, co-chaired by Adam Ruther and Carrie Williams, presented an evening with The Honorable Charles E. Moylan, Jr.

This was a unique opportunity to hear Judge Moylan’s thoughts on how the landmark decision of Terry v. Ohio and its progeny shaped the landscape of Fourth Amendment law. Thank you Judge Moylan and thank you to our generous program sponsor, Silverman, Thompson, Slutkin & White, LLC.

April 4, 2018

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The State of the Circuit and District CourtsOn Monday, April 9, The Bar Association of Baltimore City’s Bench Bar Committee, the Honorable Christopher Panos and

Damien Banks, Esquire, Co-Chairs, presented “The State of the Circuit and District Courts for Baltimore City.” Special thanks to our guest speakers, the Honorable W. Michel Pierson, Administrative Judge, Circuit Court for Baltimore City, and the Hon-

orable Barbara Baer Waxman, Administrative Judge, District Court of Maryland for Baltimore City. The program was gen-erously sponsored by: Robert D. Anbinder, Esquire; CRC Salomon; Steven S. Chalawsky, C.P.A.; Evans Reporting; Ferguson, Schetelich & Ballew, P.A.; Health Quest Chiropractic & Physical Therapy; The Law Offices of Frank F. Daily; and Multi-Spe-

cialty Health Care.

April 9, 2018

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Meet the Judges of the Circuit Court and District Court for Baltimore City

A great evening with members of the bench and bar at the BABC Young Lawyers’ Division and MSBA Young Lawyer’s Section “Meet and Greet the Judges of the Circuit and District Courts for Baltimore City,” generously co-sponsored by the Alliance of Black Women Attorneys, Monu-mental City Bar Association, Maryland Association for Justice, and the Student Bar Association of the University of Baltimore School of Law.

April 11, 2018

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27th Annual Law Day for SeniorsOn Saturday, April 14, the Bar Association of Baltimore City’s Senior Legal Services hosted its 27th Annual Law Day for Seniors! The event

provided Baltimore City seniors with informative talks on legal topics pertinent to them. Attendees learned about programs and services that will allow them to remain financially and physically safe in their homes as they age. Baltimore City Orphans Court Chief Judge Lewyn Gar-

rett spoke about estate administration and probate. Seniors were given the opportunity to get legal information about Baltimore City tax sales and how they can prevent their home from foreclosure by PBRC’s Home Preservation Project Manager Margaret Henn and Tenant Volunteer Lawyer of the Day Program Manager Dean Fleyzor! The 27th annual Law Day for Seniors was made possible through the generous support of the Baltimore City Health Department Division of Aging and CARE Services, the Leonard and Helen R. Stulman Foundation, Maryland

Legal Services Corporation, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Inc., Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP and Exelon.

April 14, 2018

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YLD April Happy Hour & Mentor/Mentee Meetup at Waverly Brewing Co.

YLD April Happy Hour and Mentor/Mentee Meetup was held on Thursday, April 19 at Waverly Brewing Company. Thanks to CRC Salomon for sponsoring the event!

April 19, 2018

Government & Public Interest Lawyers’ Committee Annual Reception

The Government & Public Interest Lawyers’ Committee Annual Reception took place in the Clarence Mitchell Courthouse on Wednesday, April 18, well attended by members of the bench and bar. Thank you to our guest speaker, the Honorable Andre M. Davis, Baltimore City Solicitor, and congratulations to Natasha Dartigue, the well-deserved recipient of our 13th Annual

Government and Public Interest Lawyer of the Year Award.

April 18, 2018

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Law DayOn May 1, the YLD celebrated Law Day with students throughout Baltimore City. The 2018 Law Day theme was “Separation of Powers: A Framework for Freedom.” The YLD invited students from Highlandtown Elementary/Middle School and Francis Scott Key Elemen-

tary/Middle School to City Hall for a discussion with a representative from each branch of government. Special thanks to the Hon-orable Douglas R.M. Nazarian of the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland, Councilman Eric Costello of the 11th District and Jason

Davidson, appointed by Governor Hogan as the Deputy Director of Government Affairs for the Department of Human Services.The YLD also organized Lawyers in Classrooms, an initiative to pair lawyers with K-12 classrooms throughout the City for a lesson

on the Law Day theme and to expose students to the legal profession.

May 1, 2018

CLE – Introduction to Meditation: Slowing Down to Live BetterOn Wednesday, April 25, the BABC’s Health and Wellness Committee, joining with the Events Committee, presented an “Introduc-tion to Meditation: Slowing Down to Live Better.” Heather Leah Huddleston, Yoga, Antigravity, Meditation Instructor, The Move-

ment Lab, gave instruction on meditation techniques to slow down in the midst of a busy and stressful day.

April 25, 2018

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YLD Pro Bono Small Business ClinicThe BABC YLD held its Pro Bono Small Business Clinic on Saturday, May 19, providing small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with

the tools and resources to build strong, successful businesses. The day consisted of morning seminars on Business/Entity Formation, Entity Registration, Commercial Leasing, Employee Relations/Benefits, Taxation, Commercial Liability and Business Planning, and afternoon pro bono

legal clinics. Special thanks to Joe Pulver for organizing this great public/pro bono service for Baltimore’s small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs!

May 19, 2018

2nd Annual YLD Spring Social & Awards ReceptionWhat a great evening to host the Spring Social and Awards Reception at the Sky Bar at the Lord Baltimore Hotel! Thank you to all our fellow members, friends and family for coming and congratulations to our award recipients: Special thanks to the Honorable

Douglas R.M. Nazarian for presenting the awards and for his kind words for each of the recipients.

May 2, 2018

YLD Rising Star:Samuel Reilly Pulver

Public Service: Kate McComiskey

Sustained Leadership: Kerri L. Smith

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All-Hands On EventOn June 13th, Senior Legal Services (SLS) partnered with Exelon to hold an All-Hands event at Westminster Hall. It is a huge honor for Exelon to have selected SLS for this event. Over 70 volunteers worked all day to complete estate plans for Baltimore city seniors.

Close to 30 clients were served and at least 60 estate plans were completed on the spot.

June 13, 2018

YLD Council Year-End Celebration

YLD Council’s Year-End celebration at Captain James Landing Seafood Restaurant and Crab House. Congratulations Kerri L.

Smith on your phenomenal year as Chair of the Young Lawyers’ Division. So many amazing accomplishments in 2017-18!!

June 7, 2018

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BABC Hospitality Suite at the MSBA ConferenceThank you to all members and guests who visited the BABC Hospitality Suite at the MSBA Conference. A great time was had by all!

June 13-15, 2018

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BBF Annual Golf OutingThank you to the 100+ golfers and sponsors of the Baltimore Bar Foundation’s Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser held on June 25 at

the Country Club of Maryland. Great weather, great golf, great course, and a great way to support the BBF so that it can continue to support law related programs in Baltimore City. Congratulations to Anderson, Coe & King, the Law Firm Club winning team!!!

June 25, 2018

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Welcome New BABC Members!Joined March - June 2018

Tiffany Sheree Alston, Esq. Regular Member

Judson Arnold, Esq. Regular Member

Jeremy Baker, Esq. Regular Member

Tomeka Grimes Church, Esq. Regular Member

Shannon Elyse Clancy, Esq. Regular Member

Sarah Crockett, Esq. Regular Member

Neal Harrington Dugan, Esq. Regular Member

Letam P.A. Duson, Esq. Regular Member

Alyssa Rose Fieo, Esq. Regular Member

Benjamin Fuld Law Student

Brittany Gause, Esq. Regular Member

Asia Maha'gonie Gibbs Law Student

Matthew K. Graham Law Student

Jason Neil Greenberg, Esq. Regular Member

Preston P. Heck, II, Esq. Regular Member

Patrick Trenton Hodges Law Student

Ellen Christine Johnston, Esq. Regular Member

Ardy Kamali, Esq. Regular Member

Samuel Kava Law Student

Brandon Rashad Kenny Law Student

Mark Kozlowski, Esq. Regular Member

Louis P. Malick, Esq. Regular Member

Michael John March Jr., Esq. Regular Member

Meaghan McDermott, Esq. Regular Member

Bethany P. Neeb, Esq. Regular Member

Elizabeth Paige Law Student

Zachary Austin Phillips Law Student

Elizabeth V. Reinecke, Esq. Regular Member

Miranda Dale Russell, Esq. Regular Member

Emily Nicole Schmidt Law Student

Benjamin H Seider, Esq. Regular Member

Seth Shich, Esq. Regular Member

Kristin Elise Shields Law Student

Hillary Elizabeth Soper, Esq. Regular Member

Sheila Jenel Stewart, Esq. Regular Member

Chastity Threadcraft, Esq. Regular Member

Sonya Sadjadi Tsao, Esq. Regular Member

Abena Y. Williams, Esq. Regular Member

Kayla Michelle Williams, Esq. Regular Member

Victoria Williams Law Student

Kira Wilpone-Welborn, Esq. Regular Member

Shi Porter Yang Law Student

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Court Assignment Judge CR / Chambers TelephoneAdmin Judge At Large Judge W. Michel Pierson, AJ 234E/208E 396-4916 & 4917Part 1 Criminal Judge Jeannie J. Hong 236M/234M 396-5140 & 5141Part 2 Criminal Judge Melissa K. Copeland 464M/462M 396-5076 & 5077Part 3 At Large Judge W. Michel Pierson 234E/208E 396-4916 & 4917Part 4 Juvenile Judge Emanuel Brown A3401 (C-2) 443-263-2796Part 5 Civil Judge Yvette M. Bryant 230E/252E 396-5102 & 5103Part 6 Criminal Judge Gregory Sampson *** 227E/241E 396-5070 & 5071Part 7 Civil Judge Pamela J. White 428M/426M 396-5056 & 5057Part 8 Criminal Judge Dana M. Middleton *** 417M/407M 396-5090 & 5091Part 9 Civil Judge Wanda K. Heard, CJ 600M/642M 396-4918 & 4919Part 10 Criminal Judge Jeffrey Geller 330E/330E 396-5008 & 5009Part 11 Criminal Judge Lynn Stewart Mays 228E/214E 396-5052 & 5053Part 12 Criminal Judge Charles J. Peters, JICCr 404E/406E 396-5080 & 5061Part 13 Civil Judge Michael DiPietro 420M/424M 396-5060 & 5061Part 14 Criminal Judge Althea M. Handy 523E/529E 396-5054 & 5055Part 15 Criminal Judge Christopher L. Panos 329E/329E 396-5062 & 5063Part 16 Criminal Judge Timothy Doory 400M/466M 3965112 & 5113Part 17 Criminal Judge Philip S. Jackson 636M/636M 396-5066 & 5067Part 18 Juvenile Judge Cynthia H. Jones *** A3401 (C3) 396-5082 & 5083Part 19 Domestic Judge Julie R. Rubin F-4/122E 396-5132 & 5133Part 20 Criminal Judge Marcus Z. Shar 203M/245M 396-5100 & 5101Part 21 Criminal Judge Yolanda Tanner 438M/436M 396-5074 & 5075Part 22 Civil Judge Robert K. Taylor, Jr. *** 406M/408M 396-4020 & 4021Part 23 Civil Judge Audrey J. S. Carrion 225E/209E 396-5130 & 5131Part 24 Domestic Judge Kendra Y. Ausby, JICFD F-!E/120E 396-4627 & 4631Part 25 Juvenile Judge Robert B. Kershaw, JICJ A3401(C1) 443-263-2793Part 26 Civil Judge Lawrence Fletcher-Hill, JICC 113M/103M 396-6826 & 6843Part 27 Civil Judge Sylvester Cox 231M/217M 545-3766 & 3767Part 28 Criminal Judge Melissa M. Phinn 540E/550E 545-6235 & 6236Part 29 Criminal Judge Karen C. Friedman *** 430E/432E 396-3836 & 3837Part 30 Civil Judge Shannon E. Avery 226M/228M 545-0115 & 0116Part 31 Civil Judge Barry G. Williams 528M/534E 545-3516 & 3517Part 32 Domestic Judge Jennifer B. Schiffer *** F3/124E 545-0887 & 0888Part 33 Civil Judge Videtta A. Brown 201E/205E 410-361-9311 &9312Part 34 Domestic Judge Charles H. Dorsey *** F-2/126E 396-1118 & 1115Part 35 Civil Judge John S. Nugent 434M/432M 396-1180 & 1190Part 99 Visiting Judges Judge Paul E. Alpert 255E 396-8057 & 1119Part 98 Visiting Judges Judge Pamela North 450M 396-5857

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Part 97 Visiting Judges Judge Martin P. Welch 317M 6-8352Part 96 Visiting Judges Judge Dennis McHugh/Judge L. Daniels JJC / Criminal/Civil 396-8057

Part 95 Visiting Judges Judge John M. Glynn 237E 6-8057Part 94 Visiting Judges Judge Carol E. Smith/Judge Hargadon 237E 6-8057Part 93 Visiting Judges Judge John Caroll Byrnes 237E 6-8057Part 92 Visiting Judges Judge John A. Howard 253 6-8057Part 91 Visiting Judges Judge M. Brooke Murdock 509M 6-8343Part 90 Visiting Judges Judge Ellen M. Heller 237E 6-8057Part 89 Visiting Judges Judge Thomas J. S. Waxter 247E 5-3490Part 88 Visiting Judges Judge Louis Becker 237E 6-8057Part 87 Visiting Judges Judge Gale Rasin 134M 6-8057Part 86 Visiting Judges Judge Teaette Price/Judge Marcella Holland JJC / 255E 6-8057/5-6090

Part 85 Visiting Judges Judge Paul Smith 264E 6-8057Part 84 Visiting Judges Judge David Young 317M 6-8350Part 83 Visiting Judges Judge Evelyn Omega Cannon 237E 5-3491Part 82 Visiting Judges Judge CliftonJ. Gordy/Judge Stephen Sfekas 237E / 247E 6-8057

Part 81 Visiting Judges Judge Dennis Sweeney 237E 6-8057Part 80 Visiting Judges Judge John Miller 237E 6-8057

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