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41 Philadelphia Bar Rep. 1 (2012)

handle is hein.barjournals/phlbrrpr0041 and id is 1 raw text is: Ba The Monthly Newspaper of the Philadelphia Bar Association Vol. 41, No. 1 January 2012 Helping Bar Members, Veterans Top Savoth * ByJeff Lyons A PRO BONO PROGRAM TO AID RETURN- ing war veterans, expansion of the Advancing Civics Education program and a way to help Association members with business development are the three key initiatives for 2012 presented by Chancellor John E. Savoth at the Dec. 6 Annual Meeting Luncheon. I am so proud to be here leading the oldest association of lawyers in America. As a boy from Neptune City, growing up along the North Jersey shore, within earshot of the soul of Asbury Park, it is an honor to be heir to the legacy of Andrew Hamilton, said Savoth, of counsel to Saltz Mongeluzzi Barrett & Bendesky, PC. So many people (especially young folks) are here now, not simply because this is where they've always been but be- cause they've clearly decided this is where they always want to be. They're here by choice, Savoth said. And the best choice I ever made when I first arrived was to join the Philadelphia Bar Association. That's how I met people. That's how I made connections. That's how I learned about this town and its unique culture. That's how I developed lasting, cherished friendships. And yes, it helped my career. And yes, I was able to network and gain business from it. And these are no small matters. But here's the important thing: The bar association enriches not just your work but your life. It makes your life more meaningful. We will help ease the burden of s Chancellor John E. Savoth is greeted before delivering remarks at the Dec. 6 Annual Meeting Luncheon at the Hyatt at The Bellevue. Alva Honored Daniel-Paul .Alva acrept Ihe Fidelity Award Presented By PNC Wealth Management. Page 1 . re-entry for our service men and women and their families. We will provide them with pro bono legal assistance in areas that impact their daily lives, including consumer credit, bankruptcy, employ- ment, housing, family law, wills and estates, and special issues such as eligibil- ity for veterans benefits and compensa- tion for service-related disabilities, the Chancellor said. Savoth said clients will contact the Military Assistance Program through a new hotline at the offices of the Bar Association. Callers will be matched with volunteer attorneys who have registered with MAP Savoth has asked Michael Taub, a staff attorney for the Homeless Advocacy Project, and Wesley R. Payne IV, the Association's assistant treasurer and a partner at White and Williams, to co-chair this important new initiative. Michael's knowledge in this area is root- ed in his deep commitment to veterans' issues through HAP's Veteran's Project, a 10-year-old program that serves the complex legal needs of homeless veterans. Wes, a veteran himself, has worked tire- lessly on veterans' issues for years now, continued on page 12 Fedullo to Become Chancellor in 2014 WILLIAM P. FEDULLO, of counsel to Rosen, Schafer & DiMeo, LLP, will serve as Vice Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar As- sociation in 2012 after running unopposed in the Association's Fedullo Tuesday, Dec. 6 Annual Election. Fedullo will serve as Chancellor- Elect in 2013 and Chancellor in 2014. The following candidates for Bar offices ran unopposed and will begin serving in their positions on Jan. 1: Sophia Lee, Sec- retary; Joseph A. Prim Jr., Treasurer; Jac- queline G. Segal, Assistant Secretary; and continued on page 3 Hono 0rs for Be aser Evid ence Ref res her Get Involved Year-End Events 2012 Expectations Cy Pres Boost Agenda for 2012

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