BAR NEWS. Curbside Consultations with Two Psychiatrists and a Psychologist. PBI Video Replays DATE PBI VIDEO CREDITS HOURS

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1 BAR NEWS Curbside Consultations with Two Psychiatrists and a Psychologist The Berks County Bar Association is pleased to announce an increased benefit of membership. Larry A. Rotenberg, M D, FAPA, a board-certified psychiatrist, and Robin Altman, M.D., a board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist, will now be joined by David O Connell, Ph.D., a psychologist. The next session is set for April 17, 2019 at the Bar Building from 12:30 to 2:00 PM. (Note that these consultations will be on the first and third Wednesdays, unless otherwise noted). Members may discuss with them cases involving mental injuries and whether a forensic psychiatric evaluation would be appropriate. Mental health issues in general may also be discussed. The consultation at the Bar Building is at no charge to the member. We appreciate Drs. Rotenberg, Altman and O Connell giving their time in this manner. Please call the Bar Association at (610) to schedule a thirty minute session during the time they are curbside. Appointments are required. PBI Video Replays Following is a list of Pennsylvania Bar Institute Video Replays scheduled at the Berks County Bar Association building. All of the programs listed begin at 9:00 a.m. with registration at 8:30 a.m. You may register for these seminars either by visiting our website at www. berksbar.org and clicking on the title of the seminar or call the Pennsylvania Bar Institute at (800) *Ethics hour is integrated. You must attend the entire course to receive the ethics credit. DATE PBI VIDEO CREDITS HOURS April 18 Judges and Practitioners Highlight Best Practices 3 Substantive 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Social Security Disability Litigation 1 Ethics April 25 Internet Legal Research Substantive 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM 1 Ethics April 26 What Every Lawyer Needs to Know about the 3 Substantive 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Pennsylvania Right to Know Law 2018( To view our online calendar - please visit -3-

2 ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY / ETHICS MATTERS Representation, consultation and expert testimony in disciplinary matters and matters involving ethical issues, bar admissions and the Rules of Professional Conduct James C. Schwartzman, Esq. Judge, Court of Judicial Discipline Former Chairman, Judicial Conduct Board of Pennsylvania Former Chairman, Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of PA Former Chairman, Continuing Legal Education Board of the Supreme Court of PA Former Chairman, Supreme Court of PA Interest on Lawyers Trust Account Board Former Federal Prosecutor Named by his peers as Best Lawyers in America 2015 Philadelphia Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law Lawyer of the Year 111 North Sixth Street Reading, PA (215) Bench-Bar Conference Wednesday, April 17, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Reading Good Friday - Friday, April 19, Bar Association Closed Law Day Luncheon - Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Crowne Plaza, Reading BCBA Annual Golf Outing and Picnic at The Reading Country Club Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Memorial Day - Monday, May 27, Bar Association Closed BCBA Day at the Philadelphia Phillies v. New York Mets Thursday, June 27, 2019 Independence Day - Thursday, July 4, Bar Association Closed Labor Day - Monday, September 2, Bar Association Closed Columbus Day - Monday, October 14, Bar Association Closed Annual Meeting - Thursday, October 17, 2019 Berkshire Country Club Pro Bono Luncheon - Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Crowne Plaza, Reading New Member Ceremony & Reception - Thursday, November 7, 2019 More information to come! Holiday Benefit Luncheon - Friday, December 6, 2019 Crowne Plaza, Reading BCBA Holiday Reception - Thursday, December 12, 2019 More information to come! -4-

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4 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Judicial Law Clerk: The Court of Common Pleas of Berks County has a fulltime law clerk position available. The law clerk performs professional legal work as a research and writing assistant to the judge. The law clerk shall possess superior research and writing skills as well as excellent analytical skills. An applicant should have a law degree from an accredited law school and either be a member of the Pennsylvania Bar or be on track to soon become a bar member. Please submit a cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts and writing sample to Devon Schneck, Administrative Assistant to President Judge Parisi, as soon as possible. Please send documents via to dschneck@ countyofberks.com or U.S. mail to President Judge Thomas G. Parisi, Berks County Courthouse, 633 Court Street, 9th floor, Reading, PA SAFE BERKS JOB POSTING - Full Time Staff Attorney Salary Range - $48,000 to $58,000 The primary focus of this position is to provide legal services to survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. To advocate on behalf of our clients with other systems in the community. To support, respect, and grant equality and fairness to all survivors and their children. Educational & Experience Requirements: Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in legal systems or related field, preferable legal representation experience encompassing social services. J.D. Degree and Member of the Bar Association of Pennsylvania. Knowledge of criminal and civil laws affecting both domestic and sexual violence and other laws governing colleges and universities and crime victims. State Police, FBI and Child Line Clearances. Completion of Safe Berks Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Training required. Ability to demonstrate empathy, and advocate for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking; strong crisis intervention skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills; ability to maintain effective interactions with victims and their children and knowledge of direct service operations. Commitment to ongoing personal development and ability to think outside the box. Dedication to assisting those who have been victimized or marginalized in society. Safe Berks is an EOE -6-

5 PBI Groupcasts You may register for these seminars either by visiting our website at and clicking on the title of the seminar or call the Pennsylvania Bar Institute at (800) Please arrive a half hour before seminar begins to register. *Ethics hour is integrated. You must attend the entire course to receive the ethics credit. Live from Philadelphia or Mechanicsburg shown in our Bar building: DATE PBI GROUPCAST CREDITS HOURS April 29 A Day on Ethics 6 Ethics 9:00 AM to 4:15 PM (Includes lunch) April 30 Litigating in Orphans Court Substantive 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM (Includes lunch) May 14 Buying and Selling a Business Substantive 12:00 PM to 4:15 PM May 29 Workers Compensation Best Practices 2 Substantive 1:00 PM to 4:15 PM 1 Ethics May 30 How to Win Your Next Trial Substantive 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM (Includes lunch) To view our online calendar - please visit -7-

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10 Details and Break-Out session form can be found at Please select break-out sessions and to or return to BCBA staff. Avoiding Malpractice (1 hour ethics) Criminal Bench Roundtable (1 hour substantive) Doctor s Orders: Examining Medical Cannabis* (1 hour substantive credit CLE/CJE*) Social Security Retirement and Family Law (1 hour substantive credit CLE/CJE*) Lawyers As Employers: 10 Things Every Attorney Who s an Employer Needs to Know (1 hour substantive credit) Criminal Law Update (1 hour substantive credit CLE/CJE*) Family Law Ethics (1 hour ethics credit) Estate Law and Court-Appointed Trustees (1 hour substantive credit) De-Stress for Success: Techniques for Training Your Brain to Improve Wellness (1 hour substantive credit CLE) Ensuring Access to Justice for All (1 hour substantive credit CLE and CJE*) Ethics for the Criminal Bar (1 hour ethics credit CLE/CJE*) Handling Self-Representation Frustration (1 hour substantive credit CLE/CJE*) Municipal Law Update (1 hour substantive credit CLE/CJE*) -12-