If legislators truly believe in these and the other amendments that they are proposing, then the proposals should be given the maximum amount of public exposure and discussion.

There is little new that can be said following the recent devastating decisions of the Supreme Court. Women’s rights are under siege. The time to fight is NOW.

The Philadelphia Bar Foundation's annual awards are important highlights of our year, and in 2022 we are excited to present an exceptional roster of recipients.

The first day of summer was welcomed with the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Summer Quarterly held at The Franklin Institute. Members heard from a panel of influential community trailblazers who exemplified the same career excellence, commitment to social justice, scholarship, and superb legal advocacy as Hon. A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr.

The June Summer Quarterly honored two community members with long careers of advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion in the legal profession.

From 2010 to 2019, less than 10 percent of defendants in debt collection cases were represented by counsel, according to Pew. Over the past decade, in jurisdictions with data, 70 percent of debt cases ended in default judgments.

HAP has had tremendous success since SOAR’s inception, delivering benefits to over 3,000 Philadelphians. This success stems in large part from HAP’s well-organized and clearly defined process, as well as the premium they put on supporting and mentoring their volunteers throughout cases.