"Many of Philadelphia's legal services agencies lost volunteers during the pandemic. In order to meet increased need, we as individuals must make the choice to step up."

You HAVE to do pro bono because you CAN do pro bono and because we NEED people to do pro bono.

Fall is always an especially busy time for us at the Bar Foundation.

“We have a responsibility to speak out on issues that impact key elements of our Association's mission, namely the strength of our legal system and the safety and well-being of our members.”

The Bar Association played a very important role in my life, in my legal career, first in 1997 with the summer associate reception and more recently during the pandemic.

Although Lancaster County ultimately voted a second time to remove the drop box—after providing adequate public notice—the court memorably reaffirmed the principle that “No person or group is above the law, and justice cannot be administered based on any factor other than what the law says.”

My experience thus far has been nothing short of rewarding, and the children we represent deserve the dedicated attention the Child Advocates provides.