The Philadelphia Bar Association’s 97th Chancellor, Jen Coatsworth, discussed the organization’s agenda for 2024 at the 2023 Annual Meeting at the Ballroom at the Ben on Decemeber 13, including continuing its focus on growing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging within the profession; advancing access to justice, and elevating professional excellence and civility while growing the reputation and influence of Philadelphia lawyers.
2024 Chancellor Jen Coatworth writes: "As we enter a New Year, and get ready to recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day this month and Black History Month in February, it’s critical that we remember that DEI is a something we cannot simply focus on for one day, or for 30 days out of the year. In order to truly advance the principles of diversity and to create a legal profession that reflects the communities we serve, we must commit to both conversation and action year-round...."
News
This issue of the Philadelphia Bar Reporter is a new beginning for a publication that has served our community in some form since 1971. This is our first entirely digital issue, creating new opportunities to bring our members timely news, features, photos and more.
The contested races this year included Vice Chancellor, Treasurer and five spots on the Board of Governors. Ezra Wohgelernter, shareholder at Feldman Shepherd Wohgelernter Tanner Weinstock and Dodig LLP, has been elected Vice Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association. He will serve as Vice Chancellor in 2024, Chancellor-elect in 2025 and Chancellor in 2026.
Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor Marc Zucker issued a statement commending Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania General Assembly for enacting measures last week that will expand the Commonwealth's Clean Slate structure, provide a right to counsel and other reforms of guardianship laws and fund indigent defense at the state level for the first time in Pennsylvania history.
The Philadelphia Bar Association recognized outstanding members of the legal community throughout November and December with 2023 Section awards.
Features
Fred Augonnet and Mitch Golding were honored for their efforts to carry out the Association's mission of leadership, education and advocacy.
While we love Parc, Bar Lesieur is a slight step above.
The Bar Association community came together for a number of events in December, including Section holiday parties and our 2023 Annual Meeting. You can see photos from the events on our new Flickr page!
A roundup of the latest activity taking place in the Pennsylvania General Assembly.
Our Winter 2024 edition honors women trailblazers, profiling 97th Chancellor Jen Coatsworth and remembering U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, Temple University President JoAnne A. Epps, and longtime Bar Association staff member Elaine Lippe.
Perspectives
2024 YLD Chair Jordan Freeman outlines the continued goals and mission for the Young Lawyers Division and what the Division hopes to accomplish over the next 366 days.
Public Interest Spotlight
One of Legal Clinic for the Disabled’s hallmark programs is the Community Legal Outreach Clinic (CLOC) Initiative, which provides pro bono opportunities for lawyers to serve LCD clients where they live or receive services
For over a decade, Flitter Milz has partnered with Community Legal Services (CLS), pro bono, to fight for consumer rights and achieve fairness for low-income homeowners.
Member Spotlight
News about Philadelphia Bar Association members being recognized in our community.
Benefits and Partner Spotlight
Our Annual Partners and other benefit providers give Bar Association members access to discounts from local and national retailers, for legal and professional services and more!
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Through the Bar Association's partnership with Wealth Enhancement Group, members get access to WEG's extensive specialization in financial wellness and trust management through continuing legal education programs (CLEs), lunch-and-learns, thought leadership, and other opportunities.
Philadelphia Bar Association members get FREE access to Decisis, a comprehensive, intuitive legal research tool powered by LexisNexis. Get a world-class citator and 24/7 customer support. Getting started is easy!
Featured CLEs & Events
Join your family law colleagues for the first Section meeting of the year, the annual panel discussion with the Philadelphia Family Court Domestic Relations Judges.
