Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor Jen Coatsworth released the following statement remembering longtime member and community leader Anita Santos-Singh, founding executive director of Philadelphia Legal Assistance.

While we love Parc, Bar Lesieur is a slight step above.

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.

Philadelphia is the poorest of America’s big cities, and the need for civil representation has never been greater. To address the needs of the city, the Philadelphia Bar Foundation needs the help of all of you.

See also: Over $750,000 given by the Philadelphia Bar Foundation's 2023 Grant Cycle

Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse with the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Pennsylvania (APABA-PA) at Grand Palace Restaurant in South Philadelphia, featuring a 10-course dinner, a lion dance performance by the Philadelphia Suns, and traditional live music.

The Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board is currently taking applications for Hearing Committee Members. 

The ABA's Judicial Intern Opportunity Program (JIOP) is currently seeking attorneys to volunteer as screening interviewers for applicants seeking to take part of the program this summer. 

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!

DISCOUNTS INCLUDE:

• Wireless and data services discounts from Verizon, including 22% off your monthly bill for eligible members
• Travel discounts and planning services from Mondee
• Up to 35% PC computers and printers from HP
• Up to 20% off on gifts from 1-800-FLOWERS, Harry & David, and Cheryl’s Cookies
• Additional discounts on products and services, including performances at the Kimmel Cultural Campus, rental cars through Avis and Budget, and more

The new year is a great time to reflect and set new goals – especially when it comes to your finances. If your resolutions include financial goals, use these tips as a starting point.

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!

Are you part of the Public Interest Section, Civil Gideon Task Force or Delivery of Legal Services Committee? If the answer is yes, then you won't want to miss this!

The three groups will come together on Tuesday, February 6 from 5-6:30 p.m. for drinks, hors d'oeuvres and networking at the law offices of Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, 1 Logan Square # 2000. Food and beverage will be provided complimentary to all guests.