Join us in taking action to combat hate and further progress in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Featuring keynote speaker Reggie Shuford, executive director of the North Carolina Justice Center and former executive director of the Pennsylvania ACLU.
After the keynote, we will continue the discussion by brainstorming how we can continue to advance DEIB in our community with a panel featuring:
Moderator: Danielle Banks, 2024 Diversity Chair and partner, Stradley Ronon
Panelist: Larry Felzer, senior director of finance and operations, SeniorLaw Center
Panelist: Tianna Kalogerakis, director of professional development, diversity, equity & inclusion, City of Philadelphia Law Department
Panelist: Monakee D. Marseille, Litigation Counsel, Saint-Gobain
Panelist: Shelley R. Smith, partner, Archer & Greiner
News
On Thursday, June 13, the Philadelphia Bar Association will move the admission of up to 50 members to the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States. The admission ceremony will take place before the full Supreme Court sitting in Washington, D.C.
Applications will be accepted on a first come, first-serve basis and all applications must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 15.
Join us March 21 for an important program about how parenting impacts the legal careers of mothers and fathers.
*In-Person Registration has reached capacity. Virtual registration is now available and advanced registration is required by Tuesday, March 19 at 5:00pm*
In February, we CELEBRATE and recognize the achievements and contributions of Black people, reflect on the past to inspire the future, and showcase the trendsetters, history-makers and innovators who influence us every day.
Offered each spring, this program allows students to play the roles of lawyers and witnesses in a simplified mock trial.
Looking for a low-commitment and rewarding way to give back to the community? Volunteer with the Probate and Trust Law Section’s Diversity Committee and Community Service Coordinator!
We hope you enjoyed 54 self-service taps with your YLD friends!
Features
I’m really happy for Pina and his group. They deserved this shot, and seem to be all in. There are many more items I want to try so I will be back.
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.
Around Our Community
Please join The Justinian Society on Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. as they honor Jennifer Coatsworth, 97th Chancellor of The Philadelphia Bar Association.
The Pennsylvania Disciplinary Board is currently taking applications for Hearing Committee Members.
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!
DISCOUNTS INCLUDE:
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!
The Philadelphia Bar Association has entered into an annual partnership agreement with bit-x-bit, LLC, a comprehensive eDiscovery, digital forensics, cybersecurity/incident response and information-governance services company.
The new Lawyers' Professional Liability Toolkit 5.0 is now available.
Featured CLEs & Events
Check out these International Law Committee events happening on Feb. 27 and Feb. 29!
