This month we CELEBRATE and recognize the achievements and contributions women have made to society throughout history. The 2024 theme celebrates “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.” 

Chancellor Jen Coatsworth issued a statement congratulating U.S. District Judge Mitchell S. Goldberg for being selected Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, and praising the accomplishments of outgoing Chief Judge Juan R. Sánchez.

This year marks the 45th Anniversary of the Philadelphia Bar Association 5K Run/Walk!

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*

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.

I am proud to be a member of an organization that embodies the spirit and essence of Women’s History Month.

Since the circulation of Lorino, questions have been raised on both sides of the bar concerning the standards that should be applied by Judges when determining whether to impose attorney’s fees in contested cases where a reasonable contest has been established. To address some of these concerns and gain insight from defense and claimant perspectives, I recently interviewed Valerie Lieberman and Jenifer Kaufman, two well-known and respected attorneys within the workers’ compensation community who have been handling workers’ compensation claims for more than twenty years. 

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.

A roundup of the latest activity taking place in the Pennsylvania General Assembly. 

Women have made great strides toward equality, but there is a lot more work to be done.

It has become imperative for us all to build partnerships with those who agree with the fundamental principle that a strong democracy requires the preservation of the meaningful right to vote.

You're invited to attend a Reentry Simulation co-hosted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Bar Foundation, and the Philadelphia Bar Association.

Register here

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

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!

Whether you have mountains of Electronically Stored Information (ESI) in front of you or a case requiring the analysis of ESI stored (or hidden) within various devices or accounts, you need a cross-functional team with technical and legal expertise who can zero in on the most relevant evidence, reconstruct the story behind it and streamline ESI review. bit-x-bit’s eDiscovery and digital forensics teams apply state-of-the-art technology and in-depth technical know-how to get you to the critical findings faster.

Let us show you how we can support your efforts. As a Philadelphia Bar Association member, you’re entitled to a 5% discount on eDiscovery and digital forensics services.

CLE recap: The Intersection of Immigration and Family Law: What You Need to Know