We will also recognize 2024 Justice Sandra Day O'Connor Award recipient Danielle Banks, partner at Stradley Ronon and Association Diversity Chair, and 2024 Cheryl Ingram Advocate for Justice Award recipient Stephanie Haynes, former executive director of Philadelphia Family Pride.
We will also honor the 2024 Eve Biskind Klothen Law Student Pro Bono Distinction Award recipients.
Chancellor Jennifer Coatsworth gave her testimony in support of the city's Eviction Diversion program before the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless. Read the full testimony here.
News
Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor Jen Coatsworth released the following statement in memory of Hon. Gene E.K. Pratter, U.S. District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, who died on Friday.
Enjoy an evening of networking and socializing at one of Philadelphia's exciting new venues; Switch House at The Battery! This event will feature an expansive reception style menu, top shelf open bar and live music from BVTLive's Bronwyn Beth Trio.
We will honor our 2023 section chairs and present the 2024 Martha Hampton and Irv Stander Awards.
Join us for our Family Law Section Summer Social at Uptown Beer Garden on June 27th! This is the perfect opportunity to mingle, relax, and enjoy good company with your colleagues. From savory bites to refreshing drinks, we've got you covered.
Thank you to our generous sponsor:
Look for us at #38 and #39! Voting is open now through June 7.
The run raised more than $70,000, with event proceeds to benefit the Support Center for Child Advocates! More than 1,000 runners and walkers participated in the event, which included those in attendance, our virtual runners and walkers, as well as the young people running the Buchanan Kids Dash! Congrats to all the winners:
INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION
FIRST PLACE OVERALL: Thierno Barry
First Place Overall Female: Laura Antinucci
First Place Overall Male: Thierno Barry
First Place Overall Non-Binary: Harim Jung
PHILADELPHIA BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBER COMPETITION
First Place Female, Philadelphia Bar Association Member: Laura Antinucci
First Place Male, Philadelphia Bar Association Member: Michael Zettlemoyer
TEAM COMPETITION
First Place Team: Cozen O'Connor: Greg Fischer, Michael Acevedo, Jeff Monhait
We hope you enjoyed networking with your colleagues from the City of Philadelphia - Law Department, Philadelphia District Attorney's Office, and the Defender Association of Philadelphia and learning more about the benefits and opportunities that come with your Philadelphia Bar Association membership!
We hope you enjoyed socializing with the Philadelphia Bar Association's Women in the Profession & Wellness Committees, alongside the Villanova Law Women's Network, for an evening of Wine, Chocolate, & Cheese Tasting!
Celebrate individuals and groups making a positive impact on our community!
Achievement Award
To be presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting on December 10, 2025
Description: The Award recognizes significant accomplishments in improving the administration of justice (preferably in Philadelphia.)
Deadline: Friday, November 7, 2025
Stay tuned for registration information!
If you could not attend the Spring Quarterly DEI Summit, but you are still interested in participating in the discussion about how we can measurably advance DEIB in the Philadelphia legal community, we want you to be involved and engaged. Please sign up for small group discussions by end of day today!
Features
Our Spring 2024 edition highlights pro bono experiences submitted by members of the Bar Association, honors Frank McClellan, and dives deep into restrictive NIL rules for high school athletes.
A roundup of the latest activity taking place in the Pennsylvania General Assembly.
Around Our Community
The Justinian Society and The Justinian Foundation of Philadelphia Cordially Invite You to Support and Attend the ANNUAL MEETING/ELECTION & SCHOLARSHIP RECEPTION AND LUNCHEON Honoring William Mignucci, President & Chief Executive Officer, Di Bruno Brothers
Thursday, June 13, 2024
11:30 a.m. - Networking Reception
Noon - Luncheon and Program
The Union League of Philadelphia Lincoln Hall
140 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
RSVP by Friday, June 7, 2024 would be appreciated.
Please join us as the National Bar Association Women Lawyers Division (WLD) Foundation presents the Annual 2024 Jazz in June Awards Ceremony and Scholarship Reception. During the event we will present the following awards:
We will also recognize our 2023 Scholarship Recipients for the following:
Benefits and Partner Spotlight
Decisis is a fast, reliable legal research tool powered by LexisNexis - free for Philadelphia Bar Association members - a $1788 value! Search all courts and jurisdictions (Need a case outside Pennsylvania? Find it with Decisis™.)
To access the benefit login with your member account.
If you love clowns, Corteo is the show for you. Taking its title from the Italian word for "cortège," or procession, Corteo offers a parade of brilliant entertainments in a carnivalesque atmosphere.
Philadelphia Bar Association members can get up to 20% discounted tickets! The show is from May 30 - June 2, 2024 at The Liacouras Center.
Although initially viewed as a way to curtail the spread of the Covid-19 virus, remote work has gained a foothold in the business community. Although it’s still an evolving trend, most employers have found that after the initial surge where most of the work was done remotely, the share of employees working from home on a full-time basis has declined and appears to be stabilizing at around 25-30%.
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:
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.
Summer fun is coming! Stack your savings with an Extra 10% off discounted Premium ThinkPad with coupon code:EXTRA10 at checkout, through June 1st. Exclusions may apply.
Featured CLEs & Events
Practicing law requires a great deal of cognitive intelligence and technical skill. To be successful in the business of law and leadership, though, a lawyer must be able to engage in and maintain trusting relationships with clients, colleagues, staff, co-counsel, opposing counsel, and the judiciary. Research findings show that emotional intelligence, and specifically, empathy, are indispensable skills for excelling in law practice and managing relationships successfully and effectively.
Attend this program to learn how emotional intelligence, and specifically, empathy, can be indispensable skills for excelling in law practice and managing relationships successfully and effectively.
Thu, June 6, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
0.5 SUB/0.5 ETH credit
