Join us as we celebrate an historic group of female leaders! 

• Chief Justice of Pennsylvania Debra Todd
• Pennsylvania Superior Court President Judge Hon. Anne E. Lazerus
• Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court President Judge Hon Renee Cohn Jubelirer
• Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas President Judge Nina Wright Padilla
• U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon
• Hon. Jacqueline Romero, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
• And Pennsylvania Speaker of the House Rep. Joanna E. McClinton, delivering the 2024 Hon. A. Leon Higginbotham lecture! 

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.

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

To deepen your understanding of structured settlements and lump-sum strategies, Wealth Enhancement created the presentation "Structured Settlements: Are They Right for Your Clients?"

This presentation explores the basics of how structured settlements work and the strategic considerations involved in planning to optimize a lump sum. It also includes a real-life case study to bring planning concepts to life. Attorneys looking to elevate their knowledge and enhance the financial futures of their clients are encouraged to attend.

Stay tuned for registration information!

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:

Join the Young Lawyers Division on Tuesday, June 25 for their Annual Diversity Scholarship Awards Celebration! The event will honor six outstanding local law students that have been nominated by a local affinity bar association.

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

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.

The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court issued two significant Opinions on March 17, 2023, seeking to clarify the inherent tension between the Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Act (MMA), the Workers’ Compensation Act and federal law in the cases of Fegley v. WCAB (Firestone Tire & Rubber) and Appel v. WCAB (GWC Warranty Corporation). 

As lawyers, we are in a special position to be able to assist in protecting and promoting the civil rights of historically disenfranchised communities. Pride Month serves as a great reminder to celebrate how far we’ve come and remain focused on how far we have to go. Continue to fight the good fight.  

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

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™.)

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Summer Savings with Lenovo’s Black Friday in July Sale!

Prepare for a scorching summer of savings at Lenovo's Black Friday in July event. Dive into exclusive deals on a vast array of tech essentials, with discounts of up to 65%. Whether you're after gaming rigs or productivity tools, we've got you covered to beat the heat. 

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.