The Association honored several members of the legal community with awards during the 2024 Summer Quarterly held at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania on June 20, 2024.

Come relax, recharge, and network with friends and colleagues and Celebrate Pride Month at a social hour on June 25, 2024 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm at Cockatoo (208 S 13th Street)! Come out and meet with friends and colleagues for an informal gathering to socialize in person and enjoy the specials that Cockatoo offers during "Flock" hour.  Everyone is welcome!

NO registration necessary, just join us at the noted time. We hope to see you there!

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.

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.

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:

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!

Interested in getting or becoming a mentor? Sign up below.

Please view the full album of event photos from our Flickr page. Photo credits: Tommy Leonardi and Catering by Design.

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. 

I’m proud that our Association has long advocated for full legal rights and fair treatment for LGBTQ people and their families and spoken out against acts of hate targeting those communities.

The City Archives & Legacy Reclaimed presents this insightful event to explore the history, challenges & resilience of Black land ownership. Registration is FREE, but you must register to claim your spot. 

Presented by the Philadelphia Bar Foundation

Mon, July 8, 2024 to Tue, July 9, 2024

Please save the date for this valuable, two-day advanced writing program. More information to follow. 

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™.)

To access the benefit login with your member account.

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.

Please join the LGBT Rights Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association and the Philadelphia LGBTQ Bar Association as we welcome incoming members of our profession, summer associates and law clerks, to the Philadelphia legal community. Graciously hosted by Ballard Spahr LLP, we hope that this event will provide opportunities for summer associates to network with established professionals and their peers.

In addition, we will be recognizing Elizabeth Lilly, the 2024 recipient of the David M. Rosenblum Law Student Leader Award.

Budget Updates with Members of City Council

The Philadelphia Bar Association's Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) invites you to unwind and connect at our Summer Happy Hour! Enjoy an evening of networking and relaxation at Tradesman's, conveniently located in the heart of Philadelphia.

*Advanced registration is required*