The Philadelphia Bar Association invites you and your guests to join our delegation for an eye-opening journey at this pivotal moment in U.S. - Cuba relations.
You do not want to miss this opportunity to experience the best of Cuba while earning CLE credits!
Spaces are still available! Deadline to register is September 7.
Learn how you can get free trust accounting as part of your Philadelphia Bar Association membership! Meet our new annual partner, M&T Bank, and learn about their Nota product, which is designed to seamlessly integrate with the business side of your law practice.
News
The Board of Governors passed two resolutions in June: One in support of HB575, which would prohibit conversion therapy for individuals under 18, and the other in opposition to the Disciplinary Board's proposed rule making regarding succession planning.
Congratulations to this year's YLD Diversity Scholarship recipients!
🔸Zachery Abunemeh
🔸 Isabel Ballester
🔸 Alexis Cheatum
🔸 Jessica Li
🔸 Tithi Patel
Thank you to our affinity bar partners:
🔹Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Pennsylvania (APABA-PA)
🔹The Barristers' Association of Philadelphia, Inc.
🔹HISPANIC BAR ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA
🔹The National Bar Association, Women Lawyers Division
🔹Philadelphia LGBTQ Bar Association
🔹South Asian Bar Association of Philadelpha
It was great seeing you at Uptown Beer Garden for our Family Law Summer Social! Thanks to our sponsor, M&T Bank, and congratulations to Family Court's Alexis Buss for receiving a special recognition from the Family Law Section – Alexis, thank you for all you do for our community!
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.
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 historic group of women leaders joined the Association for its June 20 Summer Quarterly. As they reflected on their respective paths to careers in law and politics, the speakers shared two key pieces of advice: Don’t be afraid to be yourself, and make sure to lift others up along the way.
A roundup of the latest activity taking place in the Pennsylvania General Assembly.
Perspectives
In our personal lives, the obvious infrastructures are family and friends, but there are so many other ones that are also important.
Around Our Community
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.
The Foundation, the charitable arm of the The National Bar Association Women Lawyers Division, Philadelphia Chapter (NBA/WLD), administers the Justice Juanita Kidd Stout Tuition Scholarship and Dr. Sadie T. M. Alexander Book Scholarships. Each year, the Foundation awards scholarships to qualified African American female law students who demonstrate a commitment to the principles of Justice Juanita Kidd Stout and Dr. Sadie T. M. Alexander. All applications MUST be emailed on or before July 8, 2024 to ensure consideration. No late or incomplete applications will be accepted or considered. Scholarships will be awarded by
August 28, 2024. Applicants will be notified only if they are awarded a scholarship.
PRESENTED BY:
PA Interbranch Commission for Gender, Racial, and Ethnic Fairness
The Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation
Keystone Equality
The Governor’s Advisory Commission on LGBTQ+ Affairs
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:
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.
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.
Featured CLEs & Events
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*
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.
Crank up your cranium! Join us for the same fierce competition you’ve enjoyed over the years against your friends and colleagues! Achieve eternal glory by having your team’s name engraved on the coveted Quizzo Championship trophy.
**Advanced registration is required by Tuesday, July 23 at 5:00pm**
