Members have access to HeinOnline archive collection of Philadelphia Bar Association publications. To access the archive, you must be a member of the Philadelphia Bar Association.

Get your credits with us during August Compliance Month.

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.

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

Attend our virtual candidate information session at 12 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12 and gain valuable information about the election, plus advice from colleagues who have navigated the process successfully.

You'll hear from and can ask questions of current Board Members, Officers, YLD Executive Committee Members and Association staff. The session will be recorded and posted online at a later date.

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

Our Summer 2024 edition includes tributes to Steve LaCheen, a longtime editorial board member of The Philadelphia Lawyer who died in May, from previous and current board members. This issue also includes side hustles and second careers submitted by members of the Association.

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

We're all tied to heart disease and stroke in some way, and we must change that. Join your friends, family and co-workers to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.

By registering for Lawyers Have Heart today, you are taking the first step to save lives.

The National Law School Mock Trial Competition hosted by the Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law needs judges! 

The competition is September 20-22, 2024 at the Kline Institute of Trial Advocacy at 1200 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19102. The tournament features ten of the top trial advocacy programs in the country. You can sign up to judge by clicking here.

Here are the times of each round (inclusive of check in and post-trial feedback, all times Eastern Standard Time):

· Round 1: Friday, September 20, 2024 8:40 am - 12:15 pm

· Round 2: Friday, September 20, 2024 1:40 pm - 5:15 pm

· Round 3: Saturday, September 21, 2024 8:40 am - 12:15 pm

· Round 4: Saturday, September 21, 2024 1:40 pm - 5:15 pm

· Semi-Final: Sunday, September 22, 2024 8:40 am - 12:15 pm

Judge orientation will be held via Zoom on Monday, September 16, 2024.  You may attend or watch a recording of the orientation prior to the tournament. 

If you have any questions, please contact me at pmp45@drexel.edu.

PCCD and IDAC are currently recruiting individuals who are interested in serving on subcommittees recently established to supplement the Indigent Defense Advisory Committee’s work:

• Subcommittee #1: Data Collection, Technology, & Research
• Subcommittee #2: Professional & Services Standards
• Subcommittee #3: Professional Development & Training

If you are interested in joining one or more IDAC subcommittees, please complete this brief interest form by Monday, August 19.

The modern work environment is evolving at a remarkable pace. There are countless ways that the workplace today differs from that of just five years ago and it’s unlikely that the pace of change will slow anytime soon. For many people, changes in the workplace can create stress and discomfort as they are pushed to vacate long-held norms and practices and attempt new ways of working and interacting with fellow employees and company leaders.

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.

Philadelphia Bar Association members can get a free 30-minute financial consultation with an experienced financial advisor backed by our team of specialists. Our Roundtable™ approach includes tax professionals, risk management, retirement income planning, and more.

Come together with colleagues from the State Civil Litigation Section, Young Lawyers Division, and the Justinian Society for a Happy Hour on Wednesday, September 4 from 5:30 to 7:30pm at Wicked Wolf. Enjoy a relaxed setting to connect, share insights, and strengthen ties within the legal community. This event promises great conversations, networking, and a fun evening among peers.