Take advantage of this deal before September ends! You won't want to miss out on discounted prices, CLE credits, new contacts, and much more with this special offer.

Meet the candidates for the 2024 Bar Elections. The line office and Board of Governors races are uncontested. The YLD Executive Committee election is contested and members of the Young Lawyers Division will select seven candidates.

If you’ve never volunteered as a poll worker or election judge, or stepped forward in other ways to help with the election process in Philadelphia or the suburbs, this is the year to get involved! Our Association is partnering with the Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Committee of Seventy and Troutman Pepper's Pepper Center for Public Service in an effort to recruit poll workers for all 67 counties this November.

If you’re interested in becoming a poll worker, sign up using the form below today!

What: Military Discharge Upgrade Clinic

Where: Philadelphia VA Medical Center
3900 Woodland Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104

When: October 11, 2024

Agenda for the day:

• Mandatory Zoom training, Oct 9th, 11am – 1pm (2 CLE credits – 1 ethics and 1 sub, must attend the entire training to receive the ethics credit, must volunteer for the event to receive the CLE credits)
• 10am to 3pm appointments – last appointments will be scheduled at 3pm so for the most part everyone will be done by 4pm
• You will also receive 1 sub credit if you provide 5 hrs of client services that day

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Gabriele Miller-Wagner - email: gmw@pabar.org (place Discharge Upgrade in subject line).

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

Mark your calendars and plan to join us for our 2024 Annual Meeting starting at 4:30 p.m. at the Crystal Tea Room in the historic Wanamaker Building! We will welcome 2025 Chancellor Katayun Jaffari, celebrate the Association's accomplishments this year, and honor the recipients of the 2024 Justice Sonia Sotomayor Award, the Achievement Award and the Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg "Pursuit of Justice" Legal Writing Competition. We will also recognize the 2024 inductees to the 50, 60 and 70-Year Clubs. 

Are you a pickleball fanatic or just interested in learning more about the game in a collegial setting? Mentorship and Professional Development Committee Co-Chair Jordan Strokovsky is organizing a Saturday pickleball outing for Bar Association members at Ballers in Fishtown.

Anyone interested in taking part should email Membership Coordinator Sam Lyons at slyons@philabar.org. Once a date is chosen, additional details will be posted on the Bar Association website.

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.

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. 

It seems that 17th and Chancellor is destined to have Greek-owned establishments. Little Pete’s, a traditional diner, simple, quiet and, well, just Little Pete’s, occupied that location for decades. It has been replaced by a vibrant, modern and beautiful place, Almyra, which labels itself as “modern Greek”.  

Photos from the 2024 Bench-Bar & Annual Conference in Atlantic City, N.J.

The Philly Justice Ball: For Justice Everywhere, to be held November 9th, will mark the return of a long-running tradition for Philadelphia’s legal community.  

Time to celebrate! On Saturday, November 9, the Philadelphia Bar Foundation will celebrate its 60th anniversary and honor four of the community’s fiercest advocates. Please join us as one city and one region, working together to help Philadelphia’s civil legal aid organizations and pro bono attorneys reach more people and expand access to justice.

By sponsoring the Philly Justice Ball, you’ll help the Philadelphia Bar Foundation raise much-needed funds to sustain unrestricted annual grants to our nonprofit partners, as well as support other initiatives that strengthen civil legal aid services. This is a major celebration and fundraising event that will direct more resources to help Philadelphians access whatever civil legal information, resources, and services they need, regardless of background, income, or zip code. For Justice Everywhere!

Learn more about the Philly Justice Ball and sponsorship opportunities below.

La Salle Mock Trial Association invites you to serve as a judge for the 2024 First Annual Explorer Invitational! The La Salle Mock Trial Association is thrilled to revive this event for universities and colleges. 

There will be four rounds of competition: two on Saturday, October 19th, and two on Sunday, October 20th. Each round will last approximately three hours with a brief break in between each round. Check out the tentative schedule!

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.

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

Philadelphia Bar Association members get FREE access to Decisis, a comprehensive, intuitive legal research tool powered by LexisNexis. Get a world-class citator and 24/7 customer support. Getting started is easy!

The Philadelphia Bar Association is proud to partner with Wealth Enhancement Group to give members access to expertise in financial wellness and trust management through continuing legal education programs (CLEs), lunch-and-learns, thought leadership, and other opportunities. WEG is offering all members a free, 30-minute financial consultation – schedule yours today!

Get digital banking and trust account management for NO CHARGE if you are or become an M&T Bank customer. M&T’s Nota product allows you to: 🔹Maintain and manage your firm’s finances all in one place
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🔹Maximize your efficiency and get dedicated support from bankers who know attorneys

Step into the future of legal practice management with the Next Generation of Rocket Matter. Join the on-demand webinar to see how it can streamline your firm, boost efficiency, and ensure growth with seamless integration and customizable workflows. 

Accurate timekeeping is key to client satisfaction and law firm success. Grab your infographic on the six best practices for efficient time tracking to maximize billable hours and build lasting client relationships. 

Hear from an esteemed panel of Philadelphia-area General Counsel to understand the complexities facing them as general counsel in support of growth and innovation, particularly in connection with the increasing prevalence of Artificial Intelligence, end of Chevron deference, and the upcoming Presidential election. General Counsel will address these challenges facing them as legal advisors to their clients in the midst of evolving technological and societal issues that are forcing organizations to modernize operations and confront new legal and ethical questions.

Building on the required trainings provided by Pennsylvania counties for poll workers, this CLE session, led by a former long-time experienced election official, will examine the basics of working the polls in Pennsylvania and give additional details on important election day procedures. The program will also address why attorneys and law students are particularly well suited to be poll workers. It is perfect for a first-time poll worker or experienced poll worker who wants to brush up on their knowledge. 

Join us for the Philadelphia Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division for a Happy Hour on Thursday, October 17th from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Network with your fellow colleagues, unwind after a long day, and enjoy great company

This event is generously hosted by Nochumson P.C.

Our Women in the Profession Committee requests your presence at an elegant Afternoon Tea. Enjoy networking with colleagues and friends over tea, traditional finger sandwiches, scones, and other treats.

Thank you to our event sponsors:

Join the Wellness Committee and colleagues from the Montgomery County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations for this year's Wellness Walk through Wissahickon Valley Park!