We can't wait to celebrate YOU – join us for a week of special programming, giveaways and more! Here is a list of what's happing during Member Appreciation Week:
Special thanks to event sponsor: Esquire Deposition Solutions
More to come!
The firm is a stalwart supporter of all aspects of our Association, including having 100% membership, having attorneys serve in leadership positions, participating in our Lawyer Referral and Information Service, and more! Feldman Shepherd, you are truly a champion of our community and we can't wait to honor you at our Member Appreciation Reception on Nov. 12!
News
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!
The Philadelphia Bar Association Commission on Judicial Selection and Retention is in need of attorney volunteers to serve as part of its investigative division for the 2025 judicial election cycle. Volunteers are needed beginning this fall and winter, and volunteer opportunities would continue to be available through early-to-mid 2025.
The Commission on Judicial Selection and Retention of the Philadelphia Bar Association evaluates the qualifications of persons seeking election or appointment to the Philadelphia Common Pleas and Municipal Courts, and to Pennsylvania Appellate Courts when the candidate has a principal office or chambers in Philadelphia.
Individuals who are considering filing for the 2025 primary election as judicial candidates or who wish to be considered for appointment, should visit the Judicial Commission page on the Philadelphia Bar Association website to obtain a Judicial Evaluation Questionnaire, the Commission’s Guidelines for Evaluation of Attorney and Judge Candidates, and the Bylaws of the Philadelphia Bar Association.
In order to ensure that each candidate receives a full and fair evaluation, the completed and signed questionnaire with writing samples should be returned by TOMORROW to the Judicial Commission at judicialcomm@philabar.org
Under the Commission’s Guidelines, any candidates who do not participate in the Commission’s evaluation process will receive “Not Recommended” ratings if they continue to pursue either appointment or election.
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.
Features
A roundup of the latest activity taking place in the Pennsylvania General Assembly.
We want to hear from you! Do you have a legal analysis article idea or a story to share about a memorable case, social issues, travel or even pop culture, fiction or poetry? Share your submission with us to be featured in a future issue of The Philadelphia Lawyer magazine!
Email communications@philabar.org with the subject line: Magazine submission
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.
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.
Around Our Community
HIAS PA is pleased to present, right on time for the election, a virtual conversation with Professor Exequiel Hernandez, author of "The Truth About Immigration". The conversation will be held virtually on October 28, 2024 at 8 p.m.
Professor Hernandez' work is the most important book in this moment regarding immigrants, immigration and the importance of both for this country. It is packed with more than a decade of nonpartisan research and is a critical must read for anyone who needs the facts about immigration before the election. If you don't have time to read though, tuning into the conversation is the next best thing!
The event is free and open to the public.
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.
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.
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.
Through the Bar Association's partnership with Wealth Enhancement Group, members get access to WEG's extensive specialization in financial wellness and trust management through continuing legal education programs (CLEs), lunch-and-learns, thought leadership, and other opportunities.
Don't let outdated billing practices cost you clients. Download TimeSolv's “Beyond the Billable Hour” guide to learn how to offer flexible payment options that meet today's demands.
As a legal professional, navigating the complex world of accounting can be a challenge. But with the right tools and knowledge, you can ensure your law firm's financial health.
CosmoLex is proud to offer its Accounting Terms Cheat Sheet, a valuable resource for attorneys at all levels. This easy-to-understand infographic provides clear and concise definitions of key accounting terms, from assets and liabilities to revenue and expenses.
By familiarizing yourself with these concepts, you can make more informed decisions about your firm's finances and improve your overall business management.
Don't let accounting jargon hold you back. Download your free copy of the Accounting Terms Cheat Sheet today and take control of your firm's financial future.
Featured CLEs & Events
This timely CLE program will address a few of the more challenging issues you may face and provide training on de-escalation strategies and techniques to ensure a safe and peaceful voting environment. This program offers an opportunity to hear answers from an experienced election official on your last-minute questions before serving as a poll worker.
Attend this program to hear guidance to be better prepared to perform poll worker duties on Election Day and best serve the voters.
Attend in-person or virtually for a face-paced, in-depth afternoon on practical topics to help attorneys successfully advocate for clients in federal court. In-person attendees are invited to join colleagues and Eastern District of Pennsylvania Judges for a "meet and greet" reception immediately following the conference!
Join the Philadelphia Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division along with the South Asian Bar Association and the Asian Pacific American Bar Association for a happy hour on Thursday, November 14 at 6:00pm.
*Advanced registration is required prior to Monday, November 11*
Join the Mid-Size Firm Management Committee on Thursday, November 21 for an hour of discussion about the perils of AI followed by a complimentary happy hour! The roundtable discussion will be led by Veda Shamsid-Deen, Esquire, Co-Founder, COO - ARConnex Inc. and Founder-T3 Creators Collective, LLC., who specialized in innovation, and emerging technology. Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to revolutionize the legal industry, offering unprecedented tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of law firm operations. However, without a proper roadmap, AI adoption can lead to significant challenges, particularly for midsize law firms.
