"Fighting for equal access to justice and the legal profession has been part of the Philadelphia Bar Association’s mission since it was founded in 1802. We recently activated our Legislative Action Center, urging our 9,000 members to write to their legislators to advocate for SEPTA funding. We are also working with our lobbyist in Harrisburg to further emphasize the importance of SEPTA funding. We did so because the severe cuts being proposed by SEPTA would have real human impacts on our clients, the community in and around the city, and our profession."-- Chancellor Katayun Jaffari

Don't miss the opportunity to celebrate and learn with our community: Join us Oct. 9-11 at the 2025 Philadelphia Bar Association Bench-Bar & Annual Conference! Enhance your practice with top-notch CLEs, grow your network and enjoy time with your colleagues.

Virtual Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 7

Thanks to our sponsors:

Annual partners: Alevistar Legal Search, bit-x-bit, PMP PracticeMadePerfect, My Benefit Advisor, USI Affinity

Presenting sponsor: The First Judicial District of Pennsylvania

Diamond sponsor: August

Platinum sponsors: ABC Bail Bonds, Joseph L. Messa Jr. and Messa & Associates

Gold sponsors: Clinical Expert Providers, Alta Claro, Cbiz, Esquire Deposition Solutions, M&T Bank Nota, JAMS, Profitsolv

Silver sponsors: Barbagallo & Associates, Disco, Premier Vocational Experts, Wilmington University School of Law

Friends of the Bar sponsors: ALM/Law.com, Our Family Wizard, Bellia

Thursday night sponsors: CODISCOVR, COSECURE

Thank you for attending the Large Firm Management Committee's Citywide Summer Associate Event at the Water Works! We hope you enjoyed an evening of networking and socializing with your colleagues. This year, the LFMC recognized Leah George and Jonah Sho Levinson as the recipients of the Public Service Award, which honor young attorneys for their exceptional pro bono or public service work.

Thank you to our annual partners and law firms for generously sponsoring this event:

• Wealth Enhancement
• Alevistar Legal Search
• Ballard Spahr
• Blank Rome
• Bochetto Lentz
• Buchanan
• Cozen O'Connor
• Dechert
• Duane Morris
• Fisher Phillips
• Fox Rothschild
• Hogan Lovells
• Holland & Knight
• Margolis Edelstein
• Marshall Dennehey
• Morgan Lewis
• Reed Smith
• Troutman Pepper Locke
• Saul Ewing
• White & Williams

The Philadelphia Bar Association is excited to invite you to a fun night out at the ballpark to cheer on the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, September 9 at 6:45 p.m. as they take on the New York Mets!

Take advantage of this great opportunity to enjoy America’s favorite pastime with your colleagues while also raising money to benefit The Philadelphia Bar Foundation! Every ticket purchased advances the Foundation's mission of equal access to justice.

**Deadline Extended: There Is Still Time to Buy Tickets** Tickets are located throughout the ballpark; if you want to sit with a certain group, you must buy your tickets together. 

Check out details for our Phillies pregame party starting at 4pm at Xfinity Live!

Join the American Heart Association along with your colleagues, family, friends and neighbors as we come together to inspire healthy living, mental health awareness and overall well-being. Whether in-person or through a digital experience, we're going to touch more hearts, move more feet and raise more lifesaving funds than ever before through the Philadelphia Heart Walk.

The American Heart Association is committed to driving equitable health impact in our community. Equity is always at the center of our work, and it will continue to guide all that we do. By participating in the Heart Walk, your lifesaving dollars will fund research, address food insecurity and access to healthcare, and help us to better understand the root causes of health inequity in our region.

We have created the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Lawyers Have Heart Team and are hoping to get all sections/committees/Board of governors/law firms to create teams within the larger Philadelphia Bar Association “Company”

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

As markets grow more crowded and competition heats up, how can your law firm stay ahead? Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with a leading professor from Indiana University as we unpack the forces driving competitive intensity today. This interview-style webinar explores the trends, strategies, and insights you need to navigate a rapidly evolving landscape — straight from the heart of academia to your screen.

We take pride in supporting legal professionals in Philadelphia at every stage of their careers. Our members' experiences highlight the value of the Philadelphia Bar Association's resources, networking opportunities, and advocacy efforts. Whether you're a seasoned attorney, a recent law school graduate, or a law student preparing for the future, our community is here to help you thrive. Read what our members have to say about how the Philadelphia Bar Association has positively impacted their professional journeys.

The Philadelphia Bar Association is now on Bluesky! If you'd like to follow us, you can create a FREE account to keep up with the latest news and updates!

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

The Spring 2025 issue includes a Q&A with former 5x champion boxer and 6x Sports Hall of Famer Judge Jacquelyn Frazier-Lyde, a brief primer on Drone law, the importance of legal name changes, and much more,

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

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.

If you have a moment, we’d truly appreciate it if you could leave us a quick Google review. Share how your experience with the Bar Association has helped you to make connections and grow your career! It only takes a minute, and your insights can help others know what to expect. Your positive feedback helps our Association grow and continue providing the best service possible for members. 

Thank you for your support—it means the world to us!

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We enthusiastically invite you to participate in The GPALS Philadelphia Job Fair to be held on Friday, September 26, 2025.  For over 30 years, this program has provided employers with the truly unique opportunity to interview law students from University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, Villanova University, Rutgers University School of Law-Camden,  Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law, Penn State Law, Widener School of Law- Harrisburg and Widener School of Law-Commonwealth. That’s nine schools in one program!  The interviews will be virtual and will happen on one day.

The GPALS Philadelphia Job Fair is entirely free to all employers! 

The GPALS Philadelphia Job Fair is a very cost-effective and efficient method of recruiting a superior group of law students who are truly focused on your specific practice and geographic location. We publicize your opportunity to all of the students and then provide applications of interested students to you in advance of the interview date. You pre-screen the applications and select only the students that you wish to interview. We schedule all of the interviews for you. Interviews will be conducted virtually, using your virtual platform that you will provide.

We sincerely hope that you will take advantage of the GPALS Philadelphia Job Fair in your search for talented professionals for summer and post-graduate positions with your organization.

Email Gwen Tolbert, Manager of Recruitment, Center for Career Development, Rutgers Law School gtolbert@camden.rutgers.edu for a registration form.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to administrative timelines, employer registrations that are received after June 20, 2025 will result in a Resume Collection. Resumes will be collected and forwarded to you for you to contact any students you wish to interview at your office directly. 

The Philadelphia Bar Association is partnering with Carpenters’ Hall historic site to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Pennsylvania Provincial Conference in 2026. This June 1776 colonial gathering authorized the creation of Pennsylvania’s 1776 constitution and influenced the adoption of the Declaration of Independence just a week later. Due to the significance of this event, the Pennsylvania General Assembly has designated Carpenters’ Hall as the official birthplace of the Commonwealth.

We are happy to share two exciting opportunities for a quick mindfulness practice to help you get through your work week offered by mindfulness expert and attorney Courtney Schulnik!

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.

New Year. New Job? Alevistar Legal Search is a Philadelphia Bar Association Annual Partner, and the premier legal search firm in the Philadelphia area focused on partner placements, group mergers, and associate placements.

If you want to grow or take a new direction in your career in 2025, consider working with Alevistar. Some of the best jobs are never advertised and many law firms and companies turn to Alevistar to recruit and refer top candidates to fill these positions. Alevistar Legal Search has relationships with many types of law firms & organizations that rely on us to assist with their hiring process.

To learn more or set up a meeting contact Brian Levinson at 610-617-1218 or brian@alevistar.com or Jason Mandel at 610-617-1219 or jason@alevistar.com or visit www.alevistar.com.

Check out these events from the Wellness Committee!

Dive into the future with this interactive, hands-on workshop designed for Philadelphia Bar Association members. Perfect for those curious about AI, this session will break down ChatGPT and show you how to use it in practical, everyday ways—both personally and professionally. From brainstorming to industry research, you'll get hands-on experience with scenarios you can use today on your mobile or computer. Come curious, leave confident.

Join the Civil Rights Committee for a summer happy hour at City Winery! Mingle with colleagues and connect with fellow advocates in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're a longtime committee member or new to the community, this is a great opportunity to catch up, network, and unwind.

This CLE program offers fundamental guidance to attorneys with little or no experience trying federal civil cases, and acts as a refresher course for attorneys looking to brush up on best practices for federal trials. Hear practical advice on how to handle a federal trial, with a focus on the immediate pre-trial requirements and the trial itself.  The program, taught by federal court judges and experienced practitioners, provides proven trial strategies and techniques that can help you with your first or next federal trial.

Join Matteo Pistono as he discusses his new book Breathe How You Want to Feel.  Matteo will walk us through a simple how-to guide to upgrading our nervous system to live an optimal life physically, emotionally, and spiritually.