Meet your compliance requirement with us. Here's what's coming up this week:

• Legal and Procurement Collaboration on Tariffs to Manage Supply Chain Risk - Hosted by the Corporate In-House Counsel Committee - 1.0 SUB credit

• The Eastern District of Pennsylvania (EDPA) Jury Diversity Initiative - Hosted by the Office of Diversity - 1.0 SUB credit

• From Conflict to Closure: What Lawyers Can Learn from Mediators - 1.0 SUB credit

• Delete IP Law - Hosted by the Intellectual Property Committee - 1.0 SUB credit

• Section 1983 and Immunities - Hosted by the Civil Rights Committee - 1.0 SUB credit

We need your help to urge the General Assembly to enact a funding plan to close SEPTA’s $213 million budget deficit before the implementation of severe cuts to service. The cuts would not just impact those who ride SEPTA or live in the area - they would have a significant economic and access to justice impact on the entire region and on the Commonwealth as a whole.

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!

This intensive week-long program is designed for lawyers who have limited experience appearing in court. It includes three days of hands-on instruction and training (noon-4:30 p.m., Aug 18-20 at Drexel University's Kline Institute of Trial Advocacy in Center City) and mock trials on Aug. 21-22 in Philadelphia courtrooms, presided over by local judges. 

The Philadelphia Bar Association invites you and your guest(s) to join our journey through Portugal’s Old-World allure and New World splendor. Our immersive program will engage with local attorneys, scholars, and artists offering poignant commentary on the Portuguese and E.U. legal and political systems, U.S.-Portuguese trade relations, Portuguese constitutional law, art, history, architecture, religion, and much more. You do not want to miss this opportunity to experience the heart of Portugal with the ability to earn up to 7.0 substantive CLE credits**.

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

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”

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 Summer 2025 issue includes stories from members of their experiences as children of immigrants. Members also share about their civil rights journey trip where they followed in the footsteps of the Civil Rights Movement as they traveled to Montgomery, Selma and Birmingham, Alabama and Atlanta, Georgia. You'll also read about pro bono success stories - the first of a series of “pro bono success stories” which highlight the essential needs of pro bono clients and the transformative impact of work by our public interest law centers and dedicated legal volunteers.

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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As president of the Philadelphia Bar Foundation, I am constantly reminded of our shared responsibility to uphold justice, not just in principle, but in practice. This August, we embrace the theme "Justice in Action: Grantmaking and Groundwork" during one of the most meaningful moments in our annual cycle which is the launch of our grant applications for our 36 nonprofit partners. 

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.

The media landscape is more fragmented than ever, with law firms navigating an overwhelming number of platforms across digital and traditional channels. The inefficiencies caused by platform fragmentation can mean the difference between acquiring a high-quality case or wasting massive amounts of media budget. 

Check out these events from the Wellness Committee!

Fire up those brain cells! Get ready for the same thrilling trivia showdown you’ve come to love with friends and coworkers. Battle for bragging rights and claim your place in trivia history with your team’s name proudly displayed on the Quizzo Championship trophy!

This year, we’re also giving back—join us in supporting our Back-to-School Drive to help students start the year strong!

Join your friends with the Probate and Trust Law Section and their families and guests as the Philadelphia Union take on the New England Revolution at Subaru Park!

Thank you to our sponsor