The Philadelphia Bar Association Lawyer Referral and Information Service helps you expand your client base with a trusted service that has been serving the City for more than 70 years
Take advantage of our free trial period for new LRIS panel attorneys now until 12/31! We especially need attorneys for the Employment (especially union and wage & hour) and Insurance (especially health insurance) panels!
Attend our virtual candidate information session at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9 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.
News
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.
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
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**.
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”
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
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!
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.
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Thank you for attending the YLD Happy Hour & Back to School Drive: Quizzo Edition at City Winery! We hope you enjoyed a fun night of trivia with your friends and colleagues.
Congrats to the winners:
1. KPop Demon Hunters (Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Pennsylvania (APABA-PA)
2. Med School Rejects
3. Sidebar Shennanigans
Special thanks to our sponsors M&T Bank Nota and Alevistar Legal Search as well as our Quizzo master Jordan Freeman!
Features
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.
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Public Interest Spotlight
Many Philadelphians are just one unexpected event away from falling behind on their rent and suddenly facing eviction. The loss of a job, a lengthy hospitalization, or other unforeseen expenses such as funeral costs can quickly lead to eviction proceedings that create a permanent and public record that lasts long after the crisis has been resolved. The Homeless Advocacy Project (HAP) is frequently contacted by individuals whose rental applications have been repeatedly denied due to their eviction history, and as a result, are at imminent risk of becoming homeless or unable to leave their temporary city shelter. Helping clients address and resolve outstanding eviction judgments is a growing part of HAP’s legal practice.
Around Our Community
Join the Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts, League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania and other partners on September 8 for a fireside chat with the justices themselves so you can understand what’s at stake before you vote.
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.
To design a benefits package that truly meets the needs of younger employees, organizations must first gather insights from their workforce. Conducting anonymous employee benefits surveys provides valuable data on what employees value the most. Regular pulse checks every six months ensure that the company stays aligned with evolving expectations.
Featured CLEs & Events
Check out these events from the Wellness Committee!
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!
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