It is with deep sadness that the Philadelphia Bar Association shares with its members about the passing of an esteemed member of the Philadelphia community, former President Judge Frederica Massiah-Jackson.

Please see funeral information here

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 2025 Best Of The Legal Intelligencer results are in! Thanks for voting and showing us the love ❤️

Going to the Sept. 9 Phillies game? Tailgate with us!

Bring your friends, family, and colleagues and join us for a pregame "tailgate" at Xfinity Live at 4 p.m. before the Sept. 9 Phillies game! You don't have to have tickets to the game to come to the tailgate.

Thank you to our tailgate sponsors Esquire Deposition Solutions, LLC and Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock Dodig LLP!

Share your Philadelphia Bar Association member experience with us for a chance to win a FREE 2025 Bench-Bar registration! Hotel accommodations are not included. Only one entry per member. Members of the judiciary and law students are excluded. One winner will be chosen! Will it be you?

Sweepstakes ENDS TODAY at 5pm.

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

• Get prescreened and vetted referrals in your practice area(s), with the flexibility to fit your schedule and caseload
• Make thousands of dollars extra each year
• Expand your reach, while also growing access to justice for all Philadelphians

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!

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”

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

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!

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

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.

How does your firm or organization train young lawyers? What resources and training opportunities does your firm provide? We’d love to hear from members from a range of different firms – small, mid-size, and large.

Share your submissions with us in 300-500 words to be featured in the Winter issue of The Philadelphia Lawyer magazine!

Email communications@philabar.org with your submission and headshot by November 7.

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. 

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As the academic year resumes, September calls our attention to the power of education to shape not only individual lives but the future of justice itself. Across Philadelphia, students are returning to classrooms, law schools are welcoming new and returning students, and professionals are renewing their commitments to public service. This is a season of learning, reflection, and recommitment.

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.

Help us recognize Pennsylvania’s most impactful leaders!

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Pennsylvania Impact Awards, but hurry - they close September 5th.

Each year, City & State honors socially responsible citizens whose leadership and dedication create lasting change in their communities. From public service and business to nonprofits and media, these leaders come from all sectors, but they share one thing in common: a commitment to making Pennsylvania a better place.

NOMINATION DEADLINE: September 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Consider judging Battle of the Experts, the law school mock trial competition hosted by Drexel Kline Law on Friday, 9/19 through Sunday, 9/21 at the Kline Institute of Trial Advocacy at 1200 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19107.

Here are the times of rounds (inclusive of check in and post-trial feedback):

Round 1: Friday, 9/19, 8:40 am - 12:15 pm

Round 2: Friday, 9/19, 1:40 pm - 5:15 pm

Round 3: Saturday, 9/20, 8:40 am - 12:15 pm

Round 4: Saturday, 9/20, 1:40 pm - 5:15 pm

Semi-Final: Sunday, 9/21, 8:40 am - 12:15 pm

Judge orientation will be held via Zoom on the evening of Monday, 9/15 at 7 PM. You may attend or watch a recording of the orientation prior to the tournament.   

If you have any questions, please contact Phil Pasquarello at pmp45@drexel.edu.

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™.)

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Save up to 43% OFF select major appliances and FREE DELIVERY on orders over $299*

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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!

Thank you to our sponsor