Catch up on the latest news from your Board of Governors.

Whether you've served in a Philadelphia Bar Association leadership position in the past, or this would be your first time, all are encouraged to participate in this year's Bar Association elections. 

Join the First Judicial District from 4-5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22 to learn how cases become mass torts, and the structure of the mass torts program. Additionally, you will discover the differences in how mass torts are handled on the federal vs. state level, and the different issues facing the judges overseeing mass torts in terms of coordination between federal and state judges.

Join us as Judges Hon. Dan Anders, Administrative Judge, Trial Division, and Hon. Susan Schulman, Judicial Leader, Medical Malpractice Program, discuss several important updates to the First Judicial District's medical malpractice case management program.

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

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**.

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!

Let's support our brave and dedicated U.S. service members this holiday season and show them how much the Philadelphia Bar Association cares! We are hosting a bar-wide donation drive to collect funds from the members of our Sections, Committees, Board of Governors, and Bar Staff with the challenge to see what group can show our service members the most love and gratitude. 

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.

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”

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.

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.

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

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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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.

As a volunteer mediator with CORA Good Shepherd Mediation in Philadelphia’s Eviction Diversion Program, the author helps landlords and tenants resolve disputes before they reach court, reducing eviction cases in the city by 37%. Drawing on a career of pro bono service, they find deep fulfillment in guiding parties toward fair, practical solutions—even when cases are complex or emotionally difficult.

In Pennsylvania, kids as young as 10 years old can be prosecuted as adults, and under the Commonwealth’s “direct file” statutes, children 15 and older are automatically prosecuted as adults for certain charges. This has devastating consequences for their health, emotional well-being, and futures — and makes them 34% more likely to end up back in the system upon release. 

Please join us at our 35th Annual Scholarship Reception which will be held on September 25, 2025 at The Lucy!

In addition to honoring our scholarship recipients, we will be also be celebrating Renee Garcia, City Solicitor for the City of Philadelphia, as our honoree for the event.  

The next two months at VIP are filled with trainings, clinics, and other opportunities for both new and returning volunteers to connect with VIP! Check out the calendar to learn more.

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.

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In an era where mobile devices play a central role in both personal and professional communication, mobile forensics has become essential to modern investigations. From text and voice messages to emails, documents, photos, and location data, smartphones and tablets hold key evidence that can shape the outcome of a case. 

At bit-x-bit, our mobile forensics team leverages industry-leading tools to extract, analyze, and authenticate data from mobile devices—ensuring it’s presented in a usable, court-admissible format. Utilizing ModeOne, we offer remote smartphone collections that allow for targeted extraction of specific text messages, all without the phone ever leaving the user’s hands. 

Whether you're dealing with civil litigation, criminal defense, or internal investigations, mobile forensics provides clear, objective digital evidence that supports faster, more accurate decision-making.

As mobile data becomes increasingly relevant in legal matters, incorporating mobile forensics isn’t just beneficial—it’s critical. Contact bit-x-bit to learn how our experts can support your next case.

Check out these events from the Wellness Committee!

In today’s increasingly polarized social and political climate, law firms face a growing tension between the responsibility to foster psychologically safe workplaces and the perceived risks of speaking out on divisive issues. At the same time, lawyers and legal professionals are experiencing rising rates of stress, burnout, and moral fatigue – challenges that are exacerbated by workplace cultures that may remain silent during times of societal upheaval.

Join the Federal Courts Committee, Women in the Profession Committee, and In-House Counsel Committee for a joint happy hour event with the federal judges and clerks. Come mingle with the judges and your fellow lawyers in a relaxed environment in the Becker Lobby of the U.S. Courthouse. This is a members-only event and will be on a first come, first served basis, so be sure to sign up early. The $25 fee for this event helps offset the costs for the judges and law clerks to attend.