Meet the candidates for the 2025 Bar Elections. We have uncontested races for the line offices, but contested races for the Board of Governors and YLD Executive Committee.

Get to know the candidates at our upcoming Elections Forum:

Forum 2 on Wed., November 19, 2025 will involve both Board of Governors and YLD Executive Committee candidates - REGISTER NOW

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!

A proposed amended version of the Philadelphia Bar Association bylaws were adopted by the Board of Governors at the September 16, 2025, meeting (pursuant to Section 12.1.1.1 of the current bylaws) and are being submitted to the membership per Section 12.1.2. The amended bylaws will be presented to the membership for approval as part of our upcoming Bar election.

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**.

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.

We want to run your photos in The Philadelphia Lawyer! Here is what we're looking for: In honor of America's sesquicentennial in 2026, we would like to see photos of what it means to you to live in Philadelphia, the birthplace of our country. Whether its photos of favorite historic sites or images that bring to mind the ideals upon which our country was founded, please send them our way. Send photos, along with a sentence or two about their meaning, to us at communications@philabar.org. Photos should be sent at the highest possible resolution.

If you need to coordinate an alternate way to transmit your photo, email Diana George at dgeorge@philabar.org or Rachel Kipp at rkipp@philabar.org with the subject line "Philadelphia Lawyer Photo Essay."

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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The Fall 2025 issue includes a part two of stories from members of their experiences as children of immigrants. You can also get to know the new executive director of the Philadelphia Bar Association, Christie Jones. Members also shared their favorite hobbies outside of work to help them feel rejuvenated and prevent burnout.

Whenever my wife Gia visits a restaurant for the first time and something bad happens – such as a screwed up reservation, sub-par service, or mediocre food - she jokes that it is “dead to her.” One such scenario happened shortly after Alice opened in our Bella Vista neighborhood a few years ago. We had a lovely birthday dinner planned with our pals “Nigel” and “Lola”, but Alice switched its reservation platform and lost Lola’s reservation. Accordingly, Alice became dead to us. For years.  

Every year, the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (“DEI”) Committee of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association recognizes a deserving law student to receive the DEI Scholarship for assistance with spring semester tuition. 

For the last several years, our firm has partnered with the Pennsylvania Innocence Project (PAIP) to challenge the wrongful conviction and sentence of life in prison imposed on our client for second degree murder, robbery, and criminal conspiracy.  This summer, following negotiations with the district attorney prompted by DNA testing that excluded our client’s DNA from the crime scene, the court ordered the client’s immediate release—25 years to the day after he had been arrested for the crime.  

Every year HIAS PA helps our newest arrivals celebrate their first Thanksgiving by inviting them to a meal prepared and served by our volunteers. Together we break bread, teach the newcomers about this uniquely American holiday and celebrate being together.

The 2025 Philly Justice Awards reminds us that justice is not achieved by few, but by the devotion of all. We extend our gratitude to Philadelphia’s legal community from individual lawyers in private practice, government, nonprofit organizations, and bar associations. We would like to thank the professionals from large, medium, and small firms, in-house counsel, judges, and court staff, our partners in legal industry businesses, and dedicated paraprofessionals. Thank you for your unwavering dedication to advancing equal justice for all. 

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.

As the American workplace continues to evolve, so too does the legal and cultural expectation that employers support their employees during times of illness, injury, or family needs.  One of the most significant shifts in employee benefits policy in recent years is the emergence and expansion of state-mandated-disability insurance and paid leave programs. 

The 2025 Tax Section Annual Meeting will begin with a two-part CLE program that includes the all-important ethics credit. After the CLE concludes, join Association Tax Section members and colleagues to address the business of the Section and annual elections of the Tax Council, a keynote address, and an in-person reception. 

The Real Property Section invites you to join them on Tuesday, November 18, at the Pyramid Club for an evening of networking and recognition.

We will proudly recognize and celebrate the achievements of our 2025 honorees, presenting the prestigious Ominsky Award and the Good Deed Award.

Join us on Wednesday, December 3 for our 2025 Workers' Compensation Section Holiday Celebration! We will be collecting toy donations for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots program in Philadelphia. Please consider bringing a new, unwrapped toy to help brighten the holidays for children in our community.

Join the Philadelphia Bar Association's Wellness Committee for an inspiring evening of candle making and positive affirmations at State of Being Candle Store!

This BYOB candle-making class invites you to design two custom affirmation candles. Explore the curated scent wall, learn to blend your own signature fragrance, and uncover the science behind affirmations. You’ll leave with two beautifully handcrafted candles, each infused with your personal intention and positive energy.

Join the Probate and Trust Law Section for it's Annual Meeting and Reception on Thursday, December 4, at the Westin Philadelphia. Connect with colleagues, reflect on the year's accomplishments, and enjoy an evening of conversation.

Celebrate the season with us! On December 9, the Family Law Section Annual Reception returns to the elegant Arts Ballroom. Reconnect with friends, enjoy good company. We will also recognize the Honorable Deborah Canty, our 2025 recipient of the Herbert R. Weiman Sr. & Jr. Award