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In February, we CELEBRATE and recognize the achievements and contributions of Black people, reflect on the past to inspire the future, and showcase the trendsetters, history-makers and innovators who influence us every day.

The Young Lawyers Division and Temple LEAP program are looking for volunteers to serve as judges for the annual city mock trial competition through the end of February. Judges, lawyers, paralegals and law students welcome!

Click below to fill out the interest form for the dates you would like to volunteer and send a follow up email with your name and contact information to leap@temple.edu. 

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 Winter 2026 issue includes a conversation with Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas President Judge Nina Wright Padilla, a pro bono success story about the community impacts of unlawful discriminatory mortgage lending practices in the Greater Philadelphia area, and introduction of the 99th Chancellor Ezra Wohlgelernter.

Within the Philadelphia Bar Association, and particularly through its Young Lawyers Division (YLD), mentorship is not an abstract ideal. It is a living, evolving commitment to ensuring that new lawyers are supported, guided, and empowered as they enter the profession.

Join The Barristers' Association of Philadelphia for its February General Body Meeting from 6-8 p.m. on February 11 at Cozen O'Connor: Attorney Michael Coard, founder of the Avenging the Ancestors Coalition and attorney Joe Tucker, founder of the Tucker Law Group, will discuss the legal, cultural, and community tools needed to ensure that Black history remains visible, accurate, and unerasable.

Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse with the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Pennsylvania (APABA-PA) at Grand Palace Restaurant in South Philadelphia, featuring a 10-course dinner, a lion dance performance by the Philadelphia Suns, and traditional live music.

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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The Philadelphia Bar Association and YLD Connections Board invite you to join Brian Levinson from Alevistar Legal Search for an informative and engaging session. The event will begin with recognition of the 2025 Diversity Scholarship recipients, followed by a presentation on navigating the legal job market and developing an effective resume. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session and engage in networking with mentors, mentees, and peers, fostering meaningful professional connections.

**advance registration is required**

We gratefully thank Alevistar for supporting this program and advancing professional development in the legal community.

Join us in celebrating the Lyon-Philadelphia exchange program!

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