The winner of each pool will receive a free registration for the 2026 Bench-Bar Conference. Second place in each pool will receive two tickets to our Law Day Celebration. Third place will get an Amazon Echo Dot.

Don’t forget to finish your bracket(s) before the pick deadline – Thursday, March 19 at 12:15 p.m. ET for the men’ bracket and Friday, March 20 at 12:15 p.m. ET for the women’s bracket.

Make sure to use the name and email associated with your Philadelphia Bar Association account to access the pool.

Members of the Judiciary Are Excluded From Participation in the Pools

A Celebration of America250 with Carpenters’ Hall – IN-PERSON ONLY at WHYY, 150 N. 6th St. – 1.5 SUB CLE Credits

Only a few spots remain for credit!

Carpenters’ Hall, with partners, the Philadelphia Bar Association, Public Interest Law Center, PA Humanities and media partner, WHYY present this 250th commemoration CLE program and community town hall. WHYY’s Maiken Scott will moderate a panel discussion with experienced lawyers and legal scholars exploring current issues such as public education, voting rights, the environment, reproductive rights and others that are within the jurisdiction of our state constitution.

Click here to register as a non-credit attendee.

This year's Bar Run will benefit the Anchors Foundation. Established in 2019 in honor of Carol Camp and her courageous fight against ovarian cancer, Anchors strives to ease the challenges that come with a cancer diagnosis by arranging household services for families navigating treatment, providing transportation and lodging for appointments, and funding ovarian cancer research.  

The Bar Run is a family friendly day that includes the 5K Run Individual Competition, 5K Run Team Competition, Philadelphia Bar Association Member Competition, and the Buchanan Kids Dash!

Have questions about team registration? Follow these step-by-step instructions: Team Leader Guide and Team Participant Guide

Women’s History Month is more than reflection - it’s momentum. Here’s to the women who challenge the status quo, open doors wider, and make history every single day. Happy Women's History Month!

This year is a special one as the country celebrates its 250th birthday – with Philadelphia, as the birthplace of our nation, stepping into the spotlight. Last fall, Kathryn Ott Lovell, executive director of Philadelphia250, shared the vision, priorities, and progress of the city’s Semiquincentennial celebration.

Watch the video to learn how the legal community can meaningfully support and amplify the initiative. Gain insights into the strategic goals and civic impact of Philadelphia250, opportunities for engagement by firms and other legal organizations, sponsorship, and storytelling, and ways to align organizational values with the celebration’s themes of equity, innovation, and community.

A roundup of the latest activity taking place in the Pennsylvania General Assembly.

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.

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.

What does the Constitution mean to you? As the nation celebrates the semi quincentennial, tell us how our nation’s founding document has influenced and guided you as an attorney or as an individual, or describe a personal or professional experience informed by the Constitution or one of its amendments.

Submit at 300–700-word reflection to communications@philabar.org, along with a headshot for publication in a future issue of The Philadelphia Lawyer.

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. 

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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.

Medicare law often intersects with the practice of workers compensation in situations where the injured worker (claimant) is either a Medicare beneficiary or in expectation of soon becoming Medicare-eligible. In these circumstances, practitioners must be keenly aware of Medicare’s interest and prepared to effectively advise their client of the responsibilities and risks associated with Medicare compliance.

SeniorLAW Center will soon embark upon its 50th year of service and will hold its annual Celebration of Justice March 25, 2026. I encourage everyone to attend and support its invaluable service to older adults, not just financially, which of course is always welcome, but by volunteering your time to enhance the priceless services it provides. One constant in all of our lives is that if we live, we will age. Join us in creating a world that values older people, hears their voices and works fiercely to secure their rights. 

The American Association for Justice (AAJ) is looking for lawyers in the Philadelphia area to judge our Student Trial Advocacy Competition (STAC), where law students take on the roles of attorneys and witnesses in a mock trial setting, which allows them to develop a deeper understanding of the skills and strategies needed to succeed as a trial lawyer.

AAJ is looking for lawyers from all areas of law.  AAJ membership is not required, nor is past mock trial experience. Lawyers will be judging the student’s advocacy skills. The Philadelphia region at City Hall (1400 John F Kennedy Blvd) will feature 18 teams from around the country. Each team will participate in three qualifying rounds, where they will represent both the plaintiff and defense sides of the case. From there, eight teams will advance to the semi-finals, then four teams to the finals. Two teams from the region will advance to the National Finals in New Orleans, LA March 26-29.  

We need at least three lawyers per courtroom to judge each round! 

For volunteer questions, please contact AAJ at STAC@justice.org

Philly VIP will be hosting a Small Business Legal Clinic on April 21, and we invite attorneys interested in supporting local entrepreneurs and small business owners to volunteer!

Clinic Details
Date: Tuesday, April 21
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Location: Blank Rome, 310 N. 18th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Volunteer attorneys will provide brief legal guidance to small business owners on a range of issues impacting their operations and growth. This is a great opportunity to support the small business community while offering meaningful pro bono service.

Please direct any questions to Robin Miles at rmiles@phillyvip.org.

Join us virtually on March 18th from 5:30 to 6:30pm for a public lecture titled, "The Pennsylvania Provincial Conference: Its Context in Colonial Pennsylvania Politics and Its Impact on the Continental Congress" by Christopher Pearl, Associate Professor of History and Department Chair at Lycoming College and author of Conceived in Crisis: The Revolutionary Creation of an American State. 

The virtual forum will be broadcast on YouTube.

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.

Ready to make the most of the season? With Budget’s Winter SUV Sale, you can rent a roomy, comfortable SUV for just $59/day! Whether you're gearing up for a family winter getaway, planning a snowy weekend escape, or simply need extra space for cold‑weather gear, this deal has you covered.

Don’t let this limited‑time offer pass you by—reserve your SUV today and hit the winter roads with confidence! Deal ends March 25.

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Upcoming Educational Medicare Webinar 

Turning 65 or approaching Medicare eligibility? Join us for an educational Medicare webinar designed to help you better understand your options and next steps.

When: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Time: 12:00PM

Host: Irwin Cherry, Jr., My Benefit Advisor

Register here

If you have an ethics question, please call (215) 238-6328 and a member of the Professional Guidance Committee will assist you. 

Celebrate Women’s History Month with the Women in the Profession Committee and the Women’s Rights Committee at a special joint happy hour. Enjoy great conversation, build connections, and toast to the achievements of women in our field and community.

Join us for lunch and networking tips with Solo Small!

Lunch will be provided.

Join fellow members of the Philadelphia Bar Association for a networking event hosted by M&T Bank & M&T Nota.

Join us on April 2 for a special Happy Hour hosted by the YLD as we partner with For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation to raise awareness for their upcoming walk! This event will be an opportunity to network, relax, and learn more about the incredible work that For Pete's Sake does in providing respite for cancer patients and their families.

Please consider joining our YLD team and sharing this with your networks. Below is our team page – you can sign up through the link and share the link with others: https://give.takeabreakfromcancer.org/team/809521

“The Inside Track” is a focused series of expert, peer-facilitated conversations illuminating the unique path of in-house counsel. Each session explores pivotal transitions, mindset shifts, and specialized communication strategies needed for lawyers to succeed in the corporate world. On May 8, the conversation will cover the business mindset, and adapting to think as a business-minded legal partner. Marc Esterow will be doing the welcome address on May 8.

The panelists are:

Dredeir Roberts, fractional general counsel and AI governance professional at Drédeir Law, Katherine Kelton, of Kelton Graham, LLC, and Geneva Brown, Vice President of Corporate Impact at The Cigna Group. Moderating is 2025 Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor Kathy Jaffari, shareholder at Cozen O'Connor!

Lunch will be provided by our gracious hosts, Cozen O'Connor!