Philadelphia Bar Association

Join us for a happy hour and Pro Bono Story Slam, part of the #NationalCelebrationofProBono! Mingle with judges, attorneys, and non-attorneys across the Philadelphia legal community, and hear inspiring stories of working with pro bono clients. Interested in sharing your pro bono story? You’ll have an opportunity to share it at the event. Stories should be your own personal pro bono experience, shared without notes, and no more than 5 minutes in length. Please RSVP by October 21 if you plan to attend; names are needed for security check-in. There is no cost to attend. Register today: https://ow.ly/UN9v50TGU7T

Join us for a discussion on defending democracy by examining the Electoral Count Reform Act. This CLE program will assess the improvements, gaps and prospects of the new 2022 law, and explore how the Electoral Count Reform Act (ECRA) would govern specific scenarios of dueling slates of electors, a state that fails to certify its presidential votes and a 12th Amendment contested election process. Register today: https://ow.ly/zE9M50TMK9m

Join us at City Winery on Tue, November 12 from 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM as we celebrate YOU - our members - with a Member Appreciation Reception and Awards Ceremony. We will celebrate our "Bar Stars" over food, drink and music. This event is free for members of the Association, but advance registration is required. Register today: https://ow.ly/GvFl50TGShM

The Philadelphia Bar Association Commission on Judicial Selection and Retention is in need of attorney volunteers to serve as part of its investigative division for the 2025 judicial election cycle. Volunteers are needed beginning this fall and winter, and volunteer opportunities would continue to be available through early-to-mid 2025. Learn more: https://ow.ly/UAyl50TA7k7

Dilworth Paxson Partner, Meredith Ferleger published an article with Philadelphia VIP and the Philadelphia Bar Association speaking on pro bono work in the Zoning Industry. “I encourage my fellow zoning lawyers to seek out opportunities for pro bono representation” Meredith stated. “There are ample pro bono clients ready to venture through the zoning process towards achieving their goals for growth or stability.” #DilworthPaxson #PhiladelphiaBarAssociation #Zoning #LandUse #PhiladelphiaVIP Read More: https://ow.ly/yzeX50TLIwc

In honor of next week's American Bar Association #nationalprobono week, we're sharing the latest edition of the Public Interest Spotlight from this month's Philadelphia Bar Association Reporter written by SeniorLAW Center pro bono volunteer and board member, John Anooshian, Esq. In this article, John talks about the “justice gap” facing low-income older adults, the responsibility of making legal services accessible to vulnerable members of the community, and his service as a SeniorLAW Center board member and as a pro bono leader at White and Williams LLP.

Celebrate individuals and groups making a positive impact on our community. Nomination deadlines are approaching for the following awards: ??Justice Sonia Sotomayor Award To be presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting Description: The Sotomayor Award recognizes an individual attorney, jurist, law firm, corporate legal department or other organization, that has made substantial and lasting contributions to the Association's goal of promoting full and equal participation and inclusion by all attorneys in Philadelphia's legal community. Deadline: Friday, October 25, 2024 ??Achievement Award To be presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting Description: The Award recognizes significant accomplishments in improving the administration of justice (preferably in Philadelphia.) Deadline: Friday, October 25, 2024 Learn more: https://ow.ly/Y8xq50TGV8n

Interested in becoming a #PhiladelphiaBarAssociation member? Join now and enjoy the full range of benefits for the rest of 2024 - and all of 2025! Join today: https://ow.ly/QmRF50TLLIG

The Commission on Judicial Selection and Retention of the Philadelphia Bar Association evaluates the qualifications of persons seeking election or appointment to the Philadelphia Common Pleas and Municipal Courts, and to Pennsylvania Appellate Courts when the candidate has a principal office or chambers in Philadelphia. Individuals who are considering filing for the 2025 primary election as judicial candidates or who wish to be considered for appointment should visit our website to obtain a Judicial Evaluation Questionnaire, the Commission’s Guidelines for Evaluation of Attorney and Judge Candidates, and the Bylaws of the Philadelphia Bar Association. In order to ensure that each candidate receives a full and fair evaluation, the completed and signed questionnaire with writing samples should be returned by Monday, December 2 to the Judicial Commission at [email protected] Under the Commission’s Guidelines, any candidates who do not participate in the Commission’s evaluation process will receive “Not Recommended” ratings if they continue to pursue either appointment or election. Visit our Judicial Commission page to learn more: https://ow.ly/CthJ50TA43l

?? Save the date! Join us at 4:30pm on Tuesday, December 10 as we introduce our 98th Chancellor Katayun Jaffari! The evening will begin with a meet-and-greet and program leading into a reception with open bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres. Stay tuned for more details.