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• Take Action to Protect Judicial Independence: Stop House Bill 38

  The independence of Pennsylvania’s judiciary is at risk. Here’s what you need to know – and what you can do.

• A Message from Chancellor Lauren P. McKenna

  As recent events have shown us, a unified voice for the legal community is needed more than ever.

• DEADLINE EXTENDED for potential judicial candidates for 2021

  Potential judicial candidates for 2021 now have until FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, to submit evaluation materials to the Judicial Commission.

• Philadelphia Bar Association Condemns Violence at the U.S. Capitol

  Lauren P. McKenna, Esq., Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association, issued the following statement condemning the violence in Washington, D.C. today…
  

• Updated: Waiver and Jury Trial Protocols for January 2021

  The following waiver and jury trial protocols will go into effect on Monday, January 4 for the waiver program andMonday, January 25 for jury trials.
  

• Waiver and Jury Trial Protocols for January 2021

  The following waiver and jury trial protocols will go into effect on Monday, January 4 for the waiver program and Monday, January 25 for jury trials.

• Philadelphia Bar Association Sections Honor 2020 Award Winners

  The sections recognized members and community leaders for their contributions to the legal profession and the administration of justice
  

• Philadelphia Bar Association Praises Extension of City of Philadelphia Eviction Diversion Program

  Chancellor Hon. A. Michael Snyder (ret.) of the Philadelphia Bar Association issued the following statement in response to Philadelphia City Council's vote to extend the City's eviction diversion program…

• Chancellor’s Statement on PA Rules of Professional Conduct 8.4(g)

  In reaction to the U.S. District Court’s decision granting an injunction to stop enforcement of Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 8.4(g), making discrimination and harassment in the law professional misconduct, Hon. A. Michael Snyder (ret.), Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association, issued the following statement…

• Philadelphia Bar Association Community Celebrates 2020 Accomplishments and Sets Agenda for 2021

  The virtual Annual Meeting welcomed Chancellor-elect Lauren P. McKenna, partner at Fox Rothschild, and a longtime member of the Association.

• RBG, Sandra Day O’Connor and the Philadelphia Bar Association

  The winners of this year's Ruth Bader Ginsburg "Pursuit of Justice" Writing Competition Award and Sandra Day O'Connor Award continue a tradition of excellence.

• Join Us for Public Interest Law Day on Thursday, December 3

  The Philadelphia Bar Association is bringing Philadelphia's vibrant public interest community together virtually this year for the annual Public Interest Law Day.