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• Hon. Lisette Shirdan-Harris and Hon. Sheila Woods-Skipper Appointed Administrative Judges

  The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania has announced the appointments of the Honorable Lisette Shirdan-Harris as Administrative Judge of the Trial Division, and the Honorable Sheila Woods-Skipper as Administrative Judge of the Orphans' Court Division, effective November 2.
  

• Deadline Extended to October 22: We want YOU to Run for Board of Governors

  The deadline to complete nomination forms for Board of Governors members and officers has been extended until October 22. This extension is a result of the challenges that accompany collecting signatures without the ability to have in-person meetings at the Association. The deadline of October 15 remains for YLD candidates.

• Philadelphia Bar Association Condemns Resolution Calling for Impeachment of PA Supreme Court Justice Wecht

  Chancellor Hon. A. Michael Snyder (ret.) issued the following statement condemning a resolution calling for impeachment of PA Supreme Court Justice Wecht…

• 2020 Philadelphia Celebration of National Pro Bono Week!

  Members of the Philadelphia legal community are invited to participate in a wide range of pro bono training and educational events that will be held to commemorate the American Bar Association’s National Pro Bono Celebration, a coordinated national effort that will be held during the week of October 25-31 to encourage and support local efforts to expand the delivery of pro bono legal services.

• Nominations Due October 29 for Citizens Bank Achievement Award

  Nominations are being accepted for the 2020 Citizens Bank Achievement Award. Nominations should be made in writing. Please include a detailed statement setting forth the reasons why you are recommending the nominee for this Award and any other information you feel is relevant.

• FJD Municipal Court - Notice to the Bar

  HONORABLE JOFFIE PITTMAN APPOINTED SUPERVISING JUDGE OF MC CRIMINAL DIVISION - HONORABLE MATTHEW S. WOLF APPOINTED SUPERVISING JUDGE OF MC CIVIL DIVISION

• FJD Sets Protocol, Schedule for Civil Non-Jury Trials

  Administrative Judge Allen and Supervising Judge Shirdan-Harris have issued a Notice to the Bar setting the protocol beginning October 5 for non-jury trials during the Judicial Emergency. The Notice includes a list of matters to be scheduled for trial.