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• A Unified Statement from the Philadelphia Legal Community

  We stand with the Barristers’ Association of Philadelphia in their statement about the fatal shooting of Walter Wallace, Jr., by Philadelphia police.

• Gov. Wolf Signs Philadelphia Bar Association-Backed Remote Notary Legislation

  The new law, which goes into effect immediately, provides for remote notarization of legal documents.

• Philadelphia Bar Association Celebrates Member Accomplishments in a Unique Year

  Judge Arnold “Buddy” New, Cozen O’Connor Receive Top Awards; ‘Bar Stars’ Highlight Member Contributions

• Live Webcasts Will Count Toward Live CLE Requirement in 2021

  The recent Philadelphia Bar Association-backed decision by the CLE Board allows synchronous virtual programs to count toward live learning CLE requirements in 2021.

• Philadelphia Bar Association Events to Inspire Critical Conversations about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

  Upcoming CLE webcasts will focus on cultural humility and cultural competence and racial justice and equity.

• Call to Action on Election Day

  Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor Hon. A. Michael Snyder (ret.) issued the following call to action calling on law firms to close or allow employees time off with pay to vote and act as poll workers or watchers on Election Day…

• Municipal Court Criminal Division Closes Stout Center Courtrooms on Election Day

  President Judge Patrick Dugan has announced that on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, the Municipal Court Criminal Division will administratively close Stout Center courtrooms. Cases currently scheduled that day will be rescheduled as the Sheriff’s Department will be reassigned to various security details.

• 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.