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• Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor Lauren P. McKenna Issues Statement on the Retirement Transition Announcement by Chief Justice Thomas G. Saylor

  Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor Lauren P. McKenna issued the following statement on Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas G. Saylor’s announcement that he will transfer his post to Justice Max Baer on April 1 in advance of Saylor’s constitutionally-mandated retirement on Dec. 31…

• Setting the Record Straight on the Meaning of 'Philadelphia Lawyer'

  Historically, the term Philadelphia lawyer represented excellence, high professional standards and respect for the judiciary, witnesses and opposing counsel.

• Snow Emergency -- Courts Closing, Thursday Feb. 18

  The First Judicial District has announced that all Courts are closed Thursday, February 18.

• A Message from Chancellor Lauren P. McKenna

  We have an ambitious agenda this month, including events for Black History Month, our member survey and the work of our Judicial Commission.

• Courts Closed - Tuesday, February 2

  The First Judicial District has announced that all Courts are closed Tuesday, February 2, 2021.

• Philadelphia Bar Association Offices Closed Feb. 1 Due to Inclement Weather

  The Philadelphia Bar Association offices will be closed on Monday, Feb. 1, due to inclement weather conditions. Please be safe.

• Snow Emergency -- Courts Closing, Monday Feb. 1

  The First Judicial District has announced that all Courts are closed Monday, February 1 due to a snow emergency.

• 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.