News

August

• Workers' Compensation Compliance Crusher: 2021 Update on Hot Topics in Workers' Compensation Practice
  August 02, 2021

July

• Philadelphia Bar Association Issues Statement on Amendment to Rule 8.4(g)
  July 27, 2021
• Law Students: Enter the 2021 Ruth Bader Ginsburg Pursuit of Justice Legal Writing Competition
  July 07, 2021

June

• Jean Chey, Esquire to Receive the 21st Annual Martha Hampton Award
  June 22, 2021
• Nominations Now Open: Justice William J. Brennan Jr. Distinguished Jurist Award
  June 22, 2021
• Philadelphia Bar Association Statement Condemning Rising Incidences of Anti-Semitism
  June 21, 2021
• Philadelphia Bar Association Statement Supporting Passage of the PA Fairness Act
  June 17, 2021
• Watch: Chancellor's Forum on COVID-19's Impact on the Legal Profession
  June 15, 2021
• Register Now: 2021 Bench-Bar and Annual Conference
  June 15, 2021
• Watch: Webinar for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
  June 15, 2021
• ICYMI: Chancellor’s Forum on The 50th Anniversary of Pennsylvania’s Equal Rights Amendment
  June 11, 2021
• Philadelphia Bar Association Remembers Longtime Member Andrew Stern
  June 01, 2021

May

• Spring Quarterly Focuses on Best Practices for the Return to Work
  May 27, 2021
• 3 Philadelphia Bar Association "Highly Recommended" Candidates Win Election; 7 "Recommended" Win
  May 21, 2021
• Our May 2021 Charity is Liberty USO
  May 20, 2021
• Workers' Compensation Section Hosts CLE: Understanding Implicit Bias on Friday, May 21
  May 20, 2021
• Essay: Cutting funds for eviction prevention is a step back - WHYY
  May 14, 2021
• Help Us Elect Qualified Judges
  May 12, 2021
• Philadelphia Bar Association Releases Voter Guide for 2021 Judicial Races
  May 04, 2021

April

• Nominations Now Open for 2021 Justice Sonia Sotomayor Diversity Award
  April 29, 2021
• Take Action Philly Event on Redistricting and Gerrymandering Will Discuss How Citizens Can Impact the Process
  April 22, 2021
• Philadelphia Bar Association Issues Statement on Guilty Verdict in the Derek Chauvin Case
  April 20, 2021
• Philadelphia Bar Association Issues Statement Supporting PA Constitutional Amendment Barring Discrimination Based on Race or Ethnicity
  April 16, 2021
• Our April 2021 Charity is Philadelphia Children’s Alliance
  April 14, 2021
• Philadelphia Bar Association Remembers Longtime Member Richard Sprague
  April 09, 2021
• The Mechanics of Trying an Occupational Disease Case
  April 09, 2021
• Philadelphia Bar Association Leadership Remembers Former Chancellor Doreen Davis
  April 08, 2021
• Volunteers Needed: Here’s How You Can Participate in 2021 Law Week
  April 05, 2021
• ‘Women in Political Leadership’ Panelists Stress the Importance of Partnerships Between Government and the Legal Community
  April 01, 2021

March

• Watch District Attorney Candidates’ Forum
  March 31, 2021
• Announcement for 21st Annual Martha Hampton Award
  March 29, 2021
• Notice to the Bar: Hon. Lucretia C. Clemons Appointed Supervising Judge – Trial Division – Criminal Section; Hon. Leon W. Tucker Assigned to Trial Division – Commerce Program
  March 22, 2021
• Philadelphia Bar Association Statement Condemning Violence Against the Asian Community
  March 19, 2021
• Philadelphia Bar Association Disappointed Rule 8.4(g) Will Not Be Implemented in Pennsylvania
  March 19, 2021
• Coalition Led by Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor Lauren McKenna and PBA President David Schwager Request Gov. Wolf Include Lawyers Working in Congregate Settings in Phase 1B
  March 18, 2021
• Notice to the Bar: Civil, Criminal and Orphans’ Court Electronic Filing Systems Restored
  March 17, 2021
• Notice to the Bar: Electronic Filing Service Interruption
  March 16, 2021
• Watch Discovery Court-Zoom Training
  March 12, 2021
• March 31 Member Event to Feature Women in Political Leadership
  March 05, 2021
• Philadelphia Bar Association District Attorney Candidates’ Forum
  March 04, 2021
• Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor Lauren P. McKenna Issues Statement on the Retirement Transition Announcement by Chief Justice Thomas G. Saylor
  March 02, 2021

February

• Setting the Record Straight on the Meaning of 'Philadelphia Lawyer'
  February 19, 2021
• Snow Emergency -- Courts Closing, Thursday Feb. 18
  February 17, 2021
• A Message from Chancellor Lauren P. McKenna
  February 10, 2021
• Courts Closed - Tuesday, February 2
  February 01, 2021

January

• Philadelphia Bar Association Offices Closed Feb. 1 Due to Inclement Weather
  January 31, 2021
• Snow Emergency -- Courts Closing, Monday Feb. 1
  January 31, 2021
• Take Action to Protect Judicial Independence: Stop House Bill 38
  January 15, 2021
• A Message from Chancellor Lauren P. McKenna
  January 08, 2021
• DEADLINE EXTENDED for potential judicial candidates for 2021
  January 07, 2021
• Philadelphia Bar Association Condemns Violence at the U.S. Capitol
  January 06, 2021

December

• Updated: Waiver and Jury Trial Protocols for January 2021
  December 30, 2020
• Waiver and Jury Trial Protocols for January 2021
  December 23, 2020
• Philadelphia Bar Association Sections Honor 2020 Award Winners
  December 21, 2020
• Philadelphia Bar Association Praises Extension of City of Philadelphia Eviction Diversion Program
  December 10, 2020
• Chancellor’s Statement on PA Rules of Professional Conduct 8.4(g)
  December 09, 2020
• Philadelphia Bar Association Community Celebrates 2020 Accomplishments and Sets Agenda for 2021
  December 08, 2020

November

• RBG, Sandra Day O’Connor and the Philadelphia Bar Association
  November 20, 2020
• Join Us for Public Interest Law Day on Thursday, December 3
  November 20, 2020
• Philadelphia Bar Association Congratulates Rep. Joanna McClinton on Being Elected Pennsylvania’s First Female House Minority Leader
  November 19, 2020
• Philadelphia Bar Association Calls for Pa. Judicial Center to Be Renamed for Former Chief Justice Robert N. C. Nix, Jr.
  November 18, 2020
• Philadelphia Bar Association Joins Pennsylvania Nonprofits in Call for Upholding the Integrity of the Election
  November 13, 2020
• Workers' Compensation Section Lunch and Learn, Charitable Collection for St. John’s Hospice & Recognition of WCJ Scott Olin’s Retirement – November 20
  November 11, 2020
• Philadelphia Bar Association Calls for Every Vote to be Counted in Pennsylvania
  November 02, 2020
• Hon. Daniel J. Anders Appointed Supervising Judge - Trial Division
  November 02, 2020

October

• Gov. Wolf Signs Philadelphia Bar Association-Backed Remote Notary Legislation
  October 29, 2020
• A Unified Statement from the Philadelphia Legal Community
  October 29, 2020
• Philadelphia Bar Association Celebrates Member Accomplishments in a Unique Year
  October 28, 2020
• Philadelphia Bar Association Events to Inspire Critical Conversations about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  October 26, 2020
• Live Webcasts Will Count Toward Live CLE Requirement in 2021
  October 26, 2020
• Call to Action on Election Day
  October 22, 2020
• Municipal Court Criminal Division Closes Stout Center Courtrooms on Election Day
  October 20, 2020
• Hon. Lisette Shirdan-Harris and Hon. Sheila Woods-Skipper Appointed Administrative Judges
  October 16, 2020
• Deadline Extended to October 22: We want YOU to Run for Board of Governors
  October 14, 2020
• Philadelphia Bar Association Condemns Resolution Calling for Impeachment of PA Supreme Court Justice Wecht
  October 08, 2020
• Workers' Compensation Section Lunch and Learn & Charitable Collection for Women Against Abuse – October 30
  October 07, 2020
• Workers’ Compensation Section 5th Annual Happy Hour – October 30
  October 07, 2020
• 2020 Philadelphia Celebration of National Pro Bono Week!
  October 05, 2020

September

• Nominations Due October 29 for Citizens Bank Achievement Award
  September 30, 2020
• FJD Municipal Court - Notice to the Bar
  September 30, 2020
• FJD Sets Protocol, Schedule for Civil Non-Jury Trials
  September 25, 2020
• Justice Ginsburg's Funeral Service at the Supreme Court
  September 24, 2020
• Nominations are being accepted for the Philadelphia Bar Association's prestigious Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Award
  September 23, 2020
• Remembering Justice Ginsburg - A Light Extinguished
  September 21, 2020
• Workers' Compensation Section Lunch and Learn & Charitable Collection for Children’s Village – September 18
  September 16, 2020
• Statement from Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor on First Responders
  September 11, 2020
• Phila. Courts Set Protocol for Discovery Motions
  September 11, 2020
• 2020 Philadelphia Bar Association Election: Petitions Due Oct. 15
  September 10, 2020
• SEPTA Victim of Malware Attack, All Court of Common Pleas – Trial Division SEPTA Cases Deferred Until Nov. 30
  September 02, 2020

August

• Philadelphia Bar Association Statement in Praise of Affinity Bar Associations’ Collective Statement Condemning Racism
  August 31, 2020
• Voter's Guide
  August 28, 2020
• Applications for the 2021 Board Observer Program now Open!
  August 18, 2020
• 100th Anniversary of the Ratification of the 19th Amendment
  August 18, 2020
• Chancellor Hon. A. Michael Snyder (ret.) to Receive the 20th Anniversary Martha Hampton Award
  August 17, 2020
• Workers' Compensation Section Compliance Crusher CLE & Virtual Charity Crusher for Alex’s Lemonade Stand, Juvenile Law Center and Caring for Friends – August 21
  August 17, 2020
• Justice William J. Brennan Jr. Distinguished Jurist Award
  August 13, 2020
• Philadelphia Bar Association Supports Limited Diploma Privilege for Individuals Currently Registered for Bar Exam
  August 05, 2020
• Announcement of the Death of Judge Leon Katz
  August 05, 2020
• Statement About Philadelphia NAACP Executive Director Rodney Muhammad
  August 05, 2020
• Take Action Philly Virtual Panel, Aug. 19
  August 04, 2020
• Honorable Lisette Shirdan-Harris Appointed Supervising Judge of Trial Division - Civil Section
  August 04, 2020

July

• Fall Civil Jury Trials Postponed, Non-Jury Trials Held Remotely
  July 28, 2020
• Statement on the Right to Peaceably Assemble
  July 24, 2020
• Affidavit of CARES Act Compliance Required in Evictions
  July 17, 2020
• Dr. Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham to Deliver Lecture on 19th Amendment at Summer Quarterly Virtual Meeting
  July 15, 2020
• Statement in Response to FJD Release of CURE Study
  July 14, 2020
• Reggie Shuford to Receive Diversity Award at Summer Quarterly Virtual Meeting
  July 12, 2020
• Wolf Issues Exec. Order Extending Moratorium on Foreclosures and Evictions Through Aug. 31
  July 09, 2020
• 2020 PA Bar Exam to be Done Remotely in October
  July 09, 2020
• Phila. Civil Courts Set Protocol for Discovery Motions
  July 08, 2020

June

• Statement on the Restoration of Funding for the Philadelphia Eviction Prevention Program
  June 26, 2020
• Commerce Court: New Program to Help Businesses, Nonprofits Impacted by COVID-19
  June 23, 2020
• Bench-Bar 2020 Cancelled
  June 18, 2020
• Philadelphia Bar Associations Offices Closed Friday, June 19
  June 18, 2020
• Philadelphia Bar Association Statement on the Supreme Court Affirming Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Protected Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
  June 16, 2020
• Phila. Courts Set Protocol for Compulsory Arbitration Program
  June 11, 2020
• PA Supreme Court Adopts Rule to Prohibit Bias, Discrimination, Harassment
  June 10, 2020
• Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg "Pursuit of Justice" Legal Writing Competition
  June 05, 2020
• Re-Opening Task Force
  June 04, 2020
• June 3: City Hall and CJC Closed; Critical Court Services Operating
  June 03, 2020
• Young Lawyers Division to Receive Young Scholars Corporate Partner Award
  June 03, 2020
• FJD: Updated Operations for June 4 & 5
  June 03, 2020
• Philadelphia Bar Association Statement on George Floyd's Death
  June 02, 2020
• Philadelphia Courts Closed Today
  June 01, 2020

May

• Re-Opening Task Force
  May 29, 2020
• President Judge Fox Cancels June Criminal Trials and Hearings; Amends Reopening Protocols
  May 21, 2020
• The Philadelphia Bar Association Offers Video Mental Health Counseling as New Benefit for Members
  May 18, 2020
• Diversity Award Nominations Due May 29
  May 15, 2020
• All Philadelphia Common Pleas Civil Trials Through July 6 Postponed
  May 13, 2020
• ABA Leads Call for Federal Emergency Relief for Bar Associations
  May 12, 2020
• Governor's Executive Order Stays Eviction and Foreclosure Proceedings Until July 10
  May 07, 2020
• FJD Notice To The Bar: Protocol For Discovery Motions During Judicial Emergency Created By COVID-19
  May 06, 2020
• Statement on the Nomination of Judge Justin Walker to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
  May 05, 2020
• FJD Notice to the Bar: Protocol for Case Management Conferences Postponed During COVID-19 Judicial emergency
  May 01, 2020
• Statement by the Philadelphia Bar Association on Civil Trial Litigation in the Court of Common Pleas of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania
  May 01, 2020

April

• FJD Notice to the Bar: Protocol for Settlement Conferences Postponed During COVID 19 Judicial Emergency
  April 30, 2020
• Filing of Cases to Toll the Statute of Limitation
  April 30, 2020
• PA Supreme Court Allows Limited Practice, Bar Exam Postponed to September
  April 28, 2020
• PA Supreme Court Extends Judicial Emergency to June 1, Sets Parameters for Reopening Beginning May 4 Unless More Restrictive Local Order Applies
  April 28, 2020
• Law Office Closure Exceptions Expanded to Address Critical Needs
  April 28, 2020
• Philadelphia Courts Closed Through May 29, Evictions Stayed, Sheriff’s Sales Postponed
  April 22, 2020
• Remote Notarization of All Documents Legal in Pennsylvania Until 60 Days After COVID-19 Disaster Emergency Expires
  April 20, 2020
• ABA Day Digital April 22-23
  April 20, 2020
• Philadelphia Trial Division: All Civil Trials with Dates Certain of June 1 Postponed
  April 16, 2020
• PA Supreme Court Waives Six Credit Limit on Distance Learning
  April 15, 2020
• Nominations Sought: Justice Sonia Sotomayor Diversity Award
  April 15, 2020
• Philadelphia Trial Division Postpones Trials, Arbitrations, Civil Court Events
  April 15, 2020
• Philadelphia Bar Association Statement on Pennsylvania Bar Exam Administration and Licensing in light of Covid-19
  April 13, 2020
• Remote Pro Bono Opportunities With Philadelphia Bar Association Legal Aid Nonprofit Partners
  April 09, 2020
• Resources for Financial Assistance
  April 07, 2020
• PA Allows Remote Notarization of Some Documents During COVID-19 Pandemic
  April 04, 2020
• Suburban County Courts Extend Judicial Emergency Declarations
  April 03, 2020
• Coronavirus Courses for Your Practice
  April 02, 2020
• Philadelphia Declaration of Judicial Emergency Extended to May 1
  April 02, 2020
• Hearing and Process Changes for Workers' Compensation Practitioners
  April 01, 2020
• PA Supreme Court Extends Judicial Emergency - All Courts Closed to Public Through April 30
  April 01, 2020

March

• Philadelphia Bar Association Statement on COVID-19 and Racism
  March 26, 2020
• Solo Practitioners, Small Firms Encouraged to Apply for Grants and Loans through New City Fund and SBA
  March 23, 2020
• Governor’s Office Clarifies Exceptions to Law Office Closures
  March 23, 2020
• First Judicial District of Pennsylvania Notice to the Bar Re: Postponement of Civil Jury Trials Date Certain Scheduled for Monday, April 6, 2020
  March 22, 2020
• City Issues Stay at Home Order Clarifying Restrictions on Business Activity in Philadelphia
  March 22, 2020
• FREE Webinar - Adapt Your Practice: Ramping up Remote Working Capabilities During the Coronavirus Pandemic - March 20
  March 19, 2020
• Governor Wolf Orders All Law Offices to Close
  March 19, 2020
• Pa Supreme Court Closes all Courts to the Public for Non-Essential Functions
  March 18, 2020
• Temporarily Closing Our Physical Office for the Foreseeable Future
  March 17, 2020
• Philadelphia Bar Association Releases Statement on Announced Court Closures Due to COVID-19
  March 16, 2020
• Philadelphia Bar Association Statement on Court Actions Due to COVID-19
  March 16, 2020
• WCOA update - All offices closed
  March 16, 2020
• Philadelphia Bar Association Statement on Temporary Hold Order
  March 14, 2020
• An Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
  March 13, 2020
• First Judicial District of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia Courts) Notice to the Bar Message From the Administrative Governing Board Re: COVID - 19
  March 11, 2020
• Philadelphia Bar Association Statement on ICE Arrests within Courthouses
  March 09, 2020
• Philadelphia Bar Association Coronavirus Response
  March 06, 2020

February

• Philadelphia Bar Association Calls for an End to Unwarranted Attacks on the U.S. Judiciary
  February 26, 2020
• Statement from Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor on Allegheny County Judge’s Alleged Racially Derogatory Comments
  February 12, 2020
• Spring Quarterly Meeting March 25 at The Lucy
  February 10, 2020
• Workers' Compensation Section Lunch and Learn & Charitable Collection for PAWS – February 21
  February 10, 2020

January

• Get Admitted to U.S. Supreme Court on May 4, 2020
  January 29, 2020
• Workers' Compensation Section Lunch and Learn & Charitable Collection for St. John’s Hospice – January 24
  January 17, 2020
• Board of Governors Adopts a Resolution at December Meeting
  January 06, 2020

December

• Wesley R. Payne, IV Elected Vice Chancellor; 5 Gain Board of Governor Seats
  December 12, 2019

November

• Philadelphia Bar Association Applauds City Council for Passage of Historic Right to Counsel Bill
  November 14, 2019
• 2019 Annual Meeting Introducing Our 93rd Chancellor Hon. A. Michael Snyder (Ret.) Dec. 12
  November 14, 2019
• Workers’ Compensation Section Annual Holiday Celebration – December 4
  November 13, 2019
• Workers’ Compensation Section Lunch and Learn & Charitable Collection – November 22
  November 13, 2019
• Nov. 18-22: 2019 Member Appreciation Week!
  November 08, 2019

October

• Board of Governors Adopts a Resolution at October Meeting
  October 24, 2019
• 2019 Celebrate Pro Bono: Oct. 20-26
  October 18, 2019

September

• Board of Governors Adopts a Resolution at September Meeting
  September 27, 2019
• Board of Governors Meeting: Tuesday, September 24, 2019 (Agenda)
  September 24, 2019
• Pro Bono Week Happy Hour Oct. 3
  September 20, 2019
• Workers’ Compensation Section Lunch and Learn & Charitable Collection – September 13
  September 06, 2019

August

• Chancellor's Forum: When They See Us - The Case of the 'Central Park Five' Sept. 16
  August 23, 2019

July

• Workers' Compensation Section Lunch and Learn & Charitable Collection – August 9
  July 25, 2019
• Board of Governors Meeting: Thursday, July 25, 2019 (Agenda)
  July 24, 2019
• First Judicial District of Pennsylvania Notice to the Bar Re: Civil and Orphans' Court Electronic Filing
  July 01, 2019

June

• First Judicial District of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia Courts) Notice to the Bar Re: Electronic Filing Application
  June 25, 2019
• Philadelphia Bar Association Becomes First in the Nation, Five-Time Winner of Prestigious American Bar Association Award
  June 24, 2019
• Philadelphia Bar Association Statement on Passage of City Budget with $1.5 Million for Low-Income Tenant Legal Defense
  June 14, 2019
• Workers' Compensation Section Spring Party – June 19, 2019
  June 12, 2019
• First Judicial District of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia Courts) Notice to the Bar
  June 03, 2019

May

• Board of Governors Adopts Two Resolutions at May Meeting
  May 31, 2019
• First Judicial District of Pennsylvania Notice
  May 28, 2019
• Board of Governors Meeting: Thursday, May 30, 2019 (Agenda)
  May 24, 2019
• 3 Philadelphia Bar Association ‘Highly Recommended’ Candidates Win Election; 4 ‘Recommended’ Win
  May 21, 2019
• Follow Philadelphia Bar Association Ratings at May 21st Primary
  May 16, 2019
• Philadelphia Bar Association Applauds Philadelphia City Council’s Proposed Civil Right-to-Counsel Ordinance
  May 09, 2019
• Philadelphia Bar Association Releases Final Slate of Judicial Ratings Ahead of May 21st Primary
  May 08, 2019

April

• 2019 Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg “Pursuit of Justice” Legal Writing Competition
  April 26, 2019
• Board of Governors Adopts Three Resolutions at April Meeting
  April 26, 2019
• Come celebrate with the 2019 Martha Hampton award winner, Puddy Toland, at the WC Annual Awards luncheon on Friday, May 3, 2019
  April 25, 2019
• Board of Governors Meeting: Thursday, April 25, 2019 (Agenda)
  April 24, 2019
• Volunteers Needed for May 21 Primary
  April 22, 2019
• Law Week 2019 Brings the Philadelphia Bar Association to the Community At-Large
  April 15, 2019
• Philadelphia Bar Association Launches ElectQualifiedJudges.com, Online Voter Education Tool
  April 05, 2019

March

• Board of Governors Adopts a Resolution at March Meeting
  March 29, 2019
• The deadline for nominations for the 2019 Martha J. Hampton award is April 5, 2019
  March 27, 2019
• Workers' Compensation Section Lunch and Learn & Charitable Collection for Philadelphia Children's Alliance – April 12
  March 27, 2019
• Board of Governors Meeting: Thursday, March 28, 2019 (Agenda)
  March 27, 2019
• The 2019 Irvin Stander Award Application Period Has Been Extended to March 29, 2019
  March 08, 2019
• Philadelphia Bar Association Statement on City of Philadelphia FY 2020 Budget
  March 07, 2019
• Workers’ Compensation Section Lunch and Learn & Charitable Collection – March 22
  March 06, 2019
• Philadelphia Bar Association Applauds Announcement of Low-Income Tenant Legal Defense Fund
  March 06, 2019
• Board of Governors Unanimously Adopts Two Resolutions at February Meeting
  March 01, 2019

February

• Board of Governors Meeting: Thursday, February 28, 2019 (Agenda)
  February 27, 2019
• Right to Counsel for Low-Income Tenants March 11
  February 26, 2019
• Chancellor Commends Rule Change to Allow Admission of DACA Bar Candidates
  February 20, 2019
• Philadelphia Bar Association Offices Closed Feb. 20 Due to Inclement Weather
  February 19, 2019
• Workers' Compensation Section Lunch and Learn & Charitable Collection – February 22
  February 07, 2019

January

• The 2019 Martha J. Hampton nomination period begins February 1, 2019 and ends on April 5, 2019
  January 31, 2019
• Board of Governors Unanimously Adopts a Resolution at January Meeting
  January 31, 2019
• Board of Governors Meeting: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 (Agenda)
  January 29, 2019
• Workers' Compensation Section Lunch and Learn & Charitable Collection – January 25
  January 03, 2019

December

• Harvey Hurdle Jr. to Serve as Philadelphia Bar Association Executive Director
  December 19, 2018
• Chancellor Is Outraged by Racist, Sexist Letter Delivered to Hon. Karen Y. Simmons
  December 14, 2018
• Board of Governors Meeting: Thursday, December 13, 2018 (Agenda)
  December 13, 2018
• Chancellor Condemns ATRF’s Designation of Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas as “Judicial Hellhole” and Placement of Pennsylvania Supreme Court on its Watch List
  December 10, 2018
• Notice to Potential Judicial Candidates
  December 09, 2018
• Lauren McKenna Elected Vice Chancellor; 5 Gain Board of Governors Seats
  December 05, 2018

November

• Board of Governors Adopts Two Resolutions at November Meeting
  November 30, 2018
• Chancellor Mary F. Platt on the Passing of Former Chancellor Seymour Kurland
  November 30, 2018
• Board of Governors Meeting: Thursday, November 29, 2018 (Agenda)
  November 29, 2018
• Chancellor Mary F. Platt Praises Chief Justice John Roberts’ Defense of the Federal Judiciary
  November 26, 2018
• Workers’ Compensation Section Annual Holiday Celebration – December 5
  November 19, 2018
• The 2019 Irvin Stander Award application period begins on November 20, 2018 and ends on March 20, 2019.
  November 19, 2018
• Philadelphia Bar Association Calls for Philadelphia to Fund Legal Counsel for Low-Income Tenants Facing Eviction
  November 13, 2018
• Chancellor Congratulates Member Candidates
  November 07, 2018
• Freeman's Auction of the Association's Historic Portrait and Sculpture Collection
  November 05, 2018

October

• Statement of Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor Mary F. Platt Regarding the Shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue
  October 29, 2018
• Workers’ Compensation Section 3rd Annual Halloween Happy Hour – October 25
  October 09, 2018
• Workers’ Compensation Section Lunch and Learn & Charitable Collection – November 2
  October 09, 2018
• Board of Governors Unanimously Adopts Strategic Plan at September Meeting
  October 01, 2018

September

• Board of Governors Meeting: Thursday, September 27, 2018 (Agenda)
  September 26, 2018
• National Pro Bono Celebration Oct. 21-Oct. 27
  September 25, 2018
• Applicants Sought for Delaware Bankruptcy Court Judicial Vacancies
  September 06, 2018
• Notice to Philadelphia Bar Association Members: Amendments to Bylaws
  September 04, 2018

August

• Senators Casey and Toomey Accepting Applications to Fill Vacancies on District Court
  August 30, 2018
• Board of Governors Meeting: Thursday, August 30, 2018 (Agenda)
  August 27, 2018
• Register Today: 2018 Bench-Bar & Annual Conference Oct. 12-13
  August 23, 2018
• 2018 Philadelphia Bar Association Election: Petitions Due Oct. 15
  August 23, 2018
• Chancellor Criticizes DOJ for Interference in Immigration Case
  August 07, 2018

July

• Workers’ Compensation Section Lunch and Learn & Charitable Collection – August 10
  July 25, 2018
• Job Announcement: Executive Director of the Philadelphia Bar Association
  July 25, 2018
• Board of Governors Unanimously Adopts a Resolution at June Meeting
  July 23, 2018
• Association Seeks Comments from Members on Proposed Amendments to Bylaws
  July 19, 2018
• Board of Governors Meeting: Thursday, July 19, 2018 (Agenda)
  July 18, 2018
• Gaetan J. Alfano Explains the Lawyer Referral and Information Service on Comcast Newsmakers
  July 03, 2018
• Philadelphia Bar Association Announces Executive Director Transition
  July 02, 2018
• Board of Governors Adopts Two Resolutions at June Meeting
  July 01, 2018

June

• Board of Governors Meeting: Thursday, June 28, 2018 (Agenda)
  June 28, 2018
• Chancellor Mary F. Platt on the Passing of Allan H. Gordon
  June 22, 2018
• The Passing of Allan H. Gordon
  June 20, 2018
• Nominations Due June 22: LFMC Public Service Awards
  June 18, 2018
• Statement of Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor Mary F. Platt Encouraging Retired Attorneys to Apply for Emeritus Status
  June 08, 2018
• Residential Foreclosure Prevention Program: 10 Years of Saving Homes June 14
  June 07, 2018
• Board of Governors Unanimously Adopts Two Resolutions at May Meeting
  June 01, 2018

May

• Board of Governors Meeting: Wednesday, May 30, 2018 (Agenda)
  May 30, 2018
• Workers' Compensation Section Spring Party – June 14, 2018
  May 22, 2018
• Chancellor Platt Reinforces Association Support for Merit Selection
  May 21, 2018
• Chancellor Mary F. Platt Lauds Pilot Program Allowing CLE Credit for Pro Bono Service
  May 09, 2018
• Workers' Compensation Section Lunch and Learn & Charitable Collection – May 11
  May 02, 2018

April

• ‘Law Week 2018’ Brings Great Events to Schools and Courts Across the City
  April 30, 2018
• Philadelphia Bar Association Takes Action in Support of Merit Selection
  April 27, 2018
• Board of Governors Unanimously Adopted Resolution at April Meeting
  April 27, 2018
• Board of Governors Meeting: Thursday, April 26, 2018 (Agenda)
  April 25, 2018
• Chief Justice Saylor Asks Lawyers to Support Pro Bono Service
  April 03, 2018

March

• Board of Governors Meeting: Tuesday, March 27, 2018 (Agenda)
  March 26, 2018
• Chancellor Urges Legislature to Prevent Gun Violence
  March 23, 2018
• Philadelphia Bar Association Offices Closed March 21
  March 20, 2018
• Deadline May 11: 2018 Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg "Pursuit of Justice" Legal Writing Competition
  March 19, 2018
• Volunteers Needed: The Philadelphia New Americans Campaign
  March 14, 2018
• Chancellor Mary F. Platt on the Passing of Hon. John P. Fullam
  March 13, 2018
• Nominations Sought: Sandra Day O'Connor Award
  March 12, 2018
• Philadelphia Bar Association Offices Closed March 7
  March 06, 2018
• Workers' Compensation Section Lunch and Learn & Charitable Collection – March 16
  March 05, 2018
• The 2018 Irvin Stander Award application period ends on March 23, 2018
  March 05, 2018
• The 2018 Martha J. Hampton nomination period ends on March 16, 2018
  March 05, 2018

February

• Board of Governors Adopts Three Resolutions at February Meeting
  February 28, 2018
• Chancellor Condemns Legislators' Call for Impeachment of PA Supreme Court Justices
  February 23, 2018
• Chancellor Supports City Solicitor Nomination
  February 21, 2018
• Board of Governors Meeting: Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018 (Agenda)
  February 13, 2018
• Due March 26: Get Admitted to U.S. Supreme Court on May 21, 2018 (Member Exclusive)
  February 09, 2018
• Workers' Compensation Section Lunch and Learn & Charitable Collection – February 23
  February 07, 2018
• Philadelphia Bar Association Offices Closed Feb. 8
  February 06, 2018
• Due Feb. 21: Seeking Nominations for Justice Sonia Sotomayor Diversity Award
  February 05, 2018
• Due Feb. 9: Nominations Sought for LGBT Rights Ingram Award
  February 05, 2018
• Chancellor Applauds Launch of Philadelphia Eviction Prevention Project
  February 01, 2018

January

• The 2018 Martha J. Hampton nomination period begins January 30, 2018 and ends on March 16, 2018
  January 29, 2018
• 2018 YLD Expungement Clinic Feb. 3
  January 23, 2018
• Chancellor Mary F. Platt on the Passing of Former Chancellor Hon. Thomas N. O’Neill Jr.
  January 17, 2018
• Philadelphia Bar Association Offices Closed Jan. 8 Due to Inclement Weather
  January 08, 2018
• Opportunities for Natural Disaster Relief
  January 08, 2018
• Philadelphia Bar Association Offices Closed Jan. 5 Due to Hazardous Weather
  January 05, 2018
• Philadelphia Bar Association Offices Closed Jan. 4 Due to Inclement Weather
  January 04, 2018
• Chancellor’s Reception Rescheduled Due to Inclement Weather
  January 04, 2018
• Workers' Compensation Section Lunch and Learn & Charitable Collection – January 26
  January 03, 2018