News

February

• 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

• Board of Governors Unanimously Adopts a Resolution at January Meeting
  January 31, 2019
• The 2019 Martha J. Hampton nomination period begins February 1, 2019 and ends on April 5, 2019
  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 Lunch and Learn & Charitable Collection – November 2
  October 09, 2018
• Workers’ Compensation Section 3rd Annual Halloween Happy Hour – October 25
  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
• 2018 Philadelphia Bar Association Election: Petitions Due Oct. 15
  August 23, 2018
• Register Today: 2018 Bench-Bar & Annual Conference Oct. 12-13
  August 23, 2018
• Chancellor Criticizes DOJ for Interference in Immigration Case
  August 07, 2018

July

• Job Announcement: Executive Director of the Philadelphia Bar Association
  July 25, 2018
• Workers’ Compensation Section Lunch and Learn & Charitable Collection – August 10
  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
• Board of Governors Unanimously Adopted Resolution at April Meeting
  April 27, 2018
• Philadelphia Bar Association Takes Action in Support of Merit Selection
  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
• The 2018 Martha J. Hampton nomination period ends on March 16, 2018
  March 05, 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

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. 9: Nominations Sought for LGBT Rights Ingram Award
  February 05, 2018
• Due Feb. 21: Seeking Nominations for Justice Sonia Sotomayor Diversity 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

December

• The 2018 Irvin Stander Award application period begins on December 22, 2017 and ends on March 23, 2018.
  December 19, 2017
• Chancellor Strongly Opposes Bill to Eliminate Student Loan Forgiveness Program
  December 11, 2017
• Board of Governors Meeting: Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017 (Agenda)
  December 11, 2017
• Chancellor Rebukes ‘Judicial Hellhole’ Label
  December 11, 2017
• Judge Snyder Elected Vice Chancellor; 5 Gain Board of Governors Seats
  December 05, 2017
• Board of Governors Adopts New Dues Schedule for 2018
  December 05, 2017
• The Inaugural Address of Mary F. Platt, 91st Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association
  December 05, 2017
• Workers' Compensation Section Annual Holiday Celebration – December 6
  December 01, 2017

November

• Board of Governors Unanimously Adopted Resolution at November Meeting
  November 20, 2017
• Board of Governors Meeting: Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 (Agenda)
  November 16, 2017
• Workers’ Compensation Section Lunch and Learn & Charitable Collection – November 17
  November 10, 2017
• Statements for 2017 Line Office, Board of Governors, Young Lawyers Division Executive Committee Election Candidates
  November 09, 2017
• Chancellor Mourns NYC Terrorist Victims, Defends Justice System
  November 02, 2017
• Philadelphia Bar Association Announces Judicial Ratings to Assist Voters
  November 01, 2017

October

• Board of Governors Adopts Three Resolutions at October Meeting
  October 30, 2017
• Workers' Compensation Section 2nd Annual Halloween Happy Hour – Oct. 26
  October 23, 2017
• Support the Expansion of Protections Under the Pa. "Hate Crimes" Law
  October 20, 2017
• Philadelphia Bar Association Unveils October 2017 Pro Bono Task Force Report
  October 16, 2017
• Donate to Philabundance Through 'Bounty From the Bar Food Drive'
  October 11, 2017
• 2017 Philadelphia Events: National Pro Bono Celebration
  October 11, 2017
• Board of Governors Adopts Two Resolutions at September Meeting
  October 03, 2017
• Chancellor Demands Stricter Gun Control for Semi-Automatic Assault Weapons
  October 02, 2017

September

• Chancellor Applauds Pa. Supreme Court Decision That School Funding Case Must Be Heard
  September 29, 2017
• Board of Governors Meeting: Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 (Agenda)
  September 28, 2017
• Take Action Philly Celebrates National Citizenship Day
  September 15, 2017
• Chancellor Deborah R. Gross on the Passing of Chancellor Harold Cramer
  September 05, 2017
• Nominations Now Being Accepted for 2018 YLD Executive Committee
  September 04, 2017
• Nominations Sought for Replansky and Dandridge Awards
  September 04, 2017

August

• Court Order Allows Out-of-State, Displaced Lawyers to Practice in Texas
  August 31, 2017
• Workers’ Compensation Section Lunch and Learn & Charitable Collection – September 8
  August 30, 2017
• Solo, Small & Mid-Size Firm Management Committee Fun Run/Walk
  August 14, 2017
• Chancellor Condemns Fatal Violence in Charlottesville
  August 14, 2017
• Sign Up Now to Host a Pro Bono Road Show: Sept. 17-Oct. 5
  August 14, 2017
• Applications for the Board Observer Program are OPEN
  August 08, 2017
• Workers’ Compensation Section Lunch and Learn & Happy Hour event with the YLD – August 10
  August 07, 2017
• Saint John's Hospice Service Opportunity – August 10
  August 07, 2017

July

• Chancellor Supports Independence of U.S. Attorney General
  July 27, 2017
• July 28 Deadline: Vote Phila. Bar Assn. CLE 2017 Best CLE Provider!
  July 25, 2017
• Chancellor Condemns Poland’s Actions Threatening its Judiciary
  July 21, 2017
• Chancellor Congratulates Board of Judges, Interim DA
  July 20, 2017
• Annual School Supply Drive & Happy Hour Aug. 10
  July 20, 2017
• Take Action Philly Citizenship Screening Sessions & Clinics
  July 19, 2017
• Networking Happy Hour: Solo, Small & Mid-Size Firm Mgmt. Cmte. July 27
  July 19, 2017
• YLD-Law Student Outreach Networking Happy Hour July 20
  July 19, 2017
• Environmental & Energy Law Committee Summer Happy Hour July 26
  July 19, 2017
• Registration Open: 2017 Bench-Bar & Annual Conference Oct. 13-14
  July 17, 2017
• Selection, Appointment of Vacant Position of Philadelphia District Attorney
  July 06, 2017

June

• Chancellor Comments on Resignation of District Attorney Seth Williams
  June 29, 2017
• Board of Governors Unanimously Adopted Resolution at June Meeting
  June 28, 2017
• Summertime Special: Bring a 'Walk-In' Non-Member to CLE, Get Tuition Discount!
  June 26, 2017
• Law School Outreach Committee Summer Reception July 13
  June 26, 2017
• Deadline June 22: Seeking Nominations LFMC Public Service Awards
  June 13, 2017
• Family Law Section Spring Reception June 21
  June 13, 2017
• Giants of the Business Bar: Frederick D. Lipman June 22
  June 13, 2017
• Local Leaders Host Medicaid Convening to Educate, Engage Community
  June 07, 2017
• New & Improved: Association 2017 Judicial Poll
  June 06, 2017
• Workers’ Compensation Section Lunch and Learn & Charitable Collection – June 9
  June 02, 2017
• Take Action Philly Seeks Candidates in Need of Assistance for U.S. Citizenship Applications
  June 02, 2017
• Statement of Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor Deborah R. Gross on the Paris Agreement
  June 02, 2017

May

• #TakeActionPhilly Convening: Medicaid June 13
  May 30, 2017
• Workers' Compensation Section Spring Party – June 1, 2017
  May 25, 2017
• Board of Governors Adopted Two Resolutions at May Meeting
  May 25, 2017
• Chancellor Deborah R. Gross on the Passing of Peter Hearn
  May 22, 2017
• Board of Governors Meeting: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 (Agenda)
  May 22, 2017
• Federal Bench-Bar Conference June 9
  May 22, 2017
• Foundation 29th Annual Golf & Tennis Classic June 12
  May 22, 2017
• Memorial for Judge Shapiro June 15
  May 16, 2017
• 38th Annual Philadelphia Bar Association 5K Run/Walk May 21
  May 16, 2017
• Board of Governors Adopted Two Resolutions at April Meeting
  May 04, 2017
• Ronald K. Noble to Deliver Keynote at June 2 Quarterly; O'Connor Award to Carol E. Tracy
  May 02, 2017
• Free Legal Advice to Mark Citywide Celebration of "Law Week 2017"
  May 01, 2017

April

• Charitable Collection at the Martha Hampton Awards Luncheon May 5
  April 27, 2017
• Board of Governors Meeting: Thursday, April 27, 2017 (Agenda)
  April 26, 2017
• Statement of Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor Deborah R. Gross on Respecting Judiciary, Rule of Law
  April 21, 2017
• Judge Ludwig Memorial April 28
  April 21, 2017
• Deadline May 19: Ginsburg "Pursuit of Justice" Writing Competition
  April 10, 2017
• Chancellor Deborah R. Gross on the Passing of William T. Coleman, Jr.
  April 03, 2017

March

• Chancellor Deborah R. Gross Applauds Pennsylvania Supreme Court's New Language Access Plan
  March 31, 2017
• Board of Governors Unanimously Adopted Three Resolutions at March Meeting
  March 31, 2017
• Board of Governors Meeting: Thursday, March 30, 2017 (Agenda)
  March 29, 2017
• Workers' Compensation Section Lunch and Learn & Charitable Collection – April 7
  March 28, 2017
• Supreme Court Approves Language Access Plan for Courts
  March 28, 2017
• Chancellor's Forum With Area Law Deans, Moderated by YLD Chair Matt Olesh April 25
  March 27, 2017
• Decision 2017: Superior Court Candidates April 18
  March 27, 2017
• The 2017 Martha J. Hampton Award nomination period ends on April 1, 2017
  March 24, 2017
• The 2017 Irvin Stander Award application period has been extended until April 10, 2017
  March 24, 2017
• Testimony of Deborah R. Gross Chancellor, Philadelphia Bar Association Before the Before City of Philadelphia City Council Committee
  March 23, 2017
• Chancellor Calls for Resignation of District Attorney Seth Williams
  March 21, 2017
• Statement of Chancellor Deborah R. Gross Opposing Proposal to Eliminate Legal Services Funding
  March 20, 2017
• New Venue: April 4 Philadelphia District Attorney Race Chancellor's Forum
  March 17, 2017
• Philadelphia Bar Association Offices Closed March 14 Due to Inclement Weather
  March 14, 2017
• Bar Association Urges Support for Full Funding of Legal Services Corporation
  March 13, 2017
• Bar Association Joins With 30 Other Organizations Urging Pa. House Judiciary Committee to Vote Against Senate Bill 10
  March 13, 2017
• YLD Seeking Sponsorships for Striking Injustice: The Bar Abides Fundraiser April 27
  March 06, 2017
• 2017 Spring Quarterly Meeting & Reception March 29
  March 06, 2017
• March 7 Deadline for Judicial Candidates to be Rated
  March 03, 2017

February

• Statement of Chancellor Deborah R. Gross on Recent Hate Crimes
  February 28, 2017
• The Challenge Ahead: Access to Justice - Public Interest Organization Volunteer Opportunities
  February 24, 2017
• Workers' Compensation Section Lunch and Learn & Charitable Collection – March 10
  February 24, 2017
• FJD Partners with Yondr™ to Implement New Cellphone and Audio Device Restrictions at Stout Criminal Justice Center
  February 23, 2017
• Board of Governors Meeting: Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 (Agenda)
  February 14, 2017
• 2017 Third Circuit Judicial Conference Feat. Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. April 19-21
  February 13, 2017
• Philadelphia's Legal Community Partners to Form 'Take Action Philly'
  February 13, 2017
• Philadelphia's Legal Community Partners to Form 'Take Action Philly'
  February 10, 2017
• *Philadelphia Bar Association Offices Closed Feb. 9 Due to Inclement Weather*
  February 09, 2017
• *Feb. 9 Association Meetings & Events Postponed Due to Inclement Weather*
  February 08, 2017
• Statement of Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor Deborah R. Gross on Judicial Independence
  February 06, 2017
• Philadelphia Bar Association Rates Judicial Candidate, Expands Process
  February 02, 2017
• Apply Now for Openings on Pa. Supreme Court Committees and Boards
  February 01, 2017

January

• Workers' Compensation Section Lunch and Learn & Charitable Collection – February 10
  January 31, 2017
• Chancellor Deborah R. Gross Reaffirms Support of Sanctuary Cities, Immigrant Civil Rights
  January 30, 2017
• Bar Offices Closed Thursday, Jan. 26
  January 25, 2017
• The 2017 Martha J. Hampton Award nomination period begins January 24, 2017 and ends on April 1, 2017
  January 24, 2017
• The 2017 Irvin Stander Award application period ends March 31, 2017
  January 17, 2017
• Board of Governors Meeting: Thursday, Jan. 17, 2017 (Agenda)
  January 17, 2017
• Statement of Chancellor Deborah R. Gross Urging for Thorough Investigation of Sen. Jefferson B. Sessions III
  January 10, 2017
• Nominations Sought by Jan. 27: Justice Sonia Sotomayor Diversity Award
  January 09, 2017
• Workers' Compensation Section General Meeting & Charitable Collection – January 13
  January 09, 2017