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Young, Diverse Attorneys at May 21 Chancellor's Leadership Institute

Join us as we present "Young, Diverse and Gifted: The Next Generation of Legal Leaders," a panel highlighting young, diverse attorneys who are doing significant things in the legal community on Tuesday, May 21. Our panelists will share their career paths, tips for success and practical advice. An audience Q&A opportunity will follow...READ MORE

Gun Control Debate CLE May 23

Former Mayor and Governor Ed Rendell will be the the moderator for the Thursday, May 23 CLE program "The Gun Control Debate."

Hear from Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey, representatives of the NRA and the Brady Center, and other advocates for and against gun control legislation! Click here to register.

Sections Plan Social Events During June

The Workers' Compensation Section, Real Property Section and Family Law Section have social events planned during June...READ MORE

Bar Association Night at Phillies June 19

Join fellow Bar Association members and colleagues at Bar Association Night at the Phillies on Wednesday, June 19 when the Phillies take on the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park at 7:05 p.m. Seating will be located in the Terrace Deck (sections 418) at $30 per ticket. Net proceeds from tickets sold through this offer will benefit the Philadelphia Bar Foundation and SeniorLAW Law Center. Click here to purchase tickets.


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Young, Diverse Attorneys at May 21 Leadership Institute

Join us as we present "Young, Diverse and Gifted: The Next Generation of Legal Leaders," a panel highlighting young, diverse attorneys who are doing significant things in the legal community on Tuesday, May 21. Our panelists will share their career paths, tips for success and practical advice. An audience Q&A opportunity will follow.

Panelists include Angela D. Giampolo, president, Gay and Lesbian Lawyers of Philadelphia; Kevin Harden Jr., member, Executive Board, The Barristers' Association of Philadelphia; Neil C. Maskeri, president, South Asian Bar Association; Teresa M. Rodriguez, Board Member, Hispanic Bar Association of Pennsylvania; and Kay Kyungsun Yu, Member, Board of Governors, Philadelphia Bar Association. The program will be moderated by Nikki Johnson-Huston, Diversity Chair, Philadelphia Bar Association Board of Governors.

The program begins at 12 p.m. in the 11th floor Conference Center at the Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Market St. There is no cost to attend this program. Lunch is available for purchase to those who register in advance. The cost of lunch is $8 for members of the Philadelphia Bar Association and $12 for non-members. Click here to register.

YLD Diversity Reception June 13 at Franklin Institute

Please join the Young Lawyers Division of the Philadelphia Bar Association and our co-hosts Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Pennsylvania, Barristers' Association of Philadelphia, Hispanic Bar Association and South Asian Bar Association as we honor five outstanding local law students at our eighth annual Diversity Reception on Thursday, June 13.

The scholarship recipients are Tarik Brooks, Rutgers Camden School of Law; Chintan Desai, Rutgers Camden School of Law; Kenisha Marks, Temple University Beasley School of Law; Renata Sobral, Temple University Beasley School of Law; and Rebecca Song, Temple University Beasley School of Law.

Registration is required in advance and includes heavy hors d' oeuvres, beer & wine. The event begins at 6 p.m. at The Franklin Institute, 222 N. 20th St. in the Patent Library in Pepper Hall. Click here to register. Thank you to our Section Supporters - Business Law Section, Probate & Trust Law Section and our Sponsors ALM and Love Court Reporting.

Live, Lunch and Learn: Social Media Strategies for Nonprofits June 17

Evan Polin, president of The Training Resource Group, will present "Cost-Effective Social Media Strategies for Nonprofits" at a Monday, June 17 YLD Live, Lunch and Learn program.

This program will focus on what every board member needs to understand about how to better utilize social media in an effective manner to further the goals of the nonprofit organization. Join us to learn the special issues facing nonprofit board members, as well as the best ways to improve board performance and productivity. Particular emphasis will be on how to effectively integrate and utilize social media to advance the organization's goals.

The program begins at 12 p.m. in the 11th floor Conference Center at the Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Market St. There is no cost to attend this program. Lunch is available for purchase to those who register in advance. The cost of lunch is $8 for members of the Philadelphia Bar Association and $12 for non-members. Click here to register.

VIP Summer Pro Bono Day June 7

The 18th Annual Philadelphia VIP Summer Pro Bono Day will be Friday, June 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute on the 10th floor of the Wanamaker Building, Market and Juniper streets.

The event is geared specifically to law students at the inception of their careers to educate them about issues of poverty in Philadelphia and to promote an ethic of service to address those issues through pro bono work. Students will first be joined by judges from the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania who will be present to discuss the importance of pro bono service. Students will learn about poverty in Philadelphia and be introduced to resources available to help provide legal services not otherwise available to the neediest Philadelphians.

VIP clients and volunteer attorneys will also present their stories, affording students the opportunity to see the effects of providing legal assistance. It is our hope that by attending, students will gain a heightened appreciation for pro bono service in our community and experience legal justice in action. Law students can register by clicking here.

Sections Plan Spring Social Events in June

• The Workers' Compensation Section annual Spring Party will be at the Manayunk Brewery and Restaurant, 4120 Main St., on Wednesday, June 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will feature the presentation of the Irvin Stander Memorial Prize to a graduating area law student. Registration is required by Friday, May 31 and includes two drink tickets, heavy hors d'oeuvres and an open air deck. Tickets are $45 for members and $55 for members. Tickets can be purchased at the door for an additional $10. Click here to register.

• The Real Property Section, along with co-host the Young Lawyers Division, will hold its Annual Spring Social on Thursday, June 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Mexican Post, 1601 Cherry St. The Annual Spring Social is sponsored by Surety Title Co, LLC. Registration is required by Tuesday, June 4 and includes beer, wine and specialty cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Tickets are $35 for members and $45 for non-members. Click here to register.

• The Family Law Section will hold its annual Spring Reception on Tuesday, June 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Westin Philadelphia, 99 S. 17th St. The Section will welcome the newest members of the Family Court bench and honor Fern Caplan for her years of service as a custody master. Tickets are $50 for Section members and $45 for employees of the First Judicial District and includes heavy hors d'oeuvres and open bar. Registration is required by Friday, June 7. Click here to register.

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