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Bench-Bar Early-Bird Rate Ends Sept. 16

Professor Charles J. Ogletree, the Jesse Climenko Professor of Law and director of the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice at Harvard University, will be the moderator of the opening session of the 2011 Bench-Bar & Annual Conference at Harrah's Atlantic City on Oct. 14-15. Click here to save $80 on your registration fee. But hurry, this offer ends on Sept. 16. READ MORE

The YLD welcomes submissions from all members of the Bar Association for "Summer in the City," a photography contest in which the winner and runner-up will receive a $200 and $100 gift certificate, respectively, to Ruth's Chris Steak House as well as have their images featured in The Philadelphia Lawyer. READ MORE

People's Law School Kicks Off Sept. 13, Continues Every Tuesday Through Oct. 18

The always-popular People's Law School returns Sept. 13 for six weeks of legal education open to all area residents. The program features courses on a range of legal topics and takes place every Tuesday night through Oct. 18. For the first time, an early-bird rate of $35 is available to registrants who sign up by Aug. 30. The cost is $40 after that date. READ MORE

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Bench-Bar Early-Bird Rate Ends Sept. 16

Professor Charles J. Ogletree, the Jesse Climenko Professor of Law and director of the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute for Race and Justice at Harvard University, will be the moderator of the opening session of the 2011 Bench-Bar & Annual Conference at Harrah's Atlantic City on Oct. 14-15.

Ogletree will be the moderator of the opening plenary "I'm Not Saying That to Any Judge! The Lasting Implications of Luzerne County." Panelists for that program, which will explore the implications for the bench and bar of the Luzerne County "kids for cash" scandal, will be announced at a later date.
Enjoy early-bird savings when you register for the 2011 Bench-Bar & Annual Conference Oct. 14-15 at Harrah's Resort Atlantic City. Click here to save $80 on your registration fee. But hurry, this offer ends on Sept. 16!

The Bench-Bar & Annual Conference provides attendees with the opportunity to earn CLE credit while networking with colleagues and members of the bench.

Registration for members is $349 if booked by Sept. 16. For non-members, registration is $399. Members of the Young Lawyers Division and public interest and government attorneys can attend for $199. For those wishing to attend only the Grand Reception at The Pool at Harrah's on Friday, Oct. 14, tickets are $150 for all members and $175 for non-members. Tickets will be an additional $25 if purchased at the door.

For those wishing to attend Friday's session only, tickets are $299 for members, $149 for the Young Lawyers Division and government or public interest attorneys and $349 for non-members. Members and guests wishing to attend without receiving CLE credit will pay $200. For non-members, the cost is $225. Admission includes all sponsored meals and events. Those wishing to attend programs on Saturday, Oct. 15 will only pay $229, while YLD members and government and public interest attorneys can attend for $79 and $279 for non-members.

Click here to register.

Sponsors for the 2011 Bench-Bar & Annual Conference include The Legal Intelligencer, Iron Mountain and JAMS.

The Young Lawyers Division welcomes submissions from all members of the Bar Association for "Summer in the City," a photography contest in which the winner and runner-up will receive a $200 and $100 gift certificate, respectively, to Ruth's Chris Steak House as well as have their images featured in The Philadelphia Lawyer, the Association's quarterly magazine.

Entrants are asked to submit an image that captures the atmosphere of a city during the Summer/early Fall months. The picture can be taken here in Philadelphia or in any other city.

One submission per entrant can be emailed to Matthew Laver at mlaver@wglaw.com in JPG format. A professional panel of judges will select the winner. The deadline for entries is Sept. 30.

Legal Education Program "People's Law School" Open to Area Residents, Special Early-Bird Rate Available

Area residents can receive basic information about areas of the law impacting daily life at People's Law School, a six-week legal education program taking place Sept. 13 through Oct. 18 and presented by volunteer attorneys from the Young Lawyers Division. For the first time, an early-bird rate of $35 is available to those who register by Aug. 30.

People's Law School features 11 unique courses on a range of legal topics and is held every Tuesday from 6:15-8:30 p.m. in the Jury Assembly Room at the Criminal Justice Center, 1301 Filbert St. Registration includes access to all seminars and the complete course materials book.

After August 30, the cost of the program increases to $40. The immediate availability of a course materials book cannot be guaranteed if registration is received after Sept. 6.

The courses to be held are:

Social Security & Disability
Trusts & Estates (including wills and living wills)
Small Claims & Landlord/Tenant
Consumer Credit (including debt collection, identity theft, credit reports)
Personal Injury
Criminal Law & Procedure
Real Estate (including foreclosures, predatory lending and transactions)
Bankruptcy
Employment Law
Workers' Compensation
Family Law (including divorce, custody, and support)

The exact course schedule will be available shortly.

People's Law School is open to all citizens. Register here, by calling 215-238-6393, or through email at pls@philabar.org. Registration can also be completed by mail through this form.

Please note that while People's Law School will provide attendees information on different areas of the law, the program is not accredited and no degree or certificate will be given upon its completion.

After X Party of the Komen Philadelphia Pink Tie Ball Oct. 15

The Philadelphia Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is happy to introduce After X, the exclusive party for young friends of the Komen Philadelphia Pink Tie Ball. The event will take place after the Pink Tie Ball Extravaganza on Saturday, Oct. 15 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Vie, a brand-new a dining and entertainment facility at 600 N. Broad St.

After X combines the excitement of two Philadelphia firsts. It is the first event held at Vie and the first time the Pink Tie Ball offers a post-party celebration, opening the doors at 10 p.m. exclusively for young professionals.

After X begins with cocktails, lavish appetizers and the high-energy sounds of Philadelphia legend, Tony Grandberry, and his Big Fun Orchestra. Later, the party will continue in the main ballroom where Mix 106.1 DJ Robbie Rob will spin everything into high gear with fun and dancing into the early morning hours. Attendees will also have access to Vie's garden for intimate chats over coffee and desert throughout the evening.

The cost is $90 per person. To learn more/register, click here.

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