YLD CLE Program: Will Drafting 101 Nov. 5

The Young Lawyers Division will host a CLE program titled "Will Drafting 101: The Basics and Common Scrivener Mistakes" at the Philadelphia Bar Association, 11th Floor Conference Center, on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 12:30 p.m. This program will explore the basics of will drafting and will provide tips to avoid the most common scrivener mistakes.

Key topics which will be addressed:

The program has been approved for one substantive CLE credit. The Philadelphia Bar Association is located at 1101 Market St. Lunch is available for $9 for members of the Philadelphia Bar Association and $12 for non-members. For more information or to register, cliek here.

At Capacity: Networking Meet & Greet Nov. 5 Networking Meet & Greet Nov. 5

The Young Lawyers Division (YLD), emerging CPAs of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants and young professionals of the Risk Managers Association of Philadelphia invite you to a meet and greet at the Pyramid Club on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. The Pyramid Club will offer complimentary light hors d'oeuvres and drink specials.

The Pyramid Club is located at 1735 Market St. Space is limited. Registration is required by Nov. 2 and credit card payment is required for all transactions at the Pyramid Club. For more information and to register, click here.

Business of Law Program Nov. 6

The Large Firm Management Committee will present "Business of Law Program: A Primer for Law Firm Associates and Law Clerks" at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute on Friday, Nov. 6, from 2-5 p.m. Join the Philadelphia Bar Association's Large Firm Management Committee for its inaugural Business of Law Program, where seasoned industry professionals will provide law firm associates and law clerks with an afternoon of key information vital to a successful career. From business development to ethics and professionalism best practices, this comprehensive program provides an opportunity for law firm associates and law clerks to gain a unique perspective on the ins and outs of what it takes to be a well-rounded lawyer.

The program will be followed by a networking happy hour at U-Bahn, sponsored by U.S. Legal Support.

The Pennsylvania Bar Institute is located in the Wanamaker Building, 10th Floor, Market and Juniper streets, and U-Bahn is located at 1320 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. There is no cost to attend, however advanced registration is required by Tuesday, Nov. 3. For more information and to register, click here.

Donation Locations Announced: Harvest for the Homeless Nov. 7

The Young Lawyers Division (YLD) is seeking volunteers for the annual "Harvest for the Homeless" donation drive at Ballard Spahr LLP. This year's event is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7 from approximately 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Over the next week, the YLD will be collecting and sorting donations of men's, women's and children's clothing. Once the items are sorted, the YLD will deliver them to local homeless shelters. Donation contacts and locations:

• Ashley Shea, ashea@griesinglaw.com, Griesing Law, LLC, 1717 Arch St., #3630
• Caitlin Donnelly, cdonnelly@kmllawgroup.com, KML Law Group, P.C., 701 Market St., #5000
• Erin Lamb, elamb@rawle.com, Rawle & Henderson LLP, 1339 Chestnut St., #1
• Bob Zimmerman, rzimmerman@smbb.com, Saltz Mongeluzzi Barrett & Bendesky PC, 1650 Market St.
• Leigh Ann Benson, Lbenson@cozen.com, Cozen O'Connor, 1650 Market St.
• Anna Will, AWill@septa.org, SEPTA, 1234 Market St., 5th Floor
• Jennifer Gomez, jenniferlynngomez@gmail.com, Messa & Associates, P.C., 123 S. 22nd St.
• Emily Steiner, Emily.steiner@hotmail.com, Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law, 34th and Market streets
• Franz K. Espanol, fespanol@foxrothschild.com, Fox Rothschild, 2000 Market St., 20th Floor
• Nick Goldwyn, ngoldwyn@wglaw.com, Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP, 2000 Market St., Suite 1300



Volunteers will be needed on the day of the event to help with sorting and distributing the donated items.


Ballard Spahr LLP is located at 1735 Market St., Philadelphia. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Ashley Shea at ashea@griesinglaw.com.

Andrew Hamilton Benefit Bash Nov. 7

The Philadelphia Bar Foundation (Foundation) will host its Andrew Hamilton Benefit Bash at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. Join the Foundation for an evening of honoring pro bono and public interest attorneys who are truly #gettingjusticedone. The Urban Guerilla Orchestra is back by popular demand so be prepared to dance, dine and bid the night away.

The Loews Philadelphia Hotel is located at 1200 Market St., Philadelphia. If you have any questions, please contact Maya Brown, marketing and development coordinator for the Foundation, at mbrown@philabar.org or (215) 238-6334.

Business Law Section & YLD Speed Mentoring Event Nov. 10

The Philadelphia Bar Association's Business Law Section, in conjunction with the Young Lawyers Division, once again invites young lawyers and law students to attend a roundtable mentoring program at Reed Smith LLP on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 5:30 p.m. Young lawyers and law students will have the opportunity to engage candidly and meaningfully with seasoned practitioners and coaches, who will provide insider tips and practical advice focused on the substantive legal business skills needed to be successful in today's legal profession.

Designed as a companion to the summer program which was focused on soft skills, topics for this roundtable will focus on how best to represent your business clients by identifying issues that businesses confront across the legal spectrum and providing tips and advice about how to recognize these issues and find the resources to help your clients resolve the issues.

Reed Smith LLP is located at 1717 Arch St., Suite 3100, Philadelphia. The summer program was sold out, so early registration is encouraged. For more information and to register, click here.

Deadline Nov. 13: Nominations Sought for F. Sean Peretta and Craig M. Perry Service Awards

The Young Lawyers Division (YLD) is now accepting nominations for the F. Sean Peretta Service Award and the Craig M. Perry Service Award, both presented at the Holiday Party on Dec. 3. Deadline for nominations is Friday, Nov. 13.

The F. Sean Peretta Service Award is presented annually to an individual who has devoted substantial time to an innovative or non-traditional program that serves the community. Peretta was a private practitioner who died suddenly at age 31 who was a very involved community activist and a mentor to kids in his home neighborhood. He was viewed as a role model for African-American youth.

The Craig M. Perry Service Award is presented annually to a young lawyer, 37-years-old or younger or within the first three years of practice, who has devoted substantial time and energy to community-oriented activities, including, but not limited to, pro bono and charity work. Perry was a member of the YLD Executive Committee who suffered an untimely death. He was very involved in community service and active in student-related and other YLD programs.

Nominations should include the individual's name, address and a brief statement describing his or her qualifications. The deadline for nominations is Friday, November 13. All nominations should be submitted to Dawn Petit at the Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Market Street, 11th Floor, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107 or email to dpetit@philabar.org.

Volunteers Needed: Temple-LEAP Mock Trial Bootcamp Nov. 14

The Temple-LEAP high school mock trial training program is seeking volunteers for Mock Trial Bootcamp on Saturday, Nov. 14, at Temple University Beasley School of Law, Klein Hall. Volunteers will work with Philadelphia County high school mock trial participants in pre-arranged sessions on their materials for the 2016 Philadelphia County High School Mock Trial Tournament. Volunteers can sign up for the morning session (8-11:30 a.m.), the afternoon session (12-4 p.m.) or both.

Temple University Beasley School of Law is located at 1719 N. Broad St., Philadelphia. Volunteers should contact Paul Kaufman at Paul.Kaufman2@usdoj.gov to sign up or to receive more information about the program.

Barristers' Annual Thanksgiving Drive Nov. 21

The Barristers' Association of Philadelphia &40;Barristers') is proud to sponsor its 31st Thanksgiving Drive on Nov. 21. Each year, members of the Barristers' personally identify local families in need of support. They also contact area churches for the names of families that need support during Thanksgiving. Once the families are notified, Barristers' members distribute "turkey baskets" at the Cozen Police Athletic League, located at 732 N. 17th St. (17th and Brown streets). The Thanksgiving "baskets" will contain turkeys, stuffing, vegetables, cranberry sauce, rolls, dessert and more.

For questions about donating or volunteering on Nov. 21, please email Amber M. Racine at amracine@raynesmccarty.com.

YLD Annual Holiday Party, Award Ceremony and Gift Drive Dec. 3

The Young Lawyers Division's (YLD) annual holiday party, award ceremony and gift drive will be at Top of the Tower on Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. The event will feature the presentations of the Craig M. Perry Service Award, the F. Sean Peretta Service Award and the Vision Award. Erin Lamb, associate at Rawle & Henderson LLP, will also be recognized as the incoming 2016 chair of the YLD.

Top of the Tower is located at 1717 Arch St., 50th Floor, Philadelphia. For more information and to register, click here.

Pro Bono Opportunity: Represent Refugee Families in Berks County

The Immigration Law Committee is looking for attorneys to volunteer with the Berks Pro Bono Collaborative to represent families and children detained by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security at Berks County Residential Center (BCRC).

Ninety-three individuals are currently detained at BCRC, and the center is likely to double in size in the coming weeks. Most families at BCRC have either a viable asylum or withholding of removal claim based on fear of returning to their countries. Training in immigration law, interpreters and mentoring are available to volunteer attorneys.

The Berks Pro Bono Collaborative is a project of the AILA Pro Bono Committee, Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center and HIAS Pennsylvania.

For more information on this pro bono opportunity, please contact Katelyn Hufe at katelyn@gthpc.com or at (215) 437-0392.