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Zenger Trial Reenactment Kicks Off Bench-Bar Conference
Posted on July 20, 2010Andrew Hamilton delivers his summation in the trial of John Peter Zenger in this painting by David C. Lithgow. A dramatic re-enactment commemorating the 275th anniversary of Andrew Hamilton's historic 1735 defense of printer John Peter Zenger will be offered for CLE credit as the opening program of the Bar Association's 2010 Bench-Bar and Annual Conference beginning on Oct...
2010 Bench-Bar and Annual Conference Schedule Available Now
Posted on July 07, 2010The schedule of CLE programs and events for the 2010 Bench-Bar and Annual Conference at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City is now available here. The event returns to the Borgata on October 15 & 16 for the first time since 2004. Learn more by visiting the official website at www...
Chancellor Scott F. Cooper Urges Family Court Building Project to Proceed Without Delay
Posted on July 07, 2010Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor Scott F. Cooper on July 7 urged that construction proceed immediately on the new Family Court building project. Citing that there is "presently no issue of justice more pressing to Philadelphians," he strongly disagreed with those who call for cessation of the project...
Bar Night at the Phillies Rescheduled to Sept. 6
Posted on June 28, 2010Due to a rainout on June 9, Bar Association Night at the Phillies has been rescheduled to Monday, Sept. 6 at 1:05 p.m. against the Florida Marlins. Fans with tickets to the June 9 game should use those tickets for the 1:05 p.m. game. Please note that Monday, Sept...
Philadelphia Bar Association Seeks Director of Office of Diversity
Posted on May 25, 2010Director of Diversity Job Description The Director of Diversity will lead the Philadelphia Bar Association?s Office of Diversity. This Director level position has programming, management and administrative responsibilities and reports directly to the Executive Director of the Association...
Federal Bench-Bar Conference June 11 at Rittenhouse Hotel
Posted on May 20, 2010Eight federal judges and some of the city's most well-known practitioners are among the faculty for the program. A total of 3 substantive CLE credit hours are available for the program. The program will also include reports on the state of the court by U...
Volunteer Mediator Training Program June 14
Posted on May 13, 2010The Philadelphia Bar Association's Lawyer-Client Fee Dispute Resolution Program will hold volunteer mediator training on Monday, June 14. The training is sponsored by the Fee Dispute Committee and features Cheryl Cutrona of Good Shepherd Mediation Program...
Chancellor Scott F. Cooper Issues Statement on the Passing of Judge Charles P. Mirarchi, Jr.
Posted on May 12, 2010Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor Scott F. Cooper issued the following statement on the passing of former Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas and Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court Judge Charles P. Mirarchi, Jr.: Judge Charles P. Mirarchi, Jr. exemplified the ideals of keen intellect, sound judgment, personal character and professional commitment...
NAACP Chair Roslyn Brock to Speak at June 28 Quarterly
Posted on May 07, 2010Rosyln M. Brock, the youngest person ever to chair the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and only the fourth woman to hold the position, will deliver the A. Leon Higginbotham Jr. Memorial Public Interest Lecture at the Philadelphia Bar Association's Quarterly Meeting and Luncheon on Monday, June 28 at noon at The Hyatt at the Bellevue, Broad and Walnut Streets...
Philadelphia Bar Association to File Amicus Brief in Pennsylvania Supreme Court Case Concerning Attorney-Client Privilege
Posted on May 04, 2010The Philadelphia Bar Association's Board of Governors has unanimously approved the filing of an amicus brief urging the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to reverse the Superior Court's decision in Gillard v. AIG Insurance Company. In Gillard, the Pennsylvania Superior Court affirmed an order of the Court of Common Pleas that required appellants to produce communications containing their outside counsel's legal advice, analysis and opinions, holding that these documents were not protected by the attorney-client privilege because they were communications made by an attorney to a client...
Register for Bench-Bar and Annual Conference at Borgata
Posted on April 28, 2010Registration is now open for the Bar Association's Bench-Bar and Annual Conference at The Borgata in Atlantic City, N.J. on Friday, Oct. 15 and Saturday, Oct. 16 The Association?s Bench-Bar Conference features a large selection of continuing legal education seminars for practitioners in a variety of areas and topics...
Win Dinner for Two at The Palm
Posted on April 22, 2010Become a fan of our official Facebook page (now known as "like") by May 20, 2010 and be automatically entered into a drawing to win dinner for 2 at the Philadelphia Palm Restaurant, a classic American steakhouse legendary for prime aged steaks, jumbo Novia Scotia lobsters, premium fish and heritage Italian entrees...
Business Development Skills Series Begins May 7
Posted on April 21, 2010The Training Resource Group will present a series of programs to introduce business development skills to attorneys beginning on Friday, May 7. The program is designed for attorneys who are now expected to develop business for themselves or their firms...
USI Affinity Waives Administrative Fee for Sole Practitioners
Posted on April 21, 2010The Association is pleased to announce that USI Affinity has decided to eliminate the 2.75% administrative fee on Independence Blue Cross group policy for sole practitioners. As members had been previously advised in a letter from USI Affinity, the decision to implement the fee resulted from actions by Independence Blue Cross...
Resnick to Receive O'Connor Award in June
Posted on April 15, 2010Stephanie Resnick, chair of the Litigation Department at Fox Rothschild LLP and chair of the Board of Governors of the Philadelphia Bar Association in 2008, has been announced as the recipient of the 2010 Sandra Day O'Connor Award. The award is conferred annually on a woman attorney who has demonstrated superior legal talent, achieved significant legal accomplishments and has furthered the advancement of women in both the profession and the community...
Legal Directory Unveils Optimized Web Site for Mobile Devices
Posted on April 15, 2010Purchase The 2010 Legal Directory and you'll receive access to mobile.thelegaldirectory.org, the new way to view The Legal Directory on your mobile device. Order The Legal Directory 2010 today to start taking advantage of this indispensable multi-platform legal resource...
New Bar Association Academy Program Offers an Inside Look at KYW Newsradio 1060, May 4
Posted on April 13, 2010Join us on Tuesday, May 4, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. as the Philadelphia Bar Association Academy presents "All News, All the Time: An Inside Look at KYW Newsradio 1060" at the top-rated news station's headquarters at 400 Market Street. This free program will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the station's news operation and broadcast technologies presented by station executives and senior reporter Tony Hanson, including a tour of the broadcast booth...
Register for Bench-Bar and Annual Conference at Borgata
Posted on April 12, 2010Registration is now open for the Bar Association's Bench-Bar and Annual Conference at The Borgata in Atlantic City, N.J. on Friday, Oct. 15 and Saturday, Oct. 16 The Association?s Bench-Bar Conference features a large selection of continuing legal education seminars for practitioners in a variety of areas and topics...
Early Bird Special for YLD's 5th Annual Comedy Night and Silent Auction Ends May 7
Posted on April 12, 2010Save $15 by registering by May 7 for the YLD's 5th Annual Comedy Night and Silent Auction, Saturday, May 22. The event features headliner Dan Cummins, star of "Comedy Central Presents Dan Cummins" who has also appeared on "The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson" and NBC's "Last Comic Standing," and begins at 7:30 p...
Judge Michel to Speak June 8
Posted on April 12, 2010Retiring Federal Circuit Chief Judge Paul R. Michel will be the speaker for "Unplugged: First Thoughts Post-Retirement," at a Tuesday, June 8 event presented by the Intellectual Property Committee. The event will be held at The Union League of Philadelphia, 140 S...
Bar Association to Host Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing
Posted on April 12, 2010The Philadelphia Bar Association will host a public hearing of the Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday, April 19 at 9 a.m. at the Association's headquarters in the 11th floor Conference Center. The hearing will address reforms of the city courts...
Philadelphia Voluntary Disclosure Program to Continue during Amnesty
Posted on April 09, 2010The City of Philadelphia notified the Philadelphia Bar Association that it will be continuing the voluntary disclosure program during amnesty as normal and it will be up to taxpayers (and their tax professionals) to decide which is the better option for the specific situation...
Sen. Michael Stack to Speak May 12
Posted on April 08, 2010Pennsylvania state Sen. Michael Stack of the 5th District will address "From the National Guard to Guarding our Tax Dollars: A Public Servant's Role" at the Wednesday, May 12 meeting of the Government and Public Service Lawyers Committee. Sen. Stack was elected to his third term in the state Senate in November 2008...
Bar Night at the Phillies June 9
Posted on April 08, 2010Join your friends and colleagues at Bar Association Night at the Phillies on Wednesday, June 9 as the defending National League champions take on the Florida Marlins at Citizens Bank Park at 7:05 p.m. Tickets are $26 each and a $6 handling fee will be included per order...
Bar Association's 31st Annual 5K Run/Walk May 16
Posted on March 29, 2010The 31st Annual Philadelphia Bar Association 5K Run/Walk for the Support Center for Child Advocates will be held Sunday, May 16 at 8:30 a.m. on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. There will be several competitive divisions with a 5K run competition for all runners, a 5K run competition for members of the Philadelphia Bar Association only...
Bar Association Launches Presence on Facebook, Twitter
Posted on March 26, 2010Get instant access to up-to-the-minute news on Association programs and initiatives, photos from events, and breaking local and national legal news through the Association?s new Facebook page and Twitter feed, both available on many mobile devices as well as online...
New Cool People Podcasts
Posted on March 25, 2010Michael Rosenzweig, president of the National Museum of American Jewish History, and Dr. Karen Wiley Sandler, chancellor of Penn State University's Abington College, are the latest "Hot Interviews with Very Cool People." Click here for the podcasts.
2010 Women in Law Leadership (WILL) Academy, April 29-30
Posted on March 18, 2010The American Bar Association Commission on Women and Young Lawyers Division will present the fourth Women in Law Leadership (WILL) Academy on April 29-30. Realize your leadership potential, learn how to develop business and take your career to the next level...
King and Ladov Address Audience at the March 17 Quarterly Meeting
Posted on March 18, 2010At the Bar Association's March 17 Quarterly Meeting, CNN's John King called for civility and objectivism in political debate and promised to uphold these values during his new television program, "John King, USA." King also answered questions from the audience and shared his hopes for a Phillies/Red Sox 2010 World Series...
Volunteer Attorneys Needed for Law Week 2010 Celebration, April 26-May 3
Posted on March 16, 2010Law Week 2010 takes place April 26-May 3 and the Philadelphia Bar Association and Young Lawyers Division seek volunteer attorneys of all ages to help present this annual celebration reaching thousands of citizens. The week includes volunteers offering free legal advice at the city's free libraries, visiting high school classrooms, guiding students on tours of the city's courts, and using facts from popular fairytales to present mock criminal trials to grade school children at City Hall...
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