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Philadelphia Bar Association?s Young Lawyers Division to Hold Annual Comedy Night and Silent Auction
Posted on April 02, 2009The Young Lawyers Division of the Philadelphia Bar Association will hold its Fourth Annual Comedy Night and Silent Auction on Saturday, May 9, at the Franklin Institute. All proceeds benefit the Philadelphia Bar Foundation. Gerry Dee of NBC?s ?Last Comic Standing? is headlining the event, which begins at 7 p...
Philadelphia Bar Association Supports Supreme Court Decision in Luzerne County Case
Posted on March 27, 2009The Philadelphia Bar Association applauds the action taken by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court yesterday in its unanimous order giving a judge the discretion to overturn the cases of as many as 1,200 juveniles sentenced by a corrupt Luzerne County judge...
Philadelphia Bar Association Supports Supreme Court Decision in Luzerne County Case
Posted on March 27, 2009The Philadelphia Bar Association applauds the action taken by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court yesterday in its unanimous order giving a judge the discretion to overturn the cases of as many as 1,200 juveniles sentenced by a corrupt Luzerne County judge...
Philadelphia Bar Association to City: Stop Court System Budget Cuts
Posted on March 25, 2009The Philadelphia Bar Association is calling upon the city government to reconsider proposals to further reduce the budget of the city?s court system, stating that doing so would adversely impact the administration of meaningful justice. ?While we understand the economic difficulties facing our city, the Mayor?s proposed budget cuts are shortsighted and would be a severe detriment to Philadelphia?s justice system,? says Chancellor Sayde Ladov...
Stop Court System Budget Cuts, Association Urges City
Posted on March 25, 2009The Philadelphia Bar Association is calling upon the city government to reconsider proposals to further reduce the budget of the city?s court system, stating that doing so would adversely impact the administration of meaningful justice. ?While we understand the economic difficulties facing our city, the Mayor?s proposed budget cuts are shortsighted and would be a severe detriment to Philadelphia?s justice system,? says Chancellor Sayde Ladov...
Philadelphia Bar Association Mourns Loss of Wolf Block
Posted on March 23, 2009The Philadelphia Bar Association expressed profound sadness over news that the venerable Philadelphia law firm Wolf Block has decided to unwind its business due to economic difficulties. ?This is a sad day for Philadelphia,? says Sayde Ladov, Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association...
Volunteers Needed for Law Week 2009, April 27-May 1
Posted on March 23, 2009Volunteer lawyers will offer free legal advice, welcome new American citizens, visit children in classrooms and accompany inner-city students into the courts Monday, April 27 through Friday, May 1, as the Philadelphia Bar Association marks ?Law Week 2009? with a host of special events and services reaching out to thousands of citizens...
Philadelphia Bar Association Mourns Loss of Wolf Block
Posted on March 23, 2009The Philadelphia Bar Association expressed profound sadness over news that the venerable Philadelphia law firm Wolf Block has decided to unwind its business due to economic difficulties. ?This is a sad day for Philadelphia,? says Sayde Ladov, Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association...
International LL.M. Reception March 24 at Morgan Lewis
Posted on March 20, 2009The International Law Committee, in conjunction with the University of Pennsylvania Law School and Temple University Beasley School of Law, will host a reception in honor of international LL.M. students on Tuesday, March 24 at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, 1701 Market St...
Ginsburg Writing Competition
Posted on March 18, 2009Entries are now being accepted for the Philadelphia Bar Association?s Seventh Annual Legal Writing Competition in honor of the Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. The co-chairs of the competition are Kathleen D...
Third Circuit Judicial Conference
Posted on March 18, 2009Registration is now open for the Third Circuit Judicial Conference, to be held Monday, May 4 - Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency at Penn?s Landing. The Honorable John G. Roberts, Chief Justice of the United States, will speak at a black tie dinner on May 4th and Associate Justice David H...
Justinian Society and Philadelphia Bar Association to Host Reception with Italian-American Members of the Media
Posted on March 12, 2009The Justinian Society of Italian-American Lawyers in partnership with the Philadelphia Bar Association?s Bar-News Media Committee will host an ?Italian-American Media Night? on Wednesday, April 22, 2009. The cocktail party and Italian food sample, along with the media meet and greet will take place from 5:00 to 7:00 p...
Public Notice for Reappointment of a Bankruptcy Judge
Posted on March 09, 2009The current 14-year term of office of M. Bruce McCullough, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania is due to expire on September 21, 2009. The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit is considering the reappointment of the Judge to a new 14-year term of office...
Celebrate Formation of Pa. Innocence Project April 7
Posted on March 04, 2009A reception will be held Tuesday, April 7 to celebrate the formation of the Pennsylvania Innocence Project, an organization dedicated to exonerating persons imprisoned in Pennsylvania for crimes they did not commit and to eliminating the causes of wrongful convictions...
Renew Membership Today and Save
Posted on March 03, 2009Members have until April 1 to renew their Bar Association memberships at 2008 prices. Members renewing after April 1 will face a 5 percent increase in their dues. Click here to renew your membership. Benefits of membership include: • You'll attend informative workshops, meetings and special programs and receive significant discounts on continuing legal education courses offered through the Pennsylvania Bar Institute and the Philadelphia Bar Association...
WEBSITE UNDER MAINTENANCE THIS WEEKEND
Posted on February 20, 2009Due to the maintenance needs of our website, members of the Philadelphia Bar Association will not have access to our listserves, emails or event registration this weekend (from 4 p.m. Friday, February 20, until 8 a.m. Monday, February 23). We apologize for this inconvenience.
Share Your Green Office Stories
Posted on February 11, 2009Has your office switched to recycled paper products? Are you using soy-based inks? Have you installed energy-efficient lighting? The Philadelphia Lawyer magazine wants to know what you're doing at work to reduce your carbon footprint. Click here to share your stories with us.
ATTORNEY CAREER DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Posted on February 11, 2009In order to address the career and client development needs of attorneys coping with a challenging economic environment, the Philadelphia Bar Association is launching a comprehensive initiative to help attorneys explore opportunities, provide tools to generate additional business, and gain greater control over their careers...
Arianna Huffington to Address Bar Members April 1
Posted on February 11, 2009Political commentator Arianna Huffington, co-founder and editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post, will be the keynote speaker at the Association's Wednesday, April 1 Quarterly Meeting and Luncheon at 12 p.m. at the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue...
YLD Annual Meeting
Posted on February 04, 2009Political commentator Chris Matthews will give the keynote remarks at the Young Lawyers Division Annual meeting on Monday, Feb. 23, which will include remarks by YLD Chair Brian Chacker with his plans for 2009. The event begins at 12 p.m. at the Westin Philadelphia, 99 S...
Philadelphia Bar Association Elects New Treasurer to Board of Governors
Posted on January 29, 2009The Philadelphia Bar Association?s Board of Governors has appointed Joseph A. Prim Jr. as treasurer of the Board, replacing Jeffrey M. Lindy, who stepped down to seek election to public office in Montgomery County. Prim has already served two years as assistant treasurer...
Saving Your Business
Posted on January 29, 2009It?s a Philadelphia phenomenon. A snowstorm hits, and we all make a run on the supermarket to buy out the bread, milk and eggs. But what would you do in a real emergency, asks Sayde Ladov, Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association. If you?re a small business owner, what?s your equivalent of milk and eggs? Fact is, 25% of businesses don?t reopen after a disaster...
Philadelphia Bar Association Elects New Treasurer to Board of Governors
Posted on January 29, 2009The Philadelphia Bar Association?s Board of Governors has appointed Joseph A. Prim Jr. as treasurer of the Board, replacing Jeffrey M. Lindy, who stepped down to seek election to public office in Montgomery County. Prim has already served two years as assistant treasurer...
Saving Your Business
Posted on January 29, 2009It?s a Philadelphia phenomenon. A snowstorm hits, and we all make a run on the supermarket to buy out the bread, milk and eggs. But what would you do in a real emergency, asks Sayde Ladov, Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association. If you?re a small business owner, what?s your equivalent of milk and eggs? Fact is, 25% of businesses don?t reopen after a disaster...
Chancellor Expresses Outrage at Public Corruption of Judges
Posted on January 27, 2009Philadelphia--On behalf of the Philadelphia Bar Association, Chancellor Sayde Ladov expressed outrage at the news of public corruption by two judges in Luzerne County, PA, including the President Judge. According to federal prosecutors, the pair participated in a $2...
Future of Jenkins Law Library Survey
Posted on January 23, 2009The Jenkins Law Library is trying to reposition itself for the future and they need your input. They have developed a survey that should take no more than 15 minutes to complete. Feedback from as many people as possible is needed so as Library users, your input is important...
Sandra Day O'Connor Award Nominees Sought
Posted on January 23, 2009The Women in the Profession Committee is seeking nominations for the 2009 Sandra Day O'Connor Award. Deadline for nominations is Tuesday, March 17. 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...
FJD Pro Bono Awards Ceremony January 22
Posted on January 12, 2009The First Judicial District of Pennsylvania will present its Third Annual FJD Pro Bono Publico Award to members of the bar who have provided exceptional pro bono service to the underprivileged on Thursday, Jan. 22 from 5 to 7 p.m., in the Alex Bonavitacola Law Library, 6th Floor, at City Hall...
2009 United States Supreme Court Induction Ceremony Monday, May 4, 2009
Posted on January 09, 2009United States Supreme Court Building Washington, D.C. Monday, May 4, 2009 On Monday, May 4, 2009 the Philadelphia Bar Association will move up to 50 of our members for admission to the Bar of the United States Supreme Court. The admission ceremony will be made to the full Court sitting in Washington, D...
PHILADELPHIA BAR ASSOCIATION 2009 COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Posted on December 29, 2008The Philadelphia Bar Association's list of 2009 Committee Chairs Ad Hoc Committee on Disaster/ Pandemic Planning Jacqueline G. Segal, Esq. Fox Rothschild LLP Alternative Dispute Resolution A. Harold Datz, Esq. Seidel Weitz Garfinkle & Datz, LLC Appellate Courts Larry R...
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