Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor Marc Zucker issued a statement commending Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania General Assembly for enacting measures last week that will expand the Commonwealth's Clean Slate structure, provide a right to counsel and other reforms of guardianship laws and fund indigent defense at the state level for the first time in Pennsylvania history.

The Philadelphia Bar Association recognized outstanding members of the legal community throughout November and December with 2023 Section awards.

The Philadelphia Bar Association’s 97^th Chancellor, Jen Coatsworth, discussed the organization’s agenda for 2024 at the 2023 Annual Meeting at the Ballroom at the Ben on Decemeber 13, including continuing its focus on growing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging within the profession; advancing access to justice, and elevating professional excellence and civility while growing the reputation and influence of Philadelphia lawyers.

The contested races this year included Vice Chancellor, Treasurer and five spots on the Board of Governors. Ezra Wohgelernter, shareholder at Feldman Shepherd Wohgelernter Tanner Weinstock and Dodig LLP, has been elected Vice Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association. He will serve as Vice Chancellor in 2024, Chancellor-elect in 2025 and Chancellor in 2026.

Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor Marc J. Zucker issued a statement congratulating Hon. Anne E. Lazarus on being named President Judge of the Pennsylvania Superior Court.

Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor Marc J. Zucker issued a statement regarding the recent protest targeting a Jewish-owned business in Center City.

Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor Marc J. Zucker issued a statement upon the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, who died December 1, 2023 at age 93.

Participating in the Philadelphia Bar Association elections is your chance to have a say in the future leadership of our community. Use this guide to make an informed decision and cast your ballot. 

The Philadelphia Bar Association has entered into institutional partnerships with the City of Philadelphia Law Department, the Defender Association of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, extending all the benefits of membership to legal professionals working at each organization.

The Philadelphia Bar Association is celebrating “Member Appreciation Week” this week, honoring the contributions of all members and giving special recognition to this year’s Bar Stars, an award created in 2019 to honor members who have gone above and beyond at carrying out the Association’s mission of leadership, education and advocacy.