Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor Marc J. Zucker issued a statement condemning a growing number of violent acts directed at attorneys and members of the judiciary.

Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor Marc J. Zucker issued a statement congratulating Rep. Joanna McClinton on being elected Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. McClinton, D-Philadelphia, is the first woman and first Black woman to be elected to the position. 

Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor Marc J. Zucker issued a statement on the investiture of Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra Todd in Pittsburgh on Friday, January 20.

Andrew McGinley has joined the Philadelphia Bar Association as director of law and policy. At the Bar Association, McGinley’s role will focus on working with Association staff and volunteer leadership on a number of legislative, legal services and public interest efforts. 
 

The Philadelphia Lawyer, the Philadelphia Bar Association’s quarterly magazine, is focusing its Spring 2023 issue on the topic of women in law.

The sections recognized members and community leaders for their contributions to the legal profession and the administration of justice.

Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor Wesley R. Payne IV released a statement congratulating Judge Mia Perez, Judge Kai Scott, Kelley Hodge, and John Murphy after their confirmation as new U.S. District Judges for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

The December 15 Annual Meeting also included honoring Citizens Bank Achievement Award recipients Catherine Carr and Joseph Sullivan. and Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Award recipient Marilou E. Watson

Katayun I. Jaffari, a Cozen O’Connor shareholder, was named Vice-Chancellor and will become Chancellor in 2025.

Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor Wesley R. Payne IV has issued a statement applauding the passage of the Respect for Marriage Act by the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation, which protects marriage equality under federal law, was previously passed by the U.S. Senate and is expected to be signed into law by President Joe Biden.