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.

On Wednesday, December 21 from 5-7 p.m. residents of Philadelphia and the surrounding counties can call the Philadelphia Bar Association's LegalLine to get advice on employment-related matters from both the employer and employee perspective

Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor Wesley R. Payne IV has issued a statement supporting timely and substantive consideration for all applicants who applied for relief as part of the PA Marijuana Pardon Project, a one-time effort targeted at people with non-violent marijuana-related convictions.

With a fast, intuitive interface, Decisis stands out from the competition in the legal research space.

The 2022 awards include recognizing this year’s Bar Champion, Troutman Pepper.

The week will include a number of giveaways, free member headshots and a Memver Appreciation Reception and Awards Ceremony on Nov. 15 at City WineryThe week will include a number of giveaways, free member headshots and a Memver Appreciation Reception and Awards Ceremony on Nov. 15 at City Winery

Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor Wesley R. Payne IV released a statement in tribute to retired Senior U.S. Circuit Judge Hon. Dolores Sloviter, who died on October 12.

Whether you’re new to pro bono or a veteran volunteer, join the Philadelphia public interest community in participating in the American Bar Association’s annual National Pro Bono Celebration October 23-29.

Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor Wesley R. Payne IV released a statement in tribute to Pennsylvania Supreme Court Chief Justice Max Baer, who died overnight on September 30. Chief Justice Baer was first elected to the Supreme Court in 2003 and has been Chief Justice since 2021. He was set to retire at the end of this year, after he reached the Court’s mandatory retirement age of 75.

In response to the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade over the summer, and to the recent rise in gun violence, including a mass shooting on South Street in Philadelphia and the killing of a teenage football player in Roxborough, the Board of Governors passed resolutions at its September meeting urging a stronger government response.