At its Annual Meeting on December 10, the Bar Association announced the results of its 2025 elections. Vikram Patel, managing attorney at Community Legal Services, will serve as Vice-Chancellor in 2026 and become Chancellor in 2028. Association members also passed amendments to the Association's bylaws. 

The Philadelphia Bar Association’s 99^th Chancellor, Ezra Wohgelernter, discussed the organization’s agenda for 2026 on December 10, including honoring the Association’s history as Philadelphia and the nation celebrate the semiquincentennial, a focus on civics education, and offering initiatives that meet the evolving needs of the city’s legal professionals.

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We would like to recognize and thank all of the volunteer attorneys who participated in the Pro Bono Challenge throughout the month of October! See list attached.

 This year, CORA Services honored the Philadelphia Bar Association at their signature event, 2025 Love in Action Celebration, on Thursday, November 20, 2025. At this annual event, CORA recognizes individuals and organizations who have selflessly dedicated their time, talent, voice, and resources to empowering families, transforming communities, and effecting positive and lasting change. 

Ballots for 2025 Philadelphia Bar Association elections were emailed to all members in good standing on Monday, November 24. Participating in the elections is your chance to have a say in the future leadership of our community. Use the guide to make an informed decision and cast your ballot.

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 Champion of the Bar, the City of Philadelphia Law Department, as well this year’s Bar Stars.

Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor Katayun I. Jaffari released a statement regarding the results of the November 4 general election.

A proposed amended version of the Philadelphia Bar Association bylaws were adopted by the Board of Governors at the September 16, 2025, meeting (pursuant to Section 12.1.1.1 of the current bylaws) and are being submitted to the membership per Section 12.1.2. The amended bylaws will be presented to the membership for approval as part of our upcoming Bar election.

With the November 4 general election approaching, the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Commission on Judicial Selection and Retention has released its recommendations for Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas and Philadelphia Municipal Court judges seeking to be retained for another term in their current positions on the bench.

The Philadelphia Bar Association issued a statement in honor of Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Judge Hon. Angelo J. Foglietta, who died on September 28.