We encourage everyone to take a moment to nominate someone who has made a positive impact. Your nomination can shine a light on contributions that might otherwise go unnoticed and help build a culture of appreciation for fellow members.  A few thoughtful words can go a long way in honoring their efforts and motivating others.

Let’s come together to recognize the great work happening all around us! Click the links below to submit a nomination. All nominations are due Monday, August 3, 2026. 

• Nominate Someone Today: 2026 Justice Sonia Sotomayor Diversity Award

• Nominate Someone Today: 2026 Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Award 

• Nominate Someone Today: 2026 Cheryl Ingram Award

• Law Students: Enter the 2026 Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg "Pursuit of Justice" Legal Writing Competition

The Philadelphia Bar Association is an accredited New Jersey CLE provider, making it easier than ever to earn your CLE credits in both the Pennsylvania and New Jersey jurisdictions.

The Philadelphia Bar Association's Commission on Judicial Selection and Retention is currently accepting requests for evaluation from prospective judicial candidates. Candidates who wish to receive an evaluation prior to January 1, 2027 should submit their questionnaires and supporting materials by or before August 31, 2026 to allow the Judicial Commission sufficient time to complete the evaluation.

Additional information, including a link to the questionnaire form, can be found at the link below.

Completed questionnaires should be submitted to David Truman, Director of Policy, Governance and Legal Services, via hand-delivery to the Bar Association offices or via e-mail at dtruman@philabar.org.

Don't miss the opportunity to build a more perfect practice: Join us September 17-18 at the 2026 Philadelphia Bar Association Bench-Bar & Annual Conference!

This year, we are holding Bench-Bar in Philadelphia, to celebrate the unique history of our city and to highlight the lasting legacy of Philadelphia lawyers in our country's 250th year. Hone your skills with relevant and timely CLEs, hear from insightful and prominent speakers, and build relationships with your fellow legal professionals.

As the fight for justice continues, we all have a unique role to play. We hope you will join us to celebrate history, to affirm our commitment to democracy, and to enjoy learning and socializing with our community.

REGISTRATION OPENS SOON!

This year is a special one as the country celebrates its 250th birthday – with Philadelphia, as the birthplace of our nation, stepping into the spotlight. Last fall, Kathryn Ott Lovell, executive director of Philadelphia250, shared the vision, priorities, and progress of the city’s Semiquincentennial celebration.

Watch the video to learn how the legal community can meaningfully support and amplify the initiative. Gain insights into the strategic goals and civic impact of Philadelphia250, opportunities for engagement by firms and other legal organizations, sponsorship, and storytelling, and ways to align organizational values with the celebration’s themes of equity, innovation, and community.

If you have an ethics question, please call (215) 238-6328 and a member of the Professional Guidance Committee will assist you. 

A roundup of the latest activity taking place in the Pennsylvania General Assembly.

The Spring 2026 issue includes a conversation with the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Innocence Project, Zane David Memeger, the 2025 Hon. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg “Pursuit of Justice” Legal Writing Competition winning essay, the 25th anniversary of Marshall Dennehey’s Advanced Trial Advocacy & Mock Trial Program, and much more.

Members have access to HeinOnline archive collection of Philadelphia Bar Association publications. To access the archive, you must be a member of the Philadelphia Bar Association.

We want to hear from you! Do you have a legal analysis article idea or a story to share about a memorable case, social issues, travel or even pop culture, fiction or poetry? Share your submission with us to be featured in a future issue of The Philadelphia Lawyer magazine!

Email communications@philabar.org with the subject line: Magazine submission

If you have a moment, we’d truly appreciate it if you could leave us a quick Google review. Share how your experience with the Bar Association has helped you to make connections and grow your career! It only takes a minute, and your insights can help others know what to expect. Your positive feedback helps our Association grow and continue providing the best service possible for members. 

Thank you for your support—it means the world to us!

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We take pride in supporting legal professionals in Philadelphia at every stage of their careers. Our members' experiences highlight the value of the Philadelphia Bar Association's resources, networking opportunities, and advocacy efforts. Whether you're a seasoned attorney, a recent law school graduate, or a law student preparing for the future, our community is here to help you thrive. Read what our members have to say about how the Philadelphia Bar Association has positively impacted their professional journeys.

Adrianna Buckingham-attorney, social worker, and founder of AB In-House Counseling-is pleased to offer free 20-minute executive coaching sessions to members of the Philadelphia Bar Association. These sessions are designed to support attorneys seeking clarity, balance, and professional fulfillment.

The Served with Love Program provides complimentary hot meals every day to families staying at the Ronald McDonald House while their children receive medical treatment at one of Philadelphia’s pediatric hospitals. Volunteers work alongside a member of the House’s food service team to help prepare and serve meals to more than 300 individuals each day.

This summer associate initiative offers Philadelphia law firms and organizations a wonderful opportunity to plan a hands‑on, high‑impact team‑building event for their summer associates while giving back to families who truly need support.

If you are interested, please contact Susan Campbell, (215) 387-8406, susan@rmhcphilly.org or Nicholas Guerrino at (267) 609-7584 or nicholas@ronaldmcdonaldhousephilly.org.  

We hope you will sign up to be a judge/juror at Gladiator, the one-on-one high school mock trial world championship hosted by Drexel Kline Law.  Rounds 1-4 will be held at the federal courthouse (601 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106). The Semifinal will be held at the Kline Institute of Trial Advocacy (1200 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107).  

Here are the times of the trials (inclusive of check in and post-trial feedback).  They're much shorter than a normal mock trial (there's only one witness per side):

Round 1 (Sat., 7/25, 9:30 - 11:30 AM)

Round 2 (Sat., 7/25, 12:30 - 2:30 PM)

Round 3 (Sat., 7/25, 3:30 - 5:30 PM)

Round 4 (Sun., 7/26, 8:45  - 10:45 AM)

Semifinal (Sun., 7/26, 11:15 - 1:15 PM

Our Annual Partners and other benefit providers give Bar Association members access to discounts from local and national retailers, for legal and professional services and more!

DISCOUNTS INCLUDE:

• Wireless and data services discounts from Verizon, including 22% off your monthly bill for eligible members
• Travel discounts and planning services from Mondee
• Up to 35% PC computers and printers from HP
• Up to 20% off on gifts from 1-800-FLOWERS, Harry & David, and Cheryl’s Cookies
• Additional discounts on products and services, including performances at the Kimmel Cultural Campus, rental cars through Avis and Budget, and more

Decisis is a fast, reliable legal research tool powered by LexisNexis - free for Philadelphia Bar Association members - a $1788 value! Search all courts and jurisdictions (Need a case outside Pennsylvania? Find it with Decisis™.)

To access the benefit login with your member account.

Printing is a daily essential—now it’s more affordable than it’s been in years. ODP Business Solutions is reintroducing some of its lowest Copy & Print pricing, with black and white prints at just $0.06 and color prints at $0.30. You can also take advantage of great pricing on HP ink and toner, helping you keep your office stocked while managing costs. Order online for convenience, then pick up in store to keep your workflow moving without delays. 

Your savings don’t stop at print. With the Store Purchasing Card (SPC), you can access your member pricing when shopping in Office Depot® and OfficeMax® stores, receiving the member price or in-store price, whichever is lower. Download your SPC for easy checkout, shop in person when needed, and take advantage of added services like free delivery on qualifying orders, same-day print pickup, and subscription savings on everyday essentials.

Save up to 40% OFF select appliances

Plus, receive FREE DELIVERY on orders over $399*

Offer valid 6/4/26 –6/16/26 on GE Appliances Store purchases only. Excludes small and countertop appliances. See Store for details.

Please join the LGBT Rights Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association and the Philadelphia LGBTQ+ Bar Association as we welcome incoming members of our profession, summer associates and law clerks, to the Philadelphia legal community. Graciously hosted by Ballard Spahr LLP, we hope that this event will provide opportunities for summer associates to network with established professionals and their peers.

In addition, we will be recognizing the 2026 recipient of the David M. Rosenblum Law Student Leader Award.

The award honors the memory of David M. Rosenblum, the late legal director of Mazzoni Center, a tireless lawyer and advocate, and an LGBTQ organizer while in law school.

**There is no charge to attend this event, however advanced registration is required**