Erie County Bar Association

We appreciate everyone who attended last night's YLD happy hour at Oliver’s Beer Garden. Your presence made the evening a resounding success, and we look forward to our next gathering!!

🍻 The YLD Summer Associate Welcome Happy Hour is ON at Oliver's Beer Garden! Members, come stop by and give a warm welcome to our summer associates! We're here and ready for you! 🍻

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Meet Rachel 👋🏻 Rachel Loper '19 recently received the Erie County Bar Association's Pro Bono Award at their annual Law Day Event.

Rachel studied at Gannon and reflected on her experience here: https://www.gannon.edu/news/notable-knights/alumni/rachel-loper-19.php

Congrats, Rachel! 👏🏻 Gannon is proud of you!

Lunch is served! ☀️ The ECBA Women's Division is thrilled to be volunteering with the amazing Mercy Center for Women today at Perry Square. We're proud to be serving lunch and connecting with our community. Stop by and say hello if you're in the area!

🚨 KICKOFF ALERT! 🚨 We are having an absolute BLAST tonight at the Erie Children's Museum for the official kickoff of the Attorneys and Kids Together (AKT) Kid Konnection mentoring program! 🎉

The museum is buzzing with energy, laughter, and so many exciting discoveries! From the looks on everyone's faces, we honestly can't tell who was enjoying it more – the adults or the kids! 🤔 (Spoiler: it was probably a tie, with extra points for pure joy all around!)

Huge thanks to the amazing Erie Children's Museum for hosting us and providing the perfect backdrop for such a wonderful evening. We're so excited for all the connections and adventures ahead with our incredible mentors and enthusiastic mentees!

REMINDER! The deadline for the Chief Justice Samuel J. Roberts scholarship is approaching - PLEASE encourage any law school students from Erie County to apply!

Chief Justice Samuel J. Roberts Scholarship Offered by the Erie County Law Foundation

The Erie County Law Foundation is accepting applications for the Chief Justice Samuel J. Roberts Scholarship. The scholarship provides financial assistance to law school students from Erie County, PA enrolled in accredited law schools.

Who is Eligible?
Residents of Erie County, Pennsylvania, who will be entering their first year at an ABA-accredited law school are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Assuming the availability of funds, and provided that the student maintains a satisfactory academic record, the scholarship may be renewed for the student’s second and third years of law school.

The Scholarship
The Chief Justice Samuel J. Roberts Scholarship provides financial assistance for tuition, room/board, books/supplies and travel.

Application
Applications will be accepted during April and May of each year. Potential candidates may download the online application (www.eriebar.com/foundation/roberts-scholarship) or request an application from the Erie County Law Foundation, 429 West Sixth Street, Erie, Pennsylvania 16507, 814-459-3111. Announcements of the availability of the scholarship are made annually. The application and Authorization and Release form must be completed and returned along with an official transcript to the Erie County Law Foundation by May 31, 2025.

For renewal of scholarships, the same application procedures apply. Determination of renewal will be based on law school academic records and funding, with the Scholarship Committee deciding whether the student’s academic progress is satisfactory.

The Scholarship Committee
The Scholarship Committee will review all applications, making its decisions based on established criteria, focusing primarily on financial need, academic achievement, and the applicant’s career statement. The Scholarship Committee includes numerous Erie County Law Foundation Trustees, Erie County Bar Association members, former Chief Justice Samuel J. Roberts Scholarship recipients, and laypeople.

While there is no mandate that scholarship winners return to Erie County to practice law, the Committee encourages local law careers.

For additional information
Erie County Law Foundation
429 West 6th Street
Erie, PA 16507
814-459-3111

Application Link:https://www.eriebar.com/pdf/Robers%20App%204-2019.pdf

HUGE thanks to everyone who made last Saturday's AKT 5K Race a massive success! 🎉🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

We couldn't have done it without our amazing:

Participants: You showed up with incredible energy and enthusiasm – thank you for running and walking with us!
Sponsors: Your generous support was instrumental in making this event possible.
Staff & Committee Members: Your hard work and dedication behind the scenes ensured everything ran smoothly. You rock!
Erie Runners Club and Big White Trailer: We could not do this without you! THANK YOU!

A special shout out to our downtown community who helped us make the day special:
Erie Downtown Partnership, EDDC, and Ascend: Thank you for your incredible partnership: helping us promote our great cause and for getting us warmed up and centered with that wonderful pre-race yoga session! 🧘‍♀️🧘‍♂️
Taste and See & Jo's Brooklyn Bagels: Those pre/post-race treats were absolutely delicious and the perfect way to refuel! 🥯☕
Thank you for providing such awesome goodies!

Finally, CONGRATULATIONS to our winners! Please check your email for your Erie Downtown gift cards!

Female Overall- 1st Place: Gabby Kennelly
Female Overall- 2nd Place: Sidney Shields
Female Overall- 3rd Place: Pamela Wassell

Male Overall - 1st Place: Chris Hilling
Male Overall - 2nd Place: Bill Helbling
Male Overall- 3rd Place: Will McBrier

Age Group Winners:
Jonathan Anthony
Thomas Moore
Jeremy Thomas
Greg Grasingger
Paul Rohler
Ed Masta
Gregg Garcia
Lydia Groner
Rachel Bessetti
Kaitlyn Bosy
Iffy Igoboeli
Bridget Fetzner
Jennie Hagerty
Kathy Schreckengost

Team Winners - # of Participants:
1st Place: MacDonald Illig Jones & Britton LLP
2nd Place: Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett, P.C.
3rd Place: Lighthouse Law

It was a fantastic day of community, fitness, and fun right here in Erie! We're already looking forward to next year!

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We were honored to be a part of the Erie County Bar Association's 2025 Law Day on Tuesday, May 6th, which included a nod to ECBA's 150th anniversary.

Our own Tim Wachter served as Chair, hosting the event and introducing the main presentation. Tom Tupitza, along with Russell Warner, introduced this year's Liberty Bell Award recipient. It was a fantastic event! We remain steadfast supporters of our local bar and our profession.

🎉 Happy 150th Anniversary to the Erie County Bar Association! 🎉

Today, May 8th, 2025, we mark a truly momentous occasion – 150 years of the Erie County Bar Association serving our community, upholding the honor and dignity of the legal profession, and promoting the due administration of justice. Founded in May of 1875, the ECBA has been a cornerstone of the Erie legal landscape for a century and a half.

We are incredibly proud of our rich history and the enduring legacy of our members. To celebrate this incredible milestone, we are thrilled to announce the release of a special 150th Anniversary History Book! This comprehensive volume, meticulously written and compiled by a dedicated committee of our very own ECBA members, chronicles the journey, achievements, and evolution of our esteemed association over the past 150 years.

This commemorative book is a must-have for anyone interested in the legal history of Erie County and the significant contributions of the ECBA and its members.

Order your copy of the ECBA 150th Anniversary History Book today and own a piece of our shared history! The ECBA 150th Anniversary History Book can be purchased on our website: https://www.eriebar.com/history%20book

Here's to another 150 years of service, integrity, and community!

We are excited to be kicking off our 150th Anniversary Law Day Celebration with over 400 students from Erie County middle and high schools, who will enjoy a special performance of Dr. Greg Jackson’s History that Doesn’t Suck, LIVE!

If you did not get your tickets yet for the evening performance, they are available at the Warner Theatre box office!

https://www.eriewarnertheatre.com/events/event/05/06/2025/law-day-celebration-history-that-doesnt-suck