Philadelphia Bar Association

🏆Nominations are open for 2026 Philadelphia Bar Association Awards🏆

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. All nominations are due Monday, August 3, 2026. Submit nominations today:

2026 Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Award: https://philadelphiabar.org/?pg=News&blAction=showEntry&blogEntry=145831

2026 Justice Sonia Sotomayor Diversity Award: https://philadelphiabar.org/?pg=News&blAction=showEntry&blogEntry=145261

2026 Cheryl Ingram Award: https://philadelphiabar.org/?pg=News&blAction=showEntry&blogEntry=145212

Law Students: Enter the 2026 Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg "Pursuit of Justice" Legal Writing Competition: https://philadelphiabar.org/?pg=News&blAction=showEntry&blogEntry=145268

David M. Rosenblum Award Student Leader Award - Deadline extended: Friday June 26: https://philadelphiabar.org/?pg=News&blAction=showEntry&blogEntry=146350

Welcome to “The Inside Track,” a focused series of expert, peer-facilitated conversations illuminating the unique path of in-house counsel. Each session explores pivotal transitions, mindset shifts, and specialized communication strategies needed for lawyers to succeed in the corporate world.

On July 16, the discussion will cover communicating and the key differences between in-house and outside counsel.

🔹Welcome address by Marc Esterow, Esq. senior employment counsel at Synopsys

Panelists:
🔹Dredeir Roberts, fractional general counsel and AI governance professional at Dredeir Law
🔹Ada Okafor, of AB Surgery
🔹Nicole Stokes, of the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation

🔹Moderator is 2025 Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor Kathy Jaffari, shareholder at Cozen O'Connor!

This is a happy hour -- beverages will be provided by gracious hosts, Cozen O'Connor!

Register today: https://ow.ly/jlGy50ZfOub

Join the Law School Public Interest Professionals Committee for their Summer Panel Series at noon on Thursdays via Zoom in June and July! You'll meet lawyers involved in public interest legal work and discuss a new topic every week.

Check out the calendar to register: https://ow.ly/ubvr50Z7iVZ

If you have an ethics question, please call (215) 238-6328 and a member of the Professional Guidance Committee will assist you. Learn more: https://ow.ly/fJUT50Yvn4U

Happy birthday to our LRIS Staff Attorney, Susan Crawford 🎉

"This year, the importance of preserving and confronting our history is even more poignant in light of the recent decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, which reversed the District Court's order requiring the restoration of exhibits at the President’s House. While reasonable minds may differ regarding the legal issues presented, the controversy itself serves as a powerful reminder that our understanding of history is neither complete nor static."

Read more of the message from Chancellor Ezra Wohlgelernter here: https://ow.ly/wWqV50ZeA4J

Today we honor - a day of reflection, resilience, and the ongoing fight for equity.

to The Philadelphia Lawyer, Spring 2017 - 10 Questions for Frank Cervone, Executive Director, Support Center for Child Advocates

All members can access our full publications archives through HeinOnline: https://ow.ly/uXoC50Z9Y7S

🚨 CLE ALERT 🚨

Register for this upcoming CLE: https://ow.ly/fQnF50ZcqNB

‼️REGISTRATION OPENS SOON‼️

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.