Pennsylvania Bar Association

We are thrilled to announce that the Pennsylvania Bar Association Commission on Women in the Profession has honored Anne John with the Special Achievement Award. To read more click here: https://ow.ly/gOE650TMBU1 Join us in congratulating Anne John on this well-deserved recognition!

As we conclude Pro Bono Month, we want to share a message from PBA President Nancy Conrad. We will continue our Pro Bono efforts well beyond this month and hope you will join us in future events.

Join us at the 2024 Diversity Summit to delve into pressing issues and explore effective strategies for fostering inclusive environments. Topics include the state of diversity in the Pennsylvania Bar Association, pragmatic methods for championing DEI initiatives and strategies to address unique challenges faced by bar associations in promoting DEI initiatives. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a more equitable future—register here https://lnkd.in/eucP7CT3 Join us at the end of the Summit for a PBA Meet & Greet!

This Halloween, we're giving you "pumpkin" to talk about with our very own PBA Pumpkin Contest! Our teams have carved out their creativity, and now it's your turn to judge—see what we did there? 😉 From the most creative to the funniest and scariest pumpkins, it's time to cast your vote! Creativity and team building isn't just fun—it's a vital tool for communication, boosting morale and sparking innovation in the workplace. Vote now and let us know which pumpkin steals the show! https://lnkd.in/e2e3k6W8

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Behind every piece of legislation, there's a story of dedication and perseverance. We are grateful and proud of the hard work and dedication of two key PBA Family Law Section members Carolyn Zack and Robb Bunde who played crucial roles in drafting and advocating for HB 917/Act 12 of 2024, the Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act! This legislation, which officially passed in April, aims to streamline family law arbitration processes in Pennsylvania. Read more information about this bill here https://lnkd.in/eataHhMN Anna Malcein King, Esq., Melissa Shusterman, Office of Governor Josh Shapiro, L. Elizabeth F. Hanbidge, Kate Klunk, Maddie Lapetina

One week left to register for CYBERSECURITY Best Practices for Solo Practitioners and Small/Medium Law Firms! NOVEMBER 6 - 11 A.M. - NOON (1 CLE) Solo and small law practices are in some ways at higher risk of suffering a catastrophic cybersecurity incident. With limited budgets and an assumption that “my IT vendor handles it,” they’re usually easy prey. Whether it’s ABA Ethical Rules, privacy laws or contractual obligations to your clients, there are consequences for assuming “IT will handle it” (it’s not their job and they don’t have the resources). Learn what minimum precautions you need to take to protect your license, livelihood and client information. Speaker: Talar ☘️ Herculian Coursey Esq., CIPP/US, CIPM, SHRM Talar Herculean Coursey is General Counsel, VP of Human Resources and VP of ComplyAuto Esquire, a privacy and cybersecurity SaaS company serving law firms. Before joining ComplyAuto in 2023, Talar served as General Counsel for Vista Ford Lincoln dealerships for 12 years. And, before going in-house, she was a file clerk, associate and partner at the national labor and employment law firm, Fisher Phillips LLP. Register here: https://ow.ly/lFey50TQRZA

Here are photos from a recent Pennsylvania Bar Association Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section Wills Clinic in Butler, PA! These clinics are vital in providing essential legal services to those who need them most. Thanks to the dedication of our volunteers, we're able to offer pro bono assistance and make a real difference in the community. Interested in joining us or learning more? More information is available here https://ow.ly/P81C50TSZw9

During this Pro Bono Month we proudly recognize our Real Property, Trust and Probate Section for their outstanding Pro Bono Life Planning Clinics! In 2021, the RPPT Law Section launched a groundbreaking pro bono program to offer estate planning services to low-income individuals at no cost. Through this initiative, volunteer lawyers draft essential documents like simple wills, financial powers of attorney, and advance health care directives. The Section employs two innovative clinic models: 1. Law School Clinical Educational Model: Partnering with law schools, this model allows law students to lead client conversations and drafting under the supervision of volunteer attorneys. This offers a unique mentoring opportunity while students gain practical skills. 2. Legal Services Model: Collaborating with community legal services organizations, volunteer attorneys meet with clients identified by these organizations to prepare vital estate planning documents. Volunteer today https://ow.ly/hF8C50TJMRQ

Recently Pennsylvania Bar Association President Nancy Conrad was invited to discuss the importance of the judiciary on Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN)'s Civics 101. We are grateful to PCN for this opportunity to spread knowledge and empower our youth. Civics 101 is an online educational tool designed to help Pennsylvania students gain a deeper understanding of how our state government operates. This free public service is here to empower and educate. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/esdQ_6ui