Join us this Saturday, October 5th, for a Get Out The Vote event hosted by the Barristers’ Association and Councilman Jeff Young at the corner of 29th and Ridge! We're bringing together a fantastic coalition of organizations, including Committee 70, Free the Ballot, the Department of State, the Mayor’s Office of Black Male Engagement, Vote Philadelphia, and many more. Our goal? To empower our community with everything they need to participate in the electoral process! Expect a day full of resources for voter registration, polling place confirmations, and a mini civics lesson. Plus, there will be food, face painting, sneaker cleaning, a DJ, and a 360 photo booth to capture the fun! Let’s make this a memorable and educational event for everyone. We hope to see you there! 🎉🗳️ #GetOutTheVote #CivicEngagement #CommunityEvent
The Barristers' Association of Philadelphia, Inc.
Legal Services
Philadelphia, PA 757 followers
Our network encompasses approximately 1,000 lawyers and jurists in both the private and public sectors...
About us
Established in 1950, The Barristers’ Association of Philadelphia, Inc.’s purpose, then and now, has been to address the professional needs and development of Black lawyers in the City of Philadelphia through programs such as seminars, cultural events and publications. Since the early years of its establishment, the Barristers’ Association has also recognized the need, and its obligation, to be a pro-active advocate for the cause against injustice. In 1973, members of the Barristers’ Association served on the Liacouras Commission, which investigated ways to eliminate racial discrimination in bar admission procedures. In 1978, the Barristers’ Association joined other concerned groups in filing an action against the Philadelphia Registration Commission which resulted in the addition of 50,000 Philadelphians to the voter registration pools. In 1983, the Barristers’ Association provided testimony before the Pennsylvania State Legislature on the issue of the merit selection of judges. In more recent years, the Barristers’ Association has sponsored or participated in activities that promoted youth awareness and career opportunities in the legal profession, and increased citizens’ awareness of their rights under the law. Scholarships to minority law students at local law schools are awarded annually to further encourage and support Black students in their pursuit of a degree in law. Continuing Legal Education seminars and political education forums have been offered to members of the Barristers’ Association to facilitate professional development and political awareness.
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- Industry
- Legal Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Philadelphia, PA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1950
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1735 Market Street, Ste A234
Philadelphia, PA 19103, US
Employees at The Barristers' Association of Philadelphia, Inc.
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Joe Mitchell, Esquire
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Sheryl Axelrod🎗️
Commercial Disputes: Arbitrator | Mediator | Discovery Master | Receiver | Expert Witness | Hablo Español | Writer | Public Speaker | DEI Champion |…
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We invite you to join us for an in-person panel discussion commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the landmark, Brown v. Board of Education decision. Our panelists will engage in a two-part discussion on the impact of the Brown decision on the integration of Girard College, as well as its influence on the credentials of community educators and the resulting educational opportunities for our youth. Don’t miss out on this exciting conversation—RSVP today to secure your spot using this link: https://lnkd.in/e9WNJ8gW
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Calling all volunteers! 🗣️🗣️ Join the Barristers as we make sure our community gets out to vote! If you would like to volunteer please use the following link: https://lnkd.in/e6bDUcMP
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The 74th Installation of Officers for the Barristers Association of Philadelphia! Register using this link: https://lnkd.in/gCNuawFA
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In response to participant feedback we have decided to postpone the Golf Classic to September 10, 2024, in hopes to better suit summer vacation schedules. Individual and Foursome packages remain available for purchase using the link: https://lnkd.in/eBF7BTJa
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Make sure you are planning to come out for our last meeting of the year tomorrow! If you are interested in serving your community on a board, join us to hear from two seasoned nonprofit Board members, Barristers' Advisory Board Member, Lloyd Freeman and former Barristers' Advisory Board member Charisse Lillie, as they discuss how their journeys in service have been a chance to develop leadership, communication, and decision-making skills that are beneficial in both personal and professional settings. They will be joined by area nonprofit leaders to examine the opportunity board members have to make a lasting and meaningful impact on the community. Representatives from local nonprofits such as the Boys & Girls Cub, the Philadelphia Ballet, the Salvation Army and more will be on hand to meet Barristers and recruit for their agencies. Come prepared to network and learn more about these charitable organizations. Register using this link: https://bit.ly/JuneGBM2024
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Join us for our last meeting of the year! https://bit.ly/JuneGBM2024
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Gather your foursome and meet us on the green ⛳️ Join the Barristers’ for our Annual Golf Classic at the Talamore Country Club. 🏌🏾♂️🏌🏽♀️🏌🏽♂️🏌🏽♀️🏌🏽♂️🏌🏻♂️🏌🏼♀️ Secure your spot using this link: https://lnkd.in/ech3S6qH or emailing barristersgolfclassic@gmail.com
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Calling all Volunteers! Join our Annual Life Planing Clinic on June 7, 2024! In partnership with SeniorLAW Center and Councilman Jeffery Young, Jr., Esq. the Barristers will assist senior citizens in creating life planing documents such as wills and health directives. In addition, Well Fargo will be presenting in a panel answering questions about estate planning, guardianship, property rights and more! Volunteers please register using the following link https://lnkd.in/eGFgRpiT All are welcomed to attend this information session. If you or a senior citizen you know would like to have documents prepared please contact legal advocate Michael Prendergast at 215-716-5079 to register.
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As we prepare to celebrate excellence in the Black legal community in Philadelphia area, hear from 2011 Scholarship Recipient - Geneva Brown as she recalls attending the Gala with her parents and the comforting, memorable impression the Barristers’ left on her family. Ms. Brown is currently the Chief Diversity Officer for The Cigna Group, a part of her role as Vice President and Global Head of DEI & ESG for Cigna. The Cigna Group is a Fortune 20 global healthcare company, covering more than 165 million lives with nearly 70,000 employees. In her role, Ms. Brown spearheads The Cigna Group’s focus on environmental, social and governance issues as well as the meaningful work related to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Thank you to our sponsors and partners for allowing the Barristers’ to continue this legacy for 22 scholarship recipients tomorrow in our largest scholarship class!