The Public Interest Calendar of Events
• From Sept. 17 through Oct. 5, in ­preparation for National Pro Bono Week, the Philadelphia Bar Association's ­delivery of legal services…
August 29, 2017 at 04:51 PM
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• From Sept. 17 through Oct. 5, in preparation for National Pro Bono Week, the Philadelphia Bar Association's delivery of legal services committee and law firm pro bono committee are set to offer interactive “Road Shows” introducing pro bono opportunities available in Philadelphia. The one-hour “Road Shows” are scheduled for 8:30 a.m. or noon. To host a Road Show, or for more information, contact Jodi Schatz at [email protected].
• On Monday, Sept. 18, Community Legal Services will hold its second annual Justice Rising Advocates Reception for Young Professionals, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Saltz Mongeluzzi Barrett & Bendesky, One Liberty Place, 52nd Floor, 1650 Market St., Philadelphia. For more information, contact Lisa Verges at [email protected].
• On Monday, Sept. 18, Philadelphia VIP will hold its “Taste for Justice” event at FMC Café, 2929 Walnut St., from 5:30-7:30pm. This fundraising event includes a cooking demonstration from a talented local chef and gives guests a taste of VIP's work. Appetizers and drinks will be served. To purchase tickets, email [email protected] or visit www.phillyvip.org/events.
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