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On Feb. 27, Drexel University's Thomas R. Kline School of Law, in conjunction with the Philadelphia Bar Foundation, will host the Sheppard Fellowship Reception, from 5:30-7 p.m., at the law offices of Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads, 123 S. Broad St., 28th St,, Philadelphia.
February 23, 2018 at 04:08 PM
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By The Legal Intelligencer
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• On Feb. 27, Drexel University's Thomas R. Kline School of Law, in conjunction with the Philadelphia Bar Foundation, will host the Sheppard Fellowship Reception, from 5:30-7 p.m., at the law offices of Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads, 123 S. Broad St., 28th St,, Philadelphia. The bar foundation's Honorable Albert W. Sheppard Scholarship Fund supports a law student in a year-long clerkship position with the Commerce Case Management Program in Philadelphia. Join Dean Daniel M. Filler of Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law in celebrating the accomplishments of the 2017-2018 Scholarship Fund Fellow, Kalani Linnell. Cocktails and light refreshments will be served. There is no fee to attend this event, registration is required. Register online at http://bit.ly/2sPksvc.
• On Feb. 27 the AIDS Law Project is hosting Quizzo, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at National Mechanics Bar & Restaurant, 22 S. 3rd Street, Philadelphia. Quizzo is one event in a series of events that will be offered by the AIDS Law Project during 2018 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary. The Honorable Quizzo Judge Yolanda French Lollis (aka the AIDS Law Project's managing attorney) will be presiding. Prove that you and your team are expert witnesses on Philadelphia, the AIDS Law Project and general trivia. The winning team will bring home a $100 gift certificate to National Mechanics Bar & Restaurant. The second-place winners will receive four tickets to the AIDS Law Project's 2018 Summer Movie Party. For more information visit http://aidslawpa.org.
• On March 2, Mazzoni Center Legal Services will host its 2018 “Justice in Action” Awards Ceremony and Luncheon from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., at Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Commonwealth Hall, 1200 Market St., Philadelphia. Each year “Justice in Action” brings together legal professionals, law students, and others to raise funds for and awareness about Mazzoni Center Legal Services, the only program offering free legal services tailored to address the needs of low-income LGBTQ Pennsylvanians. This year's awards luncheon will honor Tiffany Palmer, partner and founding member of Jerner & Palmer. For more information, and to register, visit www.mazzonicenter.org/.
• On March 15, the Support Center for Child Advocates presents “The Children's Docket 2018–Session 2: Specialty Courts Part I–Crossover Court.” This training series is specifically designed for Child Advocates volunteer attorneys and is meant to provide more detailed information about the ins and outs of handling a child abuse case and how to prepare for particular hearings. All sessions take place from 12:15-1:30 p.m., at the Support Center for Child Advocates at 1617 JFK Boulevard, Suite 1200, Philadelphia. To register, visit https://sccalaw.org.
• On March 21, the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Excellence Award Banquet will be held from 5 -9 p.m., at the Hilton Harrisburg, One North Second St., Harrisburg. The ceremony will feature a video tribute of each honoree highlighting their accomplishments. A social hour will take place from 5-6 p.m., immediately followed by a buffet dinner. To register, visit http://bit.ly/2CDIs3U.
• On March 28, Philadelphia VIP will hold a training session titled “Probate-Resolving Title Issues to Keep Clients in Their Homes,” from 8:30-11 a.m., at Cozen O'Connor, One Liberty Place, 1650 Market St., Philadelphia. This seminar will delve into the probate process and explain how to assess a client's claim to inherited property, probate an estate at the Register of Wills, and transfer title from heirs to the client. To register, visit www.phillyvip.org.
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