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  •  On June 26, the Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity will host an event titled, “Beyond Bars: Conquering the Stigma of Criminal Records” from 5 to 8:30 p.m., at the Friends Center, 1501 Cherry St., Philadelphia. This event will highlight what returning citizens and those with criminal records have to offer when given the opportunity by breaking down the stigma surrounding criminal records. It will also include a pop-up art exhibit featuring artwork by individuals currently and formerly incarcerated, informational tables featuring organizations that provide opportunities to those with criminal records, an address from former juvenile lifer Luis “Suave” Gonzalez, and a panel of our neighbors who continue to succeed in spite of their records.To register, visit, https://bit.ly/2sNyU3v.
  • On June 28 and July 12, 19 and 26, the Philadelphia Bar Association's public interest section, Law School Outreach Committee, will continue to host the “2018 Summer Brown Bag Lunch Series,” from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Philadelphia Bar Association, 1101 Market St. These free programs provide an opportunity for summer law student interns to meet public interest attorneys who are leaders in their field and learn about different types of public interest practice and fellowship opportunities in the greater Philadelphia area. The 2018 schedule is available at http://www.philadelphiabar.org/page/PublicInterestSection.
  • On June 28, the Philadelphia Bar Association's criminal justice section will host a CLE program titled, “The Who, What, Where, When, and Why of Jail Detainers,” from 12:30 to 2:45 p.m. (lunch and registration begins at noon) at the Philadelphia Bar Association, 11th Floor Conference Center, 1101 Market St., Philadelphia. The program will examine the multiple ways a client may be held in custody via a detainer as well as, who should you contact for information, how to get the underlying legal matter listed, how to get the hold lifted and what programs are available for probation and parole detainers. Two substantive CLE credits are available. To register and learn more about this program, visit www.philadelphiabar.org.
  • On July 12, the Philadelphia Bar Association's law school outreach committee and the public interest section will hold the 2018 Philadelphia Summer Public Interest Reception, 5:30 to 7 p.m., at Ballard Spahr, 1735 Market St., 48th Floor, Philadelphia. This event celebrates the exceptional public service of students and lawyers in and around Philadelphia, and provides all with an opportunity to meet and mingle over refreshments and light appetizers. Registration is required by Thursday, July 5, https://bit.ly/2Iir2wH.
  • On July 12, Philadelphia VIP will hold its annual summer pro bono program for law students at PECO Energy Hall, 2301 Market St., Lower Level, Philadelphia, from 8 to 11:30 a.m. The event will provide students with the opportunity to connect with judges and volunteer attorneys over breakfast, and hear about how to incorporate pro bono into their future careers. The program will also include a panel discussion featuring volunteer attorneys who will share practical tips from their experience with pro bono service. For more information, and to register, visit: www.phillyvip.org/event/sbpb18  or contact Rida Haq at [email protected].
  • On July 17, Philadelphia VIP will host a nonprofit legal assessment training and clinic at The Free Library, 1901 Vine St., 4th Floor, Philadelphia, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Volunteer attorneys will participate in a legal assessment clinic for local nonprofits preceded by a one-hour training program. This program is hosted by LawWorks and McCarter & English. For more information or to register, visit www.phillyvip.org/events.
  • On July 19, the Support Center for Child Advocates will present “The Children's Docket 2018–Session 4:  Adoption Series: Part I-Accelerated Adoption Review Court (AARC).” 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 to 1:30 p.m., at the Support Center for Child Advocates, 1617 JFK Blvd, Suite 1200, Philadelphia. To learn more about the series or to register, visit https://sccalaw.org.
  • On Aug. 6, the Philadelphia Bar Foundation will hold its 30th Annual Golf & Tennis Classic, at the Union League Golf Club at Torresdale, 3801 Grant Ave., Philadelphia. This event was originally scheduled for June 11 but postponed due to rain. Activities at this event will include pickleball, a million dollar shot contest, a late afternoon golf clinic, and an auction featuring a three-day Lexus Champions for Charity Golf Tournament in Pebble Beach. Sponsorships and tickets are available at https://bit.ly/2yEJeRs.