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  • On Sept. 21, Support Center for Child Advocates (SCCA) will hold its 15th annual Child Advocates Golf Classic at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. Child Advocates has modernized the traditional golf outing protocol so that participants may safely bring clients, colleagues and friends on the greens at one of the region's premier golf venues. All proceeds support children with complex medical needs, which secures necessary medical treatment, special education, rehabilitation services, and permanent nurturing homes for children with serious or chronic medical needs. Visit https://sccalaw.org/15th-annual-child-advocates-golf-classic/.
  • On Sept. 23, the Philadelphia Bar Association will hold the CLE—Building and Running Your Law Practice in Unprecedented Times, live via webcast, from noon–2:15 p.m. Hosted by the solo and small firm management committee, this must-see program for anyone who is building and operating a law practice during these unprecedented and challenging times. Attendees will also be provided with valuable resources and will receive guidance on important ethical considerations to keep in mind when running your practice. 1.5 SUB/0.5 ETH credits available. For more information and to register, visit www.philadelphiabar.org.
  • On Sept. 24, the Education Law Center will hold its 45th anniversary celebration, virtually, starting at 6 p.m. Celebrate ELC's many successes in fighting to ensure that all children in Pennsylvania have access to a quality public education. This year, ELC is honoring the students and families of Pennsylvania for their remarkable resilience in the face of existing educational inequities that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. For tickets and more information, visit www.elc-pa.org/event.
  • On Sept. 25, the Philadelphia Bar Association will hold the CLE—Qualified Opportunity Zone Updates, live via webcast, from noon–1:30 p.m. Hosted by the tax section, this CLE course will focus on the Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZ) program to assist with underserved communities and to provide tax relief for investors. The course will provide QOZ updates, incuding the final QOZ regulations, technical corrections, and COVID relief provisions. 1.5 SUB credit available. Visit www.philadelphiabar.org.
  • On Sept. 28, the SeniorLAW Center will hold a volunteer training "Pursuing Justice For Grandparents Raising Grandchildren In the Face of COVID-19 and the Opioid Crises," via webcast, from noon–1:30 p.m. Join us as we explore the unique needs of intergenerational families, the impact of the pandemic and opioid crises on their legal matters, and how diverse leaders across Pennsylvania are responding to the legal crises and challenges of these families. Also hear about pro bono and other opportunities to help these families. To register visit, https://bit.ly/3hDIcGU.
  • On Oct. 1, the Public Interest Law Center will hold a virtual annual celebration, Advancing Justice Together, from 6-7:30 p.m. The event will feature the Law Center's annual Thaddeus Stevens Awards, a silent auction, and fun virtual entertainment. Any questions, please contact Michael Berton at [email protected] or 267-546-1303. For tickets and more information, visit  https://www.pubintlaw.org/2020-annual-celebration/
  • On Oct. 5, the Philadelphia Bar Association will hold a CLE—Philadelphia Emergency Housing Protection Act and Eviction Diversion Program, live via webcast, from 9–11:15 a.m., hosted by the alternative dispute resolution committee. This timely CLE program will prepare attendees to serve as volunteer mediators for Philadelphia's new eviction diversion program (EDP). The EDP provides an opportunity for landlords and tenants to participate in (free) mediation before an eviction complaint is filed in cases where a tenant has been unable to pay rent due to a COVID-related financial hardship. Free only to those who volunteer to become a mediator for the eviction diversion program. 2.0 SUB credits available. For more information and to register, visit www.philadelphiabar.org.
  • On Oct. 7, the Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the ACLU of Pennsylvania will (virtually) host its annual meeting from 7-8:30 p.m. The event will focus on voting rights and the ACLU-PA's legal director, advocacy director, and election protection coordinator will discuss the voting landscape ahead of the 2020 election. Visit https://bit.ly/3mvkjVA.
  • On Oct. 8, Juvenile Law Center will host its 45th anniversary & leadership prize celebration.  This virtual event will air live on Facebook Live from 7-8 p.m. Visit the event page at https://jlc.org/events/45th-anniversary-leadership-prize-celebration for further information.
  • On Oct. 14, the Philadelphia Bar Association will hold the CLE—Work-Life Imbalance: Mental Health Goals for Lawyers in a time of Pandemics, Protests, Homeschooling and Unending Workdays, live via webcast, from 4–5:30 p.m. Hosted by the diversity in the profession committee, this timely CLE program will focus on mental health issues attorneys have been facing during the pandemic while providing guidance from mental health and wellness professionals on how to cope and manage others who are also trying to cope with these issues. Attend this program to hear guidance on how you may deal with stress during challenging times that may allow us to not just survive, but possibly thrive in the midst of day-to-day adversities. 1.5 SUB Credits available. For more information and to register, visit www.philadelphiabar.org.
  • On Oct. 16, HIAS Pennsylvania will host the 2020 annual meeting: A Diverse America is a Strong America, from noon.–1 p.m., live via Zoom. This year's annual meeting will be a virtual Zoom event to honor HIAS Pennsylvania's volunteers, meet fellow HIAS Pennsylvania supporters, and discuss how to best support refugees and immigrants. For more information and to register, visit https://hiaspa.org/event/am2020/.
  • On Oct. 10, the Philadelphia Bar Foundation will host its virtual Access to Justice Awards Benefit at 5 p.m. This event will celebrate Philadelphia's public interest community, civil legal aid organizations, and the businesses and firms that partner with the Philadelphia Bar Foundation and honor the recipients of the Foundation's 2020 Philadelphia Bar Foundation Award and 2020 Pro Bono Award. For more information about the event and sponsorship opportunities and to register, visit https://www.philabarfoundation.org/events/2020-access-justice-awards-benefit.
  • On Oct. 22, the Legal Clinic for the Disabled will be holding its annual Fall Celebration virtually this year in conjunction with a new campaign for inclusion, at 7 p.m. The interactive, virtual event will include pre-recorded and live opportunities for sponsors and attendees to participate. The event will also include a silent auction. To sponsor the event, donate auction items, or for more information, contact Michael O'Brien at [email protected] or call 215-587-3395. You may also visit www.lcdphila.org/celebrate.

12th Annual National Pro Bono Celebration Events in Philadelphia (Oct. 25-30):

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  • On Oct. 26, the Philadelphia Bar Association will hold a CLE video encore—Philadelphia Emergency Housing Protection Act and Eviction Diversion Program, via webcast, from 10 a.m.–12:15 p.m., hosted by the alternative dispute resolution committee. This timely CLE program will prepare attendees to serve as volunteer mediators for Philadelphia's new eviction diversion program (EDP). The EDP provides an opportunity for landlords and tenants to participate in (free) mediation before an eviction complaint is filed in cases where a tenant has been unable to pay rent due to a COVID-related financial hardship. Free only to those who volunteer to become a mediator for the EDP. 2.0 SUB credits available. For more information, visit www.philadelphiabar.org.
  • On Oct. 27, Consumer Bankruptcy Assistance Project (CBAP) will hold a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Pro Bono Volunteer Training program, from 11a.m.–2 p.m., via Zoom. The training will cover the fundamentals of completing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition for a low-income client, including how to represent a client remotely. Given the current economic climate CBAP anticipates a significant increase in bankruptcy filings in 2021. As a CBAP advocate you will help a family in need get a financial fresh start during these trying times. We hope you will join us to meet this increased need and to perform this important service. To receive additional information and/or to register for this program, please contact CBAP at [email protected].
  • On Oct. 27 and Oct. 28, Support Center for Child Advocates (SCCA) will hold the two-part volunteer virtual training series "How to Handle a Child Abuse Case," from 8:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. (*must attend both sessions). Become a Child Advocates volunteer attorney. Join SCCA for this volunteer workshop and learn from dedicated experts in the field of child advocacy about how you can make a difference in the lives of children who have experienced abuse and neglect. Register online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-handle-a-child-abuse-case-tickets-113687087138.