Downtown skyline of Philadelphia. Photo: f11photo/Shutterstock.com - On Oct. 22, the Legal Clinic for the Disabled will hold its annual fall celebration in conjunction with a new campaign for Inclusion, at 7 p.m. This 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. Visit https://lcdphila.org/.
- On Oct. 28, the Philadelphia Bar Association will hold a fall quarterly virtual meeting, a member appreciation and celebration event, beginning at 12 p.m. This event will feature the recognition of the Philadelphia Bar Association's section and committee bar stars; celebration of our champion of the bar; honoring of Shelli Fedullo, immediate past-chancellor; presentation of the Justice William J. Brennan Jr. Distinguished Jurist Award to Judge Arnold L. New; and the keynote speaker Jeffrey Rosen, president and chief executive officer of the National Constitution Center. This event is complimentary for members of the association and $35 for nonmembers. Advance registration is required through the Philadelphia Bar Association's website at www.philadelphiabar.org.
- 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 eviction diversion program. 2.0 SUB credits available. For more information and to register, visit 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. 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://bit.ly/2HcTZPC.
- On Oct. 28, Philadelphia VIP will hold a virtual training: The Nuts and Bolts of Representing a Tenant in Municipal Court, from 9-10 a.m. Led by VIP staff attorney, Liz Tarloski, and one of the experienced landlord-tenant attorneys from Community Legal Services, this training will offer an overview of landlord-tenant law and practical information for representing a client in a landlord-tenant dispute in the Philadelphia courts. Register online at https://www.phillyvip.org/virtual-llt-training-oct-2020/
- On Oct. 28, SeniorLAW Center will host a Volunteer Attorney Virtual Training, Assisting Seniors through the Pennsylvania SeniorLAW HelpLine, from noon-1:30 p.m. Volunteer to help Pennsylvania;s aging population. Participants will be trained to provide legal advice, information, and referrals to vulnerable seniors across Pennsylvania who call the PA SeniorLAW HelpLine with civil legal issues. The training will focus on common areas of law requested by callers, the logistics of handling a HelpLine call and the professional responsibility requirements of pro bono and helpline service. This is a limited representation opportunity and volunteers will be able to choose the area(s) of law on which they will focus when counseling senior callers. Register with Joanna Jarzebowska at [email protected].
- On Oct. 28, The Barristers' Association of Philadelphia will host a volunteer training, The New Pathways to Pardons: The Barristers Pardon Project, from noon-1:30 pm, with an optional program on Wednesday, Nov. 4, from noon-1:30 pm. The Pardons Project is an initiative of the Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity (PLSE). Participants at this training will learn about the new pardon process and forms, what the Board of Pardons is looking for, and how to easily help someone with a criminal record to maximize their chances of receiving a hearing, a pardon, and a second chance. This program is FREE because all attendees will be given their first pro-bono client, pre-screened for legal merit and income eligibility, to help through the application. Pre-registration is required at [email protected].
- On Oct. 28, Philadelphia VIP will host a Virtual Legal Panel: Maintaining Your Business in a Pandemic, from noon-1:30 p.m. VIP's panel of legal experts will address several challenges small businesses are facing during the COVID-19 crisis: insurance coverage, commercial leases, unemployment, and compliance with COVID-19 safety regulations. For more information and to register online, visit https://www.phillyvip.org/maintaining-your-business-pandemic/.
- On Oct. 28, Philadelphia VIP will host a Virtual Training: Practices and Procedure for Virtual Probate, from 12– 1:30 pm. Conducted by VIP staff attorney, Mike Jones, and a special guest from the Philadelphia Register of Wills, this training will walk attendees through the probate process, answer questions about handling a VIP case virtually, and empower volunteers to help clients overcome their tangled title issues. Register online at https://www.phillyvip.org/virtual-training-probate-oct-2020/
- On Oct. 29, the Philadelphia Bar Association will present a virtual CLE Program, Nuts & Bolts of Nonprofit Board Service, from 10-11 a.m. This program will feature speakers live via webcast and will provide attorneys interested in serving on a nonprofit board with an introduction to the role of a board of directors and the laws governing nonprofits, including charitable issues raised under state and federal laws. 1 SUB CLE credit available. Hosted by the young lawyers division as part of the Board Observer Program. Register online at philadelphiabar.org.
- On Oct. 29, Philadelphia VIP will host a virtual program, An Introduction to VIP and Our Pro Bono Opportunities, from 12-1 p.m. This program explores how VIP works, VIP's client base, and the pro bono opportunities VIP offers to volunteer attorneys. It will focus on both the logistical and substantive support that VIP staff provides to volunteers, as well as pro bono opportunities particularly well-suited to today's remote environment. Attorneys with all levels of experience are welcome. No commitment is required; this is an informational session that includes an opportunity for Q&A with VIP staff at the end. https://www.phillyvip.org/events/introduction-to-vip-2020/.
- On Nov. 18, Philadelphia VIP's Family Law Practice Group will meet via Zoom, from noon-1 p.m. Strategize about VIP cases, connect with fellow attorneys, and deepen your commitment to expanding access to justice with Philadelphia VIP. For more information and to register, visit: https://www.phillyvip.org/family-law-practice-group-nov-2020/
- On Nov. 19, Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts (PMC) will hold its 2020 Judicial Independence Benefit as a virtual event, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The keynote speaker will be Mara Liasson, national political correspondent for NPR. PMC will present the Judge Edmund B. Spaeth, Jr. Award to Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center. Everyone who pledges $100 or more will receive a wine and chocolate celebration package, and the event will begin with a wine and chocolate pairing discussion led by sommelier-in-training, Isabel Hirshberg. Sponsorships and tickets can be reserved here: https://bit.ly/31cRg01.
Public Interest Calendar of Events
This month's calendar includes virtual meetings, fall celebrations and the 12th annual national pro bono celebration of events in Philadelphia.
October 16, 2020 at 12:27 PM
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By The Legal Intelligencer
Downtown skyline of Philadelphia. Photo: f11photo/Shutterstock.com
- On Oct. 22, the Legal Clinic for the Disabled will hold its annual fall celebration in conjunction with a new campaign for Inclusion, at 7 p.m. This 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. Visit https://lcdphila.org/.
- On Oct. 28, the Philadelphia Bar Association will hold a fall quarterly virtual meeting, a member appreciation and celebration event, beginning at 12 p.m. This event will feature the recognition of the Philadelphia Bar Association's section and committee bar stars; celebration of our champion of the bar; honoring of Shelli Fedullo, immediate past-chancellor; presentation of the Justice William J. Brennan Jr. Distinguished Jurist Award to Judge Arnold L. New; and the keynote speaker Jeffrey Rosen, president and chief executive officer of the National Constitution Center. This event is complimentary for members of the association and $35 for nonmembers. Advance registration is required through the Philadelphia Bar Association's website at www.philadelphiabar.org.
12th Annual National Pro Bono Celebration Events in Philadelphia (Oct. 25–Oct. 30):
|- 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 eviction diversion program. 2.0 SUB credits available. For more information and to register, visit 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. 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://bit.ly/2HcTZPC.
- On Oct. 28, Philadelphia VIP will hold a virtual training: The Nuts and Bolts of Representing a Tenant in Municipal Court, from 9-10 a.m. Led by VIP staff attorney, Liz Tarloski, and one of the experienced landlord-tenant attorneys from Community Legal Services, this training will offer an overview of landlord-tenant law and practical information for representing a client in a landlord-tenant dispute in the Philadelphia courts. Register online at https://www.phillyvip.org/virtual-llt-training-oct-2020/
- On Oct. 28, SeniorLAW Center will host a Volunteer Attorney Virtual Training, Assisting Seniors through the Pennsylvania SeniorLAW HelpLine, from noon-1:30 p.m. Volunteer to help Pennsylvania;s aging population. Participants will be trained to provide legal advice, information, and referrals to vulnerable seniors across Pennsylvania who call the PA SeniorLAW HelpLine with civil legal issues. The training will focus on common areas of law requested by callers, the logistics of handling a HelpLine call and the professional responsibility requirements of pro bono and helpline service. This is a limited representation opportunity and volunteers will be able to choose the area(s) of law on which they will focus when counseling senior callers. Register with Joanna Jarzebowska at [email protected].
- On Oct. 28, The Barristers' Association of Philadelphia will host a volunteer training, The New Pathways to Pardons: The Barristers Pardon Project, from noon-1:30 pm, with an optional program on Wednesday, Nov. 4, from noon-1:30 pm. The Pardons Project is an initiative of the Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity (PLSE). Participants at this training will learn about the new pardon process and forms, what the Board of Pardons is looking for, and how to easily help someone with a criminal record to maximize their chances of receiving a hearing, a pardon, and a second chance. This program is FREE because all attendees will be given their first pro-bono client, pre-screened for legal merit and income eligibility, to help through the application. Pre-registration is required at [email protected].
- On Oct. 28, Philadelphia VIP will host a Virtual Legal Panel: Maintaining Your Business in a Pandemic, from noon-1:30 p.m. VIP's panel of legal experts will address several challenges small businesses are facing during the COVID-19 crisis: insurance coverage, commercial leases, unemployment, and compliance with COVID-19 safety regulations. For more information and to register online, visit https://www.phillyvip.org/maintaining-your-business-pandemic/.
- On Oct. 28, Philadelphia VIP will host a Virtual Training: Practices and Procedure for Virtual Probate, from 12– 1:30 pm. Conducted by VIP staff attorney, Mike Jones, and a special guest from the Philadelphia Register of Wills, this training will walk attendees through the probate process, answer questions about handling a VIP case virtually, and empower volunteers to help clients overcome their tangled title issues. Register online at https://www.phillyvip.org/virtual-training-probate-oct-2020/
- On Oct. 29, the Philadelphia Bar Association will present a virtual CLE Program, Nuts & Bolts of Nonprofit Board Service, from 10-11 a.m. This program will feature speakers live via webcast and will provide attorneys interested in serving on a nonprofit board with an introduction to the role of a board of directors and the laws governing nonprofits, including charitable issues raised under state and federal laws. 1 SUB CLE credit available. Hosted by the young lawyers division as part of the Board Observer Program. Register online at philadelphiabar.org.
- On Oct. 29, Philadelphia VIP will host a virtual program, An Introduction to VIP and Our Pro Bono Opportunities, from 12-1 p.m. This program explores how VIP works, VIP's client base, and the pro bono opportunities VIP offers to volunteer attorneys. It will focus on both the logistical and substantive support that VIP staff provides to volunteers, as well as pro bono opportunities particularly well-suited to today's remote environment. Attorneys with all levels of experience are welcome. No commitment is required; this is an informational session that includes an opportunity for Q&A with VIP staff at the end. https://www.phillyvip.org/events/introduction-to-vip-2020/.
- On Nov. 18, Philadelphia VIP's Family Law Practice Group will meet via Zoom, from noon-1 p.m. Strategize about VIP cases, connect with fellow attorneys, and deepen your commitment to expanding access to justice with Philadelphia VIP. For more information and to register, visit: https://www.phillyvip.org/family-law-practice-group-nov-2020/
- On Nov. 19, Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts (PMC) will hold its 2020 Judicial Independence Benefit as a virtual event, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The keynote speaker will be Mara Liasson, national political correspondent for NPR. PMC will present the Judge Edmund B. Spaeth, Jr. Award to Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center. Everyone who pledges $100 or more will receive a wine and chocolate celebration package, and the event will begin with a wine and chocolate pairing discussion led by sommelier-in-training, Isabel Hirshberg. Sponsorships and tickets can be reserved here: https://bit.ly/31cRg01.
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