On Sept. 20, Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts will host a virtual Appellate Courts Candidates Forum, moderated by Maureen M. McBride of Lamb Mcerlane and hosted by the Free Library of Philadelphia, at 7 p.m. Join us to learn more about the judicial candidates on the ballot for the Pennsylvania General Elections held on Nov. 2. More information can be found on pmconline.org.

On Sept. 21, the Philadelphia Bar Association and CORA Good Shepherd Mediation Program will present the CLE–"Elder Issues Dispute Resolution Training," with speakers live via webcast, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. This virtual one-day program is intended for trained mediators who would like to handle disputes involving older adults, which often raise issues not encountered in general mediation practice. To register, visit philadelphiabar.org.

On Sept. 27, Support Center for Child Advocates will hold its 16th Annual Child Advocates Golf Classic, "Swing for Change," at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Flourtown. All proceeds from the golf classic support the special project, "Children with Complex Medical Needs," a critical initiative led by a staff attorney and social worker who team with volunteer lawyers to secure necessary medical treatment, special education, rehabilitation services and permanent nurturing homes for their young clients who have serious or chronic medical needs. To register, visit https://SCCAGolfClassic.givesmart.com or email Mike Drzik at [email protected].

On Sept. 28, the Philadelphia Bar Association will host the CLE–"Exploring Allyship in the Workplace," with panelists live via webcast, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. This CLE program will explore the characteristics and behaviors that can help build allyship as a key component of any diversity, equity and inclusion initiative. To register, visit philadelphiabar.org.

On Sept. 29, Education Law Center will hold its 46th Anniversary Fall Celebration with a virtual event at 6 p.m. This year, ELC will be honoring three remarkable, lifelong champions for equitable education: Rochelle Nichols-Solomon, an advocate for parent empowerment and currently a leader with the organizing group POWER on the fight for fair funding in Pennsylvania; advocate, educator, philanthropist, and physician, Barbara Klock, the medical officer for the School District of Philadelphia; and Kristen Tsapis, a steadfast ally to immigrant and refugee communities in Pittsburgh, providing assistance, advocacy, educational support, and outreach to Somali Bantu refugee families for nearly two decades. Visit https://www.elc-pa.org/about/event/ or contact Greg Murphy at [email protected].

On Sept. 30, from noon-1 p.m., Philadelphia VIP will host a virtual quiet title training. At this training, attendees will learn the basics of handling a VIP quiet title matter and hear from experienced practitioners about common issues and their solutions. Register online at https://www.phillyvip.org/events/virtual-training-quiet-title/.

On Sept. 30, the Philadelphia Bar Association will hold its Bench-Bar Welcome/Kick-Off Reception, from 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. at Franklin's View, an open-air Cescaphe venue, at Franklin Square., 200 N. 6th Street. On Oct. 1, the Philadelphia Bar Association will hold its 2021 Virtual Bench-Bar & Annual Conference. Register online at philabar.org.

On Oct. 5, from noon-1 p.m., Philadelphia VIP and Duane Morris will host a virtual estate planning training. This training will instruct attendees on how to use simple wills, powers of attorney, and advance healthcare directives to preserve wealth and empower end-of-life dignity for low-income clients. Register online at https://www.phillyvip.org/events/estate-planning-oct-2021/.

On Oct. 7, Homeless Advocacy Project will hold its annual benefit virtually from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The event will include a volunteer appreciation component and an online silent auction (Sept. 24-Oct.8). Call 215-523-9595 or visit https://www.haplegal.org/hap-annual-benefit/.

On Oct. 12, from 6:30-7:15 p.m., Philadelphia VIP will host its annual live-streamed awards night. This virtual ceremony will be unlike any other: VIP is taking this year's awards "on the road" to honor our supporters, chat with distinguished friends of pro bono, and reveal the top volunteers from the past year. Register at https://www.phillyvip.org/events/awards-night-2021/.

From Oct. 18 through Oct. 20, the Philadelphia Bar Association and CORA Good Shepherd Mediation Program will present a CLE–"Basic meditation training workshop," from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. each day. This three-day CLE workshop will prepare attorneys to become a mediator using the facilitative style of mediation. Participants will learn facilitation skills and techniques to enhance communication, conflict resolution, information gathering, perspective-taking, problem-solving, interest-based negotiating, and agreement writing. To register, visit philadelphiabar.org.

On Oct. 20, HIAS Pennsylvania will hold its annual meeting, a virtual event to honor HIAS volunteers, at noon. This event will honor Littler Mendelson, led by William J Leahy, for providing much-needed human resource advice during the pandemic and beyond, and Mindy Silver and Rebecca Benarroch, for seamlessly adapting to the needs of HIAS clients during the pandemic by delivering food and other items, after already being stellar Philly Neighbors. Register online at https://hiaspa.org/event/am2021/.

On Wednesday Oct. 20, at 7:30 p.m., The Pennsylvania Innocence Project will hold a virtual annual celebration, Dedicated to Justice, celebrating individuals who have made extraordinary efforts in the pursuit of justice in the criminal law system. The evening will feature a fireside chat with attorneys Jerry Blackwell and Steve Schleicher, who answered the call for justice when they took time away from their respective private practices to help lead the prosecution of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. For more information contact Jessica McClellan at [email protected].

On Oct. 21, the Public Interest Law Center will hold its annual celebration, "The Promise of Equity and Justice, at Vie at 600 N. Broad St., from 6-9 p.m. Join PILC at Vie or on Zoom for a cocktail reception, silent auction and more to support the mission to advance civil, social and economic rights for communities in the Philadelphia region facing discrimination, inequality, and poverty. This event will feature the presentation of the 2021 Thaddeus Stevens Award to Jennifer Clarke, PILC's executive director from 2006-2020. For more information, contact Michael Berton at [email protected] or 267-546-1303. For tickets, visit https://one.bidpal.net/pilc2021/welcome.

On Oct. 21, Episcopal Legal Aid will hold its annual celebration at The Church of St. Asaph, 27 Conshohocken State Road, 19004, from 5-6:30 p.m. For more information and tickets, visit https://www.episcopallegalaid.org/annualcelebration.

On Oct. 21, from noon- p.m., Philadelphia VIP and the Pew Charitable Trusts will host a Virtual Seminar on Tangled Title. A new report from Pew found that over 10,000 homes in Philadelphia are burdened by tangled title. This disproportionately impacts Philadelphia's low-income homeowners. Join VIP and Pew's Garrett Hincken for a discussion of the report's findings and how volunteers can help. Register at https://www.phillyvip.org/events/seminar-philadelphias-tangled-titles/.

On Oct. 26, The Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project will host a virtual event, PILP 40: Celebrating 40 years of the Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project from 6-7 p.m.. At PILP40, you will hear from former and current clients, and keynote speaker Dwayne Betts, a formerly incarcerated man who was able to break free from the bonds of incarceration and graduate from Yale Law School. To register, visit https://pailp.org/pilp-40.

National Pro Bono Week Events in Philadelphia: Volunteer Trainings (Oct. 24-30)

On Oct. 26 and 27, Support Center for Child Advocates will hold an online volunteer attorney training, "How to Handle a Child Abuse Case" Two-Part Virtual Training Series," from 8:30 a.m. -1 p.m. on each day. To register, visit https://sccalaw.org/trainings/how-to-handle-a-child-abuse-case-virtual-new-volunteer-attorney-training/.

On Oct. 26, SeniorLAW Center, will present a free online volunteer training program, "The Nuts and Bolts of Representing Grandparents Raising Grandchildren," from 10-11 a.m., via Zoom. This training will address procedures and practice tips to effectively advocate for grandparents raising grandchildren in custody matters. The session will also explore the issue of third-party standing and provide practical information on how to prepare and file an action in court. Samples of all required documents will be provided. The presenters are Janine Dunlap Kiah, project director, SeniorLAW Center and Heather Kelly, staff attorney, SeniorLAW Center. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/y55n6b72. For questions, contact Heather Kelly, [email protected] or visit https://seniorlawcenter.org/events/.

On Oct. 27, HIAS Pennsylvania will present an online training program, Introduction to Current Topics in Immigration Law, from noon-1:30 p.m. Join us to learn about three immigration topics that are in the news frequently: humanitarian parole and refugee resettlement for Afghans; Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, Venezuelans and others; and green card applications for recently arrived refugees. Each type of immigration relief will be explained, and experts will describe the work that pro bono attorneys can do for clients in these areas. To register, visit https://forms.gle/qss8pp8TAcGUiYYM6.

On Oct. 28, HIAS Pennsylvania will present an online volunteer training session, Substantive Training On Asylum Law, from noon-2 p.m. Join HIAS Pennsylvania to learn about representing clients pursuing claims for asylum. This training is appropriate for new and experienced pro bono attorneys. At this session, experienced immigration law practitioners will teach attendees about the substantive and procedural law that applies to asylum and related claims. To register, visit https://forms.gle/XQxjAJUQJ8gVuhU66.

On Oct. 28, Philadelphia VIP will present online, Welcome to Philadelphia VIP: How Volunteer Attorneys Empower Our Community from noon–1 p.m. One in four of our Philadelphia neighbors lives in poverty. Whether you're a veteran volunteer, you're new to VIP, or you've never volunteered at all, this session will orient you to VIP's mission, educate you on the challenges faced by our neighbors living in poverty, and show you how attorneys can have an impact by volunteering. Visit https://www.phillyvip.org/events/welcome-to-vip-2021.

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On Sept. 20, Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts will host a virtual Appellate Courts Candidates Forum, moderated by Maureen M. McBride of…

September 17, 2021 at 10:28 AM

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On Sept. 20, Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts will host a virtual Appellate Courts Candidates Forum, moderated by Maureen M. McBride of Lamb Mcerlane and hosted by the Free Library of Philadelphia, at 7 p.m. Join us to learn more about the judicial candidates on the ballot for the Pennsylvania General Elections held on Nov. 2. More information can be found on pmconline.org.

On Sept. 21, the Philadelphia Bar Association and CORA Good Shepherd Mediation Program will present the CLE–"Elder Issues Dispute Resolution Training," with speakers live via webcast, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. This virtual one-day program is intended for trained mediators who would like to handle disputes involving older adults, which often raise issues not encountered in general mediation practice. To register, visit philadelphiabar.org.

On Sept. 27, Support Center for Child Advocates will hold its 16th Annual Child Advocates Golf Classic, "Swing for Change," at the Philadelphia Cricket Club in Flourtown. All proceeds from the golf classic support the special project, "Children with Complex Medical Needs," a critical initiative led by a staff attorney and social worker who team with volunteer lawyers to secure necessary medical treatment, special education, rehabilitation services and permanent nurturing homes for their young clients who have serious or chronic medical needs. To register, visit https://SCCAGolfClassic.givesmart.com or email Mike Drzik at [email protected].

On Sept. 28, the Philadelphia Bar Association will host the CLE–"Exploring Allyship in the Workplace," with panelists live via webcast, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. This CLE program will explore the characteristics and behaviors that can help build allyship as a key component of any diversity, equity and inclusion initiative. To register, visit philadelphiabar.org.

On Sept. 29, Education Law Center will hold its 46th Anniversary Fall Celebration with a virtual event at 6 p.m. This year, ELC will be honoring three remarkable, lifelong champions for equitable education: Rochelle Nichols-Solomon, an advocate for parent empowerment and currently a leader with the organizing group POWER on the fight for fair funding in Pennsylvania; advocate, educator, philanthropist, and physician, Barbara Klock, the medical officer for the School District of Philadelphia; and Kristen Tsapis, a steadfast ally to immigrant and refugee communities in Pittsburgh, providing assistance, advocacy, educational support, and outreach to Somali Bantu refugee families for nearly two decades. Visit https://www.elc-pa.org/about/event/ or contact Greg Murphy at [email protected].

On Sept. 30, from noon-1 p.m., Philadelphia VIP will host a virtual quiet title training. At this training, attendees will learn the basics of handling a VIP quiet title matter and hear from experienced practitioners about common issues and their solutions. Register online at https://www.phillyvip.org/events/virtual-training-quiet-title/.

On Sept. 30, the Philadelphia Bar Association will hold its Bench-Bar Welcome/Kick-Off Reception, from 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. at Franklin's View, an open-air Cescaphe venue, at Franklin Square., 200 N. 6th Street. On Oct. 1, the Philadelphia Bar Association will hold its 2021 Virtual Bench-Bar & Annual Conference. Register online at philabar.org.

On Oct. 5, from noon-1 p.m., Philadelphia VIP and Duane Morris will host a virtual estate planning training. This training will instruct attendees on how to use simple wills, powers of attorney, and advance healthcare directives to preserve wealth and empower end-of-life dignity for low-income clients. Register online at https://www.phillyvip.org/events/estate-planning-oct-2021/.

On Oct. 7, Homeless Advocacy Project will hold its annual benefit virtually from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The event will include a volunteer appreciation component and an online silent auction (Sept. 24-Oct.8). Call 215-523-9595 or visit https://www.haplegal.org/hap-annual-benefit/.

On Oct. 12, from 6:30-7:15 p.m., Philadelphia VIP will host its annual live-streamed awards night. This virtual ceremony will be unlike any other: VIP is taking this year's awards "on the road" to honor our supporters, chat with distinguished friends of pro bono, and reveal the top volunteers from the past year. Register at https://www.phillyvip.org/events/awards-night-2021/.

From Oct. 18 through Oct. 20, the Philadelphia Bar Association and CORA Good Shepherd Mediation Program will present a CLE–"Basic meditation training workshop," from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. each day. This three-day CLE workshop will prepare attorneys to become a mediator using the facilitative style of mediation. Participants will learn facilitation skills and techniques to enhance communication, conflict resolution, information gathering, perspective-taking, problem-solving, interest-based negotiating, and agreement writing. To register, visit philadelphiabar.org.

On Oct. 20, HIAS Pennsylvania will hold its annual meeting, a virtual event to honor HIAS volunteers, at noon. This event will honor Littler Mendelson, led by William J Leahy, for providing much-needed human resource advice during the pandemic and beyond, and Mindy Silver and Rebecca Benarroch, for seamlessly adapting to the needs of HIAS clients during the pandemic by delivering food and other items, after already being stellar Philly Neighbors. Register online at https://hiaspa.org/event/am2021/.

On Wednesday Oct. 20, at 7:30 p.m., The Pennsylvania Innocence Project will hold a virtual annual celebration, Dedicated to Justice, celebrating individuals who have made extraordinary efforts in the pursuit of justice in the criminal law system. The evening will feature a fireside chat with attorneys Jerry Blackwell and Steve Schleicher, who answered the call for justice when they took time away from their respective private practices to help lead the prosecution of Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. For more information contact Jessica McClellan at [email protected].

On Oct. 21, the Public Interest Law Center will hold its annual celebration, "The Promise of Equity and Justice, at Vie at 600 N. Broad St., from 6-9 p.m. Join PILC at Vie or on Zoom for a cocktail reception, silent auction and more to support the mission to advance civil, social and economic rights for communities in the Philadelphia region facing discrimination, inequality, and poverty. This event will feature the presentation of the 2021 Thaddeus Stevens Award to Jennifer Clarke, PILC's executive director from 2006-2020. For more information, contact Michael Berton at [email protected] or 267-546-1303. For tickets, visit https://one.bidpal.net/pilc2021/welcome.

On Oct. 21, Episcopal Legal Aid will hold its annual celebration at The Church of St. Asaph, 27 Conshohocken State Road, 19004, from 5-6:30 p.m. For more information and tickets, visit https://www.episcopallegalaid.org/annualcelebration.

On Oct. 21, from noon- p.m., Philadelphia VIP and the Pew Charitable Trusts will host a Virtual Seminar on Tangled Title. A new report from Pew found that over 10,000 homes in Philadelphia are burdened by tangled title. This disproportionately impacts Philadelphia's low-income homeowners. Join VIP and Pew's Garrett Hincken for a discussion of the report's findings and how volunteers can help. Register at https://www.phillyvip.org/events/seminar-philadelphias-tangled-titles/.

On Oct. 26, The Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project will host a virtual event, PILP 40: Celebrating 40 years of the Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project from 6-7 p.m.. At PILP40, you will hear from former and current clients, and keynote speaker Dwayne Betts, a formerly incarcerated man who was able to break free from the bonds of incarceration and graduate from Yale Law School. To register, visit https://pailp.org/pilp-40.

National Pro Bono Week Events in Philadelphia: Volunteer Trainings (Oct. 24-30)

On Oct. 26 and 27, Support Center for Child Advocates will hold an online volunteer attorney training, "How to Handle a Child Abuse Case" Two-Part Virtual Training Series," from 8:30 a.m. -1 p.m. on each day. To register, visit https://sccalaw.org/trainings/how-to-handle-a-child-abuse-case-virtual-new-volunteer-attorney-training/.

On Oct. 26, SeniorLAW Center, will present a free online volunteer training program, "The Nuts and Bolts of Representing Grandparents Raising Grandchildren," from 10-11 a.m., via Zoom. This training will address procedures and practice tips to effectively advocate for grandparents raising grandchildren in custody matters. The session will also explore the issue of third-party standing and provide practical information on how to prepare and file an action in court. Samples of all required documents will be provided. The presenters are Janine Dunlap Kiah, project director, SeniorLAW Center and Heather Kelly, staff attorney, SeniorLAW Center. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/y55n6b72. For questions, contact Heather Kelly, [email protected] or visit https://seniorlawcenter.org/events/.

On Oct. 27, HIAS Pennsylvania will present an online training program, Introduction to Current Topics in Immigration Law, from noon-1:30 p.m. Join us to learn about three immigration topics that are in the news frequently: humanitarian parole and refugee resettlement for Afghans; Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, Venezuelans and others; and green card applications for recently arrived refugees. Each type of immigration relief will be explained, and experts will describe the work that pro bono attorneys can do for clients in these areas. To register, visit https://forms.gle/qss8pp8TAcGUiYYM6.

On Oct. 28, HIAS Pennsylvania will present an online volunteer training session, Substantive Training On Asylum Law, from noon-2 p.m. Join HIAS Pennsylvania to learn about representing clients pursuing claims for asylum. This training is appropriate for new and experienced pro bono attorneys. At this session, experienced immigration law practitioners will teach attendees about the substantive and procedural law that applies to asylum and related claims. To register, visit https://forms.gle/XQxjAJUQJ8gVuhU66.

On Oct. 28, Philadelphia VIP will present online, Welcome to Philadelphia VIP: How Volunteer Attorneys Empower Our Community from noon–1 p.m. One in four of our Philadelphia neighbors lives in poverty. Whether you're a veteran volunteer, you're new to VIP, or you've never volunteered at all, this session will orient you to VIP's mission, educate you on the challenges faced by our neighbors living in poverty, and show you how attorneys can have an impact by volunteering. Visit https://www.phillyvip.org/events/welcome-to-vip-2021.

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