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Paul and Ceil being honored by the Eastern District of PA for their involvement in the STAR program
July 31, 2019
Philadelphia Bar Foundation Staff Recognized For Work on Reentry Program
The Philadelphia Bar Foundation's Paul Kirk, Director of Operations, and Cecilia "Ceil" Driscoll, Administrative Assistant, were recognized for their...
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July 31, 2019
Meet the Bar Foundation's Summer 2019 Interns
This summer, the Philadelphia Bar Foundation team was joined by two talented and dedicated interns. Learn more about our Summer 2019 interns, the...
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July 29, 2019
Nonprofit Partner Spotlight: Nationalities Service Center
Nationalities Service Center (NSC), our nonprofit partner, is Philadelphia’s leading immigrant and refugee service organization. NSC prepares and...
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July 9, 2019
EJC Heading Towards Groundbreaking
By Leslie E. John, partner at Ballard Spahr LLP, and president of the Philadelphia Bar Foundation. The Philadelphia Bar Foundation is approaching a...
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July 3, 2019
Nineteen Interns Selected for ACCGP Diversity Corporate Internship Program
The Association of Corporate Counsel Greater Philadelphia (ACCGP) welcomed nineteen law students into this year's Diversity Corporate Internship...
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June 27, 2019
Nonprofit Partner Spotlight: Philadelphia Landlord/Tenant Legal Help Center
The Philadelphia Landlord/Tenant Legal Help Center (LTHC), our nonprofit partner, is Philadelphia’s first legal assistance project with in-court...
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June 17, 2019
Nonprofit Partner Spotlight: Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts
Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts was established as a result of a Pennsylvania Judicial Reform Commission report from 1988, which revealed that public...