News

December 2, 2016

Nonprofit Partner hosts “Know Your Rights” Workshop

Our nonprofit partner, Justice at Work, and their associates at Manos Unidas, held a “Know Your Rights” workshop for over 70 immigrants in the...

December 1, 2016

SeniorLAW Center saves the day!

After having all of his possessions deceptively stolen right out from under his feet, 91-year-old WWII US Air Force veteran had nowhere else to turn...

November 30, 2016

The Public Interest Law Center is Helping Secure Special Education Programs for Philadelphians

The Education Law Center Pa, Drinker Biddle & Reath LLC, and our nonprofit partner, the Public Interest Law Center, are collaborating to secure...

November 17, 2016

CLS Reaches $568,000 Settlement for Underpaid Home Health Employees

On November 1, Judge Timothy R. Rice issued an order granting the final approval for the settlement agreement of $568,000 for a claim brought by...

July 24, 2016

Homeless Advocacy Project Receives Pro Bono Spotlight

The Homeless Advocacy Project (HAP), our nonprofit partner, has received a Pro Bono Spotlight in the Philadelphia Bar Reporter for the above and...

July 21, 2016

Ad Hoc Committee Report

Ad Hoc Committee Report Unanimously Adopted by the Board of Trustees In 2016, in light of recently identified information about Andrew Hamilton’s...

February 8, 2016

A National Role for a Philly Leader

Jessica R. Hilburn-Holmes, Esq., Executive Director of the Philadelphia Bar Foundation was just named to the Board of Trustees of the National...