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October 23, 2014

As you know the Philadelphia Bar Foundation has a tradition of celebrating National Pro Bono Week (10/19 - 10/25) by Going Casual for Justice. This...

May 20, 2014

R. Nicholas Gimbel Fund for Legal Excellence: Legal Persuasion in Writing

The R. Nicholas Gimbel Fund for Legal Excellence was created with contributions from friends, family, and colleagues to honor Nick Gimbel's memory and...

February 21, 2014

The Legal Persuasion in Writing Program

This Legal Persuasion in Writing program is the result of collaboration between the Philadelphia Bar Foundation, in honor of its 50th anniversary, and...

February 10, 2014

2014 Board Observer Program

The Board Observer Program kicked off its third year with a Wine and Cheese Reception on February 6, 2014. Participants in the 2014 Board Observer...

February 4, 2014

50th Anniversary Event at Berger & Montague, P. C.

On January 30, 2014, The Philadelphia Bar Foundation and the Board of Trustees gathered with their distinguished guests to honor our first president...

January 8, 2014

35 Organizations to Share $603,000 in Grants

By Jessica Hilburn-Holmes Remember the bumper stickers and buttons from years ago that urged us to “think globally and act locally?” As I approach the...

October 17, 2013

R. Nicholas Gimbel Trial Advocacy Training Program

Earlier this month, the Philadelphia Bar Foundation and Rutgers University Law School-Camden partnered to provide trial advocacy training to 40 public...