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April 8, 2026
Philadelphia Bar Foundation to Honor Two Legal Leaders at 2026 Philly Justice Ball Deborah Gross and the Honorable Frederica Massiah-Jackson (posthumously) Recognized for Lasting Impact on Justice
PHILADELPHIA – April 1, 2026 – As part of the city’s 250th anniversary year, the Philadelphia Bar Foundation will honor Deborah (Debbie) Gross with...
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April 7, 2026
Trustee Perspective: Reentry Court: What I Learned About Second Chances From the Other Side of the Aisle
Philadelphia Bar Foundation - Trustee Perspective Written by Jacqueline Romero, Partner BakerHostetler Reentry Court: What I Learned About Second...
April 2, 2026
2026 Award Nominations NOW OPEN
Nominations are now being accepted for the Philadelphia Bar Foundation Award and the Pro Bono Award of the Philadelphia Bar Foundation ! Please submit...
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March 2, 2026
Paving the Way: Celebrating Women Who Expanded Access to Justice
As we celebrate Women’s History Month in March, I want to highlight the remarkable lives of two women attorneys whose courage and leadership helped...
February 19, 2026
People in the News— Our New Trustees
We’re pleased to share that our newly appointed trustees were recently mentioned in People in the News by The Legal Intelligencer (Feb. 9, 2026)...
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February 2, 2026
Love and Our Democracy
As February is the month we celebrate both Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day, it is especially timely to consider the relationship between love and...
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January 13, 2026
Removing Barriers, Building Justice: A New Year’s Message from the New Philadelphia Bar Foundation President
The arrival of a new year presents an ideal moment for reflection – a chance to examine both the road that lies ahead and the ground that one has...