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April 9, 2019
Research Grant Provides Vital Support for Philadelphia Legal Aid
By Leslie E. John, partner at Ballard Spahr LLP, and president of the Philadelphia Bar Foundation. Equal access to justice is expressed in so many...
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March 20, 2019
Opportunity Available - Marketing and Development Coordinator
Through programs, grants, and partnerships, the Philadelphia Bar Foundation removes barriers to justice, engages the community in support of civil...
March 13, 2019
2019 Award Nominations OPEN
The Philadelphia Bar Foundation is now accepting nominations for the Philadelphia Bar Foundation Award and the Pro Bono Award! The 2019 award...
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March 11, 2019
ACLU-PA Urges PA Supreme Court Declare Death Penalty Unconstitutional
Our nonprofit partner American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania (ACLU-PA) recently asked the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to declare the death...
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March 11, 2019
Nonprofit Partner Spotlight: Homeless Advocacy Project
Our nonprofit partner, Homeless Advocacy Project (HAP), addresses the unmet legal needs of Philadelphia’s homeless population with the goal of solving...
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February 25, 2019
Founding Member Tenants Announced for the Equal Justice Center
By Leslie E. John, partner at Ballard Spahr LLP, and president of the Philadelphia Bar Foundation. We have achieved an important milestone in the...
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February 25, 2019
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Grants CLE Credit for Pro Bono Service in New Pilot Program
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently approved a new Continuing Legal Education (CLE) pilot program that will promote pro bono service, increasing...