A CONFUSING IMMIGRATION SYSTEM: FACTS, MYTHS, & EFFECTS ON YOUR PRACTICE. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW The American Immigration system has become the only political topic of debate from the halls of Congress to nearly every American home.  With each passing minute, a new tweet, press release, or news article is posted about immigration – from the border wall, family separation, asylum, and caravans, to the differences between a permanent resident, undocumented alien, and visa overstays – we are inundated…

SAVE THE DATE: Bar Memorials Thursday, February 7, 2019 Lehigh County Courthouse Courtroom 2A 3PM Those being remembered in this year’s service: Richard Shaffer 1/15/18 Robert Weinert 9/8/18 Carol Doup 9/20/18 Bernice Browne 12/17/18

2019 Mock Trials The Bar Association of Lehigh County in conjunction with the Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas will be hosting the 2019 District Mock Trial Competition. The group is in need of volunteers for Jurors & Time Keepers  Dates of Competition: 2/4, 2/5, 2/11, 2/26 & 3/4 (if needed) *2/4, 2/5 and 2/11 have 5:30 and 7:30 PM Trials, other dates have 1 trial time per evening, 5:30 PM* Please contact: Ray Bridgeman: rbridgeman@lehighbar.org with the dates and times. The BALC in…

2019 Annual Dinner Thursday, January 24, 2019 Members and Guests are invited to attend the BALC Membership Dinner Meeting on Thursday, January 24, 2019. This event will mark the traditional “changing of the guard” for the Association Board of Directors. The incoming President will be Mr. James Kozuch and the outgoing president is Mrs. Sarah Murray. Program Highlights: 50 Year Membership Recognition Audrey Gardner Racines, Robert Johnson, J Jackson Eaton III, Dennis O’Hara Pass the Gavel Ceremony Presidential Legal Eagle Award…

2019 Bar Admissions Ceremony The 2019 Bar Admissions Ceremony will be held on January 11, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. in Courtroom 2A of the Lehigh County Courthouse.  All individuals interested in participating must obtain a Bar Admissions Ceremony Information Packet from the Court Administrator’s Office in Room 614 or request an electronic copy by sending an e-mail to kerryturtzo@lehighcounty.org.  The packet contains instructions, a sample petition, a sample proposed order, and an application form. The application form only must be…

Olaf & Elsa can hardly wait…it’s a festive time to celebrate! BALC Holiday Christmas Party Sunday, December 2nd, 2018 12pm-2pm Take a photo in our 9-foot-tall “Snow Globe” Enjoy a yummy Lunch & Ice Cream Sundae Bar   Santa is coming…are you? Kindly respond to Karen by Wed. 11.28.18 kmesch@thebarristersclub.com 610.433.6204 ext. 12

LVCPO Proudly Presents:  Postmortem Election Discussion #2 Topic: A reading of the election tea leaves to predict how the results may affect business & the economy. Thursday November 15, 2018 4:00 PM @ The Barristers Club, 1114 W Walnut St. Allentown, PA. 18102 Panel Discussion from Leaders throughout the Region: Senator Pat Browne, Pennsylvania 16th District Senator Lisa Boscola, Pennsylvania 18th District Dr. Christopher Borick, Prof of Political Science/ Dir of Polling Institute, Muhlenberg College Event Registration 4:00 PM Panel…