Bar Association of Lehigh County

1ST Ever Community Service Cocktail Party!
2021-06-24 17:30 - 19:30 UTC
June 24th 5:30PM
This will be held in our outside courtyard.
Hors d’oeuvres, Cash Bar &
Music by:
Jake Kaligis
We will be recognizing 2020-2021 Lehigh County Lawyers Charitable Fund Recipients: Parkland Cares, Greater Valley YMCA & Mercy School for Special Learning
No cost to attend, but please rsvp to kmesch@thebarristersclub.com by June 22nd.
All PA/CDC requirements in affect including mask and social distancing.
(Weather Make Up Date June 30th)
Event Sponsor

Banner Sponsors
Lesavoy Butz & Seitz LLC
Pennsylvania Immigration Resource Center(PIRC)
Norris McLaughlin, P.A. Attorneys At Law

BALC Annual Meeting-VIA Zoom 1/21 530PM
2021-01-21 17:30 - 18:30
BALC Annual Meeting Via Zoom
Join us for our Annual Meeting on
January 21st at 530 PM Via Zoom
Registration Required. Send your request for registration to Rbridgeman@lehighbar.org
Outgoing President Robert Daday
Incoming President Buddy Lesavoy

9th Annual Raise a Glass To Justice Featuring The Verdict!
2020-12-04 19:00 - 22:00
9th Annual Raise A Glass To Justice Featuring The Verdict
Friday, December 4th at 7PM-VIRTUAL EVENT!
Ticket, Sponsorship and Event Information Here!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2020-raise-a-glass-to-justice-benefits-north-penn-legal-services-tickets-128139140619

BALC Fall Membership Meeting-Zoom
2020-12-03 16:30 - 17:30
2020 Fall Membership Meeting will be held on December 3rd, 430 PM Via Zoom.
Please review Current By Laws and New Proposed By Laws.
Current By-Laws
Proposed New By-Laws (Standing Alone (Approved by Board 10.22.20)
Agenda and supporting documents will be emailed once you register for meeting.
Email Ray Bridgeman @ Rbridgeman@lehighbar.org to register for meeting.

A Conversation with Dr. Christopher P. Borick
2020-10-21 14:00 - 15:00
2020 ElectionPolitical Update
A Conversation with Dr. Christopher P. Borick
Chris is a Professor of Political Science and Director of the Muhlenberg College Institute of Public Opinion. He is a nationally recognized public opinion researcher who has conducted over 300 large-scale public opinion surveys during the past two decades.

Presented by:
Lehigh Valley Consortium of Professional Organizations
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
2:00PM
Zoom Virtual Webinar

Free Admission but RSVP required by Tuesday, October 20th by 2PM to: kheilman@rustlawllc.com
(You must be registered to attend Webinar, no admittance unless registered.)
(Feel free to submit questions for Chris when inquiring about registration.)

Event Sponsor:

Banner Sponsors:

BALC Annual Picnic & Golf Outing
2020-09-16 10:00 - 20:00 | Brookside Country Club, 901 Willow Ln, Macungie, PA, 18062, United States
Golf Registration and Driving Range Opens 10AM
Golf 12PM
Lunch 11AM-1PM Members: $20 Guests: $30
Cocktail Hour: 4:30PM
Dinner: 5:30 PM Members: $45 Guests: $50
Activity Day Pass:
Pool Access, Lunch, Cocktail Hour & Dinner
Members: $65 Guests: $75
Golf Package:
Lunch, Golf, Cocktail Hour & Dinner
Members: $150 Guests: $175
Email your request to: kmesch@lehighbar.org or
call 610-433-6204 X 12
*Golfers, if in a foursome, please submit your completed list at the same time. All non-foursomes will be assigned.
Brookside Country Club is preparing event to meet CDC and PA Guidelines. If event is to be held completely outside due to regulations, outdoor tents will be situated to meet guidelines.
(Event Schedule Subject to Change. Visit Website and pay attention to email blast and Journal for Up-to-date Information).

BALC Webinar
2020-05-13 11:30 - 12:30
“Gambling – The Silent Addiction”
Presented by: Brian S. Quinn, Esq.
Education and Outreach Coordinator Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of PA
1 Ethics Credit
Contact: CLE@lehighbar to register

BALC Webinar
2020-05-13 10:00 - 11:00
“No One Makes It Out Unscathed:
The Effects of Personal Trauma and Stress on Our Lives”
Presented by: Brian S. Quinn, Esq.
Education and Outreach Coordinator Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of PA
1 Ethics Credit
Contact CLE@lehighbar.org to register

Due to the Current Situation with COVID-19, the BALC Law Day Luncheon is Cancelled
2020-05-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Bar Association of Lehigh County, 1114 West Walnut Street, Allentown, 18102
Due to the Current Situation with COVID-19 the 2020 BALC Law Day Luncheon is Cancelled

Canceled-BINGO-Look For New Dates in the Future
2020-03-19 17:30 - 20:00
Canceled-Thursday, March 19th, 2020-Canceled
Look For New Dates in the Future!

The State of the Federal Judiciary of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
2020-02-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Bar Association of Lehigh County, 1114 West Walnut Street, Allentown, 18102
The Federal Practice Committee of the BALC announces its next program
The State of the Federal Judiciary of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
and
Introduction of the New Federal Judges Presented by Chief Judge Sanchez, EDPA
February 18, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
Barristers Club
Registration and Details available in January 2020

Bar Memorials
2020-02-03 09:00 - 10:30
SAVE THE DATE:
Bar Memorials
Monday, February 3, 2020 at 9am
Lehigh County Courthouse
Courtroom 2A

Annual Membership Meeting & Dinner
2020-01-23 17:00 - 22:00 | The Barristers Club, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
Annual Membership Meeting & Dinner
January 23, 2020
General Membership Meeting 5 PM
Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres 5:30 PM
Dinner and Program 6:30 PM
Highlights:
Our traditional “Changing of the Guard”
2019 President James J. Kozuch &
2020 President (Elect) Robert P. Daday
50 Year Members:
Victor Cavacini, William Doyle, Michael Piosa, Mark Scoblionko, William Sherr & James Wishchuk
The Annual Presentation of the Legal Eagle Award!
RSVP to Karen @ 610-433-6204x 12 or kmesch@lehighbar.org by close of business on 1/17/20. $45 per person, $360 Table of 8, $450 Table of 10!
Sponsored by:

NEW DATE DUE TO WEATHER: Community Service Annual Volunteer Day at Daybreak Shelter
2019-12-18 10:00 - 13:00
Community Service Annual Volunteer Day at Daybreak Shelter

The Community Service Committee is sponsoring a day of volunteering at a local shelter, Daybreak at the Lehigh County Conference of Churches.
Members may volunteer from 10 – 11:15 AM or 11:15 – 12:30 PM to serve.
You may complete one or both shifts. Volunteers from BALC are needed and appreciated.
When: Wednesday, December 18th* (*PLEASE MAKE NOTE OF THE NEW DATE*)
Where: Daybreak, 457 Allen St, Allentown (Corner
of 5th & Allen, Basement of Dubbs Church)
*Bring your own hair covering (hats or scarfs) or you will need to wear a Hairnet that will be provided. *
Please contact Ray at 610-433-6204 X 15 Or rbridgeman@lehighbar.org to sign up.

Holiday Kids' Party
2019-12-08 12:00 - 14:00 | Bar Association, 1114 West Walnut Street, Allentown, 18102
Please save the date for the annual Holiday Kids’ Party.
Members and family members are invited to celebrate the season with children’s activities, the infamous, ice cream sundae bar and of course, an appearance from a very special guest.

Holiday BINGO and Happy Hour
2019-12-05 17:00 - 21:00 | Bar Association, 1114 West Walnut Street, Allentown, 18102
Holiday BINGO & Happy Hour
Thursday, December 5th, 2019
Cash Bar and Taco Bar Starting at 5pm, BINGO begins at 6pm

Chocolate Fondue station for dessert!
Including Sweet & Savory Dippers

Great Raffle Baskets and $$$ prizes for Bingo!
All NET proceeds benefit the Lehigh County Lawyer’s Charitable Trust
$20 per guest (includes 1 card per game, taco bar and fondue station)

RSVP to kmesch@thebarristersclub.com by 11/27/19

Graciously Sponsored By

Denny Corby Charity Event for Star Treatments
2019-11-22 19:00 | The Barristers Club, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
Friend of the Bar, DENNY CORBY Show for Charity, Star Treatments
To buy tickets: https://www.bandsintown.com/e/101539603

Fall General Membership Meeting
2019-11-21 17:00 | Bar Association, 1114 West Walnut Street, Allentown, 18102
BALC Membership Announcement!
November 21st is the Fall General Membership Meeting
The Meeting will be held in the Barristers Club Ball Room with hors d’oeuvres and the bar will be open for drink purchases. The meeting starts promptly at 5 PM.
Please stay after for a networking mixer.

Meeting Agenda:
Membership Update
Financial Review
Budget Proposal
Please RSVP to Ray at rbridgeman@lehighbar.org or 610-433-6204 X15 by 11/18 if you will be attending.

The Fall Ball
2019-11-15 18:00 - 22:00 | The Barristers Club, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
The Fall Ball
Better known as “Lawyer Prom” is back by popular demand!

FRIDAY, November 15, 2019
6 PM Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres
6:45 PM Dinner & Remarks
7:45 PM Music and Dancing

The Barrister’s Club
1114 W. Walnut Street
Allentown, PA 18102

$45 Per Person
RSVP to Karen by 11/8
kmesch@thebarristersclub.com or at 610-433-6204 X12

Music by Local Favorite, DJ Freddie Frederick, Jr., Catering by Karen Hunter, Valet Parking

Kindly sponsored by

Yappy Hour- POSTPONED
2019-10-30 17:30 - 19:00
**PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED. A NEW DATE (IN THE SPRING) WILL BE RELEASED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE**

YAPPY HOUR
Hosted by:
The BALC Community Service Committee in Conjunction with The Young Lawyers Division
$10 Advanced Reservation, $15 at the Door
All Net Proceeds to Benefit The Lehigh County Lawyer’s Charitable Trust
This Year’s Theme: Animal and Pet Related Charities Throughout the Lehigh Valley
Wednesday, October 30th
Gates open at 5:30 PM

It’s a Doggie Halloween Costume Party!
People & Pet Hors D’ oeuvres and Music!
The Barrister’s Club Outside Courtyard
1114 W. Walnut Street Allentown, PA 18102
RSVP to Karen kmesch@thebarristersclub.com
or 610-433-6204 X 12
*YLDs-This will be your October Happy Hour! Please come out and enjoy the evening.

Thank you to:

and

New Member Welcome Breakfast
2019-10-29 08:00 - 09:00 | Bar Association, 1114 West Walnut Street, Allentown, 18102

Criminal Law Dinner
2019-10-10 18:00
The Criminal Law Committee of the Bar Association of Lehigh County
Cordially Invites you to Attend
CRIMINAL LAW DINNER
Thursday, October 10th, 2019

5:00 pm Hors d’oeuvres & Complimentary Beer, Wine & Soda
6:00 pm Buffet Dinner & Dessert
$40 per person

We look forward to hosting a Dinner Meeting and a Program regarding Criminal Law matters of interest with Committee Members, Criminal Law Attorneys, BALC Officers & Directors, Prosecutors, Public Defenders, Judges and Magisterial District Judges
RSVP to kmesch@thebarristersclub.com Or 610.433.6204 ext. 12
NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, OCT. 4th, 2019

Comedy Night at The Ramada Inn
2019-10-04 20:00
Support the Lehigh County Lawyers’ Charitable Fund by attending Comedy Night at Wisecrackers Comedy Club

Friday, October 4
Starring Dave Cooperman
Doors open 8pm, Show starts at 9pm,
Admission: $20

Contact Ray for tickets and information 610-433-6204 x15 rbridgeman@lehighbar.org

BINGO Night
2019-09-26 17:30 | The Barristers Club, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
**BINGO** Back by Popular Demand!
BINGO Night to benefit the Lehigh County Lawyer’s Charitable Trust
Brought to you by
The BALC Community Service Committee in conjunction with YLD Committee
Thursday, September 26th, 2019
Doors open at 5:30 PM…BINGO starts at 6pm
The Barristers Club
1114 W. Walnut Street Allentown, PA 18102
All BALC Members and Guests are Invited for a Night of Entertainment
Don’t play BINGO? No worries!
Feel free to Mix and Mingle
while you watch the action!

BINGO Player Cost: $20 for Advanced Admission or $25 at the Door
(Includes 1 Player Card per Game, $1 for each additional card)
Cash and Basket Prizes
Additional Activities and Raffles

For advanced ticket reservations, contact Karen at 610-433-6204 x12
kmesch@thebarristersclub.com
(email is the best way to send RSVP)

Sponsored by:

Barristers Inn Begins
2019-09-18 17:30 - 20:00

Medical Society 67th Annual Dinner Meeting
2019-09-10 18:30 - 21:00 | The Barristers Club, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
The Bar Association of Lehigh County & Lehigh County Medical Society
Cordially Invite you to attend the 67th Annual Joint Dinner Meeting
This year’s presentation is:
Telemedicine – The Future of Medicine, It’s Legal Risks and Implications

Exciting Announcement!
For the first time, the program has been approved for CJE & CLE Credits!

Tuesday, September 10, 2019
1114 West Walnut Street Allentown, PA 18102

6:30 pm Hors d’oeuvres & Cash Bar
7:30 pm Dinner & Program
BALC Members are invited as our Guest, your advance reservation is required by:
Friday, August 30, 2019
Please RSVP to Karen at 610-433-6204 ext. 12
OR kmesch@thebarristersclub.com
Vegetarian Meal available upon request
Please consider coming out for this longstanding tradition!

The Swearing In of The Honorable Anna-Kristie M. Marks
2019-09-06 16:00 - 19:00 | Lehigh County Courthouse, 455 West Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA, 18101, United States
You are cordially invited to attend the swearing in of The Honorable Anna-Kristie M. Marks to The Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas.
Installation Ceremony:
Friday, September 6, 2019
The Lehigh County Court House
455 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101
Time: 4:00 PM in Courtroom 2A

Reception to follow the ceremony 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
The Barristers Club
1114 W Walnut St, Allentown, PA 18102
RSVP appreciated 610-433-6204 x 12 or
kmesch@thebarristersclub.com by 12 PM August 30th.

Light hors d’oeuvres and cocktails will be served

YLD Happy Hour at Pocono Brewery Company
2019-08-01 17:00 - 20:00
Young Lawyers Division Happy Hour
Thursday, August 1, 2019, 5:00 – 8:00 pm

Pocono Brewery Company
938 Lifestyle Center
250 Lehigh Valley Mall
Whitehall, PA 18052

YLD events are a great opportunity to meet and network with other young attorneys. Guests are welcome!
The Pocono Brewery Company Taproom is in the Lehigh Valley Mall next to the Apple Store in the storefront where Ann Taylor used to be. There will be half-priced beer and food specials from 5-6 pm. If the weather is nice, we can use their outdoor patio on the side of the building.
Stay tuned for details of additional upcoming Young Lawyers Division events!

Annual Picnic & Golf Outing
2019-07-15 10:00 - 19:00 | Brookside Country Club, 901 Willow Ln, Macungie, PA, 18062, United States
Annual Picnic & Golf Outing at Brookside Country Club

The BALC Annual Picnic & Golf Outing will be held on Monday, July 15th at Brookside County Club.
We hope you will join fellow members and guests for this long-standing tradition. Some of the highlights you can expect will be: Lunch on the picturesque Brookside patio, a Tennis Clinic with Director of Tennis, Robert Risboskin, Cocktail Hour, complete with open bar (beer & wine) and Clams, Dinner, and of course, Golf! The Pool will also be open to our membership for those who are interested in lounging by the water.

For our avid Golfers…Golf Prizes Include:

First Hole-in One on a specified hole wins $10,000
Closet to the Pin Contest
Longest Drive
Pot of Gold
& More

Lunch (11AM-1PM): Members-$20, Guests-$30
Dinner (5:30PM with Cocktail Hour to begin at 4:30 PM): Members- $45, Guests-$50
Activity Day Pass (Tennis, Pool, Lunch, Cocktail Hour & Dinner): Members- $60, Guests-$65
Golf Package (Lunch, Golf, Cocktail Hour & Dinner): Members-$145, Guests- $175

The Tennis Clinic will begin at 12:15PM followed by a Tennis Tournament for all levels. Golf will begin with a shotgun start promptly at 12:00 PM. The Driving Range and Registration will open at 10:00 AM. Complimentary snacks and beverages will be available throughout the day.

Contact Erin at ehudson@lehighbar.org or 610-433-6204 x 10 with questions.
Event Schedule Subject to Change.
2019 Picnic Registration Form
If no special requests are made, foursomes will be assigned. Full Men and Women’s Locker Room available for use for the BALC Picnic to freshen up prior to dinner. Golf Shoes or rubber soled sneakers must be worn at all times while on the golf course and practice area. Shorts of Bermuda length (not more than 3” above the knee) may be worn. Tee Shirts, Tank Top Shirts, Cargo Pants or Cargo shorts, or Denim of any kind are not permissible. Shirts must be tucked in at all times.

New Member Breakfast
2019-06-27 08:00 - 09:00 | Bar Association of Lehigh County, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
The New Member Breakfast
All BALC Members are welcome to attend this quarterly morning event as a way to introduce yourself to some of our newest attorney members. Enjoy an early morning start at 8am, complete with coffee and a hot breakfast. Please make an effort to come meet the association’s newest members!

Board Members & Committee Chairs are especially encouraged to attend.

Thursday, June 27, 2019
At The Barristers Club, 1114 West Walnut St, Allentown, PA 18102

We know your time is valuable. These meetings will be about an hour long.
Please RSVP your attendance directly to rbridgeman@lehighbar.org
or 610-433-6204 X15.

Thank you in advance for your participation.
