Bar Association of Lehigh County

LCPA Lunch & Learn
2019-02-26 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Bar Association, 1114 West Walnut Street, Allentown, 18102
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 with words – many myths, little accuracy. Attorney Raymond G. Lahoud, a Member of Norris McLaughlin P.A., and Chair of the Firm’s Immigration Practice Group, will provide an accurate overview of the American Immigration system, without the political spin and its impact on the everyday lives of many Americans, and increasing importance in other legal practices.
Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at 12:00 noon at the Bar Association of Lehigh County 1114 W. Walnut Street, Allentown, PA 18102
No charge for LCPA members $25 for guests, and $10 for students.
Please RSVP to Karen Mesch by February 21, 2019 610-433-6204 ext 12 or kmesch@thebarristersclub.com
This presentation approved by the Keystone Alliance of Paralegal Associations for 1 substantive Paralegal CLE credit.

Comedy Night at Wisecrackers Comedy Club
2019-03-08 20:00 - 23:00 | Wisecrackers Comedy Club
Support the Lehigh County Lawyers’ Charitable Fund by attending
Comedy Night at Wisecrackers Comedy Club

Friday, March 8, 2019

Doors open 8pm, Show starts at 9pm, Admission: $20
Contact Ray for tickets and information 610-433-6204 x15 rbridgeman@lehighbar.org

The Annual Legislative Update
2019-03-21 16:00 - 17:30 | Brookside Country Club, 901 Willow Ln, Macungie, PA, 18062, United States
NAIFA in Conjunction with the LVCPO is Proud to Present
The Annual Legislative Update

Thursday, March 21st
4 to 5:30 Panel Discussion
5:30 to 7 Networking Mixer
At Brookside Country Club, 901 Willow Lane, Macungie, PA

Government Representatives Scheduled to Attend:
(Subject to Availability)
U.S. Congresswoman Susan Wild
PA State Senator Lisa Boscola
PA State Representative Ryan Mackenzie
PA State Representative Justin Simmons
PA State Representative Michael Schlossberg
Moderated By: Buddy Lesavoy, ESQ
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Event Sponsor:

Hors d’oeuvre Sponsor:

Vino & Barley Level:

Please RSVP directly to Kathy Heilman @ kheilman@rustlawllc.com by March 18th!

YLD March Happy Hour (Bingo Night)
2019-03-22 17:30 - 20:00 | Bar Association, 1114 West Walnut Street, Allentown, 18102
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
Friday March 22, 2019
Doors open at 530 PM…BINGO starts at 6pm
The Barrister’s 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
Famous Liberty Street Pizza available for sale!
Celebrity BINGO Caller: Rep. Ryan Mackenzie

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

Bingo Night at The Barristers Club
2019-03-22 17:30 - 20:00 | Bar Association, 1114 West Walnut Street, Allentown, 18102
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
Friday March 22, 2019
Doors open at 530 PM…BINGO starts at 6pm
The Barrister’s 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
Famous Liberty Street Pizza available for sale!
Celebrity BINGO Caller: Rep. Ryan Mackenzie
For advanced ticket reservations, contact Karen at 610-433-6204 x12
kmesch@thebarristersclub.com (email is the best way to send RSVP)

Sponsored By:

New Member Breakfast
2019-03-26 08:00 - 09:00 | Bar Association, 1114 West Walnut Street, Allentown, 18102
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.

Tuesday, March 26, 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.

Law Day Luncheon
2019-05-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Bar Association, 1114 West Walnut Street, Allentown, 18102
2019 BALC Law Day Luncheon
Wednesday, May 1st at 12 PM
BALC Members and Guests are invited to attend this annual event at The Bar Association of Lehigh County.
The 2019 theme focuses on the cornerstones of representative government and calls on us to understand and protect these rights to ensure, as the U.S. Constitution proposes, “the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our posterity.”
$24 Per Person (Open Seating) $192 Per Table of 8 (Reserved)
$240 Per Table of 10 (Reserved, Only 4 Available)
Please call Karen to RSVP at 610-433-6204 x 12 or kmesch@thebarristersclub.com
RSVP deadline: COB April 26th
Please plan on attending this luncheon. As in years’ past, the Law Day Committee of the Bar Association of Lehigh County will be presenting the “Liberty Bell Award” to one deserving recipient. This year’s recipient is the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation.
The Community Service Committee will recognize Equi-librium, Camelot for Children and Community Bike Works as the recipients of the Annual Holiday Drive.
The Law Day Committee is currently seeking volunteers willing to discuss the Law Day theme and legal careers with high school students on the morning of May 1st. Any interested members, please contact Rebecca Young at young@macungielawyers.com
Sponsored by:

Night at Coca-Cola Park with The Iron Pigs
2019-05-07 19:05 - 22:00
Night at Coca-Cola Park with The Iron Pigs:
Tuesday, May 7th at 7:05 PM
No doubt the best view in the park is from the Dugout Suites right behind home plate, where you’re closer to the batters than the pitcher is! This event is open to members of the Bar Associations and invited guests.
*Complimentary Food, Complimentary Beer, Wine and Soda*
$35 for Members and $45 for Non-Members (Please limit total ticket request to 6 per party)
Children under 10, $20 per ticket (Children 3 and under, FREE)

Event is Rain or Shine!

Contact Erin at ehudson@lehighbar.org
Tickets will be available for pickup in the BALC office the week prior.
*Once you have ordered your tickets, no exchanges or refunds. It will be the individual member’s responsibility to find a replacement for any unused tickets. *

Thank You to Our Sponsor:

Movie Night & Happy Hour featuring "BREACH"
2019-05-23 17:30 - 22:00 | The Barristers Club, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
BREACH: Inspired by the true story of the greatest security breach in U.S. History…
Join colleagues for a fun night out and learn how Bench Bar Keynote Speaker, Eric O’Neil, AKA “The Spy Catcher” helped bring down FBI Agent, Robert Hanssen, the most notorious spy in U.S. history.
All members are welcome! All Bench Bar attendees highly encouraged to attend!
No cost to attend. Movie, Snacks and Cash Bar
5:30 Networking, 6:00PM Show Time. Please RSVP to Karen at kmesch@thebarristersclub.com

Cocktails and Conversation with Congresswoman Susan Wild
2019-05-31 16:00 - 18:00 | The Barristers Club, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
Cocktails and Conversation with Congresswoman Susan Wild
Presented by: Lehigh Valley Consortium of Professional Organizations
Friday May 31st
at The Barristers Club, 1114 W Walnut St. Allentown, PA. 18102
Legislative Update Conversation with Susan Wild, the first representative of the Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania 7th Congressional District.
Event Registration 4:00 PM, Discussion 4:30 PM, Networking Mixer 5:30 PM
Free Admission but RSVP required by: 5/28/19 to kheilman@rustlawllc.com
The Lehigh Valley Consortium of Professional Organizations is an interdisciplinary organizations that aims to serve professionals throughout the Lehigh Valley and help foster networking opportunities. Our membership consists of:

The Bar Association of Lehigh County
The Estate Planning Council of the Lehigh Valley
The Lehigh Valley Chapter of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors
The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants of the Lehigh Valley
The Society of Professional Engineers of the Lehigh Valley
Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors
The Risk Management Association of the Lehigh Valley
American Planning Association, PA Chapter-Lehigh Valley/Berks Section
Association of Fundraising Professionals, Eastern PA Chapter
Forum for Ethics in the Workplace
Exit Planning Institute, Lehigh Valley Chapter

Bench Bar Conference 2019
2019-06-07 08:00 - 2019-06-10 17:00
Bench Bar Conference 2019
Washington, DC
June 7th- 10th
The Historic Willard Hotel

FULL WEEKEND BROCHURE with itinerary and details
*Registration is now closed*
*Activities and Schedules subject to change, check back for updates.

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.

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.

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!

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

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!

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

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:

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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:

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
