Bar Association of Lehigh County

LVCPO: Allentown’s Revitalization-Where we’ve been and where are we going?
2014-11-13 16:30 - 19:00 UTC | The Hamilton Kitchen & Bar, 645 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA, 18101, United States
The Lehigh Valley Consortium of Professionals Organizations is proud to bring to you:
“Allentown’s Revitalization-Where we’ve been and where are we going?”
Presentation and remarks by:
J.B. Reilly & Jim Harbaugh
The Hamilton Kitchen & Bar
645 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101
Presentation 4:30-5:30 PM
Happy Hour 5:30

Presentation limited to first 100 people, to include complimentary drink coupon. Happy Hour with hors d’ oeuvres immediately following event. Anyone not able to attend the presentation is welcome to attend Happy Hour.
Presentation-No Cost Event!
ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY
Thank you to Title Sponsor

Thank you to Cocktail Sponsor

*Bar Association of Lehigh County*Estate Planning Council of the Lehigh Valley*National Association of Insurance&Financial Advisors-Lehigh Valley*PA Institute of CPAs of the Lehigh Valley*Society of Professional Engineers of the Lehigh Valley* Lehigh Valley Association of Realtors*

Kids Holiday Party
2014-12-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Bar Association of Lehigh County, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
All Members are invited to bring their Children & Grandchildren to the Holiday Party. This year’s celebration will feature a magician and ice cream bar. Other snack food will be provided.
A Very Special Guest will also be arriving.
There is NO cost to attend this event.
12pm-2pm
Please RSVP to Karen at 610.433.6204 x 12

Annual Dinner
2015-01-15 17:30 - 19:30 | Bar Association of Lehigh County, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
This event will mark the traditional “Changing of the Guard” for the Association Board of Directors. The incoming President will be Zachary Cohen. The outgoing President will be Gavin Holihan.
5:00pm Membership Meeting (BALC only)
5:30pm Cocktails
6:15pm Dinner
7:00pm Program
$45 BALC Member and/or Guest, $350 Table of 8

The Bar Association of Lehigh County is proud to announce Guest Speaker, Sally Kohn

Sally Kohn is one of the leading progressive voices in America. She is currently a CNN contributor and columnist for the Daily Beast. Sally was previously a Fox News contributor, the motivation for her widely-seenTED talk, as well as a regular guest on MSNBC. Sally’s writing has appeared in the Washington Post, New York Magazine, More Magazine, Reuters, USA Today, Salon, Politico, Time and many other outlets. Her work has been highlighted by outlets from the New York Times to the Colbert Report to the National Review, and Sally is ranked by Mediaite as one of the top 100 most influential television pundits in America.
Sally also works as a communications consultant, providing media and public speaking coaching as well as ghostwriting services to key leaders in nonprofits and corporations.
Originally from Allentown, Pennsylvania, Sally now resides in Brooklyn, New York, with her partner Sarah Hansen and their daughter Willa.

Please RSVP to Karen Mesch by 1/9/15
610-433-6204 x 12 or kmesch@thebarristersclub.com
or Register Online

Thank you to our event sponsor

Mentalist, Magician & Illusionist, Denny Corby at The Barristers Club
2015-03-21 19:00 - 22:00 | The Barristers Club, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
Saturday, March 21st, 2015 at 7:00pm
$25 per person includes Dinner Buffet & Show
Purchase Tickets
*Ask about the VIP Package: Pre-Show Entertainment with Open Bar, VIP seating, Dinner Buffet & Personal Dessert Tray. Call 610-433-6204 x 19 for details*

Come early to enjoy dinner & drinks! Doors open at 6pm. Comedian starts at 7pm. Performance begins at 7:30pm.
Dinner Buffet includes Penne a la Vodka, Italian Meatballs, Chicken Francaise, Stringbean Almondine, Potato Croquettes, Mixed Green Salad, Dinner Rolls and Dessert Cookies.
Denny’s presentation of magic, mind reading, and comedy never fails to astonish and charm his audience. By avoiding tired rabbit-in-a-hat style props, Denny elevates the concept of illusion and magic to uniquely entertaining new heights. Audience members become part of the excitement when they’re called up on stage to participate and have the unforgettable experience of being involved in mind-boggling tricks. Even the most skeptical of viewers will be laughing and engaged in Denny’s high-energy show. You won’t want to miss his surprise endings!
Come see a performance by an incredible entertainer who auditioned for a National TV Talent Show!

The Great Ambulance Chase: 5k Run & Walk
2015-05-16 08:00 - 10:00 | Lehigh Valley Zoo
Join us for our 4th annual Great Ambulance Chase 5K Run & Walk in support of the youth and community education programs offered by Cetronia Ambulance Corps.
You can now register online at www.active.com (keyword “Cetronia Ambulance”) or www.raceroster.com All participants will receive free admission to the zoo for the day on May 16th. All participants signed up by April 30th will receive a race t-shirt.
Awards will be given too the top 3 male and top 3 female overall finishers in the 5K run; age group awards will be given to the top male and top female in each category for the run. The team with the fastest combined time and the “most spirited” team will also recieve awards. A raffle will be drawn for all participants of the 5k Walk.
Registration Fees:
Early Registration (Ends 3/31/15) – $30 for an individual for walk or run; $120 for a team of 4 (run only)
Regular Registration (4/1/15 – 5/16/15) – $35 for an indvidual for walk or run; $140 for team of 4 (run only)
Thank you to the sponsors – THE BAR ASSOCIATION OF LEHIGH COUNTY, LEHIGH VALLEY ZOO, ZATOR LAW, AND WORKING DOG PRESS. Sponsorships are still available, ranging from $500 – $5,000. If you are interested, please contact Caitlin Stibitz at 610-530-5511 or stibitzc@cetronia.org

Young Lawyer's Division Brews & BBQ Networking Event
2015-06-18 17:30 - 20:00 | The Barristers Club, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
The Bar Association of Lehigh County In conjunction with the Young Lawyer’s Division, YAT of NAIFA & the Barristers Club Presents
Brews & BBQ Networking Event
“Young Professionals get to know the Veterans!”
All Young Professionals from NAIFA, Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors, PICPA, Chamber of Commerce and Young Lawyers, along with all veteran members of these and similar associations are invited to attend.

Experience The Barristers Club’s outdoor courtyard.
Check out the New BMW and MINI Line presented by Daniels BMW & MINI of Allentown
Enjoy a wide variety of Beer Samplings (provided by Survivor Dudes Brewery, County Seat Spirits, Allentown Beverage and The Colony Meadery), BBQ and Live Music by Tim Harakal
No Cover Charge!

RSVPs Appreciated. Register in advance to be entered into a door prize raffle.

Thanks to the event Title Sponsor

Annual Golf Outing
2015-07-13 10:00 - 19:00 | Brookside Country Club, 901 Willow Ln, Macungie, PA, 18062, United States
Enjoy a day of golfing and networking with friends and members of the Bar Association at the beautiful Brookside Country Club.

Lunch Buffet from 11AM -1PM on the Terrace
Shotgun start to the Golf Tournament at 12
Cocktail Hour will begin at 5:00 PM
Buffet Style Dinner served at 6:15 PM

Golf Highlights include: First Hole-in-One on specified hole wins $10,000, First Hole-in-One on specified hole wins a $500 Visa Gift Card, Closest to the Pin Contest (Men & Women) & Other Contests
Members many invite Non-Member Guests, including lawyers and non-lawyers to participate in the activities.
*If no special requests are made, foursomes will be assigned.
For specific golf foursome requests, or to register for multiple guests at a time, please contact BALC Staff directly at 610-433-6204 x 19.
Register Now!
Thank you to the following sponsors for making this event possible:

Family Picnic at The Lehigh Valley Zoo
2015-07-21 17:30 - 20:30 | Lehigh Valley Zoo
Come out and enjoy the BALC Family Picnic at the Lehigh Valley Zoo. Members and Family will have the entire Zoo to themselves.

Guided Tours
Free Parking
Children’s Activities- including Paddle Boats
Picnic Style Buffet
Beer & Wine

Adults: $15 Kids: $10 Kids under 2 FREE
Register Now!

Special CLE Live Seminar & Happy Hour: Women in the Profession
2015-07-30 14:00 - 17:15 | Bar Association of Lehigh County, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
SPECIAL BALC LIVE SEMINAR
“Growing into a Strong Female Force in this World: Being the Best ‘You’ for the Benefit of Your Clients”
This seminar is designed to help women lawyers grow as professionals, learning how to maintain a healthy attitude in a very stressful field. Attendees will be provided tools to learn how to best take care of themselves for the benefit of their clients.
There will be some discussion with an esteemed panel on what steps can be taken to pursue other career paths, including judicial positions and others. There will be an opportunity to discuss barriers to women for professional success and how to overcome them. Finally, there will be an opportunity to hear from women who have a proven track record of networking and then to utilize those pointers in the networking reception that will follow the program.

Presenters: Alexandra Milspaw, PhD, M.Ed., LPC; Karen M. Sciascia, DO; Miriam Zettlemoyer; The Honorable F.P. Kimberly McFadden; The Honorable Jeannine Turgeon; The Honorable Michele A. Varricchio; Joanne Kelhart, Esq.; Jill Kelly McComsey, Esq.; Gladys Wiles, Esq.; Candy Barr Heimbach, Esq., et al. TBD

2:00 – 3:15 PM: Women’s Health and Wellness: Listening to your Body; Signs of Heart Attack; Women’s Health; Mindfulness and Meditation Exercise and Quick, Healthy Meals
3:15: Break
3:30 – 5:15 PM Professional Development Panel Discussions:
(1) Are you thinking of aspiring to public office or the bench? Hear from some Pennsylvania judges and others who have left the practice of law about their journey and advice they might provide
(2) Overcoming hurdles as a Professional Female to Find Success. The panel will be asked to touch on issues that they may have had to face as a professional female, including discrimination, being treated differently, different expectations and the like. They will provide advice to young female professionals on how to respond to different scenarios.
(3) Tools for networking

Special BALC Seminar – 3 Ethics Credits
Registration: 1:30 PM; Seminar: 2:00 PM – 5:15 PM
Immediately followed by a Happy Hour Networking Session
Tuition: $50.00 for all who attend
To Register Call Nancy @ 610.433.6401 Ext: 16
E-mail: cle@lehighbar.org

63rd Annual Joint Dinner Meeting: BALC & Lehigh County Medical Society
2015-09-08 18:30 - 21:00 | Bar Association of Lehigh County, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
63rd Annual Joint Dinner Meeting
Bar Association of Lehigh County & Lehigh County Medical Society

Tuesday, September 8th, 2015

6:30pm Hors d’oeuvres & Cash Bar
7:30pm Dinner & Program

Speaker
J. Scot Chadwick, Legislative Counsel,
State Legislative Affairs

PAMED Society and former Pennsylvania State Representative
Discussion on Medical Cannabis Bills

Members are invited as our guest, your advance reservation is requested no later than
Thursday, September 3rd, 2015

Please RSVP to: (please request Vegetarian Meal if desired)
Karen, Events Coordinator for the Barristers Club
610.433.6204 ext. 12 kmesch@thebarristersclub.com

YLD October Happy Hour
2015-10-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Torre Restaurant
Young Lawyers Division October Happy Hour
Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 6:00 pm

Location: TORRE
The Promenade Shops, Center Valley, PA
Torrerestaurant.com

November Happy Hour: November 5, 2015
Allentown Brew Works
812 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA

Stay tuned for details of additional upcoming Young Lawyers Division events!!
YLD events are a great opportunity to meet and network with other young attorneys.

Guests are welcome!

Bench Bar Conference: October 16-18 in Gettysburg
2015-10-16 - 2015-10-18 | Wyndham Gettysburg, 95 Presidential Circle, Gettysburg, PA, 17325, United States
The 2015 Bench Bar Conference will be held in Historic Gettysburg on October 16-18.

Bench Bar Brochure: Full Conference Schedule & Details

For attending guests, optional Tours and Restaurants are listed below. To reserve your seats please contact:

Rhonda Bastian at Sail Away Events and Travel
484-433-1592 or sailawayeventsandtravel@gmail.com

RESTAURANTS
(Limited seats have been reserved at the following restaurants at the times noted. There are a number of other recommended restaurants in the area which do not require reservations and welcome walk-ins)

One Lincoln Food and Spirits 7PM
Chef Joseph Holmes describes his finely crafted One Lincoln fare as “casual comfort.” We call it simply extraordinary. The enticing lunch and dinner menus offer a great variety of fresh salads, sandwiches and entrees. Signature dishes of inspired comfort foods include three onion soup with provolone, gruyere and French bread croutons, Maryland crab macaroni & cheese, stuffed breast of chicken with mushroom risotto and pan gravy.

Farnsworth House Inn 7PM
The Main Dining Room located in the original 1810 home offers casual fine dining with many great period fare options. If you are looking for a more casual atmosphere to relax and enjoy a house specialty cocktail try Sweney’s Tavern where we also have on display memorabilia from the movie “Gettysburg”.

Dobbin House 6:45PM
Dine in Gettysburg PA’s Oldest, Most Historic Home “…Beautifully and Authentically Restored” and open to the public as a colonial restaurant.Four Score and Seven years before the Civil War Battle of Gettysburg, (1776), Reverend Alexander Dobbin built a house to begin a new life in America for himself and his family. Today his home, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a colonial restaurant where candlelit elegance, superior food in abundance, and gracious service bring back the sights, sounds and tastes of two centuries ago. It consistently wins Mobil Guide’s highest area rating. The friendly hospitality of the Dobbin House extends to the Springhouse Tavern, Gettystown Bed and Breakfast, Country Curiosity Store, Abigail Adams Ballroom, in-house bakery and secret “underground railroad” slave hideout.

TOURS

Gettysburg Battlefield Bus Tour with Terry Fox, Licensed Battlefield Guide. Mr. Fox offers a great 3 hour tour covering the 3 days of the battle. Pickup at Wyndham Hotel at 2PM with return to Hotel 5:15-5:30PM. Limited seating available.$35 per person

Walking Tour of Historic Gettysburg with town historian Kevin Srensits. The 90 minute Walking tour of Historic Gettysburg, relates the civilians’ experiences before, during and after the 3 day battle and also discusses President Lincoln’s visit. 2PM $11 per person

Hickory Hollow Horseback Tours on Gettysburg Battlefield
2 hour Narrative Tour 4:30-6:30PM. Must be there by 4PM and responsible for your own transportation. $70 per person

Ghosts of Gettysburg Do You Believe in Ghosts?

Of all the forlorn, countless souls awash in time, none reach out to us more than those of the dead at Gettysburg. They were young men, mostly, with hopes for a bright future and moved by sincere patriotic dreams, caught up and cruelly thrown down again, in the great, hot whirl of mortal combat. Their presence on earth was silenced forever by death. Or maybe not . . .

Conference Highlights include:

Up to 6 CLE Credits (4 substantive, 2 ethics)
Friday Night reception at the Wyndham Hotel.
3 CLE Seminars on Saturday morning.
CLE Seminar presented by The Bench on Sunday, followed by Champagne Brunch featuring keynote speaker, Joseph Garrera.

Hotel Accommodations: Guests can make reservations at the Wyndham Gettysburg Hotel by using this link or by calling 717-339-0020 and using reference code 1015887BE for the Bench Bar Conference on 10/16-10/18. A group rate has been reserved at $139 per night. Please make hotel reservations by 9/25/15 to ensure this rate.

Conference Costs: $269 Registration Fee (Attorneys only) & $119 Guest Fee
Young Lawyers: $99 Young Lawyers Fee & $50 Guest Fee.

Young Lawyers act now! BALC is offering up to 10 Bench Bar Scholarships to cover Hotel stay and Registration fee for 2015 Conference in Gettysburg on October 16-18.
Program applies to YLD Members only- spousal/guest fee of $50 still applies.
Deadline for Scholarship request: 9/25/15. Email your statement of interest to rbridgeman@lehighbar.org

HOW DO I REGISTER?
Registration Form: Print out and send to BALC office
or use the Online Registration Link

Thank you to all of our Conference Sponsors

CLE on Wheels to New York City
2015-12-04 09:00 - 21:00 | Bar Association of Lehigh County, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
CLE on Wheels to New York City
for the Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular
$75 for Show Ticket & Bus Ride
$90 for Show Ticket, Bus & 1 CLE Ethics Credit

DVD on Bus: “Ethical Obligations of the Attorney Who is Closing a Law Practice”

Itinerary:
9:00 AM: Depart BALC to arrive in N.Y.C. by 11:00AM
1:00 PM Showtime! Ending by 2:30 PM
2:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Free Time
7:00 PM: Departure from N.Y.C
9:00 PM: Arrival at BALC

Get in the Holiday Spirit!
See New York City decorated for the Holidays!
Bring Your Friends and Family for a Fabulous Event!
To Register: Call Nancy @ 610.433.6401 Ext: 16
or e-mail: cle@lehighbar.org

Kids Holiday Party
2015-12-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Bar Association of Lehigh County, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
Members and Family are invited to attend this year’s Holiday Party for the Kids featuring Jingles the Naughty Elf
Sunday, December 13th from 12pm-2pm
Join us for entertainment, yummy snack food, activities and the always-popular Ice Cream Bar!
Jingles is an Elf -in-training who cannot seem to do anything right! So Santa is sending Jingles to the BALC Holiday Party to help her study for her Elf Test. Kids will help Jingles find the meaning of the Holidays with lots of audience participation, magic, juggling & music!

Holiday Happy Hour
2015-12-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Bar Association of Lehigh County, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
Members and Guests are invited to join us for the BALC annual Holiday Happy Hour
Thursday, December 17th, 2015 at 5:30pm
1114 West Walnut Street, Allentown, PA 18102

Help Us Say Thank You To This Year’s CLE Presenters
Cash Bar with Drink Specials
Hors d’hoeuvres provided by

There is no fee to attend, we just ask that you let us know that you’re coming. Add your name to the list.

Members-Only 2016 Annual Dinner
2016-01-14 17:30 - 20:00 | Bar Association of Lehigh County, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
This event is exclusive to BALC Members-Only. Member Spouses are welcome and encouraged to attend.
This event will recognize BALC 50 year members, Martin J. Karess, Esq. and The Honorable James Knoll Gardner, followed by the presentation of the 2015 Legal Eagle Award.
The evening will also mark the traditional “Changing of the Guard” for the Association Board of Directors. The incoming President will be The Honorable William H. Platt. The outgoing President will be Zachary Cohen. Members are invited to witness as the Presidents “Pass the Gavel”.
The evening will conclude with special addresses from two retiring Judges, The Honorable Lawrence Brenner and The Honorable William Ford.

5:00pm Membership Meeting (BALC only)
5:30pm Cocktails
6:15pm Dinner
7:00pm Program
BALC Member: $45
Member’s Spouse: $45
Table of 8: $350

Please RSVP to Karen Mesch by 1/8/15
610-433-6204 x 12 or kmesch@thebarristersclub.com

Bar Admissions Ceremony & New Member Reception
2016-01-29 16:00 - 19:00 | Lehigh County Courthouse, 455 West Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA, 18101, United States
The 2016 Bar Admissions Ceremony will be held on Friday January 29, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. in Courtroom 2A of the Lehigh County Courthouse. All individuals desiring to participate must obtain from the Court Administrator’s Office a bar admissions information packet. The information packet can be forwarded to you electronically. It contains instructions, a sample petition and an application form. The application form only must be completed and returned to the Court Administrator’s Office by January 22, 2016. If you desire to file the application electronically, please send it to williamberndt@lehighcounty.org Failure to file the application form by the deadline may prevent the applicant from participating in the ceremony. Petitions and proposed orders for admission should not be presented either to Court Administration or to the judges prior to the ceremony on January 29, 2016. Please bring the petitions and proposed orders with you to the Bar Admissions Ceremony.
Please note: Members who have already been admitted during the year since the 2015 Bar Admissions Ceremony are welcome to attend and be recognized by the Court sitting en banc. If interested, please contact William Berndt, Court Administrator, at williamberndt@lehighcounty.org.

Family and friends are welcome to attend The New Member Reception and Happy Hour which will be held at The Bar Association (1114 West Walnut Street, Allentown) immediately following the Bar Admissions Ceremony. Please join us for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the BALC Ballroom, which will begin at approximately 5:00pm.
Thank you to our event sponsor

Bar Memorials
2016-02-08 09:00 - 10:00 | Lehigh County Courthouse, 455 West Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA, 18101, United States
BAR MEMORIALS
On Monday, February 8, 2016, the Bar Association of Lehigh County will continue its longstanding tradition of honoring those members of the Bar Association of who passed away in the prior calendar year.
The Bar Memorials will begin at 9:00am in Courtroom No. 2A of the Lehigh County Courthouse.
Bar Association members and the family friends of the deceased are cordially invited to attend.

Those being remembered are:
Richard Buss
Alfred Hettinger
The Honorable Madaline Palladino

MOCK TRIAL COMPETITION FOR 2/9: POSTPONED
2016-02-09
Due to impending weather, the mock trial competition for Tuesday, February 9th has been postponed. The new date is 2/22/16. All participants will receive an email with detailed information.

Happy Hour
2016-03-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Bar Association of Lehigh County, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
Members and Guests are invited to join us for the BALC Happy Hour
Thursday, March 17th at 5:30pm
1114 West Walnut Street, Allentown, PA 18102

Celebrate March Madness & St Patrick’s Day
Drink Specials & Hors d’hoeuvres

Thank you to our event sponsors for making this Happy Hour possible

YLD Happy Hour
2016-04-07 17:30 - 18:30
Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 5:30 pm
Hops at The Paddock
1945 W. Columbia Street
Allentown, PA 18104
Hopspaddock.com

YLD events are a great opportunity to meet and network with other young attorneys. Guests are welcome!

LVCPO Event- Budget Crisis in Harrisburg: How the Budget Battle Affects the Lehigh Valley
2016-05-09 16:30 - 18:30 | The Barristers Club, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
Budget Crisis in Harrisburg: How the Budget Battle Affects the Lehigh Valley
Monday May 9, 2016 4:30 PM
At The Barristers Club
1114 W. Walnut St., Allentown, PA 18102
Panel Discussion from Leaders Throughout the Region and the State:
Dr. Joseph Roy, Superintendent, Bethlehem School District
Peter Calcara, Vice President of Government Relations, Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs
Jan Hartman, Executive Director, National Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors
Dr. Christopher Borick, Professor of Political Science/Director of Polling Institute, Muhlenberg College
Event Registration 4:00 PM
Panel Discussion 4:30 PM
Networking Mixer 5:30 PM
RSVP by: 5/4/16 to kmesch@thebarristersclub.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, and
The Risk Management Association of the Lehigh Valley.

Paralegal Studies Focus Group
2016-05-20 12:15 - 13:00 | Bar Association of Lehigh County, 1114 West Walnut Street, Allentown, 18102
Paralegal Studies Focus Group
12:15 p.m., Friday, May 20
Lehigh County Bar Association
Lunch provided
Lehigh Carbon and Northampton Community Colleges are seeking input to improve their Paralegal Studies curriculum. Both programs are American Bar Association approved. We are seeking 15 people to participate in this 1.5 hour conversation. Your input will help shape both programs. If you are interested, contact Diane Tallarita at dtallarita@lccc.edu or 610-799-1594.

Great Ambulance Chase- 5K Run, Walk, Dog Walk
2016-05-21 08:00 - 10:00
Sign Up Here
For complete race information and sponsorship opportunities, please review the official brochure: Great Ambulance Chase Sponsorship Brochure 5-21-16 [957439]

June Happy Hour *Postponed*
2016-06-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Bar Association of Lehigh County, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
Please make note: this happy hour has been postponed until further notice.

Annual Picnic and Golf Outing
2016-07-11 09:00 - 17:00 | Brookside Country Club, 901 Willow Ln, Macungie, PA, 18062, United States
The Annual Bar Association Picnic and Golf Outing has been scheduled for Monday, July 11, 2016 at Brookside Country Club
We are bringing back traditions from the past: Softball, Quoits, Swimming, Tennis, Bridge, Golf and After Dinner Cards.

The Annual Softball Game is BACK: The Republicans vs. The Democrats. Come battle it out on the field before voting in the Fall! Coach Zac Cohen will lead the Democrats and Coach Bill Platt II will lead the Republicans. This will be a coed game for all ages of attorneys. Don’t worry Independents, this will be an open primary game, just pick a side. A minimum of 7 people per team. For information or to sign up, contact Executive Director, Ray Bridgeman rbridgeman@lehighbar.org or 610-433-6204 X15.

Bridge Tournament Back by Popular Demand: BALC is inviting you to take part in the Bridge Tournament. Tournament will start at 1PM and conclude in time for dinner. Please RSVP your tournament participation directly to Attorney Renee Smith by July 1st at 610-782-3105 or reneesmith@lehighcounty.org

Calling on All Tennis Players: Expert and those who want to learn: Tennis Clinic begins at 1 PM. Clinic instruction by Robert Risboskin, Brookside CC Director of Tennis and Renée Lentz, Tennis Service Representative, United States Tennis Association. This Clinic will be for all level of players, even those who have never played before. The tennis tournament will immediately follow the clinic. The tournament will be a fun social activity for all player levels to enjoy. Cocktails and dinner to follow tournament. Please RSVP to rbridgeman@lehighbar.org by July 7th to sign up.

Brunch/Luncheon Style Buffet will be served in the Brookside Room and on the Terrace, a Cocktail Hour will include Brookside’s exceptional Hors d’oeuvres including steamed clams, Brookside’s famous Buffet Style Dinner and dessert will be served, along with Complimentary snacks and beverages throughout the day, all while you participate in your choices of Golf, Softball, Tennis, Quoits, Cards and/or Swimming.
*all activities & schedule subject to change due to participation*

Schedule of Events is as follows:
9:00AM Softball Game warm-up
9:30AM Softball Game
10:00AM Driving Range opens
10:30AM Brunch is served on the Terrace
12:00PM Shotgun Start for Golf
1:00PM Tennis Clinic
1:00PM Bridge Tournament
5:00PM Cocktail Hour
6:00PM Buffet Dinner
Post Dinner Card Game
All Day: Quoits and Swimming

See the full brochure HERE

Register Online*

*For specific golf foursome requests, or to register for multiple guests at a time, please contact BALC Staff directly at 610-433-6204 x 19. If you will be signing up for a package which includes various activities, we ask that you also send an email to ehudson@lehighbar.org to specify which events you will be partaking in, after you complete the online registration form. If you are playing softball, please specify which team you would like to be on, The Democrats or The Republicans in the email as well.

Thank you to our event sponsors

2016 Bench Bar Conference: Cooperstown, NY
2016-09-09 11:30 - 2016-09-11 11:30 | Otesaga Resort, 60 Lake Street, Cooperstown, NY, 13326, United States
Bench Bar Conference
The Annual Bench Bar Conference presents a unique opportunity for BALC Judges, attorneys and invited guests to learn, interact & network in a casual environment. The conference takes place over a weekend (usually in the Fall) in a destination location. Previous locations include West Point, New York City, Annapolis and Baltimore. Typically, the weekend consists of a cocktail reception to welcome guests, CLE seminars, group activities and a formal Sunday Brunch before returning to the Lehigh Valley.

The 2016 Bench Bar Conference will be held in Cooperstown, New York September 9th-11th.
Thank you to this year’s Sponsors

See the Full Brochure Here
Register Online or Download the Registration Form and Mail/Fax it in
Interested in being a Sponsor?

McCarthy Reception
2016-09-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Bar Association of Lehigh County, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
The Bar Association of Lehigh County cordially invites members and friends of the Bar to a Reception for The Honorable Daniel K. McCarthy in Recognition of his Appointment to The Lehigh County Court of Common Pleas

Installation Ceremony: Thursday, September 15, 2016
at The Lehigh County Court House (455 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101)
Time: 4:00 PM, Courtroom 2A

Reception to follow the ceremony: The Barristers Club (1114 West Walnut street, Allentown, PA 18102)
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
Light hors d’oeuvres and cocktails

RSVP appreciated 610-433-6204 x 12 or kmesch@thebarristersclub.com

Medical Society 64th Annual Joint Dinner Meeting
2016-09-20 18:30 - 21:00 | Bar Association of Lehigh County, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
64thAnnual Joint Dinner Meeting
Bar Association of Lehigh County & Lehigh County Medical Society
Tuesday, September 20th, 2016
at The Barristers Club
1114 West Walnut Street
Allentown, PA 18102
6:30pm Hors d’oeuvres & Cash Bar
7:30pm Dinner & Panel Discussion
Medical Marijuana Passed, Now What?

Panel to include:
Dr. Allison Muller
Board-certified Pharm.D Toxicologist, Medical Writer & Expert Witness
Acri Muller Consulting LLC
Dr. Bruce Nicholson
Chief, Division of Pain Medicine, Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Lehigh Valley Health Network
Attorney Candy Barr Heimbach
Shareholder, Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin
Attorney Christopher Reid
Partner, Seidel Cohen Hof & Reid LLC
James Gillespie
Chief Executive Officer, Professional Casualty Association
Members are invited as our guest; your advance reservation is requested no later than 9/15/16.
Please RSVP to
Karen- Events Coordinator for the Barristers Club
610.433.6204 x12 or kmesch@thebarristersclub.com
(please request Vegetarian Meal if desired)

The Judge Donald E. Wieand Barristers’ Inn
2016-09-21 17:30 - 20:00 | Bar Association of Lehigh County, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
The Judge Donald E. Wieand Barristers’ Inn

The Bar Association of Lehigh County is proud to announce the opening of the 2016-2017 season of The Judge Donald E. Wieand Barristers’ Inn, an organization consisting of Lehigh Valley lawyers and Pennsylvania Judges dedicated to the development of outstanding lawyers who meet the highest ethical standards. We welcome the return of our more than 100 past members and invite those who have never been a part of the Inn to join us this season.
Wednesday, September 21st 5:30 PM at the Barristers’ Club
Join Uncle Sam in
“It’s Not Rigged! A Primer on Election Law”
The Honorable Daniel K. McCarthy and the Honorable Douglas G. Reichley
Team IV, led by Zachary J. Cohen, Esquire,

The first program, September 21st, is open to all. Enjoy dinner with colleagues at 5:30 PM, learn and be entertained during the program starting at 6:00 PM and be on your way home by 7:00 PM. Explore various state, federal, and local election laws, the history and operation of the electoral college and claims that the process is rigged, candidacy eligibility and challenges ranging from heated local contests up through the highest office, redistricting, voting, to the impact of the First Amendment on candidate speech and campaign contributions.
There are many benefits when you join the Barristers’ Inn. It is a fantastic way for members of the Bar to connect and socialize with members of the Bench and Bar while earning up to an optional 8 CLE credits from programs taught by the Bench and many of the Lehigh Valley’s top lawyers. It is truly a one-of-a-kind organization here in the Lehigh Valley.

For more information, please contact Barristers’ Inn President, Michele A. Varricchio. You may contact her by email at michelevarricchio@lehighcounty.org.

There will be a complete list of programs for the year to follow.
