Bar Association of Lehigh County

Happy Hour
2016-03-17 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | 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.

The Annual Red Mass
2016-10-12 19:00 - 20:00 | THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. CATHARINE OF SIENA, 1825 TURNER STREET, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18101, United States
The Board of Governors of the Society invites you and your family to the annual
RED MASS
OCTOBER 12, 2016, WEDNESDAY AT 7:00 PM
FOLLOWED BY A RECEPTION IN THE PARISH ACTIVITY CENTER
MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED BY BISHOP JOHN O. BARRES, S.T.D., J.C.L., D.D.
Bishop Fitzgerald is the Titular Bishop of Tamallula and Auxiliary to the Archbishop of Philadelphia. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts from Temple University, his Juris Doctorate from Villanova University, and his Master of Divinity from St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. He was ordained a priest on May 17, 1980 and consecrated as Bishop on August 6, 2010. He obtained his Juris Canonici Licentia from Catholic University of America and his Juris Canonici Doctor from Gregorian University.
AT THE CATHEDRAL OF ST. CATHARINE OF SIENA 1825 TURNER STREET, ALLENTOWN, PA 18101
OUR GUEST HOMILIST WILL BE THE MOST REVEREND MICHAEL J. FITZGERALD, D.D., J.D., J.C.D., V.G.
The tradition of the Red Mass dates back to the thirteenth century. It is a Votive Mass of the Holy Spirit that invokes divine blessings upon all those involved in the pursuit of justice – especially judges, lawyers and elected officials. It is named for the red vestments worn by clerics and the red robes worn by the judges of the High Court in England.
www.stmsocietyallentown.org AllentownSTMS@gmail.com

Criminal Law Dinner
2016-10-13 17:00 - 19:00 | The Barristers Club, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
The Criminal Law Committee of the Bar Association of Lehigh County
Cordially invites you to attend,
CRIMINAL LAW DINNER

Thursday, October 13th, 2016
5:00 pm
Hors d’oeuvres & Complimentary Beer, Wine & Soda
6:00 pm
Buffet Dinner & Dessert
$38.00 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
Please RSVP by Friday, October 6th, 2016 to
Karen Mesch, Event Coordinator
610-433-6204 ext. 12 or *kmesch@thebarristersclub.com
*It is best to email your reservation

LVCPO Presents Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events
2016-10-17 16:00 - 19:00 | The Barristers Club, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
“Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events”
Presented by:
Lehigh Valley Consortium of Professional Organizations

Monday, October 17, 2016 4:00 PM
@ The Barristers Club, 1114 W Walnut St. Allentown, PA. 18102

Topic: This month’s program will be “CRASE” (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events), developed by the Center for Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (“ALERRT”) at Texas State University. Since 2004, ALERRT has trained over 85,000 law enforcement professionals nationwide in rapid response to terrorist acts, mass shootings, and other dangerous, active threat situations. For individuals who find themselves involved in such incidents, we’ve learned from sad experience that hiding and hoping isn’t a very effective strategy. The CRASE program was developed to give civilians a simple plan of action – Avoid, Deny, Defend — designed to maximize their chances of surviving an active shooter event. The program will be taught by Emanuel Kapelsohn, Esq. (“Manny”), who is an attorney with Lesavoy Butz & Seitz LLC, and is a nationally-prominent law enforcement trainer and use of force consultant.

Event Sponsor:

Registration 3:30 PM
Presentation 4:00 PM
Networking Mixer 5:30 PM
No cost but RSVP appreciated
Please RSVP by: 10/12/16 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,
The Risk Management Association of the Lehigh Valley and
Pennsylvania Planning Association-Lehigh Valley Section

Superior Court Dinner
2016-10-25 17:30 - 19:00 | The Barristers Club, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
Attention all BALC Attorney Members
Special Dinner Announcement
October 25, 2016- 5:30 PM
The Barristers Club
1114 West Walnut Street
Allentown, PA. 18102

A dinner is being held for the Superior Court Judges in conjunction with the Argument Panel being held in Allentown. All BALC Attorney Members are cordially invited to attend. Take this opportunity to meet and mingle with the bench of The Superior Court of Pennsylvania in attendance.
Cocktail Hour 5:30 PM
Dinner by Karen Hunter Catering 6:30 PM
Dinner Cost $35
Cash Bar
Please RSVP to Karen @ kmesch@thebarristersclub.com or 610-433-6204 X 12 by 10/20.

LCPA Lunch & Learn: A primer for obtaining records
2016-10-26 12:00 - 13:00 | The Barristers Club, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
LEHIGH COUNTY PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION LUNCH & LEARN
A Primer for Obtaining Records
Presented by:
Brian D. Mcfarland
Director of Sales and Marketing
Medical Legal Reproductions, Inc.
Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 12:00 p.m.
Bar Association of Lehigh County
1114 West Walnut Street
Allentown, PA 18102

In order to secure the records which are vital to the preparation of your case, you must also be aware of the steps that must be taken to obtain them. This presentation focuses on the policies and practices of Record Custodians for the release of various types of records. In addition, we review how to determine the proper records which are pertinent to your case.

No Fee for LCPA members
$20.00 for attorney BALC members
$25.00 for guests
$10.00 for students

Please RSVP by October 21, 2016
to the Lehigh County Bar Association
610-433-6204 x12
or KMesch@lehighbar.org

YAT & YLD Pub Crawl in Downtown Allentown
2016-10-27 05:00 - 22:00
Join Lehigh County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division and NAIFA Young Advisors Team for a night of crawling in downtown Allentown. Grab your friends and co-workers for a fun night of networking and mingling. $10 cover charge gets you the following:
The Dime – free signature cocktail
Centro – free soda and select appetizers
Hamilton Kitchen – free select appetizers
Bell Hall – free select appetizers and happy hour pricing on drinks
Roar – free signature cocktail
Queen City BBQ – $2 Miller Lite, $2 Yuengling, $4 Dogfish Pumpkin, free select appetizers
Starts and ends at The Dime.
In addition, get your crawl passport stamped at each location and you’ll be entered to win some awesome door prizes! You can also buy a raffle ticket for $5 for a chance to win a weekend at the Renaissance Hotel.
Tickets are limited. You can register at https://www.naifalv.org/

Thank you to The Renaissance, ebc, Ruby’s Floral, Sherry Clewell Photography, Kleppinger Insurance, Azani, Cassidon Realty

LVCPO Presents “Postmortem Election Discussion, Now What?”
2016-11-15 16:30 - 19:00 | The Barristers Club, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
“Postmortem Election Discussion, Now What?”
Topic: How will the election results affect business & the economy?
Presented by:
Lehigh Valley Consortium of Professional Organizations

Tuesday November 15, 2016 4:30 PM
@ The Barristers Club, 1114 W Walnut St. Allentown, PA. 18102
Panel Discussion from Leaders throughout the Region:
Dr. Kamran Afshar, the region’s preeminent economist,
Kamran Afshar Associates.
Dr. Christopher Borick,
Prof of Political Science/ Dir of Polling Institute, Muhlenberg College
Justin R. Porembo, Chief Executive Officer,
Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®
Event Registration 4:00 PM
Panel Discussion 4:30 PM
Networking Mixer 5:30 PM
No Cost, but RSVP by: 11/10/16 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,
The Risk Management Association of the Lehigh Valley and
Pennsylvania Planning Association-Lehigh Valley Section

2016 Fall Membership Dinner
2016-11-17 17:30 - 20:00 | Bar Association of Lehigh County, 1114 West Walnut Street, Allentown, 18102
Members and Guests are cordially invited to attend the Bar Association of Lehigh County Fall Membership Dinner Meeting on Thursday, November 17, 2016. We hope you will join us for a great evening of entertainment and saluting our veterans.
As a way of saying thank you to all BALC Members that have served in the United States Military, this event will be free of charge to those specific members. All BALC Veterans that attend the event will be recognized. Military Uniforms are encouraged but not required.
The Fall Membership Meeting will begin at 5:00 PM and is open to all current members. Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres will follow at 5:30 PM with dinner starting promptly at 6:15 PM in the Main Ballroom. The program featuring Adam Keys and his Mother, Julie Keys, will follow at 7:00 PM.

US Army SGG Adam Keys (Ret.) deployed to Afghanistan in early 2010. He was traveling in a mine resistant ambush protected (MRAP) convoy vehicle when it ran over an improvised explosive device (IED). Adam was left severely wounded, suffering a traumatic brain injury and broken bones. Due to an infection in his bloodstream, he ultimately lost both legs and his left arm. Four other soldiers were killed in the explosion, including Adam’s best friend. In the time since his injury, Adam has endured over 100 surgeries and continues rehabilitation on his journey to recovery.

Julie Keys was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. In 1998 her family relocated to Whitehall, PA for her husband’s job. Julie has been married to husband, Stephen for 34 years. They have two children, Adam and Courtney. Courtney lives in California with her husband, Ben and their son, Nolan.
Julie’s son, Adam, was wounded in Afghanistan on July 14, 2010. He was in a vehicle that was hit by an IED and he was the only survivor of the five men in the vehicle. At 7:00 am on July 15th, Adam’s family received the call that he had been critically injured. It was six days before Adam arrived stateside and his family was able to go to Walter Reed Hospital and see him.
Julie Keys has been Adam’s primary caregiver since that time. Adam was critically injured and had a very long and difficult road to recovery. He was inpatient initially for 475 days and the total time before he was able to medically retire was 5 years and 13 days. He retired July 27, 2015 and has relocated to Maryland. Julie and Stephen Keys are currently living with their son until he is independent enough to be on his own.

Proudly Sponsored by

View the Invitation Here
$45.00 for Members and Guests
$360 for a table of 8

To RSVP Contact Karen Mesch at 610-433-6204 x 12
kmesch@thebarristersclub.com

For a refund of payment, all cancellations must be received 24 hours prior to the event. If cancellation is not received 24 hours prior, your credit card will be charged immediately following the event. If check, cash or card payment has been received prior to the event and cancellation is not received 24 hours prior to the event, there will be no refunds given.

Holiday Children's Party
2016-12-04 12:00 - 14:00 | The Barristers Club, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
HOLIDAY CHILDREN’S PARTY
BALC members are invited to bring their children and grandchildren to attend the BALC annual Kid’s Holiday Party.
Sunday, December 4th, 2016
12pm-2pm
Entertainment will include a balloon artist, face painter, and caricature artist.
**Plus, a surprise guest!**
Come out and enjoy food, fun & The Traditional Ice Cream Bar!

Please RSVP to Karen by 12/2 at 610-433-6204 X 12 or kmesch@thebarristersclub.com
There is no cost to attend this event.

YLD Happy Hour
2016-12-08 17:30 - 20:00
YOUNG LAWYERS DIVISION HAPPY HOUR

December 8, 2016
5:30 PM
P.J. Whelihan’s Pub and Restaurant
4595 Broadway
Allentown, PA 18104
www.pjspub.com

Come out and enjoy the last YLD Happy Hour of the year.
Come out and enjoy complimentary appetizers. The first 20 people in attendance will receive a complimentary drink.
Miriam Zettlemoyer of

610-798-2518 or 484-523-0573 or mzettlemoyer@financialguide.com
Insurance Representative of MassMutual. Registered Representative of and offers securities through MML Investor Services, LLC, a member of the MassMutual Financial Group. OSJ Stabler Corporate Center 3701 Corporate Parkway Suite 320 Center Valley PA 18034 (610) 798-2500 MassMutual Financial Group is a marketing name for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and its affiliated companies and sales representatives, Springfield, MA 01111-001. Local sales agencies are not subsidiaries of MassMutual or its affiliated companies.

Soup Kitchen Volunteer Opportunity
2016-12-09 10:00 - 12:35 | Bar Association of Lehigh County, 1114 West Walnut Street, Allentown, 18102
The Community Service Committee is sponsoring a day of volunteering at local soup kitchen, Daybreak at the Lehigh County Conference of Churches. Lawyers may volunteer from 10 to 11:15 AM or 11:15 to 12:30 PM to serve.
You may complete one or both shifts Volunteers from BALC are needed and appreciated.
When: Friday December 9th
Where: 534 Chew Street, Allentown
Please contact Erin at 610-433-6204 X 19
Or ehudson@lehighbar.org to sign up.

POSTPONED: Member Benefit Course: Hands-Only CPR
2017-01-10 16:00 - 18:00 | The Barristers Club, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
Due to the impending weather forecast, the CPR Event for today has been postponed.
Once the course is rescheduled for a new date, we will send out notification via email blast, Journal and/or website.

Hands-Only CPR
January 10, 2017
Free Member Benefit
Please mark your calendar for a FREE Member Benefit that could save your life or someone you know.
On January 10th, at 4:30 PM Cardiologist Dr. Nainesh Patel and other dedicated volunteers from the Lehigh Valley Network will demonstrate Hands-Only CPR.
All Members, Family Members & Members Staff, are invited to take part in this demonstration and training.
Hands-Only CPR is CPR without mouth-to-mouth breaths. It is recommended for use by people who see a teen or adult suddenly collapse in an “out-of-hospital” setting (such as at home, at work or in a park).
According to the American Heart Association, about 90 percent of people who suffer out-of hospital cardiac arrests die. CPR, especially if performed immediately, can double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival.

Registration: 4:00PM
Demonstration: 4:30PM
Happy Hour Mixer Immediately After
RSVP for Demonstration Requested:
kmesch@thebarristersclub.com or 610-433-6204 X12.

2017 Annual Dinner
2017-01-12 17:00 - 20:00 | The Barristers Club, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
View the Invitation Here
This event is exclusive to BALC Members-Only. Member Spouses are welcome and encouraged to attend.
This event will recognize BALC 50 year members, The Honorable William H. Platt, E. Keller Kline III and Rudolph Zieger, Jr.
The evening will also mark the traditional “Changing of the Guard” for the Association Board of Directors. The incoming President will be Michelle M. Forsell and the outgoing President will be The Honorable William H. Platt. Members are invited to witness as the Presidents “Pass the Gavel”.
The Legal Eagle award will also be presented.

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 1/6/17
610-433-6204 x 12 or kmesch@thebarristersclub.com
***RSVP no later than 5pm on 1/6/17. Any reservation after deadline does not guarantee a meal, although seating may still be available. Reservation cancellations must be made within 24 hours of event in order to receive a refund, or avoid being invoiced.

Bar Admissions Ceremony & Reception
2017-01-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Lehigh County Courthouse, 455 West Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA, 18101, United States
The 2017 Bar Admissions Ceremony will be held on January 27, 2017 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 completed and returned to the Court Administrator’s Office by January 18, 2017. If you prefer to file the application electronically, please send it to kerryturtzo@lehighcounty.org. Please be advised that 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 to Court Administration or to the judges prior to the ceremony on January 27, 2017. Instead, please bring your petition and proposed order with you to the Bar Admissions Ceremony.

Family and friends are welcome to attend the New Member Reception and Happy Hour will be held at The Barristers Club immediately following the ceremony. Please join us for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the BALC Ballroom.
Thank you to our event sponsor

BALC Lunch & Learn Seminar: Special 2 Hour Training Session on WCAIS Update
2017-02-03 11:45 - 14:15 | Bar Association of Lehigh County, 1114 West Walnut Street, Allentown, 18102
BALC LUNCH AND LEARN SEMINAR
SPECIAL 2 HOUR TRAINING SESSION
$20.00 TUITION FEE FOR ALL WHO ATTEND
(includes lunch and 2 Substantive CLE credits)
LEGAL SUPPORT STAFF WELCOME

“WCAIS Update”

WCAIS: The Workers’ Compensation Automation and Integration System

Presented by: Judge Brian J. Puhala,
Judge Cathleen A. Sabatino
Judge Daniel G. Snyder
Judge Manager Karen A. Wertheimer
Friday, February 3, 2017

Get an update on the latest about WCAIS!

Get all of your questions answered by this expert panel of Judges and their support staff.

BALC Lunch & Learn Seminar
Registration & Lunch: 11:45 AM
Seminar: 12:15 PM – 2:15 PM
2 Substantive Credits
Tuition for All: $20.00
To Register Call Nancy @ 610.433.6401 Ext: 16
E-mail: cle@lehighbar.org

2016 Bar Memorials
2017-02-13 09:00 - 10:00 | Lehigh County Courthouse, 455 West Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA, 18101, United States
View President Judge, Edward Reibman’s official notice regarding Bar Memorials
February 13, 2017 at the Lehigh County Courthouse: Courtroom 2A

Those who will be remembered are:
Sean Hart
John R. Greisamer
Howard S. Epstein
John Mondschein
Charles S. Hanna
Hon. Franklin Van Antwerpen
Murray Milkman

March Happy Hour
2017-03-16 17:30 - 19:30 | The Barristers Club, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
Members and Guests are invited to join us for the BALC Happy Hour
Thursday, March 16th at 5:30pm
March Madness Meets St. Patrick’s Day!
Come celebrate both events at the BALC Happy Hour. Don’t miss this great opportunity to network with colleagues, watch the games on the big screen, enjoy Irish drink specials, snack on tailgate-style food and enter to win raffle prizes.

The Barristers Club
1114 West Walnut Street, Allentown, PA 18102
Thank you to our sponsor for making this happy hour possible

LCPA Lunch & Learn
2017-03-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Bar Association of Lehigh County, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
LEHIGH COUNTY PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION
LUNCH & LEARN
The Pennsylvania Certified Paralegal Program: Qualifications, Application, Maintenance*
Presented by:
Deborah A. Long, Pa.C.P. and Tracey L. Barnes, RP, Pa.C.P.

Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 12:00 p.m.
Bar Association of Lehigh County
1114 W. Walnut Street
Allentown, PA 18102

Please join us for a lunchtime presentation to learn more about the Keystone Alliance of Paralegal Associations’ Pennsylvania Certified Paralegal program. We will explore the qualifications for certification, the application process and what is needed to maintain the designation. Please arrive early, the presentation will begin promptly at 12:00 p.m.

No fee for LCPA members
$25.00 for guests
$10.00 for students

Please RSVP by March 24, 2017
to the Lehigh County Bar Association
610-433-6204 x 12
Or KMesch@lehighbar.org

*This presentation is pre-approved by the Keystone Alliance of Paralegal Associations
for 1 substantive Paralegal CLE credit.

YLD Happy Hour at Bar Louie
2017-04-06 17:30 - 18:30
YLD Happy Hour at Bar Louie on Thursday April 6th at 5:30pm
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!
Questions or requests for future Happy Hour Locations?
Email: kcnoonan@noonansatlaw.com
