Bar Association of Lehigh County

LVCPO-A Conversation with the Big 3!
2023-06-21 16:30 - 19:30 UTC
A Conversation with the Big 3!
A panel discussion with Mayors Matt Tuerk-Allentown, Mayor J. William Reynolds &
Mayor Salvatore Panto, Jr.
Moderated by: Don Cunningham, President & CEO LVEDC
Presented by:
Lehigh Valley Consortium of Professional Organizations
June 21, 2023
Registration 4:30PM
Presentation 5:00 PM
Network Mixer to Follow Presentation
The Barristers Club
1114 W Walnut St.
Allentown. PA, 18102
Free Admission but RSVP is required by Monday, June 12th at
LVCPO BIG 3!
Hors d’oeuvre Sponsor:
Gross McGinley
Banner Sponsor:
Lesavoy Butz & Seitz

BALC Board Meeting
2023-07-20 16:15 - 17:30 UTC

Community Service Cocktail Party!
2023-07-20 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | The Barristers Club
July 20th, 5:30PM
The Barristers’ Club
Outside Courtyard
Hors d’oeuvres, Cash Bar &
Live Music from local favorite Melody Cruz
We will be recognizing 2022-2023 Lehigh County Lawyers Charitable Fund Recipients:
Valley Wealth Alliance, The Sanctuary at Haafsville, & the Pediatric Cancer Foundation of the Lehigh Valley
(In case of bad weather, Event will be held in Ballroom)
No Cost to Attend! Please RSVP by 7/13 to kmesch@lehighbar.org

Lawyers Lunch Table @ The Americus Hotel
2023-08-10 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | The Americus Hotel
There is a standing reservation every 2nd Thursday for the Lawyers Lunch Table at 12pm.

LVCPO-“Civilian Response to Active Shooter Event”
2023-09-13 16:30 - 19:30 UTC
Presented by:
Lehigh Valley Consortium of Professional Organizations
Wednesday, September 13th
4:30 PM Registration
5:00 PM Presentation
Networking & Hors d’oeuvres Immediately After
@ The Barristers Club, 1114 W Walnut St. Allentown, PA. 18102
The presenter is 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.
Come out for this extremely important topic & enjoy, In Person Networking Mixer,
Complimentary Hors D’oeuvres & Cash Bar
Free Admission but RSVP is required by Wednesday, September 6th at
https://shorturl.at/adhmY
Contact Kathy at kheilman@rustlawllc.com with any questions about registration!
Contact Ray at rbridgeman@lehighbar.org to learn about sponsorship opportunities!
Inquire at LVCPO.com for upcoming events
Presentation Sponsor:
Lesavoy Butz & Seitz
Banner Sponsors:
Westgate Global Logistics
Liquid | Making Digital Work
J.G.Petrucci Company Inc

Lawyer's Lunch Table-Americus Hotel 12pm
2023-09-14 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | The Americus Hotel
There is a standing reservation every 2nd Thursday at the Americus Hotel 12pm

BALC Annual Picnic & Golf Outing at Olde Homestead Club
2023-09-19 10:00 - 19:00 UTC | Olde Homestead Golf Club, 6598 PA-309 , New Tripoli, 18066
Golf Registration and Driving Range Opens at 10AM
Lunch 11AM-1PM Members: $25 Guests: $30
Cocktail Hour: 4:30 PM
Dinner (including cocktail hour): 5:30 PM Members: $75 Guests: $80
(Spouses & Significant others receive Membership Price!)
(Open Bar on Beer & Wine during cocktail hour)
Golf Package:
Lunch, Golf, Cocktail Hour & Dinner
Members: $185 Guests: $190
*Shotgun Start at 12PM*
*YLD Special Golf Package Price $170 per member. (Must meet current BALC YLD guidelines, younger than 38)
Email your request to: kmesch@lehighbar.org or call 610-433-6204 X 10.
RSVP for Lunch, Dinner or Golf by: 5pm 9/11- No exceptions!
*Golfers, if in a foursome, please submit your completed list at the same time. All non-foursomes will be assigned.
Contact Ray at rbridgeman@lehighbar.org for information on sponsorships!
(Event Schedule Subject to Change. Visit lehighbar.org and pay attention to email blast & Journal for Up-to-date information.)

Inaugural Chili Challenge & Bakeoff!
2023-10-19 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | The Barristers Club
October 19th
530 PM
The Barristers Club
1114 W Walnut Street
Allentown, PA 18102
Game On!
The Criminal Law Committee is hosting its first Chili Challenge and Bakeoff! Join us as our Judges, DAs, and PDs/Defense Bar go head-to-head in a chili cookoff and baking competition. Bring your best chili (provide your own crock pot to keep warm) and baked goods to be judged for a prize and bragging rights for a year! Attendees will taste and vote to decide the winner.
Hors d’oeuvers, Cash Bar and Live Music by Local Favorite Chris George!
Come out and see who will be crowned the champion of the BALC Chili Challenge and Bakeoff!
No cost to attend, but please rsvp by October 12th 5pm to Karen at kmesch@lehighbar.org.
If competing in Chili Cookoff or Bakeoff, email Jenna at jenna@fliszarlaw.com by October 16th.

Historic Courthouse Dedication
2023-10-20 16:30 - 18:00 UTC
You are cordially invited to the
Dedication of the historically restored and newly renovated
Historic Lehigh County Courthouse
4:30 p.m. Friday, October 20, 2023
501 West Hamilton Street, Allentown
Courtroom 1A
Reception immediately thereafter

2023 Fall Ball!!!
2023-11-09 17:30 - 21:00 UTC | The Barristers Club
The Fall Ball 2023
Boots and Suits
Music of all genres by Local Favorite,
DJ Freddie Frederick, Jr.
Featuring Country Line Dancing with Instruction By:
Beverly D’Angelo Dance Instructor/Choreographer
Thursday, November 9, 2023
5pm General Membership Meeting
(You may attend General Membership Meeting Only but please let Ray know @ rbridgeman@lehighbar.org)
5:30pm Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres 6:15pm Dinner & Remarks
7:00pm Music and Dancing
The Barrister’s Club
1114 W. Walnut Street, Allentown, PA 18102
$55 Per Person
RSVP to Karen by November 1st
kmesch@thebarristersclub.com
ATTIRE:
Throw on some Cowboy Boots with your Cocktail Dress or Suit
Or NOT! Just come dressed & ready to have some fun!
Thank You to Our Event Sponsor!

Holiday Happy Hour
2023-12-20 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | The Barristers Club
Holiday Happy Hour
December 20th
530PM
The Barristers Club
Come Out and Enjoy Some Networking
Live Music by Chris George
Light Hors d’ Oeuvres
Cash Bar
No Cost to Attend but Please RSVP by 12/15
to kmesch@lehighbar.org

BALC Annual Dinner
2024-02-08 17:30 - 20:00 UTC | The Barristers Club
2024 ANNUAL DINNER
New Date-February 8th!
Members and Guests are invited to attend the
BALC Membership Meeting & Dinner
This event will mark the traditional
“Changing of the Guard”.
Event will acknowledge the contributions of Nancy Conrad, Immediate Past President & welcoming new President Mark Crossley
Program Highlights
50 Year Membership Recognition
Ronald Corkery, Gerald Barr, Jeffrey Dimmich, Robert Ritter, James Bartholomew, James Martin, Hon. Carol McGinley, Larry Roth, Robert Van Horn, Seymour Traub, Richard Somach, Paul McGinley & Stuart Shmookler
Presidential Legal Eagle Award
Pass the Gavel Ceremony
5:30 PM Cocktails
6:15 PM Dinner & Program
$55 BALC Member
$55 Accompanied Guest
$60 Non-Member
RSVP to Karen at 610-433-6204 X 10 or kmesch@lehighbar.org by 2/1/24 by 5PM!
*Due to limited supply chain & accurate food count, No RSVPs accepted after 2/1! No refunds for RSVPs cancelled after 2/1! *

LVCPO Signature Event
2024-02-13 07:00 - 09:00 UTC
Special presentation by Trey Bianco, President, Smooth-On
February 13, 2024
5600 Lower Macungie Rd, Macungie, PA 18062
(Seminar Room – Willow Lane Side of the Smooth On Plant)
PROGRAM
7:00am-8:00am Registration, Networking & Breakfast
8:00 am Welcome by Buddy Lesavoy, President LVCPO
8:05 am Remarks by Sponsor
8:10am Presentation by Trey Bianco, President, Smooth On
8:45 am Tour of the Smooth On Plant led by Trey Bianco
9:15 am Close of the Session
Free Admission but RSVP is required by Wednesday, February 7th at https://shorturl.at/gtvEM
Contact Kathy at kheilman@rustlawllc.com with any questions about registration!
Contact Ray at rbridgeman@lehighbar.org to learn about sponsorship opportunities!
Inquire at LVCPO.com for information & upcoming events
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Breakfast Sponsor
First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union
Banner Sponsors
Rust Law
Lesavoy Butz & Seitz

BINGO!!!
2024-02-15 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | The Barristers Club
Back by Popular Demand!
BINGO Night to benefit the Lehigh County Lawyer’s Charitable Trust
Brought to you by
The BALC Community Service Committee
Thursday, February 15th
5:30 PM
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 x10 kmesch@thebarristersclub.com
Sponsored By:
Members 1st Federal Credit Union

Bar Memorials
2024-03-04 09:00 - 11:00 UTC
Please Mark Your Calendars for Bar Memorials
March 4th
9AM Lehigh County Courthouse
Those being honored:
Charles J. Fonzone
Donald W. Snyder
James J. Holzinger
Margo Wiener
Mark P. Albright

Bar Admissions Ceremony & Reception
2024-04-12 16:00 - 19:00 UTC
Bar Admissions Ceremony
The 2024 Bar Admissions Ceremony will be held on April
12, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. in Courtroom 1A of the Historic
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 email to kerryturtzo@lehighcounty.org. The packet contains
instructions, a sample petition, a sample proposed order,
and an application form. The application form must only be
completed and returned to the Court Administrator’s Office
by April 5, 2024. If you prefer to file the application
electronically, please send your completed application to
kerryturtzo@lehighcounty.org. Please do not submit the
petition and proposed order to Court Administration or to
the judges prior to the ceremony. Instead, please bring
your petition and proposed order with you to the Bar
Admissions Ceremony. Family and friends are welcome.
Cocktail Reception
Immediately following the Admissions Ceremony
RSVP required no later than Monday, April 8th by 4pm
kmesch@thebarristersclub.com
The Barristers Club, 1114 Walnut Street
Allentown, PA 18102

BALC New Member Breakfast
2024-05-13 08:00 - 09:00 UTC | The Barristers Club
New Member Breakfast is BACK!
If you joined the Bar January 2023 or after, please join us for our New Member Breakfast at 8AM on May 13th. Great way to learn more about the Bar, meet Board Members and Committee Chairs. Please rsvp your attendance to kmesch@lehighbar.org by Thursday, May 9th.

BALC Night at the Ballpark!
2024-06-05 18:45 - 21:00 UTC
Night at Coca-Cola Park with The Iron Pigs:
Wednesday, June 5th at 6:45 PM (Game Time)
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 Association and invited guests.
Complimentary Food, Beer, Wine and Soda.
$50 for Members and $55 for Non-Members (Please limit total ticket request to 6 per party)
Member pricing is limited to BALC Members, Spouse/Significant Other, Kids & Grandkids!
Children 2 and under, FREE & DO NOT need a ticket.
Event is Rain or Shine!
Contact Karen at kmesch@lehighbar.org to reserve your tickets. Remember, max 6 tickets per member.
*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. No refunds! *

Criminal Law Dinner
2024-06-13 17:30 - 20:00 UTC | The Barristers Club
The Criminal Law Committee of the Bar Association of Lehigh County
Cordially invites you to attend,
CRIMINAL LAW DINNER
Thursday, June 13th
5:30 pm
Hors d’oeuvres
6:00 pm
Buffet Dinner
$45.00 per person
Cash Bar Available
This will be a fun event with mixing & mingling, Italian focused buffet, and a table trivia competition by Brain Freeze Trivia with Dave McAdoo!
Please RSVP by Monday June 10th to
Karen Mesch, Event Coordinator
610-433-6204 ext. 10 or kmesch@thebarristersclub.com

Young Lawyer’s Division Happy Hour
2024-06-21 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | The Barristers Club
Save the Date!
Young Lawyer’s Division Happy Hour
June 21st 5:30PM-7:30PM
The Barristers’ Club
1114 W. Walnut St.
Allentown, PA
Come out to the Barristers’ Club Ballroom
Hors d’oeuvres, Cocktails, Live Music and MORE!
Please rsvp to Karen at kmesch@lehighbar.org June 17th
Sponsored By:
FL&B
Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba

Community Service Reception
2024-06-27 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | The Barristers Club
Community Service Reception
June 27th, 5:30PM
The Barristers’ Club
1114 W. Walnut St.
Allentown, PA 18102
Hors d’oeuvres, Cash Bar &
Live Music
Come out and mix and mingle in the Ballroom and enjoy food, drinks, networking and live music!
We will be recognizing 2023-2024 Lehigh County Lawyers Charitable Fund Recipients:
Tails for Valor, Allentown Film Festival, & The Kindness Project

Please RSVP to kmesch@lehighbar.org or 610-433-6204 X10 by June 21st!

Bench Bar Conference Boston!
2024-08-02 07:00 - 2024-09-11 13:00 UTC
2024 Bench Bar
Historic Boston!
Conference Dates 9/13-9/15
LODGING RESERVATIONS:
Omni Parker House
60 School St.
Boston, MA. 02108
Book your room now before we are sold out!
Special Group Pricing Rate $279.00 nightly ++(King Bed or Double) 1-800-843-6664 and be sure to refer to the Bar Association of Lehigh County Room Block. If taking the bus, you need to book 9/12, checking out 9/15. Room Block Expires 8/22. You can take advantage of the Room Block pricing 3 days prior or after conference.
Contact Ray at rbridgeman@lehighbar.org for your BALC Registration Form.
Schedule:
9/12 9AM Bus Departure (Zator Law Office)
9/13 Optional Fenway Park Tour 10:30AM $25 Limited Space
Email rbridgeman@lehighbar.org
You must get yourself there. Short Uber or Subway Ride
9/13 530PM Reception
9/14 9AM-12PM CLE Seminars
9/15 9AM CLE Seminar
9/15 10:30AM Brunch
9/15 12:45PM Bus Departure
Restaurant & Pub Suggestions:
Anthony’s Pier 4
Oceanaire
Union Oyster House
Emmets Neighborhood Irish Pub
The Hub Pub
Grill 23 & Bar
Mast
Mooo
Roxanne’s
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Carrie Nation Cocktail Club
Versus(Adult only Arcade with a Bar)

Activity Ideas:
Boston Duck Tours
Boston Pops
Fenway Park Tours
Ghost & Gravestones
Guided Freedom Trail Tour
Faneuil Hall & Quincy Market
Click Here for More Boston City Activities

2024 LCPA ANNUAL LUNCHEON 10/25
2024-09-17 12:00 - 2024-10-25 13:00 (America/New_York)
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
FORMER FBI AGENT
SCOTT CURTIS
Scott Curtis is a former FBI agent known for having spearheaded the largest single-day arrest of 127 organized-crime members in U.S. history—a record that still stands.
Over his career, Scott Curtis successfully quarterbacked high-profile investigations disrupting dozens of criminal enterprises in and around New York City and led the investigation that convicted the mayor of Allentown and the former mayor of Reading, PA in 2018. Also a government-corruption analyst, Scott Curtis has worked in both government and in the private sector as an investigator, holding senior positions as a corporate-compliance executive and often speaking as a legal analyst and criminal-activity expert on television news shows.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2024
NOON TO 1:00 PM
THE BARRISTERS CLUB
1114 WEST WALNUT STREET, ALLENTOWN, PA
PLEASE RSVP TO JUDY GENTILE BY OCTOBER 04, 2024 – JAG513@LEHIGH.EDU
PARALEGAL MEMBERS OF BALC: COST INCLUDED IN DUES
ATTORNEY MEMBERS OF BALC: $25.00
NON-MEMBERS: $35.00
STUDENTS: $30.00
WE ENCOURAGE OUR PARALEGAL MEMBERS TO INVITE THEIR ATTORNEY SPONSORS

YLD Happy Hour
2024-12-06 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Grille 3501, 3501 Broadway, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 18104, United States
Please come out for this informal event to mix and mingle.

NEW DATE: December 6th 5:30 PM

Cash Bar

Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres

Grille 3501

3501 Broadway, Allentown, PA 18104

RSVP appreciated to rbridgeman@lehighbar.org by 12/2

2025 BALC Annual Dinner
2025-01-30 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Members and Guests are invited to attend the

BALC Membership Dinner

This event will mark the traditional

“Changing of the Guard”

The incoming President will be Sarah Hart Charette &

the outgoing President will be Mark Crossley

Program Highlights

50 Year Membership Recognition

Kent Herman, John Ashcraft, David Shulman, Richard Director, Oldrich Foucek,

Robert Knauer, Daniel McCarthy, Thomas Noonan, Michael McIntyre & Todd Miller

Presidential Legal Eagle Award

Pass the Gavel Ceremony

5PM Membership Meeting

5:30 PM Cocktails

6:15 PM Dinner & Program

$60 BALC Member

$60 Accompanied Guest

$65 Non-Member

RSVP to Karen at 610-433-6204 X 10 or kmesch@lehighbar.org by 1/24/25 5PM!

No RSVPs accepted after 1/24! No refunds for RSVPs cancelled after 1/24! *

The Honorable Edward D. Reibman’s Portrait Unveiling
2025-03-04 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
Cordially invites members and friends of the Bar to a Cocktail Reception for

The Honorable Edward D. Reibman’s Portrait Unveiling

The Barristers Club

1114 W Walnut St

Allentown, PA 18102

March 4th 5:30-7:30 PM

Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres

RSVP appreciated 610-433-6204 x 10 or

kmesch@thebarristersclub.com by 2/21!

Bar Memorials
2025-03-07 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York)
SAVE THE DATE:

Bar Memorials

Those being remembered:

Hon. Robert Young (January 25, 2024)

Judith Dexter, (April 30, 2024)

Spyro Gellos (June 24, 2024)

Hon. Maxwell Davison (July 10, 2024)

Karolyn Blume (July 15, 2024)

James McConnell (August 17, 2024)

James Wishchuk (December 12, 2024)

Friday March 7th

9:00 AM

Lehigh County Courthouse

Court Room 2A

BINGO!
2025-03-20 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
BINGO Night to benefit the Lehigh County Lawyer’s Charitable Trust

Brought to you by

The BALC Community Service Committee

The Barristers Club

1114 W. Walnut Street Allentown, PA 18102

BINGO Player Cost:

$25 for Advanced Admission or $30 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 x10

kmesch@thebarristersclub.com

2025 Bar Admissions Ceremony & Reception
2025-04-25 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
The 2025 Bar Admissions Ceremony will be held on April 25, 2025 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, sample petition, sample proposed order, and an application form. The application form only must be completed and returned to the Court Administrator’s Office by April 18, 2025. If you prefer to file the application electronically, please send your completed application to kerryturtzo@lehighcounty.org. Please do not submit the petition and proposed order to Court Administration or to the judges prior to the ceremony. Instead, please bring your petition and proposed order with you to the Bar Admissions Ceremony.

Family and friends are welcome to attend. Immediately following the ceremony, a reception will be held at the Barristers Club located at 1114 Walnut Street, Allentown.

RSVP for Reception at The Barristers Club is required by April 18th, 2025

kmesch@thebarristersclub.com

Night at Coca-Cola Park with The Iron Pigs:
2025-06-17 18:45 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
Night at Coca-Cola Park with The Iron Pigs:

Tuesday June 17th at 6:45 PM (Game Time)

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 Association and invited guests.

Complimentary Food, Beer, Wine and Soda.

$58 for Members and $65 for Non-Members (Please limit total ticket request to 6 per party)

Member pricing is limited to BALC Members, Spouse/Significant Other, Kids & Grandkids!

Children 2 and under, FREE & DO NOT need a ticket.

Event is Rain or Shine!

Contact Karen at kmesch@lehighbar.org to reserve your tickets. Remember, max 6 tickets per member.

*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. No refunds! *
