Bar Association of Lehigh County

YAT & YLD Pub Crawl in Downtown Allentown
2016-10-27 05:00 - 22:00 UTC
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

Barristers' Inn- Rescheduled Date
2017-04-10 17:30 - 20:00 | Bar Association, 1114 West Walnut Street, Allentown, 18102
This program was originally scheduled for 3-15-17 but postponed to April 10th due to poor weather conditions.
This is what Team I has in store for your CLE accredited presentation.

Team I, which now includes both Judge Johnson and retired Judge Wallitsch, will present a fictional trial in Saudi Arabia involving an American exchange student accused of murder and theft. The presentation will cover the entire case, from the initial arrest to the ultimate determination at trial. The goal will be to demonstrate the similarities and differences between the rights and remedies in such cases between the United States and Muslim Countries. Along the way, Team I believes they will bust a number of myths that exist in the United States regarding Shari’a law.

Law Day Luncheon 2017
2017-05-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Bar Association of Lehigh County, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
The 14th Amendment

BALC Members and Guests are invited to attend this annual event at The Bar Association of Lehigh County. Please join your fellow colleagues for this luncheon as we discuss The 14th Amendment

The 14th Amendment: Transforming American Democracy
The 2017 theme provides the opportunity to explore the many ways that the Fourteenth Amendment has reshaped American law and society. Through its Citizenship, Due Process and Equal Protection clauses, this transformative amendment advanced the rights of all Americans. It also played a pivotal role in extending the reach of the Bill of Rights to the states. Ratified during Reconstruction a century and a half ago, the Fourteenth Amendment serves as the cornerstone of landmark civil rights legislation, the foundation for numerous federal court decisions protecting fundamental rights, and a source of inspiration for all those who advocate for equal justice under law.
Click here to learn more about the 14th Amendment through the Library of Congress.

$22 Per Person (Open Seating) $176 Per Table of 8 (Reserved)
$220 Per Table of 10 (Reserved, Only 4 Available)
Reserve your seat online
*Online Registration not available for reserved tables. Please call in. RSVP to Karen at 610-433-6204 x 12
RSVP deadline: COB April 28th
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.

Thank you to our event sponsor,

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

Spring Event at Coca-Cola Park
2017-05-03 19:05 - 21:00
Make plans now to join the Bar Association on Wednesday, May 3rd for a Night at Coca-Cola Park with The Iron Pigs

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

$25 for Members and $35 for Non-Members (Please limit total ticket request to 6 per party)
Rain or Shine!
Contact Erin at ehudson@lehighbar.org
Reserve Your Tickets Online
Tickets will be available for pickup in the BALC office on May 1 and May 2.

Thank you to our sponsor for making this event possible

YLD Spring Pub Crawl
2017-05-17 17:30
Upcoming Happy Hours:
Wednesday, May 17th in Historic Bethlehem
Join the BALC Young Lawyers Division and the NAIFA Young Advisors Team for a night of crawling in Downtown Bethlehem! Gather your friends and co-workers and come out for a fun night of networking and mingling. $10 cover gets you drink and/or appetizers at each spot. Stop in to see our business sponsor and get your passport stamped at each bar for your chance to win great door prizes at the end of the night. Participating bars include Edge, Bethlehem Brew Works, Twisted Olive, Apollo, and Ripper’s Pub. Space is limited, so register today! Go to https://www.naifalv.org/simpl-e-schedule (scroll down to the calendar, go to May, and click on the event).

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

Cetronia's Great Ambulance Chase- 5K Run, Walk & Dog Walk
2017-05-20 09:00 - 11:00
Location: Cedar Creek Parkway West
Race begins at 9:00AM – Rain or Shine

Benefiting Children’s 911 Education Programs offered by Cetronia Ambulance Corps

www.cetronia.org
Register at www.active.com
(keyword: Cetronia Ambulance)

LVCPO Presents: First 100 Days: How will the New Administration's Policies Affect Business?
2017-05-22 16:30 - 18:00 | Bar Association, 1114 West Walnut Street, Allentown, 18102
“First 100 Days”
Topic: How Will the New Administration’s Policies Affect Business?

Presented by:
Lehigh Valley Consortium of Professional Organizations
Monday, May 22, 2017 4:30 PM
@ The Barristers Club, 1114 W Walnut St. Allentown, PA. 18102

Panel Discussion from Leaders throughout the Region:
Don Cunningham, President & CEO at Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corp.
Dr. Kamran Afshar, the Region’s Preeminent Economist, Kamran Afshar Associates.
Dr. Christopher Borick, Prof of Political Science/ Dir of Polling Institute, Muhlenberg College

Event Registration 4:00 PM
Panel Discussion 4:30 PM
Networking Mixer 5:30 PM
RSVP by: 5/18/17 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
American Planning Association, PA Chapter-Lehigh Valley/Berks Section
Association of Fundraising Professionals, Eastern PA Chapter
Forum For Ethics in the Workplace

Sponsored By:

Paralegal Association Lunch & Learn
2017-05-30 12:00 - 13:00 | The Barristers Club, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
LEHIGH COUNTY PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION

PRESENTS LUNCH AND LEARN

WHAT’S NEW ON WESTLAW
Researching and drafting tools on Westlaw are ever changing and this presentation will provide you with the most recent updates of exciting new features, including:

Seeing legal issue patterns in your document interactions during the research session
Identifying legal issues present through automatic analysis of cases in a folder
Sharing notes
Easier access to stored results in your History
Westlaw’s newest features: Drafting Assistant for both Litigation and Transactional Documents

When: May 30, 2017, 12:00 noon
Where: 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 May 24, 2017:
610-433-6204 x 12 or
kmesch@thebarristersclub.com

*This presentation is pending approval by the Keystone Alliance of Paralegal Associations for 1 substantive Paralegal CLE credit

CLE on Wheels to New York City
2017-06-12 09:00 - 21:00
CLE on Wheels to New York City

911 Memorial/Museum
with One World Observatory option
9:00 AM: Board the Bus at BALC
11:00 AM: Arrival at the 911 Memorial with reserved entry into the Museum
There will be plenty of time to spend at this famous and solemn landmark.
You have the option to visit One World Observatory with timed group entrance at 2:00 PM for an additional cost of $30.00 per person / minimum of 20 required for group admission.
Cost of $85.00 per person includes 1 CLE Ethics Credit en route to New York; Bus transportation; Reserved admission to the 911 Museum; Services of a professional travel guide and driver gratuity.
Cost of $115.00 per person includes 1 CLE Ethics Credit en route to New York; Bus transportation; Reserved admission to 911 Museum; Entrance to One World Observatory; Services of a professional travel guide and driver gratuity
All meals are on your own, your guide will offer you restaurant recommendations. If you have not yet visited One World Observatory it is definitely something to experience. See Forever™ in the bright light of day. Marvel at unparalleled views of Manhattan, Brooklyn, New Jersey and the surrounding waters. There is nothing quite like it, anywhere.
For more details go to: oneworldobservatory.com/information/
Cost of $60.00 per person: Bus Only Option which includes 1 CLE Ethics Credit en route to New York and NO admissions
Please Reserve your seat by June 7th: Call Nancy 610.433.6401 Ext: 16 or E-mail: cle@lehighbar.org

Bring a friend and enjoy the day!

June Happy Hour
2017-06-15 17:30 - 19:00 | 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, June 15th at 5:30pm

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

Annual Picnic at Brookside Country Club
2017-07-10 09:00 - 19:00
The Annual Bar Association Picnic and Golf Outing has been scheduled for Monday, July 10, 2017 at Brookside Country Club

Picnic Details and Brochure

We are bringing back traditions from the past: Softball, Quoits, Swimming, Tennis, Bridge, Golf.

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. 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 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. 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.

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, 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
All Day: Swimming

*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.

Register Online

7th Annual Luncheon in Celebration of Paralegal Week
2017-07-28 12:00 - 13:00 | The Barristers Club, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
LEHIGH COUNTY PARALEGAL ASSOCIATION’S 7TH ANNUAL LUNCHEON
IN CELEBRATION OF PARALEGAL WEEK
View the Invitation

CLE on Wheels to New York Yankees Game
2017-08-02 08:00 - 21:00
Don’t miss this day out to a New York Yankees Game!
Enjoy a stress-free trip into New York City, while receiving 1 Ethics Credit. Then enjoy the game at 1:05 against the Detroit Tigers. Sit in the Jim Beam Suite, complete with Cushioned Seats in Section 317-321. Enjoy the In-seat beverage service. Experience full access to Sony Terrace and Jim Beam Suite. Snack on complimentary popcorn, peanuts and soft drink refills. The suite contains private concession stands, bathrooms and wrap around bar.
Cost: $130 per ticket.
Includes bus, admission to the baseball game and Jim Beam Suite, Complimentary popcorn, peanuts and soft drink refills and 1 Ethics Credit.
Depart Bar Association office at 8AM.
Contact Nancy at 610-433-6204 x 16 for registration and questions.

65th Annual Joint Dinner Meeting: Bar Association of Lehigh County & Lehigh County Medical Society
2017-09-06 18:30 - 20:00
65th Annual Joint Dinner Meeting: Bar Association of Lehigh County & Lehigh County Medical Society
“Future of Healthcare”
Wednesday, September 6th, 2017
6:30pm Hors d’oeuvres & Cash Bar
7:30pm Dinner & Program

William Manning, Associate General Counsel for Capital BlueCross

Shelly Bloom, Director of Legislative Awareness and Training at Emerson Reid, LLC

Members are invited as our guests, your advance reservation is requested no later than
Friday, September 1st, 2017

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

YLD Happy Hour: Young Professionals Wine Tasting & Networking
2017-09-14 17:30 - 20:00
YLD Happy Hour: Young Professionals Wine Tasting & Networking

Thursday, September 14th at 5:30pm

At Boos Rock Winery
10201 Ziegels Church Rd
Breinigsville, PA 18031
Don’t miss this unique networking event, which includes a tasting of Boos Rock’s Wine Menu, a tour of the winery and the opportunity to learn the story of the winery’s beginning. Take a Taco Food Truck will also be onsite selling their famous tacos & hamburgers. Bring a camping-style chair to relax while enjoying food, wine and networking with fellow young professionals. Registration is required and limited to the first 60 people. $10 registration fee includes the wine tasting. All registration fees collected will be donated to The Miracle League of the Lehigh Valley.
Don’t miss out! Reserve your spot today!

LVCPO Presents: Private Session with Congressman Charles Dent
2017-09-19 16:30 - 19:00 | The Barristers Club, 1114 W Walnut Street, Allentown, PA, 18102, United States
“Private Session with Congressman Charles Dent”
Topic: State of Legislative Affairs in Congress
State Representatives Michael Schlossberg and Ryan Mackenzie
Serving as Co-Moderators of the Question and Answer Session
Presented by:
Lehigh Valley Consortium of Professional Organizations
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 4:30 PM
@ The Barristers Club, 1114 W Walnut St. Allentown, PA. 18102
Event Registration 4:00 PM
Panel Discussion 4:30 PM
Networking Mixer 5:30 PM
RSVP by: 9/15/17 to kheilman@rustlawllc.com
The Lehigh Valley Consortium of Professional Organization is an interdisciplinary organization 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 Association
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

Bench Bar Conference
2017-09-22 11:30 - 2017-09-24 15:00
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 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 2017 Bench Bar Conference will be held in Baltimore Inner Harbor, Maryland on September 22-24th, 2017.

This year’s conference will include Baltimore-related CLE’s that you won’t want to miss, and great Social Events to include a cocktail reception, champagne Brunch, a Haunted Pub Crawl, an (optional) Orioles Baseball Game, and various walking tours. For a complete listing of activities and weekend itinerary, see the See the event brochure here.

To register for the conference, please follow the steps below:
1) Reserve your room at the Royal Sonesta Harbor Court
Single and Double Rate $189, Triple Rate $209, Quad Rate $229
(Taxes and Service Charges not yet applied)
Contact the In-House Reservationist, Ms. Sheila Carey, at 1-410-347-9735 and use Group Code 1007LKLKKL

2) Complete the BALC Registration Form along with conference fee. Return completed form and payment to Erin at ehudson@lehighbar.org or via fax at 610-770-9826 or mail into the office.
As an alternative to filling out the form, you can also register by completing the form online HERE.

Any questions regarding registration, please Contact Erin at 610-433-6204 x 19 or Ray at 610-433-6204 x 15.
