Bar Association of Lehigh County

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
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
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
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
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
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
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! *

2025 BALC Bench Bar Conference
2025-09-12 18:00 - 2025-09-14 12:00
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 back to the Lehigh Valley.

2025 Bench Bar Conference

September 12-14th

The Hotel Hershey, one of the finest Historic Hotels of America, is a must-visit destination in Chocolate Town® U.S.A

Book Your Rooms NOW!

https://www.thehotelhershey.com/qr/RYD450J0AJ

Or call Hershey Lodge Reservation office at 855-729-3108, and ask for the room block for the 2025 Bench Bar Conference, September 11 – 14, 2025. We have the block setup from 9/11-9/14. You do have the opportunity to book rooms prior or after event for the block rate as long as certain room percentages are available at the hotel. I suggest booking early especially if you are extending your stay. Group rate is $299 plus and taxes and fees. If you are trying to extend your stay, use the call in option. I also strongly recommend booking any spa services way ahead of time.

More conference details to be announced later!

YLD Happy Hour at Retriever Brewing Company
2025-09-18 17:00 - 19:00
Young Lawyer’s Division Happy Hour

When: September 18th

Time: 5-7pm

Where: Retriever Brewing Company

2844 Township Line Road

Orefield, PA 18069

Pizza & Trivia Night!

Follow Us on Instagram: BALC_YLD

Annual Picnic & Golf Outing
2025-09-29 10:00 - 18:30
Golf Registration Opens at 10AM

The Club’s Gourmet Sandwiches with sides 11AM-1PM Members: $25 Guests: $30

Cookout Style Buffet Dinner & Open Bar on Beer & Wine: 4:30 PM

Members: $67 Guests: $70

(Spouses & Significant others receive Membership Price!)

Golf Package:

Lunch, Golf, & Dinner

Members: $155 Guests: $160

*Shotgun Start at 12PM*

Email your request to: kmesch@lehighbar.org or call 610-433-6204 X 10.

RSVP for Lunch, Dinner or Golf by: 5pm 9/19- No exception!

*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.)

Fall Membership Event!
2025-10-23 17:30 - 19:30
BALC Fall Membership Event!

“Music Trivia BINGO & BBQ” Dinner

Thursday, October 23rd, 2025

5:30PM

At 5:30pm enjoy Dinner, Good Music & Cash Bar!

6:30pm Matt from “BIG PRODUCTIONS” will start Music Trivia BINGO!

Great Prizes & Fun for All!!!

$47 to attend

RVSP required by Friday, October 9th by NOON!

kmesch@lehighbar.org

Northampton & Lehigh Counties Bar Associations 2025 Fall CLE Conference
2025-10-24 08:00 - 15:45
Event Schedule and Registration

Barristers' Inn
2025-11-19 17:30 - 19:00
Contact Nancy at 610-433-6204 X 16 for more information

2026 Annual Dinner
2026-01-22 17:30 - 19:30
Thursday January 22, 2026

This event will mark the traditional

“Changing of the Guard”

The incoming President will be Jenna Fliszar &

the outgoing President will be Sarah Hart Charette

Program Highlights

50 Year Membership Recognition

Dennis Alexander, Matthew Sorrentino, C Steven Miller &

Jeffrey Gilbert

Presidential Legal Eagle Award

Pass the Gavel Ceremony

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 1/12/26 5PM!

No RSVPs accepted after 1/12! No refunds for RSVPs cancelled after 1/12! *
