Bar Association of Lehigh County

2025 BALC Bench Bar Conference
2025-09-12 18:00 - 2025-09-14 12:00 (America/New_York)
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!

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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! *
