Uniting the Bench and the Bar Since 1892

Upcoming Events

For more than a century, The Lawyers’ Club of Philadelphia has convened members of the bench and bar through a small
number of carefully curated gatherings each year. These events honor the judiciary and provide an enduring forum for
professional fellowship and connection.

Events are open to members and invited guests, and are hosted at distinguished venues throughout the Philadelphia region.

Fall 2026

  • The Federal Court Reception
    United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

    Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2026

    Place: The James R. Byrne U.S. Courthouse, Hon. Edward D. Becker Lobby
    6th and Market Streets
    Philadelphia, PA 19106
    (Please use the Market Street entrance)

    Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm

    Honoring: Chief Judge Wendy Beetlestone
    U.S. District Court For The Eastern District of Pennsylvania
    and to meet
    The Judges of the U.S. Court of Appeals For The Third Circuit,
    District Court Judges For The Eastern District Of Pennsylvania,
    and the Magistrate and Bankruptcy Judges For The Eastern District of Pennsylvania

    Guests of members: $100 per guest
    *Guests must be members of the Bar

    *Invitations will be emailed 6 weeks before the event.

Fall 2026

  • The 2026 Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas and The Philadelphia Municipal Court Reception

    Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

    Place: Drexel University
    The Thomas R. Kline Institute of Trial Advocacy Center
    1200 Chestnut Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19107

    Time: 4:15pm – 5:15pm  CLE: (One ethics credit; free for all members) Details to follow
    5:30pm – 7:00pm Reception

    Honoring: President Judge Nina N. Wright Padilla
    Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas

    and to meet the judges of

    The Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas and The Philadelphia Municipal Court

    Guests of members: $100 per guest
    *Guests must be members of the Bar

    *Invitations will be emailed 6 weeks prior to the event

2027

  • Appellate Reception

    The Appellate Reception honors members of Pennsylvania’s appellate courts, recognizing their service to the Commonwealth and their role in shaping its jurisprudence. This reception offers a meaningful forum for members of the bench and bar to engage outside the formality of court proceedings, fostering respectful dialogue and professional connection in a relaxed setting.

Join a tradition of professionalism, collegiality, and connection that has endured for more than a century.

Membership Administration
& Contact

Judy Camiel
Administrator, The Lawyers’ Club of Philadelphia
(610) 304-0471