On September 1, 2022, the Governor, Lt. Governor and Board of Pardons announced a special 30-day-only program for people whose ONLY crime EVER was the possession of small amounts of marijuana – no other convictions ever in any state or the federal laws. The ONLY crimes covered are: Possession of Marijuana (Title 35 Section 780-113 Subsection...Read More

We are extremely disappointed in the Supreme Court decision to rescind constitutional protections for a woman’s right to choose. Today is a devastating step backwards for women’s rights to make their own personal healthcare decisions! Pregnancy is a vulnerable time. An unplanned pregnancy can be particularly devastating when coupled with a lack of financial or...Read More

Join WLD for our Annual Jazz In JuneAwards Ceremony and Cocktail Reception! During the event we will present the Doris May Harris Image Award, Renaissance Man Award, and recognize the 2022 scholarship recipients.Read More

Chapter 7 bankruptcy can be a powerful tool in fighting poverty. On Saturday May 21, 2022 WLD will be doing our part to educate the public and assist them with completing the bankruptcy process. We need your help! Training will occur on May 17, 2022. To learn more, email us at nbawld@gmail.com. Support us and...Read More

Take Care of Yourself, Sis! Exploring mental health issues facing Black professional Women. Please join us for what promises to be a very lively panel discussion.Read More

The Board of Directors of the National Bar Association recommends the White House consider Judge J. Michelle Childs and Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as candidates to fill the vacant United States Supreme Court Justice seat made available by Justice Stephen Breyer’s recent retirement.  Judges are role models to other lawyers, and the community members that appear before...Read More

The Philadelphia Chapter of the National Bar Association, Women Lawyers Division (WLD) joins in solidarity to lift the life and legacy of Carol “Lani” Guinier who died on January 7, 2022. Lani Guinier was born on April 19, 1950, in New York. She earned her B.A. from Radcliffe College in 1971 and her J.D. from...Read More

Create your own lane, Sis! Exploring Niche and Nontraditional Legal Careers Please join us for what promises to be a very lively panel discussion.Read More

How to Protect the Right to Vote?  How to make this a law? You need to do 4 things: Have the information!Do something about itACT ON IT!ACT ON IT! Call the United State Senate at 1-202-224-3121 Monday, November 15, 2021 – Friday, November 19, 2021 Ask your senators to vote in favor of this important...Read More