Montgomery Bar Association

10/19/2026

Back by popular demand, this one (1) hour CLE will cover ethical issues in private practice pertaining business planning (i.e., setting rates, fee billing agreements), marketing (the dos and don’ts of marketing), accounting, technology, and other topical ethical considerations in private practice. The CLE will provide benefits of the PBA and MBA for private practitioners, and panelist will provide their “tips and tricks” for an ethical private practice. This program is FREE for NEW MBA Members and just $35 for all other members, and includes a FREE networking happy hour! Register here: https://bit.ly/4sfnqD9

10/16/2026

Yesterday we honored another MBA Family Law Section Member for their service as Chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Family Law Section. Congratulations Jerry Shoemaker on joining this growing group of distinguished attorneys and judges in Montgomery County, PA.

10/15/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out last night for another terrific Women in the Law Networking Night. Special thanks to Glen and her team at WSFS Private Banking and Bryn Mawr Trust (a WSFS company) for sponsoring again this year. View pics here:

Wednesday, October 14 | Flourtown Country Club

10/02/2026

It's been a busy few weeks for the MBA! From well over 100 Constitution Week Read Alouds to students in grades 1–5, our latest of dozens of civics presentations on local college campuses, and our Constitution Day Ceremony with the Daughters of the American Revolution, to a successful Bench Bar Conference in the Pocono Mountains and yesterday’s beautiful Ecumenical Service at Valley Forge National Historical Park, our bar association and members have been active to say the least.

Amid all this activity, we wanted to pause and reflect on a very special evening for both our bar association and bar foundation.

On Friday, September 18th, the Montgomery Child Advocacy Project (MCAP) hosted its annual gala, "An Evening of Impact," at the John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove. The Montgomery Bar Association and the Montgomery Bar Foundation were deeply humbled to be jointly honored during this event.

Above all, this recognition belongs to our hundreds of dedicated member attorneys who have volunteered thousands of pro bono hours to stand up for abused and neglected children in dependency proceedings since MCAP was founded in 2004. We could not be prouder of our members' tireless commitment to protecting young lives across Montgomery County -- and of those of you who have helped give wings to causes like MCAP by supporting our Foundation.

And of course, thank you, MCAP, for all that you do -- and for this tremendous honor!

10/01/2026

https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD6vp9 Today we rekindled a time-honored tradition, co-hosting a meaningful morning of reflection, history, and fellowship with the 38th Judicial District Court of Common Pleas and Magisterial District Courts in Montgomery County. Fittingly with our nation’s 250th, we did so at Valley Forge National Historic Park’s George Washington Memorial Chapel.

Our 2026 Ecumenical Service brought our legal community together to invoke blessings upon our courts and affirm our shared commitment to justice. We kicked off the morning with a fascinating CLE presented by the MBA Historical Committee on legal practitioners during the Valley Forge encampment, followed by the blessing ceremony in the historic chapel.

Today’s ceremony featured guest speaker Federal Judge Mark A. Kearney of the U.S. District Court’s Eastern District of Pennsylvania; a brief presentation on the history of the chapel and grounds by Patricia Nogar, Executive Director of Washington Memorial Heritage; a special reading by Montgomery County President Judge Carolyn T. Carluccio; and opening remarks from MBA President Colin J. O’Boyle. The morning concluded with a lovely lunch in Patriots Hall, where the CLE had taken place earlier.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special MBA tradition!

Explore this photo album by Montgomery Bar Association on Flickr!

10/01/2026

https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD6vp9 Today we rekindled a time-honored tradition by co-hosting a meaningful morning of reflection, history, and fellowship along with the 38th Judicial District Court of Common Pleas and Magisterial District Courts in Montgomery County. Fittingly in step with our nation’s 250th, we did so at Valley Forge National Historic Park’s George Washington Memorial Chapel.

Our 2026 Ecumenical Service brought our legal community together to invoke blessings upon our courts and affirm our shared commitment to justice. We kicked off the morning with a fascinating CLE presented by the MBA Historical Committee on legal practitioners during the Valley Forge encampment, followed by the blessing ceremony in the historic chapel.

Today’s ceremony featured guest speaker Federal Judge Mark A. Kearney of the U.S. District Court’s Eastern District of Pennsylvania; a brief presentation on the history of the chapel and grounds by Patricia Nogar, Executive Director of Washington Memorial Heritage; a special reading by Montgomery County President Judge Carolyn T. Carluccio; and opening remarks from MBA President Colin J. O’Boyle. The morning concluded with a lovely lunch in Patriots Hall, where the CLE had taken place earlier.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special MBA tradition!

09/29/2026

Protect your practice by registering now and joining us on Thursday, October 8 for a must see CLE featuring past MBA President and James P. Fox Trial Lawyer of the Year, Paul Troy, Esq. ⚖️ https://www.montgomerybar.org/?pg=events&evAction=showDetail&eid=351141&evSubAction=listAll

This in-person CLE luncheon program will provide a comprehensive overview of common legal liability traps and practical steps to mitigate malpractice claims. Attendees can earn 1 hour of Ethics CLE credit and may even qualify for up to a 7.5% discount* on their malpractice insurance!

This program is presented in partnership with the Pennsylvania Bar Association Insurance Program, advised and administered by our premier MBA Affinity Partner and Weekend Presenting Sponsor USI Affinity. Register NOW at montgomerybar.org or scan the QR code on the event graphic.

09/28/2026

HUGE thanks to everyone who came out for a truly epic and for making this year's annual weekend conference so very special. Still more to come but for downloads, pics, and video clips, be sure to visit our Flickr album at

06/30/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out and supported last week's Montgomery Bar Foundation Legal Aid Golf Classic:

Monday, June 22, 2026 | Green Valley Country Club | Lafayette Hill, PA | Presenting Sponsors: Wisler Pearlstine, LLP & Elliott Greenleaf

06/30/2026

FREE WEBINAR TODAY at NOON!

🎓 Free Lunch & Learn for Montgomery Bar Association Members

AI is changing the way lawyers work — but you don't need to be a tech expert to benefit from it.

We're partnering with the Montgomery Bar Association to bring you AI Prompting for Lawyers: Hands-on Lunch & Learn — a free, practical workshop built for lawyers at every level of tech comfort.

📅 Tuesday, June 30 | 12:00 PM EST
Register here: https://bryter.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LClj8oTlTFK81jRdXOLa7w #/registration

Join us to learn how to write prompts that actually work for legal research, document review, and client communications — with live, step-by-step guidance from AI experts at BRYTER.

What you'll walk away with:

✅ A clear understanding of how AI fits into legal practice
✅ Proven prompting techniques for legal research and drafting
✅ Skills to refine AI outputs and improve accuracy
✅ A practical framework for integrating AI into your daily workflow

No tech background needed — just bring your curiosity.

Speaker: Max Paterson — Adjunct Professor, Cornell Law School & Managing Director US, BRYTER

Montgomery Bar members get 15% off a BEAMON AI license with code MBA15 — or try it free before the webinar at beamon.ai