Bar Association of Lehigh County

In honor of Memorial Day, the offices of the Bar Association of Lehigh County will be closed on Monday, May 25th. We pause to remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Wishing our community a meaningful and reflective holiday. 🇺🇸

BALC WEBINAR | Thursday, May 28, 2026
“Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Advocate for Equal Rights” | Presented by: John P. Servis, Esq.
1 Substantive CLE Credit

In this seminar, we will look at the life experiences of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to understand her passion for equal rights for women.

Webinar: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Tuition: $35.00
To Register Call Nancy @ 610.433.6401 Ext: 16 (or)
E-mail: [email protected]

For more information and full description, please visit our website: lehighbar.org

May 19 | Women in the Profession

1-4PM | Live CLE Seminar
4-6PM | Women in the Profession Cocktail Reception

For more information and full description, please visit our website: lehighbar.org

BALC LIVE LUNCH SEMINAR AND WEBINAR | Thursday, May 14, 2026
“Understanding the Courtroom of Judge Mark Stanziola:
Preferences, Procedures, and Practical Guidance”

1 Substantive CLE Credit

Presented by: Hon. Mark Stanziola
Distinguished Panel: Hon. Douglas Reichley, Hon. Melissa Pavlack and
Richard Focht, Esq.

Please join us to meet Lehigh County’s newest judge, The Honorable Mark Stanziola, who will offer an inside look at his judicial preferences, expectations, and courtroom procedures. This program is designed to help practitioners appear before Judge Stanziola with confidence, clarity, and an understanding of how to present cases effectively in his courtroom.

Registration and Lunch: 11:45 AM
Seminar: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM
Tuition with Lunch: $4700; Without Lunch: $35.00
Legal Support Staff with Lunch: $35.00
Tuition for Webinar Attendees: $35.00
To Register Call Nancy @ 610.433.6401 Ext: 16 (or)
E-mail: [email protected]

For more information and full description, please visit our website: lehighbar.org

BALC WEBINAR | Thursday, May 7, 2026
“Family Law Case Law: Legislative and Rules Update”
1 Substantive Live CLE Credit
Presented by: Melissa Boyd, Esq., and Briana Gaumer, Esq.

This presentation will highlight significant recent case law, legislative activity, and updates to the Domestic Relations Rules impacting practitioners. The speakers will break down key appellate decisions, review newly enacted and pending legislation affecting family law, and discuss practical implications for attorneys navigating custody, support, and divorce matters in Pennsylvania.
Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of emerging trends, important legal updates, and how these changes may affect their day-to-day practice.

Webinar: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Tuition: $35.00
To Register Call Nancy @ 610.433.6401 Ext: 16 (or)
E-mail: [email protected]

For more information and full description, please visit our website: lehighbar.org

BALC WEBINAR | Tuesday, May 5, 2026

“AI, Reputation, and Risk:What Every Law Firm Should Know about LLM Search”
1 Ethics Live CLE Credit
Presented by: Deb Colitas and Charles Laputka, Esq.

Artificial Intelligence tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and other large language models (LLMs) are rapidly changing how people search for professional services, including legal advice.
This session will explore how AI platforms form opinions about law firms, attorneys, and practice areas, and why some firms appear in AI-generated responses while others remain invisible. Attendees will gain a practical understanding of how online information, authority signals, and structured content influence AI visibility – and what steps firms can take to protect their reputation and remain discoverable in an AI-driven search landscape.
language models (LLMs) increasingly shape how people find information.

Webinar: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Tuition: $35.00
To Register Call Nancy @ 610.433.6401 Ext: 16 (or)
E-mail: [email protected]

For more information and full description, please visit our website: lehighbar.org

May 1st is Law Day — a day to reflect on the vital role the law plays in protecting our rights, our communities, and our way of life. To every attorney, judge, legal professional, and public servant in Lehigh County: thank you for your dedication to justice. Happy Law Day! ⚖️

Video Compliance Camp - Session #2
Apr 29, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Earn up to 4 Substantive & 2 Ethics credits in one day.

All Videos are Approved for Live CLE Credit

The tuition for EACH one-credit program is $35.00.
To register: E-mail: [email protected] or
Call: Nancy @ 610.433.6401 Ext: 16

9:00 AM - “Optimize Your Law Practice and Business Clients for Growth”
1 Substantive Credit

10:10 AM - “Help for the Helper: The Effects of Trauma and Compassion Fatigue on the Lawyer Who Cares”
1 Ethics Credit

11:20 AM - “Collaborative Family Law: What is it about and Should I Add it to My Practice Tool Kit?”
1 Substantive Credit

12:30 PM – “New Developments in Lehigh County Drug Treatment Court, Beginning of Lehigh County Mental Health/Wellness Court, and the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office’s Ma*****na Diversion Program”
1 Substantive Credit

1:40 PM - “AI Tools for Legal Practice: Advanced Applications and Ethical Boundaries”
1 Ethics Credit

2:50 PM - “Human Trafficking in the Lehigh Valley”
1 Substantive Credit

All Video Offerings at either Video Compliance Camp session Count as Live Credits for Pennsylvania.

For more information, please visit our website: lehighbar.org

Happy Earth Day!