Equal Access to Justice

We believe the Justice System works best when it works for everyone.

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Supporting programs that increase the public’s understanding of the law and promote equal access to justice is the mission of the Pennsylvania Bar Foundation

WHO WE ARE

The Pennsylvania Bar Foundation was created in response to the organized bar’s desire to become more involved in public service.

  • We work to improve the public’s understanding of the law and our judicial system.
  • We strive to ensure citizens have full and equal access to justice through our legal system.

2024 IMPACT STATEMENT

“Thank you for your continued support of our critical and impactful programs. While 2024 was a busy year for the Foundation, we look forward to accomplishing even more in 2025!”
~Michael B. Jones, President

View the PA Bar Foundation’s 2024 Impact Statement.

View the PA Bar Foundation’s 2023 Impact Statement.

View the PA Bar Foundation’s 2022 Impact Statement.

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Recognizing Pro Bono Service

Since 1989, the Louis J. Goffman Award has been given to an individual and/or an organization in recognition of outstanding pro bono service. Meet our past recipients

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Loan Repayment Assistance

Helping attorneys employed at IOLTA-funded legal services organizations across the state better manage their undergraduate and law school student loan debt so they can afford to remain in public service.

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Pennsylvania Bar Foundation Fellows
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Pennsylvania Bar Foundation Law Firm Fellows

These people are helping to make a better justice system through their generous contributions. Is your name on the list?

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Member Spotlight

The PBF is both honored and grateful for the leadership of some extraordinary individuals who serve our community.

You Can Make a Difference

Since 1984, the Pennsylvania Bar Foundation has served as a center of philanthropy for Pennsylvania’s legal community. Please join our efforts.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

FOUNDATION IN ACTION

Supporting programs that increase the public’s understanding of the law and promote equal access to justice.

May 8, 2025 – PBA President and Life Fellow, Nancy Conrad and PBF Director and Commonwealth Club Fellow, Wesley R. Payne IV, present the 2025 Louis J. Goffman Award to Jordan L. Morgan in recognition of his support of the PBA Pro Bono Program.

May 9, 2025 -- PBA President, Nancy Conrad, presents Foundation President, Michael Jones, with a President’s Award, in recognition of the work the PA Bar Foundation Board and Staff do to support programs that increase the public’s understanding of the law and promote equal access to justice.

Hall of Gratitude

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You can be an individual member or a law firm member by signing up today.

Member Fellows

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