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MCAP Update

LAWYERPALOOZA Returns to the Ardmore Music Hall to Celebrate Montgomery Bar Foundation’s 35th

By Jim Mathias, Director of Marketing, Development and Public Affairs

On Thursday evening, October 27th, 2022, Montgomery Bar Foundation will celebrate its 35 years of support for justice-related causes and mission of “justice for all” with the long-awaited return of its landmark concert event, LAWYERPALOOZA. Hard to believe five years have passed since a half-dozen bands, all featuring local, musically talented lawyers and judges, played to a packed house and ROCKED the Foundation and the storied foundations of 23 E. Lancaster Avenue in Ardmore. Organized in just a few short months back in 2017, the original concert-spectacle garnered considerable attention from local news media and not only raised awareness and funding for justice-related causes, but also exposed the community at large to the virtues, personality, and true grit of Montgomery County’s legal community in the process. And later taking home acclamations from both the National Association of Bar Executives and Pennsylvania Bar Association.

FAST FORWARD TO 2022. With our first successful LAWYERPALOOZA behind us, and enough buzz and pent-up anticipation to fuel the fire, it wasn’t more than 20 minutes into her installation speech at the Annual Business Luncheon that newly incumbent MBA President Sarinia Feinman would let the proverbial cat out of the bag, as she announced the long-awaited encore performance of Lawyerpalooza to roaring ovations. With continued on page 20 >

Upcoming Events

October 27, 2022 LAWYERPALOOZA / Ardmore Music Hall, Ardmore, PA November 3, 2022 Women in the Law Networking Night / Manufacturers Golf and Country Club, Fort Washington, PA December 7, 2022 Family Law Section Holiday Party / MBA Building, Norristown, PA December 12, 2022 Montgomery Bar Foundation Holiday Luncheon / MBA Building, Norristown, PA December 15, 2022 Bar Leaders Holiday Party / MBA Building, Norristown, PA January 12, 2023 – Annual Business Luncheon / Bluestone Country Club, Blue Bell, PA April 18, 2023 – Delaware Valley Legal Expo / Presidential Caterers, East Norriton, PA *The events and dates above are subject to change and this is not a comprehensive list. Please visit the Events page on www. montgomerybar.org for an up-to-date list of current events.

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Continued from page 18 a few vocal acts eager to return, along with the organizational wizardry of past MBA President Mark Schultz, and the willing return of our honorable host, Judge Gary Silow, the event came together rather organically and without a lot of fuss. The 2022 event will again feature an all-star lineup of local lawyers and judges, along with accompanying musicians, and one or two rumored surprise guest appearances. Highlighting some of the welcome additions to this year’s ticket will be a rare solo performance by critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and recording artist Michael Braunfeld. The event will of course be returning to its original venue, The Ardmore Music Hall at 23 E. Lancaster Avenue in Ardmore on Thursday evening, October 27, 2022, and if you haven’t been back to see a show there lately, prepare to be pleasantly surprised by their recent renovations.

Lawyerpalooza 2022 will again offer a rare opportunity for members of the MBA and neighboring communities to witness local attorneys and judges showcasing their talents and personalities in another light. Proceeds from this year’s concert will go toward the mission of the Montgomery Bar Foundation in supporting causes that provide access to justice in Montgomery County. All tickets being sold for this year’s event will be general admission, and they’re available for purchase free of service fees and ticketing charges for a limited time on the Montgomery Bar Association’s website (MontgomeryBar.org) for just $25 each. Event sponsors and Montgomery Bar Foundation Fellows are entitled to some special added benefits as well, like early admission, a pre-event reception, and access to preferred seating credentials for some.

Please encourage your partners, firms, co-workers, clients and vendors to be part of this unique and exciting event which offers an evening of fun and entertainment while directly supporting the mission of the Montgomery Bar Foundation. We look forward to seeing you there.