2025 Annual Awards & Scholarship Gala

Since 1976, in honor of the significant contribution of Black attorneys dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, justice, equal opportunity and positive change, The Barristers’ Association of Philadelphia, Inc. has held an annual dinner to celebrate up-and-coming law students, practicing attorneys and jurists who embody professionalism, dedication to the profession as well as a commitment to the Black Philadelphia legal community and public communities.

The Barristers’ Association of Philadelphia will honor deserving local law students with Barristers’ Scholarships, and present awards to outstanding legal professionals. The awards presented include: the J. Austin Norris Award, the Cecil B. Moore Award, The Honorable A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr. Award and the JoAnne A. Epps Award. (Awardees TBA)

Host or Publisher The Barristers' Association of Philadelphia, Inc.