Resources & Program Recordings

Click below to view or download our 2025 Judicial Independence Benefit E-Tribute. Thank you to all who contributed!

PMC's tenth annual Judicial Independence Benefit was held on November 17, 2025 using a hybrid format at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia.

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The event's keynote speaker was Mara Liasson. Mara Liasson is the senior national political correspondent for

Pennsylvania is one of only a handful of states still electing all of its judges in partisan political elections. In 2025, Pennsylvania voters will choose candidates for key judicial positions, including seats on the state’s appellate courts. Notably, there will be a vacancy on the Commonwealth &

PMC, the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, and Committee of Seventy held a virtual forum on September 30, 2025 for all candidates for the Superior and Commonwealth Courts. 

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Our One-Day Law School for Journalists™ is an intensive program designed to support journalists and others in the media who face the challenge of reporting on the court system without a law degree.

Session 1: Preliminary Injunctions 101

Panelists: Prof. David Sonenshein, Sozi Tulante, Esq. (Dechert

PMC held a forum on September 8, 2025 for all three Supreme Court judicial retention candidates. The event was moderated by Cherri Gregg and held at Central High School in Philadelphia. 

Click here to watch PCN's broadcast of the event.

When taken to court, criminal matters involve very high stakes for anyone involved. Therefore, developing knowledge of the criminal process beyond TV dramas and movies is vital for an individual’s ability to advocate for themselves and for others in their community. This presentation will provide a

This program will discuss what legal papers you should have in your possession in case an unexpected event, such as illness, accident, or death, occurs. These documents will help others take care of you properly if you are incapacitated and unable to communicate your wishes.

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Dealing with a relative's estate and will after death can be challenging. In this presentation, we'll discuss the process and the many documents required for effective estate administration.

Note: due to a technical issue, the first few minutes of sound were not recorded. The affected slides are

Pennsylvania is one of the few states that still elects all of its judges through partisan elections. In 2025, voters will choose candidates for key judicial positions, including seats on the state’s appellate courts. These elections play a vital role in shaping the direction of state law and the