Annual Holiday Cocktail Party

ABOUT PTLA
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  - About PTLA
  - For 67 years, PTLA has consistently protected and defended the American legal system through the efforts of individual lawyers who are pledged to preserving the Constitution by protecting an individual’s right of access to the courts.
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MEMBERSHIP
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  - Membership
  - Membership in PTLA includes a multitude of benefits, ranging from litigation support, trial exhibits and anatomical model rentals, access to our listservers, a yearly subscription to our newsletter, the Verdict, and more! Join or renew your PTLA membership today for complete access to our services.
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CLE/EVENTS
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  - Founded in 1950, PTLA’s roots began with monthly meetings. These meetings were attended by trial lawyers whose clients included people injured through the negligent conduct of others. The emphasis was on education. PTLA continues this tradition by hosting monthly Luncheon Lectures featuring prominent trial lawyers who share their knowledge of the law as it directly relates to the plaintiffs’ practices. Approved by the PA Continuing Legal Education Board for credit, these program will help fulfill your annual continuing requirements. PTLA also holds yearly events to encourage networking and foster strong morale among members. Our Annual Meeting, Justice Michael A. Musmanno Award Dinner, Holiday Cocktail Party, and Golf Outing are just a few of the events hosted yearly.
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NEWS
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  - The place for all important PTLA news and updates! In this section you will find President’s E-News, vital updates from Philadelphia CCP, issues of the Verdict, and other association news.
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CBT PAC
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  - The Committee For a Better Tomorrow (CBT), established by PTLA in 1988, is a registered bipartisan political action committee. The Committee supports candidates in statewide elections who believe in the civil justice system, trial by jury, and tort recovery. Contribute today and support our Legislative Advocacy Program!
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ADVOCACY
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  - Community Outreach
  - PTLA maintains an active role in protecting the rights of all Philadelphians and citizens of Pennsylvania. Through our partnership with Community Legal Services (CLS), Philadelphia Volunteers for the Indigent (PhillyVIP), and St. Christopher's Hospital our members not only make financial contributions to these organizations but are stalwart volunteers taking cases and standing up in court for those who need our help the most.
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Annual Holiday Cocktail Party

PTLA’s Holiday Cocktail Party is an annual event that welcomes members of PTLA, the Pennsylvania Defense Institute (PDI), Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel (PADC), and Association Sponsors. This year, the event was held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Members of the organizations as well as invited guests enjoyed an evening of gathering, reflecting, and celebrating with peers at The Lucy in a Center City Philadelphia.


PTLA President Jason Daria and PADC President Tom Hinchey


Josh Van Naarden, J.B. Dilsheimer, John Pinto, and Kevin O'Brien	Terry Sachs, Dan Siegel, and Christa Frank High


Shanin Specter, Hon. Susan Schulman, and Hon. Daniel Anders


William Bodycot, Samantha Spinelli, and Laura Laughlin	Andra Laidacker, Nadeem Bezar, and Mari Berger