Dilworth Receives 2023 Champion of the Bar Award

Dilworth Paxson was honored with the 2023 Champion of the Bar Award from the Philadelphia Bar Association. The firm was recognized at the Association’s annual member appreciation event, held November 14th at the City Winery in Philadelphia.

We appreciate the longstanding support and commitment from Dilworth Paxson, which has had 100% membership for decades,” said Harvey Hurdle, executive director of the Philadelphia Bar Association. “Individual members from Dilworth have made valuable contributions to our Association as Section and Committee leaders, CLE speakers, and as individuals who seek always to uplift and help their fellow legal professionals.

Created in 2020, the Champion of the Bar Award is given annually to a law firm, law department, legal services organization, or law school in Philadelphia that has fully supported the Association through 100% membership, leadership roles, member engagement, and contributions to the community through public service.

“We take our role in the Philadelphia legal community very seriously, and a big part of what we do is to remain active and engaged in the Philadelphia Bar Association at various levels and in various ways.” said Dilworth Chairman Larry McMichael. “The firm is very gratified that we have been chosen for this award this year and we look forward to continuing our service to the community and the Philadelphia Bar.”

“Philadelphia’s legal community thrives due to the dedication of volunteers like our Bar Stars and firms like Dilworth Paxson,” Hurdle said. “They tirelessly advance our mission of equal access to justice for all, embodying the true spirit of service and solidarity in the legal profession.”