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| Upcoming Events |  | September 2020 - September 2021
Membership Application and Membership Renewal |
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| The Justinian Society and Foundation Statement on Current Events
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| 04-19-2021
April Virtual Board Meeting | | 05-17-2021
May Virtual Board Meeting |
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April 2021 Justinian Member of the Month
This month, the Justinian Society proudly spotlights the accomplishments of Judge Louis J. Presenza (Ret.), President Judge Emeritus, Philadelphia Municipal Court.
Following his commitment to the greater good of all communities, he was a member of the Pennsylvania Statewide Adult Drug Court Advisory Committee, the Pennsylvania Statewide Mental Health Initiatives Task Force, the City of Philadelphia's Criminal Justice Coordinating Commission and the Mayor's Task Force on Homeless Services. He also served as a faculty member for the National Drug Court Institute and is past Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP). He was a founding member of the Pennsylvania Association of Drug Court Professionals and served consecutive two-year terms as its inaugural President. More...
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March 2021 Justinian Member of the Month
This month, the Justinian Society proudly spotlights the accomplishments of
Judge Matthew D. Carrafiello during his career as Judge, Court of Common Pleas, First Judicial District, Orphans' Court, Administrative Judge, Orphans' Court Division, Member, Administrative Governing Board, First Judicial District of PA, Undersheriff, City of Philadelphia, Merit Selection Appointee; Administrator of Office, Adjudicator of Legal Decisions/Determinations; Chief Sworn Officer and his Trial Practice. He is most revered for his fondest activity which is mentoring students. During his early years to-date, he created and also actively participated in the Young Lawyers and Mentoring Committees activities of The Justinain Society and the Court. More...
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February 2021 Justinian Member of the Month
This month the Justinian Society of Philadelphia proudly spotlights The Honorable Annette M. Rizzo (Ret.) who in these extraordinary times, has been called upon by City officials to assist in the development of an Eviction Prevention Diversion Program, modeled after the Mortgage Foreclosure Diversion Program. It was launched last summer to address the overwhelming adverse impact COVID has had on vulnerable housing for citizens in Philadelphia. With a team from the City, Housing Counselors, members of the Public Interest Law sector and Landlord bar, and Good Shepherd Meditation it has been in operation offering relief citywide. More...
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January 2021 Justinian Member of the Month
This month the Justinian Society of Philadelphia proudly spotlights The Honorable Emil Giordano (Ret.) who has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Center for Guardianship Certification, which was created to enhance the quality of guardianship services by developing and administering a comprehensive national guardian certification program. More...
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December 2020 Justinian Member of the Month
This month, the Justinian Society of Philadelphia proudly recognizes the pro bono efforts of board member, Nate Andrisani, who recently secured the release of his client, Andrew Swainson, who spent more than 30 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. More...
You can read more about Nate’s victory by clicking here.
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November 2020 Justinian Co-Members of the Month
This Month, the Justinian Society proudly celebrates and spotlights the accomplishments of two board members, Denise Mandi and Brittany Stepp, for their recent elections to the Board of Governors and YLD Executive Board of the Philadelphia Bar Association, respectively. Please join us in congratulating Denise and Brittany. More...
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| Justinian Society News | | 09-23-2020
The Justinian Society's tribute in memory of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
The Justinian Society of Philadelphia celebrates the life and mourns the passing of one of our nation's most brilliant and deeply cherished jurists, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. More... | | 06-29-2020
Virtual Annual Meeting, Election & Scholarship Announcement
More... | | 06-10-2020
News from The Justinian Foundation – 2020 Scholarship Recipient
More... | | 06-05-2019
Annual Meeting, Election & Scholarship Reception
More... | | 06-18-2018
Annual Meeting, Election & Scholarship Reception
More... | | 06-12-2017
Annual Meeting, Election & Scholarship Reception
More... | | 06-09-2016
The Justinian Society and Foundation Host 80th Anniversary, Honor the Chairman of Philadelphia Energy Solutions and Present Law School Scholarships
The Justinian Society and Foundation hosted their 80th Anniversary on June 6, 2016, honoring Philip Rinaldi, Chief Executive Officer & Chairman of the Board, Philadelphia Energy Solutions LLC. The Foundation also presented three scholarships to outstanding law student. More... | | 06-09-2016
The Justinian Society Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The Justinian Society Annual Meeting and Election was held on June 6, 2016 at Top of the Tower in Philadelphia. More... | | 07-01-2015
The Justinian Foundation Awards Three Scholarships to Law Students
The Justinian Foundation, which provides scholarships to Italian-American students enrolled in Philadelphia-area law schools, recently presented scholarships totaling $4,500 to three area students. More... | | 01-22-2013
The Justinian Society and Foundation Announce the Richard F. Furia, Esquire Scholarship Open to Second Year Law School Students
More... | | 01-18-2012
Justinian Society Event Photos
To see all of the photos from our most recent events, see our Flickr account.
To see photos from the 2019 Justinian Christmas Party, click here.
To see photos from the 2019 Beccaria Award, click here.
To see photos from the Luncheon Honoring PA Superior Court President Judge Jack Panella, click here.
To see photos from the 2019 Annual Meeting, Election & Scholarship Reception and Luncheon, click here.
To see photos from the Luncheon Honoring The Honorable Idee Fox, click here.
To see photos from the Luncheon Honoring 2019 Phila Bar Chancellor Shelli M. Fedullo, click here.
To see photos from the 2018 Justinian Christmas Party, click here.
To see photos from the 2018 Beccaria Award Ceremony, click here.
To see photos from the 2018 Annual Meeting, Election & Scholarship Reception, click here.
To see photos from the Justinian Luncheon Honoring Carl A. Solano, click here. |
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About Us
Mission:
The Justinian Society is an
educational, non-profit organization
of lawyers whose ancestry is
Italian. It is engaged in activities
directed toward achieving its
purposes which are:
- To foster a spirit of good
fellowship and mutual cooperation
among its members;
- To maintain the honor and
dignity required of the legal
profession;
- To maintain a high standard
of ethical conduct among its
members and with other members
of the bar;
- To promote and encourage
the more profound study of
the law, the due administration
of justice and reform in the
law;
- To coordinate their efforts
in the discharge of their
civil and professional responsibilities
to the community.
In addition to being concerned
with maintaining the highest
standards of the legal profession,
the Society seeks to support
highly qualified Justinians
for public office, including
the judiciary.
History:
The Justinian Society was founded in 1935 by forty-seven attorneys of Italian ancestry in Philadelphia. The Founders were Filindo B. Masino, Esq., Vincent G. Panati, Esq., Vincent C. Veldorale, Esq., Joseph Alesandroni, Esq., and Michael Marchesano, Esq. The first Board of Directors was Joseph F. M. Baldi, Esq., C. James Todaro, Esq., Americus G. Rosa, Esq., and Henry W. Deluca, Esq.
Today, the Justinian Society is engaged in activities directed toward fostering a spirit of good fellowship, maintaining honor and dignity of the legal profession, performing civic duties, administering justice, and promoting the study of law. The Society has implemented several committees to better serve Italian-American jurists, barristers, and the community at large. These committees include, the Anti-Defamation Committee, Long-Range Planning Committee, Public Offices Committee, Membership Committee, Scholarship Committee, History Committee and Continuing Legal Education Committee.
The Anti-Defamation Committee serves to eradicate prejudice that may exist against Italian-Americans in the legal profession. This Committee is concerned with displays of negative imaging and stereotyping of Italian-Americans and promotes a positive image of members of the Society as well as responds to attacks which portray our members and the Italian-American legal community in an unfavorable light because of our ethnicity.
Each year, the Justinian Society awards two scholarships for law related
studies. The Jules Fioravanti Scholarship is awarded annually to a
graduate of LaSalle University who is planning to attend law school.
This scholarship was named after a former chancellor and beloved member,
now deceased, of our Society. The second scholarship is open to law
students within our region.
The Society is actively involved in the Philadelphia Bar Association and contributes to the Philadelphia Bar Foundation and VIP on an annual basis. In addition, The Society promotes the election of its qualified members on the board of governors as well as other major positions within the Philadelphia Bar Association.
The Society also holds quarterly luncheons honoring members of the bench and bar as well as members of our community, and annual golf outing, the joint sponsorship with the Criminal Justice Section of the Bar Association of the Cesare Beccaria Award, and the Christmas Party which is the best attended event of the year. |
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