Resources & Program Recordings

Click below to view or download our 2024 Judicial Independence Benefit E-Tribute. Thank you to all who contributed!

In this presentation, we will navigate the process of expungement and clearing your record after a criminal incident, including a review of the documents required for completion and where to go to file documents.  

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Presenter: Pamela Gwaltney, Esq. 

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This is a recap of PMC's 2023-2024 civics program, during which students, judges, and lawyers shared their experiences. This year, our program inspired over 250 students. It was made possible through our partnership with 15 schools and 28 lawyers and judges. PMC facilitated 53 classes in total!

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As a result of a project developed by two Temple Law Students in collaboration with PMC, from August through December 2023, law students from Temple Law observed more than 50 Early Bail Review (“EBR”) hearings in Philadelphia Municipal Court.

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Randy Goldson, Winner of PMC's 2024 Law Student Writing Competition

One afternoon my Contracts professor had a memorable Socrates-like moment. For about ten minutes, he probed the class into why judicial decisions have power. The class floated several responses to see which one matched the answer the

In this session, our panelists discuss the laws surrounding judicial ethics and the role of journalist and reporter coverage in judicial accountability. This was our fourth and final of four presentations.

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Panelists: 

Justin Elliott: Reporter at ProPublica 

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In this session our panel of attorneys, judges, and journalists detail their experiences in working on high-profile cases. This was the third of four presentations during PMC's One-Day Law School for Journalists.

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Panelists: 

  • Cherri Gregg (Moderator), Host and Anchor for

In this session, our panel discusses how journalists can access files under seal and how they are filed, including the automated process of sealing criminal record history, as well as processes for disclosure and transparency. This was our second of four presentations.

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In this session, our panelists introduce election coverage, including an overview of election law, journalists' access and rights, and how to handle high-pressure situations when reporting. This was the first of four presentations. 

Click here to watch a recording of the workshop. 

Panelists:

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In this presentation, we will navigate the process of expungement and clearing your record after a criminal incident, including a review of the documents required for completion and where to go to file documents.  

Click here to watch a recording of the workshop. 

Presenter: Pamela Gwaltney, Esq. 

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