Erie County Bar Foundation

The Erie County Bar Foundation was formed in 1957 by a small group of concerned lawyers who wanted to help a friend in need. Over the decades, hundreds of attorneys in Erie County have benefited from the timely assistance of the Foundation, the only bar foundation in the United States dedicated to helping members of the profession in times of crisis.

In 1980, its purpose was redefined and its primary objectives were identified as:

Assisting members of the legal profession and their families in Erie County
Improving the administration of justice
Cultivating knowledge and understanding of the law, and
Promoting the study of law, the science of jurisprudence, and legal research.

The Foundation provides confidential assistance to attorneys who are troubled by emotional illness, financial hardship, alcohol and drug dependencies, and similar difficulties. In addition, attorneys who do not require financial assistance from the Foundation may have access to the services of the attorney resource counselor on a fee basis.

Hear from the Foundation President

Our Foundation President, Pamela Thibodeau, publishes a message to the membership and supporters of the Foundation in the Bulletin. We provide those letters here on the Foundation page for later reading. We encourage you to read and share with your colleagues!

Help is Available. Don’t Be Afraid to Ask.

February 27, 2020