Welcome to the James S. Bowman American Inn of Court Website

Named in honor of the first President Judge of the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court, the James S. Bowman American Inns of Court is dedicated to promoting excellence, ethics, and collegiality in the local administrative law practice. Because of this, membership is by invitation only and limited to attorneys practicing administrative law in the Central Pennsylvania area. If you would like more information about the Inn, please contact the Chair of the Membership Committee, Amy Putnam, Esq., at amyputnamlaw@gmail.com.

 

2025-2026 Meeting Schedule

Meetings of the Bowman American Inn of Court for the 2025-2026 Term are currently scheduled on the following dates:

  • September 17, 2025 (Postal Grounds, 1500 Roberts Valley Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17110) (Third Wednesday)
    • Dress for this meeting is casual
    • Orientation for new members only starts at 5:00 p.m.
    • Social time for members begins at 5:30 p.m.
  • October 8, 2025 (Country Club of Harrisburg)
    • Social meeting begins at 5:15 p.m.
    • Regular meeting and CLE begins at 6:00 p.m.
  • November 12, 2025 (Country Club of Harrisburg)
    • Social meeting begins at 5:15 p.m.
    • Regular meeting and CLE begins at 6:00 p.m.
  • December - No Meeting Scheduled
  • January 2026 - Joint Meeting (TBA)
    • Social meeting begins at 5:15 p.m.
    • Regular meeting and CLE begins at 6:00 p.m.
  • February 11, 2026 (Country Club of Harrisburg)
    • Social meeting begins at 5:15 p.m.
    • Regular meeting and CLE begins at 6:00 p.m.
  • March 11, 2026 (Country Club of Harrisburg)
    • Social meeting begins at 5:15 p.m.,
    • Regular meeting and CLE begins at 6:00 p.m.
  • April 8, 2026 (Country Club of Harrisburg)
    • Social meeting begins at 5:15 p.m.
    • Regular meeting and CLE begins at 6:00 p.m.
  • May 13, 2026 (Country Club of Harrisburg)
    • Social meeting begins at 5:15 p.m.
    • Regular meeting and CLE begins at 6:00 p.m.
  • June 2026 Social Event - (TBA)
    • Social meeting is from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Meeting invitations are sent out approximately two weeks prior to each meeting with RSVPs due no later than
the Friday preceding the meeting.

2025-2026 Pupillage Groups

Photo from 2024 Gala

Member Resources

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