ACBA Women in the Law Division

ACBA Women in the Law Division The Women in the Law Division Council meets on the last Wednesday of the month from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. - ACBA Headquarters - President's Room

This Division shall: create and sponsor programs to educate the members of the bar and the Judiciary as to the character and impact of overt and subtle barriers which deny women the opportunity to achieve full integration and equal participation in the work, responsibilities, and rewards of the legal profession. It shall work cooperatively with other organizations formed for the purpose of resolvi

ng problems created by such barriers within the legal system of Allegheny County, activate a committee to explore and make recommendations concerning the treatment of women as attorneys, judicial candidates, judges, jurors, witnesses, litigants, and employees throughout the legal system of Allegheny County, and respond quickly and appropriately to incidents of gender-based discrimination in the legal profession.

Animals make us better humans - more grounded, more joyful, and (occasionally) more likely to talk to a dog like it’s ou...
05/08/2026

Animals make us better humans - more grounded, more joyful, and (occasionally) more likely to talk to a dog like it’s our therapist. Join the ACBA Young Lawyers Division and the ACBA Health & Wellness Committee for a feel-good happy hour with Animal Friends on Wednesday, June 3 at Southern Tier. Animal Friends’ animal services program will bring some special animal guests to say hello, and ACBA members are invited to bring approved pet supply donations. Special thanks to Leech Tishman for sponsoring. https://buff.ly/U8FrSK6

Come celebrate with the WLD in Station Square on Thursday, May 28 as the Carol Los Mansmann Helping Hand Award is presen...
05/08/2026

Come celebrate with the WLD in Station Square on Thursday, May 28 as the Carol Los Mansmann Helping Hand Award is presented to Jacqueline Martinez. https://buff.ly/fg5ZkT1

WLD: Let’s Do Lunch. Women in the Law Division members are invited to join their WLD colleagues for an informal, pay-you...
05/07/2026

WLD: Let’s Do Lunch. Women in the Law Division members are invited to join their WLD colleagues for an informal, pay-your-own-way lunch at the Ritual House in downtown Pittsburgh Tuesday, May 19 at noon. No agenda, no CLE, just a chance for WLD members to get to know each other. https://buff.ly/etfnPs4

Join the WLD for a fun evening of sports action as the Pittsburgh Riveters SC – Pittsburgh’s professional women’s socce...
05/06/2026

Join the WLD for a fun evening of sports action as the Pittsburgh Riveters SC – Pittsburgh’s professional women’s soccer team – take on the Erie Sports Center at F.N.B. Stadium in Station Square on Friday, June 12. The game begins at 6 p.m. Come cheer loudly, share laughs and watch the local team bring home a big win. https://buff.ly/1u9o9c0

The 62nd Annual ACBA Bench-Bar Conference, open to members and adults-only, will be held June 18-20 at Seven Springs Mou...
05/05/2026

The 62nd Annual ACBA Bench-Bar Conference, open to members and adults-only, will be held June 18-20 at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. Women in the Law Division members are invited to celebrate the end of the bar year at this informal social gathering at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 18. Thank you to F.N.B. Wealth Management for sponsoring this event. https://buff.ly/DJFNjey

“Sex Trafficking, Backpage and Recent Prosecutions of the Mann Act” – a one substantive credit – is Monday, May 18 at ...
05/05/2026

“Sex Trafficking, Backpage and Recent Prosecutions of the Mann Act” – a one substantive credit – is Monday, May 18 at noon on Zoom. The discussion covers a wide range of topics including common misperceptions between human trafficking, human smuggling and other border crimes; the origins and applications of the 1910 Mann Act; an analysis of recent federal s*x trafficking prosecutions; and how the convictions and forfeitures of Backpage owners have enabled a potential remission of funds to human trafficking survivors. https://buff.ly/06c8rT7

Looking to help women in need to excel in their professional lives? This volunteer opportunity is for you. The ACBA Comm...
05/04/2026

Looking to help women in need to excel in their professional lives? This volunteer opportunity is for you. The ACBA Community Service Committee is looking for volunteers for Dress for Success Pittsburgh (located at 126 23rd Street in the Strip District) on Saturday, June 27 from 9:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. https://buff.ly/kYTaVTB

Law Day is a nationwide event held every May 1 to prosper a deeper understanding of how the legal system works. Bar asso...
04/30/2026

Law Day is a nationwide event held every May 1 to prosper a deeper understanding of how the legal system works. Bar associations across the country organize activities based on an annual theme selected by the American Bar Association (ABA), with this year’s theme focusing on “The Rule of Law and the American Dream.” The ACBA’s celebration will be a few days later, on Wednesday, May 6. https://buff.ly/iL71hCN

“Holding the Powerful to Account and Balancing Prosecutorial Power: The Past, Present, and Future of Special Counsels” i...
04/28/2026

“Holding the Powerful to Account and Balancing Prosecutorial Power: The Past, Present, and Future of Special Counsels” is the feature presentation for the 62nd Annual Bench-Bar Conference. Elie Honig, CNN Analyst and Former Federal and State Prosecutor, will give an insider’s perspective on some of the most consequential Justice Department investigations of the past 50 years. By analyzing on-the-record interviews with firsthand participants from administrations of both political parties, this program explores how a nation reveals itself by how it holds its most powerful leaders accountable when they are alleged to have done wrong.

Register today: https://buff.ly/DJFNjey

Have you observed or experienced a form of gender bias as an attorney or law student intern? If so, contact the WLD Gend...
04/24/2026

Have you observed or experienced a form of gender bias as an attorney or law student intern? If so, contact the WLD Gender Bias Subcommittee. Duty officers will keep your report confidential and review next step options available. Click here for more information: https://buff.ly/hcEacKA

In case you missed it, the results of the WLD’s Women in the Profession Survey have been released: https://buff.ly/ufmGo...
04/23/2026

In case you missed it, the results of the WLD’s Women in the Profession Survey have been released: https://buff.ly/ufmGoil

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