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Lunch-and-Learn (Non-CLE) – Tips for Success in Mandatory Civil Arbitration
In-Person: Koppers Building E.P. Mellon Room
Mon, April 13, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ET
Presented by the Allegheny County Bar Association Civil Litigation Section
Non-CLE Lunch-and-Learn
Arguing in Arbitration: Tips for Success in Mandatory Civil Arbitration
Cases in the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas Civil Division with an amount in controversy up to $50,000 go to mandatory arbitration. This non-CLE skills training program will walk attorneys through the arbitration process in Allegheny and surrounding counties, from understanding local rules and filing procedures to preparing for and conducting effective hearings.
Participants will gain a clear, step-by-step overview of case initiation, hearing-day procedures, discovery parameters, evidentiary considerations and post-award practice. The program will highlight key differences among counties, common procedural pitfalls, and address ethical considerations in arbitration. Experienced arbitration practitioners will share real-world insights on presenting persuasive cases within the time and structural constraints unique to arbitration.
The session will also feature comments from Allegheny County's Arbitration Supervisor, offering valuable perspective on best practices, expectations, and how to avoid missteps that can derail your case.
A pizza lunch will be served, courtesy of the Civil Litigation Section.
Speakers:
- Ian B. Everhart
Pennsylvania Department of State - The Hon. Hilary K. Wheatley
Papernick & Gefsky, LLC - Danielle L. Harrington
Neighborhood Legal Services - Anna Majocha
Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas
Last day to Pre-register: Saturday, April 11, 2026, 11:59 p.m.
Koppers Building, E.P. Mellon Room
436 Seventh Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
If cancelling your registration, you must notify the Allegheny County Bar Association by email CLEcancel@acba.org no later than 2 business days prior to the CLE course presentation date in order to receive a 100% refund; 1 business day or less, you will receive a full refund minus a $25 administrative fee.
The Allegheny County Bar Association welcomes the transferring of a CLE registration to a substitute course date and time. If you do not attend the CLE course and did not notify Allegheny County Bar Association in the appropriate advanced notice, you waive eligibility for a refund. Also, cancellation received after the day of the program will not be refunded.
The Allegheny County Bar Association reserves the right to modify or cancel a program if circumstances warrant. If the ACBA cancels a program, the cost of that program will be refunded.
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