The ACBA Soccer League kicks off its spring season on May 11, and there’s still time to join the action. The league is a gender-inclusive space for all lawyers, law clerks and law students of all skill levels to play and to network with members of the Pittsburgh Legal Community. Games are played Sunday mornings at Winchester Thurston in Shadyside from May 11 through July 13.

If interested, contact Commissioner Joshua Sallmen at the button below; you can enter individually or as an entire team.

If you’re curious to learn more specifics about this year’s Bench-Bar Conference, full program descriptions are now available. Bench-Bar will be held June 12-14 at Seven Springs Mountain Resort and have a ‘60s theme. The conference features three days of networking, fine dining, social activities, sporting events and more. Additionally, a total of 18 CLE credits will be available. Attorneys can earn up to eight CLE credits, and judges can earn up to six CJE credits. To see the schedule of events or to register, click below.

Recent antitrust cases and the impact of Title IX have sparked transformative shifts in the traditional “amateur” model of college athletics. As part of the Zittrain Forum on Law and Public Policy, the Allegheny County Bar Foundation will present a 2.5-substantive credit CLE on the topic “Game Changers: How Court Decisions are Revolutionizing College Sports” on Thursday, May 15 at the Rivers Club beginning at 8:30 a.m. The event is open to members and non-members. See below for the news release recently sent on the event.

It takes between 60 – 90 days from the time a job is posted to make a hire. Why so long? And what happens if there is silence in the middle of the process? The below article covers how to demystify the hiring process. For more on ACBA Legal Employment Services, contact Jennifer Pulice at jpulice@acba.org.

Back by popular demand, “Pro Bono Rocks” will return to the Pittsburgh Legal Community on Saturday, Oct. 11 at City Winery in the Strip District, and now is the time to audition.

Are you in a band? Consider submitting an audition video to be considered for a space in the event line-up, or encourage others you know. Participating bands will donate a 20-30 minute set for a large audience in a premier performance venue. The ACBF is looking for bands with a broad appeal, danceable tunes, and at least one member who’s an attorney, law student, paralegal, or other member of Pittsburgh’s legal community. ACBF staff and the band selection committee will review the submissions and choose four to five participating bands.

Deadline for submissions is tomorrow, May 2. Contact Mya Ras at mras@acba.org or 412-402-6681 for more.

In addition to the hard copy edition that is sent to members through the mail, the May 2 edition of the Lawyers Journal — the ACBA’s flagship publication featuring substantive legal articles and stories of interest to the legal community — is available digitally on the ACBA website and at the button below.

All members are invited to join the Hispanic Attorneys Committee at the ACBA Cinco de Mayo Celebration tonight – Thursday, May 1 – from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the ACBA offices. The event will feature a brief salsa dancing lesson from Cross Body Movement, followed by mingling and networking with authentic food and drinks. Thank you to Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky for sponsoring this event.

The ACBA is inviting members to a free paper-shredding event in the parking lot at the Burns White Center at 48 26th St. in Pittsburgh’s Strip District today – Thursday, May 1 – from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Thanks to the ACBA partners at Steel City Shredding, members can bring up to five boxes of papers to be shredded, right in front of your eyes, by Steel City Shredding's mobile shredding truck. There’s no cost for members, thanks to Burns White and Steel City Shredding, the event sponsors.

When you’ve achieved a high level of personal and professional success, your banking needs become more diverse. Private banking can provide a more tailored experience — one that meets your needs for customized solutions, exceptional service and specialized financial guidance.

As you look to establish or change a private banking relationship, think about where you’d like some additional support. Investment financing? High yield savings options? Transferring wealth to the next generation? Keep your goals in mind as you evaluate financial institutions’ private banking capabilities. Contact Melissa Reft Krawczynski with the ACBA partners at Dollar Bank today at 412-261-8288 or MKrawczynski807@dollarbank.com.

Law school is expensive. Student loan debt can be quite a burden on both your personal and professional life. ACBA members can refinance with SoFi and save real money. For more information, click the button below.