ACBA members are invited to celebrate International Women’s Day a few days early tonight – Thursday, March 5 – from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Union Trust Building. During this non-CLE discussion, hear from a panel of accomplished women judges who will share candid insights into their professional journeys, the challenges they have navigated and the strategies that helped shape their leadership paths. Networking reception, courtesy of Title Sponsors E.L.K. Independent Medical Expert Network and Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, will immediately follow.

In addition to the hard copy edition that is sent to members through the mail, the March 6 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.

The ACBA Bench-Bar Conference is June 18-20 at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. If your firm will be sending at least one attorney to the ACBA Bench-Bar Conference this year, it might make sense to consider sponsoring the conference. Sponsorships at the Gold level and above include at least one conference admission (a $665 value), as well as branding throughout the conference and beyond. For more information, click below or email Brian Knavish at bknavish@acba.org.

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ACBA members can get a 15 percent discount on books purchased through the American Bar Association's online store, through the "Books for Bars" program. Simply shop online and then use the promo code "ACBARI" to receive the discount. Visit www.ACBA.org/BooksForBars for more.

The ACBA Criminal Litigation Section is offering a comprehensive six-credit (five substantive, one ethics) Criminal Law Symposium on Friday, March 27 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Koppers Building Conference Center. Featuring a distinguished panel of speakers, the program addresses today’s most pressing topics in criminal law, blending engaging lectures, ethical discussions and practical insights.

It’s important for lawyers to spend as much time as possible practicing law. But those management and administrative tasks that come with running a practice can drain a lot of time. The ACBA’s Practice Management Center can help. Available at the button below, the Practice Management Center contains articles, tips and other resources to help you manage your practice efficiently.

Want a fun night out, tasting local cuisine and featured wines from throughout the region, all while supporting a good cause? This year’s BLI Class Project – “412 Restaurants to the Rescue” – is for you. The event will be held on Monday, March 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hotel Monaco, and it will benefit 412 Food Rescue, a nonprofit with a two-fold mission: to prevent food waste and to fight hunger in Southwestern Pennsylvania.

Enjoy a Chef’s Tasting featuring cuisine from a variety local chefs, as well as featured wines. The event also will feature raffles and a presentation from 412 Food Rescue. Proceeds from the event will go to 412 Food Rescue through the Allegheny County Bar Foundation, and all leftover food will be re-purposed to serve those dealing with food insecurity in the area. Thank you to Title Sponsor Gismondi & Associates for sponsoring this event.

Accurate property valuations can help you avoid coverage gaps and keep your assets fully protected. The below, new interactive case study from the ACBA Insurance Partners at USI help clients reassess their portfolios, correct overstated building values, and save on premiums. For more on the ACBA Insurance Program, visit www.ACBA.org/Insurance.

The St. Thomas More Society of Pittsburgh is conducting its annual Franklyn E. Conflenti Lenten Speaker Series, and the speakers for this year’s sessions have been announced. The sessions will be held at noon on Tuesdays from Feb. 24 through March 24 at the offices of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney. The sessions are free and are open to all members and guests; lunch is available for $10. For more information, the list of speakers and specific topics, or to register, click the button below or contact ACBA member Moira Cain-Mannix at cain-mannix@marcus-shapira.com or 412-338-3344.