ACBA Night with the Dukes is Wednesday, Feb. 18 at the UPMC Cooper Field House. ACBA members are invited to take advantage of discounted tickets as the Duquesne men’s basketball team takes on Atlantic 10 Conference rival LaSalle beginning at 7 p.m. The discount – available exclusive for ACBA members and their guests – is valid for tickets in the new arena’s baseline sections, along with section 111.

Your resume is one of the most important marketing tools you'll employ during your job search. Unsure if your resume can stand up to the competition and catch the eye of an employer? Check out the below article. For more on ACBA Legal Employment Services, contact Jennifer Pulice at jpulice@acba.org.

Interested in having a web chat feature for your website? A limited number of ACBA members can get a free “chat bot” from the ACBA partners at the Fount team at JustAnswer LLC, who have spent more than 12 years building “Pearl,” an intelligent chat system that handles millions of legal conversations every year. For a limited time, ACBA members can receive Pearl completely free as part of Fount’s early-access program. It’s an effortless way to capture more leads, improve client experience, and show that your firm is embracing innovation in the legal space. For more, visit www.ACBA.org/pearl.

All members are invited to join the ACBA Asian Attorneys Committee in celebrating the Lunar New Year, one of the most significant holiday festivals in China and throughout much of East Asia, on Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Chinatown Inn in downtown Pittsburgh. The Lunar New Year celebrates the arrival of spring and the beginning of a new year on the lunisolar calendar; 2026 is the “Year of the Fire Horse.”

The event will feature a 10-course meal, traditional Chinese dancers, and more. Thank you to Achieva Family Trust for sponsoring this event. Space is limited and the event typically sells out quickly, so those interested are encourage to register ASAP.

Interested in getting involved in ACBA leadership? The ACBA Nominating Committee is seeking candidates to run for President-Elect and Treasurer, as well as members interested in running for spots on the Board of Governors and the Judiciary Committee. Terms begin July 1, 2026 and the deadline to submit a candidate application is Friday, Feb. 27. For more information on the process, requirements and more, click below.

Wellness is crucial, especially for those battling the stresses and challenges that come with the legal profession. To recognize the importance of mental health and well-being in the legal profession, the ACBA has created “Wellness Circles” for members, a vision of ACBA President and cancer survivor Amy Coco. ACBA members can self-select and opt into wellness circles, providing a confidential, supportive space to connect with colleagues, share experiences and focus on well-being.

Currently there are three Wellness Circles – Cancer Survivors, Family Support – Mental Health/Addiction, and Sandwich Generation. Members are welcome to suggest ideas for additional Wellness Circles. For more details , FAQs and other information, click below.

The Pittsburgh Legal Journal – the official legal journal of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas containing trial lists, legal notices, sheriff sales and more – is published five days per week and is available only to subscribers. It is delivered via email as an easy-to-print, 8.5x11-inch pdf. For an informational video on the PLJ, click here.

As many people from Allegheny County continue to battle hunger, the ACBF Attorneys Against Hunger program continues to help. Volunteer attorneys are needed to help at the Allies for Health and Wellbeing Food Pantry in East Liberty on Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 9 a.m. to noon. For more info or to register, email Mya Thomasmeyer at the button below.

The ACBA Knowledge Center is the premier resource library for legal professionals. Explore this library of content and resources from the ACBA, as well as experts and providers across the legal industry. These resources include timely, actionable research from the ACBA as well as third-party resources that are designed to be helpful to your organization.

All members are invited to a non-CLE lunch-and-learn – “Orphans’ Court Motions and Petitions Practice” – on Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 11:30 a.m. in the Koppers Building Conference Center. Topics will include distinctions between motions and petitions, filing and presentation procedures, and notice requirements, among others. Those in attendance will hear from an experienced Orphans’ Court practitioner as well as the Motions Coordinator.