ACBA members are invited to “Paws and Pints” – a feel-good happy hour featuring some special service animals (aka “therapets” from Animal Friends) – which will be held on Wednesday, June 3 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Southern Tier Brewery.

The Chair Project of outgoing YLD Chair Rebeca Himena Sekinger, this is a “meet-and-greet” style event, so there will be no on-site adoptions, but Animal Friends will be on site with plenty of info on adoptable pets and how to apply. ACBA members are invited to bring approved pet supply donations (donations will be accepted at ACBA Offices headquartered on the 4th floor of the Koppers Building until June 2 and on site at Southern Tier on the day of events) to support the cause. Please note that the ACBA cannot accept or process financial donations for Animal Friends or any third-party organization.

All members and their guests are invited to join the LGBTQ+ Rights Committee in celebrating Pride Month by attending Pride Night at PNC Park as the Pirates take on the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, June 11 beginning at 6:40 p.m. The ACBA group will be seated in the Pirates Cove All-You-Can-Eat section; learn more about these here. In addition to the game, fans can stay after the final out for a Zambelli Fireworks display.

With 23 U.S. natural disasters last year and soaring rebuild costs, learn steps you can take now to reduce your risk and avoid coverage gaps. For more on the ACBA Insurance Program, visit www.ACBA.org/Insurance.

LinkedIn is the most important social media tool when it comes to your career, and you can improve your LinkedIn profile in 10 minutes or less. It’s a lot easier than you think. For more on ACBA Legal Employment Services, contact Jennifer Pulice at jpulice@acba.org.

In addition to the hard copy edition that is sent to members through the mail, the May 15 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.

Voting in the ACBA Membership Elections remains open through Thursday, May 28. Eligible members are encouraged to cast ballots to elect the ACBA’s next President-Elect, Treasurer, and new members of both the Board of Governors and the Judiciary Committee. Members in the active and honorary membership classes as of April 1, 2026, are eligible to vote.

Voting is conducted exclusively online. On May 12, eligible members received an email containing voting instructions and unique login credentials. Members who do not receive the voting email should reach out to Jennifer Pulice at jpulice@acba.org for assistance.

Members are invited to participate in the ACBA’s annual Military and Veterans Project – “Operation MVP.” The project is designed to help military personnel and veterans by providing them with care packages and other support; there are two ways to participate.

• Amazon Wish List: Members can purchase items for military personnel and veterans from an Amazon wish list, available here. Needed items include snacks, personal hygiene items, playing cards, games and puzzles.
• In-Person Event:  Help stuff care packages in the Koppers Building Conference Center tonight – Thursday, May 21 – from 5 to 7 p.m. Participants can also enjoy happy hour, complete with appetizers, beer and wine. There’s no cost to attend for anyone donating items toward the cause.

All ACBA members are invited to join the Allegheny County Bar Association’s diverse affinity groups for food, beverages and networking tonight – Thursday, May 21 – from 5-7 p.m. at The Spritzery.

Sponsored by IPV Litigation Services, this casual networking event brings together members from across the ACBA’s affinity-based committees for an evening of connection, conversation and community in one of downtown’s most vibrant venues.

Whether you are an active committee member or interested in getting more involved or an ally looking to support your fellow members, this happy hour is a great opportunity to meet colleagues from across the bar, strengthen professional relationships, and celebrate the diversity that makes the ACBA community strong.

The Sporting Clays shoot at the ACBA Bench-Bar Conference, traditionally held at the Highlands Sporting Clays course on Seven Springs Property, is moving down the road to Shamrock Sporting Clays this year. The reason for the move is that the traditional course was unexpectedly closed for the foreseeable future. Shamrock is located at 624 Humbert School Rd. in Rockwood, roughly 15 miles from Seven Springs. Registration is $200 per person, which includes ammunition, shotgun rental, continental breakfast and a post-shoot lunch sponsored by Eckert Seamans. Sporting clays is open only to full Bench-Bar Conference registrants.

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