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The Bridge
February 2026
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PLDIC Trivia Night
March 11 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Fox Rothschild
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– Are you part of the Pittsburgh legal community (lawyer or nonlawyer) or go to law school nearby?
– Do you like trivia (and not just your run of the mill questions, but a unique set of trivia questions curated each year by the PLDIC’s very own Board Chair Aarthi Murty)?
– Are you looking to expand and strengthen your community by meeting other likeminded individuals who believe in the PLDIC’s mission?
| If you answered yes to the questions above… CONGRATULATIONS! You have qualified to attend the PLDIC’s annual trivia night. We hope that you’ll join us for what always promises to be a fun-filled evening perfect for taking your mind of your responsibilities for a few hours. Refreshments and beverages will be provided. This event is open to both PLDIC members and nonmembers – guests (partners, friends, and colleagues) are also welcome! Please plan to arrive at 5:30 p.m. so that teams can be formed. | |
Bridging the Motivation Gap: How to Lead and Motivate Gen Z
March 20 from 12-1 p.m., Virtual
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The youngest generation of legal professionals, Gen Z (colleagues under the age of 28), brings a new set of skills and unique motivators to the workforce. Are you interested in learning how to better motivate and inspire this generation? Do you know what Gen Z needs from their leaders? If either of these questions resonate with you, join the PLDIC for a FREE virtual CLE event led by Professor R. David Lebel, Associate Professor of Business Administration and Director of the Berg Center for Ethics & Leadership at the University of Pittsburgh School of Business. During this interactive session, members will learn the tools and strategies needed to successfully work with younger colleagues in order to inspire their best work – and in turn, improve your law firm or organization. There will be time for audience Q&A. Attendees of this event are eligible to receive 1 hour of PA Substantive CLE credit (sponsored by PLDIC member Babst Calland).
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PLDIC Spring Members Meeting
April 15 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Energy Innovation Center
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Embrace the sports fervor of NFL draft week in Pittsburgh at the PLDIC’s 2026 Spring Members Meeting on Wednesday, April 15 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Energy Innovation Center. Get inspired to create change as we welcome Jim Rooney and Professor N. Jeremi Duru, who will discuss how leaders can advance racial equity with their presentation, “The Leader’s Role in Equity, Race and Opportunity.” Their candid conversation will give unparalleled insights into the Rooney Rule (named after Jim’s father), the NFL policy requiring league teams to interview ethnic-minority candidates for head coaching and senior football operation jobs. They’ll outline the Rule’s strengths and weaknesses, providing insight into how leaders can create their own pathways for effective workplace policies. A live Q&A session will provide attendees a chance to ask questions. Guests will also hear updates from PLDIC leadership and have time for networking over cocktails and appetizers.
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PLDIC Disabled Lawyers/Law Students Monthly Drop-In Sessions
Next Monthly Session on February 27 from 12-1 p.m.
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As part of our Disabled Attorneys meeting series, this session will provide insight into the bar accommodations application process. Attorneys who have navigated the process will share practical guidance on documentation, timelines, and strategy. The program is also designed as an open and supportive space for questions about the process and for anything you may want to know as a non-standard test taker for the bar.
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PLDIC Names Two New TALI Scholars
Congratulations, Imogene and Sidnee!
| | Congratulations to the newest PLDIC TALI scholars: Imogene Cathey, Vice President and General Counsel, Seton Hill University; and Sidnee McDonald, Associate at Cozen O'Connor. Imogene is attending The Advanced Leadership Institute's (TALI)'s National Executive Leadership Academy and Sidnee is attending TALI's Emerging Leaders Program. | | The PLDIC’s 2026 Law Student Mentoring Program is up and running. We have lots of eager and interested law students seeking attorney mentors. If you are interested in being a mentor, please fill out this form. The time commitment is what you make of it – but we encourage pairs to try to meet virtually or in person approximately once a month. | |
Attorney Panel
February 18, Pitt Law
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The PLDIC hosted an attorney panel for Lawtine @ Pitt, a new student organization created to uplift, empower, and celebrate Latine/Hispanic voices within Pitt Law. Panelists spoke to students about their career paths, practice areas, and professional insights, followed by networking. Thanks to Rebeca Himena-Miller, Leech Tishman; Cristian Minor, UPMC; Alex Madrid, McGuireWoods; and Daniel Conlon, Tucker Arensberg, for participating.
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Power of Networking Panels
February 2, Duquesne Kline and February 4, Penn State
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More than 35 1L students attended our Power of Networking Panel held at Duquesne Kline. Thank you to our panelists Judge Nicola Henry, Shanicka Kennedy, FedEx; Derrick Maultsby Jr., Frost Brown Todd; and Natasha Patel, Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky, who shared invaluable insights with students on building meaningful professional relationships. Thank you to Liz McCadden, Associate Director of Career Services at Duquesne Kline, for helping to organize this event.
| The PLDIC also hosted a virtual panel for Penn State Dickinson Law Students on February 4. Thank you to our panelists Zach Brecheisen, Jones Day; Sidnee McDonald, Cozen O'Connor; Mackenzie Moyer, Babst Calland; and Imelsis Tellez Riquelme, Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote – all Penn State alums! Thank you to Brenda Porter, Assistant Director Career Services at Penn State Dickinson Law, for helping to organize this event. | | New Jobs: PLDIC Job Board | | |
Looking for a new job in the Pittsburgh legal community? Don't forget to sign up for job alerts so you get notified when the type of job that you're looking for in the Pittsburgh legal community becomes available.
Interested in submitting new jobs to the PLDIC Job Board on behalf of your organization? PLDIC member organizations can submit a request to become a job board manager.
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Pittsburgh Legal Diversity & Inclusion Coalition
Union Trust Building, 501 Grant Street, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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