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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 as well. 1 hour of PA CLE credit is pending.
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2026 Black History Month Celebration
February 25 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., August Wilson African American Cultural Center
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As Black History Month concludes, all members are invited to join the PLDIC and the ACBA at its 22nd Annual Black History Month Celebration. This event will feature food, beverages, and networking. Additionally, HSBD will present its annual Spirit Award and Young Leader Award.The Spirit Award will go to Brenda Tate, and the Young Leader Award will go to PLDIC YPAB member and 2024 Volunteer of the Year Sidnee McDonald, Cozen O'Connor.
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PLDIC Disabled Lawyers/Law Students Monthly Drop-In Sessions
Next Monthly Session on January 30 from 12-1 p.m.
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This monthly zoom drop in series is for attorneys and law students with disabilities and their allies. It's a no-pressure, safe space to convene, and you can attend as many or as little of them as you would like. You do not need to be part of a PLDIC member organization or to have attended a previous session to attend for any length of time. The drop-in sessions typically take place on the last Friday of the month from 12-1 p.m. and will continue through May. All meetings will take place via Zoom. No agenda; just time for community and conversation.
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Save the Date: PLDIC Spring Members Meeting
April 15 from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Energy Innovation Center
| Keep an eye on your inbox for the official invitation… | | Become Part of our Impact in 2026 | | Take a look at what the PLDIC accomplished in 2025 by working together! We are committed to working collaboratively not only among our members but also with the many other organizations working to promote diversity and inclusion in the legal community and the region. Pittsburgh-area lawyers, law students, and legal professionals can thrive because of our members' dedication to making our region and our profession inclusive and fair. Is your organization interested in joining our coalition and making an impact on the Pittsburgh legal community? | Join our New LinkedIn Group! | | |
The PLDIC's Community Building Committee has launched a new LinkedIn group called "PLDIC Community Connections." This group is open to anyone in the Pittsburgh Legal Community (PLDIC members and nonmembers) looking for ways to connect and build your local community. Please feel free to share opportunities, events, and recommendations that may be of interest to others in this group. The group is already full of great information such as:
- Ways to support Minnesota and educate yourself to support our local community
- Mentorship opportunities
- Book recommendations
- Upcoming events that group members are stopping by
| | 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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A Year of Change: Where Diversity Efforts Stand Now and Where We Go From Here
January 26, Virtual
| | The PLDIC, in collaboration with the Boston Lawyers Group, the Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firms, the Coalition of Women’s Initiatives in Law, the Institute for Inclusion in the Legal Profession, and Twin Cities Diversity in Practice, presented a CLE event featuring experts Professors Kenji Yoshino and David Glasgow, who lead the NYU School of Law's Meltzer Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging. They provided insights and ideas from their forthcoming book, How Equality Wins, offering a fresh vision for advancing fairness in the workplace—one that is both legally sound and deeply inclusive. If you missed the event, PLDIC members can login to the Member Dashboard to watch the recording until February 9 (please note that if you did not attend live, you are not eligible to receive CLE credit). | |
Speed Networking First Year Law Student Speed Networking Event
January 21, Roost
| | This year's PLDIC First Year Law Student Speed Networking event was a success, with over 70 participants including 17 employers and 35 students. The evening included nine rounds of speed networking with a total of 140 meetings! The event is designed to provide first year law students interested in promoting diversity and inclusion in the Pittsburgh legal community with an opportunity to meet with PLDIC member organizations who have available 2026 and/or 2027 summer law clerk or internship positions for law students. Special thank you to our volunteers who helped with the event including Anne Pamphile, Mackenzie Moyer, Gina Zumpella, Vincent Johnson, and Sidnee McDonald! | And members, don't forget about the related resources from our webinar last November: Navigating the War for Talent in a New Recruiting Landscape - still available on our Member Dashboard. | | |
Pittsburgh Legal Diversity & Inclusion Coalition
Union Trust Building, 501 Grant Street, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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