Moving Pittsburgh's Legal Community Forward, Together

PLDIC SURVEY

2026 PLDIC Survey

Please Encourage Everyone to Take our Survey!

The PLDIC is taking a close look at the impact we have on the Pittsburgh legal community — and we need your input! Please take our short survey (less than five minutes) about what you value most about the PLDIC and how we can better serve your organization and our community. Your answers will shape our priorities for the next chapter of PLDIC's work.This survey is open to everyone, members and nonmembers. Thank you for your participation!

UPCOMING EVENTS

2026 PLDIC Annual Members Meeting
November 19 from 5-7 p.m. at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney

All PLDIC members and nonmembers are invited to our 2026 Annual Members Meeting on November 19 from 5-7 p.m. at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC – this year we’ll go beyond a summary and straight to the heart of how we’re trying to change the Pittsburgh Legal Community. You’ve heard of, or maybe even been a part of offerings such as our Legal Career Pathways Program, Law Student Support Program, Roundtable Program, Young Professional Advisory Board, three committees, two scholarships, and many training opportunities. But the best way to understand the impact of these programs is to hear it straight from those directly affected by the work. You’ll be among the first to explore PLDIC’s new strategic direction and vision for the future and will leave with a deep understanding of the impact that we seek to make on our legal community and what role you can play to make a difference. Additionally, there will be time for networking, refreshments, and additional ways for you to learn and participate in our mission.

First Year Law Student Speed Networking Event - Member Registration Open!
January 20 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Roost

Our popular speed networking event is designed to provide first year law students from underrepresented communities with an opportunity to meet with PLDIC member organizations who have available 2027 and/or 2028 summer law clerk or internship positions for law students. For the past three years, this event has been a hit with students and employers alike – many 1L students have received positions following the event! While we cannot guarantee an employment match, we are asking only member organizations who are actively hiring for summer 2027 and/or summer 2028 positions to participate. Please note that this event reaches capacity quickly, so don't wait to register.

PLDIC Member Organizations

If you are a PLDIC Member and are planning on hiring a 1L student(s) for a 2027 summer and/or summer 2028 law clerk or internship position and would like to expand the pool of talent you are considering, please register your organization below. We will provide you with resumes from all registered law students in advance.

Law Students

If you are a 1L law student from an underrepresented community interested in working in Pittsburgh in summer 2027 and/or summer 2028, you can register for this event starting on November 9; you’ll also need to upload your resume with your registration (we will provide your resume to registered organizations in advance of the event).

PLDIC at the Law Schools
Mark Your Calendar for our Next Power of Networking Panels

The PLDIC regularly visits local law schools to speak with students and share advice about networking, interviews, mentoring, and more. Mark your calendar for our next Power of Networking Panels:

• West Virginia Law on January 14 from 12-1 p.m.; contact Director, Meredith Center for Career Services and Professional Development Brad Grimes to register/learn more).
• Duquesne Kline on January 15 from 12-1:30 p.m.; contact Assistant Dean of Career Services and Alumni Relations Maria D. Comas to register/learn more).

If you are an alum looking for a way to give back and would like to participate in a Power of Networking panel, please contact Ena. 

Seeking Mentors for our Mentoring Program!

Still ISO mentors for the PLDIC's 2027 Mentoring Program! 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. If you are interested in being a mentor, please fill out this form. Matches will be made in January 2027.

PLDIC Job Board

Looking for a new job in the Pittsburgh legal community? 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.

Systemwide Privacy Officer - UPMC

Assistant District Attorney - Allegheny County District Attorney

CLE: From AI Experimentation to Organizational Evolution

On October 22, the PLDIC held a virtual CLE event, "From AI Experimentation to Organizational Evolution." Twenty-five attendees representing nine PLDIC members and five nonmembers attended. Led by Gabrielle Kohlmeier, this capstone session drew together the lessons of the America Bar Association’s 21 Days of AI: Grit & Growth Mindset Challenge to examine how legal professionals can build the human and organizational capabilities needed to navigate continuing technological change. Participants explored how to move beyond episodic AI experimentation toward an intentional practice of learning, deciding, adapting, and acting as tools, expectations, and professional rules continue to evolve. This session also served as a wrap event for the PLDIC's AI Inclusiveness Challange. Resources from the event and the Challenge can be found on our Member Dashboard.

Power of Networking Panels

On October 13, the PLDIC held a virtual Power of Networking of Networking for Penn State Dickinson Law. Speakers included Penn State alums Mackenzie Moyer from Babst Calland and Sidnee McDonald from Cozen O’Connor. You can watch the recording of this event on our Member Dashboard. Additionally, on October 22 we visited Pitt Law for an in-person networking panel featuring Gina Zumpella, Edgar Snyder; Dan Inadomi, Burns White; and Jesse Exilus, City of Pittsburgh Department of Law.