Pittsburgh Paralegal Association upcoming events

PPA Board Meeting (02/10/2026)

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT

All Members are invited to sit in on PPA's monthly board meetings. The Teams meeting link will be sent after registration.

The Teams meeting link will be sent after registration. Note that the Board meetings are now being held on the second Tuesday of each month at 8pm to better accommodate work schedules.

2026 PPA October CLE - Building a Summary Judgment Record that Wins (10/21/2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

GRB Law’s Litigation Department, will present a program titled: “Begin with the End in Mind: How Paralegals Can Start with a Strategy and Build a Defensible Dispositive Record.”

Attorney Lisa Siefert has significant experience in litigation practice, which will provide valuable, practical insight for paralegals working in or supporting litigation matters.

The program is expected to offer guidance on litigation strategy and how paralegals contribute to building a strong record throughout a case in relation to successful Motions for Summary Judgment. Securing this programming in advance helps with planning and promotion and supports continued member engagement.

Wills Clinic with Neighborhood Legal Services (10/27/2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Volunteers Needed for NLS Wills Clinic

There is a Neighborhood Legal Services Wills Clinic event scheduled for Tuesday, October 27th at the Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation, located at 421 N. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. The wills clinic is from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. We are in need of volunteers to serve as witnesses and notaries. If you are interested or to sign up, please contact D iana Roth.

Wills For Heroes (11/07/2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Volunteers Needed for Wills for Heroes event!

The final 2026 Wills for Heroes event is scheduled for Saturday, November 7th for the Pittsburgh Bureau of Firefighters at City of Pittsburgh Local #1, 120 Flowers Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15207. The wills clinic is from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. We are in need of volunteers to serve as witnesses and notaries (especially notaries!) If you are interested or to sign up, please contact Laura Timm.

2026 PPA November CLE - AI vs. Copyright: Who Owns the Art? (11/18/2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

As artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly permeates creative industries, the intersection of technology and copyright law has become a critical area of concern. This session explores the legal landscape surrounding AI-generated works, with the goal of providing participants insights and practical guidance to better understand the complex relationship between AI and copyright.

No prior knowledge of copyright law is required, but a basic understanding of legal concepts would be helpful.

By the end of this session, participants will be introduced to key concepts of how copyright law applies to AI-generated works and tools that can help mitigate risks in their creative endeavors.

Presenter Biography: Amber Simon, JD, LLM, lives and breathes intellectual property (IP) and entertainment law. She has earned her JD as well as an LLM in IP. Her primary interest is getting artists and entrepreneurs off the ground, with a focus on media and entertainment.

2026 PPA December CLE - Privacy Considerations (12/01/2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 17:00:00 GMT

This NALA recorded session will discuss common legal privacy concepts found in the US legal landscape. Attendees will explore some of the most prevalent legal definitions under federal and state laws, including commonalities and differences. Regulations around website tracking technologies and HIPAA will also be examined.

Presenter Biography: Lisa Ellis, CP, CIPP-US , has been working as a corporate paralegal since 2012 and currently works in the legal department of a Fortune 1000 company. She works with the Chief Privacy Officer to provide privacy guidance to 28 diverse global businesses.

2027 PPA February CLE - Forensic Weather Analysis and the use of a Certified Consulting Meteorologist (02/17/2027)

Wed, 17 Feb 2027 17:00:00 GMT

Speakers Steven Roberts, CCM and James Bria III, CCM from CompuWeather, Inc. will discuss Forensic Weather Analysis and the use of a Certified Consulting Meteorologist as expert witness testimony.

Weather evidence can play a critical role in litigation involving personal injury, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, construction defects, insurance disputes, and other claims. This CLE will introduce paralegals to the use of forensic meteorology in litigation, including how weather experts reconstruct historical weather conditions, analyze site-specific weather data, and provide expert testimony. Participants will learn how weather evidence can support case investigation, document review, claims analysis, and trial preparation, as well as best practices for working with forensic weather consultants throughout the life of a case. Drawing on real-world examples, the program will explore the role of certified consulting meteorologists in verifying weather-related facts and strengthening litigation strategy.