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.

Wills For Heroes (07/11/2026)

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Volunteers Needed for Wills for Heroes event!

There is a Wills for Heroes event scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Veterans Breakfast Club, 5850 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. 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. If you are interested or to sign up, please contact Laura Timm. Please note the new location address!

2026 PPA July CLE - The U.S. Entity Playbook: Structuring, Supporting, and Staying Compliant (07/15/2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Title: The U.S. Entity Playbook: Structuring, Supporting, and Staying Compliant.

Speaker: Daniel Steigert, VP of Global Business Development with International Business Company Formation, Inc.

Summary: We will be learning about core U.S. business structures, secretary of state filings, and jurisdictional differences affecting entity structures.

National Paralegal Day 2026! (08/06/2026)

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Join us on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. at Roland's Seafood Grill in the Strip District as we celebrate National Paralegal Day! We will have food, drinks and MUSIC BINGO! Prizes will be awarded.

Roland's is located at 1904 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

Free to PPA members, $10 for each guest

RSVP by Monday, July 27, 2026

2026 PPA August CLE - Artificial Intelligence (08/19/2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Dipo Akin-Deko, JD, Head of Legal, Bower Group Asia will delve into the timely topic of Artificial Intelligence. More details coming soon.

2026 PPA September CLE - Create an Optimal Search Strategy for Common Liens and Other Searches (09/16/2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

PPA presents the September CLE seminar: Create an Optimal Search Strategy for Common Liens and Other Searches

Please register through this link, not the PPA website!

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/6ca352aa-5f25-4907-9cd5-7d1f29751a93@8ac76c91-e7f1-41ff-a89c-3553b2da2c17

Formulating a lien search plan to uncover information about a debtor or target company is a vital part of most deals. In this session, we will guide you through this complex process, covering jurisdictional nuances and important considerations related to UCC liens, judgment liens, state and federal tax liens as well as litigation and bankruptcy searches. Participants will learn how to formulate an optimal search strategy and interpret search results.

Presented by: Robert McHugh III, Esq., Transactional Business Consultant, CT Corporation

As a UCC and transactional expert for CT’s East clients, Rob provides consultation on secured transactions, due diligence, entity compliance, and corporate services. Previously, as a global business consultant at CT, he supported global due diligence, entity formations and dissolutions, and annual compliance. Rob has extensive experience in international corporate compliance, assisting Fortune 100 clients with multi-jurisdictional projects. He also worked in investment management compliance, focusing on offshore fund compliance, and held FINRA Series 7 and 24 licenses. He is an attorney in Pennsylvania.

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.

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.