Women in the Law Division Sidebar
In this Issue
Jan. 10 — Let’s Do Lunch ... at Yuzu Kitchen
WLD elections
Jan. 23 — WLD's January meeting
Jan. 24 — Pittsburgh Glass Center event
Jan. 31 — Application deadline for state Supreme Court board, committee vacancies
April 28 — March of Dimes March for Babies 5k Run/Walk 
30th Anniversary Video
Congratulations!
WLD website
Reporting gender bias
Join the WLD on Facebook and LinkedIn
Submit an announcement
Jan. 10 — Let’s Do Lunch ... at Yuzu Kitchen
The next Let’s Do Lunch is Thursday, Jan. 10, at noon at Yuzu Kitchen. The theme is "Mentors & Sponsors." Has your career benefited from the role of mentors or sponsors? How can you find them, and how can you be an effective mentor or sponsor for others? All WLD members are welcome. RSVP by Jan. 9 to Julie Vanneman at jvanneman@cohenlaw.com. As always, lunch is pay-your-own-way. 
WLD elections

If you are interested in running for a WLD officer or council position, email Leah Sell at lsell@LeechTishman.com. 
Jan. 23 — WLD's January meeting
Our next meeting is Wednesday, Jan. 23, at noon in the Koppers Building Conference Center on the lower level. Lunch will be provided. All WLD members are welcome to attend and are encouraged to bring a friend or colleague. Come get involved in the great events we're planning for the next year!
Jan. 24 — Pittsburgh Glass Center event 
Save the date to join the WLD and the Arts and the Law Committee on Thursday, Jan. 24, from 7 to 9 p.m. to create your own glass paperweight. Registration will be $50 for materials and light snacks, and the event is BYOB. Participation is limited to 18 members. To register, click here.
Jan. 31 — Application deadline for state Supreme Court board, committee vacancies

The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania is aided by select boards, committees, commissions and councils consisting of more than 180 appointed volunteers — most, but not all, are lawyers and judges. The Supreme Court currently has vacancies for the following: Disciplinary Board, Juvenile Court Procedural Rules Committee, Pennsylvania Lawyers Fund for Client Security Board (lawyer and nonlawyer vacancies) and Board of Law Examiners. For application information, click here. 
April 28 — March of Dimes March for Babies 5K Run/Walk
Save the date and stay tuned for details about the WLD’s team for the March for Babies. 
30th Anniversary Video

The Women in the Law Division produced an outstanding video highlighting the history of the WLD for its 30th anniversary.

If you were unable to attend the party or simply want to see it again, it can be viewed by clicking here.
Congratulations!
  • Congratulations to Carol S. Mills McCarthy, who was awarded the WLD’s Trailblazer Award – and after whom the award will be named for years to come. 
We like to share the accomplishments of WLD members who have received awards or other recognition, changed jobs, or celebrated significant life events such as marriage or the birth or adoption of a child. If you have good news to share, send an email to WLD@acba.org.
WLD website
Missing something? The WLD website has our events calendar and past issues of the Sidebar. Coming soon: committee reports, meeting minutes and agendas. 
Reporting gender bias
If you have observed or experienced any form of gender bias in your role as an attorney, you can make a confidential report to any one of the following WLD gender-bias duty officers:

        • Kimberly A. Brown: 412-394-7995

        • Jeanine L. DeBor: 412-396-5215

        • Rhoda Shear Neft: 412-406-5434

The duty officer will explain your options for action through the Gender Bias Subcommittee.
Join the WLD on Facebook and LinkedIn
Check out the ACBA WLD Facebook and LinkedIn pages, join the group and enjoy learning about upcoming events and articles of interest. We encourage our members to post pictures from our events, give notice of upcoming WLD events and share articles of interest. It is as easy as a click to get started!
Submit an announcement
The WLD Sidebar is published the first and third Wednesdays of each month. Submit your announcement to the new WLD email address, WLD@acba.org, by 5 p.m. Friday to be included in the following Wednesday’s Sidebar. 

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