Events
Throughout the year, Neighborhood Legal Services hosts a variety of meetings and community events. Check back often to stay up-to-date.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Criminal Record Clearing Seminar
(Virtual CLE Seminar)
Join the ranks of attorney volunteers who help our neighbors remove barriers to employment, housing, education and professional licensure, thereby expanding their opportunities for stable lives. This continuing legal education program will explain eligibility criteria for clearing Pennsylvania criminal records through petitions for expungement and limited access (sealing). The program will address practical and procedural issues relating to preparing and filing petitions as a pro bono volunteer in Allegheny County through Neighborhood Legal Services and the Pittsburgh Pro Bono Partnership.
Join us virtually on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. This seminar has been approved for 1.5 substantive CLE credits and .5 ethics CLE credit. Attorneys who commit to volunteering in this project can register free of charge. To register click here!
Presenters:
Melissa Evans, Esq. - NLS Managing Attorney for Economic Security
Olivia O'Donnell, Esq. - NLS Staff Attorney
Judy Hale, Esq. - NLS Managing Attorney for Pro Bono
For any questions, comments, concerns, or disability accommodation requests, please contact: Kitty Terzolino, NLS Pro Bono Coordinator at [email protected] or (412) 586-6148
Friday, May 2, 2025 | 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM
Helping Domestic Violence Victims Obtain Protection Orders
(In Person Seminar)
Help domestic violence victims obtain Protection from Abuse orders! Join Neighborhood Legal Services, the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas, Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, PC, and the Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh for this informative event.
This CLE will train attorneys to assist domestic violence victims in obtaining protection from abuse orders in Allegheny County. This seminar has been approved for 3 substantive CLE credits and 1 ethics CLE credit.
Join us in person on Friday, May 2, 2025 from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm in the Union Trust Building, hosted by Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, PC. Check-in will begin at 8:30 am and includes breakfast courtesy of the event host. Advance registration is required, to register click here!
Presenters Include:
Brittany Conkle - Legal Director, Women’s Center & Shelter Legal Director, Women’s Center & Shelter Civil Law Project
Doreen Speer - Domestic Relations Officer, PFA Department, Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas
Genna Skaryak - Staff Attorney, Neighborhood Legal Services
Meghan Tighe - Staff Attorney, Neighborhood Legal Services
For any questions, comments, concerns, or disability accommodation requests, please contact: Kitty Terzolino, NLS Pro Bono Coordinator at [email protected] or (412) 586-6148