Butler County Bar Association

Executive Committee Meeting
2023-03-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-02-13 12:00 - 13:00, 2023-01-09 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-12-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-11-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-10-10 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-09-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-08-08 12:00 - 13:00 UTC and 2 more dates | Butler County Bar Association Office, 240 South Main Street, Butler, PA, 16001, United States

Cybersecurity Issues for solos and small firms.
2023-03-09 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | PA
12:00 – 1:00
1 credit
Cybersecurity Issues for solos and small firms. This CLE will be presented live at the BCBA office with a Zoom option avaiable.
Presented by Stacey Ivol, cyber security expert and president IFTS, Inc
Do you know some of the most common cyber security threats that attorneys face each day?
Even more importantly, do you know what to do when a cyber security incident happens to you?
Join us for an unforgettable one-hour program to help answer these questions and more!
At this session, you will learn about common cyber security incidents that happen to attorneys just like you and how to avoid them.
Topics covered will include:
• Phishing
• Social Engineering Aimed At Attorneys
• Passwords and Two Factor Authentication
• Device Encryption
• Ransomware
• Malware
• And other important topics
Review these common exposures for law firms and suggested risk mitigation techniques with cyber security expert, Stacey Ivol on March 9th.
We hope to see you there!
*Registration and more info will be forthcoming

Foundation Meeting
2023-02-28 09:00 - 10:00, 2023-01-31 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-12-27 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-11-29 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-10-25 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-09-27 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-08-30 09:00 - 10:00, 2022-07-26 09:00 - 10:00 UTC and 1 more date | Butler County Bar Association Office, 240 South Main Street, Butler, PA, 16001, United States

CLE - Parting Thoughts, or maybe Shots, from a Soon to be Former Hearing Officer
2023-02-09 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Butler County Bar Association Office, 240 South Main Street, Butler, PA, 16001, United States
Presented by Dorothy J. Petrancosta
Thursday, February 9, 2023
9:00 am – 11:00 am
2 Substantive CLE credits
Cost: $45
This is a LIVE presentation at the BCBA office
The parting thoughts will provide thoughts regarding discovery, inventory and pre-trial statement filings, equitable distribution factors, hearing presentation, attorney fees and exceptions from the perspective of the hearing officer having been in the position for many years.
Dorothy J Petrancosta is an attorney and CPA. She has served as a Hearing Officer (formerly Master) in Butler County since 2005, being the sole standing Hearing Officer since 2010. She has chosen to leave the post December 31, 2023.
For questions or to register for this CLE please email info@butlerbar.org

Quarterly Meeting
2022-12-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-09-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-06-17 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | PA

Holiday Party
2022-12-01 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | PA
It has been 2 years and we are excited to celebrate!

“I Don’t Belong” Imposter Syndrome in the Legal Profession
2022-11-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | PA
“I Don’t Belong” Imposter Syndrome in the Legal Profession
Monday, November 21, 2022
11:00 am – 12:00 pm 1 ethics CLE credit “I Don’t Belong” Imposter Syndrome in the Legal Profession Presented by: Brian S. Quinn, Esq., Education and Outreach Coordinator Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers of Pa, Inc.
This video replay will be in-person (no zoom) at the bar office and is considered “live” by the PA CLE Board and count towards attorneys live CLE credit requirements.
Cost is $35 for BCBA Members and $45 for any non-member attorney.
To register please email info@butlerbar.org

Bench Bar 2022
2022-09-16 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | PA
TENTATIVE AGENDA
8:30 Breakfast & Registration
9:00 – 10:00 Avoiding Legal Malpractice Seminar
1 hours of ethics CLE credits
Presenter: Scott Eberle, Esq.
*Attendees may receive up to a 7.5% risk control premium credit per attorney on the PBA sponsored Lawyers’ Professional Liability Insurance Policy underwritten by CNA. The credit is applied at the next renewal date and is good for two consecutive policy terms.
10:00 – 11:00 Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers
1 ethics CLE
Presenter: Brian Quinn, Esq.
11:00 – 12:00 Judges Round Table – Procedure and Practice Pointers from the Bench
1 sub CLE
*Confirmed to date:
Court of Common Pleas Judges
The Honorable Dr. S. Michael Yeager, President Judge
The Honorable Timothy F. McCune
The Honorable Kelley T.D. Streib
The Honorable William C. Robinson, Jr
The Honorable Joseph E. Kubit
Magisterial District Judges
The Honorable Sue Elaine Haggerty
The Honorable Amy M. Marcinkiewicz
12:00 – 1:00 Lunch
(Golf on your own)
To register call 724.841.0130 or email jhackett@butlerbar.org

Standing Up For Justice: The Ethics of Pro Bono
2022-08-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | PA
1 hour Ethics – CLE
Free for Butler County Bar Association members
Non-members will be assessed a fee of $5.00
Neighborhood Legal Services’ Executive Director, Kris Bergstrom, and Pro Bono Manager, Judy Hale, will present the CLE “Standing up for Justice: The Ethics of Pro Bono” for the Butler County Bar Association on Wednesday, August 24th from noon to 1:00 pm. This CLE provides 1 Ethics credit and covers ethics rules in pro bono services with hypotheticals and information about the new rule permitting CLE credit for pro bono work.
Attorneys – Please register in advance for Standing Up For Justice: The Ethics of Pro Bono:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYkd–upjIrGdTEkmOip9AIECYsEl1BOkf5
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

The Weaponization of Technology in Family Law Cases
2022-08-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | PA
1 Sub credit
Presented by Steven Bradley, Our Family Wizard
Summary/ Description: As our dependency and use of technology increases, we rely on electronic devices to complete many daily activities. Unfortunately, these same technologies are being seen more and more in family law cases where offenders have identified ways to exploit them in order to facilitate harm towards their victims and co-parents alike. In this interactive workshop, Steven Bradley will explore the risks and benefits of technology, not only for the clients we serve, but also for you in your personal and professional lives. Attendees will learn safety planning and evidence collection strategies for phone technology, location apps, social media, and more. Non-technical language will be used throughout the presentation and how to safely navigate the world of technology.
Educational Objectives:
Upon the completion of the workshop, attendees will be able to
• List three types of technology used to monitor, harass and abuse,
• Describe evidence collection strategies for text messages and social networking posts,
• Identify eight strategies for safety planning around technology, and
• List the top three security settings for mobile devices.

Attorneys — Please register in advance for The Weaponization of Technology in Family Law Cases at:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpdu2pqz8qH9Z5N0yP0wYWzNXCTfbhys-y
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Quarterly Meeting June 17
2022-06-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | PA
At the June 17, 2022 Quarterly Meeting, proposals will be made for changes to our current Bylaws to amend Article II Membership and Article III, Meetings, wherein meetings can be conducted via partial or whole virtual attendance and via electronic polling, where applicable. Please contact Jennifer Pullar prior to the meeting at JPullar@PullarLegal.com if you have any questions, comments or concerns.
BCBA Membership Proposal 4-11-22
Electronic Voting BCBA
