Lawyers Fund Committee

The purpose of this Fund Committee is to relieve want or distress among members of the bar of Allegheny County or their immediate families; to promote, advance, improve, and facilitate the administration of justice in Allegheny County; to give scholarships, fellowships, and grants-in-aid for research, writing, and other study of law and of the administration of justice; to make loans to deserving law students; and to acquire, preserve, and exhibit rare books and objects of art, and items of historical interest having legal significance or bearing on the administration of justice. The Lawyers Fund was transferred from the bar association to the bar foundation effective July 2002.

Chair:
Carol A. Behers
412-471-8822

Vice-Chair:
Robert J. Ridge
412-394-2440

Secretary:
Hon. Joy Flowers Conti
(412) 208-7330

ACBA Liaisons:
David A. Blaner
(412) 402-6601

Diane K. McMillen
(412) 402-6604

ACBF Liaison:
Lorrie K. Albert
(412) 402-6640

Members:
Vincent J. Grogan
John R. McGinley
W. Thomas McGough
Ex Officio:
Jennifer R. Andrade
Jessica L. Crown
Patricia L. Dodge
Paul J. Gitnik