The colorful logo for the Well-Being Week in Law includes the dates of the observation, May 4-8, 2026, and a five-part wheel in orange, aqua, magenta, purple, and green, representing the objective for each day of the celebration.

It's time for a fresh start to improve mental health, fight stigma, and encourage help-seeking by those we care about in the legal profession. Get started this Well-Being Week in Law! Learn more and access a free celebration guide and digital resources at wellbeingweek.org. #WWIL #LawyerWellBeing

Attorney Mark Carter Eppley Suspended

Attorney Mark Carter Eppley Suspended

Attorney Edward G. D’Alessandro, Jr. Suspended

Attorney Edward G. D’Alessandro, Jr. Suspended

Allegheny County Attorney Richard J. McCague Suspended

Allegheny County Attorney Richard J. McCague Suspended

On the lefthand side is the heading, "April Newsletter." Below is a list of general topics covered in the Disciplinary Board's monthly newsletter, including "Recent ethics cases," "Board ad Court news," "Articles of interest," and "Lawyer well-being." On the righthand side of the graphic is a young male professional in an urban setting. He is carrying a work bag and a smartphone, appearing to be using the phone to scroll.

The Disciplinary Board has released the April 2026 edition of its monthly newsletter. This month's newsletter features greetings from the new Board Chair, rules amendments, and an update on the nationwide lawyer well-being survey: bit.ly/4sGdVeP

Montgomery County Attorney Olivia A. Adams Suspended

Montgomery County Attorney Olivia A. Adams Suspended

Philadelphia Attorney Thomas McCarthy Suspended on Consent

Philadelphia Attorney Thomas McCarthy Suspended on Consent

White text reading, "Amendment of the Pennsylvania Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement" sits on a navy background. The Disciplinary Board's logo is displayed in the top lefthand corner.

By Order dated February 11, 2026, the Supreme Court of PA adopted Rule 222 of the PA Rules of Disciplinary Enforcement, governing the commencement and conclusion of judicial service, and amended Rules 102, 201, and 219 of the Enforcement Rules. Read the full article here: bit.ly/4cz4FDz

Lawyer sued for charging client for 34.5 hours of work in 1 day An Australian lawyer has been sued for billing a client for 34.5 hours in a single day.

A lawyer in Sydney, Australia has been sued for billing a client for 34.5 hours in a single day. Read the full ABA Journal article here: bit.ly/47WWzmA #AttorneyEthics

A photo in the bottom half of the graphic shows a woman with gray hair smiling and looking off in the distance. In the top half of the graphic is the Disciplinary Board logo and the question, "If you are considering retirement, what should you do about your license?".

If you are considering ending your law practice in Pennsylvania, what should you do about your license? Read the full article here: bit.ly/3VTl0ZX #LawPractice #AttorneyEthics

The text "Public Proceeding" sits between a stripe of taupe and a stripe of navy. The Disciplinary Board logo sits at the bottom lefthand corner.

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 9:30 AM: Disciplinary Hearing
Marco Di Prato, 48 DB 2025
View via YouTube livestream: youtube.com/live/H9bCReCDx6o

The text "Pro Bono Opportunity" sits in front of a photograph of a woman and a man, both professionally dressed, walking outdoors and smiling while carrying to-go coffee cups.

Pennsylvania Free Legal Answers needs volunteers for its online program that connects individuals seeking advice on civil legal matters to a #ProBono attorney. To learn more about this service opportunity, visit the Pennsylvania Bar Association's website: bit.ly/3FMq2je

Sanctions ramping up in cases involving AI hallucinations The use of monetary sanctions against attorneys is seemingly on the rise as courts continue to address artificial intelligence-generated hallucinations in case documents.

Sanctions against attorneys regarding AI hallucinations are on the rise. Read the full ABA Journal article here: bit.ly/3OnKLmH #AttorneyEthics

A photo on the top half of the graphic shows the hands of an individual on a mobile sports betting app. A laptop with a soccer game sits in the background of the photo. In the bottom half of the graphic is the title of the linked article, "Betting on Ourselves: When Online Sports Betting leads to Ethical Misconduct." Also displayed is the Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers' logo and a message: "If you or someone you know is struggling, call LCL's confidential hotline at 1-888-999-1941."

How can a problematic amount of online betting lead to ethical misconduct? Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers Education and Outreach Coordinator, Brian S. Quinn, Esq., delves "beyond the obvious and into the world of the lawyer who is impaired by gambling": bit.ly/4lEbAiQ #LawyerWellBeing #AttorneyEthics

The text "Pennsylvania's Interpreter Certification Program to Hold Orientation Workshops for Prospective Court Interpreters" sits in front of a photograph of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania's Harrisburg courtroom.

Court interpreters are vital to Pennsylvanians' access to justice, and interpreters in a variety of languages, including ASL, are needed! PA Courts will be hosting a number of virtual training workshops and in-person examinations. For more information, visit: bit.ly/4debJY9 #PACourts

White text on a navy background reads, "All Disciplinary Board offices will be closed Friday, April 3, 2026."

All Disciplinary Board offices will be closed tomorrow, Friday, April 3rd.

The text "Vacancies Announced" and "PA Supreme Court Committees and Boards" sit in front of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court seal.

There are new vacancies on Pennsylvania Supreme Court Committees and Boards. Applications are due by Thursday, April 30, 2026. Learn more here: bit.ly/4c0turr #PACourts

Visit the Unified Judicial System's "Autism and the Courts" webpage to learn about the robust efforts to better support court users with autism: pacourts.us/learn/autism-and-the-courts #PACourts #AutismAndTheCourts (2/2)

A rainbow infinity symbol representing autism acceptance sits behind the text "April Is Autism Acceptance Month."

April is #AutismAcceptanceMonth. Pennsylvanians on the #AutismSpectrum are integral members of our families, workplaces, and communities. (1/2)

Fake lawyer who used real bar number to practice law pleads guilty A Las Vegas man accused of impersonating a lawyer and practicing law by using a real lawyer’s bar number has pleaded guilty to a felony count.

"A Las Vegas man accused of impersonating a lawyer and practicing law by using a real lawyer’s bar number has pleaded guilty to a felony count." Read the full ABA Journal article here: bit.ly/47UPjYj #AttorneyEthics #LawPractice

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 9:30 AM: Reinstatement Hearing
Erin Alma Pohland, 150 DB 2016
View via YouTube livestream: youtube.com/live/V6UM5WSeNCA

The Disciplinary Board's March 2026 newsletter features new board appointments, the 2025 annual report, and online sports betting and the impaired lawyer: bit.ly/4uNad5v

Subscribe today: bit.ly/dboardnews #AttorneyEthics #LawPractice #LawyerWellBeing

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 9:30 AM: Reinstatement Hearing
Feng Li, 102 DB 2013
View via YouTube livestream: youtube.com/live/QKSVUW3bzvA

Today is Legal Assistants Day. Thank you to all legal assistants who perform essentials roles in Pennsylvania's legal profession!

The Disciplinary Board has published its Annual Report for 2025. Read the full article and view the report here: bit.ly/4bS0LpZ #AttorneyEthics #LawPractice

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 9:30 AM: Reinstatement Hearing
Feng Li, 102 DB 2013
View via YouTube livestream: youtube.com/live/-MkezxVx3Tw

Attorney Gary S. Pisner Disbarred

Attorney Gary S. Pisner Disbarred

Northampton County Attorney Stanley J. Margle, III Temporarily Suspended

Northampton County Attorney Stanley J. Margle, III Temporarily Suspended

Attorney Larry Elliot Klayman Suspended

Attorney Larry Elliot Klayman Suspended

In honor of March's Problem Gambling Awareness Month, Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers Education and Outreach Coordinator, Brian S. Quinn, Esq., delves "beyond the obvious and into the world of the lawyer who is impaired by gambling": bit.ly/4lEbAiQ #LawyerWellBeing #MentalHealth #AttorneyEthics