October 2023
Health & Justice Summit
Las Vegas, Nevada
Speaking & Lecturing
Practical legal insight shaped by decades in Pittsburgh courtrooms and professional-license matters
Experience That Informs Every Presentation
Joseph Alexander Paletta was born and raised in the Pittsburgh area. He graduated cum laude from Washington and Lee University in 1982 and earned his Juris Doctor from Duquesne University Law School in 1985.
Joseph has practiced as a trial lawyer since 1986. He served for more than 30 years in the Trial Division of the Allegheny County Office of the Public Defender, representing more than 15,000 clients at trial before judges in the Criminal Division of the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas.
Through years of representing doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other licensed healthcare professionals, Joseph developed a focused practice at the intersection of criminal defense and professional licensing. His presentations translate that experience into practical guidance for healthcare groups, professional associations, conferences, and continuing-education audiences.
Presentations can be tailored to the organization, audience, and current regulatory concerns.
Since 1986
Trial Lawyer
30+ Years
Public Defender Trial Division
15,000+
Clients Represented at Trial
Selected Speaking & Guest Lecturing Experience
Joseph Paletta presents to nursing leaders, bedside professionals, physicians, educators, and healthcare organizations. Each program connects real-world courtroom and licensing experience with practical steps healthcare professionals can use to understand and protect their licenses.
Signature Presentation
License Implications & Consequences of Nursing Board Investigations & Criminal Prosecutions
September 2024
Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders (PONL)
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
September 2024
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh — Emergency Department Physicians
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
March 2025
Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals (PASNAP)
State College, Pennsylvania
April 2025
Pennsylvania Association of Directors of Nursing Administration (PADONA)
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Guest Lecturer
University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Guest Lecturer
Portage Learning
Online healthcare education
Presentation Formats
State and professional-association conferences
Continuing-education programs
Healthcare organization seminars
Professional-license risk and compliance training
Panel discussions and moderated conversations
Custom presentations for medical and nursing audiences