PITTSBURGH, PA, March 20, 2017 – Anthony R. Burgess recently joined Babst Calland as an associate in the Energy & Natural Resources Group. Mr. Burgess focuses primarily on counseling various energy, oil, gas and mineral-related clients on transaction matters, including title examination, oil and gas title opinions, and due diligence. A 2008 graduate of the Duquesne University School of Law, he previously worked as an associate in the energy practice group at a Pittsburgh law firm where he focused primarily on oil and gas title opinions and due diligence matters in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio.
CHARLESTON, WV, March 16, 2017 – Katrina N. Bowers recently joined Babst Calland as an associate in the Energy and Natural Resources and Litigation groups. Ms. Bowers’ practice focuses primarily on representing oil, gas and coal companies in litigation concerning a variety of matters. She also advises clients regarding safety, health, and environmental regulations.
Ms. Bowers remains actively involved in the Defense Research Institute and the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia, where she has chaired the Safety and Health and Energy committees since 2013. She was also recognized as the 2016 Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia Young Lawyer of the Year.
A 2013 graduate of the West Virginia University College of Law, she previously served on the Moot Court Board and as president of the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia’s Student Society.
Commenting on her move to the Firm, Steven Green, managing shareholder of Babst Calland’s Charleston office, said, “We are very pleased to welcome Katrina Bowers to our Firm and to our established legal team in Charleston. As a litigator who focuses on energy-related law, she is a natural fit for us in serving the needs of existing and new clients in our region.”
PITTSBURGH, PA, March 6, 2017 – Jaclyn Moldovan recently joined Babst Calland as a staff attorney in the Corporate and Commercial Group. Ms. Moldovan’s practice focuses primarily on representing clients in mergers and acquisitions, negotiating and drafting contracts, real estate matters, and general corporate matters. A 2001 graduate of Villanova University School of Law, she previously was a compliance officer for the PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. and a senior sanctions investigator for the Office of Foreign Assets Control at the United States Department of the Treasury.
PITTSBURGH, PA, February 24, 2017 – Babst Calland has been named to this year’s Pennsylvania Business Central’s “Top 100 Organizations” list and profiled in its February 24th Special Edition. Nominations were taken throughout the publication’s 24-county coverage area, and the final honorees were businesses that achieved a level of excellence and had a positive impact on the region in 2016.
PITTSBURGH, PA, February 24, 2017 – Christopher W. Capcara and Drew F. Mattern recently joined Babst Calland as associates in the Firm’s Mineral Title Services and Energy & Natural Resources groups. They counsel various energy, oil, gas and mineral-related clients on transaction matters as they relate to gas title issues and opinions. Mr. Capcara is a 2010 graduate, cum laude, of the Duquesne University School of Law, and Mr. Mattern is a 2012 graduate of Gonzaga University School of Law.
PITTSBURGH, PA, January 27, 2017 – Elizabeth A. Dupuis has been named to this year’s Pennsylvania Business Central’s “Top 100 People” list and profiled in its January 27th Signature Top 100 issue. Nominations were taken throughout the publication’s 24-county coverage area, and the final honorees were selected by a special selection committee for their professional and community contributions.
PITTSBURGH, PA, February 3, 2017 – Megan A. Mariani, associate, and Bridget T. Ferris, associate, recently joined Babst Calland’s Energy & Natural Resources Group.
Ms. Mariani focuses primarily on counseling various energy, oil, gas and mineral-related clients on transaction matters as they relate to oil and gas title issues, opinions, and due diligence. A 2009 graduate, magna cum laude, of the Duquesne University School of Law, she previously worked as an associate in the energy practice group at a Pittsburgh law firm where she counseled energy clients on various transactional matters relating to acquisition and development of oil and gas assets.
Ms. Ferris counsels various energy, oil, gas and mineral-related clients on transaction matters related to oil and gas title issues and opinions. A 2008 graduate of the Florida Coastal School of Law, she previously worked as an oil and gas title attorney for a small Washington County law firm.