The Babst Calland Women’s Initiative strives to increase the retention and advancement of women attorneys at our Firm and in the broader legal community by promoting inclusivity and equal opportunities.
The Women’s Initiative meets regularly to facilitate open discussions about workplace challenges historically faced by women in professional settings and encourages the exchange of advice and experiences to aid others in navigating those challenges.
The Women’s Initiative further supports the Firm’s women attorneys in developing and promoting their practices by acknowledging and celebrating successes and encouraging mentorship among all of the Firm’s attorneys. A key goal of the Women’s Initiative is to connect women attorneys across the Firm’s practice groups and offices, allowing for organic support systems to develop and prosper. This blending of practice groups and offices encourages collaboration and cross-marketing opportunities that benefit our attorneys and clients. By encouraging these relationships, the Women’s Initiative’s work advances the professional and business development of women attorneys at the Firm and within the legal community at large.
The following celebrates the initiatives of the women attorneys at Babst Calland.
In her recent article In Response to Environmental Groups’ Request, PADEP Declines to Issue Order to Shell Plant to Cease Operations with Joseph Reinhart, Sean McGovern and Matthew Wood, Christina Puhnaty discuses the April 12 stipulation of settlement between PADEP and Equitrans. Click here to view the full article.
In their recent article The Future of Pennsylvania’s RGGI Rule Remains Uncertain with Joseph Reinhart and Sean McGovern, Gina Falaschi Buchman and Christina Puhnatydiscuss the three legal challenges that were filed in response to the publication of the final rule. To view the full article, click here.
Litigation Attorney Katrina Bowers will co-present “Devil’s Advocate: Crossing the Line of Zealous Advocacy” at EMLF’s 44th Annual Institute on Monday. June 19, 2023. As zealous advocates, attorneys dance on the blade of aggressive advocacy and persuasion. This presentation will explore this delicate dance through the lens of real-life examples. For more information, click here.
Babst Calland women attorneys Janet Meub and Anna Jewart participate in the Neighborhood Legal Services Association’s Pro Bono Protection from Abuse Program in Allegheny County.
The Neighborhood Legal Services Association offers civil legal services to low-income individuals and families who are unable to afford a private attorney. The types of services include full legal representation, advice, assistance in self-representation or brief service/limited legal assistance. …
In her recent article EPA Bets on Low-GHG Hydrogen and Carbon Capture & Sequestration Technologies in Latest Proposed Power Plant Clean Air Act Rule with Gary Steinbauer, Christina Puhnaty discusses the EPA’s proposed rule and how it relies heavily on hydrogen co-firing and carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) deployment as part of the decarbonization of the power-producing sector. To read the full article, click here.
In their recent alert Supreme Court Removes Barrier to Appeals of “Purely Legal” Issues Christina McKinley and Alex Farone explain the ruling made last week in Dupree v. Younger. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a summary judgment ruling can be appealed based on a purely legal issue without filing a post-trial motion to preserve the issue. …
In her recent interview with Smart Business, Alyssa Golfieri discusses how buyers can avoid common zoning and land use pitfalls in real estate transactions. To view the article on the interview, click here.
In her recent article D.C. Circuit vacates PHMSA’s final rule applied to gathering pipelines with Keith Coyle, Christina McKinley discusses how the D.C. Circuit vacated the final rule applied to gathering lines, faulting PHMSA for failing to follow the process required of it under the APA and the Pipeline Safety Act. Click here to view the full article.
Attorney Sloane Wildman has been ranked in the 2023 USA Chambers Guide in the District of Columbia for Environment. The Chambers USA guide identifies the best practice groups and lawyers working across the US legal market.
To view Sloane’s profile, click here.
In her recent podcast interview, Jean Mosites discusses business uncertainties created by federal and state regulations as they push to rid air, water and common consumer products of PFAS. To listen to the podcast, click here.
In her recent alert Sackett Decision Shrinks Federal Regulation of Wetlands, Lisa Bruderly discusses the highly-anticipated decision that significantly narrows the extent of wetlands within the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS), and, therefore, within the jurisdiction of the federal Clean Water Act. Click here to view the full alert.
Babst Calland welcomes Erin Lucas Hamilton as a shareholder in the Firm’s Litigation practice. Her experience spans a wide variety of industries, including energy and natural resources, aviation, engineering, construction, manufacturing, technology, professional sports, banking, insurance and financial services. Her practice involves litigating complex commercial disputes in all phases from initial pleadings through trial and appeal. She also provides legal counsel on best business practices, employment matters, risk mitigation and legal and regulatory compliance.
Congratulations to the following Babst Calland women attorneys who were selected to the 2023 Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania Rising Stars lists:
Gina Falaschi Buchman – Washington, D.C. Rising Stars
Kathleen H. Cooper – Pennsylvania Rising Stars
Alexandra G. Farone – Pennsylvania Rising Stars
In her recent alert PHMSA Releases Proposed Rulemaking on Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair with Jim Curry, Gary Steinbauer and Lee Banse, Brianne Kurdock discusses the pre-publication version of a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) titled “Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair,” and how comments on the NPRM are due on July 17, 2023. To view the full alert, click here.
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