Mission Statement

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.

 

Features

The following celebrates the initiatives of the women attorneys at Babst Calland.

Seven Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®, and Eight Named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America

August 17, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

Seven women lawyers were selected for inclusion in the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America, one of the most respected peer-reviewed publications in the legal profession. Eight women lawyers were also named to the 2024 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America List which recognizes associates and other lawyers who are early in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. …

Alex Farone Authors PIOGA Press Article

August 16, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

In her recent article The Form I-9: Refresher and Reminder of Recent Changes Alex Farone discusses the changes to the Form I-9 and its completion procedures which has brought it to the forefront for many employers. To read the full article, click here.

Jean Mosites to Be a Panelist at Shale Insight 2023

August 8, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

Attorney Jean Mosites, along with Ben Clapp, will be a panelist for “Legal and Technical Frameworks related to PFAS Contamination” at the Marcellus Shale Coalition’s Shale Insight 2023. This panel will provide an overview of the rapidly developing legal and regulatory frameworks related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination, a discussion of PFAS considerations that arise in both property transactions and contract negotiations, and EPA’s evolving understanding of treatment and disposal options. …

Ember Holmes Interviews with Smart Business Magazine

August 2, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

In her recent interview New laws meant to protect consumer data will affect nearly all companies Ember Holmes answers questions pertaining to several states passing or in the process of implementing data privacy laws, largely in an effort to put control of consumers’ information back into the hands of the consumer. To read the full interview, click here.

Mackenzie Moyer Co-Authors Environmental Alert

August 1, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

In her recent alert EPA Adds Nine PFAS Chemicals to the Toxics Release Inventory Reporting List with Matt Wood, Mackenzie Moyer discusses the EPA final rule updating the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) chemical list to add nine more per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The final rule increases the total number of TRI-listed PFAS to 189. To view the full alert, click here.

Ember Holmes Authors Firm Alert

July 26, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

In her recent alert The New Privacy Shield – European Commission Adopts the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework Ember Holmes discusses how the European Commission adopted the European Union-United States Data Privacy Framework (DPF), a decision concluding that the U.S. has adequate data privacy and security infrastructure in place for secure transfer of personal data from the European Economic Area into the U.S. Ms. …

Christina McKinley Co-Authors Litigation Alert

July 19, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

In her recent alert Where Can a Corporation Be Sued For, Well, Anything? (An Evolving Test) with Joseph Schaeffer, Christina McKinley explains why the Mallory decision is undoubtedly a significant development in the Supreme Court’s personal jurisdiction jurisprudence (and a significant shift, depending on perspective). But its practical impact remains to be seen. Only Pennsylvania has enacted a statute requiring out-of-state corporations to consent to general jurisdiction as a condition for registering to do business in the Commonwealth, and it is far from assured that the other states will follow suit. …

Christina McKinley Co-Authors PIOGA Press Article

July 17, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

In her recent article D.C. Circuit Decision Vacates PHMSA’s Final Rule Applied to Gathering Lines with Keith Coyle, Christina McKinley discusses the D.C. Circuit decision in GPA Midstream Association and American Petroleum Institute v. United States Department of Transportation and Pipeline and Hazardous Safety Administration. To view the full article, click here.

Jean Mosites Interviews with Smart Business

June 29, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

In her recent interview with Smart Business, Jean Mosites discusses the uncertainties facing businesses as governments work to address the known or suspected impacts of PFAS. To read the full interview, click here.

Alex Farone Co-Authors Employment Bulletin

June 23, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

In her recent employment bulleting Employment Eligibility Verification Requirement Flexibility to End August 30, 2023 with Steve Antonelli, Alex Farone discusses how all employers must soon resume physically inspecting the Form I-9 and employment eligibility documentation for new employees, a requirement that has not been strictly enforced since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. To read the full bulletin, click here.

Jean Mosites to Serve as Panelist at 2nd Annual Marcellus Shale Water Business Update

June 23, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

Attorney Jean Mosites will serve as a panelist for “Legal & Regulatory Trends” at the Oilfield Water Connections’ 2nd Annual Marcellus Shale Water Business Update on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. During this conference, 150 E&P, midstream, and water service business leaders will gather in Pittsburgh for networking and discussion of the latest produced water industry trends pertaining to commercialization, business risks/opportunities, optimization, and capital allocation. …

Anna Hosack Co-Authors Legal Intelligencer Article

June 16, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

In her recent article Seeing the Forest for the Trees: Understanding How Original Jurisdiction in ACRE Cases Impacts Your Municipality with Michael Korns, Anna Hosack discusses a recent opinion from the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court that shows the dangers of relying solely on the MPC procedural rules when other statutes are also potentially in play and highlights the importance of understanding when the normal day to day protocols of the MPC may be superseded by other laws. …

Jean Mosites Co-Authors PIOGA Press Article

June 15, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

In her recent article Pennsylvania Supreme Court Vacates the Commonwealth Court 2018 Decision that had Invalidated “Public Resource” Portions of Chapter 78a Regulations with Kevin Garber, Jean Mosites discusses the The Supreme Court’s latest ruling for the well permit process. To read the full article, click here.

Christina Puhnaty Co-Authors The Foundation Article

June 14, 2023
Posted By: 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.

Gina Falaschi Buchman and Christina Puhnaty Co-Author Foundation Article

June 14, 2023

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.

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