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.

Jessica Barnes Authors Pretrial Practice & Discovery Article

March 22, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

In her recent article, No Reason to Cheer—Case Dismissed Due to Severe Discovery Violations in the Pretrial Practice & Discovery, American Bar Association Litigation Section, Jessica Barnes discusses a proposed antitrust class action was recently dismissed because of the plaintiffs’ serious failures to comply with the court’s orders regarding discovery. Click here, to read the full article.

Women’s Initiative Panel Discussion – What Makes a Great Outside Counsel?

March 22, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

On March 21, 2023, Babst Calland’s Women’s Initiative hosted a panel discussion on “What Makes a Great Outside Counsel?”  Alana Fortna, Vice President, Counsel, Environmental at Paramount Global Department, Emilie Delo, Assistant General Counsel at SAE International, and Brandy Erbelding, Counsel at City Line Capital, offered their perspectives and shared advice with Babst Calland’s women attorneys regarding the qualities that make certain outside counsel stand out above the rest. …

Amanda Brosy Co-Authors PIOGA Press Article

March 15, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

In her recent article, EJ Federal and PA Update with Sean McGovern, Amanda Brosy discusses the recent federal and state developments in environmental justice (EJ) policy. Click here to view the full article.

Babst Calland Celebrates International Women’s Day

March 8, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

Today marks International Women’s Day (IWD), a global day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This year’s theme for IWD is #EmbraceEquity. With equity, we can create an inclusive world and collectively forge change for women worldwide. At Babst Calland, we are proud to have a fantastic group of women attorneys and professionals who bring unique perspectives and skills to the Firm. …

Christina Manfredi McKinley Appointed to ACG Pittsburgh’s Future Corporate Leaders Board

February 23, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

Christina Manfredi McKinley was recently appointed to the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Pittsburgh’s Future Corporate Leaders Board. The ACG Pittsburgh was established in 1985 and promotes the professional and business interests of its 300+ members through quality programs, education, and networking. Members include CEOs, CFOs, equity group managers, business buyers, bankers, strategic planners, investment bankers, lawyers, and accountants. For more information, click here.

Gina Falaschi Buchman Co-Authors Article in Pennsylvania Law Weekly

February 22, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

In her recent article EPA Proposes National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives for Fiscal Years 2024-2027 with Ben Clapp, Gina Falaschi Buchman discusses how every 4 years the EPA reviews its priorities and will set new enforcement and compliance initiatives for which it establishes specific goals and a comprehensive strategy. Click here to view the full article.

Christina Manfredi McKinley Appointed to the Local Rules Advisory Committee

February 22, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

Christina Manfredi McKinley was recently appointed to the Local Rules Advisory Committee for the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Comprised of a group of bar members, this Committee works with the federal court to review and propose changes to the Court’s local rules and procedures.

Justine Kasznica Interviewed by Pittsburgh Business Times

February 22, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

Justine Kasznica was recently interviewed by Pittsburgh Business Times about the growing space economy in the Pittsburgh region.

Click here to view the full interview.

Lisa Bruderly featured in American Oil & Gas Reporter’s Markets & Analytics

February 22, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

In the February 2023 edition of The American Oil & Gas Reporter, Lisa Bruderly authored Administration’s WOTUS Rule Muddies Jurisdictional Waters where she discusses the issuing of a new definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS), which becomes effective on March 20 and how the regulated community is watching this new definition of WOTUS because it will determine federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act. …

Justine Kasznica Discusses the Fast-Growing Space Industry with Pittsburgh Technologies Council

February 20, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

Pittsburgh Technology Council is talking with Justine Kasznica in the latest Emerging Tech Law Podcast about the current state of the region’s space industry in the public and private sector, what makes the tri-state area an attractive place for today’s space industry, how involved are local technology companies and the universities in the growing interest in commercial space development, and how Babst Calland is positioned to support these space and related tech companies. …

Tiffany Arbaugh Appointed as 2023 President-Elect of Women’s Energy Network West Virginia Board of Directors

February 20, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

Congratulations to Tiffany Arbaugh on being appointed as the 2023 President-Elect of Women’s Energy Network West Virginia Board of Directors.

WEN is an international organization of professional women who work across the energy value chain. Their mission is to develop programs to provide networking opportunities and foster career and leadership development of women who work in the energy industries. …

Jean Mosites Panelist at PIOGA’s Spring Meeting

February 14, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

Attorney Jean Mosites will be a panelist for “Water Disposal” during PIOGA’s Spring Meeting on Thursday, March 23, 2023. For more information, click here.

Jennifer Malik and Anna Hosack Co-Author Legal Intelligencer Article

February 14, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

Jennifer Malik and Anna Hosack recently co-authored Commonwealth Court Declines to Extend ‘Slice of Life’ to Support Group Home’s Application for Curative Amendment in the Legal Intelligencer. While municipalities continue to grapple with the repercussions of Slice of Life, proponents for another controversial residential use—community living or group homes—attempted to rely on Slice of Life to support a curative amendment to a zoning ordinance that would allow a community living use in a residential district. …

PIOGA Press Monthly Article Authored by Falaschi Buchman, Kasznica and Bagdasarova

February 13, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

In their recent article Climate-Related Disclosures for Federal Suppliers Disclosed in the PIOGA Press, Gina Falaschi Buchman, Justine Kasznica and Susanna Bagdasarova discuss the proposed Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rule published by  the Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The rule would require certain federal suppliers to annually disclose their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate-related financial risks, as well as set GHG emissions reduction targets, on an annual basis. …

Babst Calland Attends the ACBA’s Barrister’s Ball

February 13, 2023

Babst Calland was glad to support the Allegheny County Bar Association’s Barrister’s Ball on Saturday, February 11 at the Westin Pittsburgh in downtown. Attorneys Joe Reinhart, Rick Wiedman, Christina Puhnaty, Jessica Barnes and Carla Castello attended the event.

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