WEN's Inaugural Educational Conference
2019-09-27 09:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Power Center, 1015 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
Attorney Lisa Bruderly will co-present on” Environmental Issues” at the Women’s Energy Network’s Greater Pittsburgh Chapter’s Inaugural Educational Conference on Friday, September 27, 2019. The daylong event, presented in partnership with Duquesne University School of Law, will feature women from throughout the region discussing a wide range of industry topics. Attendees will get a glimpse into the various pieces that go into identifying, extracting and transporting oil and gas, and are invited to end the day with a networking reception. This event promises to be informative, while also spotlighting the amazing expertise of women working in region. For more information, click here.

NMOGA Annual Meeting
2019-10-05 08:30 - 2019-10-08 11:30 | Eldorado Hotel, 309 W San Francisco Street, Santa Fe, NM, 87501
Babst Calland joins the New Mexico Oil and Gas Association (NMOGA) for its Annual Meeting, October 5-8, 2019.

Energy & Mineral Law Foundation's Kentucky Mineral Law Conference
2019-10-16 - 2019-10-17 | Hilton Lexington/Downtown, 369 W Vine St. , Lixington, KY, 40507, United States
Babst Calland joins the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation’s (EMLF) for its Kentucky Mineral Law Conference, October 16-17, 2019. Attorney Kevin Douglass will be co-presenting on “Investigation Techniques to Support and Refute Allegations of Mine Subsidence Damages.” This presentation will focus on the importance of in-house corporate energy counsel’s identification of their client (the company vs. individual employees) in situations where potential conflicts can arise and will feature a discussion of the real life experience of Penn State University general counsel in the Jerry Sandusky case, as well as other fact situations. The presentation will also cover in-house legal advice vs. business communications, waiver, the risks associated with email communications and the work product doctrine. For more information, click here.

Shale Insight 2019
2019-10-22 10:00 - 2019-10-24 12:00 | David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd. , Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Join Babst Calland at Shale Insight 2019, October 22-24, 2019. Shale Insight offers participants unprecedented interaction with industry-leading CEOs, elected officials and thought leaders, all of whom play a critical role in crafting the public policy and technical landscape that defines shale gas development around the world. Insightful technical and public affairs sessions, national keynote addresses, and high-powered networking sessions will provide attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors unprecedented access to the industry’s most influential leaders and innovators.
Attorneys Blaine Lucas and Krista Staley will be participating in a session titled “Beyond Zoning: Other Local Government Issues Encountered By Oil and Gas Operations.” This program will provide an overview of non-zoning regulations operators encounter at the local level and address best management practices operators can implement to mitigate impacts on their projects.
Attorneys Kevin Garber and Jay Hammond will be participating in a session titled “Water and Waste Management: New Trends in Water Procurement and Treatment.” As the play has matured, trends in water procurement, management and transfers have changed with increased focus on pipeline solutions. Water-related technologies and logistics have evolved with increasing reuse of produced water. Hear from industry experts on these topics as well as the latest trends in water management, particularly related to water transfers and sharing agreements.
Blaine Lucas
Krista Staley
Kevin Garber
Jay Hammond

Traffic21 Institute Tenth Anniversary Symposium
2019-11-07 11:30 - 2019-11-08 12:30 | Carnegie Mellon University
Babst Calland partners with Carnegie Mellon University and the Heinz School of Public Policy and Information Systems for its Traffic21 Institute Tenth Anniversary event, November 7-9, 2019. Traffic21 is a transportation research institute housed in the Heinz School of CMU, and it is celebrating this milestone with a symposium focused on innovating mobility for all.
Justine Kasznica, Shareholder in the Mobility, Transport and Safety and Emerging Technologies practice groups, will be presenting on a panel focusing on Innovations in Smart Transportation. She will be joined by Robin Chase, Co-founder of Zipcar, Veniam, NUMo and Paul Skoutelas, President & CEO, American Public Transportation Association. Rebecca Brewster, President and COO of the American Transportation Research Institute, will moderate the panel.
For more information about Traffic21 and its Tenth Anniversary event, click here.

2019 WVONGA Fall Meeting
2019-11-07 12:00 - 2019-11-08 12:15 | Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place, 2 Waterfront Place, Morgantown, WV, 26501
Join us at the WVONGA Fall Meeting, November 7-8, 2019. During the two days, industry experts will provide insight into current advancements and the challenges and rewards we will face in the future. For more information, click here.

SHALE GAS LAW 2019
2019-11-08 - 2019-11-09 | WVU College of Law, 101 Law School Dr. , Morgantown , WV, 26506, United States
Attorneys Kip Power and Shannon Rutherford will present “Clean Water Act Sections 401, 404 and 505: Citizen Suits Based on Water Quality Certifications for Energy Projects,” at WVU College of Law’s Shale Gas Law 2019 on November 8-9, 2019.
A state must issue a water quality certification under Clean Water Act Section 401 in order to make effective any federal permit issued under other Clean Water Act provisions that authorize discharges into waters of the United States. Energy projects often require permits under Clean Water Act Section 404 to allow the lawful placement of fill material into jurisdictional waters. Pursuant to Clean Water Act Section 505, citizen suits may be commenced against entities that are in violation of an “effluent standard or limitation,” including “certification under [Clean Water Act Section 401].” This presentation will explore the extent to which conditions that are attached to Section 401 Certifications may serve as a basis for Clean Water Act citizen suits, and the ramifications of this potential exposure for those seeking to construct energy projects. For more information, click here.

Leadership West Virginia's 2020 State of the State Reception
2020-01-08 19:00 - 23:00 | Charleston Town Center Marriott, 200 Lee Street East, Charleston, WV, 25301, United States
Babst Calland joins Leadership West Virginia on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, following the State of the State address at the Charleston Town Center Marriott for its 13th Annual State of the State Reception.

2020 IOGAWV Winter Meeting
2020-01-21 07:30 - 2020-01-22 19:30 | Charleston Town Center Marriott, 200 Lee Street East, Charleston, WV, 25301, United States
Babst Calland joins IOGAWV for its 2020 Winter Meeting at the Charleston Marriott, January 21-22, 2020.

NAPE Summit 2020
2020-02-05 08:00 - 2020-02-07 13:00 | George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX, 77010, United States
Join Babst Calland at NAPE Summit, February 5-7, 2020. NAPE is the oil and gas industry’s marketplace for the buying, selling and trading of prospects and producing properties. NAPE is unique in that it brings together all industry disciplines; draws in decision-makers; focuses its participation on prospect generators; and hosts companies of all sizes, from small independents to majors.
For more information, click here.

Introduction to Pipeline Safety Regulations
2020-03-04 08:00 - 2020-03-05 12:00 | EUCI Conference Center, 6400 S Fiddlers Green Cir., Greenwood Village, CO, 801111, United States
Attorney Keith Coyle will be an instructor for an “Introduction to Pipeline Safety Regulations,” March 4-5, 2020.
The pipeline industry is under heightened scrutiny by regulators, the media and the public. The NTSB highlighted aging pipelines as a concern in its 2019-2020 Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements. Likewise, Congress has ongoing interest in the safety of older transmission pipelines and in the replacement of leaky and deteriorating cast iron pipe in natural gas distribution systems.
An Introduction to Pipeline Safety course will highlight changes in the law and explain how companies can address compliance challenges in the context of stricter regulator interpretations of current regulatory requirements and increased enforcement.
The course will dive into developing an increased awareness of the scope and content of regulations and how to best comply with those rules.
For more information click here.

Transaction Preparedness: How to Prepare Your Company for Any Type of Deal
2020-03-05 09:30 - 10:15 | Wyndham Grand Hotel Downtown, 600 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Attorney Christian A. Farmakis will be the moderator for Transaction Preparedness: How to Prepare Your Company for Any Type of Deal at Smart Business Dealmakers Conference, March 5, 2020. No matter what type of M&A transaction you’re looking to do, being prepared comes down to three areas — your finances, operations and people. This group of entrepreneurs and experts will offer a deep dive into how to make sure you’re checking the right boxes before you go to market with a deal.
For more information or to register, click here.

2020 PMAA Annual Conference
2020-08-31 10:00 - 2020-09-02 14:30 | PA
Attorney John McCreary will co-present “Medical Marijuana: Workplace Implications” during the 2020 PMAA Annual Conference on Monday, August 31, 2020. This presentation will review employment law, trends in cases from Pennsylvania and elsewhere, and explore the issues created by the Medical Marijuana Act. For more information, click here.

Shale Insight 2020
2020-09-29 10:00 - 2020-10-01 12:45 | Webinar
Babst Calland joins the Marcellus Shale Coalition for Shale Insight 2020, September 29-October 1, 2020. Celebrating its 10th anniversary in a new virtual event format, Shale Insight offers attendees, exhibitors and sponsors unprecedented access to the insights of industry-leading CEOs, high level elected and other public officials and expert thought leaders across the spectrum, all of whom play a critical role in crafting the public policy and technical landscape that defines shale gas development around the world. Learn from insightful technical and public affairs sessions, national keynote addresses, and the most relevant topic discussions affecting the industry today to jump ahead of the competition and gain that inside edge directly from the industry’s most influential leaders and innovators.
Attorneys Lisa Bruderly and Keith Coyle will be panelists for “Pipeline Development: Legal Challenges and Federal Permitting Issues.” Join leading legal and industry analysts for an insightful panel discussion focusing on the current legal challenges and federal permitting issues facing pipeline projects. Timely topics to be examined include the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision on pipeline crossings beneath the Appalachian Trail, court challenges and proposed changes to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Nationwide Permit 12 , revisions to 401 water quality certification requirements and the proposed definition of “habitat” under the Endangered Species Act regulations.
Attorneys Kevin Garber and Jean Mosites will be panelists for “Water and Waste Handling: Studies and Stories.” This session will discuss the trends in water and waste storage, transport, recycling and disposal practices across the Tri-state area. Join industry and legal analysts as they provide an overview of the latest state and federal regulatory developments, and how those developments intersect with current industry pressures. Panelists also will discuss and provide expert analysis on the results of produced water studies by USEPA and the Marcellus Shale Coalition.
Lisa Bruderly
Keith Coyle
Kevin Garber
Jean Mosites

EMLF’s 41st Annual Institute & Fall Symposium
2020-10-13 10:00 - 2020-10-17 12:00 | Webinar
Babst Calland joins the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for its 41st Annual Institute & Fall Symposium, October 13,-17 2020.
Don Bluedorn
Attorney Donald Bluedorn will co-present “Ethics: Implicit Bias in the Law Firm Setting.” Implicit Bias refers to when we have attitudes toward people or associate stereotypes without our conscious knowledge based on factors such as race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and age. This presentation will address how discrimination is viewed in the model ethical rules, the ABA efforts to emphasize discrimination as professional misconduct, the recent Bostock decision extending employment protections to LGBTQ persons, and answer questions such as how does implicit/unknown bias affect hiring and other personnel decisions? How do implicit biases become subjective factors that influence objective employee evaluation categories? (e.g. associates may be evaluated based on an objective standard of hours billed, but how do partner biases influence the work they are given and projects they are involved in that then generate these hours?). What are best practices for addressing implicit bias in yourself and in the workplace?
Attorneys Ben Clapp, Julie Domike and Kevin Garber will co-present “Implications of Growing Climate Change Momentum for the Energy Industry.” Increased public concern about addressing climate change has resulted in a building momentum of political and public pressure to transition to a low-carbon economy. This pressure has spurred novel litigation theories, far-reaching legislative proposals, shareholder activism, corporate climate change policies and other business responses. This program will address:

Some of the sources of this this pressure – lenders, investors, insurers
Key U.S. legal decisions and ongoing litigation related to climate change
Prominent federal and state legislation (including recent developments the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative in the northeast states),
How corporations in the energy industry are reacting – corporate sustainability announcements and goals, SEC filings, restructuring and divestitures

Ben Clapp
Julie Domike
Kevin Garber

For more information, click here.

SEER's 28th Fall Conference
2020-10-19 - 2020-10-27 | Webinar
Babst Calland joins the American Bar Association’s Section of Environment, Energy and Resources (SEER) for its 28th Fall Conference, October 19-27, 2020. SEER’s Fall Conference is the premier forum for environmental, energy, and resources lawyers: a meeting place where practitioners can find the most current and sophisticated analyses of the complicated issues facing their practice. This year’s program will be held virtually and will offer the exceptional educational sessions, networking, keynote presentations, and sponsor access the conference is known for. For more information, click here.

2020 Annual Environmental Conference
2020-10-28 08:00 - 2020-10-29 12:30 | Webinar
Attorney Colleen Grace Donofrio will present “Surviving Investigations and Facility Inspections” during PA Chamber of Business and Industry’s 2020 Environmental Conference on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. It is critical that companies are adequately prepared for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) inspections to avoid violations and compliance-related fines. Colleen will discuss:

How to prepare for an inspection if you receive an early notice, what to do during the inspection, and how to analyze results of the inspection.
A company’s rights during an inspection with emphasis on unannounced inspections.
Best practices to swiftly take corrective action to ensure compliance.

48th Annual West Virginia Mining Symposium
2021-01-12 | PA
Babst Calland joins the West Virginia Coal Association for its 48th Annual West Virginia Mining Symposium on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. For more information, click here.

Smart Business Dealmakers Conference - M&A in a Post-COVID World
2021-03-04 08:30 - 14:00 | Webinar
Babst Calland joins Smart Business for its Dealmakers Conference, “M&A in a Post-COVID World,” on Thursday, March 4, 2021. Attorney Chris Farmakis will be the moderator for the panel on “Deal Preparedness for Buyers and Sellers: From Pre-Deal to Post-Closing.” Whether a buyer or seller, deal preparedness starts well before an actual transaction and ends well after closing. Being prepared comes down to being informed and ready. A group of entrepreneurs and industry-seasoned service providers offer a deep dive into how to make sure you’re checking the right boxes before you go to market—during the deal and post-close.
The Dealmakers Conference connects thousands of local dealmakers – from middle-market CEOs to top investors and lenders to leading M&A advisers. With sessions ranging from raising capital to buying and selling companies to alternative asset investing, this conference covers the breadth of the M&A landscape and will focus on the pandemic’s impact on dealmaking. For more information, click here.

Renewable Gas in the Energy Industry
2021-03-23 07:45 - 2021-03-24 23:30 | Webinar
On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, Attorney Jim Curry will present “U.S. RNG & Hydrogen Regulatory Frameworks: Opportunities & Challenges,” at EUCI’s Renewable Gas in the Energy Industry Conference. Topics include:

Federal regulatory frameworks for hydrogen and RNG
Areas of clarity versus regulatory uncertainties that may cause delay
Options for closing the gaps

2nd Annual Hydrogen Markets Americas Virtual Conference
2021-05-05 12:00 - 2021-05-06 17:00 | Webinar
On Thursday, May 6, 2021, Attorney Jim Curry will be the moderator for “Regional Initiatives to Support the Growth of Hydrogen” during the 2nd Annual Hydrogen Markets Americas Virtual Conference. Topics include:

What are the scenarios for growth of hydrogen?
How much will depend on federal energy policy in the U.S.?
Potential for green hydrogen production in the U.S. and Canada
Views from different states and regions: advancing hydrogen in the Gulf Coast and Northeast
Canada’s initiatives and ties to existing industries

For more information, click here.

2021 PIOGA Spring Meeting
2021-05-19 08:00 - 19:00 | Rivers Casino
Attorneys Kevin Garber and Jean Mosites will co-present “Pipeline Pitfalls – Legal Challenges & Obstacles” during the 2021 PIOGA Spring Meeting on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. For more information, click here.
Kevin Garber
Jean Mosites

Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia's Annual Meeting
2021-06-09 12:00 - 2021-06-11 16:00 | PA
Babst Calland joins the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia for its Annual Meeting, June 9-11, 2021. For more information, click here.

EMLF’s 42nd Annual Institute
2021-06-20 14:00 - 2021-06-22 16:30 | Peabody Hotel, 118 S. Second Street, Memphis, TN, 38103
Babst Calland joins the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for its 42nd Annual Institute, June 20-22, 2021.
Attorney Jim Curry will be a co-panelist for “Carbon Capture/Storage.” Many policymakers advocate widespread use of carbon capture and storage (CCS) to help address climate change. Investors are starting to evaluate CCS projects and several states have promulgated CCS regulations or are considering such rules. These developments are important to several segments of the energy industry—oil & gas, coal, and electricity generation. This panel will address:

When mineral interests have been severed, who has authority to authorize CCS—the surface owner or mineral owner?
How will CCS projects affect rights and duties of oil and gas lessees?
What regulations govern CCS and what is happening on the regulatory front?
What tax incentives exist to incentivize CCS?
What distinctions do property law, regulations, and tax law make between enhanced oil recovery projects that incidentally sequester carbon and projects for carbon disposal?

For more information, click here.

2021 GO-WV Summer Meeting
2021-08-01 10:00 - 2021-08-03 22:00 | The Greenbrier, 300 W Main St. , White Sulphur Springs , WV, 24986, United States
Babst Calland joins GO-WV for its Summer Meeting, August 1-3, 2021. For more information, click here.

12th Law of Shale Plays Conference
2021-09-15 09:25 - 2021-09-16 15:25 | Virtual
Babst Calland joins the Institute for Energy Law and the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) at the 12th Law of Shale Plays Conference, September 15-16, 2021. Focused on legal issues related to the shale plays in the United States, this conference brings together clients, attorneys, professional landmen, and other professionals to learn and discuss important cases, concepts, and trends. In addition, the conference features multiple networking opportunities with other attendees.
Attorney Jennifer Hicks will be the moderator for “In-House Counsel Panel.” This panel of senior industry lawyers will address the concerns of general counsel in operating and developing shale plays and getting products to market.
For more information, click here.

Shale Insight 2021
2021-09-28 17:00 - 2021-09-30 14:00 | PA
Babst Calland joins the Marcellus Shale Coalition for Shale Insight 2021, September 28-30, 2021. Shale Insight offers participants unprecedented interaction with industry-leading CEOs, elected officials and thought leaders, all of whom play a critical role in crafting the public policy and technical landscape that defines shale gas development around the world. Insightful technical and public affairs sessions, national keynote addresses, and networking receptions will provide attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors unique access to the industry’s most influential leaders and innovators.
Attorney Jim Curry will lead the “Hydrogen Opportunities for the Natural Gas Industry” panel. Hydrogen has emerged as a potential solution to address unprecedented decarbonization demands from investors, customers and governments. It has applications as a fuel, an energy storage medium and as a means to reduce carbon emissions from various industrial and transportation sectors. The natural gas industry is well-positioned to leverage its expertise and infrastructure to take a leading role on hydrogen. This session will provide listeners with the basics on hydrogen, its many potential uses, the legal framework of how hydrogen production, transportation and use are regulated, and how they fit within the natural gas industry.
Attorney Kevin Garber will lead the “Timely Considerations for Carbon Capture and Storage” panel. Stakeholders are more interested than ever in carbon reductions, and CCS is critical to meeting those needs. But significant challenges remain. This session will address the latest technical information, legal and regulatory obstacles, and business issues, including the status of Section 45Q credits in the U.S. tax code, related to CCS development.
For more information, click here.
Jim Curry
Kevin Garber

University of Charleston's Women and the Law Conference
2021-10-11 09:00 - 16:15 | PA
Babst Calland joins the University of Charleston for its Women and the Law Conference titled “When There are Nine” on Monday, October 11, 2021. This conference is an informational opportunity for those considering a career in law and will address issues of equity, inclusion, advancement, and leadership. State Supreme Court justices, legal advocates, practicing attorneys, and others will offer a unique perspective on women and the law. Special guests will include a wide range of professionals in the field of law, including a US District Court judge, attorneys from several area firms, legal advocates from Mountain State Justice and Legal Aid, and those who have taken their law degree in unexpected directions. For more information, click here.

EMLF’s Fall Symposium
2021-10-12 20:00 - 2021-10-14 20:00 | Hilton Lexington/Downtown, 369 W Vine St. , Lixington, KY, 40507, United States
Babst Calland joins the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for its Fall Symposium, October 12,-14 2021.
On Wednesday, October 13, US Senator Shelley Moore Capito will participate in a conversation with her son, Moore Capito, a Babst Calland Shareholder and member of the West Virginia House of Delegates, about the bipartisan infrastructure bill and other legislative priorities, and their potential impact on the energy industry.
Also on Wednesday, October 13, Attorney Steve Silverman will present “An Update on the Ohio Dormant Mineral Act and Marketable Title Act,” covering recent litigation concerning the Ohio Dormant Mineral Act and Marketable Title Act, including the Ohio Supreme Court ruling in Erickson v. Morrison, and a discussion of best practices as a result of ongoing litigation and unresolved issues.
For more information, click here.
Moore Capito
Steve Silverman

SEER's 29th Fall Conference
2021-10-13 11:00 - 2021-10-15 16:30 | Virtual
Babst Calland joins the American Bar Association’s Section of Environment, Energy and Resources (SEER) for its 29th Fall Conference, October 13-15, 2021. SEER’s Fall Conference is the premier forum for environmental, energy, and resources lawyers: a meeting place where practitioners can find the most current and sophisticated analyses of the complicated issues facing their practice. This year’s program will be held virtually and will offer the exceptional educational sessions, networking, keynote presentations, and sponsor access the conference is known for. For more information, click here.
