2023 ABA Litigation Section Annual Conference
2023-04-19 11:30 - 2023-04-21 14:00 (America/New_York) | Loews Atlanta Hotel
Babst Calland joins the American Bar Association (ABA) for its 2023 Litigation Section Annual Conference, April 19-21, 2023. This Conference brings together top litigation professionals from across the U.S. to discuss timely legal issues and the latest in trial advocacy, litigation strategy, and case management. Attorney Joseph Schaeffer will chair the panel on “Anatomy of a Major Discovery Project.” For more information, click here.

2023 WVMEG Summit
2023-05-01 09:00 - 2023-05-02 15:00 | Oglebay Resort, Wheeling, WV, 465 Lodge Dr, Wheeling, 26003
Babst Calland joins the West Virginia Manufacturers Association (WVMA) for its 2023 WVMEG Summit, May 1-2, 2023. This regional, annual event brings together manufacturing and energy leaders, state and local officials, economic development professionals, and friends of industry and energy from West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Summit attendees will explore the broader intersections of manufacturing and energy from power generation to downstream manufacturing development through feedstocks by created oil & natural gas and rare earth extraction. Expert presenters will provide updates and new information on a variety of issues relating to manufacturing and energy. For more information, click here.

Keystone Space Collaborative Second Annual Conference
2023-06-01 08:00 - 2023-06-02 17:00 | Sheraton Pittsburgh Station Square, 300 W Station Square Dr. , Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
The Keystone Space Collaborative will be hosting their 2nd Annual Conference to bring government, industry, academia and regional talent together again in Pittsburgh. In addition to inter/nationally-renowned keynote speakers and panelists, the conference will expand to showcase member companies, organizations and individuals; and provide curated connection opportunities; as well as other new content.
For more information, click here.

2023 AAPL Annual Meeting
2023-06-14 08:00 - 2023-06-17 23:00 | Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach
Babst Calland joins AAPL for its Annual Meeting, June 14-17, 2023. For more information, click here.

EMLF’s 44th Annual Institute
2023-06-18 12:00 - 2023-06-20 12:30 | The Charleston Place
Babst Calland joins the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for its 44th Annual Institute, June 18-20, 2023.
Litigation Attorneys Katrina Bowers, Josh Snyder and Austin Rogers will present “Devil’s Advocate: Crossing the Line of Zealous Advocacy.” 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.
Pipeline Attorney Keith Coyle will present “New Federal Gathering Line Regulations.” The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration issued a final rule in November 2021 prescribing new safety standards and reporting requirements for onshore gas gathering lines. In this session, Keith, a former PHMSA Attorney Advisor who represented two pipeline trade organizations during the rulemaking process and in subsequent litigation, will provide an overview of the new requirements. As part of his discussion, he will review the criteria that determine whether an onshore gas gathering line meets the definition of a newly regulated Type C gathering line, as well as the regulatory requirements that apply to these types of pipelines. Keith will also cover the requirements that apply to reporting-only Type R gathering lines and some of the other key provisions in the new rules, including the process for obtaining authorization to use composite pipe material in Type C lines.
For more information, click here.
Katrina Bowers
Keith Coyle
Austin Rogers
Josh Snyder

69th Annual Natural Resources and Energy Law Institute
2023-07-20 08:30 - 2023-07-22 12:00 | Grand America Hotel, 555 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT, 84111, United States
Babst Calland joins The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law (FRNEL) for its 69th Annual Natural Resources and Energy Law Institute, July 20-22, 2023. Attorney Blaine Lucas will present “NIMBY Déjà Vu – Local Government Roadblocks to the Energy Transition.”
The Institute this year features more than 60 speakers from academia, industry, private practice, government, and other organizations. It opens with a General Session on Thursday morning, followed by separate sections on Oil & Gas and Landman’s Issues, Renewable Energy and Electricity, Mining, Public Lands and Indian Law, Environmental Law, International Law, Water Law, and Corporate Counsel Issues. For more information, click here.

2023 West Virginia Aviation Conference
2023-07-30 10:00 - 2023-08-01 10:30 | Canaan Valley Resort and Conference Center
Babst Calland joins the West Virginia Airport Managers Association for its annual West Virginia Aviation Conference, July 30-August 1, 2023. For more information, click here.

2nd Annual Marcellus Shale Water Business Update
2023-08-08 17:00 - 2023-08-09 18:30 | The Westin Pittsburgh, 1000 Penn Avenue, PA, 15222, United States
Babst Calland joins the Oilfield Water Connection for its 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. Attorney Jean Mosites will serve as a co-panelist for “Legal & Regulatory Trends.” For more information, click here.

WVCA Annual Membership Meeting
2023-08-10 - 2023-08-12 | The Greenbrier, 300 W Main St. , White Sulphur Springs , WV, 24986, United States
Babst Calland joins the West Virginia Coal Association for its Annual Membership Meeting, August 10-12, 2023. For more information, click here.

2023 GO-WV Summer Meeting
2023-08-13 10:00 - 2023-08-15 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 13-15, 2023. For more information, click here.

14th Appalachia Energy Law Conference
2023-09-06 17:30 - 2023-09-07 17:15 | Omni William Penn Hotel, 530 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Babst Calland joins the Institute for Energy Law and the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) at the 14th Appalachia Energy Law Conference (f/k/a Law of Shale Plays Conference), September 6-7, 2023. Focused on legal issues related to onshore energy production, primarily oil and gas production in Appalachia, 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 Chelsea Heinz will be a co-panelist for the “Pooling and Unitization in Appalachia: The Status and the Legal Issues You Should Know” session. This panel will review and discuss recent decisions, rulings, determinations, and pending legislation related to pooling and unitization for oil and gas development in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia.
Attorney Gary Steinbauer will be a co-panelist for the “Federal and State Oil and Gas Air Regulatory Update” session. This presentation will discuss the ever-changing legal and regulatory landscape related to air emissions from the oil and gas industry. Panelists will unpack and discuss a recently finalized suite of regulations that Pennsylvania has adopted for sources of air emissions at natural gas well sites, certain compressor stations, and natural gas processing plants. This presentation will also cover new federal requirements that the U.S. EPA has proposed to regulate both volatile organic compounds and methane emissions from the oil and natural gas industry.
For more information, click here.
Chelsea Heinz
Gary Steinbauer

2023 WV Brownfields & Main Street Conference
2023-09-12 08:00 - 2023-09-14 14:00 | Oglebay Resort, Wheeling, WV, 465 Lodge Dr, Wheeling, 26003
Attorney Matt Wood will be a co-panelist for “PFAS” during the 2023 WV Brownfields & Main Street Conference, September 12-14, 2023. For more information, click here.

Shale Insight 2023
2023-09-26 11:30 - 2023-09-28 14:30 | Bayfront Conference Center, 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, PA, 16507
Babst Calland joins the Marcellus Shale Coalition for Shale Insight 2023, September 26-28, 2023. 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.
Attorneys Jim Curry and Kevin Garber will be co-panelists for “Hydrogen and CCS Keep on Rolling: What the Latest Developments Mean for the Natural Gas Industry.” From the proposed development of Appalachian hydrogen hubs to the increasing number of carbon capture projects and permit applications throughout the country, national and regional interest in the development of hydrogen as an energy source and the use of CCS for decarbonization is continuing to expand rapidly. This panel will provide an update on the many significant developments in hydrogen and CCS that have occurred in 2023, including the latest developments on the funding of hydrogen hubs, the generation of hydrogen and the market for off-takers, CO2 and hydrogen pipeline regulation and permitting, and primacy for UIC permitting of injection wells.
Attorneys Ben Clapp and Jean Mosites will be co-panelists for “Legal and Technical Frameworks related to PFAS Contamination.” 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.
For more information, click here.
Jim Curry
Kevin Garber
Ben Clapp
Jean Mosites

2023 EMLF Fall Symposium
2023-10-10 20:00 - 2023-10-12 14:00 | Central Bank Center, 430 W. Vine Street, Lexington, KY, 40507, United States
Babst Calland joins the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for its Annual Fall Symposium, October 10-12, 2023.
Pipeline Attorney Keith Coyle will present “PHMSA LDAR Rulemaking: What’s Proposed and What’s Next.” On May 18, 2023, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register that includes significant changes to the reporting requirements in 49 C.F.R. Part 191 and safety standards in 49 C.F.R. Parts 192 for gas pipeline facilities. PHMSA proposed these changes primarily to address certain provisions in the Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety Act of 2020, including a congressional mandate to establish new leak detection and repair (LDAR) requirements for gas distribution lines, transmission lines, and certain gathering lines. In this session, Keith will provide an overview of the key provisions in the proposed LDAR rule and discuss the next steps in the rulemaking process. He will also discuss the potential for subsequent administrative and judicial review of any final LDAR rules prescribed by PHMSA. For more information, click here.

The Academy for Inclusive Leadership Development II
2023-10-19 11:00 - 2023-10-21 16:45 | Case Western Reserve University
Babst Calland joins Case Western Reserve University School of Law for The Academy for Inclusive Leadership Development II, October 19-21, 2023. This year’s topics include structural bias (race, gender, sexual and gender identity, ability, ethnicity), the science of bias, cultural intelligence, triggers and micro-aggressions, the economics of law practice, performing organizational assessments, building diverse work teams and inclusive practices in organizations, laws impacting DEIB, transformational leadership, and organizational management. Several of the Academy faculty will be guest lecturers or presenters, experts in their relevant fields, including DEI and leadership education. Attorney Jim Chen will be the facilitator for “In-House Counsel Perspectives” and a co-panelist for “Asian Identity.” For more information, click here.

2023 Power Appalachia Symposium
2023-10-20 07:30 - 17:00 | AC Hotel – Canonsburg, PA
Babst Calland joins the Appalachian Pipeliners Association for its 2023 Power Appalachia Symposium on Friday, October 20, 2023. During this symposium, leaders from top industry players will converge to discuss DEI, Regulations, Endangered Species, PHMSA, Renewable Energy and more. Pipeline Attorney Brianne Kurdock will present “The Changing World of PHMSA Regulations for Gathering and Transmission Lines.” For more information, click here.

2023 Annual Environmental Conference
2023-11-15 08:00 - 15:30 | University Club – University of Pittsburgh
Attorneys Lisa Bruderly and Gary Steinbauer will present a “Stormwater Update” during the PA Chamber of Business and Industry’s 2023 Annual Environmental Conference on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. For more information, click here.
Lisa Bruderly
Gary Steinbauer

Leadership West Virginia’s 16th Annual State of the State Reception
2024-01-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Charleston Marriott Town Center, 200 Lee St. E, Charleston, WV, 25301, United States
Babst Calland joins Leadership West Virginia on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, following the State of the State address at the Charleston Town Center Marriott for its 16th Annual State of the State Reception. For more information, click here.

2024 OOGA Annual Meeting
2024-03-06 13:00 - 2024-03-08 13:00 | Hilton Columbus at Easton, 3900 Chagrin Dr. , Columbus, OH, 43219, United States
Babst Calland joins the Ohio Oil & Gas Association (OOGA) for its Annual Meeting, March 6-8, 2024. Pipeline Attorney Keith Coyle will be a co-presenter for “Oil and Gas Blitz.” For more information, click here.

FNREL Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage Special Institute
2024-03-07 - 2024-03-08 | South Texas College of Law Houston
Babst Calland joins the Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law (FNREL) for it’s Special Institute on Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage, March 7-8, 2024. Attorney Jim Curry will co-present “CO2 Pipeline Safety Regulation.” The U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and its state partners have administered a safety regulatory program for CO2 pipelines for decades. With the prospect of substantial growth in the CO2 pipeline network, PHMSA is evaluating whether its existing regulatory frameworks are adequate. This presentation will explore existing safety regulatory frameworks, technical considerations, and how the buildout of a national low-carbon pipeline network may be impacted by existing and future safety regulation. The presenters will also address carbon-intensity-based opposition to CO2 pipelines and regulatory considerations for conversions of hydrocarbon infrastructure to CO2 service. For more information, click here.

2024 Annual PA Chamber Human Resources Conference
2024-03-21 08:00 - 15:30 | Best Western Premier The Central Hotel and Convention Center
Babst Calland joins the PA Chamber of Business and Industry for its Annual Human Resources Conference on Thursday, March 21, 2024. This event will feature updates from state and federal experts on the latest human resources laws and discussions on leading human resources topics that you can apply to your day-to-day operations. Attorney John McCreary will be a co-presenter for “Medical and Recreational Marijuana — Understanding the Legal Landscape.” For more information, click here.

50th Annual Mining Symposium
2024-03-26 09:00 - 2024-03-27 16:00 | Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center
Babst Calland joins the West Virginia Coal Association for its 50th Annual Mining Symposium, March 26-27, 2024. For more information, click here.

ABA SEER’s 53rd Spring Conference
2024-04-03 11:30 - 17:15 | Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago
Babst Calland joins the American Bar Association’s Section of Environment, Energy and Resources (SEER) for its 53rd Spring Conference, April 3-5, 2024. The Spring Conference brings together leading practitioners, including state and federal regulators, leading scholars, and in-house counsel. Each day will kick off with a plenary session diving into key topics: one on forthcoming Supreme Court decisions that could reshape environmental law, and one on the evolution of EPA’s enforcement tools. A special track of panels will also focus on the challenges of regulating across multiple jurisdictions. For more information, click here.

2024 Appalachian Land Institute
2024-04-04 07:30 - 12:00 | Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/Southpointe
Babst Calland joins the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) for its 2024 Appalachian Land Institute, April 4-5, 2024. Attorney Susanna Bagdasarova will present “Understanding the Basics of Artificial Intelligence.” For more information, click here.

19th Pipeline Technology Conference
2024-04-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Estrel Berlin, Convention Center, Sonnenallee 225, 12057 Berlin, Germany
Babst Calland Energy Attorney Keith Coyle will be the featured lecturer at the 19th Pipeline Technology Conference, Europe’s leading conference and exhibition for the pipeline industry, on April 8, 2024 in Berlin, Germany. Keith will provide an overview of the laws and regulations for ensuring the safety of gas pipelines, hazardous liquid and carbon dioxide (CO2) pipelines, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in the United States.
Click here, to view additional details about the seminar.

PBI’s 2024 Environmental Law Forum
2024-04-10 09:00 - 2024-04-11 16:15 | Hilton Harrisburg, 1 N 2nd St., Harrisburg, PA, 17101, United States
Babst Calland joins the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) for its 2024 Environmental Law Forum, April 10-11, 2024. The following attorneys will be presenters:
Gina Falaschi Buchman (“Basics of Federal and Pennsylvania Air Pollution Regulation”);
Betsy Dupuis (“Land Use/Zoning Law Update”);
Kevin Garber (“Planners’ Roundtable: Climate Conscious Lawyering Revisited”); and
Jean Mosites (“Climate Change Litigation: Past, Present and Future”).
Kevin Garber also served as a member of the planning team for this Forum. For more information, click here.
Gina Buchman
Betsy Dupuis
Kevin Garber
Jean Mosites

Digital Law: Navigating AI in Legal Practice
2024-04-26 08:00 - 16:30 | PNC Park Left Field Lounge
Attorney Susanna Bagdasarova will present “Digital Law: Navigating AI in Legal Practice” at the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel’s (ACC) Spring Training on Friday, April 26, 2024. The last year has been characterized by a rapid increase in the interest and awareness of artificial intelligence (AI). This session will provide an overview of the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and its implications for legal professionals. It will cover the fundamentals of artificial intelligence, recent regulatory developments, available legal AI tools, and key considerations for in-house counsel. Join the ACC as they gain insights into developing internal AI use policies and practices, navigating AI use by outside counsel, and understanding and addressing key risks associated with AI implementation by employees and third party vendors, including intellectual property, privacy, and cybersecurity. For more information, click here.

2024 ABA Litigation Section Annual Conference
2024-05-01 12:00 - 2024-05-03 13:15 | Capital Hilton Washington, DC
Babst Calland joins the American Bar Association (ABA) for its 2024 Litigation Section Annual Conference, May 1-3, 2024. This Conference brings together top litigation professionals from across the U.S. to discuss timely legal issues and the latest in trial advocacy, litigation strategy, and case management. For more information, click here.

2024 WVMEG Summit
2024-05-06 11:30 - 2024-05-07 13:30 | Oglebay Resort, Wheeling, WV, 465 Lodge Dr, Wheeling, 26003
Babst Calland joins the West Virginia Manufacturers Association (WVMA) for its 2024 WVMEG Summit, May 6-7, 2024. This regional, annual event brings together manufacturing and energy leaders, state and local officials, economic development professionals, and friends of industry and energy from West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Summit attendees will explore the broader intersections of manufacturing and energy from power generation to downstream manufacturing development through feedstocks by created oil & natural gas and rare earth extraction. Expert presenters will provide updates and new information on a variety of issues relating to manufacturing and energy.
Attorney Robert Stonestreet will serve as the moderator for “Making Steel in West Virginia & its Connection to Manufacturing.” West Virginia has a long tradition of steel making and that tradition continues today. With this panel, you will learn about steel’s connection to the mining of metallurgical coal, the importance of other manufactured resources with the production of steel, and its end use in nearly every facet of our lives, from buildings and facilities, highways and bridges, and other construction projects. For more information, click here.

42nd DTCWV Annual Meeting
2024-06-09 - 2024-06-12 | Myrtle Beach Marriott Grande Dunes
Babst Calland joins the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia (DTCWV) for its Annual Meeting, June 9-12, 2024. For more information, click here.
