Presentations
24th Annual Amen Corner Senator John Heinz Law Enforcement Awards Luncheon
DoubleTree Hotel, Green Tree 500 Mansfield Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesBabst Calland joins Amen Corner for its 24th Annual Senator John Heinz Law Enforcement Awards Luncheon on Friday, November 1, 2024. This event pays tribute to the men and women of law enforcement who have gone above an beyond in making our communities safer and honors those officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice. For more information, click here.
Countdown to Compliance: Navigating FinCEN’s Beneficial Ownership Reporting Obligations by Year-End
Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh 329 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAttorneys Susanna Bagdasarova and Chris Farmakis will present "Countdown to Compliance: Navigating FinCEN’s Beneficial Ownership Reporting Obligations by Year-End" to the the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) on Thursday, November 7, 2024. With a January 1, 2025 compliance deadline looming, business entities must understand their compliance obligations under the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Rule, promulgated under the Corporate Transparency Act....
Land Use Institute 2024
WebinarAttorney Michael Korns will be a presenter for "Validity Challenges for Unique and Evolving Land Uses" during the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's Land Use Institute 2024 on Monday, November 18, 2024. When a municipality has not updated its zoning and land use ordinances to accommodate new uses, or to provide for new models of existing uses, it may be subject to challenge as exclusionary. This session will explore the grounds for...
A-Z on AI!
Zoom WebinarAttorney Susanna Bagdasarova will join a distinguished panel for the Pennsylvania Coalition for Civil Justice Reform's "A-Z on AI!" online course on artificial intelligence in the legal profession on Monday, December 9, 2024. Attendees will receive an overview of AI, learn about legal developments in AI, as well as the future of AI in the practice of law. In addition, they will hear the medical liability perspective on AI, how...
2024 PAAZO Fall Seminar
PSATS Education CenterMunicipal Attorney Morgan Madden will present a "Zoning and Code Enforcement Procedure Refresher" at the 2024 PAAZO Fall Seminar on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. This session will be a step-by-step guide on the procedures that must be followed in enforcing zoning and other municipal ordinances. This discussion will begin with a short reminder on what must be included in common types of notices of violation and the differences in procedure...
Pipeline Safety in a Nutshell
Zoom WebinarPipeline & HazMat Safety Attorney Keith Coyle will present "Pipeline Safety in a Nutshell" to the Pennsylvania Bar Association during its Environmental and Energy Law Committee's Lunch and Learn on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. This presentation will cover the critical features of the Pipeline Safety Act, including the roles and responsibilities of PHMSA and its state partners, the effect of the statute’s federal preemption provision and the process for prescribing...
Smart Business Dealmakers Conference – The Middle-Market M&A Conference
Wyndham Grand Hotel Downtown 600 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesBabst Calland joins Smart Business for its Dealmakers Conference, “The Middle-Market M&A Conference,” on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Corporate and Commercial Attorney Kevin Wills will be a moderator for “Settling Into the Current Deal Paradigm.” If you're considering taking your company to market for any type of M&A transaction you've likely noticed we've entered a time with more uncertainty, greater volatility, and more stringent due diligence. What does that mean...
2025 OOGA Annual Meeting
Hilton Columbus at Easton 3900 Chagrin Dr. , Columbus, OH, United StatesBabst Calland joins the Ohio Oil & Gas Association (OOGA) for its Annual Meeting, March 5-7, 2025. Environmental Attorneys Robert Stonestreet and Mackenzie Moyer will present an "Overview of NEPA and PFAS, Two Federal Environmental Issues Impacting the Oil and Gas Industry." For more information, click here. Robert Stonestreet Mackenzie Moyer
Shale Industry & Manufacturing Supply Chain Forum
Babst Calland joins Shale Power for its Shale Industry & Manufacturing Supply Chain Forum on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. This Forum will feature industry representatives, local and regional manufacturers, energy leaders, and companies involved in the shale supply chain, including Attorney Moore Capito. For more information, please click here.
ABA SEER’s 54th Spring Conference
Loews Philadelphia Hotel 1200 Market Street, Philadelphia, United StatesBabst Calland joins the American Bar Association’s Section of Environment, Energy and Resources (SEER) for its 54th Spring Conference, March 26-29, 2025. The Spring Conference brings top practitioners, experts, and thought leaders together for a deep dive into some of the most compelling and timely topics in the field of environment, energy, and resources law. Environmental Attorney Christina Puhnaty will serve as the moderator for "All the Latest HAPpenings: The...
PBI’s 2025 Environmental Law Forum
Harrisburg Hilton & Towers One North Second Street, Harrisburg, PA, United StatesBabst Calland joins the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) for its 2024 Environmental Law Forum, April 9-10, 2025. The following attorneys will be presenters: Jim Chen - "Development of Critical Minerals" This session will discuss why domestic minerals are important for America’s energy future, existing policies, and the potential direction of future growth in the new energy era. Kathy Condo - "Expert Witnesses: Effective Use" Expert witnesses are critical in most...
2025 PIOGA Spring Meeting
Rivers CasinoEnvironmental Attorney Gary Steinbauer will provide a “Regulatory Update” during PIOGA’s Spring Meeting on Thursday, April 17, 2025. For more information, click here.
Has A Company Executive or Employee Misbehaved? – Ethical Internal Investigations of Company Personnel
PNC Park Left Field LoungeAttorney Kevin Douglass will present “Has A Company Executive or Employee Misbehaved? – Ethical Internal Investigations of Company Personnel” at the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel’s (ACC) Spring Training on Thursday, April 24, 2025. An employee or third party accuses your company’s officer, executive or employee of misconduct. When faced with an allegation that can potentially expose your company to legal, financial and reputational harm, it is...
2024 ABA Litigation Section Annual Conference
Hilton Chicago 720 South Michigan Avenue, IL, United StatesBabst Calland joins the American Bar Association (ABA) for its 2025 Litigation Section Annual Conference, April 30-May 2, 2025. 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. Litigation Attorney Joseph Schaeffer will serve as the moderator for the session "Using Artificial Intelligence in Discovery & Motion Practice." This panel of e-Discovery...
Shale 2.0: Learn the Facts About Upstream, Midstream and Downstream
HybridBabst Calland joins the Marcellus Shale Coalition for Shale 2.0: Learn the Facts About Upstream, Midstream and Downstream on Thursday, May 1, 2025. During this seminar, professional experts will educate attendees on the upstream, midstream, and downstream industry segments with a focus on practical knowledge and applications for professional development and business growth. This comprehensive overview offers a learning experience for industry newcomers as well as a refresher for seasoned...
Update on PHMSA’s Leak Detection and Repair Rule
Zoom WebinarOn Wednesday, May 14, 2025, Pipeline and HazMat Safety Attorney Lee Banse will provide an "Update on PHMSA's Leak Detection and Repair Rule" to the Ohio Oil and Gas Association. This presentation will provide an overview of the Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s (PHMSA) leak detection and repair (LDAR) rulemaking efforts to date. In particular, Lee will discuss the current status of the rule under the Trump administration and...
Siting Renewable Energy Projects and Transmission Infrastructure
Denver Marriott WestminsterBabst Calland joins The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law for its Special Institute on Siting Renewable Energy Projects and Transmission Infrastructure, May 29-30, 2025. Attorney Blaine Lucas will serve as a panelist for "Trends and Challenges in Local Government Permitting and State Responses." This panel will provide a broad survey of the current local government regulatory landscape for renewable energy projects, including local government efforts to discourage or...
EMLF’s 46th Annual Institute
Westin Nashville 807 Clark Place, Nashville, TN, United StatesBabst Calland joins the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for its 46th Annual Institute, June 8-10, 2025. Litigation Attorney Kathy Condo will serve as a panelist for "A Deep Dive in to Class Action and Multidistrict Litigation." This panel will look at how the rise of class action and multidistrict litigation has impacted not only the energy industry, but other industries that have similarly been influenced by this litigation...
AWMA’s 118th Annual Conference and Exhibition
Raleigh Convention CenterBabst Calland joins the Air & Waste Management Association (A&WMA) for its 118th Annual Conference and Exhibition, June 10-12. 2025. As the premier global event for environmental management, technology, and regulation, ACE 2025 will address critical topics such as new regulations and policy, air monitoring and measurements, clean technology, sustainable energy futures, PFAS, green transportation solutions, and ESG approaches and reporting. Hot topics include the environmental impact of electric vehicles and battery energy storage,...
EMLF Special Institute: Bridging Traditional and Renewable Energy Practice
Westin Nashville 807 Clark Place, Nashville, TN, United StatesBabst Calland joins the Energy and Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for its Special Institute on Bridging Traditional and Renewable Energy Practice, June 10-11, 2025. Attorney Jim Curry will present an "Update on Hydrogen Development." This presentation will provide an update on hydrogen development initiatives in Appalachia, with a focus on emerging projects, infrastructure investments, and regional policy support. Key challenges and opportunities in scaling hydrogen production and distribution across the...