Presentations
Shale Insight 2023
Bayfront Conference Center 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, PABabst 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...
2023 EMLF Fall Symposium
Central Bank CenterBabst 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...
The Academy for Inclusive Leadership Development II
Case Western Reserve UniversityBabst 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...
2023 Power Appalachia Symposium
AC Hotel - Canonsburg, PABabst 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.
Purchase and Sale of Environmentally Distressed Properties
Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh 329 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesOn Wednesday, November 8, 2023, Babst Calland Corporate and Commercial Attorneys Mary Binker and Ben Clapp will present "Purchase and Sale of Environmentally Distressed Properties" to the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC). This two-hour CLE that will provide an in-depth review of legal considerations associated with the purchase and sale of environmentally distressed properties from both the Purchaser and Seller’s perspectives. This program will first...
2023 PACA Annual Meeting
Hotel HersheyBabst Calland joins the Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association (PACA) on Monday, November 13, 2024 for its Annual Meeting. Attorney Kevin Garber will lead a breakout session covering an update on case law since the 2022 Annual Meeting that could impact PACA members. He will also offer his insights on the Interim Final Environmental Justice Policy and what that means for the industry. Attorney Betsy Dupuis, who is the current solicitor...
2023 Annual Environmental Conference
University Club - University of PittsburghAttorneys 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
2023 PIOGATech Air Quality Compliance
The Chadwick 10545 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA, United StatesAttorney Kevin Garber will give an “Environmental Justice Policy Update” at the PIOGATech – Air Quality Compliance Technical Seminar on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the factors that influence air emissions, an overview of the regulations as they relate to oil and gas operations, compliance, and testing methods. For more information, click here.
Preparation for Zoning Hearings Post Brookview Solar: How the Commonwealth Court’s Recent Decision Changed What you Need to Bring to Win
Zoom WebinarAttorney Anna Skipper Jewart will present "Preparation for Zoning Hearings Post Brookview Solar: How the Commonwealth Court’s Recent Decision Changed What You Need to Bring to Win" to Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association's (PACA) members during their monthly forum meeting on Thursday, February 8, 2024. On November 30, 2023, the Commonwealth Court decided Brookview Solar I, LLC v. Mount Joy Township Board of Supervisors, No. 1055 CD 2022, 2023 WL...
2024 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 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
South Texas College of Law HoustonBabst 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...
EMLF’s Careers in Energy Program
Duquesne UniversityAttorney Christina Puhnaty will serve as a panelist for the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation's (EMLF) Careers in Energy Program on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Each year EMLF brings a panel of energy law practitioners to its member law schools to provide an opportunity for students to hear from those in the energy field and make connections with potential future employers. EMLF Staff is also in attendance to discuss EMLF’s...
2024 Annual PA Chamber Human Resources Conference
Best Western Premier The Central Hotel and Convention CenterBabst 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...
2024 Appalachian Land Institute
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/SouthpointeBabst 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.
PBI’s 2024 Environmental Law Forum
Hilton Harrisburg 1 N 2nd St., Harrisburg, PA, United StatesBabst 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...
Medical Marijuana and Hemp Law Symposium 2024
WebinarBabst Calland joins the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) for its Medical Marijuana and Hemp Law Symposium 2024 on Friday, April 12, 2024. Employment and Labor Attorney John McCreary will present "Don't Bogart That Job - Medical Marijuana in the Workplace." For more information, click here.
2024 PIOGA Spring Meeting
Rivers CasinoAttorneys Kevin Garber, Jean Mosites and Gary Steinbauer will co-present "Legal Update on Regulatory Issues” during PIOGA’s Spring Meeting on Thursday, April 18, 2024. For more information, click here. Kevin Garber Jean Mosites Gary Steinbauer
Digital Law: Navigating AI in Legal Practice
PNC Park Left Field LoungeAttorney 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...
2024 WVMEG Summit
Oglebay Resort, Wheeling, WV 465 Lodge Dr, WheelingBabst 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 &...
ACBA CLE – Befriending the Court: A Primer on Amicus Curiae Practice Before Pennsylvania Appellate Courts
Koppers Building E.P. Mellon Room 436 Seventh Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAttorney Casey Coyle will serve as a panelist for the Allegheny County Bar Association's (ACBA) "Befriending the Court: A Primer on Amicus Curiae Practice Before Pennsylvania Appellate Courts" CLE program on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. This panel will consist of experienced appellate attorneys who will discuss the fundamentals of, and best practices for, participating as an amicus curiae in appeals before Pennsylvania appellate courts. Panelists will cover procedural requirements for...