Presentations
Navigating the Evolving Data Privacy Landscape: Strategic Legal and Operational Considerations
Grand Hall at The Priory 614 Pressley Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesAttorneys Susanna Bagdasarova and Kristen Petrina will present “Navigating the Evolving Data Privacy Landscape: Strategic Legal and Operational Considerations” at the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel’s (ACC) Back to School: An In-House Primer on Friday, August 8, 2025. This presentation explores the rapidly evolving landscape of data privacy, highlighting how shifting regulatory frameworks, global compliance standards, and rising stakeholder expectations are reshaping business practices. The session...
16th Appalachia Energy Law Conference
Fairmont Pittsburgh 510 Market Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United StatesBabst Calland joins the Institute for Energy Law and the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) at the 16th Appalachia Energy Law Conference (f/k/a Law of Shale Plays Conference), September 2-3, 2025. 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,...
Medical Marijuana & Employment Issues 2025
WebinarEmployment and Labor Attorney John McCreary will serve as a co-presenter for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's (PBI) webinar, "Medical Marijuana & Employment Issues 2025," on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. The Medical Marijuana Act leaves much to be interpreted as it overlaps with employer responsibility and patient rights. This CLE will reveal the nuances of the Act, reflect on caselaw as it applies to employment law, and reach-out for pro bono...
Shale Insight 2025
Bayfront Conference Center 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, PABabst Calland joins the Marcellus Shale Coalition for Shale Insight 2025, September 16-18, 2025. Shale Insight offers participants an insider’s view from the nation’s foremost energy leaders and experts on shale development, environmental protection, pipeline investment, energy driven manufacturing and jobs in demand. Attorneys Gina Buchman and Gary Steinbauer will serve as panelists for "Just Venting: Navigating the EPA’s Evolving Air Quality Standards for the Oil and Gas Industry." In...
2025 PAAZO Fall Seminar
Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/Cranberry 2000 Garden View Lane, Cranberry Township, PA, United StatesMunicipal Attorney Max Junker will present "Zoning Enforcement Best Practices" at the 2025 PAAZO Fall Seminar on Thursday, September 18, 2025. This session will make sure that your municipality is conducting its zoning enforcement matters in the most efficient, but legally proper, ways. Attendees will be given the tools that they can implement – or enhance – to make their lives easier. For more information, click here.
EMLF Special Institute: Bridging Traditional and Renewable Energy Practice
VirtualBabst Calland joins the Energy and Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for its Special Institute on Bridging Traditional and Renewable Energy Practice on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Attorney Jim Curry will present an “Update on Hydrogen and Carbon Capture.” This presentation will provide an update on federal hydrogen and carbon capture and storage (CCS) policies and how they may affect initiatives in Appalachia. Key challenges and opportunities in scaling CCS and hydrogen...
41st PA Chamber Annual Dinner
Hershey LodgeBabst Calland joins the PA Chamber of Business & Industry for its Annual Dinner on Monday, October 6, 2025. For more information, click here.
2025 EMLF Fall Symposium
Central Bank Center 430 W. Vine Street, Lexington, KY, United StatesBabst Calland joins the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for its Annual Fall Symposium, October 7-9, 2025. Employment and Labor Attorney John McCreary will present "The End of Prohibition: Marijuana Comes to the Workplace." At least 33 states have authorized the use of medical cannabis. At least 18 states have “legalized” the recreational use of cannabis. To date, federal law continues to classify cannabis as a Schedule 1 substance...
Who, What, When, and Why of Authority Rules and Regulations
WebinarMunicipal Attorneys Betsy Dupuis and Morgan Madden will present "Who, What, When, and Why of Authority Rules and Regulations" to the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Most municipal authorities in the Commonwealth have some iteration of rules and regulations to govern and guide the use of equipment, services provided, and authority-owned facilities. Sometimes these regulations simply cover the basics including fees for tapping, services, etc., and...
2025 PA Chamber’s Annual Environmental Conference
Sheraton Harrisburg HersheyEnvironmental Attorney Gary Steinbauer will co-present “Federal and State Policy Changes in Environment and Energy” at the PA Chamber of Business and Industry’s Annual Environmental Conference on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. This Conference brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to provide critical updates on environmental policy in the Commonwealth. It also explores insights and aspirations for the future of energy and infrastructure investment in Pennsylvania, as well as what that...
2025 PIOGATech – Air Quality Training
Shakespeare’s Restaurant & Pub at Olde Stonewall Golf Course 1495 Mercer Road, Ellwood, PA, United StatesEnvironmental Attorney Christina Puhnaty will present on the “Implementation of Pennsylvania’s Existing Source Rule” at the PIOGATech – Air Quality Training on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. 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.