2023 For Women, By Women Conference
2023-03-23 16:30 - 2023-03-24 16:30 (America/New_York) | Oglebay Resort, Wheeling, WV, 465 Lodge Dr, Wheeling, 26003
Babst Calland joins the Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia’s Women in the Law Committee for its For Women, By Women Conference, March 23-24, 2023. This Conference is a unique experience designed to help women lawyers re-energize with tools designed to expand participants’ professional and business development networks.
Jenni Hicks
Joe Bunn
Attorney Jenni Hicks serves on the Women in the Law Committee.
Attorney Joe Bunn will be a speaker for “Male Allyship: What It Is and Why It Matters.”
For more information, click here.

2023 PIOGA Spring Meeting
2023-03-23 07:45 - 19:00 | Rivers Casino
Attorney Jean Mosites will be a panelist for “Water Disposal” during PIOGA’s Spring Meeting on Thursday, March 23, 2023. For more information, click here.

2023 Appalachian Land Institute
2023-03-21 07:30 - 2023-03-22 15:30 | Hilton Garden Inn at Southpointe, 1000 Corporate Drive, Canonsburg, PA, 15317, United States
Babst Calland joins the American Association of Professional Landmen (AAPL) for its 2023 Appalachian Land Institute, March 21-22, 2023. Attorney Moore Capito will present “Energy Policy in West Virginia from the Statehouse Perspective” and Attorney Robert Stonestreet will present “The New West Virginia Unitization Process.” For more information, click here.
Moore Capito
Robert Stonestreet

PBI's 2023 Environmental Law Forum
2023-03-15 09:00 - 2023-03-16 16:15 | Hilton Harrisburg, 1 N 2nd St., Harrisburg, PA, 17101, United States
Babst Calland joins the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) for its 2023 Environmental Law Forum, March 15-16, 2023. The following attorneys will be presenters:

Keith Coyle (“Pipelines: Gas, CO2 and Hydrogen”);
Betsy Dupuis (“Land Use/Zoning Law Update”); and
Kevin Garber (“Planners’ Roundtable [ETHICS]”).

Kevin Garber also served as a member of the planning team for this Forum. For more information, click here.
Keith Coyle
Betsy Dupuis
Kevin Garber

Fore Our Future Scholarship Fundraiser
2023-03-09 18:00 - 21:00 | TopGolf, 400 Presto-Sygan Road, Bridgeville, PA, 15017, United States
Babst Calland joins Crossroads Foundation and Extra Mile Foundation for their FORE OUR FUTURE Scholarship Fundraiser on Thursday, March 9, 2023. All sponsorships and proceeds benefit hundreds of students throughout Allegheny County. For more information, click here.

WVU College of Law's National Energy and Sustainability Moot Court Competition
2023-03-02 - 2023-03-04 | WVU College of Law, 101 Law School Dr. , Morgantown , WV, 26506, United States
Babst Calland joins the West Virginia University College of Law for its National Energy & Sustainability Moot Court Competition, March 2-4, 2023. For more information, click here.

Appealing Entertainment: Pennsylvania and West Virginia Appellate Courts Round-Up
2023-02-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh, 329 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
While decisions rendered by the U.S. Supreme Court grab all the headlines, it is often the rulings issued by the state appellate courts that have a greater impact on businesses, municipalities, and other organizations. That trend continued in 2022, with the Pennsylvania and West Virginia appellate courts issuing landmark decisions on a host of topics—from oil and gas to environmental law to products liability to general civil litigation.
Join Babst Calland’s appellate attorneys as they recap the most significant Pennsylvania and West Virginia appellate decisions from last year and preview the appeals that everyone will be talking about in 2023. You don’t have to be a self-described appellate nerd to enjoy this appealing entertainment!

KECA's Annual Fundraising Banquet
2023-02-11 16:00 - 21:00 | Doubletree in Cranberry Township
Babst Calland joins the Keystone Elk Country Alliance’s (KECA) Pittsburgh Chapter for its Annual Fundraising Banquet on Saturday, February 11, 2023. For more information, click here.

2023 PBA Installation Gala
2023-02-10 | Hotel Hershey
Babst Calland joins the Pennsylvania Builders Association (PBA) for its Installation Gala on Friday, February 10, 2023. This event will honor 2023 PBA President John Olson as well as the Senior Officers, Regional Vice Presidents, Regional Legislative Officers, Professional Women in Building Council and Executive Officers Council Chairs. For more information, click here.

Smart Business Dealmakers Conference - Navigating M&A Uncertainty
2023-02-09 08:00 - 18:00 | Wyndham Grand Hotel Downtown, 600 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Babst Calland joins Smart Business for its Dealmakers Conference, “Navigating M&A Uncertainty,” on Thursday, February 9, 2023. Attorney Kevin Wills will be the moderator for “Preparing Your Company to Navigate Deals On the Angry Seas.” Are you ready to pursue M&A opportunities with rising interest rates, stricter deal terms, a tight labor market, and uncertain economic conditions? Join this group of C-suite executives and deal advisors for a rousing conversation about how to keep your organization’s M&A ship safely sailing forward amid swirling water, dark clouds, and the gathering storm.
The Smart Business Dealmakers Conference connects hundreds of local dealmakers — from middle-market CEOs to top investors and lenders to leading M&A advisers. With sessions ranging from raising capital to selling companies, this conference covers the breadth of the M&A landscape. For more information, click here.

2023 ACBA Annual Banquet
2023-02-04 17:30 - 22:00 | Rivers Casino
Babst Calland joins the Allegheny County Boroughs Association (ACBA) for its Annual Banquet on Friday, February 4, 2023. For more information, click here.

2023 GO-WV Winter Meeting
2023-01-18 07:30 - 2023-01-19 15:00 | Charleston Town Center Marriott, 200 Lee Street East, Charleston, WV, 25301, United States
Babst Calland joins GO-WV for its 2023 Winter Meeting, January 18-19, 2023. For more information, click here.

Leadership West Virginia's 15th Annual State of the State Reception
2023-01-11 19:00 - 23:00 | Charleston Marriott Town Center, 200 Lee St. E, Charleston, WV, 25301, United States
Babst Calland joins Leadership West Virginia on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, following the State of the State address at the Charleston Town Center Marriott for its 15th Annual State of the State Reception. For more information, click here.

PIOGATech – Air Quality Compliance Technical Seminar
2022-12-15 08:30 - 16:00 | The Chadwick, 10545 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA, 15090, United States
Attorney Gary Steinbauer will co-present “EPA’s Proposed Methane Supplement: What’s New, Different, & Significant?” at the PIOGATech – Air Quality Compliance Technical Seminar on Thursday, December 15, 2022. 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.

Emerging Trends in ESG
2022-12-06 08:30 - 12:15 | Webinar
On Tuesday, December 6, 2022, Attorney Gina Falaschi will present “Emerging Trends in ESG” during the Chemistry Council of New Jersey’s (CCNJ) Plant Operation Management Workshop. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues are an emerging trend across the country and the world. This presentation will cover the basics of ESG and recent developments, including the SEC’s proposed Climate Disclosure Rule released on March 21. Included in this presentation is an explanation of how greenhouse gas emissions from operations are designated as Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. This presentation also focuses on the implication of mandatory GHG reporting for both publicly-traded companies subject to the SEC’s proposed rule and privately-held companies indirectly affected by the rule. For more information, click here.

Energy Horizons Cross-Sector Collaborative
2022-12-05 11:30 - 13:00
Attorney Kevin Garber will co-present “The ‘What’ and ‘Why’ of Oversight & Liability” at the Energy Horizons Cross-Sector Collaborative’s Deep Dive Discussion on Legislative Priorities on Monday, December 5, 2022. The Energy Horizons Cross-Sector Collaborative is a partnership of energy stakeholder organizations. The Collaborative brings together over 50 public, private, and non-governmental organizations committed to leveraging CCUS and hydrogen technology to decarbonize Pennsylvania’s economy and accelerate its economic growth. The Collaborative has organized a series of three discussions on top priorities for legislative action that will help create the policy framework needed for CCUS and hydrogen investments in Pennsylvania. This is Topic 2 of 3: Oversight and Liability.

2022 Polar Bear Plunge
2022-12-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Black Moshannon State Park
Babst Calland joins the YMCA of Centre County for their annual Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, December 3, 2022. For more information, click here.

BACK DATa UP: Data Collection and Security Best Practices
2022-11-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar
Do you know what information and from what sources your company is collecting data? If you had a security incident, would you know the laws with which you need to be compliant and what procedures to follow? On Thursday, November 17, 2022, Babst Calland Attorneys Nick Faas, Ember Holmes and Audra Hutter will walk attendees through a primer on data privacy, policy and compliance issues surrounding the intake of information from various sources and offer best practices on what the state law generally requires and whether the information collected is sensitive data when they present “BACK DATa UP: Data Collection and Security Best Practices” to the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the for Corporate Counsel (ACC). For more information, click here.
Nick Faas
Ember Holmes
Audra Hutter

Signature Chefs Auction
2022-11-14 17:30 - 20:00 | The Westin Pittsburgh, 1000 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15222, United States
Babst Calland joins March of Dimes for its Signature Chefs Auction on Monday, November 14, 2022. During this event Pittsburgh’s premier culinary establishments will prepare samples of their best dishes, wines and beers, while guests enjoy a silent and live auction all to give local babies a healthy start in life. For more information, click here.

CCUS Projects & Environmental Law
2022-11-02 07:45 - 2022-11-03 11:15 | Webinar
Babst Calland joins EUCI for “CCUS Projects & Environmental Law,” November 2-3, 2022. Carbon capture, sequestration, utilization, and storage (CCUS) will be essential in meeting net zero GHG emission goals. Although Congress has accelerated CCUS as a national decarbonization strategy with billions in new investments, CCS projects still face many obstacles in the US, and current federal environmental laws and regulations may often impede progress. The permitting and regulatory approvals needed for a CCUS project are complex and may require a multitude of federal, state, and local authorizations. The precise mix of environmental permits, authorizations, and/or reviews needed will be project specific. This course will equip you with the details needed to understand the environmental regulatory requirements and landscape for a CCUS project.
Gary Steinbauer
Environmental Attorney Gary Steinbauer will present an “Introduction & Overview of Environmental Regulations Affecting CCUS.” The permitting of a CCUS project is complex and may require a combination of federal, state, and local permits or authorizations. For federal review, a project may require Clean Air Act permits, an Underground Injection Control permit, and a Clean Water Act permit, among others. For offshore projects, a CCUS project will need to comply with the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA) and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA). CCUS projects on federal lands, supported by federal funds, or that require certain federal permits and authorizations, must also comply with NEPA, Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), and the National Historic Preservation Act. CCUS developers must also navigate the complex patchwork of state and local laws and regulations.
Gary will also present “Air Quality.” The federal Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) requires reporting of greenhouse gas (GHG) data and other relevant information from large GHG emission sources, fuel and industrial gas suppliers, and carbon oxide injection sites in the US. Depending on their size and location, CCUS projects may also have to obtain certain CAA construction or operating permits. Carbon dioxide leakage from a CCUS project could result in violations of its applicable CAA permits. This session will cover:

Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program and associated CCUS reporting
Potential Clean Air Act Permits needed for a CCUS project

Chris Kuhman
Pipeline Attorney Chris Kuhman will present “Pipeline Safety.” The Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) has primary authority to regulate interstate carbon dioxide pipelines. The PHMSA’s Office of Pipeline Safety regulates the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and spill response planning for regulated pipelines.
For more information, click here.

2022 Pittsburgh Smart 50 Awards
2022-11-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Duquesne Club, 325 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Babst Calland joins Smart Business for their Pittsburgh Smart 50 Awards on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Since 2014, the Pittsburgh Smart 50 Awards recognize the top executives of the 50 smartest companies in the Greater Pittsburgh region for their ability to effectively build and lead successful organizations. All 50 winners will be honored at a special celebration, and three organizations will receive specialty awards for their achievements in three category areas – innovation, impact and sustainability. Additionally, all guests will be treated to a keynote address on what it takes to lead a successful “smart” company. For more information, click here.

2022 Annual Environmental Conference
2022-10-27 08:00 - 15:15 | Eden Resort & Suites, 222 Eden Rd., Lancaster, PA, 17601, United States
Attorney Colleen Grace Donofrio will present “Your Survival Guide for Inspections and Compliance Visits” during the PA Chamber of Business and Industry’s 2022 Annual Environmental Conference. This presentation will be an informal, interactive discussion of Best Management Practices to minimize potential enforcement, including:

Pre-Arrival Tip;
On-Site Visit Management Consideration;
Recommended Post-Visit Action; and
*NEW* Spill Plan Coverage Considerations.

For more information, click here.

PIOGATech - 2022 Water & Waste Management Training
2022-10-26 08:00 - 19:00 | Bella Sera Event Villa, 414 Morganza Road, Canonsburg, PA, 15317, United States
Attorneys Lisa Bruderly, Matt Wood and Marley Kimelman will present legal updates on Waters of the United States (WOTUS), the newly proposed regulation of PFAS (or forever chemicals) and Pennsylvania’s Environmental Justice policy (EJ) during the 2022 Water & Waste Management Training hosted by PIOGA’s Environmental Committee on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Other topics include: drill cutting management & CM recovery, regulatory updates, training on new TGD on RAD Plans and UIC Wells. For more information, click here.
Lisa Bruderly
Matt Wood
Marley Kimelman

Join Us for an Evening with Chris Stirewalt
2022-10-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center- Elk River Atrium, 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WV, 25301, United States
Join Babst Calland and the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce for a special event with West Virginia native and well-known political commentator and author Chris Stirewalt.
With two weeks to go until the election, Mr. Stirewalt will share his thoughts on the political landscape and possible outcomes, along with views from his new National Bestseller, Broken News: Why the Media Rage Machine Divides America and How to Fight Back.

PROGRAM & RECEPTION – Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center
Elk River Atrium
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
(Hosted by Babst Calland and West Virginia Chamber of Commerce)
Limited Space Available

2022 Marcellus to Market (M2M)
2022-10-19 08:00 - 19:00 | Hollywood Casino at the Meadows
Pipeline Attorney Chris Kuhman will present a “Pipeline Safety Update” during PIOGA’s 2022 Marcellus to Market (M2M) on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. M2M will explore efforts to promote manufacturing in Pennsylvania, natural gas as a transportation fuel, the future of the Appalachian Storage Hub, and the latest regarding pipelines and other means of delivering natural gas to market. M2M will also explore innovations such as blending natural gas and hydrogen in power generation, exciting local partnerships involving natural gas, and fostering the next generation of energy and manufacturing workforce.

Verland's 10th Annual Shoot for Our Stars
2022-10-10 09:00 - 14:00 | Sporting Clays at Seven Springs, 777 Water Wheel Dr., Seven Springs, PA, 15622, United States
Babst Calland joins Verland for its 10th Annual Shoot for Our Stars event on Monday, October 10, 2022. Verland is a nonprofit family of person-centric community homes and supports serving people with Intellectual Disability, many of whom have multiple physical challenges. In 37 community homes throughout the region, and at the 10-home main campus in Sewickley, Verland clients reside in settings that provide comfort, safety, and a dignified State-of-the-Heart lifestyle. Proceeds from this event allow Verland to continue providing essential, lifelong supports and services for the people they serve. For more information, click here.

Every Child's Grown Up Play Date 2022
2022-10-07 19:00 - 23:00
Babst Calland joins Every Child, Inc. for its Fifth Annual Grown Up Play Date on Friday, October 7, 2022. Proceeds from this benefit support Every Child’s efforts to provide the safe, nurturing home every child deserves. For more information, click here.

Harnessing Hydrogen: Exploring Local & Regional Opportunities in Appalachia
2022-10-04 09:00 - 14:30 | Washington & Jefferson College
Babst Calland joins the Washington & Jefferson Center for Energy Policy and Management for its “Harnessing Hydrogen: Exploring Local & Regional Opportunities in Appalachia” symposium on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Attorney Kevin Garber will be a co-panelist for “Fundamentals of Hydrogen Energy and Carbon Capture.”
While hydrogen energy and carbon capture utilization/storage present a tremendous opportunity for the tri-state region, the path forward is unclear. Several economic, regulatory, and technological challenges to development and deployment exist. Furthermore, local and regional governmental bodies lack a knowledge base to assess the costs and benefits of the burgeoning industry.
​Harnessing Hydrogen is a day-long conference that will feature individual talks, panel discussions, and interest-specific breakout sessions related to the development of hydrogen energy within the Pennsylvania-Ohio-West Virginia area. The event will be held by the Center for Energy Policy & Management, which strives to provide credible, impartial, and accessible information on the region’s most salient energy topics.
​For more information, click here.

Shale Insight 2022
2022-09-27 11:30 - 2022-09-29 14:15 | Bayfront Conference Center, 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, PA, 16507
Babst Calland joins the Marcellus Shale Coalition for Shale Insight 2022, September 27-29, 2022. 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 co-present “The Latest Hydrogen and CCS Developments and What They Mean for the Natural Gas Industry.” Hydrogen and carbon capture and sequestration have emerged as a potential solution to address unprecedented decarbonization demands from investors, customers and governments. The U.S. Department of Energy will soon be reviewing applications and awarding grants for regional Hydrogen Hubs, perhaps including one in Appalachia, while private industry continues to actively explore the generation of hydrogen and its use for industrial, transportation and other uses. Sequestering the carbon is a key component to the development and deployment of hydrogen as an energy source, particularly in our region. This session will provide the latest developments on the status of IIJA review and 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.
Attorney Keith Coyle will be the moderator and Senior Director of Safety Chris Hoidal will be a co-panelist for “Pipeline Safety in the Biden Administration.” The Biden administration has issued several significant pipeline safety rules since coming to office in January 2021, including new safety standards and reporting requirements for onshore gas gathering lines, as well as new valve installation and rupture detection standards for gas, hazardous liquid, and carbon dioxide pipelines. The Administration is also developing new rulemaking proposals to establish enhanced leak detection and repair requirements for gas pipelines and address other congressional mandates. These new rulemakings, along with the Administration’s focus on environmental issues, have impacted the regulatory landscape and policy priorities of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), the federal agency charged with administering the nation’s pipeline safety program. This session will cover recent developments in pipeline safety and discuss the potential challenges and opportunities that operators can expect during the Biden administration.
For more information, click here.
Jim Curry
Kevin Garber
Keith Coyle
Chris Hoidal

NASA Industry Day and Small Business Networking Event
2022-09-23 08:00 - 17:00 | The University of Scranton, 900 Mulberry Street, Scranton, PA, 18510, United States
Justine Kasznica will be a panelist on the Small Business Presentation panel to speak from her role as a lawyer who helps space and other technology businesses/individuals designed soon-to-be proprietary information operate in the tech transfer space, especially individuals and companies in the early stages of idea development moving out of their lab and into the commercial realm.
To view the agenda, click here.
