West Virginia Employment Law: Hiring, Firing, and Disciplining Employees
2023-12-11 09:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
Attorneys Janet Meub and Alex Farone will be speaking at the West Virginia Employment Law: Hiring, Firing, and Disciplining Employees online seminar hosted by the National Business Institute on December 11.
This seminar will provide essential guidelines for hiring, onboarding, disciplining, and terminating workers. Topics include: Hiring, Onboarding, and Managing Remote Workers: How to Do It Right, Guidelines for Terminating Employees on Leave, and Ethical Issues in Employment Law.
For more information, click here.

2023 PIOGATech Air Quality Compliance
2023-12-06 10:00 - 15:30 | The Chadwick, 10545 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA, 15090, United States
Attorney 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.

2023 Polar Bear Plunge
2023-12-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Black Moshannon State Park
Babst Calland joins the YMCA of Centre County for their annual Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, December 2, 2023. For more information, click here.

Pursuit of Justice Purse Auction
2023-11-30 17:30 - 20:30 | West Shore Country Club
Babst Calland joins the YWCA Greater Harrisburg for its Pursuit of Justice Purse Auction on Thursday, November 30, 2023. Proceeds from this event benefit the YWCA’s Domestic Violence Legal Center. For more information, click here.

2023 Pittsburgh Smart 50 Awards
2023-11-29 11:30 - 13:30 | The Westin Pittsburgh, 1000 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15222, United States
Babst Calland joins Smart Business for their Pittsburgh Smart 50 Awards on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Since 2014, the Pittsburgh Smart 50 Awards has recognized the top executives of the 50 smartest companies in the Greater Pittsburgh region for their ability to effectively build and lead successful organizations. This year’s 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.

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

2023 PACA Annual Meeting
2023-11-13 09:00 - 2023-11-14 13:30 | Hotel Hershey
Babst 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 for Centre County, will lead a breakout session on municipal ordinance developments of interest to PACA members.
For more information, click here.
Kevin Garber
Betsy Dupuis

Purchase and Sale of Environmentally Distressed Properties
2023-11-08 11:30 - 14:00 | Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh, 329 Technology Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
On 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 provide an overview of the framework of environmental laws establishing liability for the ownership or operation of contaminated properties, followed by how these laws and existing environmental conditions on the subject site can impact a party’s diligence considerations and inspections. It will then turn to transaction structures and contractual mechanisms for allocating environmental liabilities between the parties. Finally, the program will also cover voluntary action programs, brownfield grants, and other regulatory programs aimed at assisting with returning environmentally challenged properties back to productive use. For more information, click here.
Mary Binker
Ben Clapp

2023 Pittsburgh Signature Chefs Auction
2023-11-06 17:30 - 20:00 | The Westin Pittsburgh, 1000 Penn Avenue, PA, 15222, United States
Babst Calland joins March of Dimes for its Signature Chefs Auction on Monday, November 6, 2023. 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.

JDRF One Walk Pittsburgh
2023-10-28 10:00 - 14:00 | https://www2.jdrf.org/site/TR?fr_id=9284&pg=entry
Babst Calland joins the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) for its One Walk Pittsburgh on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Money raised from this Walk will power more research, enable more advocacy and fund more support for the 1.45 million Americans living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). 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.

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 MLBC Veterans Charity Sporting Clays
2023-10-14 09:00 - 15:00 | Hunting Hills Shooting Preserve
Babst Calland joins the Michael Late Benedum Chapter (MLBC) as it hosts its Veterans Charity Sporting Clays event on Thursday, October 14, 2023. Proceeds from this event benefit the WVU College of Law Veterans Advocacy Clinic. For more information, click here.

Every Child’s 2023 Grown Up Play Date
2023-10-13 19:00 - 22:00 | The Matress Factory
Babst Calland joins Every Child, Inc. for its Grown Up Play Date on Friday, October 13, 2023. Proceeds from this benefit support Every Child’s efforts to provide the safe, nurturing home every child deserves. For more information, click here.

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.

"A Day at the Club"
2023-10-09
Babst Calland joins the West Virginia State Bar for “A Day at the Club” on Monday, October 9, 2023. For more information, click here.

2023 Professional Development Conference
2023-09-30 07:45 - 13:30
Babst Calland joins the Penn State Dickinson Law School for its 2nd annual Professional Development Conference on Saturday, September 30, 2023. During this forum law students and legal professionals will engage in networking opportunities and panel sessions on a variety of career-related topics. 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

Green Building Alliance's 30th Annual Emerald Evening
2023-09-21 17:30 - 21:30 | Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Babst Calland joins the Green Building Alliance (GBA) for its 30th Annual Emerald Evening on Thursday, September 21, 2023. At this year’s event, GBA celebrates community members who are working to create a healthier and more resilient region. GBA will celebrate the dedication of the individual and acknowledge the power of the local community – the collection of people, partnerships and projects that together are working to address climate change, advance human health, achieve social equity, and create thriving economies. For more information, click here.

The Newly Finalized WOTUS Definition and How it Will Affect Your Operations
2023-09-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Environmental Attorney Lisa Bruderly will present “The Newly Finalized WOTUS Definition and How it Will Affect Your Operations” to members of the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) on Thursday, September 21, 2023. The U. S. Supreme Court’s Sackett v. U.S. EPA decision, issued in May 2023, significantly narrowed the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) and limited the scope of federally-regulated waters and wetlands. A new regulatory definition of WOTUS, based on Sackett, became final on September 8th. During this webinar, Lisa will discuss the Sackett decision, the new regulatory definition of WOTUS, and how these developments will impact the construction of new facilities and operation/maintenance of existing facilities. She will also explore the status of existing challenges to the prior definition of WOTUS and new challenges to the most recently-finalized definition. For more information, click here.

2023 On the Field
2023-09-15 09:30 - 18:00 | Shenecoy Sportsmen
Babst Calland joins the Centre County Youth Service Bureau (CCYSB) for On the Field on Friday, September 15, 2023. All proceeds benefit the CCYSB, a private nonprofit organization that has been strengthening children and families since 1968. Through an extensive array of programs working with parents of newborns up through older teens moving out on their own, CCYSB works to keep kids safe and give every child the opportunity to reach his or her potential. For more information, click here.

Embracing Solar - Bringing Jobs Back Home
2023-09-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Edgewood Country Club, 1600 Edgewood Drive, Charleston, WV, 25302, United States
Babst Calland joins the Women’s Energy Network’s West Virginia Chapter for its “In Person Education Series: Embracing Solar – Bringing Jobs Back Home” on Thursday, September 14, 2023. BHE Renewables, a Berkshire Hathaway Energy business, has begun developing a first-of-its-kind solar microgrid-powered industrial site in West Virginia. Alicia Knapp, CEO and President of BHE Renewable, will explain what a solar microgrid is and how renewable projects are helping bring manufacturing back to the Mountain State. For more information, click here.

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.

Diversity & Inclusion: Understanding Implicit Bias and Your Power to Interrupt It
2023-09-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Wyndham Grand Hotel Downtown, 600 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Babst Calland hosted a training by Executive Director Ena Lebel of the Pittsburgh Legal Diversity & Inclusion Coalition (PLDIC). She presented on implicit bias theory and research and why it matters in the legal profession. Babst Calland employees participated in the training with real life scenarios including tools for how to recognize and interrupt such biases personally and professionally in the workplace.

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

Summer Night Soiree
2023-08-26 18:00 - 22:00 | J. Q. Dickinson Salt Works
Babst Calland joins Generation West Virginia (GWV) for its Summer Night Soiree on Saturday, August 26, 2023. This event recognizes notable West Virginians who are embodying GWV’s mission of attracting, retaining, and advancing young people in the Mountain State. For more information, click here.

CLE: Objection! An Interactive Educational Experience on Diversity and Bias Issues in the Legal Profession
2023-08-23 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual
The Pittsburgh Legal Diversity & Inclusion Coalition (PLDIC) is partnering with the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network (PLAN) to host an ethics CLE called, “Objection! An Interactive Educational Experience on Diversity and Bias Issues in the Legal Profession.”
The 90-minute CLE uses animated vignettes, polls, and group discussion to “explore realistic workplace situations and contemplate issues, viewpoints, and ethical issues.” The CLE will dive into and explore issues of race and gender within the legal profession. As a part of the CLE, participants will be split into breakout groups to discuss the vignettes and polling questions. Attorney Mackenzie Moyer will be facilitating one of the breakout groups.
For more information about the event, click here.

2023 ASA Annual Golf Outing
2023-08-21 08:00 - 20:00
Babst Calland joins the American Subcontractors Association (ASA) for its Annual Golf Outing on Monday, August 21, 2023. For more information, click here.

2023 Twilight Picnic for the Parks
2023-08-19 18:30 - 22:00 | Hartwood Acres Park, 4000 Middle Rd. , Allison Park, PA, 15101, United States
Babst Calland joins the Allegheny County Parks Foundation for its Twilight Picnic for the Parks on Saturday, August 19, 2023. This signature fundraising event supports the Allegheny County Parks Foundation, the nonprofit partner of the Allegheny County Parks. For more information, click here.

41st Annual Verland Open
2023-08-14 10:00 - 19:30 | The Club at Nevillewood, 1000 Nevillewood Drive, Presto, PA, 15142, United States
Babst Calland joins Verland for its 41st Annual Open on Monday, August 14, 2023. Verland is a nonprofit family of person-centered, community homes and services supporting more than 200 individuals with intellectual disabilities, many of whom have multiple physical challenges. Proceeds from this event allow Verland to continue providing individualized, innovative care and ongoing support for people in our community with complex physical and intellectual challenges. For more information, click here.
