2nd Annual PA Data Center & Energy Innovation Summit
2026-03-27 07:45 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Landing Hotel (Rivers Casino), 757 Casino Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Babst Calland joins the Pittsburgh Technology Council for its 2nd Annual PA Data Center & Energy Innovation Summit on Friday, March 27, 2026. This Summit will bring together key stakeholders to explore the intersection of innovation, energy, and critical infrastructure, highlighting Pennsylvania’s unique strengths in each of these sectors.

Attorney Justine Kasznica will serve as the moderator for the panel, “Empire of Lights: We Build It Here.” From George Westinghouse’s pioneering electrical grid to today’s manufacturing renaissance, western Pennsylvania continues to build the backbone of America’s energy system. This session showcases the regional manufacturers racing to meet unprecedented demand for grid-scale electrical components, transformers, switchgear, and power distribution equipment.
For more information, click here.

412 Restaurants to the Rescue
2026-03-30 17:00 - 19:00
Babst Calland joins the Allegheny County Bar Association (ACBA) for 412 Restaurants to the Rescue on Monday, March 30, 2026. Proceeds from this event benefit 412 Food Rescue through the Allegheny County Bar Foundation, and all leftover food will be re-purposed to serve those dealing with food insecurity in the area. For more information, click here.

West Virginia Coal Association's Annual Mining Symposium
2026-03-31 09:00 - 2026-04-01 16:00 | Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center
Babst Calland joins the West Virginia Coal Association for its Annual Mining Symposium, March 31-April 1, 2026. For more information, click here.

2026 Appalachian Land Institute
2026-04-02 08:00 - 2026-04-03 12:00 | 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 2026 Appalachian Land Institute, April 2-3, 2026. Attorney Robert Stonestreet will present on “General Litigation Update” and Attorney Nik Tysiak will present on “West Virginia State Tax.” For more information, click here.
Robert Stonestreet
Nik Tysiak

2026 Women in Business Conference
2026-04-02 08:30 - 16:00 | Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, 25 S. Queen Street, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
Babst Calland will join the PA Chamber of Business and Industry for its 2026 Women in Business Conference on Thursday, April 2, 2026. This event will feature engaging panel discussions, expert-led workshops, and opportunities to collaborate on innovative solutions to today’s business challenges. Business professionals from across Pennsylvania will gather for a full day of networking, idea-sharing, and learning from industry leaders.
Attorney Justine Kasznica will serve as a panelist for “Breaking Barriers: Women Leading at the Top.” This session will explore the evolving landscape of corporate boardrooms and the growing influence of women in governance roles. It will highlight current trends, barriers to entry, and actionable strategies for securing board seats—whether you’re pursuing your first appointment or expanding your leadership portfolio.
For more information, click here.

The AI Playbook - Strategizing Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practice
2026-04-10 08:00 - 18:00 | Rivers Casino
Attorneys Don Bluedorn and Ethan Johnson will present “The AI Playbook – Strategizing Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practice” at the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel’s (ACC) Draft-ing Day on Friday, April 10, 2026.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the legal profession, much like how NFL teams draft, strategize, and execute on the field. This CLE program provides attorneys and in-house counsel with an “AI playbook” designed to help understand, implement, and manage artificial intelligence technologies while maintaining compliance, ethical integrity, and risk mitigation.
Don and Ethan will discuss GenAI products for use in the legal practice, focusing on available products, how the products can be most effectively used in the legal practice, and best practices to avoid GenAI-related pitfalls (both for lawyers using GenAI and for lawyers supervising others who are using GenAI).
For more information, click here.
Don Bluedorn
Ethan Johnson

2026 PSATS Educational Conference and Exhibit Show
2026-04-19 08:00 - 2026-04-22 12:15 | Hershey Lodge
Babst Calland joins the PA State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) for its Annual Educational Conference and Exhibit Show, April 19-22, 2026. This Conference offers unparalleled training and networking opportunities for township officials and employees and is the biggest municipal exhibit show of its kind in Pennsylvania.
Municipal Attorneys Betsy Dupuis and Morgan Madden will present “Best Management Practices for People, Politics & the Public.” This workshop will focus on navigating high-conflict scenarios that may arise in the management of a township. The presentation will include discussion on managing personnel issues, wayward elected officials, and passionate members of the public.
Morgan will also present “Don’t Shake on It.” This workshop will focus on crafting and enforcing strong written documents for personnel management. The presentation will cover job descriptions, performance evaluations, discipline, separation, and employment agreements. The session will be tailored to suit the needs of both union and non-union employers.
For more information, click here.
Betsy Dupuis
Morgan Madden

2026 PAAZO Spring Seminar
2026-04-19 09:00 - 15:30 | Hershey Lodge
Municipal Attorney Morgan Madden will present “Zoning Strong: Enforcement Strategies that Stick and Appeals You Can Win” at the 2026 PAAZO Spring Seminar on Sunday, April 19, 2026. This one-hour presentation will provide practical strategies and tips to strengthen zoning enforcement practices and set municipalities up for zoning appeal success. Morgan will cover best practices and the requirements of the MPC and aim to better equip zoning officers with the tools to consistently enforce zoning ordinances and defend those actions with confidence. For more information, click here.

The Friendship Circle of Pittsburgh’s Friends All Around 2026
2026-04-19 17:30 - 20:30 | Petersen Events Center
Babst Calland joins The Friendship Circle at their annual Friends All Around event on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The Friendship Circle is dedicated to integrating children and young adults with special needs more fully into the broader community. For more information, click here.

2026 Charleston Scholarship Dinner
2026-04-20 17:30 - 20:30 | Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center
Babst Calland joins the Mountaineer Athletic Club for its 2026 Charleston Scholarship Dinner on Monday, April 20, 2026. For more information, click here.

Ensuring Local Governments Comply With the Law - Pennsylvania Guide
2026-04-21 09:00 - 16:00 | Webinar
Babst Calland joins the National Business Institute (NBI) for its “Ensuring Local Governments Comply With the Law – Pennsylvania Guide” webinar on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. This webinar will cover current legal challenges faced by municipalities, including open meeting laws, public contract disputes, employment policies, ethical considerations in public disclosures, budget committee issues, and government immunity. Experienced faculty will share strategies for preventing and resolving these issues, helping participants stay up to date on evolving government law.
Alyssa Golfieri will present “Open Meeting Laws.” This presentation will provide an overview of the law and whom it applies to; required content of meeting notices; exceptions to the rule; and email communications.
Alex Farone will present “Human Resources Issues.” This presentation will cover new developments in employment law; conducting successful employee investigations; protecting your employees’ privacy rights; and improving your personnel policies.
Harley Stone will present “Ethics.” This presentation will provide an overview of priviliged vs. public commmunications; conflicts of interest; whistleblowing; and reprsentating clients after public service.
For more information, click here.
Alyssa Golfieri
Alex Farone
Harley Stone

PBI’s 2026 Environmental Law Forum
2026-04-22 08:45 - 2026-04-23 16:15 | Harrisburg Hilton & Towers, One North Second Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17101, United States
Babst Calland joins the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) for its 2026 Environmental Law Forum, April 22-23, 2026. The following attorneys will be presenters:
Don Bluedorn – “How to Get Started with AI”
Robert Bereschak and Don Bluedorn will discuss GenAI products for use in the legal practice, focusing on products that are available, how the products most effectively can be used in the legal practice, and best practices to avoid GenAI-related pitfalls (both for lawyers using GenAI and for lawyers supervising others who are using GenAI).

Ben Clapp – “Buying a Business”
This session will provide an overview of strategies for identifying, evaluating and mitigating potential environmental liabilities and risks arising in connection with the purchase and sale of a business and/or real property. The discussion will cover the full arc of a transaction, commencing with the signing of a letter of intent and progressing through deal closure, with the panel addressing CERCLA and state-equivalent statutes, environmental due diligence considerations, innocent landowner protections, environmental compliance risks, the drafting and negotiation of environmental provisions in asset purchase agreements, environmental requirements of lenders, and environmental insurance. The presenters will provide insights into challenges that often arise in transactions, and approaches commonly employed by buyers and sellers to minimize their exposure to environmental risks.

Kevin Garber – “Planners’ Roundtable: Energy, Exigency, and Ethics”
Emergencies can suspend the ordinary ways in which environmental law applies. From highway collapses to energy emergencies to national security issues, we have been operating under what appear to be an increasing number of governmentally-declared exigencies. What are the implications for our practice on behalf of regulated clients, governments, and NGOs? Is there an ethical dimension to promoting or opposing an emergency suspension of the usual rules or advising clients when the facts are contested?

Anna Jewart (presenter) and Blaine Lucas (moderator) – “Land Use and Zoning”
Development in Pennsylvania, including most projects involving environmental issues, is governed by the Municipalities Planning Code and local zoning and other land use ordinances. The application of local land use ordinances frequently involves their interplay with state and federal law. This session will review significant land use cases decided over the last year in Pennsylvania, with a focus on review standards, standing requirements, preemption doctrine, and constitutional law. This session will also examine ordinance trends regarding traditional energy sources, renewables, and data centers. This area of the law is continually evolving, and this session is designed to better understand how zoning and land use ordinances could impact your next project.

Kevin Garber also served as a member of the planning team for this Forum. For more information, click here.
Don Bluedorn
Ben Clapp
Kevin Garber
Anna Jewart
Blaine Lucas

2026 ABA Litigation Section Annual Conference
2026-04-22 12:00 - 2026-04-24 13:00 | Hilton Boston Park Plaza
Babst Calland joins the American Bar Association (ABA) for its 2026 Litigation Section Annual Conference, April 22-24, 2026. 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 “Litigating in the Age of AI: Navigating Algorithms, Deepfakes, and Data Overload.” Subject-matter experts on the use of AI will be joined by a member of the judiciary to discuss the effective use of AI in pretrial and trial practice, focusing on navigating algorithms, deepfakes, and data overload.
For more information, click here.

Communities in Schools Pennsylvania's Trivia Night
2026-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Englewood Hershey, 1219 W. End Avenue, Hummelstown, PA, 17036, United States
Babst Calland joins Communities in Schools Pennsylvania (CISPA) for its Trivia Night on Thursday, April 23, 2026. All proceeds from this event support CISPA’s mission to place caring adults in local schools, helping remove barriers to learning and ensuring students receive the support they need to stay in school and succeed. For more information, click here.

2026 GO-WV Spring Swing Golf Outing
2026-05-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Berry Hills Country Club
Babst Calland joins GO-WV for its Spring Swing Golf Outing on Monday, May 4, 2026. For more information, click here.

3rd Annual PA Aerospace and Aviation Day
2026-05-04 11:30 - 19:00 | Pennsylvania Capitol Complex
Attorney Justine Kasznica will lead a panel of industry experts on Aligning Workforce Development with Aerospace and Aviation Needs during the 3rd Annual PA Aerospace and Aviation Day on Monday, May 4, 2026. Hosted by the Keystone Space Collaborative in partnership with the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, the Office of Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, and the Aerospace States Association- Pennsylvania Chapter, this event will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, educators, and innovators from across the Commonwealth to highlight Pennsylvania’s growing leadership in aerospace and aviation. For more information, click here.

2026 Pathways to Progress
2026-05-14 08:00 - 19:00 | Embassy Suites in Charleston
Babst Calland joins Generation West Virginia for Pathways to Progress on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Pathways to Progress is a full-day, solutions-driven conference focused on navigating workforce challenges and opportunities in West Virginia. Attendees will join industry leaders, workforce experts, and policymakers to explore strategies for attracting, training, and retaining top talent across the state. For more information, click here.

CBICC’s 2026 Golf Classic: Driving Business Forward
2026-05-14 08:30 - 17:00 | Toftrees Golf Resort
Babst Calland joins the Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County (CBICC) for its “Golf Classic: Driving Business Forward” on Thursday, May 14, 2026. For more information, click here.

APMM Annual Conference
2026-05-18 10:00 - 2026-05-20 11:00 | The Landing Hotel (Rivers Casino), 757 Casino Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Babst Calland joins The Association for Pennsylvania Municipal Management (APMM) for its Annual Conference, May 18-2026. This year’s theme, “The Power of YOU!”, celebrates the influence and impact municipal management has on their communities, their teams, and themselves. The Conference will explore what “power” truly means within the profession, including strategies for protecting and sustaining that power in today’s evolving municipal landscape. Attendees can expect dynamic sessions, expert speakers, and opportunities to connect with peers and vendors who share a commitment to excellence in municipal management. For more information, click here.

2026 Green Event: ACBA Environment and Energy Scholarship Fundraiser
2026-05-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
Babst Calland joins the Allegheny County Bar Association’s (ACBA) Environment and Energy Law Section for their “Green Event” on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. During the event—which has the goal of raising money for law students aiming to practice environmental and/or energy law in Allegheny County after graduation—guests will enjoy stunning views of the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden while hearing remarks from Horticulture & Conservation Director Sue Myers, who will discuss the Garden’s ongoing efforts to address invasive species and its recent controlled burn. The event will also include the presentation of a scholarship check to this year’s recipient and the election of the Environment and Energy Law Section’s council and officers for the 2026–27 “bar year.” For more information, click here.

West Virginia - Wired for Growth: Data Center Trends Unplugged
2026-05-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar
Attorney Anna Jewart will present “West Virginia – Wired for Growth: Data Center Trends Unplugged” to the Women’s Energy Network’s West Virginia Chapter on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. This virtual discussion will explore the rapid growth of data centers, emerging industry trends, and the evolving intersection of technology and energy. Anna will provide valuable insights and unpack key developments, opportunities and considerations shaping the future of the energy landscape. For more information, click here.

2026 ASA’s Annual Networking Evening
2026-05-27 17:30 - 21:30 | David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd. , Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Babst Calland joins the American Subcontractors Association (ASA) for its Annual Networking Evening on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. For more information, click here.

33rd Annual NAIOP Pittsburgh Awards Banquet
2026-05-28 16:00 - 22:00 | David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd. , Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Babst Calland joins NAIOP for its 33rd Annual Awards Banquet on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Pittsburgh’s commercial real estate industry leaders will come together to honor the strong contributions to the Pittsburgh commercial real estate market. For more information, click here.

WEN Susquehanna Valley: 5th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot
2026-05-29 09:00 - 14:00 | North Mountain Sportsman Association, 562 Spook Hollow Road, Muncy, PA, United States
Babst Calland joins Women’s Energy Network’s (WEN) Susquehanna Valley Chapter for its 5th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot on Friday, May 29, 2026. For more information, click here.

2026 PMAA Future Leaders Golf Classic
2026-06-02 07:45 - 17:00 | Iron Valley Golf Club, 201 Iron Valley Drive, Lebanon, PA, 17042, United States
Babst Calland joins the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association (PMAA) for its Future Leaders Golf Classic on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Proceeds from this event support The Authorities Future Leaders Scholarship Program. The purpose of this scholarship is to increase knowledge and awareness of authority service and the need for qualified employees in the industry. For more information, click here.

2026 Watson Institute Pro Am Golf Tournament
2026-06-05 | Sewickley Heights Golf Club
Babst Calland joins the Watson Institute for its Pro Am Golf Tournament on Friday, June 5, 2026. This charitable event welcomes corporate and individual sponsors to enjoy a day of golf on a historic Sewickley course while supporting children with special needs served by the Watson Institute. For more information, click here.

EMLF’s 47th Annual Institute
2026-06-14 13:30 - 2026-06-16 12:00 | Francis Marion Hotel, 387 King Street, Charleston, SC, United States
Babst Calland joins the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF) for its 47th Annual Institute, June 14-16, 2026.
Attorney Anna Skipper Jewart will serve as a panelist for “Navigating Community Impact in Data Center Development.” This fireside discussion lets you join a data center developer and its land use counsel to explore how successful data center projects are planned with community impact front and center. The conversation will focus on practical strategies for addressing local concerns around land use, infrastructure, environmental impacts, and long-term community compatibility. Panelists will share real-world perspectives on early engagement, navigating entitlements and approvals, and building trust with stakeholders to move complex projects forward responsibly and efficiently.
Attorney Don Bluedorn will present “Getting Started with AI.” This topic will discuss how GenAI products effectively can be used in the legal practice, and best practices to avoid GenAI-related pitfalls (both for lawyers using GenAI and for lawyers supervising others who are using GenAI).
For more information, click here.

Best Management Practices for People, Politics, and the Public
2026-06-16 10:00 - 2026-06-17 14:00 | Hilton Garden Inn Exton, 720 Eagleview Blvd., Exton, PA, 19341, United States
Municipal Attorney Morgan Madden will present “Best Management Practices for People, Politics, and the Public” during PA State Association of Township Supervisors’ (PSATS) Secretary/Manager Summit, June 16-17, 2026. This session will focus on navigating high-conflict scenarios that may arise in the management of a township. The presentation will include discussion on managing personnel issues, wayward elected officials, and passionate members of the public. For more information, click here.

ACBA Bench Bar
2026-06-18 07:00 - 2026-06-20 09:00 | Seven Springs Mountain Resort, 777 Water Wheel Drive, Seven Springs, PA, 15622, United States
Babst Calland joins the Allegheny County Bar Association for Bench-Bar, June 18-20, 2026. For more information, click here.

Best Management Practices for Legal and Effective Procurement
2026-06-24 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
Municipal Attorneys Betsy Dupuis and Morgan Madden will present “Best Management Practices for Legal and Effective Procurement” to the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association (PMAA) on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. This one-hour webinar will provide a practical overview of procurement fundamentals, legal requirements, and common pitfalls to avoid. Participants will explore key topics like bid thresholds, bidding versus obtaining a quote, and how to navigate unique circumstances like emergencies or last-minute changes to bid specifications. The discussion will cover post-bid processes, including contract management, handling change orders, bonding requirements (performance and payment), and how to best address delays or penalties in project completion. Finally, it’ll review best practices for common issues like responding to Right-to-Know Law requests, conducting compliant bid openings, and adapting to evolving bid advertising practices in a landscape with fewer traditional print outlets. For more information, click here.
Betsy Dupuis
Morgan Madden
