2021 Polar Bear Plunge
2021-12-04 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Black Moshannon State Park
Babst Calland joins the YMCA of Centre County for their annual Polar Bear Plunge on Saturday, December 4, 2021. For more information, click here.

Green Hydrogen 101
2021-12-07 07:50 - 2021-12-08 11:00 | Virtual
Babst Calland joins EUCI for “Green Hydrogen 101,” December 7-8, 2021. Green hydrogen as a clean energy resource has attracted the attention of governments and businesses worldwide, and has become a central part of many nations’ decarbonization plans. 2021 has already been a defining year for green hydrogen development with a marked increase in deals in the past few months. The strategic implementation of green hydrogen could revolutionize value chains in the energy industry. Green hydrogen could fuel vehicles, be used for heating, and be used in industries that have no economically viable alternative to fossil fuels. But without a strategic route to green hydrogen at scale, these efforts toward hydrogen implementation won’t contribute to net zero targets.
This seminar brings together leading utilities, developers and industry experts to explore the regulatory and economic implications of green hydrogen, plus the fundamentals of production, storage and distribution.
Attorney Ben Clapp will present “Hydrogen Policy: Regulations and Incentives” on Tuesday, December 7. The initial large-scale deployment of green hydrogen will likely be led by government mandates and the availability of incentive programs. This session will explore the state, federal and international policies, programs, and initiatives accelerating the adoption of green hydrogen by utility companies.
For more information, click here.

34th Annual Bankruptcy Symposium
2021-12-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Tax Assessment Appeals
Babst Calland joins the Allegheny County Bar Association’s Bankruptcy and Commercial Law Section for its 34th Annual Western District of Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Symposium on Friday, December 10, 2021. The Pittsburgh area’s premier bankruptcy law event, the Bankruptcy Symposium offers a full day of programming geared for bankruptcy law practitioners. Attendees will hear the latest on bankruptcy law trends, practices and cases from seasoned practitioners and judges. For more information, click here.

PIOGATech – Air Quality Technical Seminar
2021-12-16 09:00 - 16:00 | The Chadwick, 10545 Perry Highway, Wexford, PA, 15090, United States
Attorney Kevin Garber will be presenting “H2, Carbon Capture/Sequestration” at the PIOGATech Air Quality Technical Seminar on Thursday, December 16, 2021. 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.
This seminar will cover the following topics:

Scope 1, 2, 3 GHG Emission Inventories
RGGI, Infrastructure Bill, & Environmental Justice
Compressor Fugitive Emission Controls
State air permitting basics
Federal and State Regulatory Updates
Hydrogen and Carbon Capture/Sequestration
A case study on exempting an evaporative disposal system from air permitting
Responsibly-Sourced Gas,
An Operator Panel Discussion on ESG, and
A Technology Showcase presented by CleanAir Engineering.

For more information, click here.

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill | What Natural Resources and Energy Lawyers Need to Know
2022-01-12 09:00 - 12:45 | Virtual
Babst Calland joins the The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law (formerly the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation) for “The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill | What Natural Resources and Energy Lawyers Need to Know” on Wednesday, January 12, 2022.
Attorneys Jim Curry and Sean McGovern will co-present “Energy Sources and Production.” Topics include:

Programs to plug orphaned oil and gas wells and remediate and restore well sites;
Background on potential role of hydrogen in the energy sector;
Grants, loans and other support for hydrogen infrastructure and research and development, and a standard for “clean hydrogen”;
Promotion of micro and small modular nuclear reactors;
Production and efficiency improvement incentives for hydropower, and support for pumped hydro storage and renewables integration; and
Incentives for alternative fuel vehicle refueling and recharging infrastructure.

For more information, click here.
Jim Curry
Sean McGovern

PHMSA Gas Gathering Rule Webinar
2022-01-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Webinar
On Thursday, January 13, 2022, Pipeline Attorney Keith Coyle will present a webinar on the “PHMSA Gas Gathering Rule” for the Ohio Oil and Gas Association (OOGA). On November 15, 2021, the Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued a final rule for onshore gas gathering lines. The final rule, which represents the culmination of a decade-long rulemaking process, establishes new safety standards and reporting requirements for historically exempt gas gathering lines in rural areas. Keith will provide an overview of the new requirements in the final rule. For more information, please contact OOGA.

2022 GO-WV Winter Meeting
2022-01-19 07:30 - 2022-01-20 14:40 | Charleston Marriott Town Center, 200 Lee St. E, Charleston, WV, 25301, United States
Babst Calland joins GO-WV for its 2022 Winter Meeting. January 19-20, 2022. For more information, click here.

Smart Business Dealmakers Conference- The M&A Boom: Can It Last?
2022-02-23 | Wyndham Grand Hotel Downtown, 600 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Babst Calland joins Smart Business for its Dealmakers Conference, “The M&A Boom: Can It Last?,” on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Attorney Kevin Wills will be a co-panelist for “What Factors Are Impacting Your Deal … and How To Address Them.” As the deal market continues to be hot, transactions like capital raises, company sales, acquisitions, and liquidity events continue to occur at a rapid pace. But it’s become clear that some things have changed. Join Kevin and a panel of M&A experts, PE professionals, and C-Suite executives as they delve into what they’re experiencing, and which factors are causing changes in deal preparation and deal terms.
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.

2022 Appalachian Land Institute
2022-03-16 - 2022-03-17 | Hollywood Casino at the Meadows
On Wednesday, March 16, 2022, Attorney Nik Tysiak will present “WV Tax Sales” at the Michael Late Benedum Chapter of the American Association of Professional Landmen’s 2022 Appalachian Land Institute. For more information, click here.

OGA Technical Seminar & Affiliate Display
2022-03-17 10:00 | Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center
Babst Calland joins the Ohio Gas Association (OGA) for its Technical Seminar & Affiliate Display, March 17-18. Attorney Chris Kuhman will present “New Gathering Rule” which will cover PHMSA’s new final rule for onshore gas gathering lines. For more information, click here.

Center for Theater Arts' "Lifting our Voices" Gala Fundraiser
2022-03-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Heinz Hall for Performing Arts, 600 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Babst Calland joins Center for Theater Arts for its “Lifting our Voices” Gala Fundraiser on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Event proceeds go to providing all students, including those with special needs, with the highest quality performing arts instruction that supports the development of self-image and self-confidence. For more information, click here.

CLE: Class Action Lawsuits – The Basics
2022-03-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar
Attorneys Kathy Condo and Carla Castello will present a CLE program on “Class Action Lawsuits – The Basics” on Thursday, March 24, 2022. Class action litigation arises in various contexts, including environmental contamination, consumer protection, antitrust, product liability, pharmaceutical drugs, civil rights, data breaches, and workers’ rights. Given the liability exposure in class action cases, obtaining (or defeating) class certification is viewed as a critical milestone. This course is designed to provide a brief overview of class action litigation and the requirements for class certification under federal and Pennsylvania law, and provide case studies from our practice applying those certification requirements in ongoing litigation.
Kathy Condo
Carla Castello

Platts' Hydrogen Markets Americas Conference
2022-03-30 14:00 - 2022-04-01 12:30 | InterContinental San Diego, San Diego, CA/Online
Babst Calland joins Platts for its Hydrogen Markets Americas Conference, March 30-April 1, 2022. Attorney Jim Curry will be a co-panelist for “DOE Support for Regional Hydrogen Hubs.” This panel will discuss:

DOE funding and proposals
Working with regional hubs
Progress in building out hydrogen infrastructure
Implications for national hydrogen projects
Updates on some important regional hubs: Ohio Valley, Los Angeles, Houston, & Wyoming

For more information, click here.

Thorny Issues in Chapter 11 and How to Avoid Them
2022-03-30 17:00 - 19:00 | Duquesne Club, 325 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Attorney David Ross will be a co-panelist for TMA Pittsburgh’s “Thorny Issues in Chapter 11 and How to Avoid Them” on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. For more information, click here.

2022 PIOGA Spring Meeting
2022-04-06 08:00 - 19:00 | Rivers Casino
Attorneys Kevin Garber and Jean Mosites will co-present an “Environmental Year in Review and Outlook for 2022” during PIOGA’s Spring Meeting on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. For more information, click here.
Kevin Garber
Jean Mosites

POWER Promises - 2022 A Night of Hope
2022-04-06 20:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Babst Calland joins POWER Promises – A Night of Hope on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. For more information, click here.

PBI's 2022 Environmental Law Forum
2022-04-13 09:00 - 2022-04-14 16:00 | Hilton Harrisburg, 1 N 2nd St., Harrisburg, PA, 17101, United States
Babst Calland joins the Pennsylvania Bar Institute (PBI) for its 2022 Environmental Law Forum April 13-14, 2022. For more information, click here.

2022 Keystone Space Collaborative Inaugural Conference
2022-04-20 08:00 - 2022-04-21 15:00 | Carnegie Science Center, 1 Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Attorney Justine Kasznica who is also the Board Chair of the Keystone Space Collaborative, kicks off the inaugural Keystone Space Collaborative conference that is taking place April 20-21, 2022 at the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, PA.
For details on the event, click here.

Irish Night - Row on for Brendan
2022-04-23 19:00 - 22:00
Babst Calland joins Central Catholic High School for its Irish Night – Row on for Brendan. Irish Night is a lively performance of Irish music and dance held in tribute to Brendan Foley, who brightened the halls of Central Catholic High School, rowed for the school, and left the world a better place for his 15-and-a-half years of life. For more information, click here.

2022 Charleston Scholarship Dinner
2022-04-25 17:30 - 21:00 | Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center
Babst Calland joins the Mountaineer Athletic Club for its 2022 Charleston Scholarship Dinner on Monday, April 25, 2022. For more information, click here.

Developments and Emerging Trends in ESG and Environmental Justice
2022-04-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar
Attorneys Gina Falaschi and Sean McGovern will present “Development and Emerging Trends in ESG and Environmental Justice” to the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Association for Corporate Counsel (ACC) on Tuesday, April 26, 2022. ESG is a hot topic in board rooms across the country. This presentation will cover the basics of ESG, some of the current standards, and recent developments, including the SEC’s proposed Climate Disclosure Rule released on March 21. We will also take a close look at Pennsylvania and federal environmental justice developments, which will explore Governor Wolf’s Environmental Justice Executive order and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s proposed revisions to its Environmental Justice Policy currently open for public comment. For more information, click here.
Gina Falaschi
Sean McGovern

2022 AAPL & EMLF Joint Land Institute
2022-04-27 18:00 - 2022-04-28 18:00 | Pittsburgh Airport Marriott
Attorney Nik Tysiak will present a “Case Law Update” during the AAPL & EMLF Joint Land Institute, April 27-28, 2022. This session will encompass land and leasing case law updates for Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. For more information, click here.

CLE: Producing ESI or Electronic Stored Information
2022-04-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Babst Calland Offices, Two Gateway Center, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Babst Calland’s Chaz Peacock will present a CLE program on “Producing ESI or Electronic Stored Information” on Thursday, April 28, 2022.
*Space is limited.

MLBC Spring Charity Golf Event
2022-05-06 09:00 - 18:00 | Oglebay Resort, Wheeling, WV, 465 Lodge Dr, Wheeling, 26003
Babst Calland joins the Michael Late Benedum Chapter (MLBC) for its Annual Spring Charity Golf Event on Friday, May 6, 2022. Proceeds go to WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital and UPMC Magee-Women’s Hospital. For more information, click here.

2022 GO-WV Spring Swing Golf Outing
2022-05-09 09:00 - 17:00 | Berry Hills Country Club
Babst Calland joins GO-WV for its Spring Swing Golf Outing on Monday, May 9, 2022. For more information, click here.

PLDIC CLE – Deep Retention: Inclusion vs. Tokenism
2022-05-11 12:00 - 13:30
Pittsburgh Legal Diversity & Inclusion Coalition
On May 11 from 12-1:30 p.m., the PLDIC will offer a CLE opportunity, “Deep Retention: Inclusion vs. Tokenism,” presented by Asta Kill, (she/hers), Esq., of the Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation and hosted by Babst Calland.
Course Summary:
This course will explore and suggest how to go beyond mere number reporting in your organization or firm’s diversity efforts to foster LGBTQ+ inclusion. Traditionally employers are not required to collect statistics on the number of LGBTQ+ people. The required data collection focuses primarily on race and traditional definitions of gender. Most diversity certifications only address LGBTQ+ people in an aggregated data set with little insight as to the actual representation. This combined with only about half of LGBTQ+ people out at work shows that something is missing in attracting and retaining LBGTQ+ diverse talent.
About the Presenter:
Asta Kill (she/hers), Esq., is a corporate trainer with the Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation. She provides training and consultations to foster equity of gender and sexual orientation in the corporate space.
Qualifies for 1 hour of substantive PA, WV, or OH CLE credit (pending): lunch will be provided.
If you have any questions about the event, please email ena.lebel@pghlegaldiversity.org.

2022 ASA's Annual Networking Evening
2022-05-11 17:00 - 21:00 | Rivers Casino
Babst Calland joins the American Subcontractors Association (ASA) for its Annual Networking Evening on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. For more information, click here.

PA Chamber of Business and Industry's Inaugural Clay Shoot
2022-05-19 08:00 - 14:00 | Seven Springs Mountain Resort, 777 Water Wheel Drive, Seven Springs, PA, 15622, United States
Babst Calland joins the PA Chamber of Business and Industry for its Inaugural Clay Shoot on Thursday, May 19, 2022. For more information, click here.

The Friendship Circle of Pittsburgh's Friends All Around Gala 2022
2022-05-22 17:30 - 20:30 | Heinz Field
Babst Calland joins The Friendship Circle at their annual Friends All Around gala on Sunday, May 22, 2022. 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.

"Green Buildings and Tree Pittsburgh" Scholarship Fundraiser
2022-05-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Tree Pittsburgh
Babst Calland joins the Allegheny County Bar Association’s Environment and Energy Section for its scholarship fundraiser event – “Green Buildings and Tree Pittsburgh” on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Proceeds from this event help fund scholarships for law students who demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in environmental and/or energy law in Allegheny County. For more information, click here.
