Navigating the Evolving Data Privacy Landscape: Strategic Legal and Operational Considerations
2025-08-08 08:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Grand Hall at The Priory, 614 Pressley Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States
Attorneys 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 will provide a comprehensive overview of current and emerging data privacy laws and their operational impact across industries. Attendees will gain insights into the Data Privacy Framework as well as privacy considerations in critical business functions including third-party contracting, mergers and acquisitions, and employee data management. Through practical examples and strategic guidance, this presentation aims to equip legal, compliance, and business leaders with tools to navigate data privacy challenges, mitigate risks, and drive responsible data governance.
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Susanna Bagdasarova
Kristen Petrina

2025 Twilight Picnic for the Parks
2025-08-16 18:30 - 22:30 | 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 16, 2025. All proceeds from this event support the Allegheny County Parks Foundation’s goal to accomplish transformative projects so that our county parks retain their significance to the economic, social and environmental vitality of our shared region. For more information, click here.

14th Annual Fly Fishing Classic
2025-08-28 - 2025-08-29 | HomeWaters Club, Spruce Creek, PA, United States
Babst Calland joins Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation for its 14th Annual Fly Fishing Classic, August 28-29, 2025. This event supports the Women’s Cancer Research Center’s efforts to reduce the incidence of death from women’s cancers. For more information, click here.

16th Appalachia Energy Law Conference
2025-09-02 17:30 - 2025-09-03 17:10 | Fairmont Pittsburgh, 510 Market Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Babst 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, the conference features multiple networking opportunities with other attendees.
Attorney Dan Richey will present “The Changing Midstream Legal Landscape in 2025.” This presentation looks at emerging trends and new challenges and opportunities in the midstream oil and gas industry, which is expected to see increased consolidation and potential for substantial growth, but also headwinds of uncertainty in a changing regulatory environment. It will touch on how economic and policy vectors are steering those trends, such as changes in federal regulatory posture and their relationship to the state regulatory apparatus, as well as economic trends, such as the potential for a surge in demand for natural gas amid potential growth driven by exports and the explosion in data center-related capital expenditures. Finally, it will review practical implications for pipeline projects and deals in the western Pennsylvania PJM footprint.
Attorney Jenni Hicks will serve as a conference co-chair. For more information, click here.
Dan Richey
Jenni Hicks

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Gala & Icon Awards
2025-09-06 17:00 - 22:00 | Greer Cabaret Theater, 655 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
Babst Calland joins the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust for its “Trust Gala & Icon Awards” on Saturday, September 6, 2025. This event is a celebration of the Cultural Trust and will honor three individuals whose dedication has helped shape the region’s arts and culture. For more information, click here.

Medical Marijuana & Employment Issues 2025
2025-09-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Employment 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 cases to define the law. As more states expand access to medical marijuana, the intersection of employment law and cannabis use has become a complex and fast-changing legal frontier. Attorneys advising employers, employees, or unions must be equipped to navigate the evolving landscape of rights, risks, and responsibilities. Don’t miss your opportunity to get informed—and help your clients stay compliant. For more information, click here.

Shale Insight 2025
2025-09-16 17:00 - 2025-09-18 13:45 | Bayfront Conference Center, 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, PA, 16507
Babst 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 March of 2025, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a sweeping deregulatory effort to advance President Trump’s Day One executive orders. Among the “31 actions” announced are regulations that affect the oil and natural gas industry, including the reconsideration of NSPS Part 60 Subparts OOOOb and OOOOc, the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Rules, and many others. This panel will discuss the current status of the deregulatory efforts that affect the oil and gas industry, anticipated effects of these actions, operator strategies and perspectives, and ways for industry to participate in the process.
Attorneys Moore Capito, Ben Clapp, Justine Kasznica, Blaine Lucas and Dave White will serve as panelists for “A Comprehensive Approach to Data Center Development and the Pivotal Role of Natural Gas.” Development of new data centers hinges on access to reliable power. Natural gas, in abundant supply from the Marcellus and Utica shales, positions this region well for these new projects, along with site redevelopment opportunities, experienced construction companies, R&D capabilities, and an available workforce. This panel will address the most pressing issues related to data center development – including development financing, project siting, land use, zoning, and construction considerations – and provide pathways forward for successful projects.
For more information, click here.
Gina Buchman
Gary Steinbauer
Moore Capito
Ben Clapp
Justine Kasznica
Blaine Lucas
Dave White

2025 PAAZO Fall Seminar
2025-09-18 09:00 - 15:30 | Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh/Cranberry, 2000 Garden View Lane, Cranberry Township, PA, 16066, United States
Municipal 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.

YWCA Junior Board Fall Fest
2025-09-20 16:00 - 19:00 | Manor on Front, 2917 N. Front Street, Harrisburg, PA, 17110, United States
Babst Calland joins the YWCA Greater Harrisburg for its Junior Board Fall Fest on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The funds raised from this event will support the YWCA’s Child Development Programs. For more information, click here.

EMLF Special Institute: Bridging Traditional and Renewable Energy Practice
2025-09-23 09:30 - 17:00 | Virtual
Babst 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 production and distribution across the region will also be discussed. For more information, click here.

Mid-State Literacy Council’s 2025 Community Spelling Bee
2025-09-24 18:00 - 22:00 | Virtual
Babst Calland joins Mid-State Literacy Council for its 2025 Community Spelling Bee on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. For more information, click here.

2025 MLBC Veterans Charity Sporting Clays
2025-09-25 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, September 25, 2025. Proceeds from this event benefit the WVU Veterans Advocacy Law Clinic. For more information, click here.

41st PA Chamber Annual Dinner
2025-10-06 16:30 - 21:00 | Hershey Lodge
Babst Calland joins the PA Chamber of Business & Industry for its Annual Dinner on Monday, October 6, 2025. For more information, click here.

2025 Energy and Mineral Law Moot Court Competition
2025-10-07 - 2025-10-08 | Central Bank Center, 430 W. Vine Street, Lexington, KY, 40507, United States
Babst Calland joins the Energy Mineral Law Foundation (EMLF), in collaboration with the Appalachian School of Law (ASL), for their 2025 Energy and Mineral Law Moot Court Competition, October 7-8, 2025. The purpose of this Competition is to foster and develop expertise in appellate advocacy on issues related to energy, environmental, and natural resources law. The Competition is coordinated by the Energy and Mineral Law Moot Court Board, which is composed of ASL faculty, staff, and students from the ASL Moot Court Board and the Natural Resource Law Center, and the Executive Director of EMLF and her appointees. For more information, click here.

2025 EMLF Fall Symposium
2025-10-07 08:00 - 2025-10-09 12:15 | 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 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 defined as “drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse.” The conflicting legal regimes create uncertainty for employers. This presentation will review state and federal laws relating to cannabis and discuss some noteworthy court decisions.
Litigation Attorneys Steve Silverman and Katerina Vassil will co-present “Legal and Practical Hurdles Surrounding Lithium: The Next Extraction Revolution.” As E&P companies explore participating in lithium extraction from produced water, they face many legal and business hurdles but recognize that the benefits may be tremendous. This program explores those hurdles, including overcoming title issues, lease language limitations, and other challenges by answering such fundamental questions as who owns the extracted lithium and the produced water where it resides. Just as importantly, it will address the state of extraction technologies and their current scalability and sustainability limitations.
For more information, click here.
John McCreary
Steve Silverman
Katerina Vassil

2025 A2Z Ligonier Days of Golf Outing
2025-10-10 09:30 - 17:00 | Champion Lakes Golf Course, 4743 Rte 711, Bolivar, 15923, United States
Babst Calland joins A2Z Real Estate for its 2025 A2Z Ligonier Days of Golf Outing on Friday, October 10, 2025. Proceeds from this Outing benefit Victoria’s Voice Foundation. For more information, click here.

Who, What, When, and Why of Authority Rules and Regulations
2025-10-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
Municipal 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 yet other municipalities have more robust regulations that dictate, for example, how repairs are to be completed and who is responsible for costs associated with the same. As a general rule, authorities should regularly review their rules and regulations and ensure that those rules and regulations are sufficient and enforceable based upon current operations and services, and ensure both the system and the authority are protected from unauthorized actors and a constantly evolving legal and regulatory landscape. This presentation will discuss the source of municipal authorities’ authority, the framework within which municipal authorities can and should develop rules and regulations and further discuss basics and best practices for promulgating and enforcing sensible authority rules and regulations.
Learning Objectives:

Provide an overview of the statutory and regulatory rules around authority creation and governing instruments for each authority.
Emphasize the importance of the underlying relationship between authorities and the entities that created them.
Underscore the importance of understanding an authority’s infrastructure– who owns it, who manages it and who pays when it needs replaced.
Review best practices for how to develop internal rules and procedures for authority operations, personnel and municipal relationships.
Deliver tips and best practices for developing authority rules and regulations for customers and constituents.

For more information, click here.
Betsy Dupuis
Morgan Madden

2025 Battle of the Minds
2025-10-15 17:30 - 21:15 | The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, 215 Innovation Blvd. , State College , PA, 16803, United States
Babst Calland joins Centre Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM) for its Annual Battle of the Minds on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. CVIM provides free medical, dental, behavioral health, case management, and prescription assistance services to uninsured individuals living or working in Centre County. For more information, click here.

ABA SEER's Fall Conference
2025-10-22 11:30 - 2025-10-24 18:15 | Crystal Gateway Marriott, 1700 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA, 22202, United States
Babst Calland joins the American Bar Association’s Section of Environment, Energy and Resources (SEER) for its 33rd Fall Conference, October 22-25, 2025. SEER’s Fall Conference brings together leading professionals from the public and private sectors for dynamic programming that addresses hot topics in environmental, energy, and resources law, while also forging new connections and strengthening professional networks. For more information, click here.

2025 PA Chamber’s Annual Environmental Conference
2025-10-28 08:00 - 15:30 | Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey
Environmental 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 future holds for the state’s emerging policy landscape. For more information, click here.

2025 Pittsburgh Signature Chefs Auction
2025-11-03 17:30 - 20:00 | Rivers Casino
Babst Calland joins March of Dimes for its Signature Chefs Auction on Monday, November 3, 2025. 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.

ACBA Labor and Employment Symposium
2025-11-13 07:30 - 17:00 | The Westin Pittsburgh, 1000 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15222, United States
Babst Calland joins the Allegheny County Bar Association (ACBA) for its Labor and Law Symposium on Thursday, November 13, 2025. For more information, click here.

2025 Tech 50 Awards
2025-11-13 16:00 - 21:00 | The Westin Pittsburgh, 1000 Penn Avenue, PA, 15222, United States
Babst Calland joins the Pittsburgh Technology Council for its 2025 Tech 50 Awards event on Thursday, November 13, 2025. The 29th Annual Tech 50 Awards will unleash a whirlwind of innovation, imagination, and sheer brilliance under the spotlight. For more information, click here.

2025 Night At The Fights
2025-11-13 17:15 - 21:00 | Omni William Penn Hotel, 530 William Penn Place, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States
Babst Calland joins NAIOP Pittsburgh for its 25th Annual Night at the Fights on Thursday, November 13, 2025. For more information, click here.

18th Annual Pursuit of Justice Purse Auction
2025-12-04 17:30 - 20:30 | West Shore Country Club
Babst Calland joins the YWCA Greater Harrisburg for its Pursuit of Justice Purse Auction on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Proceeds from this event benefit the YWCA’s Legal Programs. For more information, click here.

2025 Polar Bear Plunge
2025-12-06 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 6, 2025. For more information, click here.

2025 PIOGATech - Air Quality Training
2025-12-17 09:00 - 15:45 | Shakespeare’s Restaurant & Pub at Olde Stonewall Golf Course, 1495 Mercer Road, Ellwood, PA, 16117, United States
Environmental 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.

PACA January Members Forum Meeting
2026-01-08 11:00 - 12:00 | PA
Babst Calland joins the Pennsylvania Aggregates and Concrete Association (PACA) on Wednesday, January 8, 2026 for its January Members Forum Meeting. Environmental Attorneys Kevin Garber, Tim Bytner and Christina Puhnaty will provide an overview of new developments to be expected from DEP in 2026 including some TGD revisions, the penalty policy, new EJ developments, and a new case. For more information, click here.
Kevin Garber
Tim Bytner
Christina Puhnaty

Leadership West Virginia’s 18th Annual State of the State Reception
2026-01-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Charleston Marriott Town Center, 200 Lee St. E, Charleston, WV, 25301, United States
Babst Calland joins Leadership West Virginia on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, following the State of the State address, for its 18th Annual State of the State Reception. For more information, click here.

KECA’s 2026 Conservation Banquet
2026-02-14 16:00 - 21:00 | Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh – Cranberry, 910 Sheraton Drive, Mars, PA, 16046, United States
Babst Calland joins the Keystone Elk Country Alliance’s (KECA) Pittsburgh Chapter for its 2026 Conservation Banquet on Saturday, February 14, 2026. For more information, click here.
