Mission Statement

The Babst Calland Women’s Initiative strives to increase the retention and advancement of women attorneys at our Firm and in the broader legal community by promoting inclusivity and equal opportunities.

The Women’s Initiative meets regularly to facilitate open discussions about workplace challenges historically faced by women in professional settings and encourages the exchange of advice and experiences to aid others in navigating those challenges.

The Women’s Initiative further supports the Firm’s women attorneys in developing and promoting their practices by acknowledging and celebrating successes and encouraging mentorship among all of the Firm’s attorneys. A key goal of the Women’s Initiative is to connect women attorneys across the Firm’s practice groups and offices, allowing for organic support systems to develop and prosper. This blending of practice groups and offices encourages collaboration and cross-marketing opportunities that benefit our attorneys and clients. By encouraging these relationships, the Women’s Initiative’s work advances the professional and business development of women attorneys at the Firm and within the legal community at large.

 

Features

The following celebrates the initiatives of the women attorneys at Babst Calland.


Babst Calland Among Top-Ranked Firms in Associate Satisfaction Survey

BTI Consulting Group’s BTI Associate Satisfaction A-Listers 2026: BTI Survey of Law Firms Where Associates are Happiest report recognizes law firms that outperform peers based on direct associate feedback across factors tied to retention, engagement and long‑term career satisfaction. This first and only report of its kind, Associate Satisfaction A‑Listers is based on a large-scale independent survey with more than 5,000 responses of associates at Am Law 200, global, mid-size, and smaller law firms.

Jordan Brown Co-Authors Energy and Natural Resources Alert

The Pennsylvania DEP has issued two new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for civil penalty assessments related to unconventional and conventional oil and gas wells and a new SOP for identifying, tracking, and resolving oil and gas violations. The Department’s transition from Technical Guidance Documents (TGDs) to SOPs represents a significant procedural shift, which provides the Department with greater administrative flexibility but reduces opportunities for stakeholder engagement. To read the full alert by Sean McGovern and Jordan Brown, click here.

Lisa Bruderly and Mackenzie Moyer Co-Author Environmental Alert

On April 30, 2026, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court released a long-awaited opinion about the ability of a municipality to assess charges to manage stormwater runoff. Borough of West Chester v. Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, No. 9 MAP 2023. In the opinion, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court affirmed the unanimous 2023 Commonwealth Court opinion holding that stormwater management charges are taxes, not fees, and, thus, tax-exempt entities are immune from paying such charges.

Janet Meub Mentors Students with JA BizTown®

Janet Meub is a volunteer mentor to assist students in Junior Achievement USA’s JA BizTown®. JA BizTown® merges classroom curriculum with hands-on experience in a fully interactive space simulating a bustling community. With 21 storefronts representing key industries, students explore roles as business owners and consumers, applying financial principles in real-world scenarios. This program offers a glimpse into various careers, fosters community engagement, and sparks aspirations for a bright future.

Anna Jewart to Serve as Panelist at EMLF’s 47th Annual Institute

Attorney Anna Skipper Jewart will serve as a panelist for “Navigating Community Impact in Data Center Development” during the Energy & Mineral Law Foundation’s (EMLF) 47th Annual Institute on Monday, June 15, 2026. 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.

Justine Kasznica to Lead a Panel at 3rd Annual PA Aerospace and Aviation Day

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.

Anna Hosack Co-Authors Legal Intelligencer Article

The use of street opening ordinances to regulate and maintain public rights-of-way has increased in popularity over the past few years, with many of the local municipalities having adopted some form of a model ordinance.  These ordinances commonly include references to fees for permitting and inspection, and in many cases provide for the use of a variable fee based on the linear footage of the proposed opening into the public right-of-way. 

Anna Skipper Jewart Selected by The Legal Intelligencer as a “2026 Lawyer on the Fast Track, Small/Midsize Firms Winner”

Babst Calland Attorney Anna Skipper Jewart was selected by The Legal Intelligencer as a “2026 Lawyer on the Fast Track, Small/Midsize Firms Winner” in Pennsylvania.

After reviewing the results of nominations for the annual The Legal Intelligencer awards, a judging panel composed of evaluators from all corners of the legal profession and the state selected 11 attorneys as the 2026 Lawyers on the Fast Track, Small/Midsize Firms Winners.

Theresa Davis Joins Babst Calland’s Harrisburg Office

Theresa Davis recently joined Babst Calland’s Harrisburg, Pa. office as an associate in the Employment and Labor and Public Sector groups. Ms. Davis represents public and private employers in a wide range of labor and employment matters. Her practice includes all aspects of state and federal litigation involving employment claims, as well as advising clients on day-to-day workplace issues and compliance strategies. She also represents municipal clients on a wide range of matters.

Brianne Kurdock and Melanie Lampton Discuss PHMSA Enforcement with Pipeliners Podcast

In this episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Brianne Kurdock and Melanie Lampton discuss PHMSA enforcement. The conversation explores how the enforcement process works, recent trends in enforcement activity and penalties, and what operators should understand to better navigate inspections and compliance expectations.

To listen to the podcast, click here.

 

Justine M. Kasznica: Pittsburgh Can Be the Center of a New Industrial Revolution — For Space

A week before the launch of NASA’s Artemis II crewed lunar orbit mission, NASA unveiled plans to establish a permanent lunar base near the Moon’s south pole. NASA will invest $30 billion over the next decade. In her guest column in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Justine Kasznica discusses the need to sustain this vision in the region. With our PA-based firms and institutions and advantages in energy, this region brings a combination of strengths aligned with a lunar economy and is well-positioned to partner with NASA to build the infrastructure that could define the 21st and beyond.

McNees Attorney Joins Babst Calland In Harrisburg

Law360 Pulse

(by James Boyle)

An attorney with nearly 10 years of experience representing clients in commercial real estate development and transactions has moved her practice to Babst Calland Clements and Zomnir PC’s Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, office after more than four years with McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC.

Kate W. Millikan has been welcomed to Babst Calland as senior counsel in the corporate and commercial practice group in the Harrisburg office, the firm announced Thursday.

Justine Kasznica and Anna Jewart Discuss Opportunities and Challenges for Data Centers in the Region

View the video interview POWERING THE FUTURE: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges for Data Centers in the Region with Susan Koeppen and Babst Calland Attorneys Justine Kasznica and Anna Skipper Jewart, with accompanying article in this week’s edition of the Pittsburgh Business Times. Pennsylvania ranks among the top states for data center development growth.

Katerina Vassil Co-Authors Alert on Non-compete and Non-solicit Provisions

Employers who want to protect their trade secrets and goodwill can use several types of restrictive covenants to limit departing employees from harming them in future employment. Two of the most common are non-compete and non-solicit provisions that can be included in employment agreements. These provisions are often confused by employers and thought to be equally enforceable, but in practice, they are not. In this alert, Attorneys Steve Silverman and Katerina Vassil address the differences between these two types of restrictions, their respective limitations on enforcement, and why an employer may want to use one over the other, or even both.

Babst Calland Celebrates International Women’s Day

On March 8, 2026, we observe International Women’s Day (IWD), a global day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This year’s theme for IWD is #GiveToGain. This theme emphasizes the power of reciprocity and support. When people, organizations, and communities give generously, opportunities and support for women increase. Giving is not a subtraction, it’s intentional multiplication. When women thrive, we all rise.

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McNees Attorney Joins Babst Calland In Harrisburg
Law360 Pulse (by James Boyle) An attorney with nearly 10 years of experience representing clients...
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Babst Calland Celebrates International Women’s Day
On March 8, 2026, we observe International Women’s Day (IWD), a global day to celebrate...
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Justine Kasznica to Serve as Panelist at PA Chamber’s Annual Women in Business Conference
Babst Calland will join the PA Chamber of Business and Industry for its 2026 Women in Business Conference...
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Alex Farone to Be a Presenter for the PA Chamber of Business and Industry’s 2026 Human Resources Conference
On Thursday, March 5, 2026, business leaders from across the Commonwealth will gather for the...
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Babst Calland’s Women’s Initiative Hosts an Instructional Sporting Clays Event
Babst Calland’s Women’s Initiative recently hosted an Instructional Sporting Clays Event at Highlands Sporting Clays,...
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