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.

Alex Farone Interviews with Smart Business Magazine

August 31, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

In her recent interview I-9 procedures are changing and non-compete agreements could be next Alex Farone answers questions pertaining to the recent updates to the I-9 verification process as well as proposed federal changes to non-competition agreements. To read the full interview, click here.

Christina McKinley Co-Authors ACBA Article

August 28, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

In her recent article Where Can a Corporation Be Sued for, Well, Anything? with Joseph Schaeffer, Christina McKinley explains why the Mallory decision is undoubtedly a significant development in the Supreme Court’s personal jurisdiction jurisprudence (and a significant shift, depending on perspective). But its practical impact remains to be seen. Only Pennsylvania has enacted a statute requiring out-of-state corporations to consent to general jurisdiction as a condition for registering to do business in the Commonwealth, and it is far from assured that the other states will follow suit. …

Mackenzie Moyer Facilitating Breakout Group for CLE with PLDIC and PLAN

August 21, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

On August 23, 2023, Mackenzie Moyer will be facilitating one of the breakout groups for the CLE Objection! An Interactive Educational Experience on Diversity and Bias Issues in the Legal Profession. Partnering with the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network (PLAN), the Pittsburgh Legal Diversity & Inclusion Coalition (PLDIC) will be hosting the CLE and it will use 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. …

Mackenzie Moyer Co-Authors Environmental Alert

August 18, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

In her recent alert Federal CCR Regulatory Update: EPA Adds CCR To National Enforcement and Compliance Initiatives and Proposes to Deny Alabama’s CCR Permit Program with Don Bluedorn and Gary Steinbauer, Mackenzie Moyer discusses how the EPA has taken several actions to solidify its focus on the regulation of Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR). Operators of CCR Rule-regulated units should be prepared for continued oversight by EPA in the past week. …

Anna Jewart Co-Authors Legal Intelligencer Article

August 17, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

In her recent article Public-Posting: Penncrest, Boyer, and the Release of Social-Media Under the RTKL with Harlan Stone, Anna Jewart discusses the Commonwealth Court decisions in Penncrest School District v. Cagle, 293 A.3d 783 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2023), and Wyoming Borough v. Boyer, No. 715 C.D. 2021 (Pa. Cmwlth. July 27, 2023).

Seven Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®, and Eight Named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America

August 17, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

Seven women lawyers were selected for inclusion in the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America, one of the most respected peer-reviewed publications in the legal profession. Eight women lawyers were also named to the 2024 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America List which recognizes associates and other lawyers who are early in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. …

Alex Farone Authors PIOGA Press Article

August 16, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

In her recent article The Form I-9: Refresher and Reminder of Recent Changes Alex Farone discusses the changes to the Form I-9 and its completion procedures which has brought it to the forefront for many employers. To read the full article, click here.

Jean Mosites to Be a Panelist at Shale Insight 2023

August 8, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

Attorney Jean Mosites, along with Ben Clapp, will be a panelist for “Legal and Technical Frameworks related to PFAS Contamination” at the Marcellus Shale Coalition’s Shale Insight 2023. 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. …

Ember Holmes Interviews with Smart Business Magazine

August 2, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

In her recent interview New laws meant to protect consumer data will affect nearly all companies Ember Holmes answers questions pertaining to several states passing or in the process of implementing data privacy laws, largely in an effort to put control of consumers’ information back into the hands of the consumer. To read the full interview, click here.

Mackenzie Moyer Co-Authors Environmental Alert

August 1, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

In her recent alert EPA Adds Nine PFAS Chemicals to the Toxics Release Inventory Reporting List with Matt Wood, Mackenzie Moyer discusses the EPA final rule updating the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) chemical list to add nine more per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The final rule increases the total number of TRI-listed PFAS to 189. To view the full alert, click here.

Ember Holmes Authors Firm Alert

July 26, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

In her recent alert The New Privacy Shield – European Commission Adopts the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework Ember Holmes discusses how the European Commission adopted the European Union-United States Data Privacy Framework (DPF), a decision concluding that the U.S. has adequate data privacy and security infrastructure in place for secure transfer of personal data from the European Economic Area into the U.S. Ms. …

Christina McKinley Co-Authors Litigation Alert

July 19, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

In her recent alert Where Can a Corporation Be Sued For, Well, Anything? (An Evolving Test) with Joseph Schaeffer, Christina McKinley explains why the Mallory decision is undoubtedly a significant development in the Supreme Court’s personal jurisdiction jurisprudence (and a significant shift, depending on perspective). But its practical impact remains to be seen. Only Pennsylvania has enacted a statute requiring out-of-state corporations to consent to general jurisdiction as a condition for registering to do business in the Commonwealth, and it is far from assured that the other states will follow suit. …

Christina McKinley Co-Authors PIOGA Press Article

July 17, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

In her recent article D.C. Circuit Decision Vacates PHMSA’s Final Rule Applied to Gathering Lines with Keith Coyle, Christina McKinley discusses the D.C. Circuit decision in GPA Midstream Association and American Petroleum Institute v. United States Department of Transportation and Pipeline and Hazardous Safety Administration. To view the full article, click here.

Jean Mosites Interviews with Smart Business

June 29, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

In her recent interview with Smart Business, Jean Mosites discusses the uncertainties facing businesses as governments work to address the known or suspected impacts of PFAS. To read the full interview, click here.

Alex Farone Co-Authors Employment Bulletin

June 23, 2023
Posted By: Babst Calland

In her recent employment bulleting Employment Eligibility Verification Requirement Flexibility to End August 30, 2023 with Steve Antonelli, Alex Farone discusses how all employers must soon resume physically inspecting the Form I-9 and employment eligibility documentation for new employees, a requirement that has not been strictly enforced since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. To read the full bulletin, click here.

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