DEI
University of Charleston’s Women and the Law Conference
Babst Calland joins the University of Charleston for its Women and the Law Conference titled "When There are Nine" on Monday, October 11, 2021. This conference is an informational opportunity for those considering a career in law and will address issues of equity, inclusion, advancement, and leadership. State Supreme Court justices, legal advocates, practicing attorneys, and others will offer a unique perspective on women and the law. Special guests will...
PLDIC CLE – Deep Retention: Inclusion vs. Tokenism
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...
CLE: Objection! An Interactive Educational Experience on Diversity and Bias Issues in the Legal Profession
VirtualThe Pittsburgh Legal Diversity & Inclusion Coalition (PLDIC) is partnering with the Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network (PLAN) to host an ethics CLE called, “Objection! An Interactive Educational Experience on Diversity and Bias Issues in the Legal Profession.” The 90-minute CLE uses 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...
Diversity & Inclusion: Understanding Implicit Bias and Your Power to Interrupt It
Wyndham Grand Hotel Downtown 600 Commonwealth Place, Pittsburgh, United StatesBabst Calland hosted a training by Executive Director Ena Lebel of the Pittsburgh Legal Diversity & Inclusion Coalition (PLDIC). She presented on implicit bias theory and research and why it matters in the legal profession. Babst Calland employees participated in the training with real life scenarios including tools for how to recognize and interrupt such biases personally and professionally in the workplace.
The Academy for Inclusive Leadership Development II
Case Western Reserve UniversityBabst Calland joins Case Western Reserve University School of Law for The Academy for Inclusive Leadership Development II, October 19-21, 2023. This year's topics include structural bias (race, gender, sexual and gender identity, ability, ethnicity), the science of bias, cultural intelligence, triggers and micro-aggressions, the economics of law practice, performing organizational assessments, building diverse work teams and inclusive practices in organizations, laws impacting DEIB, transformational leadership, and organizational management. Several...
2023 Power Appalachia Symposium
AC Hotel - Canonsburg, PABabst Calland joins the Appalachian Pipeliners Association for its 2023 Power Appalachia Symposium on Friday, October 20, 2023. During this symposium, leaders from top industry players will converge to discuss DEI, Regulations, Endangered Species, PHMSA, Renewable Energy and more. Pipeline Attorney Brianne Kurdock will present "The Changing World of PHMSA Regulations for Gathering and Transmission Lines." For more information, click here.