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On October 16, 2024, Babst Calland hosted its inaugural Client CLE Day at Acrisure Stadium. This full-day continuing legal education (CLE) program addressed the latest developments in policies, laws, and regulations shaping the future of business and industry. Topics included challenges facing in-house counsel, climate change litigation, the politics of energy law, ethical considerations for internal investigations, the end of the modern administrative state, and much more. In addition to offering high-quality CLE programming, the event featured tours of Acrisure Stadium and a tailgate-themed networking reception. Explore the topics discussed representing the legal and regulatory perspectives of Babst Calland attorneys across a wide spectrum of legal practice areas and contact any of the attorneys listed for more information. To learn more about Babst Calland and our practices, locations, and attorneys, also visit babstcalland.com. https://lnkd.in/eZAkDZMc #babstcalland #laws #regulations

Great time hosting a panel of current and former inhouse attorneys on the challenges facing inhouse counsel at Babst Calland's recent Client CLE day, held at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA! Thanks to James D. Miller of Mongiovi & Sons Enterprises, Jessica Sharrow Thompson of PPG, and my partner Sara Antol for providing their experiences and expertise to the panel!

If you're in the legal profession, "You will land new clients or land on your feet in a more supportive environment if you embrace the unfamiliar by saying "yes" to new work, experiences and opportunities," says Babst Calland attorney Janet Meub in her article in the Women in Law Supplement of The Legal Intelligencer. https://lnkd.in/dJ57Ju2P #babstcalland #womeninlaw

Ordinance enforcement is an essential function for a municipality to keep its residents and community functioning efficiently. In their recent article in The Legal Intelligencer, Robert Max Junker amd Morgan M. Madden explain the goal of zoning enforcement is to "ensure compliance with an ordinance such that the community is protected." https://lnkd.in/exybtnmT #babstcalland #municipallaw

Had the best time participating in Babst Calland‘s inaugural Client CLE Day. Thanks to our wonderful presenters, amazing clients, and especially our marketing staff who made it such an awesome event. These are only a few of the great moments from today. And a special thanks to my co-panelists, Ben Clapp, Kurt Herman, James Corbelli, and my co-planner, Casey Coyle.

That's a wrap on the inaugural "Client CLE Day" for Babst Calland. It was an action-packed day of topical continuing legal education programs. We addressed challenges facing in-house counsel, climate change litigation, the politics of energy law, ethical considerations for internal investigations, the end of the modern administrative state, and so much more. In addition to offering high-quality CLE programming, we offered tours of Acrisure Stadium and a tailgate-themed networking reception. Thank you Christina Manfredi McKinley and our AMAZING marketing team (Lori Dunlap, Vicki Landa, MBA, and Leah Telesz) for helping me plan the event. Thank you to our speakers, including Michael Libuser, Esq., Robert M. Stonestreet, Keith Coyle, Stefanie Pitcavage Mekilo, Jim Curry, and Timothy Miller. Thank you to our clients for attending. And last, but certainly not least, thank you Michael Libuser, Esq. for taking a photo of you doing the TJ Watt pose on the field; it is priceless.

Had a blast at the 40th PA Chamber Dinner on Monday night in Hershey. In addition to hearing remarks from Serena Willaims, U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, and U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, I got to spend time with my Babst Calland colleagues Christina Manfredi McKinley, Michael Libuser, Esq., Morgan M. Madden, Lisa Bruderly, Matthew Moses, Mary Binker, and Timothy Bytner.

AI is advancing at unprecedented speeds. #AI relies on vast amounts of datasets for processing and model training, creating the challenge of balancing the benefits of AI, while protecting data privacy. As a result of improper data processing and usage, organizations are facing harsh penalties including AI usage prohibition, algorithm disgorgement, and multibillion dollar fines. In her recent article in the Pittsburgh Technology Council & Fortyx80 State of the Industry Report, Babst Calland Attorney Kristen Petrina, Esq. CAMS, CFCS offers some practical data protection preventative measures before implementing AI into into any organization. https://lnkd.in/eAsvXv_a #babstcalland #dataprivacy #AI

In the law focus of the Pittsburgh Business Times, Babst Calland Attorney Justine Kasznica shares her passion and vision for supporting emerging technology clients. https://lnkd.in/eBjrSc7w #bastcalland #pittsburghlawyers

Babst Calland joins the Marcellus Shale Coalition for the Shale Insight 2024 Conference, September 24-26. Christina Manfredi McKinley and Gary Steinbauer will be co-panelists for “Climate Change Litigation and Related Federal Regulations, Including EPA’s Methane Rule. Robert Max Junker be a co-panelist for “Municipal Update: Recent Ordinance Activity, Working with Townships, and More.” James Chen will present “New Opportunities for Critical Minerals from the Oil and Gas Industry.” For more information and to register to attend: https://lnkd.in/d3ej87gT #babstcalland #energylaw