Join the administrative law judges, commissioners, PUC staff, and public utility lawyers for this year's Public Utility Law Bench Bar Conference: The most effective way for judges and lawyers to connect!
The 2024 Public Utility Bench Bar Conference provides the perfect opportunity to explore legal developments and deepen the relationship between the bench and the bar.
This program is designed to:
- Initiate the new practitioner
- Refresh the working knowledge of commission processes
- Present opportunities for participation
Explore timely and trending topics.
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM
Welcome from the PBA PUL Section
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
State of the Commission: Meet New Leadership in the Commission, Office of Consumer Advocate, & Office of Small Business Advocate
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM (ETHICS)
- Ethical Considerations Using Artificial Intelligence
- Personal Information Breach Act
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Break
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Settlements in PUC Proceedings
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM
Luncheon and Presentation of PBA Public Utility Law Section Christianson Award
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
Practice Before the Office of Administrative Law
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM
Rules, Updates and Modifications, including PA Code Chapters 1, 3, 5
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM
Break
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
The Law Bureau
3:30 PM – PM 4:45
Appellate Case Law Review
4:45 - PM 6:00 PM
Cocktail Reception, Sponsored by the PBA Public Utility Law Section
Take advantage of phenomenal networking.
- Network in the classroom
- Reconnect during the breaks
- Grab a seat next to a colleague at the luncheon
- Make new connections at the closing reception, co-sponsored by the PBA Public Utility Law Section
Vegan and gluten free meals are available but must be requested in advance. Contact Stacey Thomas at 800-932-4637 x6298 or by email .
Hotel Accommodations
Harrisburg Hilton & Towers
2nd & Market Streets
A small block of rooms has been reserved for this Conference. Contact the Hilton at (717) 233-6000 and mention this course to receive a reduced rate.
Special thanks to our exceptional planning team.
- Elizabeth H. Barnes, Esq., PA Public Utility Commission
- Melanie J. El Atieh, Esq., PA Office of Consumer Advocate
- Christine Maloni Hoover, Esq., PA Office of Consumer Advocate
- Shelby A. Linton Keddie, Esq., PPL
- John F. Povilaitis, Esq., Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
- Chief Judge Charles E. Rainey Jr., PA Public Utility Commission
- David P. Zambito Esq., Cozen O'Connor
Course Materials
All attendees will receive the course materials as a digital download. A link will be emailed to all registrants prior to the meeting for downloading, viewing and printing of CLE materials.
ProPass - does not apply to institute programs.
Public Interest Attorneys are eligible for our standard Public Interest Discount of 50%. Please visit our website for more information: Discounts, Scholarships & In-Home Study
PBI is pleased to cosponsor this program with the PBA Public Utility Law Section. Not a member? Join today!
Section membership offers:
- Networking opportunities with both public and private counsel
- Free resources and lunch-and-learn programs on timely topics
- Access to Public Utility Commission Commissioners, statutory advocates and others in the Public Utility/Energy Bar – both as speakers and informally at receptions
- Leadership opportunities through Section Council membership
- Involvement in the Section’s sponsorship of the Christianson Award (for outstanding contributions to the development, improvement and advancement of the public utility law profession), Bench Bar/Public Utility Law Conference Reception, and charitable work
Membership in the PBA Public Utility Law Section is a worthwhile investment in your professional future! To learn if you qualify for FREE section membership, click here .