Rachel E. James
Associate
T: 412- 253-8852
F: 412-394-6576
rjames@babstcalland.com
T: 412-394-5626
F: 412-586-1041
ngilkey@bccz.com
Area of Emphasis
Rachel James is an associate in the Energy & Natural Resources and Business Services Groups of Babst Calland.
Ms. James counsels various energy, oil, gas and mineral-related clients on transaction matters as they relate to gas
title issues and opinions.
Background
Ms. James graduated cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh in 2006, earning a B.A. as a double major in
Economics and Political Science. She received her J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 2009.
While in law school, she interned for Pennsylvania Superior Court Judge Maureen Lally-Green and for the
Juvenile Court Division of the Allegheny County Public Defender’s office.
After law school, Ms. James was a land agent for an oil and gas broker where she worked on title and curative
matters. Prior to rejoining Babst Calland in 2015, Ms. James worked as an in-house attorney for an energy
company focusing on title, curative and due diligence.
Memberships and Affiliations
Ms. James is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and the United States District Court for the Western District of
Pennsylvania. She is a member of the Allegheny County and Pennsylvania Bar Associations.
Two Gateway Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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