Barbara K. Mitchell is an accomplished legal professional with a diverse background in clean energy, administrative and tax law, customer disputes, and regulatory and statutory drafting. As an Associate General Counsel and Director at the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water), Barbara K. Mitchell has been instrumental in driving positive change and achieving significant milestones in her career. *Advises on Authority’s Clean Energy Policy*Leads on tax related matters *Advises on intergovernmental relations*Spearheaded the establishment of a groundbreaking Multifamily Assistance Program, aimed at providing support to low-income families and fostering sustainable practices in the water and wastewater sector. * Navigated complex legal issues and negotiated settlements leading to successfully resolving customer disputes.* Recognized the importance of customer satisfaction and streamlining administrative processes, Barbara took the initiative to restructure the customer dispute regulations and implement an innovative online dispute platform.