Representing large public utilities, investor-owned utilities and major pipeline operators in proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) and Staff. Counseling utilities on a wide range of tariff, market design, transmission, ratemaking and cost allocation matters arising in organized markets operated by NYISO and PJM Interconnection under Section 205 and 206 of Federal Power Act (FPA). Successfully litigating matters under Section 4 of the Natural Gas Act (NGA) and the Natural Gas Policy Act (NGPA), such as complex rate cases and petitions for market-based rates. Experience in all aspects of administrative litigation including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, and advocating for clients in settlement conferences, hearings, and meetings with FERC Staff. Advising clients on Cybersecurity matters as they relate to natural gas pipelines and electric utilities. Acting in a leadership capacity to establish a Cybersecurity practice group at the firm. Speaker at 2019 American Public Power Association (APPA) Legal & Regulatory Conference and 2020 Northwest Hydroelectric Association (NWHA) Annual Conference.

Assisted Trial Staff in natural gas and oil pipeline rate proceedings before ALJs by drafting pre-trial and post-trial briefs, initial settlement comments and joint stipulations. Wrote memoranda on market-based rates, improper cost shifts, anti-competitive consequences and formula-based rates. Conducted mock cross examinations to prepare expert witnesses. Attended Hearing Training for young attorneys. Prepared exhibits for trial.

Researched complex antitrust and consumer protection issues. Drafted speeches for the Commissioner. Briefed Attorney Advisors on key legal concerns for matters received by the office. Suggested what action by the Commissioner is merited.

Performed evidence synthesis. Researched OIG purview of different county and state agencies. Investigated county discrepancies relating to fraud, waste and abuse. Wrote memoranda analyzing the information gathered through research, interviews and other methods of investigation. Conducted preliminary review of various citizen complaints.

Facilitated million dollar procurement transactions for extensive portfolio of properties owned, developed and managed by the firm in London, New York and California. Analyzed active proposals and contracts for commercial and residential properties. Assisted with procurement process starting with competitive bidding process and leading up to contract award. Drafted procurement contracts and legal correspondence. Vetted and investigated vendors using Experian and Lexis Nexis. Conducted audits by interpreting Experian credit reports, business reports and invoices.

Drafted and filed various pleadings and legal letters for district and circuit court cases. Conducted legal research on criminal statutes and regulations for MD, VA and DC. Interviewed clients to obtain preliminary information regarding their charges. Prepared expungments for past clients after determining eligibility. Maintained and updated over 30 files at a time for firm’s current clients to ensure that appropriate pleadings had been filed and returned from court before trial date. Managed deposits and withdrawals from firm Escrow account to Checking account.

Ranked applicant resumes. Recommended those who were best qualified for positions. Processed all employee promotions, transfers, releases and hires from beginning to end using various Federal HR Systems. Analyzed and researched some position discrepancies amongst job openings and existing position descriptions. Reported inconsistencies to Branch Chief and outlined possible solutions to the problem. Observed interviews. Created a new archiving system for closed job announcements cutting the time it takes to find them by almost 70%. Maintained various OHR Databases by using several Federal Automation Systems.Achievements: received special recognition from Branch Chief 3 times during summer 2010 for going above and beyond call of duty