William Barksdale has represented a broad range of clients in numerous FERC investigations and enforcement actions involving alleged violations of the agency’s anti-manipulation rule, duty of candor rule and RTO/ISO tariffs. A significant portion of his practice includes advising clients on FERC regulations and energy market rules. Mr. Barksdale also has experience representing clients at all stages of complex commercial disputes.Mr. Barksdale has been recognized in The Legal 500 in the Energy Litigation: Conventional Power and Energy Regulation: Conventional Power categories.Mr. Barksdale is actively engaged in pro bono matters. He represents clients seeking asylum in the United States, and also has served as a court-appointed guardian ad litem, representing the best interests of children in custody disputes.(In certain jurisdictions, this may be considered attorney advertising.)