Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)

Thompson Coburn LLP has a strong regulatory offering frequently acting for municipalities, cooperative utilities and renewable energy companies. Provides insight at FERC and state regulatory agencies, especially in relation to wholesale electric power. Also has expertise in bulk power, interconnection and transmission arrangements.

"The Thompson Coburn team represents its clients diligently."

Thompson Coburn LLP represented Associated Electric Cooperative (AECI) in FERC proceedings where AECI sought payment of USD28 million in connection with power it provided to an RTO on an emergency basis during the 2021 Winter Storm Uri.

Adrienne Clair has expertise in a broad range of matters before FERC, acting for a client base spanning municipal utilities, generation and transmission cooperatives and local distribution companies. "She is incredibly talented and a zealous advocate for her clients." "Adrienne is phenomenal and has a very deep knowledge base."

Bonnie Blair is noted for her federal regulatory practice, where she represents a range of electric utility industry clients on ratemaking, market restructuring and other policy issues. "Bonnie is a very smart lawyer."

Jesse Halpern's practice sees her represent electric cooperatives in filings at FERC as well as providing advice on regulatory compliance. She has particular strength in transmission rate matters. "Jesse presents well and is good on her feet."

Margaret McNaul specializes in representing electric municipalities and cooperatives in proceedings before FERC, often those pertaining to transmission rates. She also manages policy issues within the CAISO region.

Rebecca Shelton is an up-and-coming attorney noted for her representation of municipally owned utility clients in rate proceedings before FERC.