Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP is recognized for its deep understanding of the electric energy industry and its broad-based energy practice. The firm routinely conducts proactive and reactive investigations addressing significant regulatory compliance issues, including matters before FERC, CFTC, and NERC. The team is also well-positioned to advise on sector-specific matters like securities issuance, M&A, insolvency, restructuring, and asset development. Highly regarded for its expertise in regulatory and reliability compliance and enforcement, the firm frequently advises electric utility companies on mandatory reliability standards, especially those related to the physical security and cybersecurity of critical infrastructure and associated computer systems. The practice also supports clients on transmission development issues nationwide. The team is co-led by Elizabeth Hanigan in Chicago and Washington DC-based Stephen Spina who focuses on FERC matters, market investigations, and regulatory compliance. Daniel Skees handles rate, tariff, and transaction matters, while Pamela Wu advises on rates, market rules, and energy trading before FERC and CFTC: both are based in DC.