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Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity)
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Husch Blackwell LLP represented Crusoe on the interconnection of 525 MW AI data center campus co-located with Goodnight Wind 1 and Goodnight Wind 2 in Armstrong County, Texas including ERCOT approvals and regulatory advice.
Strengths
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They are practical and commercial and provide clear guidance, and also have deep knowledge of their subject areas and connections in the areas where they operate.
Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity) respondentUSAHusch Blackwell does a great job adjusting to our needs and providing responsive support. The team is particularly strong on regulatory compliance issues, responds quickly and brings issues to our attention when warranted.
Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity) respondentUSAThe team is very attentive and highly plugged into what is actually happening in ERCOT and at the PUCT.
Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity) respondentUSA
Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 Carrie Collier-Brown
Carrie Collier-Brown is known for her work on behalf of retail electricity providers. She is active handling matters at the PUCT and in front of ERCOT. Carrie is an incredible attorney with deep knowledge of our industry and supreme commercial awareness and vision. She assists us with regulatory matters and her level of sophistication cannot be overstated.
Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity) respondentUSACarrie is creative and knowledgeable. A pleasure to work with and highly trusted partner.
Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity) respondentUSA
Band 3 
Band 3 Chris Reeder
Chris Reeder has notable strength in energy regulatory matters with a focus on representing clients in the conventional power and renewables space. Up and Coming 
Up and Coming Alaina M. Zermeno
Alaina Zermeno is an up-and-coming attorney who provides regulatory guidance to energy clients, focusing on agreements and permits.
Ranked Individuals at Husch Blackwell LLP (3)
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Carrie Collier-Brown
Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity)
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Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity)
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Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity)
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