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Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) - USA
What the Team is Known For
Spiegel & McDiarmid LLP offers clients experienced regulatory counsel, being well-versed in the power market and industry reform. It is highly esteemed for FERC and federal court power litigation. The firm enjoys a fine track record for its work on behalf of state regulatory bodies, trade associations, municipalities and cooperatives. It possesses particular strength in relation to infrastructure development, rate regulation, reliability standards and competition policy. The firm is a go-to practice for representation of public sector clients and non-profit cooperatives in the power space.
Strengths
"Spiegel & McDiarmid is highly responsive and consistently willing to go above and beyond for its clients to assure strong representation and effectiveness in the regulatory arena."
"The team at Spiegel is comprised of professionals with decades of experience in FERC and NERC matters."
"Spiegel has a strong depth of experience and bench strength."
Work Highlights
Spiegel & McDiarmid LLP acted on behalf of the Transmission Access Policy Study Group in its participation in NERC's development of the Extreme Cold Weather Preparedness and Operations reliability standard. The firm subsequently filed comments supporting NERC’s request for FERC approval of the proposed standard.
Notable practitioners
Cynthia Bogorad has considerable experience representing energy sector clients, with particular strengths advising utilities on rulemaking and legislation, including proceedings before FERC.
"Cynthia is very knowledgeable and experienced, as well as efficient with her time."
"Cynthia Bogorad is incredibly well-respected by energy policy regulators and staff alike. Her strategic insights and knowledge of the complex issues she manages make her absolutely invaluable to her clients."
"Cynthia is very adept at advocating strongly for her clients’ interests while providing concrete solutions to address their concerns."
Scott Strauss represents state utility commissions and consumer-owned and municipal utilities in regulatory challenges and other contentious proceedings as well as managing complex contract negotiations.
"Scott is a very skillful and knowledgeable attorney."
"Scott Strauss is a consummate professional who responds to requests promptly and comprehensively."