USA Guide 2026 : Minnesota
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Taft
Taft’s women-led Energy practice group offers a comprehensive suite of legal services to clients in one of the nation’s most dynamic and rapidly evolving energy markets. As Minnesota transitions to cleaner, more sustainable energy sources, Taft has assisted businesses, developers, utilities, and investors in navigating the challenges and opportunities inherent in this transformation. Our team of experienced attorneys combines extensive industry knowledge with a thorough understanding of state and federal regulatory frameworks, providing clients with tailored legal strategies that support both their short- and long-term goals.
Taft’s Energy Practice works with a wide range of clients, including natural gas and electric utilities, transmission-only utilities, independent power producers, energy providers, developers, regional entities, and other utility-sector participants. Taft is a trusted advisor to clients navigating the complex and dynamic energy landscape. With in-depth knowledge of both local and national energy markets, we offer practical, solution-oriented legal services to clients across the energy and utilities sectors.
Provided by Chambers
Taft has a strong women-led Energy practice group, offering clients expertise in handling the permitting and transactional aspects of large energy projects. The group is also well-equipped to represent businesses, developers, utilities and investors before state and federal agencies in rate cases and service area disputes.
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Taft has a broad bench and strong knowledge across sectors in the energy industry, it offers a valuable perspective that's well informed by regulatory considerations.
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Elizabeth Brama chairs the firm's Energy Practice. She is a go-to for clients seeking representation in energy litigation and transactions. She also advises on regulatory matters.
Valerie Herring frequently represents transmission companies and renewable energy developers on regulatory matters, often providing expert advice on permitting and compliance matters.
Kodi Verhalen's practice focuses on regulatory matters in the natural gas and electrical energy sectors. She is commended for her involvement in matters for large public utilities.
Kodi Verhalen is very diligent, meticulous and precise. I think she has a background as an engineer, so she has helpful technical capabilities.
Kodi Verhalen is my go to. She's also a professional engineer, so she knows my language and my people's language. Her communication style has been huge for us.
Kristin Stastny has a burgeoning energy practice where she represents natural gas and electric utilities companies in regulatory matters.
Kristin has a deep understanding of the regulatory issues and state laws that impact our business.
Energy & Natural Resources
Energy & Natural Resources
Energy & Natural Resources
Energy & Natural Resources
Provided by Taft
Elizabeth Brama
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View profile of Kodi VerhalenKristin Stastny
View profile of Kristin StastnyValerie Herring
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Practice area: Energy & Natural Resources
Location: Indiana
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