Anne Mitchell

Anne brings 20 years of experience counseling and representing investor-owned public utility clients in regulatory proceedings, appeals, and business lititation.

She has represented clients in dozens of natural gas, electric, and water / sewer proceedings, including rate litigation, alternative rate litigation, rate design investigations, cost and revenue reconciliations, merger / reorganization approvals, financing approvals, affiliate transactions, utility tariffs, rulemakings, energy efficiency, and certification proceedings before the Illinois Commerce Commission. She also has served as counsel in appeals of agency decisions.

Anne has represented utility clients in complex litigation in Illinois state and federal courts. She also has extensive experience representing insurance companies in class actions and business disputes, including claims for fraud, unfair trade practices, and breach of contract.

Anne is a member of the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois and a member of the Chicago Bar Association’s Alliance for Women.

Legal Aid Chicago

- Board of Directors, 2019 – present

- Executive Committee, Young Professionals Board, 2009 – 2018

Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago Lawyers in the Classroom, 2011 – 2018

Chicago Women’s Energy Summit Planning Committee member, 2015 – 2016

American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois Public Interest Law Initiative Fellow, 2002

Northwestern University School of Law

Juris Doctor

1999 - 2002

Agnes Scott College

Bachelors

1993 - 1997

Most Influential Women Lawyers in Chicago

Crain's Chicago Business

2017