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Energy & Natural Resources

Washington

5 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Elizabeth Thomas

USA

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Liz Thomas is senior of counsel in the firm's Energy, Infrastructure, and Resources practice. Liz has a national practice, concentrating in a range of matters related to energy and water regulation, transactions and project development. This includes regulatory matters in mergers, asset acquisitions, and other transactions; licensing, re-licensing, and compliance for hydropower facilities; siting, permitting, and development of renewable and traditional energy facilities; conducting litigation involving energy facilities, water rights. and rates; and advising clients on public policy issues.

Professional Memberships

Member, Clean Energy Transition Institute Board of Directors, 2020-present

Past Member, Legal Foundation of Washington Board of Trustees (appointed by Washington State Supreme Court), 2011-2014; President, 2014

Past member Climate Solutions Board of Directors, 2005-2010

Chair, Energy Facility Siting Process Review Committee, 1993-1994

Publications

Co-author, “Living With Uncertainty: Hydroelectric Operations Now and in the Future,” AWRA Spring Specialty Conference, April 18-20, 2011

“Unlocking Regulatory Barriers to Sustainable Energy Systems,” Nat. Resources & Env’t, Fall 2004

“The Temperature’s Rising: Business Law Considerations for Greenhouse Gas Regulation,” Nat. Resources & Env’t, Fall 2004

Education

Harvard Law School (cum laude)

J.D.

1979

Wellesley College (Phi Beta Kappa)

B.A.

1975

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Energy & Natural Resources - Washington

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Elizabeth Thomas regularly represents clients with interests in power and water assets. She comes recommended for her broad capabilities, which include rate cases, permitting issues and regulatory concerns arising from corporate transactions.

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