Van Ness Feldman LLP | The National Law Review

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Van Ness Feldman is a nationally recognized law firm providing legal counsel, thought leadership, and policy strategy to clients navigating the complex intersection between business and government. With over 100 professionals in Washington D.C. and Seattle, Van Ness Feldman is renowned for its work in energy, environment, land use, real estate, government relations, and native affairs matters.

As experienced strategists and client advocates, Van Ness Feldman takes the time to truly understand clients’ needs and collaborates to find innovative, yet practical solutions to complex issues. The firm’s deep experience in a broad range of complementary disciplines, knowledge of our clients’ businesses and industries, and relationships with federal, state, and local agencies and governments allows the firm to help clients achieve their goals.

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Anna Skubikowski Aguilera

Associate

Anna Aguilera's practice focuses on federal regulatory law as it pertains to the energy industry, and particularly to electric power, and on the regulatory implications of commercial...

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Sophia E. Amberson

Sophia Amberson, Environmental Attorney, Van Ness Feldman Law Firm, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act

Associate

Sophia provides counsel to both public and private sector clients on various environmental, tribal, and natural resource matters under the SEPA/NEPA, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act...

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Gary D. Bachman Partner Gary Bachman represents a wide array of participants in the electric industry. He is actively engaged in regulatory matters concerning corporate structure, contracts, tariffs, compliance,... gdb@vnf.com www.vnf.com	Kelsey A. Bagot Associate Kelsey Bagot's practice focuses on federal regulatory law as it pertains to the energy industry, and particularly on the regulatory implications of commercial transactions and investments... kbagot@vnf.com www.vnf.com
Erin K. Bartlett Associate Erin Bartlett assists clients in a variety of federal regulatory and transactional matters to help clients understand and comply with their obligations under environmental, energy, and... ekb@vnf.com www.vnf.com	Keturah A. Brown Associate Keturah assists clients in a variety of federal regulatory matters including compliance with energy and environmental laws. Her focus includes motor vehicle air emissions and Federal Energy... kab@vnf.com www.vnf.com

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Andrea Hudson Campbell Partner Andrea Campbell advises automobile manufacturers, engine and equipment manufacturers, electric utilities, trade associations, and coalitions on a variety of environmental matters,... alh@vnf.com www.vnf.com	Brent Carson Partner Brent provides strategic advice and critical support to clients with complex land development and real property issues. He has in-depth knowledge of the local, state, and federal land use... brc@vnf.com www.vnf.com
John H. Clements Of Counsel John Clements counsels and represents the firm’s clients before administrative agencies and the courts in matters pertaining principally to regulation of hydroelectric projects under the... jhc@vnf.com www.vnf.com	Maranda S. Compton Of Counsel Maranda Compton focuses her practice on all aspects of Native American law and policy. She is experienced in representing both tribal and non-tribal clients in a wide range of federal... mcompton@vnf.com www.vnf.com
Robert A. Conrad Associate Robert Conrad is a graduate of American University Washington College of Law. His areas of interest include natural resources, historic preservation, land use, energy and environmental... rac@vnf.com www.vnf.com	Hunter S. Cox Associate Hunter Cox focuses on legal and regulatory issues affecting Alaskan Native and tribal clients across a wide range of areas, including environmental, energy and business development. He also... hcox@vnf.com www.vnf.com

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Kyle W. Danish Partner Kyle Danish advises a range of clients on environmental and energy matters, with a special focus on regulation, permitting, enforcement, and legislation under the Clean Air Act, corporate... kwd@vnf.com www.vnf.com	Barbara A. Deathe Paralegal Barbara Deathe has over 20 years of experience as a paralegal. She supports the firm’s lawyers and clients with pipeline safety and regulatory and transactional natural gas matters before... bad@vnf.com www.vnf.com
Jay P. Derr Partner Having practiced real estate, land use, and environmental law in the Pacific Northwest for over thirty years, Jay Derr enjoys and excels in applying his experience to help clients identify... jpd@vnf.com www.vnf.com	Michael Diamond Associate Michael Diamond counsels clients in the natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) industries on federal regulatory matters, particularly under the Natural Gas Act (NGA) and the National... mmd@vnf.com www.vnf.com

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Environmental Litigation Practice Group at Van Ness Feldman

Van Ness Feldman has extensive experience litigating complex cases encompassing a number of distinct disciplines including environment and natural resource. The firm’s trial and appellate...

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Michael D. Farber Partner Mike Farber has twenty years of experience, both as a partner in private practice and as a government official, in rapidly assessing, investigating, and resolving compliance issues across a... mfarber@vnf.com www.vnf.com	Britt Speyer Fleming Partner Britt Speyer Fleming represents automobile manufacturers, electric utilities, engine and equipment manufacturers, trade associations, and coalitions before Congress and federal agencies.... bsf@vnf.com www.vnf.com
Gwendolyn Keyes Fleming Partner Gwen Keyes Fleming has more than twenty years of public sector experience, having served as both an elected and appointed official at the state and local levels, as well as in various... gfleming@vnf.com www.vnf.com	Stephen C. Fotis Partner Stephen Fotis heads the firm’s Environmental Practice Group and specializes in federal and state environmental regulation. His work focuses on matters relating to the Clean Air Act, global... scf@vnf.com www.vnf.com

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Government Relations and Policy at Van Ness Feldman For four decades, Van Ness Feldman professionals have been involved in every major debate on energy policy and environmental policy. The founders’ vision was to provide a unique approach... raa@vnf.com www.vnf.com	Adam W. Gravley Partner Adam practices environmental and water law with a focus on water resources development, transactions, civil litigation, and public policy. His comprehensive water rights practice includes... awg@vnf.com www.vnf.com
Duncan M. Greene Partner Duncan assists private and public clients with a wide range of land development and real property issues. He provides strategic advice and support to clients in planning and permitting... dmg@vnf.com www.vnf.com

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Stuart C. Hall

Senior Director

Stuart Hall is part of Van Ness Feldman's policy team and focuses on energy and transportation and infrastructure issues. In addition, she also supports the Coal Utilization Research...

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A. Gregory Junge

A. Greg Junge, Van Ness Feldman Law Firm, Washington DC, Energy and Litigation Law Attorney

Partner

Greg Junge represents a wide variety of energy companies, including interstate natural gas pipelines, intrastate natural gas pipelines, natural gas marketers, and local distribution...

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Tyson C. Kade Of Counsel Tyson Kade represents clients before federal agencies and state and federal courts on a broad range of matters involving natural resources, pipeline safety, and energy law. Tyson provides... tck@vnf.com www.vnf.com	Clayton S. Kaier Legislative Assistant Clayton Kaier helps clients understand and navigate the international trade policy landscape through first-hand knowledge of U.S. trade policy development. Clayton assists clients by... ckaier@vnf.com www.vnf.com
Bryn S. Karaus Associate As a member of the firm's pipeline safety practice, Bryn focuses on the regulation of pipelines and liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities and the transportation of hazardous materials, and... bsk@vnf.com www.vnf.com	Paul Korman Partner Paul Korman is experienced in complex litigation before federal and state courts and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). He advises interstate pipelines, intrastate pipelines,... pik@vnf.com www.vnf.com

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Molly A. Lawrence Partner Molly counsels public and private clients in all facets of land use law. Her practice includes helping clients navigate divergent federal, state and local statutes and regulations,... mol@vnf.com www.vnf.com	Ray Liaw Partner Ray provides strategic counsel on land use and environmental issues. In working with both private and public sector clients, Ray develops strategies based on project goals, negotiates with... hrl@vnf.com www.vnf.com
Matthew A. Love Partner Matt Love’s practice focuses on federal and state natural resource and environmental law, particularly on matters pertaining to the Clean Water Act (CWA), Endangered Species Act (ESA),... mal@vnf.com www.vnf.com

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Jenna R. Mandell-Rice Associate Jenna’s practice focuses on land use and environmental law. She regularly counsels clients on the siting and permitting of development projects and has experience counseling clients on... jrm@vnf.com www.vnf.com	Emma L. Mayberry Director, Governmental Issues Emma Mayberry helps clients shape the public policy debates affecting their industries and build support for their major program and policy objectives. Emma assists clients in navigating... elm@vnf.com www.vnf.com
Suzanne Keppeler McBride Of Counsel Suzanne McBride focuses her practice on the representation of electric and natural gas utilities and oil pipeline companies on a wide range of regulatory matters before the Federal Energy... smcbride@vnf.com www.vnf.com	Malcolm C. McLellan Partner Malcolm’s practice focuses on the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric energy and regulated businesses. Malcolm has an intricate knowledge of the technical, legal, and... mcm@vnf.com www.vnf.com
Ben L. McMakin Principal Ben McMakin served for almost two decades on Capitol Hill as a senior political and legislative advisor to Members of Congress from the Pacific Northwest. As a leader of Van Ness Feldman’s... blm@vnf.com www.vnf.com	Brian J. McManus Of Counsel Throughout his career, Brian McManus has dealt with issues related to the natural gas and electric utility industries arising under the Natural Gas Act, the Federal Power Act, the Public... bzm@vnf.com www.vnf.com
Justin P. Moeller Partner Justin Moeller works in Van Ness Feldman's electricity group with a focus on FERC adjudicatory and rulemaking proceedings. He has represented investor-owned and municipal utilities before... jpx@vnf.com www.vnf.com	Phil Mone Of Counsel Phil Mone represents clients in the natural gas, LNG, and electric utility industries in regulatory matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), with a focus on all... pwm@vnf.com www.vnf.com
Frances T. Bishop Morris Associate Frances advises clients in navigating complex regulatory issues relating to a variety of energy, environmental, and consumer financial protection laws. Frances represents clients in all... ftb@vnf.com www.vnf.com

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Tracy A. Nagelbush Principal Tracy is a forceful advocate for clients in need of effective communications with the federal government on public policy matters in the climate change, clean technology, transportation,... tan@vnf.com www.vnf.com	Anna M. Nelson Land Use Planner, AICP Anna Nelson, AICP focuses her practice on project management, planning, and strategic permitting for large, complex development proposals. She has over 25 years of extensive experience with... amn@vnf.com www.vnf.com
Joseph B. Nelson Partner Joe has over twenty years of experience providing counsel to clients involved with linear and site-specific energy, natural resource, and water resource projects as they navigate the myriad... jbn@vnf.com www.vnf.com	R. Scott Nuzum Associate Scott Nuzum represents clients seeking to develop oil and gas resources on federal and tribal lands onshore and on the Outer Continental Shelf. Scott also advises clients on the planning... rsn@vnf.com www.vnf.com

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Brian D. O'Neill

Brian O'Neill, Van Ness Feldman Law Firm, Washington DC, Energy Law Attorney

Partner

Brian O'Neill has practiced in the energy area for more than 35 years. He primarily represents natural gas, oil, and LNG companies, pipelines, and electric utilities on regulatory matters...

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Susan A. Olenchuk

Partner

Susan Olenchuk represents clients on regulatory, safety, enforcement, and policy issues under the Pipeline Safety Laws, as well as under the Natural Gas Act (NGA), and the Natural Gas...

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Marlys Palumbo Partner Marlys’ practice focuses on matters arising under major federal and state environmental, energy, and natural resources statutes. Drawing on a comprehensive understanding of science and... msp@vnf.com www.vnf.com	Michael R. Pincus Partner Michael Pincus advises clients on all aspects of the siting and operation of interstate natural gas pipelines and liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals before the Federal Energy Regulatory... mrp@vnf.com www.vnf.com
Emily Pitlick Mallen Associate As a senior associate with the firm, Emily Pitlick Mallen focuses on assisting clients in the natural gas, oil, and products pipeline industries in a variety of federal regulatory and... erp@vnf.com www.vnf.com	Michael L. Platner Senior Tax Counsel Michael provides strategic counsel on legal, legislative and regulatory issues, including tax, energy, and international trade. Michael has extensive experience developing and implementing... mlp@vnf.com www.vnf.com
Daniel S. Press Partner For over 40 years, Dan Press has provided legal and Washington representation assistance to Indian tribes, Indian organizations, and companies doing business with tribes. Dan assists tribes... dsp@vnf.com www.vnf.com

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Terese (T.C.) Richmond Partner Terese (T.C.) Richmond has over 30 years' experience representing state and local governmental agencies in Washington and Arizona. Her practice focuses on environmental law, land use, water... ter@vnf.com www.vnf.com	Tom Roberts Partner Tom Roberts helps clients manage the potential impact of federal and state energy, environmental, and natural resource policies and actions on their commercial and industrial interests. He... tcr@vnf.com www.vnf.com
Robin M. Rotman Associate Robin Rotman works primarily in the area of energy infrastructure project development. She represents developers, investors, owners, and operators of electric generation and transmission... mr@vnf.com www.vnf.com

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Charles R. Sensiba Partner Chuck Sensiba provides strategic counsel and legal representation to public utility districts, state governmental entities, investor-owned utilities, water districts, independent power... crs@vnf.com 202-298-1801 www.vnf.com	Susan A. Shyne Partner Susan Shyne has nearly 30 years’ experience representing public and private clients in a wide variety of real estate transactions. Her practice includes counseling owners, buyers, and... sus@vnf.com 206-623-9372 www.vnf.com
Jonathan D. Simon Partner Jonathan Simon represents clients before the courts, Congress, and federal agencies on a broad range of matters involving natural resources, public lands, environmental, and energy law. ... jxs@vnf.com 202-298-1932 www.vnf.com	Darshana Singh Associate Darsh Singh assists clients and firm professionals in the energy regulatory arena. Prior to joining Van Ness Feldman, Darsh served as a law clerk in the Office of Administrative Litigation... dxs@vnf.com 202-298-3726 www.vnf.com
Douglas W. Smith Partner Doug Smith represents clients on regulatory matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the Department of Energy (DOE). He also provides counsel on climate change,... dws@vnf.com 202-298-1902 www.vnf.com	Sheri A. Spang Associate Sheri Spang's practice focuses on energy and environmental matters. She assists electric industry clients on issues relating to the development and acquisition of power projects, market-... sspang@vnf.com 202-298-1831 www.vnf.com
Carly A. Summers Associate Carly’s practice focuses on land use, environmental law, and water law. She counsels clients on a variety of land use matters, including siting and permitting development projects. Carly is... cas@vnf.com 206-623-9372 www.vnf.com	Michael A. Swiger Partner Mike Swiger represents a broad cross-section of entities with interests in energy and water development before federal agencies and the presidential administration, the U.S. Congress, and... mas@vnf.com 202-298-1891 www.vnf.com

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Gabriel L. Tabak Associate Gabe provides regulatory counsel to a range of clients in the electric power industry, including load-serving utilities, transmission owners, and merchant power producers. He also works... glt@vnf.com www.vnf.com	Mona Tandon Partner Mona focuses her practice on oil and product pipelines, natural gas, and electric utility regulation. This encompasses all aspects of project development and acquisitions, project siting... mxt@vnf.com www.vnf.com
Mealear Tauch Paralegal Mealear Tauch provides support for the firm's hydropower practice by assisting with the preparation of license and permit applications and motions and pleadings before the FERC and federal... mzt@vnf.com www.vnf.com

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Eric C. Wagner Senior Policy Advisor Eric Wagner brings years of experience consulting clients on government relations issues related to the oil and gas, aerospace, defense and industrial automation industries. Prior to... ewagner@vnf.com www.vnf.com	Michael Weiner Legislative Assistant Michael Weiner helps clients understand and shape the public policy landscape that affects their industries and policy goals. Michael assists clients in navigating federal policy... mrw@vnf.com www.vnf.com
Sharon White Of Counsel Sharon represents a broad range of clients on issues relating to the regulation of hydroelectric projects before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, federal and state regulatory... slw@vnf.com www.vnf.com	Julia Scarpino Wood Partner Julia Wood has focused her practice primarily on hydroelectric and electric power matters since joining the firm in 2003. She provides strategic counsel to a broad variety of electric... jsw@vnf.com www.vnf.com

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David P. Yaffe

Senior Counsel

David's practice focuses on the issues involved with use of, interconnection with and development of the interstate transmission grid as well as wholesale electric power transactions. He...

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Avi B. Zevin

Associate

Avi draws upon his in-depth knowledge and experience of the political and regulatory process to provide strategic advice, legal advocacy, and policy analysis and development to clients on...

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