Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP’s energy regulation team is highly experienced in FERC proceedings, disputes, and applications related to power sector projects and transactions. The firm provides comprehensive regulatory support for renewable energy clients and has deep expertise in developing and managing FERC and NERC compliance programs. The practice is co-led by Houston-based Dahl Thompson and Blake Winburne; Kyle Drefke in Washington DC; and Louise Gibbons, based in San Francisco. Cory Lankford advises power project developers and investors on financing, development, and regulatory issues, including generator interconnection and wholesale market participation, from his base in DC. Patrick Ferguson represents major independent power producers in wholesale and retail energy market transactions, and Tahiya Sultan has significant experience in state-level regulatory compliance, advising on energy purchases, storage, and resource adequacy: both are based in San Francisco.