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Greenberg Traurig Successfully Defends Challenge to $39 Billion Alaska Natural Gas Project in D.C. Circuit

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

WASHINGTON, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP secured a victory for client Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (AGDC) in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit involving a challenge to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)'s approval of a $39 billion Alaska natural gas project.

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  • Circuit involving a challenge to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)'s approval of a $39 billion Alaska natural gas project.
  • WASHINGTON, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP secured a victory for client Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (AGDC) in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C.
  • Circuit involving a challenge to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)'s approval of a $39 billion Alaska natural gas project.
  • Plans call for construction of a gas treatment plant, an 800-mile pipeline from the Alaska North Slope to Cook Inlet, and a liquefaction facility for the purposes of exporting liquified natural gas and serving in-state demand for natural gas.

House Energy Counsel Tyler O'Connor Returns to Crowell & Moring

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tyler O'Connor, formerly the energy counsel to the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, returns to Crowell & Moring as a partner in its Energy and Government Affairs practices.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tyler O'Connor , formerly the energy counsel to the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, returns to Crowell & Moring as a partner in its Energy and Government Affairs practices.
  • As the lead energy lawyer, he was responsible for issues falling under the Federal Power Act and the Natural Gas Act.
  • "Tyler brings in-depth experience from his time on the Hill and private practice," said Jim Flood , chair of Crowell & Moring's Government Affairs Group.
  • Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia.

Troutman Pepper Fuels Energy Practice Growth with Addition of Partner Fred Wilson to Nationally Recognized FERC Division in DC

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Monday, July 11, 2022

WASHINGTON, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fredrick Wilson , a top energy attorney who previously served as a key legal advisor in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), has joined Troutman Pepper's market-leading Energy Practice Group in Washington, D.C. as a partner.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fredrick Wilson , a top energy attorney who previously served as a key legal advisor in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), has joined Troutman Pepper's market-leading Energy Practice Group in Washington, D.C. as a partner.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Fred to our national energy team," said Partner Amie Colby, chair of Troutman Pepper's Regulatory and Finance Department.
  • "Our D.C. office has a large energy practice footprint, and we are excited to add Fred to the nationally recognized team," said Henry Liu, managing partner of the firm's D.C. office, which has welcomed five partners this year.
  • Troutman Pepper is uniquely positioned to offer the full range of services that participants in wholesale energy markets need, so I'm very excited to join this Energy Practice," Wilson said.

Troutman Pepper Grows Top-Ranked Energy Practice with Addition of Partner Mindy McGrath in Charlotte

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Melinda "Mindy" McGrath , a leading attorney with extensive knowledge of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Natural Gas Act, and state regulatory matters, has joined Troutman Pepper's nationally recognized Energy Practice Group in Charlotte, NC as a partner.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Melinda "Mindy" McGrath , a leading attorney with extensive knowledge of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Natural Gas Act, and state regulatory matters, has joined Troutman Pepper's nationally recognized Energy Practice Group in Charlotte, NC as a partner.
  • "Mindy's addition to our Energy team will strengthen our premier natural gas practice and allow Troutman Pepper to continue to provide the highest level of expertise and service to our clients."
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Mindy to our firm and growing team in Charlotte," said Walter Fisher, managing partner of Troutman Pepper's Charlotte office, which now has more than 60 attorneys.
  • Earlier this year, Law360 named Troutman Pepper a 2021 " Energy Practice Group of the Year ."