Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM)

General Counsel

• Represent ELM in proceedings at the Department of Public Utilities, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and other regulatory agencies
• Review and conduct discovery, work with expert witnesses to craft testimony, prepare for and conduct cross-examination, conduct research to support arguments, draft briefs and motions, and other aspects of adjudication
• Build and execute strategies for achieving ELM’s goals in relevant administrative processes at the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Energy Resources, and other agencies
• Identify regulatory and systemic barriers to reducing the cost of electricity in Massachusetts
• Research and implement policy solutions to address them
• Create legislative campaigns around utility business model reform, virtual power plants, rate design, finance mechanisms, and integrated energy planning
• Build ELM’s reputation as a thought leader through appearances in media, press, and events
• Build alliances and coalitions among parties to regulatory processes and enrich network of partnerships impacting decarbonization and affordability
• Write advocacy and educational materials, articles, opinion pieces, and communicate about expertise, supported by ELM’s communications team
• Facilitate discussions among diverse stakeholders and drive support for policies that reduce energy burdens and accelerate the pace of transformation
• Represent ELM in meetings with donors to discuss our regulatory efforts, supported by ELM’s Development team.

Regulatory Counsel