Donna Byrne, a leading energy regulatory lawyer with a specialty in Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) enforcement matters, has joined Troutman Pepper as a partner in its nationally recognized Energy Practice Group, resident in the Washington, D.C. office. Byrne previously practiced at Steptoe LLP.
Byrne joins the firm’s 20-plus member FERC team where she will lead the enforcement practice. Having represented clients in some of the most high-profile matters since the inception of FERC’s modern enforcement program, Byrne has a strong record of achieving favorable resolutions for clients. Beyond enforcement matters, Byrne is a seasoned energy lawyer with decades of experience representing clients before FERC and in the federal courts.
“Donna’s expertise in FERC enforcement defense will significantly strengthen our capabilities in this area and provide immense value to our clients. Her addition to our team is a testament to our commitment to providing top-tier service to our clients in the energy sector,” said Partner John Leonti, chair of the firm’s Regulatory and Finance department.
Amie Colby, the firm’s managing partner and a member of the FERC practice added, “I am so excited to practice with Donna and for our clients to get the benefit of her considerable expertise.”
“We are excited to welcome Donna to our FERC practice and our thriving D.C. office,” said Chris Jones, the firm’s FERC practice lead and managing partner of the firm’s Washington, D.C. office. “We have known and admired Donna for years and are thrilled to add her to our ranks. We are excited to have her lead our enforcement practice and lend her demonstrable expertise in energy litigation and other FERC matters.”
“Troutman Pepper is a recognized leader in the energy space and has built a dynamic team that aligns with my practice and the added value that I am committed to delivering to my clients,” Byrne said. “I look forward to working with my new colleagues in DC and across the country.”
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