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Melinda Warner
Melinda Warner
Associate — Energy Regulation
E: mwarner@velaw.com T: +1.202.639.6548
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Associate — Energy Regulation

Melinda Warner

Melinda Warner
Washington, D.C.
T: +1.202.639.6548

2200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Suite 500 West
Washington, D.C. 20037

E: mwarner@velaw.com
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Melinda Warner

Melinda’s practice focuses on electricity transmission and energy market regulation. She represents clients before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), other federal agencies, and federal courts. Matters range from litigation to rulemaking regarding regulatory compliance and operational responsibilities.

Credentials

  • Georgetown University Law Center, LL.M. Advocacy, 2015
  • City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law, J.D., 2012
  • The George Washington University, B.A., Political Communication, magna cum laude, 2005
  • Trial Attorney, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 2020–2022
  • Adjunct Professor of Law, UDC David A. Clarke School of Law, Mock Trial, 2019–2020
  • Staff Attorney, Rising for Justice, Housing Advocacy & Litigation Clinic, 2018–2020
  • Staff Attorney, Children’s Law Center, Guardian ad Litem Project, 2016–2018
  • Associate Director, American University Washington College of Law, Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Literacy Project & Adjunct Professor of Law, 2014–2016
  • D.C. Bar Committee on Admissions, Member, (Appointed) Dec. 2021–present
  • D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center, Mentor Attorney, Advocacy & Justice Clinic, September 2019–2022
  • Washington Council of Lawyers, Member, Board of Directors, 2017–2021
  • District of Columbia
  • New York

News & Insights

Insight
FERC Issues Order Directing PJM to Create New Rules to Embrace Innovation and Protect Consumers

V&E Energy Update

Regulatory Roundup
December 23, 2025
Insight
DOE Directs FERC to Address Large Load Interconnection Procedures

V&E Energy Update

Energy Transition
October 30, 2025