Partner
Energy Regulation
Legal 500 U.S., 2024-2025
Bill advises companies on litigation, commercial, regulatory and legislative matters relating to the U.S. and international energy markets. He has litigated high-profile energy investigation and enforcement matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and in the federal courts. He represents large electric utilities before the FERC and state regulators. Bill previously served as general counsel for the FERC and also served as chief of staff and senior legal and policy advisor.
Bill is heavily involved in very high-profile trials before the FERC involving rate, market power and market manipulation issues. He utilizes his experience in market power issues in advising companies on mergers and acquisitions.
During his tenure at the FERC, he played a key role in major policy initiatives, including the Energy Policy Act of 1992 and Order No. 636, which reformed the natural gas pipeline industry. As the FERC’s chief legal officer, he was responsible for the agency’s litigation strategy before federal appellate courts.
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To the Finish Line: Ten Ways the New Senate Permitting Bill is a Boon for Energy Infrastructure
On September 30, 2026, a bipartisan group of senators introduced the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026, a …
October 2, 2026
October 2, 2026 • 10-minute read
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Executive Order 14421 (August 26, 2026) Overview On August 26, 2026, President Trump signed Executive Order 14421 (the “Order,” or …
September 1, 2026
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In a pair of decisions issued on June 29, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States addressed the constitutional …
July 1, 2026
July 1, 2026 • 9-minute read
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On June 18, 2026, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or the “Commission”) issued a landmark suite of six contemporaneous …
June 24, 2026
June 24, 2026 • 8-minute read
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FERC Streamlines Natural Gas Permitting in Support of Infrastructure
On June 18, 2026, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC” or the “Commission”) announced two orders at its June 2026 …
June 22, 2026
June 22, 2026 • 7-minute read
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The Legal 500 US 2026 recommended Vinson & Elkins as a leading law firm in 47 practice categories. In total, …
June 10, 2026
June 10, 2026 • 3-minute read
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The Best Lawyers in America (BL Rankings, LLC) has named 125 Vinson & Elkins lawyers in its “Best Lawyers” category in the 2026 edition. Additionally, 76 Vinson & Elkins attorneys have been named in the “Ones to Watch” category, which recognizes lawyers with 5–10 years’ experience. Some individuals are listed in more than one practice area, giving the firm a total of 305 rankings.
August 21, 2025
August 21, 2025 • 3-minute read
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The Legal 500 US 2025 recommended Vinson & Elkins as a leading law firm in 43 practice categories. In total, 133 attorneys are recognized, many in more than one category. Vinson & Elkins attorneys earned multiple special designations, such as “Leading Trial Lawyer,’ “Hall of Fame,” “Leading Partner,” “Next Generation Partner,” and “Leading Associate.”
June 11, 2025
June 11, 2025 • 3-minute read
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Lawdragon Honors 54 Vinson & Elkins Attorneys as 2025 Leaders in Energy
Lawdragon has selected 54 Vinson & Elkins attorneys in its 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Energy Lawyers guide.
February 25, 2025
February 25, 2025 • 1-minute read
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The Legal 500 US 2024 recommended Vinson & Elkins as a leading law firm in 44 categories. In total, 131 attorneys are recognized, many in more than one category. Vinson & Elkins attorneys earned 27 special designations, such as “Hall of Fame,” “Leading Lawyer,” “Next Generation Partner,” and “Rising Star.”
June 12, 2024
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