Public Utility Law (2019)

The Public Utility Law Committee of the New York State Bar Association’s Business Law Section is pleased to present Public Utility Law 2019, featuring experienced practitioners presenting on topics of particular importance and timeliness in the energy and telecommunications areas. An outstanding faculty representing corporate attorneys, government agencies, and leading law firms will cover some of the latest developments in these areas, as described in the agenda. Utility legal staff, regulators, and all practitioners representing energy and telecom providers are strongly encouraged to attend.

Agenda Topics:

 Energy Storage

Value of Distributed Energy Resources

Telecom: ROW and Access Issues

Electric: Article 10 Siting

Data and Cybersecurity

Litigation and Regulatory Trends

Ethics: Interaction with Lobbying Act

Speakers

Michael S. Blazer, Esq. | Invenergy LLC

Steven Blow, Esq. | Barclay Damon, LLP

Neil H. Butterklee, Esq. | Con Edison Company of New York, Inc.

Chris Carrick | Central New York Regional Planning & Development Board

Michael Cucchiara | Nexamp, Inc.

John W. Dax | The Dax Law Firm, P.C.

Michael DeSocio | New York Independent System Operator

Gavin J. Donohue | Independent Power Producers of NY Inc.

Michael L. Epstein | Lightening Energy

Sean Garren | Vote Solar

Justin M. Gundlach, Esq. | Institute for Policy Integrity, NYU School of Law

Maureen O. Helmer, Esq. | Barclay Damon, LLP

Yvonne E. Hennessey, Esq. | Barclay Damon, LLP

Robert L. Hoch, Esq. | Altice USA

Chris Hogan | NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

Toby Hyde | National Grid

Ruth E. Leistensnider, Esq. | Nixon Peabody LLP

Erin R. Lynch, Esq. | NYS Joint Commission on Public Ethics

Emma E. Maceko, Esq. | New York Power Authority

William F. Pelgrin Esq. | Center for Internet Security

Joseph Post, Esq. | Verizon

John B. Rhodes | Chair | NYS Public Service Commission

Michael J. Santorelli, Esq. | New York Law School

David P. Warner, Esq. | Con Edison Company of New York, Inc.

Rory Whelan | Crown Castle