Overview
(January 19, 2023, Washington) — Steptoe & Johnson LLP today announced the expansion of its energy practice with the addition of Lorrie Marcil, formerly of Sidley Austin, as a partner in the Washington, D.C. office.
"This is a transformational time for the highly regulated energy industry," said Steptoe Chair Gwen Renigar. "Lorrie's first chair regulatory and litigation experience a makes her an ideal fit as we continue to grow the practice to meet the growing demands of clients at the intersection of government, regulation, and business."
Dan Mullen, co-chair of Steptoe's Energy practice commented: "Lorrie will be a great addition to our robust pipeline and energy practices. We are excited to offer her wealth of experience in crude oil and petroleum product pipelines, as well as electric utilities and other emerging energy issues to our clients and continue to increase our offerings."
Lorrie Marcil brings extensive experience representing energy firms in a broad range of administrative and judicial matters involving economic and regulatory issues. Her practice includes complex rate litigation, regulatory counseling and advising clients on related commercial issues. She represents pipeline companies before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) as well as state commissions, and in appeals from those matters. She also advises clients on regulatory issues arising in energy-related transactions, including infrastructure development, joint ventures, and mergers and acquisitions.
Marcil added: "I've always had tremendous respect for Steptoe and its commitment to a broad and deep energy practice. At this time of change in the energy industry, along with my colleagues at Steptoe, I am in the best position possible to advise and assist clients on a wide number of significant emerging issues."
About Steptoe
In more than 100 years of practice, Steptoe has earned an international reputation for vigorous representation of clients before governmental agencies, successful advocacy in litigation and arbitration, and creative and practical advice in structuring business transactions. Steptoe has more than 500 lawyers and other professional staff across offices in Beijing, Brussels, Chicago, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington. For more information, visit www.steptoe.com.
