Washington, D.C. – Jenner & Block LLP has made a strategic addition to its legal roster, welcoming an accomplished litigator, Will Barksdale, who brings over a decade of experience handling cases involving the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). This announcement highlights Jenner & Block’s dedication to expanding its energy practice and signifies the firm’s fourth addition in this field in the past year.
Barksdale’s legal journey brings him to Jenner & Block from Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP, where he has spent the last 15 years honing his skills and expertise in energy law. His practice has a particular focus on representing clients entangled in FERC investigations and enforcement actions, addressing anti-manipulation rule violations and various alleged infractions.
Beyond this, Barksdale provides invaluable guidance on duty of candor rule matters, regional transmission organization, and independent system operator tariffs. He is a seasoned hand in administrative litigation matters before FERC and extends his services in advising clients on a multitude of agency-related issues, ranging from responding to agency orders to compliance with agency regulations and market rules.
