Education
State University of New York at Geneseo, B.A., 2012, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa; Boston University School of Law, J.D., 2015, cum laude, Note Development Editor, Boston University International Law Journal
Samantha is an attorney in our Energy Practice Group. She advises clients on a range of regulatory matters and represents them in state and federal regulatory proceedings. In addition, she provides advice and counsel to clients on energy-related projects and investments and assists clients in negotiating energy-related transactions.
Prior to joining Couch White, Samantha was an Attorney-Advisor in the Office of Enforcement at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Admissions
- New York State Courts
- United States District Court for the Western District of New York
- District of Columbia Courts
Professional Experience
- Attorney-Advisor at FERC, where she investigated potential violations of Commission rules, regulations, and Commission-approved tariffs.
- Significant experience in conducting all aspects of investigative work, including strategy development, taking testimony and depositions, engaging in documentary discovery, performing site visits, developing preliminary findings, and conducting settlement negotiations.
- Significant engagement with ISO/RTOs and market monitors on a broad range of issues within FERC’s jurisdiction.
- Judicial Law Clerk for U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, where she conducted research and drafted opinions.
- Commercial and Intellectual Property Associate, where she represented clients in state and federal court litigation, government and internal investigations, and mediation.
- Significant experience arguing dispositive motions, as well as drafting pleadings, motions, CPLR article 78 petitions, appellate briefs, and settlement agreements.
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Memberships
- Capital District Women’s Bar Association
- Energy Bar Association
- Women’s Energy Network
- Women in Communications + Energy