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William Mapes

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City: Washington

State: DC

Zip: 20006

Country: USA

Phone: 202-***-****

Skill Level: Senior

Salary Range: $140,000

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WILLIAM R. MAPES, JR.

888 16th Street NW, #800

Washington, DC 20006

WWW.WRMAPESLAW.COM Phone: 202-***-****

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Accomplished AV-rated attorney with 25+ years of success in representing leading energy field

participants, including municipalities, electric cooperative members, electric transmission and

natural gas pipeline companies and shippers, independent system operators, cogenerators and

others in regulatory, transactional, and commercial matters. Prevailed before regulatory bodies,

including Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and state and federal courts.

Proactive, energetic leader who excels at quickly creating effective legal solutions under intense

conditions.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Regulatory Compliance Energy Law Antitrust Issues Appellate Practice

Administrative Law Business Operations Policy Development Strategic Planning

Energy Infrastructure Contracts Negotiations

Business Development Client Relations Legal Counseling Risk Management

Legal Writing Federal Grant Submissions Team Leadership

Personnel Management

EXPERIENCE

Attorney / Law Office of William R. Mapes, Jr. / Washington, DC / 2009-Present

Respected practice counseling a diverse range of clients on complex energy issues

Create litigation strategies to optimize client positions and mitigate potential risk. Submitted

request for rehearing on behalf of Natural Resources Defense Council and 16 other

environmental groups concerning rulemaking on integration of variable energy resources such as

wind. Filed request for investigation by FERC Enforcement Staff of electric utility cooperative,

including possible violation of anti-market manipulation regulations. Obtained settlement

providing for significant payment to client ExxonMobil Corporation, a large cogenerator, and

resolution of two appellate proceedings, achieved after preparation of expert witness testimony

and pre-trial motions practice, thereby resolving electric interconnection dispute. Overcame

significant challenges to obtain certificate from FERC for construction and operation of new

interstate gas pipeline. Advocacy to limit or shape rate and tariff changes for shippers on gas

pipelines, including as primary regulatory counsel on FERC matters for over 20 years on behalf

of natural gas local distribution company. Co-counsel in pending National Environmental Policy

Act court challenge to FERC authorization of LNG import facility in Baltimore

Harbor.

Of Counsel / Duncan, Weinberg, Genzer & Pembroke, P.C. / Washington, DC / 2005-

2008 National firm with counseling, regulatory and litigation practices

Leadership role handling energy, enforcement and administrative law disputes and compliance

counseling for key clients. Represented broad range of parties in administrative and appellate

litigation, which included preparing testimony, presentation of litigation case to administrative

law judges and other decisional authorities, drafting tariff and contractual language, and

negotiating complex multi-party settlements. Through this process, I obtained service

enhancements and rate reductions for municipal electric utilities, including successful negotiation of a settlement respecting distribution of nuclear plant decommissioning cost over-

recovery. Successfully advocated reduction in scope of interstate natural gas pipeline facilities in

representing landowners during FERC review of pipeline certificate filings under National

Environmental Policy Act. Participated in natural gas pipeline rate, tariff and service proceedings

on behalf of gas shippers.

Partner / Duane Morris, LLP / Washington, DC / 2000-2005

Highly-rated international firm offering comprehensive range of practices

Advanced client business goals by defining effective yet practical solutions to issues raised by energy

compliance/litigation requirements as well as standards of conduct. Protected clients' interests in

disputes before FERC and other agencies and before courts. Advised Midwest and California

Independent System Operators, public utilities such as NSTAR, and gas shippers. Drafted 59-page

complaint for client ExxonMobil Corporation concerning rate and service claims involving electric

interconnection dispute with large utility. Secured oil pipeline rate reductions in two FERC

proceedings, capturing significant rate savings for shipper-client, while also advancing client's long-

term business goals. Participated in California state court action alleging electricity market "gaming"

during California electricity crisis.

Partner and Associate / Ross, Marsh & Foster / Washington, DC / 1978-2000

Boutique practice specializing in energy law

Led regulatory policies for energy companies, including natural gas pipelines and gas and

electric marketing companies, in counseling clients on compliance with applicable laws and

maximizing client benefits in regulatory disputes. Presented winning arguments before

regulatory, administrative, and judicial bodies to obtain favorable rate, tariff, certificate, and

environmental authorizations on behalf of electric and natural gas marketing companies, natural

gas pipeline companies and shippers. Negotiated favorable terms for natural gas contracts,

maximizing client gas sales revenues. Prevailed on federal preemption grounds in U.S. District

Court class action involving royalty disputes, and state court case involving royalty valuation

issues.

EDUCATION

Juris Doctor, American University, Washington College of Law

Bachelor of Science: Business Administration (economics), Miami University

AWARDS AND AFFILIATIONS

AV rated by peers, reflecting the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethical standards

Who's Who in American Law and Who's Who in America-frequently listed

American Bar Association Member: Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice; Environment,

Energy, and Resources; Public Utility, Communications and Transportation Law Sections

Energy Bar Association Former Chair: Ratemaking Committee; Former Vice Chair: Natural

Gas Marketing & Transportation Committee

BAR MEMBERSHIPS: District of Columbia Bar Supreme Court of the United States United

States Court of Claims United States Courts of Appeals for the District of Columbia, Third,

Fourth, Fifth, & Sixth Circuits

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