Professional Activities
Former President, Women's Energy Network
American Bar Association
Energy Bar Association
Recognition & Accomplishments
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals and Superior Court of the District of Columbia named Katie to the Capital Pro Bono High Honor Roll in 2014, for providing 100 hours of pro bono service in the prior calendar year.
The Best Lawyers in America "Ones to Watch," – Project Finance Law (Washington, D.C.), 2021
The Legal 500, Energy: renewable/alternative, 2020
Publications
Co-author, "Effects of COVID-19 on Energy Projects and Programs," Ballard Spahr alert, May 5, 2020
Co-author, "Oregon Creates Community Solar Program", Ballard Spahr alert, March 16, 2016
Co-author, "Maryland Public Service Commission Issues Draft Regulations Implementing Community Solar Pilot Program," Ballard Spahr alert, November 19, 2015
Co-author, "Threading the Needle on Gas/Electric Coordination: Who Has To Change and Who Has To Pay?" American Bar Association's Trends, Vol. 45 No. 5, May/June 2014
Co-author, "The Potential Impact of New Pipeline Safety Legislation on PHMSA's Regulatory Initiatives," Pipeline & Gas Journal, April 2012
Co-author, "The National Transportation Safety Board's Report on San Bruno: Implications for Pipeline Safety," Pipeline & Gas Journal, November 2011
Speaking Engagements
Speaker, "Community Solar Update – State-Specific Programs and Implementation," Ballard Spahr webinar, Washington, D.C., April 7, 2017
Speaker, "Community Solar Update – State- Specific Legislations and Regulations," Ballard Spahr webinar, Washington, D.C., February 23, 2016
Board Memberships
Women's Energy Network, 2012-present