Beth has more than 30 years of experience practicing in corporate law and assisting clients in regulatory matters. She has assisted electric power industry clients in resolving many types of business challenges, including those related to government contracts, federal election law, corporate and securities. Prior to joining Husch Blackwell as Partner in 2011, Beth served as Of Counsel for a law firm in the San Antonio area.
From 2003 until 2006, Beth held the position of the first in-house chief legal officer for CPS Energy, the nation's largest municipally owned electric and gas utility, where she acted as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary.
In 1997, Beth was one of six officers on a start-up team for California Independent System Operator Corporation. During this time, she assumed the position of Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary, where she was responsible for the legal and regulatory, market monitoring and design, communications and board relations groups.
Beth was in private practice in Washington, D.C. from 1981 until 2003, except for her two years in California. She has since relocated to San Antonio, Texas, where she currently practices.
Beth served as an Attorney-Advisor for the Rural Electrification Administration and a Legal Advisor for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commissioner, Matthew Holder, Jr. at the beginning of her legal career.
Awards & Recognitions
· Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
· Who's Who in America, 1994-2011
Professional Associations & Memberships
· American Bar Association, Public Utility, Communications & Transportation Section: Council Member, 2001-2006; Community Outreach, Chair, 2002-2004; Electricity Committee, Vice-Chair, 1998-Present; Programs, Chair, 2000-2001, Co-Chair, 1999-2000; Membership, Co-Chair, 2001-2002; Energy Environmental and Natural Resources Law, Special Committee on Newsletters, Vice-Chair, 2000-2002; Natural Resources & Environment, Board of Editors, 1991-1998; Electricity Committee, Vice-Chair, 1999-2000
· Energy Bar Association, Program Committee, Co-Chair, 1997-1998; Electric Utility Regulation Committee, Chair, 1995-1997, Vice-Chair, 1994-1995; FERC Operations & Administration Committee, 1991-1993, Vice-Chair, 1990-1991; Tax Development Committee, 1986-1987, Vice-Chair, 1985-1986
· EnergyConnect Group, Inc., (OTCBB: ECNG), Independent Director; Audit Committee, Member, 2010; Governance Committee, 2010; Compensation Committee, 2010
· San Antonio Greater Chamber of Commerce Energy & Sustainability Committee, 2009-present
· Texas General Counsel Forum, Annual Meeting Planning Committee, 2006, 2007
Civic Involvement
· Alamo Breast Cancer Foundation, Board member; National Breast Cancer Coalition Annual Advocacy Training Conference, Delegate, 2009, 2010; Project Lead training in the science of breast cancer, Delegate, 2009
· Grace House, Inc., Volunteer Mentor
· Habitat for Humanity San Antonio, 2006, 2007, 2008
· Methodist Youth Mission Trips to Progresso, Mexico, Adult Volunteer, 2005, 2006, 2007
· New Hope Housing, Inc., Board of Directors, 2001-2003; Board Development and Strategic Planning Committee, Chair, 2002-2003; Executive Committee, 2003; Gala Program, Chair, 2002-2003
· San Antonio's Carver Community Cultural Center, Developmental Board, 2005-2010; Ad Hoc Lawyers' Committee; Internal Audit Committee, 2005-2006; Program & Development Committee, Chair, 2007-Present; Cavalcade of Stars fundraising gala, Co-Chair, 2006, Secretary, 2006-2010; Executive Committee, 2006-2010
· United Way of San Antonio, Women's Leadership Council, Member, 2003-2006; Bejar Society, Member, 2008-Present
· U.S. Agency for International Development Energy Training Program, National Advisory Committee, 1996-1999
· Washington Area Homeless Shelters, Income Tax Assistance Project, Volunteer, 2002-2003
News & Publications
News
2.24.11, Husch Blackwell Expands Energy Practice with Addition of Former CPS Energy, California ISO General Counsel
Events
11.4.11, Reliability & Compliance Enforcement: Major Trends and Issues for Counsel
San Diego, CA
Speaking Engagement
9.15.11, Demand Response 2.0
San Francisco, CA
Speaking Engagement
7.18.11, Common Investor Questions Surrounding the FERC Ruling on Demand Response Double Counting in PJM
Webinar
3.10.11, How Lawyers Can Add Value in NERC Reliability Audits
Webinar