Anya Sharma
Washington
Summary
Distinguished legal scholar and former high-ranking government official with over two decades of expertise in administrative law, regulatory policy, and appellate advocacy, seeking appointment to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to contribute to the principled interpretation and application of federal law and oversight of agency action.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Distinguished Professor of Law
Georgetown University Law Center
01.2015 - Current
- Teach and conduct research in Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Regulatory Theory, and Energy Law.
- Advise numerous students on legal research and writing, and supervise advanced legal clinics.
- Author extensively cited articles and books on agency deference, statutory interpretation, and the separation of powers.
- Regularly provide expert testimony before Congressional committees and serve as a consultant on major regulatory initiatives.
- Served as Co-Director of the Institute for Regulatory Studies.
General Counsel
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Served as chief legal advisor to the Commission, overseeing all litigation, enforcement, and regulatory development activities.
- Managed a large legal department responsible for defending agency actions before federal appellate courts, including the D.C. Circuit.
- Provided counsel on complex energy market regulations, infrastructure projects, and compliance matters under the Federal Power Act, Natural Gas Act, and other statutes.
- Played a pivotal role in developing and defending major federal energy policies and rulemakings.
Senior Regulatory Counsel
WilmerHale LLP
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Represented major corporations and trade associations in complex administrative law and regulatory matters across various sectors (telecommunications, environmental, financial services).
- Litigated regulatory challenges before federal agencies and the D.C. Circuit.
- Advised clients on compliance with federal regulations and strategized on policy advocacy.
Law Clerk
The Honorable Merrick Garland, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Conducted in-depth legal research and drafted bench memoranda for cases involving administrative law, constitutional law, and statutory interpretation.
- Assisted in drafting judicial opinions, gaining invaluable insight into the D.C. Circuit's jurisprudence and its role in reviewing agency action.
Education
Juris Doctor -
University of Michigan Law School
Ann Arbor, MI05.2002
Doctor of Philosophy - Economics
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, MA05.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Political Science
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL05.1996
Skills
- Administrative Law
- Regulatory Policy
- Constitutional Law
- Energy Law
- Environmental Law
- Statutory Interpretation
- Appellate Procedure
- Judicial Review
- Extensive publication record
- Peer review
- Curriculum development
- Legal pedagogy
- Interdisciplinary research
- High-level strategic counsel
- Congressional testimony
- Policy formulation
- Inter-agency coordination
- Appellate brief writing
- Oral argument
- Legal strategy development
- Expert witness preparation
Professional Associations And Affiliations
- American Bar Association - Section of Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice, Chair, 2019-2020
- Administrative Conference of the United States, Public Member, 2017-Present
- American Law Institute, Elected Member
- Federal Bar Association - D.C. Chapter
- Women's Bar Association of the District of Columbia
Awards
- American Bar Association's Award for Distinguished Contributions to Administrative Law, 2023
- Federal Bar Association's Excellence in Government Service Award, 2015
- Georgetown Law Faculty Research Award
- 2018
- 2021
- Selected as 'Top Women in Law' by National Law Journal, 2016
Skills And Expertise
Administrative Law, Regulatory Policy, Constitutional Law, Energy Law, Environmental Law, Statutory Interpretation, Appellate Procedure, Judicial Review, Extensive publication record, Peer review, Curriculum development, Legal pedagogy, Interdisciplinary research (law & economics), High-level strategic counsel to federal agencies, Congressional testimony, Policy formulation, Inter-agency coordination, Appellate brief writing, Oral argument, Legal strategy development, Expert witness preparation
Timeline
Distinguished Professor of Law
Georgetown University Law Center
01.2015 - Current
General Counsel
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
01.2008 - 01.2015
Senior Regulatory Counsel
WilmerHale LLP
01.2003 - 01.2008
Law Clerk
The Honorable Merrick Garland, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
01.2002 - 01.2003
Doctor of Philosophy - Economics
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Political Science
Northwestern University
Juris Doctor -
University of Michigan Law School
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