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David Allen Alexander

Harrisburg,PA

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Counsel

Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
Harrisburg, PA
11.2022 - Current
  • Monitor federal energy policy regulations
  • Prepare and Draft Appellant briefs before Commonwealth Court
  • Assist in Responding to Right-To-Know-Requests
  • Prepare memorandums for Commissioners approval
  • Assist in reviewing Commission cyber security regulations
  • Conduct statutory/legal research

Legal Counsel

Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
Harrisburg, PA
05.2015 - 11.2022
  • Advised the Chairman of the Public Utility Commission (PUC) on a variety of issues including Transportation Network Companies, Railroad Safety and Cybersecurity
  • Performed research on issues for the Chairman's Office
  • Attended utility company briefings
  • Provided briefings on issues that come before the PUC
  • Participated in National and Regional PUC conferences
  • Acted as a liaison with other PA PUC Bureaus and Departments
  • Attended NARUC Conferences
  • Former Staff Sub Committee Chair of the Critical Infrastructure Committee, in this position I was responsible for organizing monthly calls including the creation of agendas for NARUC Critical Infrastructure Committee meetings

Executive Policy Specialist

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Harrisburg, PA
01.2013 - 04.2015
  •  Assisted in the development of policy within the Department consistent with the Governor’s goals and objectives   
  • Performed Legislative Bill analysis for the Department    
  • Conducted research, analysis and evaluation of policy within the Department    
  • Acted as liaison between the Secretary’s office and program offices within the Department
  • Primary adviser regarding policy issues and strategic planning

Staff Attorney/Special Agent Office of Administrate Law Judge

Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
Harrisburg, PA
01.2008 - 01.2013
  • Adjudicated Chapter 14 (66 Pa. C.S. Section 1401to 1408) cases
  • Performed legal research for Administrative Law Judges
  • Trained new special agent on the Office's policies and procedures

Commissioner

Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission
Harrisburg, PA
04.2002 - 12.2007
  • Conducted hearings on discrimination cases
  • Reviewed complaints filed with the Commission
  • Adjudicated matters brought before the Commission and determined penalties, if appropriate

Paralegal

Pharmacare
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2002 - 06.2005
  • Conducted HIPPA research
  • Handled all subpoena requests
  • Assisted on intra department IT upgrades on HIPPA requirements

Legislative Assistant

Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor's Office
Harrisburg, PA
06.1995 - 07.2001
  • Handled constituent concerns
  • Briefed the Lieutenant Governor on Local Government Affairs
  • Briefed the Lieutenant Governor on legislative and policy matters
  • Performed office research

Education

J.D. -

Duquesne University School of Law
Pittsburgh, PA
2005

M.P.A. - Public Administration

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
1995

B.A. - Political Science

Mercyhurst College
Erie, PA
1985

Additional Information

  • Pennsylvania State Bar, May 2007
  • Admitted to Practice before the Federal Western District in Pennsylvania 2007
  • Admitted to Practice before the Federal MIddle District Court in Pennsylvania 2023

Timeline

Assistant Counsel

Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
11.2022 - Current

Legal Counsel

Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
05.2015 - 11.2022

Executive Policy Specialist

Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
01.2013 - 04.2015

Staff Attorney/Special Agent Office of Administrate Law Judge

Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
01.2008 - 01.2013

Commissioner

Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission
04.2002 - 12.2007

Paralegal

Pharmacare
01.2002 - 06.2005

Legislative Assistant

Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor's Office
06.1995 - 07.2001

J.D. -

Duquesne University School of Law

M.P.A. - Public Administration

George Mason University

B.A. - Political Science

Mercyhurst College
David Allen Alexander