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Donald J. Light

Portland,OR

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Assistant General Counsel

Portland General Electric Company (PGE)
01.2018 - 01.2024
  • Advised PGE in all facets of compliance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulations
  • Lead representation for PGE in audit and enforcement matters under authority of numerous regulatory agencies, including negotiating resolution of alleged regulatory violations
  • Partnered with PGE teams to negotiate commercial and operational agreements with numerous counterparts (e.g., other utilities, vendors, municipalities), advising business partners including senior management on risk associated with such agreements
  • Reviewed and advised on federal and state policy and legislative developments impacting PGE

Associate

Van Ness Feldman, LLP
01.2003 - 01.2008
  • Counseled electric utilities and other energy interests regarding compliance with numerous federal laws and regulations
  • Represented utility clients in FERC transactional approval and administrative litigation
  • Managed client’s discovery efforts in major agency investigation stemming from Western Energy Crisis

Education

Juris Doctor -

University of Michigan Law School
Ann Arbor, Michigan
05.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration (Economics minor)

Alma College
Alma, Michigan
05.1997

Skills

  • Strong organization
  • Meeting facilitation
  • Administrative duties
  • Data confidentiality

Professional and Community Leadership

  • Oregon State Bar Energy, Telecom & Utility Law Section Executive Committee (2019-present), Secretary (2021)
  • American Red Cross, Northwest Oregon Chapter Board Member (April 2024-present)
  • University of Idaho Energy Executive Course (June 2022)
  • Cleveland Youth Baseball and Softball Board Member (2010-2018), T-Ball and Farm Ball Coordinator (2011-2015), Coach (2010-2019)

Timeline

Senior Assistant General Counsel

Portland General Electric Company (PGE)
01.2018 - 01.2024

Associate

Van Ness Feldman, LLP
01.2003 - 01.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration (Economics minor)

Alma College

Juris Doctor -

University of Michigan Law School

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