Vinson & Elkins Strengthens Energy Regulatory Practice with Partner C.J. Polito

Strategic Insights -

C.J. Polito, a seasoned Energy Regulatory partner, has joined Vinson & Elkins in Washington, D.C. Bringing extensive experience in regulatory proceedings and investigations, Polito will enhance the firm's Energy Regulatory Practice, focusing on federal regulations governing electricity. His addition is timely, given the current regulatory focus and increased investments in traditional and emerging energy sources. Polito joins from Sidley Austin, where he was an Energy Regulatory partner, and comes with a strong reputation in the field, having been recognized by Chambers USA and Chambers Global.

Key Takeaways:

  • C.J. Polito, a Washington, D.C.-based partner, has joined Vinson & Elkins' Energy Regulatory Practice from Sidley Austin, bringing extensive experience in regulatory proceedings and investigations.
  • Polito has expertise in physical and financial wholesale power transactions, mergers, and asset acquisition approvals, and advises clients on regional energy market rules and tariff requirements.
  • He counsels clients on regulatory requirements under the Federal Power Act, the Natural Gas Act, the Public Utility Holding Company Act, and the creation and implementation of robust compliance programs.
  • Polito joins Vinson & Elkins at a time of growth and increased focus on energy regulations, with mounting power demands driven by data center developments.
  • The firm's Energy Regulatory Practice has a deep bench of lawyers with experience in complex, multi-billion-dollar projects, representing clients from transmission and distribution utilities to private equity investors.
  • Vinson & Elkins is recognized as one of the industry's best firms by Chambers USA in Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) (Nationwide) (2023-2025).

Statistics:

  • Polito has been recognized by Chambers USA in Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) (Nationwide) (2021-2025) and Chambers Global (2022-2025).
  • He received a bachelor's degree, magna cum laude, from Georgetown University and a Juris Doctor from Duke University, where he was an editor of the Duke Law Journal.
  • Vinson & Elkins has a deep bench of lawyers in the regulatory aspects of electric power generation and transmission with extensive experience in complex, multi-billion-dollar projects.

Sources:

  • Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. press release, no date listed.
  • Chambers USA, Chambers Global.
  • Georgetown University, Duke University.