Andrew Schulte guides energy industry clients through the complex and dynamic regulatory environments at the local, state, and federal levels. Andrew has significant experience with matters set for hearing before regulatory bodies, including preparing filings and testimony, negotiating multi-party settlements, managing discovery, presenting oral arguments, cross-examining expert witnesses, and drafting motions and briefs for presentation to regulatory decision-makers.
As former counsel to both the Kansas Corporation Commission and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Andrew uses his understanding of the legal, procedural, and political issues at play in regulatory proceedings to help clients achieve their business goals. He also counsels clients on energy-related transactions, including the acquisition of energy assets and the negotiation of power purchase agreements. Andrew has conducted due diligence, drafted and reviewed contracts for the transfer of interests in electric generation projects, and obtained the necessary regulatory approvals for such transactions.
