Kate represents electric and natural gas distribution utilities as well as wholesale water providers in a variety of complex administrative matters before the Public Utility Commission of Texas and Railroad Commission of Texas.
Presentations
- GURA Compensation and Benefits Statute & Railroad Commission Update, Texas Utility Lawyers Annual Meeting, 2019
- Year in Review: What’s New at the Railroad Commission? Texas Utility Lawyers Annual Meeting, 2017
- Recent Developments in Rate Case Expense Recovery, Texas Utility Lawyers Annual Meeting, 2013
- The Changing Ratemaking Landscape, Texas Utility Lawyers Annual Meeting, 2011
- Included by Chambers USA Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity) 2022 – 2024
- Included by Chambers USA Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Oil & Gas) 2024
- Recognized by Best Lawyers® 2022-2025
- Lead or co-counsel for Texas gas distribution utilities in rate proceedings and other matters before the Railroad Commission of Texas.
- Lead counsel for Texas gas distribution utilities in compliance and related administrative matters before the Railroad Commission of Texas.
- Lead counsel for one of the largest wholesale water providers in Texas before the Public Utility Commission of Texas regarding a public interest challenge to the provider’s rates.
- Co-counsel for Texas electric transmission and distribution utility in Distribution Cost Recovery Factor Proceedings before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
- Co-counsel for Texas electric utilities in rate case proceedings before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
- Co-counsel for gas distribution utilities in annual rate filing mechanism proceedings.
- Lead counsel for gas distribution utilities and pipeline companies regarding abandonment of service proceedings before the Railroad Commission of Texas.
- Represent and advise clients in rulemaking and compliance-related proceedings.
- Represent and advise clients on appellate matters related to administrative proceedings.
- American Bar Association
- Austin Bar Association
- Austin Young Lawyers Association
- Travis County Women Lawyers’ Association
- Texas Utility Lawyers
- Friar Society
- First United Methodist Preschool, Advisory Board (2019-2020)
Education
- The University of Texas School of Law 2005, J.D.
- The University of Texas at Austin 2002, Bachelor of Arts with High Honors
- Phi Beta Kappa
Professional Licenses
- State Bar of Texas 2005
Contact
Call Kate directly at (512) 879-0969 or use the form below to send her an email: