Kate Norman

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 – 2023
  • Recognized by Best Lawyers® 2022-2024
  • 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
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