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Areas of Practice
Client Results
Education
- J.D., cum laude, Washington College of Law, American University, 2003
- B.A., magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Dickinson College, 1997
Bar and Court Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
Julia Scarpino Wood
TEL: 202.298.1938
FAX: 202.338.2416
Seventh Floor
Washington DC 20007
Julia Wood’s practice focuses primarily on hydroelectric and electric power matters involving the Federal Power Act, Energy Policy Act of 2005, Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA), and other federal statutes affecting energy and water development. Ms. Wood provides legal counsel to the firm’s hydroelectric clients on relicensing and license compliance issues, and is currently involved in several major hydroelectric relicensing proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Her practice also involves counseling clients on emerging legal issues regarding hydrokinetics and other forms of alternative energy development. Ms. Wood assists electric industry clients on issues relating to the development and acquisition of power projects, market-based rate authorizations, and regulatory compliance.
In addition, Ms. Wood represents Alaskan entities, including municipalities, on a variety of federal issues, including energy, environmental, and transportation issues, before Congress and federal agencies.
Government Service
Honors Paralegal, Antitrust Division, Department of Justice, 1997-1999
Professional and Civic Affiliations
- American Bar Association (Vice Chair, Hydro Committee; 2010-present)
- National Hydropower Association (Chair; Ocean, Tidal, and New Technologies Council; 2012; Vice Chair; 2010-2012)
- Energy Bar Association
- Ocean Renewable Energy Coalition
- Women's Council on Energy and the Environment
Publications
“Hydropower,” The Year in Review 2011 (2012).
“U.S. Departments of Energy, the Interior, and the Army Assessing and Promoting Federal Hydropower Development,” The Water Report (2010).
"Hydropower," The Year in Review 2009 (2010).
“Hydropower,” The Year in Review 2008 (2009).
“Hydroelectric Regulation Under the Federal Power Act,” Waters and Water Rights (2009).
“Hydroelectric Regulation,” Energy Law and Transactions (2009).
“Hydropower,” The Year in Review 2007 (2008).
"Hydropower," The Year in Review 2006 (2007).
Speaking Engagements
- National Hydropower Association Annual Conference, April 16, 2012
- Symposium on Legal Challenges and Opportunities for Offshore Wind and Hydrokinetic Energy Development in the Northeast, March 2, 2012
- 17th Section Fall Meeting: The ABA Environment, Energy, and Resources Law Summit, September 25, 2009
- EnergyOcean 2009, June 18, 2009