Jecoliah Williams represents primarily cooperative and municipal utilities in her energy practice. She handles Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and appellate proceedings regarding organized wholesale markets for energy and capacity, transmission formula rates, transmission planning and cost allocation, and related transactions and proceedings involving natural gas pipeline rates and services.
In addition, she is active in policy development matters arising from the Western markets, including the California Independent System Operator region. Jecoliah also advises and advocates for clients in matters relating to compliance with federally mandated electric reliability standards and other aspects of the Federal Power Act and the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978.
Before joining Thompson Coburn, Jecoliah gained experience in legal and environmental science roles, contributing to regulatory and enforcement actions related to energy sector compliance with market, environmental, and cybersecurity regulations.
- American Bar Association
- Energy Bar Association
- Charles & Katherine Miller Award for Excellence in Environmental Law
- The George Washington University Law School, May 2019
- J.B. & Maurice C. Shapiro Public Service Award
- The George Washington University Law School, May 2017
- Dean’s Scholar Award
- The George Washington University Law School, September 2016
- “Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) Title II Compliance Manual” 2021 Update
American Public Power Association, Edison Electric Institute and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, 2021
Outside of work, I am involved as a volunteer with the Energy Bar Association’s Energy Insecurity Initiative.