Holland & Hart LLP is pleased to announce the expansion of its environmental and energy practices with the addition of Reno-based partner Lucas Foletta. His extensive experience representing large-scale energy consumers, gaming companies, and industrial users strengthens the firm's capabilities in power procurement and regulatory compliance.
Lucas delivers strategic counsel to help clients navigate complex regulatory hurdles before the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada involving rates, resource planning, energy supply agreements, and other contested matters. He works with clients to identify power supply options and develops regulatory roadmaps for sourcing reliable energy. Lucas brings specialized expertise advising data center projects with diverse energy needs and negotiating a wide range of agreements with public utilities, from power purchase and energy supply agreements to high voltage distribution agreements and line extensions.
“Lucas's sophisticated understanding of Nevada's complex energy regulatory landscape makes him a great addition to our team,” said Emily Schilling, Environmental and Natural Resources Practice Group Leader. “His experience advocating for large energy consumers on critical regulatory issues enhances our ability to guide clients through the evolving energy marketplace. Lucas's proven track record of delivering strategic solutions for clients with significant power needs will allow us to expand our services to existing and new clients.”
“I'm thrilled to join Holland & Hart's robust platform, and I look forward to working alongside this accomplished team,” said Lucas. “The firm's commitment to teamwork creates an environment where I will have the opportunity to collaborate with experienced colleagues to develop creative solutions that help clients secure reliable and cost-effective power sources in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.”
Before joining Holland & Hart, Lucas was a partner at McDonald Carano in Reno, where he chaired the Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Law Practice. Previously, he served as General Counsel and Policy Director to former Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval, and as an Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Nevada.
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