Balch & Bingham is pleased to welcome Stacie Bennett as a partner in the Energy Practice in Austin, Texas. Bennett represents energy clients before state regulatory agencies, Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs) and Independent System Operators (ISOs), legislative bodies, and in state and federal courts throughout Texas. Prior to joining Balch, Bennett was the Director of Regulatory Affairs for Lone Star Transmission, a NextEra Energy-owned Texas utility.

Bennett has a unique background that includes substantial litigation, public policy, and regulatory experience in Texas, representing electric, gas, and water utilities, as well as competitive electric power producers and retailers.