Annie Cook > Bracewell LLP > Washington DC, United States > Lawyer Profile

Bracewell LLP
2001 M STREET, NW, SUITE 900
WASHINGTON DC 20036
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
United States
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Work Department

Energy Regulatory

Position

Annie Cook represents oil and natural gas pipeline, terminal and LNG facility operators with regard to transportation, safety and related laws. Annie regularly advises clients on construction and siting, incident response, regulatory compliance, litigation strategy and enforcement defense under the Pipeline Safety Act, the Natural Gas Act and related state laws. Annie has assisted clients in successfully challenging administrative agency actions at the federal appellate level. She also assists with confidential and large-scale investigations and compliance audits to identify legal risks and prepare defenses on enforcement matters, including investigations led by the Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General.

Memberships

Energy Bar Association
American Bar Association, Section of Environment, Energy and Resources Law – Section on Administrative Law
State Bar of Georgia, Environmental Law and Real Property Sections
Atlanta Legal Aid Society Board of Directors

Education

Emory University School of Law, J.D., 2008, with honors
Kenyon College, B.A., 2003, magna cum laude and Phi Betta Kappa

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Energy > Energy regulation: oil and gas

Bracewell LLP‘s Washington DC-based team serves clients across the midstream space in regulatory, transactional, and enforcement matters involving oil, gas, carbon dioxide, and hydrogen pipelines. The team is particularly renowned for its representation of clients before the FERC, DOE, CFTC, PHMSA, and other state and federal energy regulatory agencies. Department head Mark Lewis routinely advises clients who own, operate, develop, and invest in oil and gas pipeline infrastructure and related infrastructure, including LNG storage facilities. Kirk Morgan advises clients on new infrastructure projects such as greenfield pipelines and expansion projects, among others, while Michael Brooks specializes in representing clients in investigations brought by regulatory bodies such as the CFTC and FERC. George Fatula has significant experience handling FERC proceedings, including rate cases, and Annie Cook is noted for her experience in pipeline safety matters. Eugene Elrod joined the firm from Latham & Watkins LLP in November 2023, while Michelle Boudreaux arrived in Houston from Baker Botts L.L.P. in July 2024.