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Avery Walke

Associate
Columbus
T.
614.223.9368
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Avery advises clients across the energy sector on regulatory proceedings, investigations and transactional matters before state public utility commissions, regional transmission organizations (RTOs), independent system operators (ISOs) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). She works closely with clients to navigate the ever-changing regulatory landscape and anticipate policy developments that impact their businesses nationwide.

Avery represents a wide range of energy market clients, including gas and electric utilities, data centers, generators, renewable energy companies and energy traders. She regularly handles electric and natural gas regulatory matters, including administrative litigation, regulatory compliance, market manipulation investigations and project development transactions, particularly in connection with natural gas pipeline development. She also advises on renewable energy transactions, including power purchase agreements and wholesale and retail behind-the-meter arrangements.

A key aspect of Avery’s practice involves counseling clients on emerging and rapidly developing energy issues. She regularly advises on federal and state regulatory considerations related to cryptocurrency mining and the proliferation of data centers. Her experience also includes advising on Inflation Reduction Act investment tax credits for energy projects and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s voluntary carbon credit derivatives.

Clients value Avery’s industry fluency, efficiency and attentiveness. A devoted advocate for her clients, she stays closely attuned to evolving policy and regulatory developments to remain at the forefront of the energy industry.

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  • Washington University, School of Law, 2022, J.D.
    • Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition Team (Captain 2021-22)
    • Jessup U.S. National Rounds Semi-Finalist Team (2022)
    • Top 20 Best Jessup Memorial U.S. National Rounds (2022)
    • Lead Respondent Oralist of White & Case Advancing Team (2021)
    • Top 50 Oralist Award Jessup Regional 3 Competition (2021)
    • Award for Excellence in Oral Advocacy
    • Scholar in Law Award
  • Miami University, 2019, B.A., Political Science
    • cum laude
    • Miami University Access Fellow
    • The Howard White Award – Outstanding Scholarship & Leadership in Political Science
    • Outstanding Law and Sociology Minor Award
    • College of Arts and Sciences Ambassador
    • Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society
    • Study Abroad, Spain (Summer 2017)
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