Tyler S. Johnson > Bracewell LLP > Seattle, United States > Lawyer Profile

Bracewell LLP
701 FIFTH AVENUE, STE 6200
SEATTLE, WA 98104-7018
WASHINGTON
United States
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Work Department

Energy Regulatory

Position

Ty Johnson counsels domestic and international energy clients in energy regulatory matters and in offshore wind development and permitting.

In his energy regulatory practice, Ty advises on the regulatory regimes administered by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the US Department of Energy, as well as other federal and state agencies. He represents energy marketers and transmission owners in matters involving compliance with the Federal Power Act, and he represents clients involved in regulatory litigation before FERC and in related appellate litigation. Ty works with clients on energy regulatory developments in the Northwest and the Western United States, with a focus on transmission and rate matters related to the Bonneville Power Administration and in related appellate proceedings. He is experienced with FERC’s natural gas transportation regulations, including with tariff and certificate proceedings, compliance audits and enforcement proceedings. He has also advised clients on numerous aspects of liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports and exports, including Department of Energy licensing and FERC certificate proceedings.

Education

American University, Washington College of Law, J.D., 2010, cum laude
Yale University, B.S., 2000

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Energy > Energy regulation: electric power

(Next Generation Partners)

Tyler Johnson – Bracewell LLP

Bracewell LLP offers comprehensive expertise in energy regulation, with a strong focus on matters before FERC and the CFTC, including significant enforcement experience. The firm advises clients on regulatory issues tied to renewable energy generation, electric transmission, offshore and onshore wind projects, as well as solar and storage developments, covering compliance, rate, and access matters as projects become operational. Known for its strength in energy transition projects, the team also excels in litigation and disputes involving complex regulatory issues and provides strong transactional support across the sector. The practice is led by Catherine McCarthy, chair of the energy department, who has over 30 years of experience in electric energy regulation, securing FERC and state authorizations, and handling market and compliance matters. Deanna King in Austin focuses on regulatory compliance and litigation, while Michael Brooks specializes in commodities and derivatives law, often representing clients in federal investigations. Theodore F. Duver in New York advises renewable energy companies on federal and state regulatory issues, and Tyler Johnson represents energy marketers and transmission owners in FERC compliance and appellate litigation. Boris Shkuta represents energy clients in a diverse array of high-stakes FERC and federal court proceedings including electric transmission owners and generation owners. All team members are based in Washington DC unless otherwise specified.