Balch & Bingham LLP

Energy

Partner

Jim Hancock has spent the past 35 years of his practice focused on regulatory, licensing, compliance, environmental, legislative, and policy issues relating to hydroelectric projects licensed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) under Part 1 of the Federal Power Act. For the last 25 years, Jim has served as general counsel to the National Hydropower Association. He also advises clients on campaign finance, lobbying registration and compliance, and government ethics issues.

Awards & Accolades The Best Lawyers in America®, Water Law (Hydroelectric)

National Hydropower Association, General Counsel and Board of Directors

American Bar Association, Section of Environment, Energy & Resources, Hydro Power Committee, Past Chairman

Energy Bar Association, Hydropower Regulation Committee, Past Chairman

Edison Electric Institute, Hydro Issues Group

Auburn University, B.A., History, 1985, Omicron Delta Kappa

The University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 1988, Student Works Editor, Alabama Law Review