CWS Governmental Relations, Ltd.

Matthew S. White, Associate
614.334.6172
mwhite@cwslaw.com

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Practice Concentration
Represents clients in all aspects of electric, natural gas, communications and water/wastewater industries, local government law, and related litigation.

Representative Experience
Prepared contracts for sale of electric power and the renewable energy credits associated (RECs) with electric power
Assisted with preparation of pleadings in AMP-Ohio Generating Station Base before the Ohio Power Siting Board
Served as counsel for an Ohio natural gas utility in rate case proceedings and various other proceedings at the Public Utility Commission of Ohio
Served as counsel for an independent natural gas supplier at various proceedings at the Public Utility Commission of Ohio and other business matters
Represented a large scale energy user in various electric rate case proceedings at the Public Utility Commission of Ohio
Assisted in the preparation of pleadings filed at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a large electric distribution company
Represented various municipal utilities in business and litigation matters
Represented various telecommunication clients on matters at the Public Utility Commission of Ohio

Education

Ohio University (B.A., 2002) Phi Beta Kappa
College of William & Mary (J.D. & MBA, 2007)

Bar Admissions

Ohio
West Virginia

Professional Memberships and Community Service
Columbus Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Association, Public Utilities Committee; New Lawyer Section
Columbus Young Professionals
Represents and consults numerous pro bono clients from the Columbus Interfaith Legal Clinic
Member of the Ohio Environmental Law Committee

Speeches & Publications
Organized and Moderated, Columbus Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Seminar “The Emerging Markets of Renewable Energy Credits”