Energy Law
Debra D. Roby
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Debra D. Roby is an accomplished attorney at Washington Energy Law LLP, located in Washington, District of Columbia. With over two decades of experience, she represents a diverse range of stakeholders in the electric industry. She frequently appears before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on matters such as transmission and energy market tariff and rate filings, merger proceedings, rulemakings, and hydroelectric licensing and compliance. Beyond her work with FERC, she provides valuable assistance in negotiations with utilities, independent power producers, state utility commissions, and Regional Transmission Organizations. Her practice covers a broad spectrum within Energy Law, making her an integral part of the firm's legal team. Debra has also been recognized among Washington D.C.’s Super Lawyers in the field of Energy and Natural Resources.
Overview
- University of Kansas, B.S. , graduated 1992
- George Mason University, graduated 2000
- District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar, 2001
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
- District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar, 2001
- University of Kansas, B.S. , graduated 1992
- George Mason University, graduated 2000
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Energy Law
Awards:
Listed, Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers® in the category of Energy and Natural Resources (2012 – 2016, 2018 – 2020, 2024-2025)
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