Began the practice of law at the Federal Power Commission in 1974. Joined Sidley & Austin (now Sidley Austin LLP) in 1977, elected to partnership in 1981. Co-head of Energy practice, 2006- present
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Eugene R. "Gene" Elrod
Awarded Practice Areas
Energy Law Energy Regulatory Law Oil and Gas Law
Biography
Locations
Education
- Emory University, J.D., graduated 1974
- Dartmouth College, AB, graduated 1971
Bar Admissions
Affiliations
- American Bar Association, Section of Public Utility, Communications and Transportation Law - Member, Council Group
- Energy Bar Association - Member
- George Washinton U. Energy Law Advisory Board - Board Member
- Institute for Energy Law of the Center for American and International Law - Member, Advisory Board
- Law 360 Energy Editorial Advisory Board - Member
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Oil and Gas Law, Washington, D.C. (2019)
- Energy Regulatory Law, Washington, D.C. (2018)
- Energy Law, Washington, DC (2015)
- Oil and Gas Law, Washington, DC (2014)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Energy Law
- Energy Regulatory Law
- Oil and Gas Law
Special Focus:
- Administrative
- Electricity
- Energy Companies
- Gas
- Litigation
- Oil and Gas
- Pipeline
- Public Utility
- Regulatory
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