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Eugene R. "Gene" Elrod

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2006
Awarded Practice Areas
Energy Law Energy Regulatory Law Oil and Gas Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Energy Law Energy Regulatory Law Oil and Gas Law
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Eugene R. "Gene" Elrod
Washington, DC
Works at
Bracewell LLP

95 Best Lawyers awards

Bracewell LLP logo

Biography

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
Works at
Bracewell LLP

95 Best Lawyers awards

Bracewell LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • Emory University, J.D., graduated 1974
  • Dartmouth College, AB, graduated 1971

Bar Admissions

  • District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar

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

Gene is a trusted, experienced counsel, and a good person. His efforts are tireless, and his abilities are second-to-none. Working with him is an enjoyable experience.

Gene Elrod is one of the best FERC lawyers in the business. His advice is always objective, realistic, and well thought out.

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Oil and Gas Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Energy Regulatory Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Energy Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Oil and Gas Law
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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