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
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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