Dentons, the world’s largest law firm, announces today that Lora L. Manion has joined the firm’s Indianapolis office as Of Counsel. A member of the Energy practice, Manion counsels clients on regulatory and transactional matters involving energy, telecom, water and wastewater utilities, including mergers and acquisitions, public financing, rate cases, service territories, cost recovery, commercial contracts and more.

Prior to joining Dentons, Manion served as an administrative law judge at the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (“IURC”) and as a corporate attorney for a public utility with US and international operations.

The insights she gained presiding at the IURC over regulatory hearings with utilities and other interested parties help her provide tailored solutions to clients and counsel them on how to improve communication with regulators and build positive relationships with other interested parties.

“Lora’s vast experience working for utilities and later serving as an administrative law judge at the IURC will immensely benefit our clients because she provides a unique perspective and skillset to helping our clients achieve their goals,” said David McGimpsey, co-leader of Dentons’ US Region Energy practice. “She understands the challenges and opportunities in front of utilities today, including identifying efficiencies, creating cost-savings and ensuring strong cybersecurity safety in utility systems.”

Manion’s experience also includes performing due diligence and advising clients on utility mergers and acquisitions and their regulatory approvals. Her experience with commercial contracts includes preparing and negotiating utility construction, maintenance, operations, supply and technology contracts. She is experienced in developing and implementing large-scale compliance programs and risk assessments.

“We are always seeking to add skilled and talented lawyers who can help our clients navigate the challenges in their industries and deliver the results clients seek. We are thrilled to welcome Lora to Dentons,” said Keith Bice, Managing Partner of Dentons Bingham Greenebaum.

Manion is admitted to practice in Indiana. She is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association’s Utility Bar Section and member of the American Bar Association. She also volunteers with the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic.

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