Ms. Katie Gray is a lawyer practicing energy, water & wastewater utilities, energy - natural gas and 6 other areas of law. Katie received a B.A. degree from University of Maine, Honors College in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years. Katie practices in Yarmouth, ME.
About Ms. Katie Gray
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Experience
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions2009, Massachusetts
2008, Maine
Bar Fellowshipfor the first-year legal writing program. During her first summer in law school, she interned at the New Hampshire Attorney General's office. She was a summer associate at Verrill Dana during her second summer.Prior to law school, Katie held internships at the Maine District Court and the elections division of Maine's Secretary of State. She is a 2005 graduate of the University of Maine and its Honors College.
Public Service
Member, ILAP Pro Bono Panel Volunteer, SPACE Gallery
Honors
Recognized in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business under Energy & Natural Resources
Selectedby peersfor inclusion inNew England Rising Stars?under Energy & NaturalResources, Administrative Law and Utilities.comExperience
Bangor Hydro Electric Company: Headwater Benefits
We represented Bangor Hydro Electric Company in defending a substantial claim before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for compensation for headwater benefits relating to FERC licensed hydropower projects located along the Penobscot River in Maine.
Hannaford Energy, LLC: New England Power Pool Membership
We represent Hannaford Bros. Co. (Hannaford) in the creation, permitting and licensing of its new energy marketing subsidiary, Hannaford Energy, LLC (Hannaford Energy).
Multi-Disciplinary Representation in Mill Purchase
We represented the buyer in the acquisition of Domtar Maine LLC, which owns and operates the pulp mill in Baileyville, Maine (also known as Woodland).
Reclassifying as a FERC-Jurisdictional Transmission Line
In 2010, Madison Electric Works (MEW), an electric utility serving Madison, Maine, explored reclassifying its 115-kV power line as a FERC-jurisdictional transmission line. We advised MEW as to the steps necessary to obtain FERC-jurisdictional status, and researched the regulatory regime under which MEW would find itself were the reclassification to succeed.
Verrill Dana Helps Methadone Clinic Win Local Approval in Sanford, Maine
Verrill Dana has a long history of helping methadone clinics in Maine, having helped permit the very first clinic in the mid-1990's. In early 2011, a Massachusetts based provider of opiate addiction treatment services approached Verrill Dana for assistance in opening an outpatient Methadone treatment clinic in Sanford, Maine. On October 2nd, 2012, after more than 18 months of work, Verrill Dana succeeded in helping the client win approval from the Sanford Town Council to open a clinic.
News
October 11, 2013 Natural Gas: The Best Path Forward for Maine?
Media MentionsWilliam S. Harwood , James I. Cohen , Katie M. Gray
May 29, 2013 Verrill Dana Recognized as a Leading Firm by Chambers & Partners
Press ReleasesEric D. Altholz , Scott D. Anderson , Kelly B. Boden , Lisa S. Boehm , Robert C. Brooks , Juliet T. Browne , Anthony M. Calcagni , Roger A. Clement, Jr. , James I. Cohen , Kimberly S. Couch , Bradford W. Coupe , Douglas P. Currier , Gregory S. Fryer , David L. Galgay, Jr. , Gregg H. Ginn , James G. Goggin , Mark K. Googins , Katie M. Gray , William S. Harwood , Nora R. Healy , Jeffrey L. Heidt , Nathaniel R. Hull , Charles M. Katz-Leavy , Alan D. MacEwan , Christopher S. McLoon , Suzanne E. Meeker , Richard G. Moon , Charles R. Oestreicher , James C. Palmer , Raymond A. Pelletier , Jeffrey T. Selser
November 13, 2012 Eight Verrill Dana Attorneys Recognized for Pro Bono Work
Press ReleasesSeth S. Coburn , Benjamin E. Ford , Katie M. Gray , Nathaniel R. Hull , Riikka E. Morrill , Misti D. Munster , Andreea Sabin , Timothy R. Shannon
November 11, 2011 Maine Women Magazine Identifies Katie Gray as Emerging Leader in Energy Law
Media MentionsKatie M. Gray
October 11, 2011 Law Firms Take to Blogging to Share Expertise
Media MentionsEric D. Altholz , James I. Cohen , Benjamin E. Ford , Katie M. Gray , Nora R. Healy , Misti D. Munster
Events
October 10, 2013 Natural Gas: The Best Path Forward for Maine?
Speaking EngagementsWilliam S. Harwood , James I. Cohen , Katie M. Gray
April 28, 2011 NE Women in Energy & the Environment Networking Event
Hosted EventsJanuary 3, 2011 Verrill Dana, LLP to Host New England Women in Energy and the Environment Event
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Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolBoston University School of Law
Class of 2008
J.D.
Other EducationUniversity of Maine, Honors College
Class of 2005
B.A.
summa cum laude
University of Maine, Honors College
Class of 2005
B.A.
with high honors