Heather D. Fennell

Of Counsel

Overview

Heather Fennell has extensive legal knowledge in the utilities, energy, and regulatory sectors. Before joining Brooks Pierce, Heather was the Deputy General Counsel for the North Carolina Utilities Commission, and served as a staff attorney at the both the North Carolina Public Staff and the North Carolina General Assembly.

My Practices

Heather has advised public utilities, regulatory agencies, and public advocates on all facets of utility regulatory compliance. She has significant experience in state regulatory issues impacting electric, water, and gas utilities.

Services

Credentials

Education

Northeastern University School of Law, J.D., 2003

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., 1996, Honors Program at London School of Economics

Admissions

North Carolina

New York

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