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Keegan Werlin LLP provides expert regulatory law services, specializing in energy, public utility, and environmental regulation. Based in Lexington, MA, our team offers strategic solutions to businesses across New England, navigating complex government compliance, policy issues, and infrastructure challenges with proven success. Energy & Regulatory Law Overview Keegan Werlin’s energy and regulatory team has a thorough understanding of the economic, policy and strategic issues emerging in client industries, particularly in relation to the clean energy future. Members of the practice have extensive backgrounds in public utilities regulation, government and legislative relations and environmental regulation. With over 30 years of experience, the energy and regulatory team is able to provide effective representation on a wide range of energy industry issues. Keegan Werlin actively participates on behalf of clients in state regulatory proceedings involving a broad spectrum of industry issues, with a focus on assisting clients in their core obligations to provide safe and reliable energy service to customers. Our attorneys have represented clients in proceedings before New England regulators in relation to mergers and acquisitions, facility divestitures, complex rate proceedings and establishment of complex performance-based rate mechanisms, service quality performance, storm reviews and grid-modernization proceedings, and long-term contracting for clean energy procurements to name just a few. Our attorneys are thoroughly familiar with the broad range of issues involved in the provision of natural gas and electric delivery service to retail customers, in an era of change. The Clean Energy Future On behalf of energy clients, Keegan Werlin is involved in all aspects of the electric distribution industry, assisting in regulatory matters in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island and other states in the region. Today, participants in the energy market have both significant opportunities and historic challenges in planning and providing for the electricity needs of electric customers in the marketplace. Familiarity with the regulatory framework is absolutely necessary to succeed in the region. In the Commonwealth, the impetus for energy-industry change stems from a series of legislative actions taken by the Massachusetts legislature since 2008 to advance clean energy goals and to address climate change concerns through both mitigation and adaption. In 2008, the Massachusetts legislature enacted Chapter 169 of the Acts of 2008, An Act Relative To Green Communities (“Green Communities Act”), and An Act Establishing the Global Warming Solutions Act, St. 2008 c. 298, § 7 (”GWSA”). The Green Communities Act established an entirely new construct for energy efficiency program planning, paving the way for the aggressive expansion of demand resources (energy efficiency, demand response and renewable generation). The GWSA put in place a comprehensive policy framework designed to result in marked reductions to greenhouse gas emissions on a designated timeline. Since the enactment of the Green Communities Act and the GWSA, the operating environment for the electric industry has experienced a profound transformation, evolving into a highly dynamic setting characterized by declining electric consumption on a per-customer basis, coupled with intensifying pressure for more reliable electric service, unbounded digital access and the widespread accommodation of distributed energy resources, among other factors. In just the past few years, a shift in focus to future electrification has placed electric utilities at a crossroads where the ability to extract revenue from the system to cover necessary operating costs and capital investment has been declining, while the obligations and demands for performance to meet a range of stakeholder interests is rapidly expanding, anticipating a future with exponentially expanded reliance on the electric grid. Many initiatives are underway to achieve the goals and objectives of the Green Communities Act and GWSA, by promoting the development of the electric-vehicle market and associated charging infrastructure; to expand the use of electric storage; and to enable DER interconnection, as examples. The goals and objectives of the Green Communities Act/GWSA were affirmed by the Baker Administration’s Executive Order No. 569, Establishing an Integrated Climate Change Strategy for the Commonwealth (September 16, 2016) (“Executive Order No. 569”), setting directives for the reduction of greenhouse gases and preparation for the impacts of climate change. On August 11, 2022, Governor Baker signed into law An Act Driving Clean Energy and Offshore Wind, St. 2022, c. 179. As with other legislative initiatives enacted since the Green Communities Act and GWSA in 2008, this far-reaching legislation provides a strong impetus for achievement of the Commonwealth’s goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 through initiatives relating to offshore wind and solar power, battery storage, electric grid modernization and the electrification of the transportation and building sectors. Mergers & Acquisitions Keegan Werlin attorneys have extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions involving electric and gas companies in the New England region. Keegan Werlin advises clients on regulatory issues associated with mergers and acquisitions and represents clients in agency proceedings to secure the necessary approvals for such transactions. Keegan Werlin attorneys have also been actively involved in the development of merger-related rate plans, including the recovery of acquisition premiums and the development of quality-of-service standards, in order to meet requirements necessary to achieve regulatory approval for mergers and acquisitions.

Prior to rejoining the firm in 2021, Mr. Penders served as a policy advisor with Preti Strategies, providing business, political and strategic advice to clients on public policy and energy law issues, and of counsel in the Energy Practice Group of its affiliated law firm, Preti, Flaherty, Beliveau & Pachios. Administrative, Energy & Regulatory Law; Public Utilities; Government Relations & Lobbying Kevin Penders serves as a Partner and the Practice Manager for Keegan Werlin’s Energy & Regulatory Practice. Mr. Penders focuses on energy, regulatory, public utility law and governmental relations for utility clients, and represents electric and gas utilities before public utility commissions on issues associated with rates, forecast and supply planning, corporate financing, energy procurement and contracting, pipeline safety, and energy efficiency. Kevin F. Penders Phone: 617-951-1400 Email: kpenders@keeganwerlin.com ● Administrative Law ● Energy & Regulatory Law ● Public Utilities ● Government Relations & Lobbying Bar Admissions Massachusetts U.S. Supreme Court As the former General Counsel to the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU), Mr. Penders served as the chief legal and policy advisor for regulating the Commonwealth’s investor-owned electric distribution, natural gas and water companies, handled complex rate design and base rate cases, and helped to write the playbook for future regional energy solutions. Under his management, the DPU’s legal division issued over 2,000 orders on a wide range of energy issues, including traditional rate recovery obligations, initiatives to encourage grid modernization for the electric industry, including solar, battery storage and electric vehicle deployment, initiatives to quantify and reduce gas leaks in the Commonwealth, and initiatives to ensure energy efficient and renewable energy deployment to meet the Commonwealth’s clean energy and climate goals. He provides clients an in-depth knowledge regarding the regulation of electric power, natural gas and water companies, and was part of the team that created the regulatory oversight of the Transportation Network Company industry. Prior to rejoining the firm in 2021, Mr. Penders served as a policy advisor with Preti Strategies, providing business, political and strategic advice to clients on public policy and energy law issues, and of counsel in the Energy Practice Group of its affiliated law firm, Preti, Flaherty, Beliveau & Pachios. Mr. Penders was an attorney with Keegan Werlin from 2006 through 2015, and has previously held positions within the energy industry and in government, at National Grid, the former New England Gas Company, the DPU, the House Committee on Taxation, and the Senate Committee on Post-Audit and Oversight. Kevin lives in Foxborough, MA with his wife, three kids, and a menagerie of rescue dogs, domesticated snakes, and geckos. Memberships & Associations Member of the Guild of Gas Managers, 2024 to present Foxborough Cable Access Television, Board of Directors, 2024 to present Boyden Library Board of Trustees, Foxborough, MA, 2011 to 2026 Zoning Board of Appeals, Town of Foxborough, MA, 2010 to 2015 New England School of Law, J.D., 1996 College of the Holy Cross, B.A., Political Science, 1993 St. John’s Preparatory High School, 1989 Lucius Beebe Library Board of Trustees, Wakefield, MA, 1994 to 2001 Adjunct Professor teaching courses on legislation, state and local government, and business law and ethics of New England Law Boston, Boston University School of Management, and Tufts University Experimental College, 2000 to 2013 Recognitions Massachusetts’ Super Lawyers, 2013, 2014 Education

Mr. Humm advises energy and public utility companies on legal, regulatory, commercial, and legislative matters to support their objectives and ensure compliance. His representation includes advocacy and strategic guidance on issues related to distribution rates, planning and system reliability, infrastructure replacement, capital and operational expenses, energy supply, service quality, safety, compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and state investigations. Energy and Regulatory Law, Litigation, Administrative & Public Utilities Robert J. Humm is a partner at Keegan Werlin LLP, focusing on energy, regulatory, and public utility law. He represents a number of gas and electric utilities in state regulatory and administrative proceedings in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. Robert J. Humm Phone: 617-951-1400 Email: rhumm@keeganwerlin.com ● Energy & Regulatory Law ● Public Utilities ● Administrative Law ● Litigation Bar Admissions Rhode Island Massachusetts Connecticut U.S. First Circuit of Appeals U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut Mr. Humm advises energy and public utility companies on legal, regulatory, commercial, and legislative matters to support their objectives and ensure compliance. His representation includes advocacy and strategic guidance on issues related to distribution rates, planning and system reliability, infrastructure replacement, capital and operational expenses, energy supply, service quality, safety, compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and state investigations. In addition, his background as a litigation attorney allows him to assist clients with court appeals from administrative agency decisions. Before joining Keegan Werlin, Mr. Humm served as Senior Counsel at National Grid in its New England Legal Regulatory Group, and as the Assistant General Counsel – Litigation at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, where he represented the company in federal and state administrative proceedings, among other responsibilities. Mr. Humm began his career as a litigation attorney at Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. Roger Williams University School of Law, J.D., 2008 Brown University, B.A., Modern American History, 2004 Memberships & Associations Town Council, Town of Barrington, Rhode Island – Vice President Leadership Rhode Island – Member. Friends of Brown Basketball – Executive Board Member. Education Recognitions Rhode Island Super Lawyers, “Rising Star,” 2014, 2015, 2016 Roger Williams University School of Law Alumni Association - President (2012-14). Roger Williams University School of Law Alumni Board of Directors - Board Member (2009-16). Roger Williams University School of Law Board of Directors - Ex Officio Member (2012-14).

Ms. Marton served as Articles Editor for the International Law Journal at Boston University School of Law. Ms. Marton’s note, The Failure of Corporate Social Responsibility Provisions within International Trade Agreements and Export Credit Agencies as a Solution, 35 B.U. INT’L L.J. (2017), was published by the International Law Journal. Energy Law & Public Utilities Ashley S. (Wagner) Marton is an associate in Keegan Werlin LLP’s energy & regulatory practice, specializing in energy and public utility law. Ashley S. Marton Phone: 617-951-1400 Email: amarton@keeganwerlin.com ● Energy Law ● Public Utilities Bar Admissions Massachusetts Ms. Marton received her Juris Doctor from Boston University School of Law. After completing her first year of law school, Ms. Marton worked at the Irish International Immigrant Center in Boston, Massachusetts. While attending law school, Ms. Marton worked as a law clerk for Keegan Werlin. Ms. Marton served as Articles Editor for the International Law Journal at Boston University School of Law. Ms. Marton’s note, The Failure of Corporate Social Responsibility Provisions within International Trade Agreements and Export Credit Agencies as a Solution, 35 B.U. INT’L L.J. (2017), was published by the International Law Journal. Ms. Marton received her Bachelor of Arts in International Studies and Latin American Studies from the University of San Francisco. Education University of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, B.A., 2013 Boston University School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts, J.D., 2017

Cheryl M. Kimball is a partner at Keegan Werlin LLP, specializing in energy and regulatory and public utility law. She represents a number of electric and gas utilities, as well as major project developers. Energy Law, Public Utilities, Regulatory, & Administrative Law; Administrative Law Appeals Cheryl M. Kimball is a partner at Keegan Werlin LLP, specializing in energy and regulatory and public utility law. She represents a number of electric and gas utilities, as well as major project developers. Cheryl M. Kimball Phone: 617-951-1400 Email: ckimball@keeganwerlin.com ● Public Utilities ● Energy Law ● Regulatory/Administrative Law ● Administrative Law Appeals Bar Admissions Connecticut Massachusetts Rhode Island Ms. Kimball’s representation of electric and gas utilities before public utility commissions in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire includes advocacy and strategic guidance on issues relating to a broad range of rate-setting matters; utility finance; cost-recovery proposals for system infrastructure upgrades and replacements; pension costs; energy procurement; utility-owned solar and energy storage; emergency response plans; storm reviews and recovery proposals; and electric and pipeline safety compliance. She has successfully represented several electric and gas utilities in distribution rate proceedings, merger and acquisition proceedings and on administrative appeals before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. Ms. Kimball’s energy facility siting experience includes experience working for the Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board on the siting of gas-fired generation facilities, and work on the private side representing developers in their efforts to obtain state permits and local zoning exemptions relating to the construction of energy infrastructure. Prior to joining the firm in 1997, Ms. Kimball served in the position of Counsel for the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, and previous to that as an Associate for Hiscock & Barclay in Syracuse, NY. Education B.A. 1992, Fitchburg State University, summa cum laude J.D. 1995, Syracuse University College of Law, magna cum laude M.P.A 1995, Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs at Syracuse University, magna cum laude

Peter is a senior associate in the firm’s energy facilities siting and permitting practice. Before joining the firm in 2024, Mr. Madsen worked in the energy practice group at a large, national law firm, representing public utilities and energy companies in a variety of regulatory matters before state public utilities commissions, including utility ratemaking proceedings, obtaining approvals for large energy facility siting and permitting, regulatory compliance... Administrative & Energy Law; Public Utilities Peter is a senior associate in the firm's energy facilities siting and permitting practice. Peter E. Madsen Phone: 617-951-1400 Email: pmadsen @keeganwerlin.com ● Administrative Law ● Energy Law ● Public Utilities Bar Admissions U.S. District Court District of MN Minnesota Colorado Massachusetts Before joining the firm in 2024, Mr. Madsen worked in the energy practice group at a large, national law firm, representing public utilities and energy companies in a variety of regulatory matters before state public utilities commissions, including utility ratemaking proceedings, obtaining approvals for large energy facility siting and permitting, regulatory compliance, contested case proceedings, and other administrative proceedings and related appeals. Prior to moving to private practice, Mr. Madsen served as an assistant attorney general in the Minnesota Attorney General's Office and primarily represented a state agency in a wide variety of energy and public utility regulatory matters before the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, including general rate case and certificate of need proceedings for large energy infrastructures, such as transmission lines and crude oil pipelines. Mr. Madsen received his Juris Doctor from the Mitchell Hamline School of Law (formerly the Hamline University School of Law) with honors. While in law school, Mr. Madsen was the Operations Editor as well as an Associate Editor of the Hamline Law Review . Mr. Madsen received his Bachelor of Arts in economics from the Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Education Mitchel Hamline School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota, J.D., cum laude, 2011 Operations Editor and Associate, Hamline Law Review Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, B.A. Economics, 2003 Recognitions Honoree, Best Lawyers , Ones to Watch, 2022 - 2026 Honoree, Top Lawyers, Administrative/Regulatory Law, Minnesota Monthly , 2024 Associations Minnesota State Bar Association Hennepin County Bar Association

At Keegan Werlin, our attorneys bring a wealth of experience and deep legal knowledge to every case. Based in Lexington, MA, our team specializes in energy, environmental, public utility, and governmental law, representing clients in New England. We are committed to providing strategic, results-driven counsel, offering innovative solutions to navigate complex legal challenges in highly regulated industries. Our attorneys are dedicated to achieving successful outcomes tailored to client needs. Our Team Practical advice from a knowledgeable legal team. Cheryl M. Kimball Managing Partner & Chair of Energy & Regulatory Practice Read More David S. Rosenzweig Executive Partner & Chair of Energy Facilities Siting & Permitting Practice Read More Robert J. Keegan Chairman Emeritus Read More Molly K. Agostinelli Associate Read More Barry P. Fogel Partner Read More John K. Habib Partner Read More Robert J. Humm Partner Read More Catherine J. Keuthen Partner Read More Ashley S. Marton Associate Read More Jessica Ralston Partner Read More Danielle Winter Partner Read More Cheryl A. Blaine Partner Read More Steven Frias Associate Read More Erika J. Hafner Partner Read More Elizabeth Jameson Senior Counsel Read More Michael J. Koehler Partner Read More Sarah Pardee Associate Read More Tiffany N. Tisler Associate Read More Matthew Campbell Of Counsel Read More Jonathan A. Goldberg Senior Counsel Read More Michael B. Hershberg Associate Read More Joseph F. Kelley Associate Read More Peter E. Madsen Senior Associate Read More Kevin F. Penders Partner | Practice Manager Read More Brendan P. Vaughan Partner Read More Practice Areas Energy & Regulatory Law Energy Facilities Siting & Permitting Governmental & Legislative Relations Environmental, Municipal, & Land Use Learn More

Mr. Habib has represented electric utilities in proceedings before the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities regarding the Massachusetts 2021 Climate Act, the 2008 Green Communities Act and related laws, including proceedings governing the procurement of long-term clean energy, utility and third-party storage, solar incentives, smart grid investments, energy efficiency and the interconnection of distributed generation. Public Utility, Energy, & Administrative Law; Government Relations & Lobbying John K. Habib (Jack) is a partner in Keegan Werlin LLP's energy and regulatory and governmental relations practices, specializing in clean energy and public utility law, as well as governmental advocacy. He represents a number of electric and gas utilities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island on issues concerning clean energy, interconnection, rates, energy efficiency, and energy procurement. John K. Habib Phone: 617-951-1400 Email: jhabib@keeganwerlin.com ● Public Utility Law ● Energy Law ● Administrative Law ● Government Relations & Lobbying Bar Admissions Rhode Island Massachusetts New Hampshire Mr. Habib has represented electric utilities in proceedings before the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities regarding the Massachusetts 2021 Climate Act, the 2008 Green Communities Act and related laws, including proceedings governing the procurement of long-term clean energy, utility and third-party storage, solar incentives, smart grid investments, energy efficiency and the interconnection of distributed generation. He has also represented electric utilities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island supporting groundbreaking programs to promote the adoption of electric vehicles through the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Mr. Habib has represented gas utilities in proceedings before the MA D.P.U. regarding gas system enhancement plans, gas procurement and related issues. Most recently, Mr. Habib has represented the Massachusetts gas utilities, Mr. Habib has represented the Massachusetts gas utilities in D.P.U. 20-80, addressing the gas utilities' net zero enablement plans to meet the Commonwealth's 2050 greenhouse gas reduction targets. Mr. Habib also counsels electric utilities in proceedings relating to the implementation of the Massachusetts Electric Restructuring Act of 1997, including proceedings governing the divestiture of generation facilities and purchase power agreements, implementation of default service policy and service quality. Mr. Habib has also appeared in appellate proceedings before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on issues concerning administrative and regulatory law. Before joining Keegan Werlin in 1998, Mr. Habib was an attorney at the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities. He was also General Counsel to Massachusetts State Senator John D. O'Brien from 1993 to 1997, during which time he authored legislation on behalf of the Joint Special Committee on Electric Utility Restructuring. Education Boston University School of Law, Boston, Massachusetts, J.D., 1993 Boston College, Boston, Massachusetts, B.S. Political Science, magna cum laude, 1990 Awards: Dean's List Members and Associations Massachusetts Bar Association Boston Bar Association

Keegan Werlin LLP provides expert legal counsel for energy facility development, regulation, and compliance. Based in Lexington, MA, we serve clients across New England in navigating permitting, land use, and environmental compliance for energy infrastructure projects. Our team offers strategic, results-driven solutions for the energy industry. Energy Facilities Siting & Permitting Overview Siting and licensing critical energy infrastructure in New England has become increasingly complex in recent years. Groundbreaking changes in the permitting landscape, such as the Massachusetts Green Communities Act (2008), Global Warming Solutions Act (2008), Climate Change Act and Roadmap Law (2021), and the most recent Clean Energy Act (2022), have instituted complex requirements and new opportunities for critical energy infrastructure facilities, including, but not limited to electric transmission networks, wind power, solar resources, large-scale battery storage systems, and next-generation electric transmission equipment. KW’s team has been at the forefront of successfully implementing and ensuring compliance with these crucial energy and environmental objectives on behalf of clients throughout the region. The interrelated array of federal, state and local siting and permitting standards requires extensive knowledge of the applicable statutory enactments and regulatory requirements to represent investor-owned utilities and private developers in New England effectively. KW has an unmatched team of legal professionals with over 30 years of experience permitting the most complex array of projects, such as innovative new substation facilities to address sea-level rise, energy storage systems to ensure reliability of electricity, renewable energy facilities such as solar and wind generation, and needed transmission infrastructure to power the New England economy, including the electrification necessary to support the region’s climate change and carbon reduction goals. KW attorneys also have extensive experience defending client interests in state and federal courts when challenged by project opponents. KW’s team-based approach with a demonstrated track record in the areas of environmental science, economics, and state and local land-use requirements ensures that necessary energy infrastructure is permitted and developed in an efficient and successful manner to meet the overarching business objectives of our clients.

Keegan Werlin LLP is a leading New England law firm headquartered in historic Lexington, MA, with decades of experience in energy, environmental, and public utility law. Our dedicated attorneys deliver strategic legal counsel across Massachusetts and the region, aligning with client goals through deep expertise, responsiveness, and a strong understanding of regulatory challenges unique to New England industries. Unrivaled knowledge in regulatory matters. About Our Firm At Keegan Werlin LLP, we specialize in developing creative solutions to the complex challenges our clients encounter in their business environments. Keegan Werlin attorneys are industry leaders in matters regarding energy and regulatory issues, project siting, licensing and permitting, environmental compliance and permitting, land use, government and legislative relations, municipal law and real estate. From start to finish, Keegan Werlin has unrivaled experience and knowledge of energy-related regulatory and policy matters and the project-development and permitting landscape. Our goal is to provide clients with successful results through commitment to client objectives, expertise and responsiveness. We take pride in our ability to understand our client businesses, the environment in which they operate and their priorities for achieving success. We commit to client objectives at all stages of representation and know that there is no success without client success. If you would like to discuss a matter of interest, please contact us today.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Frias served as Senior Legal Counsel to the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission for two years. He then served as Executive Counsel of the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission and Legal Counsel to the Rhode Island Energy Facility Siting Board for six years. Public Utility, Energy, & Administrative Law; Telecommunication Steven Frias is an associate at Keegan Werlin LLP. He specializes in public utility, energy and regulatory, telecommunications, and administrative law. Steven Frias Phone: 617-951-1400 Email: sfrias@keeganwerlin.com ● Administrative Law ● Energy Law ● Public Utilities ● Telecommunication Bar Admissions Massachusetts U.S. District Court District of RI Rhode Island Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Frias served as Senior Legal Counsel to the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission for two years. He then served as Executive Counsel of the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission and Legal Counsel to the Rhode Island Energy Facility Siting Board for six years. During his employment as Executive Counsel, he authored “Beyond 271 – From an Open Market to a Fully Competitive Market: A Roadmap for State Commissions,” for the NRRI Journal of Applied Regulation. Before entering public service, Mr. Frias served as an associate at Zizik, LaSalle & Power, P.C., specializing in litigation. Since 1999, Mr. Frias has taught Paralegals and the Litigation Team in Rhode Island, a seminar at the Institute for Paralegal Education. Memberships & Associations Rhode Island Bar Association R.I. Representative and Member of the RNC Budget Committee, Republican National Committee 2012 - 2024 Board Member, Cranston Historical Society 2009 - 2017 Contributing Opinion Columnist, Cranston Herald 2012 - 2013, 2019 - 2021 Contributing Opinion Columnist, Providence Journal 2013 - 2016 Commissioner, and President of Cranston City Planning Commission, 2021 - Present Treasurer, R.I. Semiquincentennial (250th) Commission, 2021 - Present Chairman, Cranston Charter Review Commission, 2019 - 2020 Published Works Cranston and Its Mayors: A History, The History Press, Charleston SC, 2011 Beyond 271 - From an Open Market to a Fully Competitive Market, NRRI Journal of Applied Regulation, 1, 2003 Flagrant Disregard for Tradition, Suffolk University Law Review, 30, 1997 Education Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts, , J.D., cum laude, 1997 Law Review: Suffolk University Law Review, 1996 - 1997 Awards: Dean’s List 1995-97; Best Case Comment, Law Review Staff Competition, 1996; Semi-Finalist, Clark Appellate Advocacy Competition, 1996; Best Brief Writer, First Year Moot Court Section Competition 1995; Best Oral Advocate, First Year Moot Court Section Competition, 1995 Brown University, Providence, RI, B.A. Political Science and International Relations, 1993 Representative Cases NSTAR Electric Company, D.P.U. 17-05 NSTAR Gas Company, D.P.U. 19-120 NSTAR Gas Company, D.P.U. 20-76 Brookline, Case No. 9752 Classes & Seminars Paralegals and the Litigation Team in Rhode Island, Institute for Paralegal Education, 1999 - Present Recognitions Coolidge Prize for Journalism, 2015

Mr. Vaughan received his Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School. While attending Boston College Law School, he worked as a Judicial Intern for The Honorable F. Dennis Saylor, IV, of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. After his first and second years of law school, Mr. Vaughan worked for the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office and as a summer associate for Keegan Werlin. Administrative & Energy Law; Public Utilities Brendan P. Vaughan is a partner at Keegan Werlin LLP specializing in energy, regulatory, and public utility law. He represents energy and utility clients before administrative agencies such as the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities and the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority. Brendan P. Vaughan Phone: 617-951-1400 Email: bvaughan@keeganwerlin.com ● Administrative Law ● Energy Law ● Public Utilities Bar Admissions U.S. District Court District of MA Connecticut Massachusetts Mr. Vaughan received his Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School. While attending Boston College Law School, he worked as a Judicial Intern for The Honorable F. Dennis Saylor, IV, of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. After his first and second years of law school, Mr. Vaughan worked for the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office and as a summer associate for Keegan Werlin. Mr. Vaughan received his Bachelor of Arts in political science, cum laude, from Salve Regina University in Rhode Island. At Salve Regina University, he was a member of the Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society and a Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society Honoree. He brings a wide berth of experience to the firm; before joining the firm in 2016, Mr. Vaughan practiced law at Campbell Campbell Edwards & Conroy, handling civil litigation matters, and Northern LNG LLC, a small energy start-up. Education Boston College Law School, Boston, Massachusetts, J.D., 2014 Salve Regina University, Newport, Rhode Island, B.A. Political Science, 2011 Member, Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Honor Society; Honoree, Chi Alpha Sigma National College Athlete Honor Society