Carolyn Clarkin

Carolyn Clarkin

Associate
Washington, DC
About
Carolyn Clarkin focuses her practice on energy regulation and project finance. Carolyn joins AKD Partners from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) where she advised FERC Chairmen, Commissioners, and program offices on a range of energy regulatory matters, including natural gas pipeline infrastructure and rates, LNG authorizations, oil pipeline rates, hydropower licensing and compliance, electric reliability, cybersecurity, and electric market-based rates.
Areas of FocusProjects and Project Finance
Bar admissionsDistrict of ColumbiaVirginia

EXPERIENCE

Carolyn’s notable energy regulatory experience includes: 

  • Representing shippers of natural gas on interstate natural gas pipelines in natural gas pipeline rate and tariff proceedings before FERC.
  • Advising interconnecting solar and wind developers regarding generation interconnection procedures.
  • Preparing annual FERC compliance filings for an underground natural gas storage facility operator.
Languages
  • English

AWARDS

The Legal 500 United States

  • Recommended, Energy Regulation: Oil and Gas, (2025)
Education
  • J.D., University of Virginia
  • B.A., Bucknell University
    magna cum laude

Prior Experience

Prior to joining AKD Partners, Carolyn held several high-level positions advising multiple FERC Chairmen and Commissioners.

Before advising FERC Chairmen and Commissioners, Carolyn was a lawyer in the FERC Office of the General Counsel – Energy Projects, where she advised FERC program offices on natural gas pipeline and LNG infrastructure and hydropower licensing and compliance.

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Energy Bar Association

My latest insights

Publication
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Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County: Top points

6 June 2025 .5 minute read

News
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AKD Partners advises Initial Purchasers, led by Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., in $500 Million...

28 October 2024 .2 minute read

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Phone

+1 202 799 4538
(Work, Washington, DC)