Global law firm White & Case has expanded its Global Project Development and Finance Practice and Global Energy Industry Group with the addition of Ruta Kalvaitis Skučas as a partner in Washington, DC.
The firm said Kalvaitis Skučas brings deep experience advising on US federal and state regulatory aspects of energy matters, including compliance and enforcement issues affecting power companies, energy traders, and transmission and renewables developers across electricity, solar, onshore and offshore wind, hydroelectricity, and waste-to-energy. White & Case highlighted her extensive work before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), including a significant portion of her career spent as a lawyer in FERC’s Office of the General Counsel.
White & Case also positioned the move as part of broader growth in its international energy capabilities, noting a series of recent partner additions across Washington, DC, Houston, London, and New York intended to strengthen the firm’s integrated, cross-border offering across the lifecycle of US power projects.
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“With firsthand experience at the Federal Regulatory Energy Commission, Ruta is uniquely qualified to advise clients who invest in complex energy and infrastructure projects,” said White & Case Chair Heather McDevitt. “Her insights will strengthen our ability to advise clients on their most consequential compliance and enforcement mandates.”
Heather McDevitt, Chair, White & Case
“Ruta has a proven ability to help clients navigate complex market rules and enforcement risk,” said White & Case Co-Head of the Global Energy Industry Group Jay Cuclis. “Her arrival builds on recent investments in our integrated global energy group, and enhances our ability to offer seamless, cross-border advice across the full lifecycle of US power projects.”
Jay Cuclis, Co-Head, Global Energy Industry Group, White & Case
“I’m excited to rejoin White & Case at a time of continued investment in its global energy capabilities, which will provide a strong foundation to advise on FERC, RTO and enforcement matters. I look forward to helping clients manage regulatory risk and working with my new colleagues to capitalize on opportunities across the energy value chain.”
Ruta Kalvaitis Skučas, Partner, White & Case
