Kirk Gibson

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Kirk has over 25 years of experience advising business organizations and public entities on economic, strategic, legal, and regulatory policy issues. His practice focuses on advising energy clients, including electric and gas utilities, power producers, and oil pipeline operators. Kirk has handled major cases before public utility commissions in Alaska, Oregon, Nevada, and Washington.

Legal Experience

Kirk practiced with Ater Wynne LLP for fifteen years from 1995 to 2010. While at Ater Wynne, he was head of the firm's energy practice. Prior to joining Ater Wynne, Kirk worked for Northwest Natural Gas Company and the Nevada Public Service Commission. Kirk was a financial analyst with Mobil prior to practicing law.

Representative Work

• Energy/Regulatory Counsel to Golden Valley Electric Association, Inc. (AK)
• General Counsel to Columbia River People's Utility District (OR)
• Lead Counsel to Public Utility District No.1 of Jefferson County’s acquisition of electric facilities of Puget Sound Energy (WA)
• Counsel to Western Electricity Coordinating Council
• Energy Counsel to Okanogan Public Utility District (WA)
• Counsel to Idaho Power Company on wind power generation matters and transmission projects (OR/ID)

Professional Activities

• Member of Alaska, Florida, Oregon, Nevada, and Washington bars
• Selected by his peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America in Energy and Oil/Gas law
• Member of Barrow Polar Bear Club

Education

Kirk received his BS in Commerce from Rider College in 1975, his MBA from Boston College in 1977, and his JD from Franklin Pierce Law Center in 1984.

Community Activities

Kirk has served on the Board of Directors of several non-profit organizations including The Christie School and The Christie Foundation, where he was President of both Boards.

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