Fishman Haygood Special Counsel John Bel Edwards Appointed to Bipartisan Policy Center’s Energy Advisory Council

Fishman Haygood special counsel and former Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards was recently appointed to the Bipartisan Policy Center’s (BPC) new Energy Advisory Council. The council, which is composed of 19 former senior government officials, nongovernmental organization leaders, and industry experts, will “help guide BPC’s Energy Program’s priorities and expand its impact at a crucial time for domestic and global energy policy.” Read the BPC’s press release here and see more coverage of John Bel’s appointment on Nola.com.

The Bipartisan Policy Center is a non-profit organization that ensures policymakers work across party lines to create bipartisan solutions. The BPC’s Energy Program is focused on promoting solutions to increasing energy demands, international competition, and geopolitical and security priorities, as well as developing policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen America’s energy infrastructure.

The Energy Advisory Council is tasked with helping grow and achieve the Energy Program’s goals. In addition to John Bel, other council appointees include former U.S. Representative Garrett Graves of Louisiana and former Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, Mark Menezes. Click here to see the full list of BPC’s Energy Advisory Council.

During his two terms as the 56th Governor of Louisiana, John Bel worked to position the state as a leader in energy transition, and he now works with both the firm’s business and litigation teams with a focus on renewable energy matters. Click here to read more about John Bel.

Fishman Haygood understands that the future of sustainable renewable energy requires attorneys who have the practical knowledge and strategic tools to advise clients on project development, financing, and regulatory issues at the federal, state, and local levels. Read about the firm’s Energy Transition practice here.