Ellison Schneider Harris & Donlan LLP

Our dedication to providing small-firm service with large-firm sophistication and expertise has attracted a long list of high-profile private and public sector clients in the areas of energy, water and natural resources law. Our philosophy of diligent representation, problem-solving and long-term strategic planning delivers real and cost-effective results for our clients. Our attorneys come from varied and diverse backgrounds and legal experiences. A number of our attorneys gained experience in larger private practice law firms, while others have extensive experience working in government agencies, including: California Energy Commission, California Public Utilities Commission, California Department of Justice, California Environmental, Protection Agency, California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Our attorneys work collaboratively to understand our clients' businesses and industries and deliver integrated solutions to complex legal and regulatory issues. Our depth and breadth of experience has allowed us to help our clients navigate through groundbreaking periods for both water and energy issues, including: 1. California's foray into electric wholesale and retail industry restructuring.2. The energy crisis of 2000-2001. 3. Landmark groundwater legislation. 4. Current multi-year drought. The continuing evolution of water and energy regulatory issues within California's wide-reaching resource planning efforts highlights the need for exceptional legal advisors who are well versed in the ever-changing regulatory environment and capable of delivering innovative approaches to complex business transactions.

Practice Areas	No. of Attorneys
Energy and Oil & Gas	7
Environmental and Land Use	8