HireC-suiteOctober 7, 2025
Laura V. Swett joins Federal Energy Regulatory Commission as Chairman
Previously Energy Litigation Partner at Vinson & Elkins
Context
Vinson & Elkins energy litigator (15-year FERC practice) confirmed by Senate Oct 7, 2025 alongside LaCerte; designated FERC Chair by Trump immediately after, replacing interim chair Rosner. Restores FERC to a 5-member commission and shifts the body to a 3-2 Republican majority during the data-center load-interconnect debate.
Move Details
- Person
- Laura V. Swett
- New Title
- Chairman
- Previous Firm
- Vinson & Elkins
- Previous Title
- Energy Litigation Partner
- Announced
- October 7, 2025
- Effective
- October 7, 2025
- Seniority
- C-suite
- Move Type
- Hire
Tags
policy regulatorylaw firmRegulator ↔ Industry