Experience
- Utilities, marketers and local distribution companies in non-public investigations and audits pursuant to FERC Rule 16
- An electric utility in a formula rate application
- An investor-owned utility in a Section 203 application
- Retail level regulators and municipal utilities in developing response to FERC standard market design proposals
- A retail level public service commission in development of rules, policies and rates for standard offer service
- A retail level regulator in proceedings approving local utility supply plan for diversified fuel source generation acquisition
- A retail level regulator in administrative litigation at the FERC in defense of utility supply plan
- A municipality in administrative litigation at the FERC in affiliate abuse complaint against major natural gas pipeline
- A retail regulator in its consideration of the rate impacts, costs and benefits related to the formation of a regional transmission organization in the Southeast and Central Southwest of the United States
Speeches and Presentations
"Gas/Electric Coordination Policy Issues," (panelist) American Gas Association Legal Forum, Santa Fe, N.M. (July 19, 2011)
"What to do When You Find a Violation: Benefits and Cautions When Self Reporting," American Conference Institute Energy Trading Compliance Conference (January 30, 2009)
"Getting Ahead and Staying There," (panelist) Women of Color in Law Firms, D.C. Minority Partners and Women's Bar Association of D.C., Washington, D.C. (December 11, 2008)
"Enforcement and Compliance Post-EPAct 2005 - FERC's Refined Enforcement Policies," Edison Electric Institute Fall 2008 Legal Conference (November 1, 2008)
"Practical Implications of FERC's Standards of Conduct Requirements - A Practitioner's Guide," American Public Power Association 2008 Legal Seminar Pre-Seminar on Building a Compliance Program (October 26, 2008)
"Practical Implications of FERC's Refined Enforcement Policies - A Practitioner's Guide to FERC Investigations," American Gas Association Legal Seminar (July 21, 2008)
"CFTC/FERC Overlap: Redefining Boundaries and Regulatory Objectives in a Changing Landscape," American Conference Institute's National Forum on Energy Trading Compliance (January 29 - 30, 2008)
"Buyer Market Power: What is it and Should FERC Care? The Retail Regulators' Perspective," Energy Bar Association (November 3, 2004)
"Market Abuse and Overnight-Implications for Public Power," American Public Power Association Legal Seminar (October 28, 2002)
"FERC Basics," American Public Power Association UEC Seminar (October 27, 2002)
Previous Experience
Prior to joining Schiff Hardin, Ms. Speed-Bost represented state and local regulatory bodies. Earlier in her legal career, from March 1997 until October 1998, she was the legal adviser for natural gas and oil pipeline matters to a FERC commissioner, where she advised on all matters related to the FERC's statutory obligations to regulate the transportation of natural gas and crude oil in interstate commerce.
From September 1990 until March 1997, she served as an advisory attorney in the FERC's Office of General Counsel, where she advised the FERC on matters relating to rates, terms and conditions of service for natural gas pipeline companies and intrastate pipeline companies under the Natural Gas Act and the Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978. Ms. Speed-Bost began her career as a trial attorney in the FERC's Enforcement Division, where she investigated regulatory and statutory violations involving natural gas pipeline companies and hydroelectric facilities, participated in administrative litigation and participated in settlement negotiations on behalf of the FERC.
Awards and Honors
Women Worth Watching - Diversity Journal (2012)