Catrina Crittenden
Catrina Crittenden

Catrina Crittenden

Associate

Bellevue

Introduction

Catrina advises clients in the energy and natural resources sectors on regulatory proceedings and litigation before state and federal agencies and courts.

Catrina Crittenden represents investor-owned utilities, clean energy companies, and other participants in highly regulated industries before state public utility commissions, the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), and state and federal courts. She helps clients address complex regulatory requirements as the energy sector evolves. 

Catrina has handled general rate cases before the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission and counsels clients on BPA ratemaking, public utility district authority, and fuel tax and licensing requirements for emerging fuels. She counsels clients across multiple industries, including utilities, marine pilots, liquefied natural gas (LNG) infrastructure, renewable fuels, cryptocurrency, and offshore oil exploration.

Catrina has experience navigating matters involving emerging energy technologies, grid reliability, permitting, contract disputes, and market manipulation. In addition, she has represented clients in proceedings before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, including a federal jury trial. 

Before joining the firm, Catrina represented clients in government and internal investigations, white-collar defense, energy investigations, and complex commercial disputes. She has also advised clients on enforcement matters involving FERC, DOJ, and SEC, as well as on federal energy regulatory requirements.

Areas of focus

Education & credentials

  • American University - Washington College of Law & School of International Service, J.D., 2023
  • American University - Washington College of Law & School of International Service, M.A., International Peace and Conflict Resolution, 2023
  • New York University Gallatin School of Individualized Study, B.A., International Law, Religion, and Violence, 2020
  • Washington
  • District of Columbia
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
  • Clifford Chance, Washington, D.C., Associate, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, 2023-2026
  • International Human Rights Law Clinic, Washington, D.C., Student Attorney, 2022-2023
  • Airbnb, Legal Intern, 2021

Impact

  • American Bar Associate, Member (Section of Environment, Energy and Resources)
  • Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2024