Daniel Mullen counsels clients on energy and commodities enforcement matters and government investigations and litigation, and assists clients with the development of energy regulatory compliance programs. He focuses on defending clients in investigations by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
His focus was on investigations concerning energy market manipulation, reliability and other violations of FERC-jurisdictional statutes, regulations and tariffs. Dan is a frequent speaker at industry conferences, presenting on issues related to energy and commodity enforcement defense.
Prior to joining Steptoe, Dan served as a Division of Investigations Branch Chief within the Office of Enforcement at FERC. In this position, he helped develop FERC’s existing enforcement regime and oversaw and conducted investigations and litigation against companies participating in the wholesale electricity and natural gas markets.
Bar & Court Admissions:
- District of Columbia
- New York
- New Jersey
Clerkships:
- Hon. Allyne R. Ross, US District Court, Eastern District of New York, 1996-1997
- Hon. John R. Bartels, US District Court, Eastern District of New York, 1995-1996
Education:
- J.D., Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, 1994
- B.A., Tufts University, 1990
Cost
Rate : $$$