Alumnus Named to Law360 “Rising Stars” List

Eric Pogue, CCAS BS ’97, was named to Law360’s 2014 Rising Stars, an annual compilation of lawyers under the age of 40 with notable accomplishments in their respective practice groups.

Pogue, a partner at Hunton & Williams LLP, was among eight lawyers recognized for their work in energy law.

Pogue represents clients in the development, financing and acquisition of a variety of asset types ─ including conventional, nuclear, wind, biomass, solar and hydroelectric electric generation facilities, and industrial manufacturing and processing facilities.

In addition to his undergraduate degree from GW, Pogue earned a master’s degree in geoscience from Washington University in St. Louis and immediately started working for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. He earned his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center.

For several years, Pogue focused on financing and development matters for high-profile nuclear power and fuel cycle projects before shifting into renewable energy projects.

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