Paul Wight

Paul F. Wight

Partner
RestonWashington DC
About

Paul F. Wight focuses on matters related to restructured electricity markets and new energy technologies. He litigates high-profile disputes at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) related to electricity market design and operation, with particular experience in issues involving data centers. He defends companies in FERC enforcement actions, including those involving allegations of market manipulation. He assists project developers in interconnection and market participation.

Paul also concentrates on energy transactional matters, including issues related to utility mergers, asset acquisitions and dispositions, power purchase agreements, contracts, and other FERC-jurisdictional transactions.

Paul leads DLA Piper's energy regulatory team.

Areas of FocusEnergy and Natural ResourcesLitigation, Arbitration and InvestigationsRegulatory and Government AffairsFinance
Bar AdmissionsDistrict of ColumbiaVirginiaNew York

EXPERIENCE

Paul has a broad-based energy regulatory practice with experience representing:

  • Power suppliers to data centers
  • Generator coalition groups in numerous FERC electricity market design proceedings
  • Targets in multiple confidential FERC Office of Enforcement investigations closed without further action
  • A leading Canadian power exporter in all US energy regulatory proceedings
  • Utilities, power companies, private equity, developers, and other entities in energy transactions

AWARDS

Paul Wight was ranked by Chambers USA in Nationwide Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) for five consecutive years (2015 – 2019), before serving as a Senior Legal Advisor in the Office of Commissioner James Danly and Attorney Advisor with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

 

Additional Recognitions
  • Leading Lawyer, Lawdragon
  • Groundbreaking Lawyer, Public Utilities Fortnightly

Pro Bono

Paul has volunteered in several family law matters, primarily as a Guardian ad Litem for children.
Education
  • JD, Columbia Law School

Media Mentions

  • Interviewed, "Will the Supreme Court End FERC's Independence?" RTO Insider, September 16, 2025

Prior Experience

Prior to joining DLA Piper, Paul worked as a Partner at multinational and international law firms. He also served as the Senior Legal Advisor to Commissioner James Danly of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission from 2020 to 2024.

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Member, Energy Bar Association

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DLA Piper welcomes Paul F. Wight to the Projects and Energy practice

30 June 2025 .2 minute read

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(Work, Reston)