Katiuska Bolaños-Lugo advises clients on regulatory compliance and litigation, with a primary focus on the energy sector. She has over 12 years of experience representing public and private sector clients in regulatory compliance, administrative proceedings, and litigation.
As a former Chief Regulatory Officer of the regulated operator of Puerto Rico's publicly owned generation assets, Katiuska led regulatory strategy and compliance efforts for a 5GW power generation portfolio. She represented the company in proceedings before federal and local regulators, negotiated key infrastructure and energy agreements, and secured critical approvals supporting Puerto Rico's energy transition. Additionally, Katiuska has experience representing clients in contract disputes, tort claims, and enforcement actions, providing practical litigation counsel that aligns with business goals.
Fully bilingual in English and Spanish, she helps clients navigate regulatory and litigation challenges with strategic, business-oriented solutions.
CourtsUnited States District Court for the District of Puerto RicoUnited States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
EXPERIENCE
Katiuska has over 12 years of experience representing clients in regulatory compliance, administrative proceedings, and litigation, with a focus on the energy industry.
As Chief Regulatory Officer of the regulated operator of Puerto Rico's publicly owned generation assets, Katiuska led regulatory compliance and legal strategy for a 5GW power generation portfolio. She represented the company in proceedings before the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Department of Justice, and local environmental regulators. Under her leadership, the company secured critical regulatory approvals to convert generation capacity from ULSD to natural gas and obtained emissions waivers, ensuring continued compliance with evolving federal environmental standards without compromising the capacity to deliver power.
Before said tenure, Katiuska advised and represented a local publicly owned vertical utility as outside counsel while in private practice. The representation encompassed adjudicative proceedings before the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau, including integrated resource planning (IRP), rate cases, and regulatory enforcement matters. In addition to litigation advocacy, she collaborated with internal teams and external consultants on the development and implementation of compliance strategies, IRPs, and rate case filings, ensuring regulatory alignment with Puerto Rico's energy policy objectives. Katiuska also negotiated power purchase agreements and other key contracts, ensuring their alignment with regulatory requirements and Puerto Rico's energy policy objectives.
Earlier in her career, as an attorney in the Federal Litigation Division of the Puerto Rico Department of Justice, Katiuska represented the Commonwealth, including government officials, municipalities, and public corporations, in high-profile federal litigation. She also provided strategic counsel to the Attorney General on federal compliance and regulatory enforcement matters.
Katiuska's litigation experience also includes representing clients in contract disputes, tort claims, and enforcement actions from her tenure in private practice.
