WASHINGTON, May 3 – LAWFUEL – Powell, Goldstein, Frazer & Murphy LLP
announced today that Richard A. Drom has joined the Firm as a partner. Mr.
Drom will lead the Firm’s energy practice. He was most recently a partner at
the law firm of Troutman Sanders in Washington, D.C. Mr. Drom’s practice will
be based in Powell Goldstein’s Washington Office.
“A strong energy practice is a key component of our strategic growth plan.
Rick’s extensive experience will enhance our energy practice’s capabilities
and will be a tremendous asset to our clients. We are very pleased to have him
join us and lead the practice,” said Alan K. Parver, managing partner of
Powell Goldstein’s Washington office.
Mr. Drom began his career as a logistics engineer with Lockheed, after
earning his B.S. in Economics from the Revelle College at the University of
Southern California at San Diego. After earning a M.S.S.M. from that same
institution, summa cum laude, he completed his J.D. from the University of
Southern California in 1980. He focuses his practice in energy, with
particular focus in electricity, natural gas and oil matters. His background
includes corporate transactions, complex contracts, state and federal
regulatory and legislative issues. He is a member of the Pennsylvania,
Washington, D. C., Virginia and California Bars, and is licensed to practice
before the U. S. Supreme Court and numerous Federal Appellate and District
Courts. Rick also served as Vice President, General Counsel and Board
Secretary with PJM Interconnection, LLC, a regional transmission organization
(RTO) that plays a vital role in the U.S. electric system.
James J. McAlpin, Jr., Chair of the Firm’s Board of Partners and Executive
Committee, commented that, “Rick is a very valuable addition to our Firm. He
brings an added dimension and a unique perspective to our energy practice that
will assist us enormously, and he will also add depth to our logistics group.
His leadership and experience provide us with the ability to better serve our
energy and corporate clients.”
“I am excited about the opportunities that Powell Goldstein offers,”
stated Mr. Drom. “The Firm has a strong corporate client base and other
practice areas that will benefit from added depth to the energy practice.”
Powell, Goldstein, Frazer & Murphy LLP is one of the country’s larger law
firms. Established in 1909, the Firm’s more than 300 attorneys provide legal
counsel to clients in a wide variety of practices from offices in Atlanta, GA
and Washington, DC. For more information, visit http://www.pgfm.com or
call 404-572-6600.
