Caldwell Boudreaux Lefler, a Houston-based Texas oil and gas pipeline law firm, appoints Derek Anderson, a former FERC advisor, as a senior counsel. Derek, who has held several senior roles at FERC with expertise in the complex areas of energy regulation and corporate compliance, brings nearly 15 years of domain experience to the firm. At Caldwell, he will focus his practice on matters that arise before FERC, particularly those involving natural gas and oil pipelines.

Derek’s most recent engagements includes his service as an attorney-advisor in the commission's office of general counsel where he provided guidance on decisions relating to natural gas and oil pipeline matters. During his tenure at FERC, he was instrumental in the formulation of several landmark Commission orders, including decisions affecting market-based ratemaking, the evolution of long-term transportation contracting in support of pipeline development, and the scope of FERC's overall pipeline jurisdiction. He has also held the position of branch chief for the office of administrative litigation and served as lead trial attorney in significant

Derek's long experience at FERC and depth of knowledge in pipeline regulation is a natural fit for CBL's preeminent oil and gas pipeline practice

oil pipeline cases before the commission.

Commenting on the appointment, Charles F. Caldwell, Co-Founder, Caldwell Boudreaux Lefler, says, “Derek's long experience at FERC and depth of knowledge in pipeline regulation is a natural fit for CBL's preeminent oil and gas pipeline practice.” He adjoins, “Further deepening our bench of pipeline expertise with an attorney of Derek's caliber significantly enhances our ability to meet the full range of our clients' regulatory needs.”

Caldwell Boudreaux Lefler combines a deep bench of highly experienced energy attorneys with the nimbleness of a small firm. The firm's attorneys have spent years helping companies in the pipeline industry successfully navigate the maze of state and federal energy regulations.

“Caldwell Boudreaux Lefler has built an impressive record of serving the business, litigation, and regulatory needs of its clients, and I am excited to have this opportunity to be part of it,” concludes Derek Anderson, Senior Counsel, Caldwell Boudreaux Lefler.