Natalie M. Karas

Partner

The team at Duncan & Allen LLP
Admissions
  • District of Columbia
  • Illinois
  • United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Education
  • Washington University (B.A. 2006)
  • Vermont Law School (J.D. 2009)

Natalie advises clients across multiple jurisdictions, developing and executing legal strategies to advance business goals and organizational objectives. She represents clients before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, state public service commissions, and federal and state courts. Her practice spans a broad range of energy and utility regulatory, policy, and transactional matters, including certificate applications and rate proceedings under the Natural Gas Act; electric transmission and interconnection issues under the Federal Power Act; and issues involving Regional Transmission Organizations, Independent System Operators, and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. She also handles retail rate and utility proceedings across the country.

Natalie has represented consumer interests before FERC and state commissions, advancing outcomes that promote utility transparency and accountability and reduce costs. She has successfully guided clients through complex appellate litigation and multi-party settlement negotiations, securing fair and effective resolutions. She also advises on issues such as climate policy and regulation, renewable energy development, and electric vehicle integration.

Her practice combines policy insight, technical fluency, and practical solutions to help clients anticipate and adapt to a dynamic energy landscape.