Lesley K. McAllister Symposium on Climate and Energy Law

MoFo is proud to sponsor the Eighteenth Annual Lesley K. McAllister Symposium on Climate and Energy Law, “Powering the Future: Navigating the Impact of AI Data Centers and Electrification,” co-hosted by the University of San Diego’s Energy Policy Initiatives Center (EPIC) and the San Diego Journal of Climate & Energy Law.

This year’s symposium will bring together policymakers, industry practitioners, academics, and other experts to explore the growing electricity demands driven by AI data centers, electrification, and a changing climate. Discussions will focus on the challenges of expanding grid infrastructure and electric supplies while balancing affordability, reliability, and clean energy goals, as well as emerging policy, regulatory, and technological solutions.

MoFo partner Tara McGrath will moderate a panel exploring policy and regulatory approaches to addressing increasing electricity demand and evolving grid infrastructure needs. Panelists will discuss topics including infrastructure planning, distribution cost containment, large load tariff trends, and regulatory challenges associated with AI data center development. The panel will take place at the time listed below:

• Policy and Regulatory Approaches (1:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. PT)

Speakers:

• Miguel Romero, Senior Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer, SDG&E
• Stephanie Bieler, Senior Associate, RMI
• Ann Collier, Director, Grid Strategy, SEPA
• Meghan O’Brien, Of Counsel, Van Ness Feldman LLP

To learn more about the Symposium, visit the event website.