About Nora
Nora Sheriff: Leading Energy & Natural Resources Legal Counsel in San Francisco
Nora Sheriff is a highly respected Shareholder in Buchalter’s San Francisco office and a key member of the Firm’s Energy & Natural Resources Practice Group. With decades of comprehensive experience navigating the complexities of the energy industry, Ms. Sheriff is a dedicated legal strategist focused on electric and natural gas regulatory and administrative litigation, proactive legislative efforts, and sophisticated end-use contractual transactions. She is passionately committed to ensuring access to clean energy tools for large end-use customers, a critical initiative to mitigate the significant challenges posed by high California power costs on vital manufacturing sectors and proactively avoid carbon emissions leakage, thus supporting California’s commitment to sustainable economic growth.
Ms. Sheriff’s deep understanding of the California energy landscape, coupled with her strategic approach, makes her a powerful advocate for her clients. Her diverse client base includes companies operating across a broad spectrum of industries – from cement and steel to industrial gas, pipeline, mining, beverage, food packaging, and cold storage – alongside energy companies aggressively pursuing a lower-carbon future, as well as key players in wholesale demand response, scheduling coordination, distributed energy resource aggregation, integration technology solutions, and renewable energy systems development. She represents large power customers and vital clean power stakeholders, consistently informing and actively shaping critical California energy policy debates and relentlessly advocating for clean energy and the strong interests of large end-user ratepayer communities.
Recognized as a leader in her field, Ms. Sheriff’s work extends beyond litigation and transactional work; she is a recognized thought leader, deeply involved in the ongoing evolution of California’s energy policy. Her expertise encompasses complex regulatory frameworks, administrative proceedings, and strategic negotiations, allowing her to deliver tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of each client. She possesses a keen understanding of the interconnectedness of energy markets and the impact of policy decisions on business operations, enabling her to develop proactive strategies that protect her clients’ interests and drive positive outcomes. Her commitment to innovation and sustainability aligns perfectly with California’s goals, making her a sought-after legal counsel for companies striving to navigate the dynamic energy transition.
Practice Areas
Ms. Sheriff’s practice centers around:
- Energy Law: Providing comprehensive legal counsel across the electric and natural gas sectors, encompassing regulatory compliance, transactional support, and dispute resolution.
- Natural Resources Law: Advising clients on matters related to natural resource development, environmental regulations, and land use issues within the energy sector.
- Litigation: Expertly handling electric and natural gas regulatory and administrative litigation, securing favorable outcomes for her clients through meticulous preparation, strategic advocacy, and a deep understanding of the legal landscape.
- Legislative Efforts: Actively engaged in shaping energy policy through legislative advocacy and participation in regulatory proceedings.
- End-Use Contractual Transactions: Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing complex end-use contracts for large energy consumers, ensuring favorable terms and mitigating risk.
Education & Credentials
- Recognized: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2023
- Practice Area: Corporate Law
Awards & Affiliations
- Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2023
- City: San Francisco, State: California, Country: United States
Bar Admissions
Ms. Sheriff is admitted to practice law in California.
