Jared Padway
- Madison
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Jared is passionate about guiding clients through public regulatory proceedings and seeing their energy projects come to life.
Jared Padway brings extensive experience advising regulated utility clients through the development and permitting process for generation and transmission projects. His litigation experience spans state and federal district and appellate courts, particularly in administrative appeals. His work has included successfully assisting a utility client seeking approval to construct, own, and operate more than 1,000 megawatts of new solar generation projects across the state of Wisconsin.
Jared also assists clients with power and renewable energy development matters. He provides commercial counseling on energy, storage, and renewable natural gas projects, in addition to advising clients on offtake agreements, including power purchase and environmental credit agreements.
Jared has counseled clients on complex regulatory issues, including compliance issues under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act, and other major energy and environmental statutes. He has also helped businesses identify and structure commercial solutions to environmental, health, and safety risks arising from corporate mergers, acquisitions, financings, and real estate investments.
Areas of focus
Education & Credentials
Education
- University of Wisconsin - Madison, J.D., cum laude, 2018
- The University of Arizona, M.S., Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, 2015
- Lawrence University, B.A., Biology, 2011
Bar and Court Admissions
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Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
Related Employment
- Foley & Lardner LLP, Madison, WI, Associate, 2018 – 2020
- Supreme Court for the State of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, Judicial Intern for the Hon. Shirley Abrahamson, 2017 – 2018
Professional Recognition
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Environmental Law, 2025
Impact
Professional Leadership
- Eviction Defense Project, Madison WI, Volunteer Attorney, 2018 – present
