Kira E. Loehr
- Madison
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Known for her strategic thinking, Kira provides clients across the energy industry with innovative and effective regulatory, business, and policy solutions.
As an energy industry practitioner for more than 20 years, Kira Loehr has advocated on behalf of a variety of clients before federal and state utility regulators and courts. She regularly guides clients through the approval process for integrated resource plans, large generation and transmission projects, and rate/tariff proceedings.
Her experience representing clients from many sectors of the energy industry (generation and transmission utilities, large and small customers, environmental organizations, and others) has positioned her to provide creative solutions that anticipate varied stakeholder concerns.
Kira has appeared on behalf of clients in more than 100 state administrative proceedings before the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, Iowa Utilities Board, Arizona Public Service Commission, and Nevada Energy Commission, among others. She has also assisted clients in matters before the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and numerous state and federal district and appellate courts.
Education & Credentials
Education
- University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2002
- Saint Louis University, B.A., Psychology; Philosophy, magna cum laude, 1997
Bar and Court Admissions
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Wisconsin
- Supreme Court of the United States
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
Related Employment
- Foley & Lardner LLP, Madison, WI, Special Counsel, 2015-2016
- Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin, Inc., Madison, WI, Executive Director, 2013-2015; General Counsel, 2010-2015
- Cullen Weston Pines & Bach LLP, Madison, WI, Senior Associate, 2005-2010; Associate, 2002-2005
Professional Recognition
Ranked by Chambers USA as "America's Leading Lawyers" for Natural Resources & Environment Lawyer, 2024-2025
Listed in Chambers USA as an "Up and Coming" Natural Resources & Environment Lawyer, 2023
Named as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers in 2006, 2008 and 2009
Impact
Professional Leadership
- Encore Studio for the Performing Arts, Board Member, 2020-present
- Wisconsin Equal Justice Fund, Inc., Board Member, 2019-present
- Wisconsin Public Utility Institute, Board Member, 2015-present
- Customers First! Coalition, Vice President, 2013-2015
- Public Utilities Law Section of the Wisconsin State Bar, Chairperson, 2013-2014; Chair-Elect, 2012-2013; Secretary, 2007-2012
