Shianne R. Watson

Shianne Watson represents clients in energy and utility regulatory matters before the Virginia State Corporation Commission and other regulatory bodies. Her practice focuses on electricity, natural gas, water, and telecommunications, with an emphasis on helping clients navigate complex regulatory proceedings and the evolving demands on Virginia’s energy infrastructure. She represents energy and data center developers, electric cooperatives, large load customers, telecom companies, and other businesses navigating complex utility and energy matters.

Shianne assists clients throughout all stages of administrative proceedings, from initial filings and discovery through testimony and hearings. She also advises on energy and data center development matters, including regulatory and utility issues affecting project feasibility, timelines, and implementation.

Shianne earned her Juris Doctor from William & Mary Law School, where she served on the executive board of the Black Law Students Association and was a member of the Moot Court team and William & Mary Business Law Review. She served as a judicial extern for Judge John A. Gibney at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. She received her Bachelor of Arts from the College of William & Mary.