General Counsel
Con Edison
An Energized Legal Career
After a 30 year sabbatical from the company where she began her
career as a staff attorney, Elizabeth Moore has recently returned
to Con Edison via an appointment from the CEO as General
Counsel. For more than 180 years, Con Edison has been an
innovative, integral, and vital part of the energy marketplace and
a strong community partner to the NYC metropolitan area it
serves.
Prior to accepting the position at Con Edison, Ms. Moore was a
Partner at Nixon Peabody LLP where she specialized in public
finance, employment law, government compliance and regulatory
affairs; all areas of expertise that will serve her well in her new
position. In addition, Ms. Moore was co-chair of the firm’s
Diversity Action Committee, which received national accolades and
helped contribute to Nixon Peabody being named to the “100 Best
Companies to Work For” list published annually by Fortune
magazine.
Earlier in her career, Ms. Moore was counsel to NYS Governor Mario
Cuomo. Ms. Moore remains proud of the forward thinking
legislation that she helped craft while working alongside the
Governor. Her responsibilities during this tenure included
the oversight of the Executive Chamber’s legal staff and
negotiating on behalf of the governor’s legislative and budget
priorities. Ms. Moore was also responsible during this period
for New York State’s complex docket of litigation
matters. During her career in state government, Ms.
Moore also served as the Chair of NYS Ethics Commission.
Ms. Moore attended St. John’s Law on a academic scholarship.
She remains close with many friends that she made during her
studies. Active in the Black Law Student Association, Ms.
Moore fondly remembers fellow group members including Lop Fong Chan
`77 who joined BALSA because at the time there was no Asian Law
Students Association.
A child of immigrants from Barbados, Ms. Moore and her sibling were
products of a family that valued education. “Work hard and
persevere through any hurdle or any challenge that comes across
your desk. That was my approach at Law School and it remains my
belief today. Issues crossing my desk lately involve
alternative energy and energy sustainability. It’s an
exciting time, but a time of hard work” notes Moore. Her
advice for recent Law School graduates, “Look for opportunities
everywhere. Do not be close-minded in your pursuit of a
position. Be persistent and follow up on the opportunities
you uncover. Map a natural transition to your next
opportunity. Be passionate and follow the path you love.”