Overview
Sebastian Lombardi assists energy clients with all aspects of transactional and regulatory matters associated with federally regulated power and gas markets.
Sebastian is a member of the team of lawyers serving as general counsel to the New England Power Pool (NEPOOL), a regional organization engaged in the wholesale markets for electrical power. In this capacity, Sebastian represents NEPOOL before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and regularly provides counsel on a wide range of matters related to the design and operation of the region's wholesale electric markets.
During law school, Sebastian served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Mary Ellen Coster Williams of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, as a legal intern for the Connecticut attorney general, and as editor of the Connecticut Public Interest Law Journal.
Prior to attending law school, Sebastian worked for a United States senator, primarily involved in defense, homeland security, veterans and energy policy issues.
Sebastian is a member of the firm's Executive Committee.
Education and Credentials
Education
- University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D.
- Johns Hopkins University, M.A., with Honors
- University of Richmond, B.A.
Admissions
- State of Connecticut
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Affiliations
- Northeast Energy and Commerce Association (NECA), Board of Directors
- Energy Bar Association (EBA), Director of Northeast Chapter
- City of Hartford's Energy Improvement District Board, Vice-Chair
- Connecticut Power and Energy Society
- Connecticut Bar Association
- Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity, Mentor
Recognition and Community
No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the highest court of any state. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. See Awards Methodology.
Recognitions
Chosen for inclusion in the Chambers USA Legal Directory (Chambers & Partners) of recognized practitioners for Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) Nationwide, 2023-2025
Chosen for inclusion in the Chambers Global (Chambers & Partners) for Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation), 2023-2024, 2026
Selected to the list of 500 Leading US Energy Lawyers list by Lawdragon, 2023-2024
Selected to the list of Ones to Watch for Energy Law by The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White, Inc.), 2023-2025
Selected as one of the New Leaders in the Law by the Connecticut Law Tribune (ALM Media Properties, LLC), 2020
Selected to the list of Connecticut Super Lawyers® Rising Stars, Energy and Natural Resources, 2014-2021
ABA Section of Urban, State & Local Government Prize, 2010
Connecticut Conference of Municipalities Prize, 2009
CALI Excellence for the Future Award: Renewable Energy Law in the United States
LEED Green Associate
Community Involvement
Hartford's Law & Government Academy School Governance Council, 2009-2011
City of Hartford Young Professionals Task Force, former member
News & Insights
Thought Leadership
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Family Office and HNW Investments in United States Electric Power Businesses | Generations August / September 2025, August 20, 2025 -
Third Circuit Decision on Judicial Review of Constructively Approved Tariff Revisions, December 6, 2023 -
DC Circuit Court Decision on Federal/State Jurisdiction in Energy Storage, July 14, 2020 -
Appellate Review of FERC Orders Potentially Accelerated, July 9, 2020 -
FERC/Bankruptcy Court Concurrent Jurisdiction, April 2, 2020
Events
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Decoding a Post-Chevron World: The Future of Federal Agency Authority, February 29, 2024 -
"Riding Out the Storm: Managing Big Feelings in Our Kids," Day Pitney Webinar, Working Parents Group, January 24, 2024 -
"Grid Reliability Challenges: Will the Lights Stay On?" Day Pitney, November 10, 2022 -
FERC Order No. 2222 Implementation: Market Opportunities and Risks for Distributed Energy Resources, June 16, 2022 -
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) 101, November 13, 2018
News
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Michael Byrne Named Managing Partner of Day Pitney, April 7, 2026 -
Day Pitney Earns Multiple Rankings in Chambers Global Guide 2026 , February 12, 2026 -
Day Pitney Energy Partners Named to 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Energy Lawyers List , March 7, 2025 -
Chambers Global 2025 Ranks Day Pitney's Energy Practice Group and Attorneys, February 21, 2025 -
Day Pitney Announces Leadership Changes in Corporate Department, October 1, 2024
In The Media
Publications
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Opinion: Connecticut's New Energy Strategy Is Not Quite Comprehensive, Connecticut Law Tribune, July 12, 2013
Media Mentions
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AI Could Cause A Power Shortfall, The Deep View, November 14, 2025 -
Day Pitney Names Leaders in Corporate Department, Law360 Pulse , October 3, 2024 -
Major CT Law Firm Names 3 to Corporate Department Leadership Team, Hartford Courant, October 1, 2024 -
Conn. Bar Foundation Elects 22 Attys As Fellows, Law360 Pulse, February 9, 2023 -
New England Strives for Consensus on Wholesale Electricity Market Reforms, RTO Insider, November 19, 2017
Speaking Engagements
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Northeast Updates on Tackling Fuel Security, June 13, 2019 -
2019 Annual CT Energy Legislative Preview, February 5, 2019 -
State Policies and the Markets: How the tension is playing out in PJM, November 8, 2018 -
New England's Effort to Accommodate Energy Policy Initiatives, While Preserving Competitive Wholesale Power Markets, November 14, 2017 -
2015 Electricity 101, September 16, 2015 -
2017 Electricity 101, March 30, 2017 -
Integrating Markets and Public Policy (IMAPP) Initiative: What is it? Where is it headed?, November 1, 2016 -
Hydraulic Fracturing and Today's Legal Landscape, April 10, 2015 -
Electricity 101 | September 4, 2014, September 4, 2014 -
Sebastian Lombardi Speaks at 11th Annual NECA Power Markets Conference "Planning for the Next Version of the Forward Capacity Market", October 24, 2012