Northwest Natural Holding Company (NW Natural Holdings) has hired Megan H. Berge as the company’s deputy general counsel and corporate secretary, and general counsel of NW Natural Gas Company, effective March 3.
Berge comes to NW Natural Holdings from the international law firm Baker Botts, where she was a partner. Her practice included extensive rulemaking and advocacy work related to federal and state environmental law and civil litigation.
“We are thrilled to welcome Megan to our team,” said NW Natural Holdings President, Justin Palfreyman. “She is highly respected throughout the energy sector and is recognized as one of the leading environmental and energy lawyers in the country. Megan has also advocated for water providers on permitting flexibilities and emerging regulations. She has successfully led first-of-its-kind legal outcomes and collaborations, making her the right kind of leader to help us navigate a dynamic time in the utility industry.”
“I am excited to join NW Natural and its amazing culture,” said Berge. “The chance to help support the company’s growth while honoring and building on its outstanding reputation for serving customers and communities is a special opportunity.”
Berge has been nationally recognized by Chambers and Partners for climate law, as one of 500 Leading U.S. Environmental & Energy Lawyers by Lawdragon, and a Washington D.C. Super Lawyer-Rising Star by Thomson Reuters. She earned her law degree from the Francis King Carey School of Law at the University of Maryland and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Delaware.
