Margaret Uhlig Pemberton, General Counsel, Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc. (ERCOT).

Formerly of Pemberton and Associates. Represented ERCOT as outside General Counsel for four years. Was in private practice with local law firms prior to starting her own firm in 1995. Served as a briefing attorney for the Third Court of Appeals in Austin. Practice areas include extensive commercial litigation, appellate practice, and corporate representation. Graduated in 1988 from the University of Texas School of law.

Mark Walker, Senior Corporate Counsel, ERCOT.

Formerly with the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) for ten years where he specialized in electric utility and environmental law as Associate General Counsel. Served as a briefing attorney for the Texas Court of Appeals in Ft. Worth. Graduated in 1989 from the University of Texas School of Law.

Shari Heino, Corporate Counsel, ERCOT.

Formerly of Pemberton and Associates. Practice areas include contract negotiation, corporate law, and regulatory affairs. Graduated in 1998 from the University of Texas School of Law.

Jessica Posey, Legal Assistant, ERCOT.

Formerly of Pemberton and Associates. Graduated in 1999 from the University of Texas.

Pemberton will be responsible for providing legal counsel to the ERCOT Board and Executive Management, will take the lead role in all major contract negotiations, and will oversee ERCOT legal staff and outside counsel. Walker will focus on regulatory affairs for ERCOT including relations with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT), and will provide legal support for ERCOT planning and operations. Heino will continue to focus on contracts and regulatory affairs.