Monica Ghattas
About Monica Ghattas
Monica Ghattas is a Director at American Electric Power, where she has worked since 2021. She previously held various legal positions at Southern California Edison and has a strong educational background in law and psychology from UCLA and other institutions.
Work at American Electric Power
Monica Ghattas has been serving as a Director at American Electric Power since 2021. She is based in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area. In her role, she utilizes her extensive background in regulatory affairs and legal expertise to oversee various initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience at Southern California Edison
Prior to her current position, Monica Ghattas worked at Southern California Edison (SCE) for a total of six years, starting in 2008. She held multiple roles, including Attorney in the Customer and Tariff Regulatory Group, Senior Attorney, and Principal Advisor for Federal Regulatory Affairs. Her tenure at SCE allowed her to develop significant expertise in regulatory matters and risk management.
Education and Expertise
Monica Ghattas earned her Bachelor's degree in Arabic Language and Literature and Psychology from UCLA, where she studied from 1997 to 2002. She then pursued her legal education at the University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law, obtaining her Doctor of Law (J.D.) from 2003 to 2005. Additionally, she studied at Loyola Law School for a year and spent a year at The American University in Cairo.
Legal Career Background
Monica Ghattas began her legal career as an Associate Attorney at King & Ballow from 2006 to 2008. Following her time there, she joined Southern California Edison, where she advanced through various legal roles. Her career has focused on managing outside counsel and addressing complex business and legal issues, particularly in the regulatory and civil litigation sectors.