Emily Jolly
About Emily Jolly
Emily Jolly serves as the Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Associate General Counsel at LCRA, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in administrative and regulatory law, particularly within Texas's energy sector, and holds advanced degrees in law from UCL and The University of Texas School of Law.
Current Role at LCRA
Emily Jolly serves as the Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Associate General Counsel at LCRA. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the organization's regulatory strategy and legal compliance. Her role involves overseeing regulatory matters and providing legal counsel within the energy sector, particularly focusing on Texas energy regulations.
Previous Experience at LCRA
Before her current position, Emily Jolly worked at LCRA as Associate General Counsel and Director of ERCOT Advocacy from 2018 to 2021. In this capacity, she focused on legal issues related to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and advocated for regulatory matters affecting the organization. Her tenure in this role provided her with significant insights into Texas energy regulations.
Education and Expertise
Emily Jolly has a strong educational background in law. She earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), magna cum laude, from Rice University from 2000 to 2004. She then attended The University of Texas School of Law, where she received her Doctor of Law (JD), with honors, from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, she completed a Master of Laws (LL.M.) program in International Law and Legal Studies at UCL from 2006 to 2007. Her education underpins her extensive experience in administrative and regulatory law.
Legal Career at Enoch Kever PLLC
Prior to her roles at LCRA, Emily Jolly was a member at Enoch Kever PLLC from 2011 to 2018. During her seven years at the firm, she focused on legal issues relevant to the energy sector, further developing her expertise in regulatory law. This experience contributed to her understanding of compliance and advocacy within the Texas energy landscape.
Regulatory Affairs and Legal Advocacy
Emily Jolly has over a decade of experience in regulatory affairs and legal advocacy, particularly in the energy and utility sectors. Her work has involved a deep understanding of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) and ERCOT regulations. She has been actively engaged in legal roles that require comprehensive knowledge of compliance and regulatory frameworks in Texas.