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Nancy J. Skancke

• B.S. (Honors) 1972, Mathematics
• J.D. with Honors 1975, George Washington University Law School

Nancy Skancke is a partner in the law firm Grammer Kissel Robbins Skancke & Edwards (GKRSE), a law firm specializing in energy, environmental, natural resources, and general administrative law, including related federal appellate and state judicial proceedings. Located in Washington , D.C. , the firm maintains a national practice and represents clients throughout the country.

Nancy represents clients in the areas of energy and administrative law. She also advises on regulatory compliance, assists in strategic planning, and handles complex litigation. For clients and trade associations, Nancy has drafted and interprets Federal and State legislation on energy issues, including extensive work on the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Nancy is an officer in the National Hydropower Association, the only national trade association dedicated exclusively to representing the interests of the hydropower industry.

Nancy 's commercial energy practice involves negotiating contracts and disputes, assisting in mergers and acquisitions involving hydroelectric facilities, commercial counseling, strategic planning, and litigating unresolvable disputes in the Federal and State courts and agencies. On commercial issues, Nancy has served as counsel to municipalities, small and large companies, trade associations and individuals. She is a Life Fellow with the American Bar Foundation.

Nancy and her husband, Steven Skancke, have two children, Carolyn and Matthew, and live in Great Falls , Virginia .

Career Highlights
1993	Founding Partner, GKRSE
1991	Associate/Partner, Baller Hammet
1975	Attorney/Partner, Ross, Marsh, Foster