Anne Leidich

In her time at Pillsbury, Anne has represented energy clients in a variety of different matters, including litigation before the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and Atomic Safety and Licensing Boards on matters like subsequent license renewal, license transfers and the issuance of materials and new plant licenses. In addition to litigation, Anne provides advice on the application of nuclear export control laws, including DOE regulations in 10 CFR Part 810 and nuclear regulatory matters, such as the decommissioning and subsequent license renewal of nuclear power plants and the pursuit of new reactor licensing. Anne also represents clients in significant nuclear industry transactions, including large-scale due diligence and the negotiation of complex commercial contracts. 

She has handled complex and novel matters, including representing client Holtec International in its efforts to license a first-of-a-kind interim spent-nuclear-fuel storage facility in New Mexico; representing utilities in their pursuit of subsequent license renewal; representing utilities challenging NRC enforcement matters; representing a vendor of nuclear plant components in multibillion-dollar international arbitration regarding a breach of contract dispute that led to permanent closure of a nuclear power plant; and representing companies in their mandatory hearings before the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to obtain licenses for new nuclear power plants.

Her pro bono work has included co-authoring “Improving the Effectiveness and Efficiency of the Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards,” an important Nuclear Innovation Alliance safety report regarding potential improvements to an NRC advisory committee.

• Represented winning bidder (an asset management company) in its acquisition of Westinghouse Electric Company’s nuclear business.
• Represented private equity firm it its acquisition of a Waste Control Specialists, a nuclear waste disposal facility.
• Representing various entities in acquisitions or transactions regarding decommissioning of nuclear power plants, including strategic advice and in license transfer proceedings.
• Advises companies on the application of 10 CFR Part 810. 
• Represented client Holtec International’s efforts to license a first-of-a-kind interim spent-nuclear-fuel storage facility in New Mexico.

• Honors & Awards
  • Recognized by Law360 as an “Energy Rising Star” (2023)
  • Recognized in Chambers USA, Energy: Nuclear Nationwide (2022)

• Speaking Engagements
  
  • “The Role of Nuclear Power in the Clean Energy Transition,” Energy Bar Association Midwest Chapter Energizer,” April 2023. Panelist.
• External Publications
  • High Assay LEU, Nuclear Plant Journal, Authors: Anne Leidich, Jeffrey S. Merrifield, September – October 2018
• Firm Publications
  • DOE Issues Final Rule on Part 810 Civil Penalties, Authors: William E. Fork, Elina Teplinsky, Anne Leidich, Jackie Mutai (Unpublished), 01/13/2023
  • Eielson Air Force Base Requests Proposals for Micro-Reactor, Authors: Anne Leidich, Jeffrey S. Merrifield, Sidney L. Fowler, 10/06/2022
  • NRC Now Requiring Validation of Immigration Status for Individuals Receiving Unescorted Access, Authors: Elina Teplinsky, Anne Leidich, 06/14/2022
  • NRC Staff Issues Environmental Justice Recommendations, Authors: Anne Leidich, Jeffrey S. Merrifield, Ashley L. Meredith, 04/15/2022
  • UPDATE: NRC Rescinds Entire Enforcement Action against Pillsbury Client Tennessee Valley Authority, Authors: Michael G. Lepre, Timothy J. V. Walsh, Anne Leidich, Meghan Claire Hammond, 11/12/2021
  • DOE Proposes Procedures for the Imposition of Civil Penalties for Violations of Part 810, Authors: Elina Teplinsky, Anne Leidich, Sidney L. Fowler, 10/07/2019
  • Four China Nuclear Industry Companies Added to “Entity List,” Authors: Elina Teplinsky, Aaron R. Hutman, Anne Leidich, 08/15/2019
  • DOE Issues New “Strategy” for Nuclear Waste Management and Disposal, Authors: Jay E. Silberg, Anne Leidich, 01/18/2013