Sonderman joined Kegler Brown in 2011, bringing with him nearly 30 years of experience representing public utility companies in civil litigation and in state public utility commission proceedings. From 1990 to 2003, Sonderman served as general counsel for the public utilities of NiSource, Inc. and the Columbia Energy Group, then later serving of counsel for Cooper & Elliott, LLC and Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co. LPA.
Through Sonderman, the firm is an active associate member of the American Gas Association. Andy chaired its Legal Committee in 2000 – 2001 and served as a charter member of the board of directors of the Gas Industry Standards Board, now the North American Energy Standards Board.
Public Utilities and Energy Law
His practice focuses on providing counsel to energy and utility clients and competitive electric and natural gas retail suppliers on a variety of matters relating to rate and regulatory proceedings at public utilities commissions, as well as contractual, transactional and compliance issues.
Commercial and Civil Litigation
Andrew has been involved in many cases with emphasis on representation of energy companies and public utilities. Working with companies and individual clients, Sonderman is well-versed in handling the legal concerns and litigation defense for various entities.
Sonderman joined Kegler Brown in 2011, bringing with him nearly 30 years of experience representing public utility companies in civil litigation and in state public utility commission proceedings. From 1990 to 2003, Sonderman served as general counsel for the public utilities of NiSource, Inc. and the Columbia Energy Group, then later serving of counsel for Cooper & Elliott, LLC and Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co. LPA.
Through Sonderman, the firm is an active associate member of the American Gas Association. Andy chaired its Legal Committee in 2000 – 2001 and served as a charter member of the board of directors of the Gas Industry Standards Board, now the North American Energy Standards Board.
Public Utilities and Energy Law His practice focuses on providing counsel to energy and utility clients and competitive electric and natural gas retail suppliers on a variety of matters relating to rate and regulatory proceedings at public utilities commissions, as well as contractual, transactional and compliance issues.
Commercial and Civil Litigation Andrew has been involved in many cases with emphasis on representation of energy companies and public utilities. Working with companies and individual clients, Sonderman is well-versed in handling the legal concerns and litigation defense for various entities.
Professional Memberships - American Gas Association, legal committee, chairman 1998-2000
- Columbus, Kentucky and Ohio state bar associations, member
- Gas Industry Standards Board, charter member, board of directors 1993 - 1999
- Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Columbus, board chair 2008-2009
- Opera/Columbus, board chair 2002-2003
- Catholic Social Services, Columbus Diocese, board chair 2003-2004
- United Way of Central Ohio, corporate leadership campaign chair, 1997-1998
Publications & Presentations
- Mr. Sonderman is a frequent lecturer and has been published in The Ohio State Law Journal and The Energy Law Journal.
Bar Admissions
- Ohio
- Kentucky
- Iowa (inactive)
- Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals
- District of Columbia Court of Appeals
- Third Circuit Court of Appeals
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Education - Juris Doctorate (1976)
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
Summa cum laude, Order of the Coif, The Ohio State Law Journal, Issue Planning Editor (1975-1976) - Bachelor of Arts, History and Political Science (1973)
Kent State University
Summa cum laude