Linda Stuntz is a founding partner of the law firm of Stuntz, Davis & Staffier, P.C. in Washington, D.C. Her law practice includes energy and environmental regulation, as well as matters relating to government support of technology development and transfer.

Ms. Stuntz served as Deputy Secretary of the United States Department of Energy under President George H.W. Bush. In that position, and in other senior policy positions at the Department between 1989 and 1993, she played a principal role in the development and enactment of the Energy Policy Act of 1992.

Ms. Stuntz also helped to develop the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, and was active in the implementation of these amendments, particularly the acid rain and alternative fuels programs. In addition, she worked extensively on issues related to potential global climate change and energy-related measures to minimize greenhouse gas emissions.

During both her government service and her private law practice, she has addressed questions arising under the Natural Gas Act, the Natural Gas Policy Act, the Federal Power Act and the Interstate Commerce Act. She frequently serves as an arbitrator in complex cases involving the electric power, natural gas and coal industries.

Between 1981 and 1987, Ms. Stuntz was an Associate Minority Counsel and Minority Counsel to the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

In addition to her legal practice, Ms. Stuntz serves on the Boards of Directors of Schlumberger Limited and Raytheon Company. She is a member of the Energy Bar Association and is a frequent speaker on electricity and natural gas regulation. Ms. Stuntz currently serves as a member of the Secretary of Energy Electricity Advisory Board and the National Commission on Energy Policy.

Ms. Stuntz received a B.A. (with honors) in 1976 from Wittenberg University and her law degree, also with honors, in 1979 from Harvard. She is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia.