Title: Associate Counsel for Federal and Regional Affairs
Company: New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, State of New Jersey
Location: Trenton, New Jersey, United States
Ian R. A. Oxenham, Esq., associate counsel for federal and regional affairs at New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, State of New Jersey, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Lawyers for dedication, achievements, and leadership in legal services.
Mr. Oxenham has established himself as a distinguished legal professional with a unique blend of legal and technical expertise. As the associate counsel for federal and regional affairs at the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities, he represents New Jersey’s interests before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the Organization of PJM States Inc. Mr. Oxenham’s responsibilities also include liaising between the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities and PJM Interconnection, where his ability to integrate mathematical analysis with policy and legal arguments is invaluable.
Having served in several other leading roles with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities that laid the foundation for his current success, Mr. Oxenham was a regulatory officer from 2024 to 2025, following his tenure as a legal specialist between 2022 and 2024. Before these roles, he practiced law independently in Plainfield, New Hampshire, from 2020 to 2023. His early career included serving as a legislative assistant to a New Hampshire state representative between 2015 and 2022, where he honed his skills in legislative processes and focused much of his time on energy, environmental and climate issues.
Mr. Oxenham’s academic journey is marked by notable achievements that have significantly contributed to his professional accomplishments. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science with a minor in environmental studies, magna cum laude, from Haverford College, since 2015 and Doctor of Jurisprudence with a concentration in energy and environmental law, summa cum laude, from Vermont Law and Graduate School in 2019. These academic credentials have shaped Mr. Oxenham’s expertise in energy and environmental law.
In addition to his formal education, Mr. Oxenham was admitted to practice by the New Jersey and New Hampshire Bar Associations. He also pursued credentials as a legal research certified professional through LexisNexis in 2016, further solidifying his legal analysis and research capabilities and underscoring his commitment to practicing law at the highest standards.
As an expert in his field, Mr. Oxenham’s scholarly work included authoring several articles, including “Charging Onwards: Removing Barriers to Energy Storage in Restructured New England States,” published in the Vermont Law Review in 2019.
Mr. Oxenham’s drive is fueled by a desire to make a meaningful impact through his work. This motivation propels him to exceed typical job responsibilities, often dedicating extra hours and weekends to advance key projects that benefit the environment and consumers. Mr. Oxenham’s commitment to public service is evident in his preference for working within government, where he values his influence over policy-making.
Throughout his career, Mr. Oxenham has been recognized for his contributions to the field and his dedication to excellence. He was honored with the Learned Hand Award for Academic Excellence by Vermont Law and Graduate School in 2019 and received the Defender of Democracy Award from the New Hampshire Democratic Party in 2021.
Looking ahead, Mr. Oxenham aims to continue building on his current efforts by bringing several key projects to fruition that will positively impact the environment and consumers. While he acknowledges potential opportunities for higher earnings in the private sector, he remains committed to advancing within the government sector.
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