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WEIL, GOTSHAL & MANGES LLP 

Stephen Karotkin (pro hac vice) 

(stephen.karotkin@weil.com) 

Ray C. Schrock, P.C. (pro hac vice) 

(ray.schrock@weil.com) 

Jessica Liou (pro hac vice) 

(jessica.liou@weil.com) 

Matthew Goren (pro hac vice) 

(matthew.goren@weil.com) 

767 Fifth Avenue 

New York, NY 10153-0119 

Tel: 212 310 8000 

Fax: 212 310 8007 

KELLER & BENVENUTTI LLP 

Tobias S. Keller (#151445) 

(tkeller@kellerbenvenutti.com) 

Jane Kim (#298192) 

(jkim@kellerbenvenutti.com) 

650 California Street, Suite 1900 

San Francisco, CA 94108 

Tel: 415 496 6723 

Fax: 650 636 9251 

Attorneys for Debtors 

and Debtors in Possession 

UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT 

NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 

SAN FRANCISCO DIVISION 

In re:

PG&E CORPORATION, 

 - and – 

PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC 

COMPANY, 

 Debtors. 

Affects PG&E Corporation 

Affects Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Affects both Debtors 

* All papers shall be filed in the Lead Case, 

No. 19-30088 (DM). 

Bankruptcy Case 

No. 19-30088 (DM) 

Chapter 11 

(Lead Case) 

(Jointly Administered) 

 

ORDER AUTHORIZING DEBTORS TO 

PAY THE FEES AND EXPENSES OF 

SIMPSON THACHER & BARTLETT LLP 

PURSUANT TO 11 U.S.C. § 327(e) AS 

COUNSEL TO THE BOARD OF 

DIRECTORS OF EACH OF PG&E 

CORPORATION AND PACIFIC GAS AND 

ELECTRIC COMPANY AND PURSUANT 

TO 11 U.S.C. § 363 AS COUNSEL TO 

CERTAIN CURRENT AND FORMER 

INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS 

 

Signed and Filed: May 10, 2019

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DENNIS MONTALI

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge

Entered on Docket 

May 10, 2019

EDWARD J. EMMONS, CLERK 

U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT 

NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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Upon the Motion, dated April 2, 2019 (the “Motion”)1 of PG&E Corporation (“PG&E Corp.”) 

and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (the “Utility”), as debtors and debtors in possession (collectively, 

“PG&E” or the “Debtors”) in the above-captioned chapter 11 cases (the “Chapter 11 Cases”), 

pursuant to section 363(b) of title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”), for 

authorization to pay the reasonable fees and expenses of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP (“Simpson 

Thacher”) as counsel to the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of each of PG&E Corporation and Pacific 

Gas and Electric Company and as counsel to certain current and former Independent Directors (as 

defined below), pursuant to the terms set forth in the Motion and the Supplemental Declaration of 

Michael H. Torkin in Support of the Motion Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 363(b) Authorizing Debtors to Pay 

the Fees and Expenses of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP as Counsel to the Independent Directors of 

PG&E (As Modified as Described Herein) (the “Supplemental STB Declaration”); and upon 

consideration of the Declaration of Michael H. Torkin in Support of the Motion Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. 

§ 363(b) Authorizing Debtors to Pay the Fees and Expenses of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP as 

Counsel to the Independent Directors of PG&E Corp. (the “Torkin Declaration”), the Supplemental 

Declaration and the Declaration of Nora Mead Brownell in Support of the Motion Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. 

§ 363(b) Authorizing Debtors to Pay the Fees and Expenses of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP as 

Counsel to the Independent Directors of PG&E (As Modified as Described in the Supplemental STB 

Declaration) (the “Brownell Declaration”); and upon the request of the Office of the U.S. Trustee that 

Simpson Thacher be retained as counsel for the Board pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 327(e); and this Court 

having jurisdiction to consider the Motion and the relief requested therein pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 157 

and 1334, and the Order Referring Bankruptcy Cases and Proceedings to Bankruptcy Judges, General 

Order 24 and Rule 5011-1(a) of the Bankruptcy Local Rules for the United States District Court for the 

Northern District of California (the "Bankruptcy Local Rules"); and consideration of the Motion and 

the relief requested therein being a core proceeding pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 157(b); and venue being 

proper before this Court pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1408 and 1409; and due and proper notice of the 

Motion having been provided to the parties listed therein, and it appearing that no other or further notice 

 

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terms in the Motion. 

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need be provided; and this Court having reviewed the Motion, the Torkin Declaration, the Supplemental 

STB Declaration and the Brownell Declaration; and a hearing having been noticed to consider the relief 

requested in the Motion (the “Hearing”); and upon the record of the Hearing (if any was held) and all 

of the proceedings had before the Court; and the Court having found and determined that the relief 

sought in the Motion is in the best interests of the Debtors, their estates, creditors, shareholders and all 

parties in interest; and that the legal and factual bases set forth in the Motion establish just cause for the 

relief granted herein; and after due deliberation and sufficient cause appearing therefor, 

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: 

1. The Motion is granted as provided herein. 

2. Pursuant to the terms of this Order and effective as of the Petition Date, the 

Debtors are authorized (i) pursuant to section 327(e) of the Bankruptcy Code, to pay reasonable fees 

and compensation to, and reimburse reasonable and necessary expenses of, Simpson Thacher as counsel 

to the Board, as it may be constituted from time to time, and to the members of the Board from time to 

time in their capacities as members of the Board (the “Board Representation”), and (ii) pursuant to 

section 363 of the Bankruptcy Code, to pay reasonable fees and compensation to, and reimburse 

reasonable and necessary expenses of, Simpson Thacher as counsel to certain current and former 

independent directors in their individual capacities who serve or served as independent directors prior 

to and/or as of the Filing Date (each an “Independent Director” and collectively, the “Independent 

Directors”) (the “Independent Director Representation”). 

3. Subject to the Court’s approval, the Debtors shall pay the reasonable fees of, and 

reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by, Simpson Thacher (A) in the Board Representation with 

respect to (i) all matters related to corporate governance, and (ii) other related matters and (B) in the 

Independent Director Representation with respect to (i) representation in ongoing litigation and 

regulatory inquiries, including matters involving the California Public Utilities Commission, (ii) factgathering, and (iii) related matters. 

4. With respect to both the Board Representation and the Independent Director 

Representation, Simpson Thacher shall apply for compensation and reimbursement of expenses in 

compliance with the Order Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §§ 331 and 105(a) and Fed. R. Bankr. P. 2016 for 

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Authority to Establish Procedures for Interim Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses for

Professionals (the “Interim Compensation Order”) [Docket No. 701], applicable provisions of the 

Bankruptcy Code, the Bankruptcy Rules, the Local Bankruptcy Rules, and any other applicable 

procedures and orders of the Court. 

5. In connection with any increases in Simpson Thacher’s rates, Simpson Thacher 

shall provide reasonable notice to the Debtors, the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors (the 

“Committee”), the Official Committee of Tort Claimants (the “TCC” and together with the Committee, 

the “Committees”) and the U.S. Trustee. The notice shall certify that the Debtors have consented to 

the requested rate increases. 

6. Nothing contained herein shall prejudice, in any way, the right of any current or 

former member of the Board of Directors of either Debtor, including any Independent Director, from 

seeking and obtaining indemnification, advancement, reimbursement or other coverage under any 

insurance policies, including D&O policies, related to such director’s service on the Board of Directors 

of either Debtor or from filing a proof of claim against either Debtor. 

7. Notice of the Motion as provided therein is deemed good and sufficient notice of 

the Motion. 

8. This Order shall only apply to the retention of Simpson Thacher, and the retention 

of any additional counsel by the Debtors or any other party on behalf of the Independent Directors shall 

be the subject of an additional retention application filed in accordance with the Order Implementing 

Certain Notice and Case Management Procedures [Docket no. 759]. The Committee reserves all rights 

with respect to any such additional application. 

9. This Court shall retain jurisdiction to hear and determine all matters arising from 

or relating to the implementation, interpretation, or enforcement of this Order. 

** END OF ORDER ** 

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