Her expertise is in the area of state energy policy, focusing on utility regulation; energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. Prior to joining NRDC, Brandi worked as an Associate with McCarter & English, LLP in their environmental and general litigation practice groups and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation where she was a Program Officer. She is a graduate of Vermont Law School and holds a master's degree in environmental management from Yale University and a bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia.