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Seth HiltonSeth Hilton is a partner at Stoel Rives LLP where his practice focuses on the California energy sector, representing clients before California's energy regulatory agencies including the California Public Utilities Commission and California Energy Commission, as well as in stakeholder proceedings at the California Independent System Operator. He is based in the San Francisco office and can be reached at seth.hilton@stoel.com.
Elliott WilliamsElliott Williams is an associate at the firm where he assists clients within the energy and natural resources industries with intellectual property matters, helping companies protect market share for innovative products and services. His work includes representing clients in IP litigation in federal court and federal agencies and advising clients on U.S. import issues. He is based in Portland, Ore., and can be reached at elliott.williams@stoel.com.