Brooke Poole Clark, who recently served as General Counsel for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), has joined Morgan Lewis as a partner in their energy and project development practice in Washington, D.C. Clark’s tenure at the NRC spanned nearly 25 years, during which she held positions including General Counsel, Secretary, and Director of the Commission’s adjudication office. Her extensive experience encompasses advising on over 175 adjudicatory decisions and guiding the Commission through mandatory hearings on reactor license and medical radioisotope facility applications. At Morgan Lewis, she will focus on regulatory compliance, strategic risk management, and administrative law. ([morganlewis.com](https://www.morganlewis.com/news/2025/09/nrc-general-counsel-brooke-poole-clark-joins-morgan-lewis?utm_source=openai))
Firm Chair Jami McKeon highlighted the significance of Clark’s addition, stating, “As the nuclear sector regains global momentum, we’re enhancing our capabilities to meet the moment. Brooke’s command of NRC processes, depth of experience, and ability to navigate regulatory complexity will be critical assets as companies pursue emerging opportunities in nuclear energy, data centers, and other transformative infrastructure projects.” ([morganlewis.com](https://www.morganlewis.com/news/2025/09/nrc-general-counsel-brooke-poole-clark-joins-morgan-lewis?utm_source=openai))
Clark’s appointment is part of a broader trend of former government officials transitioning to private practice. For instance, in April 2025, Morgan Lewis welcomed Rob Schwartz, former General Counsel of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, to their investment management practice. ([morganlewis.com](https://www.morganlewis.com/news/2025/04/cftc-veteran-and-general-counsel-rob-schwartz-joins-morgan-lewis?utm_source=openai)) Similarly, in June 2025, Shahram Ghasemian, who held various leadership positions within the federal government, including the NRC, joined NuScale Power as Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. ([nuscalepower.com](https://www.nuscalepower.com/press-releases/2025/shahram-ghasemian-joins-nuscale-power-as-chief-legal-officer-corporate-secretary025/?utm_source=openai))
These moves reflect a growing pattern of law firms and corporations seeking to bolster their regulatory and compliance capabilities by bringing in professionals with substantial government experience. Clark’s deep understanding of NRC processes and her strategic insight are expected to be invaluable assets to Morgan Lewis’s clients navigating the evolving energy landscape.