Global law firm, Dentons, has announced Julia Hamm, President and CEO of the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) as a co-chair of Dentons Smart Cities/Communities Think Tank Energy industry. The Dentons Smart Cities/Communities Think Tank will house legal, business, and policy thought leaders to advise public and private stakeholders on what Denton views as the "14 Pillars of Success" for a Smart Cities/Communities program.

Hamm will co-chair the Energy Pillar along with Former Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz, Anne Pramaggoire, CEO of Exelon Utilities, and Paula Gold-Williams, CEO of CPS Energy. The Energy Pillar will investigate how Smart Cities/Communities will incorporate a multi-directional grid and advance clean technology solutions that will include a broad array of distributed energy resources.

"I am honored to be appointed as a co-chair of the Energy Pillar of Dentons Smart Cities-Communities Think Tank." said Hamm. "Together with the other co-chairs, I expect to explore in depth how a clean and modern grid can empower city leaders across the country to improve the lives of their citizens."

"Julia Hamm's extensive energy knowledge and experience will urther reinforce the profile of the Think Tank as a best-in-class undertaking. Her vision for SEPA's growth over the past 15 years is a testament to her commitment to a better world, and we couldn't be more pleased she's joining this effort," said Clint Vince, Partner and Chair, U.S. Energy Practice and Co-Chair, Global Energy Sector, Dentons US.

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