Randy Young

Randy Young has devoted decades of practice to energy and utility regulation, with additional experience in river pilotage regulation and environmental toxic tort litigation. He is recognized by Chambers USA as a “Band 1” attorney in Energy & Natural Resources and holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Randy is also listed in The Best Lawyers in America, including selection as a “Lawyer of the Year,” and has been named to the Baton Rouge Business Report’s “Capital Region 500.” He practices Administrative / Regulatory Law with Kean Miller in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Randy represents industrial manufacturing, refining, and related companies before the Louisiana Public Service Commission and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. His work includes guiding industrial and independent generation companies through regulatory proceedings before the LPSC, as well as assisting telecommunications companies in multi-state regulatory complaint matters. He is also regularly involved in addressing industry issues before the Louisiana Pilotage Fee Commission.

In addition to his regulatory practice, Randy has handled complex toxic tort litigation, class action proceedings and settlements, and insurance coverage disputes. His environmental litigation experience includes matters involving remediation and Superfund/CERCLA issues. He has represented corporate clients in large-scale environmental and toxic tort cases, both in court and through negotiated resolutions.

Randy is committed to providing thoughtful, practical legal counsel tailored to each client’s business objectives. He emphasizes careful analysis, clear communication, and efficient strategies designed to address regulatory and litigation challenges while supporting informed decision-making.

Chambers USA notes that Randy is “a great lawyer” who is “sought out by electric utilities, IPPs, power marketers, and industrial clients for his abilities in administrative actions and civil litigation.” He is further described as “a tenacious advocate on behalf of his clients” and “very knowledgeable about rate issues and other matters.”