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10 Duke Energy legal leaders
These ten current Duke Energy legal leaders hold vice president, deputy general counsel and associate general counsel roles at Duke Energy Corporation. A reader can learn how legal leaders work at Duke Energy from people who have held the role.
Professionals to explore
01—10Amanie Daou Isaac
LinkedInExperience: Associate General Counsel- Mergers and Acquisitions; Commercial Legal Counsel · Duke Energy Corporation
Associate General Counsel - Mergers and Acquisitions and Commercial Legal Counsel at Duke Energy Corporation since 2022, based in Charlotte. Former Senior Counsel - Mergers and Acquisitions and Commercial Legal Counsel (2019–2022) and Counsel (2016–2019) at Duke Energy, and former Corporate Attorney at Milazzo Schaffer Webb Law, PLLC (2015–2016).
Andre Rose
LinkedInExperience: Deputy General Counsel · Duke Energy Corporation
Deputy General Counsel at Duke Energy Corporation since 2016, based in Charlotte and listed in the Legal department at President/Vice President level. Former Assistant General Counsel at Duke Energy (2009–2022), former Partner at K&L Gates (2006–2009) and former Corporate Counsel at Cogentrix Energy, LLC (2005–2006).
Autumn Kruse
LinkedInExperience: Vice President of Human Resources Legal & Chief Ethics Officer · Duke Energy Corporation
Vice President of Human Resources Legal & Chief Ethics Officer at Duke Energy Corporation since 2026. Former Vice President & Associate General Counsel Global Labor & Employment, Health, Safety & Environmental (2026), Vice President & Associate General Counsel, Global Labor & Employment, Ethics & Compliance (2023–2026) and Senior Director & Associate General Counsel, NA Labor & Employment (2015–2021) at Procter & Gamble.
Danielle Gonderinger
LinkedInExperience: Deputy General Counsel - Enterprise Growth and Emerging Technology · Duke Energy Corporation
Deputy General Counsel - Enterprise Growth and Emerging Technology at Duke Energy Corporation since 2026, where the profile describes leading a team of attorneys supporting strategic transactions, customer growth and emerging technology. Former Associate General Counsel at Duke Energy (2023–2026), Senior Counsel at Wells Fargo (2021–2023) and Senior Corporate Counsel at EPRI (2019–2021).
Jack Jirak
LinkedInExperience: Vice President - State Regulatory Legal Support · Duke Energy Corporation
Vice President - State Regulatory Legal Support at Duke Energy Corporation since 2026, based in Raleigh, North Carolina and listed in the Legal department at President/Vice President level. Former Deputy General Counsel (2021–2026) and Associate General Counsel (2018–2021) at Duke Energy, and former Partner at Troutman Sanders LLP (2016–2017).
James McLean, Jr.
LinkedInExperience: Deputy General Counsel · Duke Energy Corporation
Deputy General Counsel at Duke Energy Corporation since 2023, where the profile describes managing the litigation team responsible for personal injury, property damage and employment litigation throughout the enterprise. Former Associate General Counsel at Duke Energy (2009–2023) and former Partner at Rendigs, Fry, Kiely & Dennis, LLP (1997–2009).
Kathleen McKay
LinkedInExperience: Deputy General Counsel · Duke Energy Corporation
Deputy General Counsel at Duke Energy Corporation since 2020, based in Charlotte and listed in the Legal department at President/Vice President level. Former Associate General Counsel (2011–2020), Assistant General Counsel (2009–2011) and Senior Counsel (2008–2009) at Duke Energy, and former Claims Attorney at Arrowpoint Capital Corp. (2006–2008).
Ladawn Patterson (Toon)
LinkedInExperience: Deputy General Counsel · Duke Energy Corporation
Deputy General Counsel at Duke Energy Corporation since 2026, listed at President/Vice President level, with an Associate General Counsel role at Duke Energy listed since 2021. Former Attorney & Practice Area Consultant at LexisNexis (2019–2021), Counsel, Vice President at State Street (2016–2019) and Legal Counsel at the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (2014–2016).
Molly Suda
LinkedInExperience: Deputy General Counsel · Duke Energy Corporation
Deputy General Counsel at Duke Energy Corporation since 2026, based in Washington, D.C. and listed at President/Vice President level, with an Associate General Counsel role at Duke Energy listed since 2018. Former Energy Partner (2017–2018) and Associate Attorney (2010–2017) at K&L Gates.
Natalie Carter
LinkedInExperience: Associate General Counsel AI Attorney · Duke Energy Corporation
Associate General Counsel AI Attorney at Duke Energy Corporation since 2021, listed at Director level. Former Senior Counsel and Head of eDiscovery at Duke Energy (2018–2021), former Of Counsel, eDiscovery at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough (2017–2018) and former eDiscovery Attorney at McGuireWoods LLP (2010–2017).
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Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How does a utility's legal team support rate cases and other state regulatory proceedings?
- 02How do in-house lawyers at a utility manage personal injury, property damage and employment litigation?
- 03How does a utility legal team support strategic transactions, customer growth and emerging technology?
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