Randy Mehrberg has spent decades shaping the business landscape as an in-house leader and a trusted outside advisor. An executive vice president at three major public companies, he understands the full range of challenges and pressures his clients face, and how to help them achieve their strategic goals.
Randy's experience solving problems, consummating deals, litigating disputes, and enhancing corporate culture and governance gives him a deep understanding of how to help companies safeguard their business futures. As Chief Legal Officer at Exelon, General Counsel at Vail Resorts, and President of PSEG Energy Holdings, Randy managed multimillion-dollar budgets, led thousands of employees, and directed growth strategies and corporate development. His broad experience includes high-stakes litigation, mergers and acquisitions, financing, securities, corporate governance, compliance, regulatory affairs, risk management, government relations, restructuring, real estate, tax, environmental, and labor and employment matters. Because he has walked miles in their shoes, clients look to Randy for business-oriented solutions on a wide range of important issues. As a senior advisor to the Mayor of Chicago and the general counsel of a large city agency, Randy understands how government works and excels at achieving positive outcomes.
Randy is a proactive counselor who spots and prepares for issues before they arise. His understanding of the energy sector and other dynamic industries helps him create business and competitive advantages for clients. As his clients’ needs continue to evolve, Randy is committed to helping them prepare for a successful future.
Technology in the energy industry is changing much more quickly than public policy, regulations and the law. We thrive on helping position our clients to shape policy for success in the marketplace now and in the future.
Areas of Focus
- Energy
- Corporate
- Investigations, Compliance, and Defense
- Government Controversies and Public Policy Litigation
- Transitions in Energy and Climate Solutions
Credentials
Service / Recognition
Overview
Randy Mehrberg has spent decades shaping the business landscape as an in-house leader and a trusted outside advisor. An executive vice president at three major public companies, he understands the full range of challenges and pressures his clients face, and how to help them achieve their strategic goals.
Randy's experience solving problems, consummating deals, litigating disputes, and enhancing corporate culture and governance gives him a deep understanding of how to help companies safeguard their business futures. As Chief Legal Officer at Exelon, General Counsel at Vail Resorts, and President of PSEG Energy Holdings, Randy managed multimillion-dollar budgets, led thousands of employees, and directed growth strategies and corporate development. His broad experience includes high-stakes litigation, mergers and acquisitions, financing, securities, corporate governance, compliance, regulatory affairs, risk management, government relations, restructuring, real estate, tax, environmental, and labor and employment matters. Because he has walked miles in their shoes, clients look to Randy for business-oriented solutions on a wide range of important issues. As a senior advisor to the Mayor of Chicago and the general counsel of a large city agency, Randy understands how government works and excels at achieving positive outcomes.
Randy is a proactive counselor who spots and prepares for issues before they arise. His understanding of the energy sector and other dynamic industries helps him create business and competitive advantages for clients. As his clients’ needs continue to evolve, Randy is committed to helping them prepare for a successful future.
Technology in the energy industry is changing much more quickly than public policy, regulations and the law. We thrive on helping position our clients to shape policy for success in the marketplace now and in the future.
Areas of Focus
- Energy
- Corporate
- Investigations, Compliance, and Defense
- Government Controversies and Public Policy Litigation
- Transitions in Energy and Climate Solutions
Credentials
Admissions
- Illinois
Education
- University of Michigan, JD
- University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business, BS, magna cum laude, Economics
Court Admissions
- US Supreme Court
- US Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
- US District Court, Northern District of Illinois
- US District Court, Northern District of Illinois (Trial Bar)
Service / Recognition
Awards
- Mexican-American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Legal Services Award
- Chicago Bar Association, David C. Hilliard Award
- Catholic Charities, Award for Service to the Poor
- American Jewish Committee, Judge Learned Hand Human Relations Award
- H.O.P.E. for the People Award, Man of the Year
- Inaugural Financial Times Law 50
- The American Lawyer Industry Awards, Managing Partner of the Year, 2025
- Crain’s Chicago Business, Newsmaker of the Year
- Crain's Chicago Business, Who's Who in Law
- Law360, Practice Group of the Year - Energy
- Legal 500 US, Industry Focus - Energy Litigation - Conventional Power, 2018, 2020-2021
- Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers, 2026
Community
- Millennium Park Foundation, Board of Directors, Chair
- Lincoln Park Zoo, Board of Trustees, Vice Chair
- Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago
- Northwestern Memorial Foundation Board of Directors
- United Way of Metropolitan Chicago, Board of Directors
- Economic Club of Chicago, Board of Directors
- The HistoryMakers, Board of Directors
- Association of General Counsel, Member
- Edison Electric Institute, Member
- Chicago Bar Foundation’s Investing in Justice Campaign, Co-Chair, 2026
- MacArthur Justice Center 40thAnniversary, Co-Chair, 2026
- University of Michigan Law School, Dean’s Advisory Council, 1994-2023
- University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and Health System, Board of Trustees, 2007-2016
- Museum of Science & Industry, Board of Directors, 2002-2008
- Latin School of Chicago, Board of Trustees, 2002-2008; 2016-2023
- Northwestern Law School Corporate Counsel Institute, Chair, 2005
- NJTV Public Television, Board of Directors, 2010-2013
- Center for Collaborative Change, Board of Directors, 2009-2013
- Speaking Engagements: Panelist, “Framing Current Issues in Energy Innovation and Emerging Technologies”, Northwestern Energy Innovation Lab, April 17, 2026
