Susan Lent

Susan Lent is a Partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, specializing in energy and transportation infrastructure law.12 She has been with the firm since 1998, accumulating over 26 years of experience.1 Lent is a leading advisor in the energy and transportation infrastructure space, providing comprehensive counsel on regulatory and compliance requirements for various infrastructure projects.2

Her areas of focus include:

1. Infrastructure & Transportation
2. Government Contracts & Grants Policy
3. Energy & Environment Policy
4. Public Private Partnerships
5. Administrative & Regulatory Litigation

Lent's expertise covers a wide range of laws and regulations, including the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA).2

She received her BA from Emory University (1979-1983) and her JD from The George Washington University Law School (1983-1986).1 Prior to joining Akin Gump, Lent served as counsel to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and as counsel for investigations and oversight to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.2

Lent is also involved in the firm's technology practice, having recently spoken on the first episode of a new technology-focused podcast called "TechTalk with Akin Gump".3