Griffen Hess helps clients navigate complex regulatory, litigation, and development issues in the rapidly evolving energy industry.

Griffen Hess is an attorney in Bricker Graydon’s Energy Group, where he focuses his practice on regulatory and litigation matters affecting utilities, energy developers, and industrial clients. He represents clients before state public utility commissions and advises on regulatory compliance, permitting, and siting issues connected to energy infrastructure and renewable project development.

Griffen has experience representing industrial clients in utility commission proceedings and assisting with complex commercial litigation. He also supported natural gas utilities on rate cases and infrastructure-related recovery mechanisms.

Griffen’s background includes internships with a Fortune 50 energy company, where he evaluated commercial contracts, compliance matters, and data privacy issues, as well as with a federal regulatory agency in Washington, D.C., where he contributed to rulemakings, appeals, and policy development related to telecommunications and broadband access.

Education

The Ohio State University, JD, cum laude (2024)

• Honors: CALI Award for Public Utilities Law, Dean’s Scholar Award, and Eminent Scholar Award.
• Activities: The Ohio State Journal of Criminal Law, Lawrence Negotiation Competition, Madrid study abroad program

The Ohio State University, BS, magna cum laude (2021)

Distinctions

• CALI Award for Excellence in Public Utilities Law (2024)
• Dean’s Scholar Award (2021 & 2022)
• Eminent Scholar Award (2021)

Professional Activities

• Columbus Bar Association
• Ohio State Bar Association

When he’s outside the office, Griffen enjoys spending time with friends and family, curling, and playing sand volleyball.