Jane Accomando

Jane has acted as lead investigator in several confidential internal investigations into allegations of wrongdoing related to nuclear safety, including investigations into allegations referred to licensees by the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). She has acted as lead counsel in representing nuclear industry clients in investigations conducted by the NRC’s Office of Investigations. Jane has defended clients in connection with Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigations into alleged employee retaliation, and has represented clients before the US Department of Labor in whistleblower proceedings.

Much of Jane’s practice relates to multimillion-dollar claims against the federal government regarding the government’s obligation to accept and dispose of spent nuclear fuel. She has represented clients in both litigation and settlement, and has advised clients in connection with the preparation of more than 50 spent fuel claims. Jane has deposed government spent fuel damages expert witnesses, and has defended company witnesses during depositions taken by attorneys from the US Department of Justice.

As a member of the Nuclear Energy Institute’s Advanced Reactor Regulatory Taskforce, Jane closely tracks regulatory developments related to advanced reactors.