Serena Agaba Rwejuna, Esq., MSM

Serena Agaba Rwejuna, Esq., MSM

Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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  • White & Case LLP Graphic

    White & Case LLP

    Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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    United States

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    Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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    Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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    Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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    Washington DC-Baltimore Area

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    Washington DC-Baltimore Area

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    Washington, DC

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    Washington D.C. Metro Area

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    Washington D.C. Metro Area

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    Washington D.C. Metro Area

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    Charlotte, North Carolina Area

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    Charlotte, North Carolina Area

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    Charlotte, NC

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    Boston, MA

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    Boston, MA

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    Cambridge, MA

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    Boston, MA

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    Winston-Salem, NC

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    Winston-Salem, NC

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    Winston-Salem, NC

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    Cambridge, MA

Education

  • Duke University School of Law Graphic

    Duke University School of Law

    Activities and Societies: Journal of Gender Law and Policy (Special Projects Editor, Staff Editor); Duke Bar Association Judicial Board;Durham Youth Home - Street Law Volunteer; Women Law Students Association (2L Rep.); Black Professional and Graduate Student Association (Co-Social Chair); Black Law Student Association; BARBRI (Head Rep., Co-Head Rep.)

    Baker Botts Law Preview Scholar
    Elliott G. Heard Jr. Memorial Merit Scholarship
    Jenny Ferrara Merit Scholarship

  • Activities and Societies: Project Nicaragua - La Chureca Project Coordinator, Project Benin, Black Business Student Association

  • Class Representative (elected)
    Betty Taymor Scholarship Recipient

  • Activities and Societies: Mortar Board Senior Honor Society, Golden Key International Honor Society, Order of Omega Greek Honor Society, Psi Chi - National Honor Society in Psychology, National Residence Hall Honorary, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Harbinger Corps, Multicultural Enrichment Program, S.O.U.L. - Sister of Universal Love a cappella group, Unified Rhythms Dance & Volunteer Troupe

    President, Order of Omega Greek Honor Society
    Vice President for Multicultural Programs, Harbinger Corps
    Service Coordinator, Golden Key Internatinal Honor Society
    Student Coordinator, Multicultural Enrichment Program
    Mentor, Multicultural Enrichment Program
    Vice President, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
    Programming Chair, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
    Secretary, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
    Assistant Music Director, S.O.U.L.
    Commencement Marshall

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • Board Co-Chair (former Co-Chair, Professional Development Committee)

    DukeDC Regional Board of Directors

    - Present 7 years 1 month

    Education

    Speaking Opportunities:
    A Year Unlike Any Other - 2020 and Women in the Workplace: A Sharing Session (DukeDC Career Networking Event)

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    Member of the Board of Directors; Board Secretary; President of the Board of Directors, Immediate Past Board President; Development Committee

    Calvary Women's Services

    - 5 years 7 months

    Social Services

    Calvary Women's Services empowers homeless women to transform their lives and regain their independence through housing, health, education and employment programs. Founded in 1983, Calvary is an independent, nonprofit organization that offers exceptional services to the greater Washington, DC community.

    To learn more about Calvary and support our lifesaving programs, please visit: https://calvaryservices.networkforgood.com/projects/97916-serena-rwejuna-s-fundraiser

  • Vice President

    American Association of Blacks in Energy - Washington, DC Metropolitan Area Chapter

    - 2 years 11 months

  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Graphic

    Member

    Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated

    - Present 19 years 9 months

    Member, Rho Mu Omega Chapter (Washington, DC)

    Initiated into Pi Beta Chapter at Wake Forest University (Fall 2004). Vice President, Secretary, Programming Chair.

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    Inaugural Councilmember

    Duke University School of Law Alumnae Leadership Council

    - 2 years

    Established in 2020, the Duke Law Alumnae Leadership Council fosters an active network of Duke Law women through providing opportunities for women graduates to connect with each other and with current students and faculty at Duke Law School.


    The Council is a representative group of Duke Law School alumni charged with the following mission:
    1. Represent the interests of alumnae to Duke Law School.
    2. Foster an inclusive community among Duke Law women graduates through…

    Established in 2020, the Duke Law Alumnae Leadership Council fosters an active network of Duke Law women through providing opportunities for women graduates to connect with each other and with current students and faculty at Duke Law School.


    The Council is a representative group of Duke Law School alumni charged with the following mission:
    1. Represent the interests of alumnae to Duke Law School.
    2. Foster an inclusive community among Duke Law women graduates through development of resources and implementation of programs for alumnae.
    3. Build the institution through leadership.

    https://law.duke.edu/alumnae-leadership-council/

    Speaking Opportunity:

    Making the Most of a Virtual Start
    December 2, 2020
    The Alumnae Leadership Council hosted a special program for the Class of 2020 featuring Duke Law alumnae sharing their advice and perspective on how to successfully start a new job and launch your career in a virtual setting. Panelists discussed best practices for building relationships with supervisors and peers, learning organization culture, and mastering technology while beginning a new job virtually. Jennifer Caplan L'02, Assistant Director of Professional Development Programming and Advising at Duke Law School moderated a panel of Duke Law alumnae that included Jennifer Brevorka L’09, Associate Attorney at Henein Hutchison LLP, Lauren Linder L’07, Deputy General Counsel at Parallel, Serena Rwejuna L’13, Associate at Jones Day, and Kristin Seeger L’07, Partner at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP.

Publications

Honors & Awards

  • Lawdragon 500, 2023 Leading U.S. Energy Lawyers

    Lawdragon

  • Chambers Ranked Up and Coming in USA - Nationwide Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)

    Chambers USA

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

    The Best Lawyers in America

    Second Edition of the Best Lawyers: One to Watch (Energy Law)

  • Legal 500 Rising Star - Energy Regulation: Conventional Power

    Legal 500 US

    ‘Serena Rwejuna can do heavy lifting on corporate transaction related issues []. She has a masters in business and really shines on heavy duty corporate related work. When she worked with me, she helped us with difficult dividend issues, accounting and Board of Director and Officer issues too. She pays a lot of attention to detail and that is very much appreciated.'

    'Serena Rwejuna is a star. She is particularly good at energy regulatory work that has a corporate overlay – work related…

    ‘Serena Rwejuna can do heavy lifting on corporate transaction related issues []. She has a masters in business and really shines on heavy duty corporate related work. When she worked with me, she helped us with difficult dividend issues, accounting and Board of Director and Officer issues too. She pays a lot of attention to detail and that is very much appreciated.'

    'Serena Rwejuna is a star. She is particularly good at energy regulatory work that has a corporate overlay – work related to financings, for example.’

  • Chambers Ranked Associate to Watch in USA - Nationwide Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)

    Chambers USA

  • "Rising Stars" List -- 2021 Washington DC Super Lawyers

    Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

    The Best Lawyers in America

    Inaugural Edition of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch

  • "Rising Stars" List -- 2020 Washington DC Super Lawyers

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  • Top 40 Under 40 -- National Black Lawyers

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  • "Rising Stars" List -- 2019 Washington DC Super Lawyers

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  • "Rising Stars" List -- 2018 Washington DC Super Lawyers

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  • "Rising Stars" List -- 2017 Washington DC Super Lawyers

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Organizations

  • National Bar Association

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    Energy, Environment, and Public Utilities Section

  • Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy

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  • American Association of Blacks in Energy

    Vice President, Washington DC Chapter (2017-2019)

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  • American Bar Association

    Chair, Alternative Energy Subcommittee, Environmental & Energy Litigation Committee

  • Energy Bar Association

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  • Women's Council on Energy and the Environment

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  • Women's Energy Network

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