The Institute for Energy Law (IEL) at The Center for American and International Law has selected McGuireWoods associate Mitchell Diles for its 2026-2027 leadership class. IEL’s leadership class is designed for professionals practicing in the energy field between three and 12 years, enabling them to increase their knowledge and develop leadership skills.
The program includes an in-person retreat, online education and social events, and associate membership in IEL through 2027. Class members also are invited to attend the organization’s 78th annual Energy Law Conference in Houston in February 2027 and the National Young Energy Professionals’ Law Conference in New Orleans in March 2027.
Based in Charlottesville, Virginia, Diles represents clients in high-stakes commercial disputes nationwide, including companies in the energy, environmental, hospitality and manufacturing industries. A member of McGuireWoods’ Crisis Management & Incident Response Practice Group, Diles also helps clients manage and respond to catastrophic incidents, including explosions, contamination events and system failures.
“Navigating today’s energy landscape requires more than traditional legal strategy; it demands agile, forward-thinking counsel,” Diles said. “The IEL program offers a unique environment to sharpen those insights, and I am grateful for the opportunity to participate.”
McGuireWoods’ multidisciplinary Energy Industry Team combines legal, policy, energy technology and business experience to provide integrated services to clients across sectors. The firm represents clients across the energy sector in high-stakes litigation and proceedings before federal regulators, state public utility commissions and state agencies.
“Mitch brings relentless dedication to helping energy clients navigate their most critical, complex challenges. This well-deserved recognition from IEL is a testament to Mitch’s leadership and the depth of talent driving our energy practice,” said Jonathan Blank, co-leader of McGuireWoods’ Energy Industry Team.