Anna Sanyal

Anna is an associate in the Vorys Columbus office and a member of the finance, energy and real estate group. 

Prior to joining Vorys, Anna worked as an administrative law judge at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio/Ohio Power Siting Board.  In this role, she oversaw an active case docket involving electric, gas, power siting, transportation, and telecommunications matters.  Her role required her to review case filings to determine appropriate courses of action; resolve procedural and discovery issues; conduct mediations; conduct local and evidentiary hearings and review testimony and evidence; research pertinent legal issues; analyze applicable statutes and administrative rules; and draft proposed entries and orders.

Using this prior experience, including regulatory relationships, Anna provides practical advice to clients on a wide range of utility and energy matters and to developers at every stage of their projects.  Anna has assisted in the development and permitting of solar farms and gas-fired electric generation plants in Ohio totaling over 1,400 megawatts.  Anna also has extensive experience in litigating matters before the Ohio Power Siting Board.  Once permitted, Anna provides ongoing project construction and operational compliance services to energy generation developers. 

Anna received her J.D. cum laude from Capital University Law School, where she was a member of the Order of the Curia.  She received her B.A. cum laude and with honors from The Ohio State University.

Honors & Recognitions

Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio, Outstanding Service by an Individual Award, 2024

YWCA Women on the Rise, 2023

Columbus CEO, Best Lawyers, Energy, 2022

Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Energy & Resources, 2022

Columbus CEO Magazine, Future 50, 2021 Class

Volunteer of the Year, YWCA Columbus, 2019

Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Central Ohio, board member, 2012-present

Legal Aid Society of Columbus, volunteer, 2013-present

Women Lawyers of Franklin County, board member and diversity chair, 2018-2021

Ohio State Bar Association, Advisory Committee on Diversity & Inclusion, member, 2019-2020

Weinland Park Civic Association, Joyce Hughes Park Committee, 2020-present

Supreme Court of Ohio, Application Review Committee, Civil Justice Program Fund, 2022

Professional & Community Activities

Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Central Ohio, board member, 2012-present

Legal Aid Society of Columbus, volunteer, 2013-present

Women Lawyers of Franklin County, board member and diversity chair, 2018-2021,

Ohio State Bar Association, Advisory Committee on Diversity & Inclusion, member, 2019-2020

Weinland Park Civic Association, Joyce Hughes Park Committee, 2020-present

Supreme Court of Ohio, Application Review Committee, Civil Justice Program Fund, 2022