Jay Matson has been a Branch Chief in the Office of Enforcement, Division of Investigations at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission since 2015.  In that role, he manages teams of lawyers and other professionals that investigate alleged instances of non-compliance with federal statutes, regulations, tariff provisions, and other FERC-related requirements.  Prior to becoming Branch Chief, Jay served as the lead attorney for DOI on several matters, including the negotiation of an $8.1 million settlement with Louis Dreyfus Energy Services and one of its traders to resolve claims of market manipulation. Before joining FERC, Jay spent 20 years in the private sector at various law firms, advising and representing clients on a broad array of energy and public utility issues.  Jay received his J.D. from George Washington University and his A.B. from Dartmouth College.