Suedeen and John Kelly, two of NM's bright legal lights, are back in the spotlight with Suedeen winning an appointment to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in D.C. courtesy of Sen. Bingaman, and John Kelly letting it be known that he is NOT seeking any office in 2004, despite prodding by supporters who still wince over his 2000 defeat at the hands of Rep. Heather Wilson. The Democratic duo hang their shingles at the old line and low-key, but influential Modrall Law Firm. An attorney who has worked with Suedeen opines that she has a mind "like a steel trap." She is one of the nation's leading experts on public utility law with a resume on the subject longer than an Enron indictment. John is a former U.S. Attorney for NM and a friend of Bill's (Clinton, that is). His name popped up as a possible contender for State Senator Romero's seat who, like Kelly before him, is fixated on ousting Wilson in 04.' If you're thinking that Suedeen might be the candidate to give Republican Heather a heartache, join the club. But Suedeen has no political aspirations, so Heather relax, a "steel trap" will not be sprung on you.
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