Verónica Gómez, '94: Featured in Hispanic Heritage Month Series
Hispanic Heritage Month
Politics was always the topic of conversation in the Gómez household. “We talked about world events, and discussed the political climate in Cuba on a regular basis,” recalled Verónica Gómez, senior vice president, regulatory and energy policy and general counsel at ComEd, whose parents left Cuba’s rising governmental tension for Chicago. “We did not shy away from discussing politics and in many ways that shaped me. I learned many lessons from my parents, and from their experiences. They were able to put three daughters through college due to their hard work. I look up to my parents for many reasons.” Gómez carried her interest in politics through college where she majored in Political Science and Economics from Stanford University and received her law degree from the University of Chicago Law School. “Hearing the stories from my parents, it was of tremendous interest that I pursue a career in law because I wanted to help people in that capacity, I wanted to represent them.”
Gómez previously served as the vice president and deputy general counsel for litigation at Exelon, ComEd’s parent company. In that role, Gómez was responsible for litigation cases on behalf of all Exelon companies, including ComEd. This litigation included third-party disputes and litigation in support of multi-billion dollar transactions. Prior to joining Exelon, Gómez was a litigation partner at Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg and before that at Schopf & Weiss (now Honigman Miller), where she served on the Executive Committee. Since January, Gómez entered her new role at ComEd as the organization’s primary legal advisor and oversees the company’s regulatory policy, strategy and rates function. “I am excited and honored to work for an organization that really thinks of the community first. ComEd really follows through on its mission of developing greater neighborhoods through its programs, through its volunteer efforts.” As for Hispanic Heritage Month, Gómez believes this time serves as a great opportunity to celebrate diversity. “Our culture is rich in diversity, there are so many layers, so much history that it is wonderful to celebrate our achievements and contributions to this country.”
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