Alternative Dispute Resolution Program (ADR) Neutrals
- November 1, 2010
The Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Division maintains a panel of ALJs who have been trained, and who have served, as ADR neutrals. These ALJs have completed a 40-hour program at the CPUC, the National Judicial College (NJC), or other providers. Many ALJs have received supplemental training at the NJC, Harvard Law School, University of Southern California, U.S. District Court, and programs. ALJs also receive periodic short-training courses throughout the year.
Thomas R. Pulsifer
Thomas Pulsifer is an Administrative Law Judge at the California Public Utilities Commission, a position he has held since 1991. In his capacity as an ALJ, Mr. Pulsifer serves as presiding officer, conducts hearings and prepares proposed decisions in formal proceedings before the Commission. Since 1991, he has presided over various major policy proceedings dealing with electric, gas, and telecommunications industry matters.
Prior to 1991, Mr. Pulsifer was employed at the Commission as a Program and Project Supervisor (PPS) (from 1986 to 1991) and as a Financial Examiner from 1977 to 1986). As a PPS, Mr. Pulsifer was responsible for supervising and coordinating the work of professional staff and contract consultants in major gas and electric proceedings, including the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant Prudency Review and the proposed Southern Calif. Edison/SDG&E merger. As a Financial Examiner with the Commission, he was responsible for conducting and supervising various audits, financial studies, and specialized regulatory analysis in gas, electric, and water utility proceedings.
Mr. Pulsifer is a Certified Public Accountant, licensed by the State of California. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration (with an accounting concentration) from California State University Sacramento and a Master of Business Administration (with a concentration in finance) from California State University, East Bay. He has also completed course work with the National Judicial College in Reno, Nevada. ALJ Pulsifer has completed Commission training in alternative dispute resolution.
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