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Mike having fun preparing Farley for CPUC testimony

December 2, 2021
by Andrew Cordone
I'm adding another picture that shows Mike's great sense of humor. Preparing for the Helms CPUC Hearings was long, hard work and a lot was at stake. Despite all the pressure, Mike would often lighten things up a bit to have little fun. This picture shows Mike playfully scolding Bob Farley (PG&E's Helms Project Superintendent) while preparing him to testify. With Mike's great preparation, Bob did a fantastic job defending PG&E's management of the Helms Project. 

Friends Through Adversity

February 17, 2021
by Andrew Cordone
I had the pleasure of working with Mike for a few years at PG&E, way back in the early 1980's.  We did not keep in touch over the years but I never forgot how amazing it was to work with him.
I was a young engineer working on the Helms Hydro Project in the Sierras outside of Fresno, and Mike was the attorney assigned to defend the Project against allegations of imprudent expenditures by the State Attorney General and CPUC. I was assigned to help Mike with the Company's defense. Mike did a masterful job leading the effort and we ultimately proved that substantially all of the costs were justified, about $800 million!
Mike was very smart, wise, tenacious, thorough, inspirational, and more. We worked hard, long hours for months, it was a huge challenge. Mike was always supportive and appreciative of everyone's effort on the team.  His leadership kept us motivated, he was great to work with, and the outcome was very gratifying.
I think it says a lot about Mike that I have such fond memories even after so many years.
Rest in peace my friend.

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