Joe Gillespie

Joe Gillespie is a seasoned legal advisor with extensive experience in nuclear regulation and compliance. Currently serving as a Legal Advisor at the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency since March 2024, Joe previously held the position of Legal Counsel at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission from August 2017 to March 2024, where responsibilities included providing legal guidance on licensing actions and representing NRC staff in adjudicatory matters. Prior to this role, Joe worked as a Licensing Engineer at System One Holdings, LLC, and SCANA, where contributions included drafting license amendment requests and securing approvals for new nuclear power plants. Joe holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Florida International University and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Florida.