Her research explores the role of policy and regulation in the area of sustainable energy, with a focus on renewable energy, climate change, and distributed generation. Prior to entering academia, Warren worked for the international law firm of Perkins Coie, based in Seattle, Washington, where she litigated and advised on matters of energy and utility law. Warren holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Arizona and a Juris Doctorate from Rutgers School of Law.