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Transactional attorney.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Energy Regulatory Associate. Providing counsel to ERCOT (Texas) and FERC jurisdictional electric and gas pipeline companies. Emphasis on Winter Storm Uri legislation, including PUCT and RRC implementation. Perform due diligence on tax equity and water development projects.

Irving, Tx, Us

Provide instant advice to trade floor on acceptable trading strategies and compliance for PJM, NYISO, and CAISO markets.Develop guidance regarding RTO interconnection requests, including development activities, timelines, ISA and LGIA review.Draft desk trading procedures.Implement RTO documentation in connection with mergers and acquisitions.Provide counsel and negotiation strategy for reactive power compensation / annual revenue requirement.Facilitate compliance and markets training opportunities to traders

Washington, Dc, Us

Analyze electric utility tariff and rates filings concerning interstate activities among eastern states of the United States. Topics include: Reactive Power and Capacity Markets.Strategic Planning:Organize meetings with internal team members to coordinate case work duties on specific filings; Volunteer recordkeeping of Capacity Markets filingsPublic Policy:Attend pre-filing meetings with industry representatives that showcase unique requests for waivers, policy changes and rule/regulation clarifications. Prepare summaries of significant policy developments and discussions, as well as pre-filing meeting with industry who may introduce a novel policy request or contest an existing policy standard;Policy Analysis:Reactive Power- Participates in cross-functional teams to plan and staff technical conference and public meeting to discuss the implications of Zero Rate Reactive Power filings concerning the rate that is charged for providing serviceWestlaw, eTariff, & eLibrary Research:Review utility company filings for proper compliance and legal precedents involving Commission Orders, regulations, and federal regulationsDrafting:Lead teams to write Commission Orders, Waiver Orders, and Delegated Letter Orders. Make sound, well-informed, and objective decisions regarding Commission policy and recommendations for utilities’ requests to be excused or waived from complying with Commission Orders and obligations. Negotiates to find mutually acceptable solutions across offices; Drafting subject matter summaries: Zero Rate Reactive Power, New York City Blackstart, Capacity Interconnection Rights and Qualifying Facilities. Public Speaking & Team Lead:Orally inform branch managers and division director on complex electricity market developments and issues presented in active filings. Offer advice and recommendations pursuant to Commission regulations;

Las Vegas, Nv, Us

Law Degree

Responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive, international marketing plan for the renewable energy startup company concerned with international solar PV development projects.Grant Writing & Grants Research:Provided real time business advice, including DUNS registration and new platform transition; Prepared detailed rationale for solicitation selection, including why the company is fit for a specific project’ Researched award opportunities, focusing on developing countries where there is a greater need for electricity development, primarily on the distribution side; Researched and analyzed Department of Energy small business grants for company fitness;Management:Drafted and submitted statements of work; Resolved workspace and real estate concerns; Procured suitable office space; Edited the business plan and provided a comprehensive sales growth strategy.Negotiation:Presented complex energy project plans written and orally to foreign dignitaries on-site and off-siteRFP Responses:Responded to domestic electricity project solicitations concerning critical infrastructure;Public Relations:Attended peacekeeper workshops and interest groups to pursue emerging markets;Arranged and hosted partner meetings to facilities electricity project sales and development;Aggressively created new growth and leads for potential electricity projects; Developed brochures and leave-behind materials for presentationsTrade & Finance:Successfully researched and sourced grants, underwriting, and US loan guarantees from OPIC and Ex-Im Bank; Explained funding concepts concerning financing, credit requirements, and electricity project development;International Transactions:Transformed CEO objectives into development activities in emerging markets: Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, South Sudan, Tanzania, Ivory Coast, Tunisia;

Las Vegas, Nv, Us

Achieved seamless interface, engagement, and collaboration with: legal, government affairs, communications, interns and administrative staffDue Diligence: Compiled and prepared due diligence log for Nellis Air Force Base solar PV project and teamed with major bankLegal Writing: Prepared written statements regarding PUCN filings, inserts, and supporting documentationPrepared multi-million dollar DOE grant application for battery storagePublic Speaking: Represented department for technical middle school Career Day and gave 30-minute presentation to 60 middle-school aged students, explaining the Renewable Energy industry and related career paths; Attended community and social events on behalf of the utility, including UNLV Foundation events; Policy Research: Reviewed and prepared for upcoming legislative session for issues concerning Renewable Energy development projects, incentives, and reviewing procurement levels and contract performanceNegotiation: Attended page-turn negotiations for long-term solar energy Power Purchase Agreement with in-house legal, outside counsel, and relevant developers

Audubon, Pa, Us

Influenced and occupied offices in Washington, D.C. and in Norristown, PA to fulfill job responsibilities, quickly adapting to assignments from many in both locations; Project Management:Prepared the first map of active demand response and generation sites throughout the PJM footprint, presented map to senior management ahead of timelines; Management used map to educate Congressional staff on pending issues affecting individual districts/constituents;Team Lead:Lead team of three in cross-functional departments to achieve goals of Senior Vice President of Federal Government Policy regarding Demand Response and Renewable Generation sites Public Policy Analysis:Legal Writing: Drafted notices of cancellation and termination for no-longer-active Interconnection Agreements. Identified templates; Briefed management on congressional hearings and prepared accompanying reports; eLibrary: Researched existing filings from neighboring RTOs/ISOs for compliance insights and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission responses to the actionTravel: Maintained two workspaces to serve needs of SVP in Washington, DC office and Legal Department at PJM headquarters in Norristown, PA. Participated in face-to-face meetings with Delaware congressional representatives; Attended C-level pre-filing meetings at Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Corporate Hosting:Hosted dinner with visting multi-national European delegation; fielded questions related to high-level overview of PJM; Attended energy events and coalition meetings on behalf of PJM;

Capitol Hill Experience at the Office of a Senator for Nevada.Public Policy:Staffed & contributed to meetings with GSA, Department of Energy, Federal Communications Commission;Legal Writing:Attended energy-focused congressional hearings and mark-ups, at Senate and on the House side to anticipate Senate bill drafts. Briefed Citizens United case concerning new campaign finance and election rules; Legal Analysis:Briefed nuclear waste management lawsuits occurring in multiple states in light of Yucca Mountain concerns; Westlaw:Researched judicial appointment process and created timeline of confirmationsRenewable Energy:Researched active energy conservation initiatives concerning Nevada and active Senate bills; Energy, generally:Authored smart grid privacy memo detailing the concerns with instant power meter readings that could reveal essential details about the value of electronics located in the house and when the owners are occupying the home; Constituent Experience:Attended weekly Welcome to Washington breakfasts to meet with Nevadans visiting DC;

Las Vegas, Nv, Us

Duties required seamless collaboration with: legal, government affairs, communications, interns and administrative staff; Procurement: Led the first webinar for multi-million dollar RFP soliciation for utility-scale, 1MW+ Renewable Energy to meet the Renewable Portfolio Standard in Nevada; Team Lead:Created the webinar that reached an international audience, according to metrics. Required trial runs, cost analysis and support. Logistics and security coordination.Public Speaking:Presented orally and written major outcomes from state legislature that impact the utility to 10 directors and managers; Legal Writing:Drafted testimony to be submitted to the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada; Assisted team with meeting the 12% and 15% Renewable Portfolio Standard;Policy Analysis:Prepared side-by-side analyses of pending federal and state legislation regarding renewable energy mandates, objectives, and requirements;Grant Writing:Prepared and submitted large Department of Energy grant applications for solar storage, teaming with energy tech company and a national lab; Power Plant tours:Toured 1100 MW natural gas power plant (Chuck Lenzie); Contract Analysis:Prepared side-by-side analysis of problem areas in Power Purchase Agreements, including penalties for non-performance;Renewable Energy siting tours:Reviewed metrological data and tower at planned wind project siteLegal Analysis: Reviewed active Power Purchase Agreements in solar and geothermal sources for errors; Government Affairs:Attended community and social events on behalf of the utility, including the National Clean Energy Summit

Philadelphia, Pa, Us

Focused on subrogation cases; Drafted discovery documents; Prepared seven-figure reimbursement for underground oil storage tanks; Attended loss sites as sole representative of corporate client; World Trade Center attacks team; Prepared initial papers; Drafted demand letters; Tracked my time according to the billable hour; Volunteered in the Cozen PAL (Police Athletic League) silent auction; Contacted local fire and loss departments to obtain reports; First point of contact for retained fire and loss experts

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