A. Caroline Lavenue Email & Phone Number

San Rafael, California, United States

I am a generalist and have responsibility for a wide range of transactional matters with particular emphasis on contracts and areas of municipal and state laws. I have a deep knowledge of: state and municipal laws governing public agencies and the operation of electric utilities (in particular Community Choice Aggregation programs), including data privacy requirements; contract language and terminology typically used in the electric utility industry; and principles and best practices of risk… Show more I am a generalist and have responsibility for a wide range of transactional matters with particular emphasis on contracts and areas of municipal and state laws. I have a deep knowledge of: state and municipal laws governing public agencies and the operation of electric utilities (in particular Community Choice Aggregation programs), including data privacy requirements; contract language and terminology typically used in the electric utility industry; and principles and best practices of risk mitigation in a public agency.As Legal Counsel, I get to: • Develop, review, evaluate, and finalize MCE contracts, terms and conditions, and non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements for ongoing energy management technology pilots and programs; • Sculpt corporate policies and guidelines to support MCE functions;• Address questions related to laws, regulations, and executive orders impacting MCE, including the Brown Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the responsible use of generative AI;• Assist in refining MCE’s contract management processes;• Work with outside counsel and counterparties as necessary;• Supervise and provide lead work direction to other staff; and• Assist with the implementation of MCE’s Strategic Plan.I care deeply for MCE's mission to confront the climate crisis by eliminating fossil fuel greenhouse gas emissions, producing renewable energy, and creating equitable community benefits. Show less

Oakland, Calfornia

- Researched proposed litigation angles & strategized successful tactics. - Advocated at Bureau of Land Management hearings re. noncompliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. - Drafted comment letters to federal & state agencies, Public Records Act requests, press releases & briefs for federal & state courts. - Composed legal research memoranda regarding federal, state, & administrative law with a focus on agency (BLM, Cal-GEM, CPUC) regulatory compliance. - Worked… Show more - Researched proposed litigation angles & strategized successful tactics. - Advocated at Bureau of Land Management hearings re. noncompliance with the National Environmental Policy Act. - Drafted comment letters to federal & state agencies, Public Records Act requests, press releases & briefs for federal & state courts. - Composed legal research memoranda regarding federal, state, & administrative law with a focus on agency (BLM, Cal-GEM, CPUC) regulatory compliance. - Worked directly with standing declarants & drafted declarations. Show less

- Analyzed economic effect of California Independent System Operator’s (CAISO) bifurcated regulation language to participating transmission owners’ Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) compliance process. - Examined alignment between California energy & FERC regulatory proceedings, brainstormedFERC case strategy. - Assessed ways to manage first-amendment compliance with publicly available literature. - Researched ex parte rules & regulations applicable to commissioners… Show more - Analyzed economic effect of California Independent System Operator’s (CAISO) bifurcated regulation language to participating transmission owners’ Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) compliance process. - Examined alignment between California energy & FERC regulatory proceedings, brainstormedFERC case strategy. - Assessed ways to manage first-amendment compliance with publicly available literature. - Researched ex parte rules & regulations applicable to commissioners, built list for compliance. Show less

Oakland, California

- Drafted initial comment to DOI in response to BLM's proposed new definition of "waste of oil or gas"- Built EPA deregulation "watch list" with summaries of potential actions, ranked according to probable effects- Composed legal research memos regarding CA civil procedure, land use law, and administrative procedure, for example: -- Whether a permit granted without an expiration date naturally expires upon nonuse-- Whether parties may seek additional relief outside the scope of… Show more - Drafted initial comment to DOI in response to BLM's proposed new definition of "waste of oil or gas"- Built EPA deregulation "watch list" with summaries of potential actions, ranked according to probable effects- Composed legal research memos regarding CA civil procedure, land use law, and administrative procedure, for example: -- Whether a permit granted without an expiration date naturally expires upon nonuse-- Whether parties may seek additional relief outside the scope of initial pleadings -- Whether agency actions should be considered invalid due to lack of transparency Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

- Worked with students to develop case briefs and oral arguments for moot case, Ctr. for Biological Diversity v. BLM, 833 F.3d 1136.

San Francisco, California

- Researched potential outcomes of new CEQA statute-of-limitations restrictions- Outlined City-required property fee responsibilities for bona fide purchasers- Analyzed statutes regarding eminent domain rules for private property owners

- Contacted leads as soon as they arrive in order to gauge interest, screen potential candidates, and build rapport- Qualified potential customers in the sales process

- Researched, planned, and executed annual fundraising efforts resulting in $10,000 in donations- Made recommendations for CRM system choice, annual event planning, and office reorganization- Built and oversaw donor database

Oakland, Ca

As a Solutions Manager, I confirmed the completion of Sales by gathering necessary information in order to streamline the post-sale process. I maneuvered relationships between 5 different departments of the organization. I also managed external party satisfaction by adhering to both the customers’ needs and the needs of primary funding partners.

Oakland, Ca

As a Technical Sales Consultant, I did the initial evaluation of incoming leads to determine their solar viability. I assessed 200 homes per day. After this initial assessment, I proceeded to contact 150-200 leads per day in my ever-expanding pipeline of customers. Contact was made either via phone or email to obtain additional home and utility information.

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Environmental Law Concentration

Activities and Societies: Hastings Environmental Law Journal - Senior Editor; National Environmental Law Moot Court - Competitor; Hastings.

Mba, Renewable Energy

Activities and Societies: Mock Trial

Bsba March 2011, International Business, French, Legal Studies

Activities and Societies: KVDU radio, DU Mock Trial, DU Steel Drum Ensemble, DU Executive Mentor Program, DU Alpine Club I studied.

Education record

Education record

Master Of Business Administration - Mba