Michael Kaufmann

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Experienced Energy Regulatory and Compliance Attorney; Of Counsel Energy Practice Group at Greenberg Traurig, LLP @ Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States, United States
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About Michael Kaufmann

Regulatory and Compliance Counselor with comprehensive experience advising clients regarding federal and state administrative and regulatory law, contract negotiations, compliance and enforcement, litigation, appeals, policy, and infrastructure and project development. Serving as a strategic business and legal counselor, I draw on my experience as in-house counsel, law firm partner, and as a government appellate litigator and policy advisor.

Michael Kaufmann's Current Company Details
Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Greenberg Traurig, Llp

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Experienced Energy Regulatory and Compliance Attorney; Of Counsel Energy Practice Group at Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Michael Kaufmann Work Experience Details
  • Greenberg Traurig, Llp
    Of Counsel
    Greenberg Traurig, Llp Nov 2024 - Present
    New York, New York, Us
    Of Counsel in Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Energy & Natural Resources Practice in Washington, D.C., with a focus on energy regulatory and compliance issues.
  • Reed Smith Llp
    Counsel
    Reed Smith Llp Aug 2023 - Oct 2024
    Worldwide, Oo
    As counsel in Reed Smith's Energy and Natural Resources Group in Washington, D.C., I advised various clients on energy regulatory and transition issues.
  • Nrg Energy
    Director, Federal Gas Regulation, Legal-Regulatory Affairs
    Nrg Energy Jan 2021 - Aug 2023
    Houston, Texas, Us
    Direct NRG/Direct Energy's gas regulatory affairs at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Advise business units and coordinate with outside counsel regarding regulated interstate pipeline proceedings, generic wholesale gas regulatory issues and FERC rulemakings that affect NRG/Direct Energy’s rates and operations. Oversee FERC regulatory compliance regarding secondary/released transportation and/or storage capacity transactions.On January 5, 2021, NRG Energy Inc. completed the acquisition of Direct Energy from Centrica plc. With the acquisition, NRG expands its status as the leading, customer-focused integrated energy and services provider in North America. Direct Energy adds over three million customers across North America to NRG’s leading retail portfolio, growing the company’s reach and size.
  • Direct Energy
    Senior Federal Regulation Manager
    Direct Energy Dec 2018 - Jan 2021
    Houston, Texas, Us
    Managed and represented Direct Energy’s gas regulatory affairs at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Advised Direct Energy business units and coordinated with outside counsel regarding regulated interstate pipeline proceedings, generic wholesale gas regulatory issues and FERC rulemakings that affect Direct Energy’s rates and operations. Oversaw FERC regulatory compliance regarding secondary/released transportation and/or storage capacity transactions.
  • Milbank Llp
    Special Counsel
    Milbank Llp Oct 2015 - Jul 2018
    New York, Ny, Us
    Member of and advisor to the Milbank's Global Project, Energy and Infrastructure Finance Group. Advised lead arrangers in financing for the $755.3 million CPV Towantic Energy Center, a gas-fired combined cycle 785-megawatt turbine in Connecticut that has become one of the largest suppliers to date for New England’s multi-state electric grid coordinator.Advised institutional investors and commercial bank lenders in the $685 million financing (sponsored by NRG Repowering Holdings LLC) of the development, construction and operation of the Carlsbad Energy Center, a 500MW Natural Gas-Fired Generating Facility in Carlsbad, California. Advised international lenders/investors in $700 million financing of new CPV Fairview Energy project, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, which will deliver 1050 MW natural gas/ethane electric power.
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
    Attorney Advisor
    Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Feb 2009 - Oct 2015
    Washington, Dc, Us
    Advised Commission on complex issues associated with competitive wholesale electric energy markets, transmission of electric energy in interstate commerce, and electric system reliability. Managed inter-disciplinary teams and oversaw drafting of rules, orders, and legal memoranda respecting novel Regional Transmission Organization market issues.
  • Constellation Energy
    Senior Counsel
    Constellation Energy Sep 2007 - Dec 2008
    Baltimore, Md, Us
    Counseled wholesale and retail business units of a Fortune 125 competitive energy company regarding legal, regulatory and compliance issues at the federal and state levels. Strategically managed multiple jurisdictions concerning litigated and arbitrated matters while responding to internal client demands. First-chair litigation and advocacy before federal and state regulatory agencies.
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
    Trial Attorney, Office Of Solicitor
    Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Feb 2006 - Aug 2007
    Washington, Dc, Us
    Responsible for the preparation and presentation of legal documents, pleadings and arguments supporting and enforcing FERC orders and opinions in judicial proceedings, including appellate litigation involving matters of national significance in the U.S. Courts of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court.
  • Davis Wright Tremaine Llp
    Partner
    Davis Wright Tremaine Llp 2003 - 2006
    Energy Group Partner
  • Venable Llp
    Partner
    Venable Llp 2001 - 2003
    Washington, Dc, Us
    Energy Group Partner
  • Brickfield, Burchette, Ritts & Stone, P.C.
    Partner
    Brickfield, Burchette, Ritts & Stone, P.C. 1989 - 2001
    Partner/Shareholder at Boutique Energy Firm
  • New York County District Attorney'S Office
    Assistant District Attorney
    New York County District Attorney'S Office 1985 - 1988
    New York, New York, Us
    Assistant District Attorney, Manhattan District Attorney's Office

Michael Kaufmann Skills

Energy Criminal Law Enforcement Litigation Legal Research Legal Writing Intellectual Property Mergers International Law Corporate Law Mediation Corporate Governance Administrative Law Commercial Litigation Civil Litigation Appeals Courts Environmental Law Energy Regulatory Energy Infrastructure Project Finance Regulatory Compliance Renewable Energy Client Services Contract Negotiation Government Jury Trials Alternative Dispute Resolution Regulatory Policy Energy Law

Michael Kaufmann Education Details

  • Georgetown University Law Center
    Georgetown University Law Center
    Law
  • University Of Maryland
    University Of Maryland
    Law Enforcement

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Michael Kaufmann works for Greenberg Traurig, Llp

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Michael Kaufmann's current role is Experienced Energy Regulatory and Compliance Attorney; Of Counsel Energy Practice Group at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

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Michael Kaufmann attended Georgetown University Law Center, University Of Maryland.

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