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John A. McKinsey
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ExperienceJohn McKinsey is a partner of the firm representing energy and industrial clients. He serves as lead counsel for the siting of major industrial development projects in California. Over the course of his career, John has completed over $2B in plant infrastructure projects. In addition, he provides extensive leadership and guidance in the areas of compliance and regulatory matters involving products, facilities and operations. John has represented clients before numerous regulatory agencies including the California Energy Commission, California Air Resources Board, California Department of Fish and Game, State Lands Commission, United States Department of Fish and Wildlife, the California Coastal Commission and numerous regional governmental agencies including air quality districts, water boards, cities, and counties. He has extensive experience in the regulation of air quality, public health, marine and aquatic biology, environmental justice, visual impacts and electrical power transmission, interconnection and congestion.
John gained significant engineering and applied science knowledge and skills while serving in the United States Navy on submarines as a nuclear power plant operator and supervisor and leading electrician. His background enables him to readily understand industrial, technical, chemical, and energy related processes, facilities and issues and translate them with clarity for other parties and governmental agencies.
Representative Work
- Mountainview Power Plant, Redlands, CA Lead Project Counsel for permitting, and governmental and private party negotiations for a 1000 MW combined cycle power plant in southern California.
- El Segundo Power Plant Project, El Segundo, CA – Lead Project Counsel for permitting and governmental and private party negotiations for a 600 MW combined cycle power plant in southern California.
- Contra Costa Power Plant, Antioch, CA – Counsel for air, energy, and water permitting for major combined cycle power plant.
- Potrero Power Plant, San Francisco, CA – Counsel for air, water and other environmental regulatory permitting for proposed power plant on the bay.
- Pine Tree Wind Project – Kern County, CA – Challenge of CEQA decision by Audubon chapters opposing proposed major wind energy project.
- Chevron Refinery, El Segundo, CA – Counsel regarding modifications to facility affecting air quality.
- Cabrillo Port LNG Terminal, Ventura, CA – Counsel regarding air permitting for proposed LNG facility offshore of Ventura County.
- Un-named Generation Project, Bellflower, CA – Project counsel for proposed new power generation facility in central Los Angeles.
- Huntington Beach Power Plant, Huntington Beach, CA – Counsel for air emission equipment upgrades and for potential repowering project.
- Un-named Generation Project, Long Beach, CA – Counsel for proposed power generation facility in Long Beach, CA.
- Turlock Irrigation District, Turlock, CA – Counsel to municipal power producer regarding territorial disputes with major investor owned electrical utility.
- Redding Power Plant, Redding, CA Counsel to municipal utility before air district and California Energy Commission over air emissions abatement systems disagreements and permit changes to allow expanded operation.
- Bottle Rock Power Plant, Cobb, CA – Project counsel for refiring of suspended geothermal power plant in the Geysers region of Northern California.
Professional Honors & Activities
- Member, Review Committee, Joint Institute for Strategic Energy Analysis, 2010
- Member, California Bar Association, Environmental and Business Sections
- Chair, Best Practices for Owning and Operating a Winery, 2007-2010
Presentations
- Speaker, "Liability and Risk Management in Winery Operations," Winery & Wine Distribution Law Confernce, Canandaigua, NY, 2010
- Speaker, "Siting Energy Projects in California: Finding the Balance," Second Annual Climate & Energy Law Symposium, San Diego, CA, Apr. 9, 2010
- Speaker, "Energy Conservation, Renewable Energy and Wineries," Winery & Wine Distribution Law Conference, Napa, CA, 2010
Civic Activities
- Business Law Faculty, California State University, Sacramento, 2000-2009
Education
- University of California, Davis School of Law, J.D., 1999
- California State University, Sacramento, B.A., 1996, cum laude, Economics
Admissions
- California
- U.S. District Court, Eastern and Northern Districts of California
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Law PracticeJohn McKinsey is a partner of the firm representing energy and industrial clients. He serves as lead counsel for the siting of major industrial development projects in California. Over the course of his career, John has completed over $2B in plant infrastructure projects. In addition, he provides extensive leadership and guidance in the areas of compliance and regulatory matters involving products, facilities and operations. John has represented clients before numerous regulatory agencies including the California Energy Commission, California Air Resources Board, California Department of Fish and Game, State Lands Commission, United States Department of Fish and Wildlife, the California Coastal Commission and numerous regional governmental agencies including air quality districts, water boards, cities, and counties. He has extensive experience in the regulation of air quality, public health, marine and aquatic biology, environmental justice, visual impacts and electrical power transmission, interconnection and congestion.
Representative Work
- Mountainview Power Plant, Redlands, CA - Lead Project Counsel for permitting, and governmental and private party negotiations for a 1000 MW combined cycle power plant in southern California.
- El Segundo Power Plant Project, El Segundo, CA - Lead Project Counsel for permitting and governmental and private party negotiations for a 600 MW combined cycle power plant in southern California.
- Contra Costa Power Plant, Antioch, CA - Counsel for air, energy, and water permitting for major combined cycle power plant.
- Potrero Power Plant, San Francisco, CA - Counsel for air, water and other environmental regulatory permitting for proposed power plant on the bay.
- Pine Tree Wind Project – Kern County, CA - Challenge of CEQA decision by Audubon chapters opposing proposed major wind energy project.
- Chevron Refinery, El Segundo, CA - Counsel regarding modifications to facility affecting air quality.
- Cabrillo Port LNG Terminal, Ventura, CA - Counsel regarding air permitting for proposed LNG facility offshore of Ventura County.
- Un-named Generation Project, Bellflower, CA - Project counsel for proposed new power generation facility in central Los Angeles.
- Huntington Beach Power Plant, Huntington Beach, CA - Counsel for air emission equipment upgrades and for potential repowering project.
- Un-named Generation Project, Long Beach, CA - Counsel for proposed power generation facility in Long Beach, CA.
- Turlock Irrigation District, Turlock, CA - Counsel to municipal power producer regarding territorial disputes with major investor owned electrical utility.
- Redding Power Plant, Redding, CA - Counsel to municipal utility before air district and California Energy Commission over air emissions abatement systems disagreements and permit changes to allow expanded operation.
- Bottle Rock Power Plant, Cobb, CA - Project counsel for refiring of suspended geothermal power plant in the Geysers region of Northern California.
Professional Honors & Activities
- Member, California Bar Association, Environmental and Business Sections
Publications & Speaking Engagements
- Speaker, "Liability and Risk Management in Winery Operations," Winery & Wine Distribution Law Confernce, Canandaigua, NY, 2010
- Speaker, "Siting Energy Projects in California: Finding the Balance," Second Annual Climate & Energy Law Symposium, San Diego, CA, 2010
- Speaker, "Energy Conservation, Renewable Energy and Wineries," Winery & Wine Distribution Law Conference, Napa, CA, 2010
Civic Activities
- Business Law Faculty, California State University, Sacramento, 2000-2009
Jurisdictions
- California
- U.S. District Court, Eastern and Northern Districts of California
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