Experience

• Representation of solar developers in the acquisition, development and sale of solar energy generation projects throughout the U.S.
• Representation of an alternative asset manager with over $30 billion AUM on various futures and trading agreements, real-estate related swaps, and Dodd-Frank compliance matters.
• Representation of private equity investment consisting of equity and mezzanine debt in a company designing custom power and energy storage solutions.
• Negotiation of offtake arrangements in connection with solar projects generating LCFS credits.
• Representation of multinational corporations and financial institutions in the entry into ISDA Master Agreements and a variety of physically-settled and cash-settled hedging and swap transactions.
• Representation of energy industry participants in structuring offtake and hedging arrangements for renewable energy projects.
• Advising end-users and financial entities on Dodd-Frank Act rules, including Title VII swap and security-based swap rule implementation, as well as compliance with ISDA protocols and CFTC/SEC requirements.
• Representation of banks and hedge funds on a variety of commodity- and equity-linked structured note programs.
• Negotiating physical gas and power transactions under NAESB and EEI Master Agreements.
• Representation of financial institutions on accelerated share repurchase transactions and other equity buyback programs.

Honors & Activities

Professional Honors & Activities

• CIPP/US certification, International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)

Insights & Presentations

• Author, “Proxy Revenue Swaps: Drafting and Negotiation,” Lexis Practice Advisor, Oct. 2020
• “California CCAs, including San Diego Community Power, Receive Proposed Decision for 2019 RPS Plan,” Stoel Rives Renewable + Law^® blog, Aug. 31, 2020
• “CFTC Proposed Rule Benefits Certain Financially-Settled Offtake Arrangements,” Stoel Rives Renewable + Law^® blog, Feb. 21, 2020
• “San Diego Joins Community Choice Aggregation Program⁠ – Set to Launch in 2021,” Stoel Rives Renewable + Law^® blog, Oct. 1, 2019
• Co-author, “High Frequency Trading: The Path Forward For Market Liquidity And Stability,” Risk & Compliance, January - March 2017
• Co-author, “Blockchain Risk Factors in Securities Offerings and Filings,” Information Law Journal, Winter 2017
• Co-author, “Blockchain for Financial Services Lawyers: What It Is, Why It Matters, and Possible Regulatory Responses,” Lexis Practice Advisor, July 18, 2016
• Co-author, “Margin Rules for Uncleared Swaps and Understanding Impact on Documentation,” Lexis Practice Advisor, July 14, 2016
• Co-author, “Better Later Than in Error: Harmonizing Global Swap Data Reporting Timeframes,” Futures and Derivatives Law Report, July 2015

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