Derek D. Green
Counsel
Derek Green is an energy attorney who represents and counsels clients on regulatory transactions and compliance as well as commercial disputes. Routinely working with clients in the renewable energy, manufacturing, and financial sectors, his goal is to help clients put their best foot forward–whether that is before an appellate court, a government agency, or across the table of a boardroom.
His practice encompasses regulatory and transactional matters related to utility-scale and portfolio energy projects and operations. He advises independent power producers, utilities, investors and industrial consumers in project development, operations and acquisitions. Derek commonly manages local aspects of project finance and tax equity deals in the renewables sector where he is able to draw on the vast experience of his specialized colleagues to provide clients with both the "big picture" and technical requirements for their projects. His clients further include companies in the solar, wind, storage, and biofuel sectors engaged in contested and regulatory proceedings.
Derek frequently writes and advises on the changing legal landscape surrounding local energy policy and climate change. He also has extensive experience in media and appellate litigation.
Energy
Commercial Litigation & Representation
Media Litigation & Representation
Admitted to Practice
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Oregon, 2004
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U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 2004
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U.S. District Court District of Oregon, 2005
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U.S. Supreme Court, 2010
Education
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B.A., Philosophy, Politics, Economics, Pomona College, 1998, cum laude
- Politica Award thesis honors
- Pomona Scholar
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J.D., University of Washington School of Law, 2004, with high honors
- Order of the Coif
- Executive Notes & Comments Editor, Washington Law Review
- Eugene Wright Scholar
Memberships & Affiliations
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- Program Manager, Oregon Appellate Pro Bono Program, 2010-present
- Executive Committee, Oregon State Bar Appellate Section, 2014-2020
- Member, Mercy Corps Northwest Loan Committee, 2014-present
- Special Deputy District Attorney, Multnomah County, 2013
- Classroom Law Project, 2009-2010
- St. Andrew Legal Clinic's Race for Justice Committee
Professional Recognition
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- American Bar Fellow
- ACLU of Southern California Freedom of Information Award, 2019
Background
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- McCormick Legal Fellow, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
- Law Clerk, Hon. Robert Beezer, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
- Law Intern, Hon. Ancer Haggerty, U.S. District Court, District of Oregon