Paul is a recognized leader and sought-after speaker on all matters related to energy.
Paul's work in energy includes having served as the Chief Operating Officer for the US Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). While overseeing the EERE's $2 billion budget, he managed the international commercialization of advanced energy solutions like bio-fuels, solar, wind, and efficiency technologies. He also served as Chief of Staff for the United States and Foreign Commercial Service at the US Department of Commerce. While at the Commerce Department, Paul was responsible for day-to-day management of the Commercial Service's worldwide network of 1,700 employees in 260 offices and for directing the implementation of the Commercial Service's worldwide priorities and policies.
Prior to joining Mintz Levin, Paul served as a partner in an international law firm where he founded that firm's clean technology practice in 2008.
He is a certified public accountant, has published numerous articles, and frequently appears on the media circuit discussing energy, politics, business, private equity, and other matters relevant to international trade.
Paul is a recognized leader and sought-after speaker on all matters related to energy.
Paul's work in energy includes having served as the Chief Operating Officer for the US Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). While overseeing the EERE's $2 billion budget, he managed the international commercialization of advanced energy solutions like bio-fuels, solar, wind, and efficiency technologies. He also served as Chief of Staff for the United States and Foreign Commercial Service at the US Department of Commerce. While at the Commerce Department, Paul was responsible for day-to-day management of the Commercial Service's worldwide network of 1,700 employees in 260 offices and for directing the implementation of the Commercial Service's worldwide priorities and policies.
Prior to joining Mintz Levin, Paul served as a partner in an international law firm where he founded that firm's clean technology practice in 2008.
He is a certified public accountant, has published numerous articles, and frequently appears on the media circuit discussing energy, politics, business, private equity, and other matters relevant to international trade.
Speaking Engagements
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Speaker,
Building a Competitive Clean Technology Market in the U.S.,
Jefferies 2011 Global Clean Technology Conference,
New York, NY
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Speaker,
The Global Race for Clean Energy Technologies - Fact vs. Fiction,
Women Energy Corridor Network,
Houston, TX
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Speaker,
The Policies Behind China's Early Lead in the Clean Energy Race,
IEL Oil & Gas Conference,
Houston, TX
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Panelist,
Energy After the Gulf Spill: The Fallout for the Oil Industry and Other Sectors,
Wall Street Journal Panel Discussion,
Houston, TX
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Speaker,
Global Race for CleanTech: Fact vs. Fiction,
Warburg Pincus Fourteenth Annual Energy Day Conference,
Houston, TX
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Speaker,
The Future Energy Challenge: The Argument for Energy Diversification,
ADIPEC CEO Summit,
Abu Dhabi
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Speaker,
Igniting a New Era of Collaboration,
Texas China Business Summit,
Houston, TX
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Speaker,
The Future of Energy,
Border Energy Forum,
Chihuahua, Mexico
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Speaker,
Dynamics of Foreign Direct Investment and attracing companies and research institutions,
2010 City Leader Program,
Guanghua Leadership Institute in Collaboration with Cisco, Boston, MA
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Speaker,
Climate Change and Clean Technology Business,
The Seoul Forum,
Seoul, South Korea
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Speaker,
Technology and Finance for the Smart Grid,
Clean Technology 2010 Conference,
Anaheim, CA
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Speaker,
What the Latest Trends and Developments out of Washington Portend for Bioenergy Companies,
Lugar Center Renewable Energy Forum,
Indianapolis, IN
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Speaker,
Crossing the Cleantech Divide,
Silicon Valley Bank Cleantech Leadership Summit,
Santa Clara, CA
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Speaker,
Opportunities for Incumbent Players in the World's Energy Transformation,
Ireland Third National Summit on Renewable Energy,
Dublin, Ireland
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Speaker,
SVB Roundtable for Energy Storage Entrepreneurs,
SVB Accelerator,
Palo Alto, CA
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Speaker,
Special Considerations in Texas/Israel Cleantech Investments,
Texas-Israel Cleanovation Conference,
Austin, TX
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Speaker,
The Future of Energy Policy,
Washington Public Utility District Association Annual Meeting,
Washington, DC
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Speaker,
The Next Frontier: Opportunities for Oil & Gas Producers in Alternative Energy Projects,
Alter Energy Conference,
Dubai