
For over two decades, Paul has advised venture capital and private equity investors, along with their portfolio companies, across all industries as they seek to scale their businesses.
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 biofuels, 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, Paul served as a partner in an international law firm, where he founded that firm's energy technology practice in 2008.
A certified public accountant with licenses under FINRA, Paul has published numerous articles and frequently appears on the media circuit discussing energy, politics, business, private equity, and other matters relevant to international trade.
viewpoints
MIT: Energy Ventures 10 Year Anniversary Top 10 Moments – Moment #10
December 8, 2016 | Blog | By Paul Dickerson
Paul Dickerson and Tom Burton Emphasize the Importance of Energy Diversity Amidst a Changing Global Energy Landscape
March 29, 2016 | Blog | By Paul Dickerson, Thomas Burton
Political and Economic Conditions Shaping America’s Energy Future
November 16, 2015 | Blog | By Paul Dickerson
Energy Alternatives Hold Their Own – What Does This Mean For You?
April 28, 2015 | Blog | By Paul Dickerson, Thomas Burton
2014 U.S. Department of Energy National Clean Energy Business Plan Competition
June 18, 2014 | Blog | By Thomas Burton, Sahir Surmeli, Paul Dickerson, David Leiter
Clean-Tech Law Alert Highlights
May 13, 2014 | Blog | By Paul Dickerson
Start-Up Accelerators: What You Need to Know
May 6, 2014 | Article | By Paul Dickerson
Clean Edge 2014 Clean Energy Trends Report: Key Trends Emerging from 2013
April 8, 2014 | Blog | By Thomas Burton, Sahir Surmeli, Paul Dickerson
60 Minutes’ “The Cleantech Crash”: CBS News Program’s Criticism of the Clean Energy Industry and the Reaction of Clean Energy Advocates
January 9, 2014 | Blog | By Paul Dickerson
News & Press
Mintz’s Commitment to Energy Transition Underscored by Roles on $4.6 Billion in Deals
March 22, 2023
Energy Industry Leaders Join ElectraTherm as Strategic Advisors
January 28, 2014
Events & Speaking
Mintz's Second Annual Energy Transition Summit
Catalyzing the Energy Transition Through Investment, Innovation, and Adoption
40th Floor Conference Center, Mintz

Impact Investment Strategies for Family Offices in a Post-COVID–19 World
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