Akinola Afolarin
New York,NY
Summary
An astute advocate with over a decade of experience in legal practice. A subject matter expert on in energy law, climate change law and general international environmental law. My years of experience bring a unique combination of legal and sustainability expertise to clients in legal matters. I communicate clearly and effectively with clients, opposing counsel, jurors and judges. I am adept at developing lasting professional relationships.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Energy & Climate Attorney
Pace Energy and Climate Center
08.2022 - Current
- Currently providing up-to-date legal and regulatory advice on relevant environmental law and permitting regimes connected to Clean Energy and energy efficiency in New York State
- Led a high-performing team tasked with the development and execution of climate change mitigation roadmap pursuant to the UNFCCC, the Kyoto Protocol, and the Paris Agreement of 2015
- Currently assisting the City of Mount Vernon, New York to analyze and develop climate and clean energy policies that will provide safe environment, fresh water resources and alternative energy sources for the city
- Regularly engaging in land management, private sector engagement, finance, energy, biodiversity conservation, and deforestation issues
- Served as an integral member of the team that developed the Geothermal Business and Regulatory Models for the New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA)
- Regularly engage with broad and diverse corporate and governmental bodies for coalition of environmental groups toward the adoption of a long-term solar policy for the New York State.
ESG Projects Specialist/Manager
ServiceNow
10.2022 - 04.2023
Education
Master of Science - Sustainability Management
Columbia University in The City of New York
New York, NY12.2024
Master of Science - Sustainable Finance
Columbia University in The City of New York
New York, NY12.2024
Masters of Law - Environmental Law
Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Pace University
New York, NY05.2022
Barrister At Law - Law
Nigerian Law School
Nigeria08.2011
Bachelor of Laws - Law
Olabisi Onabanjo University
Nigeria08.2010
Skills
- Corporate and Business Legal Issues
- Legal analysis
- Attention to detail
- Corporate Law
- Court Preparation
- Environmental Laws and Litigation
- Securities Law
- Litigation Management
- Legal Research
- Legal Compliance
- Legal Advisory
- Environmental law
- Legal drafting
Notable Career Achievements
Drafted Pleadings, Briefs, Motions, and Terms of Settlement as well as represented clients, including the Senate President of Nigeria and Ex governors etc in diverse litigations, up to the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
Timeline
ESG Projects Specialist/Manager
ServiceNow
10.2022 - 04.2023
Energy & Climate Attorney
Pace Energy and Climate Center
08.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Sustainability Management
Columbia University in The City of New York
Master of Science - Sustainable Finance
Columbia University in The City of New York
Masters of Law - Environmental Law
Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Pace University
Barrister At Law - Law
Nigerian Law School
Bachelor of Laws - Law
Olabisi Onabanjo University
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