Introduction
Christy is a senior associate in Fredrikson & Byron’s Corporate and Energy Practice Groups. Christy’s practice focuses on regulatory, renewable energy and wind development matters. She advises developers on the acquisition, development, financing, and permitting of wind and biomass projects. She also advises clients on regulatory matters involving the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission.
Prior to joining the firm, Christy worked in the Energy Division at the Minnesota Department of Commerce as Special Assistant to the Deputy Commissioner. In this role, Christy oversaw regulation of the energy Conservation Improvement Program (CIP), and Minnesota’s demand side management (DSM) program.
Christy was instrumental in drafting and negotiating portions of the Next Generation Energy Act of 2007, a bill signed by Governor Tim Pawlenty in May 2007. Christy also participated in strategic planning at the Department and advised the Deputy Commissioner on matters involving energy efficiency, renewable energy, and other regulatory matters.
Education
- William Mitchell College of Law, J.D., 2007, magna cum laude
- Southwest Minnesota State University, B.A., Political Science and Public Administration, 2002, summa cum laude
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota, 2007
Practice Areas
Selected Publications & Presentations
- Presenter, “Siting Renewable Energy,” Third Annual Conference on New Developments in Renewable Energy in the Midwest States, August 25-26, 2011
- Presenter, “New Developments in Renewable Energy,” Law Seminar International’s Second Annual Conference, August 19-20, 2010
- “Current Permitting and Environmental Challenges,” Fredrikson & Byron’s Midwest Wind Development Conference, February 22, 2010
- Presenter, Representing Landowners in Wind Energy Projects Conference, November 9, 2009
- “Changing State and Regional Energy Policy Drivers,” Law Seminars International's Renewable Energy in the
- “Conference Attendees Examine North Dakota’s Wind Energy Potential,” FredNEWS: Energy, May 2009
- “Transmission/Interconnection,” Fredrikson & Byron’s North Dakota Wind Conference, February 23, 2009
- “Important Energy Legislation Adopted in Minnesota in 2008,” FredNEWS: Energy, July 2008
- “Federal and State Regulations and Incentives,” Fredrikson & Byron’s Midwest Community-Wind Conference, January 31, 2008
- “IRS Safe Harbor Provisions for Flip Projects,” co-authored with Dan Yarano, FredNEWS: Energy, January 2008
- “Money Raising Fundamentals for Renewable Energy Deals” and “Renewable Energy Opportunities for Minnesota,” Economic Development Association of Minnesota’s 2008 Winter Conference, January 18, 2008
- “Legal Considerations Affecting Wind Projects,” Advanced Wind Energy Workshop, The West Central Research and Outreach Center at the University of Minnesota - Morris, November 16, 2007
- “The Minnesota Flip Business Model,” co-authored with Dan Yarano, Windustry’s Community Wind Toolbox, August 2006
Honors & Distinctions
- 2008 Up and Coming Attorney, selected by Minnesota Lawyer
- Inspiring Efficiency Leadership Award, Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, 2008