Elise N. Zoli

Elise Zoli chairs Goodwin Procter's Energy Practice, is a leader in its Cleantech and Climate Change initiatives, and focuses on clean energy, water, technology and agriculture (“Cleantech”) considerations.

With a keen sense of Cleantech markets and opportunities, Ms. Zoli specializes in developing the strategic direction and financing, including hedge fund, private equity, venture capital, governmental and alternative funding, for Cleantech companies. Working on behalf of the Cleantech sector primarily from the firm’s Boston and Silicon Valley offices, Ms. Zoli has extensive experience in innovative nuclear, clean water, water consumption and water treatment, solar, “smart” grid, energy storage (e.g., uranium oxide fuel cells), biofuels, advanced industrial processes, agriculture and carbon conversion, as well as environmental attribute (RPS, REC, carbon) markets. In addition, Ms. Zoli has broad experience in all aspects of the finance and development of energy and infrastructure projects, particularly electric-generating, water treatment and energy storage facilities.

In conjunction with her transactional work, Ms. Zoli also has pioneered the use of insurance coverage. Her work includes implementation of the nationally recognized Commonwealth-subsidized environmental-insurance program developed in conjunction with the Massachusetts Brownfields legislation.

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Areas of Practice 1) Energy, 2) Environmental, 3) Clean Tech, 4) Carbon Markets & Climate Change, 5) Private Equity and 6) Real Estate Development & Permitting
Law School University of Pennsylvania Law School, Penn Law (J.D., 1990)
Education Duke University (B.A., magna cum laude, 1987)
Bar Member / Association New York,Massachusetts
Most recent firm Goodwin Procter LLP
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