Robert H. Hoaglund II

Experience

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  Bingham McCutchen LLP (k/n/a Morgan, Lewis and Bockius LLP)

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1994

  Associate

  An international law firm that offered a broad range of market-leading practices focused on technology, financial services, and energy firms with approximately 2,200 lawyers in multiple locations in the United States, Europe, and Asia.Drafted, prepared, and negotiated various financing documents and corporate documents, including credit agreements, promissory notes, security agreements, stock pledge agreements, and guarantees. Conducted various corporate due diligence projects. Coordinated, organized, and was responsible for closing various financing and corporate transactions. Show less

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  McDermott Will & Emery

  Jan 1994 - Jan 2000

  Partner/Associate

  An international law firm with a diversified business practice and over 1,200 lawyers in multiple locations in the United States, Europe, and Asia.Partner 1998-2000Associate 1994-1998Advised and assisted clients in various corporate and real estate transactions, including commercial leases, co-location agreements, purchase and sale agreements, telecommunications agreements, asset purchase agreements, stockholders agreements, and development agreements. Represented both banks and borrowers in financing transactions and prepared, negotiated, and finalized related documentation. Show less

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  NEES Communications, Inc.

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

  President/Vice President

  A wholly owned subsidiary of National Grid that was a leading provider of dark fiber optic strands in New England at the time. The company's fiber optic network was comprised of over 500 route miles. President 2002-2003Vice President 2000-2002Held senior leadership roles in this telecommunications infrastructure company and was recruited to be the company’s only Vice President. Responsible for day-to-day operations, strategic decisions, contractual and real estate arrangements, management of legal proceedings, and asset acquisitions. Promoted to President after a year and a half by senior leadership of parent company.Key Accomplishments:• Negotiated, directed, and enforced all corporate non-disclosure agreements, customer contracts, real estate agreements, and procurement documents for the company which significantly contributed to the achievement of the operational goals of the company.• Instrumental in the stabilization and management of key customer accounts during downturn in the telecommunications industry by renegotiating customer contracts, leading and directing company’s interests in customer bankruptcy proceedings, and minimizing revenue losses associated with customer defaults. Show less

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  Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2011

  Acting General Counsel/Board of Directors/Assistant General Counsel

  A wholly owned subsidiary of National Grid that provides electric distribution service to approximately 1.5 million customers and natural gas service to over 565,000 customers in upstate New York. Acting General Counsel 2007Assistant General Counsel 2003-2007Board of Directors 2008-2011Recruited by senior leadership of National Grid to be the Assistant General Counsel at Niagara Mohawk. Member of senior management team responsible for broad range of legal areas, including regulatory proceedings and associated filings, customer issues, contract matters, regulatory strategy, corporate governance, and real estate. Promoted to Acting General Counsel during transition period associated with a corporate reorganization.Key Accomplishments:• Member of internal legal team that obtained key regulatory approval from the New York State Public Service Commission for the $11.8B acquisition of KeySpan Corporation by National Grid plc, creating the second largest utility company in the U.S. at the time.• Secured new labor contract for over 3,000 union employees and avoided a strike by serving as a member of the management team that was responsible for negotiating, drafting, and finalizing the new collective bargaining agreement. Show less

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  National Grid

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2011

  Senior Corporate Counsel/Assistant General Counsel

  An international electricity and natural gas company with revenues of approximately $20B and one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world. Based in the UK and in the Northeast United States, its core business is the delivery of electricity and natural gas to millions of customers. Senior Corporate Counsel 2010- 2011Assistant General Counsel 2007-2010Member of National Grid U.S. Legal Department handling a wide range of corporate transactions, commercial contracts, business development, and regulatory work.Key Accomplishments:• Oversaw and supported regulatory proceeding for the smart grid pilot program initiative in Massachusetts pursuant to the Green Communities Act.• Coordinated and managed U.S. regulatory disclosures for certain National Grid companies’ financial statements, including the Annual Report, assuring complete and accurate disclosures.• Supported National Grid’s pole attachment and street lighting groups on a variety of legal matters addressing client needs and objectives in a timely manner. Show less

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  Duquesne Light Company

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

  Assistant General Counsel

  An electric distribution and transmission company serving over a half a million customers in Southwestern Pennsylvania, including the City of Pittsburgh and the surrounding suburbs.Assistant General Counsel 2012 - 2015 / Interim Director July 2014 - March 2015Key Accomplishments:• Member of in-house legal team reporting directly to the General Counsel and responsible for all state regulatory matters at the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission on behalf of the company. • Managed all legal aspects of the company's base rate case proceeding before the Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission which resulted in, among other things, the approval of a rate case settlement that increased the company's distribution rates by $48.3 million.• Oversaw the company's various Act 129 obligations and filings regarding smart meters, energy efficiency and default supply service, as well as the internal group at the company that managed and addressed all customer complaints that were filed with the regulator. Show less

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  EverPower Wind Holdings, Inc

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2016

  Part-Time Legal Counsel

  A developer, owner, and operator of utility scale wind projects in the United States.Responsible for legal matters as well as the management of outside legal counsel during short term assignment. Provided legal guidance, counsel and support to the business on various legal issues. Supported various aspects of the company’s development projects. Analyzed, negotiated, and managed various aspects of the company’s commercial contracts, including confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, as well as various types of real estate documents. Show less

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  Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources

  Oct 2017 - now

  General Counsel

  The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) develops and implements policies and programs aimed at ensuring the adequacy, security, diversity, and cost-effectiveness of the Commonwealth's energy supply to create a clean, affordable and resilient energy future.Key Accomplishments:- Role and Responsibilities. In this role, I report directly to the Commissioner, as the agency's chief legal officer, responsible for and manage all legal work and six attorneys at DOER, and handle all administrative matters for the legal division. - Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) Program. This program is a long-term sustainable solar incentive program to encourage the development of solar PV technology in Massachusetts that was developed by DOER. Oversee legal services regarding the implementation and management of the program.- Massachusetts offshore wind energy generation procurements. Working with the electric distribution companies, manage overall legal work for DOER regarding the selection and approval of offshore wind long-term power purchase agreements.-Bay State Gas Transaction. Negotiated terms and conditions of a settlement agreement among various parties in connection with the Massachusetts regulatory approval of the $1.1 billion acquisition of Bay State Gas/Columbia Gas of Massachusetts by Eversource Energy.-MA Clean Energy Legislation and the Federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Provide legal support on the implementation of various clean energy initiatives and funding opportunities under the IIJA. Show less