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Sophie Anne Akins

Sophie Anne Akins

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Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
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  • 34% Energy / Utilities
    10 years
  • 33% State, Local And Municipal Law
  • 33% Government Contracts
    10 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Hourly ($375-$450/hour)

Contact Information

Languages Spoken
  • French

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Sophie A. Akins is a Partner at Best Best Krieger, LLP specializing primarily on solar and renewable energy projects, Power Purchase Agreements, proceedings... more

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Posted by: a Government Contracts client, almost 3 years ago.

Client Review: RCWD used Sophie to prepare and negotiate a power purchase agreement for a 1-MW solar power facility. Sophie was very knowledgeable and provided... more
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Résumé

 

License

10 years since Sophie Anne Akins was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 2001 02/06/2012
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Work Experience
Position Duration
Attorney at Best Best & Krieger 2001–present

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of California, Hastings College of the Law Law JD - Juris Doctor
University of California - San Diego Urban Studies and Planning BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Top 25 Cleantech Attorney in California Daily Journal 2011
Rising Star - Top 10 Energy Attorneys Under 40 to Watch Law360 2010
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member American Solar Energy Society 2008-present
Sustainability Committee Member California Redevelopment Agency 2008-present
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Portfolio

Publications
Article Publication Date
Experts gather at USD for third climate and energy law symposium San Diego Daily Transcript 2011
Yee proposes bidding requirement for solar projects Contra Costa Times 2011
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Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Advancing a Clean Energy Future Annual Climate & Energy Law Symposium 2011
High Performance Green Building Retrofits: Realities of Planning, Execution, Results and Financing UCLA Green Symposium 2010
See all 17 speaking engagements