Sheridan Pauker

Sheridan Pauker is a prominent attorney and Partner at Keyes & Fox LLP, specializing in energy law, particularly in the areas of renewable energy, energy storage, microgrids, and energy efficiency regulation. Her extensive experience spans over 20 years in energy and climate policy, environmental law, and regulatory advocacy.

Education and Early Career

• J.D. from Berkeley Law School (Boalt Hall), University of California, Berkeley, 2004, where she graduated Order of the Coif and served as Articles Editor for Ecology Law Quarterly.
• A.B. in Environmental Science and Public Policy from Harvard College, graduating Magna Cum Laude in 1996.

Before joining Keyes & Fox in 2017, Pauker worked for a decade in the Energy & Infrastructure Finance Group at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. She also served as an environmental fellow at Shute, Mihaly and Weinberger and clerked for Judge Richard A. Paez of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Additionally, she has experience as a financial advisor focused on sustainable investments and worked as an aide to U.S. Representative Henry A. Waxman.

Professional Focus

At Keyes & Fox LLP, Pauker's practice involves:

• Representing clients before the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and other regulatory bodies.
• Drafting and analyzing clean energy legislation.
• Negotiating various clean energy transactions including power purchase agreements (PPAs) and community solar arrangements.
• Advising clients on compliance with evolving energy regulations and incentives.

Pauker has been actively involved with Vote Solar since 2008, advocating for policies that support solar energy development and financing mechanisms like Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs. She has held leadership roles in various organizations focused on corporate accountability and environmental sustainability.

Community Involvement

Pauker serves on the Board of Directors for Vote Solar and has previously been the President of the Board for As You Sow. She is recognized for her commitment to pro bono legal services and has received accolades for her contributions to environmental law.

Contact Information

• Phone: (510) 314-8202
• Email: spauker@keyesfox.com
• Office Address: Keyes & Fox LLP, 580 California St., 12th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104

Sheridan Pauker's work exemplifies a commitment to advancing renewable energy initiatives while navigating complex regulatory landscapes to support sustainable practices in California and beyond.