He covers a wide breadth of high-profile issues for clients, serving as both a subject matter expert and boots-on-the-ground lobbyist. He has been involved in numerous noteworthy policy fights, sponsoring priority legislation for clients as well as working to prevent problematic proposals. His experience spans utility and renewable energy issues, critical minerals development, technology and privacy policies, business and litigation issues, and CEQA.

Her experience spans energy, circularity, business continuity, transportation, and infrastructure. Before Seaside Advocacy, she worked at California Advisors, representing clients in business, technology, energy, and local government. She also represented Gap Inc. across several states, securing policy wins on textile recycling, organized retail crime, and workforce issues. McKinley spent several years in the state Senate, working on policy related to local government, infrastructure, energy, transportation, housing, and education.

He supports clients in development, regulatory compliance, and environmental litigation. His work spans administrative and environmental law, with deep experience in renewable energy and infrastructure permitting.

He focuses on permitting strategies for complex, multi-jurisdictional energy generation and storage projects. He has extensive experience with renewable and conventional powerplants, energy storage technologies, and the intersection of energy markets, regulation, law, and policy.

His practice centers on NEPA, CEQA, the Endangered Species Act, and related environmental laws. He helps project proponents develop strategies and disclosure documents that withstand and deter legal challenges, and has litigated environmental and commercial disputes in state and federal courts.

She has been named among California’s Top 100 Lawyers and Top 50 Women Lawyers, and recognized for her renewable energy permitting expertise. Annie is a frequent speaker and presenter on renewable energy issues.

His expertise includes energy-efficient building systems, thermal management, battery energy storage system (BESS) integration, codes and standards, and BESS fire safety systems. His sustainability-focused work is driven by a lifelong commitment to environmental stewardship.

He provides strategic CEQA guidance, conducts peer reviews, and delivers specialized CEQA training for agencies and professional organizations. His projects span renewable energy, urban infill, parks, schools, and capital improvements.

Her background includes transportation, development, and restoration projects. Since joining the County in 2024, she has worked on multiple BESS projects and continues expanding her expertise in environmental review for energy storage facilities.

Her experience spans NEPA, CEQA, and related federal and state processes, including endangered species consultations, eagle take permits, and USACE permits. She has served on advisory committees and holds leadership roles in professional organizations.

She has extensive expertise in environmental policy as well as state and federal endangered species permitting strategies across the United States. With over two decades of experience in environmental permitting, policy development, and construction environmental compliance, Ms. Carroll is widely regarded within the industry. She has significantly shaped the permitting landscape with her comprehensive knowledge of renewable energy project development and construction. Her longstanding membership in national trade associations such as ACP, SEIA, LSA, REWI, and others has contributed significantly to the advancement of utility-scale renewable energy initiatives across the U.S.

He formerly served as VP of Permitting for Avantus, managing a 50 GW pipeline and helping establish the Onyx Ranch Conservation Project in Kern County, CA. He works closely with federal and state agencies on conservation initiatives tied to renewable energy development.

She has led diligence and permitting activities on nearly 5 GW of renewable projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Her experience includes projects on private, state, and federal lands nationwide.

Since joining EDF Renewables in 2018, he has advanced over 2 GW of projects to construction. His 20+ year career includes senior planning roles for San Diego County, management at ICF, and leadership in renewable energy wildlife research initiatives.