Associate
Washington, D.C.
Austin is a member of the Energy & Infrastructure group.
His practice focuses on project development and finance, offtake agreements, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate matters. Austin represents sponsors, developers, lenders and investors in connection with equity investments, refinancing transactions, joint ventures and other corporate matters, primarily in the renewable energy sector.
Austin also has experience working on agreements concerning the construction of renewable energy projects, including photovoltaic module supply agreements, turbine supply and service agreements, engineering procurement and construction (EPC) agreements, battery energy storage system (BESS) supply agreements, and subcontracts of various scopes.
Prior to joining Orrick, Austin worked as a research assistant for the Assistant Dean for Energy Law at the George Washington University Law School, a law clerk for the Department of Justice, a financial analyst for large U.S. government acquisitions, and as a project manager for a California-based fintech startup.
Austin's pro bono and volunteer work focuses on environmental justice and equity.
Offtake Agreements
Project Development and Financing
Mergers & Acquisitions