Russell Kurtz

• Served as in-house counsel for start up Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT) and hybrid renewable energy manufacturer. • Negotiated terms and conditions for products sales, warranties, trademark licenses, commercial leases, royalty agreements, reseller agreements, consulting agreements, and various other company wide contracts. • Responded to consumer complaints, resolved pre-litigation disputes, and addressed investor relations matters.

• Provided legal guidance to Project Development, Engineering, Purchasing, Marketing, and Human Resources for a global wind turbine developer and manufacturer. • Drafted, negotiated, and finalized Power Purchase Agreements, Turbine Sales Agreements, Interconnection Agreements, Warranty Agreements, Framework Agreements, Design Build Agreements and Nondisclosure Agreements. • Analyzed and revised site leases, factory leases, equipment leases, state incentive funding programs, and various company templates.

• Provided legal advice and strategy to support operations of a leading wind turbine manufacturer. • Drafted and negotiated multi-million dollar purchase agreements, sales agreements, global transportation agreements, software licenses, nondisclosure agreements, lien waivers, amendments, and all other contracts as needed. • Liaised with outside counsel, conducted legal research, and advised on legal issues related to patents, regulatory compliance, warranties, and indemnity.

Major in Asian Studies. Minor in Political Science.