Christie Kneteman
About Christie Kneteman
EVP & General Counsel at Aypa Power
Christie Kneteman serves as the Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Aypa Power. In this role, she leads all legal, regulatory, and human resource matters. Her leadership in the legal department strengthens the company’s approach to managing complex projects and navigating regulatory environments, ensuring robust compliance and strategic risk management. Kneteman's work has directly impacted the company's operations, especially in the energy sector.
Experience in Energy and Infrastructure Development
Christie Kneteman has over a decade of experience in large-scale energy and infrastructure development across North America. Her expertise spans various facets of the industry including risk management and structuring critical partnerships. Her notable achievements include structuring the groundbreaking Honeywell energy storage partnership. This project was a 2019 Deal of the Year finalist for the S&P Global Platts Global Energy Awards, showcasing her ability to execute high-impact deals in the energy sector.
Legal Career and Private Practice at Torys LLP
Before joining Aypa Power, Christie Kneteman maintained a private practice at the law firm Torys LLP. There, she focused on utility-scale renewable energy and transmission projects, P3 infrastructure, and Indigenous partnerships. Her work included advising on complex legal matters associated with large-scale development projects, providing legal counsel that facilitated the advancement of renewable energy initiatives and infrastructure improvements.
Education and Bar Admissions
Christie Kneteman holds a Juris Doctor (Hons.) from the University of Toronto. She is called to the bars of New York, Ontario, and the Northwest Territories. Her educational background and bar admissions reflect a solid legal foundation and the ability to practice law across multiple jurisdictions, which underscores her versatility and capability in handling diverse legal challenges.
Contributions to Climate Change Negotiations and Education
Christie Kneteman has represented the Canadian Bar Association at the COP15 and COP16 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change negotiations. She is a former Executive Committee member of the Climate Change Lawyers Network, contributing her legal expertise to global discussions on climate policy. Additionally, Kneteman serves as Past Chair of the Board of Teach For Canada, a non-profit organization that collaborates with First Nations to enhance educational equality, demonstrating her commitment to social impact and education.