Ben Grayson
About Ben Grayson
Ben Grayson serves as Senior Counsel at BayWa r.e. Americas, a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive experience in legal roles within the energy sector, including previous positions at Convergent Energy + Power and Norton Rose Fulbright.
Work at BayWa
Ben Grayson has been serving as Senior Counsel at BayWa r.e. Americas since 2023. In this role, he provides legal guidance and support on various matters related to renewable energy projects and initiatives. His responsibilities include advising on compliance, contracts, and regulatory issues within the renewable energy sector.
Previous Experience in Energy Law
Before joining BayWa, Ben Grayson worked at Convergent Energy + Power as Counsel from 2022 to 2023. His role involved providing legal advice in the energy sector, focusing on regulatory compliance and contract negotiations. Prior to that, he spent five years at Norton Rose Fulbright as a Renewable Energy & Infrastructure Attorney, where he handled legal matters related to energy projects in the Greater New York City Area.
Education and Expertise
Ben Grayson holds a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from Duke University School of Law, which he obtained from 2014 to 2017. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan, where he studied from 2010 to 2014. His educational background provides a strong foundation in legal principles, particularly in energy and environmental law.
Legal Internships and Externships
Throughout his career, Ben Grayson has gained valuable experience through various internships and externships. He served as a Legal Extern at the International Finance Corporation for two months in 2016, focusing on legal issues in international finance. Additionally, he interned at the San Francisco City Attorney's Office in 2015, where he worked on energy and telecommunications legal matters.
Research and Early Career
Ben Grayson began his professional journey as an Economic Research Assistant at the University of Michigan from 2012 to 2013. He also completed a Summer Associate position at Chadbourne & Parke LLP in 2016 and interned at the Natural Resources Defense Council in 2014. These roles contributed to his understanding of economic and environmental issues in the legal context.