Ellen Campbell
About Ellen Campbell
Ellen Campbell serves as Senior Counsel at BayWa r.e. Americas, providing legal advice on financing climate tech projects. She has a diverse background in law and policy, with previous roles at notable firms and organizations, including Vinson & Elkins and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP.
Work at BayWa
Ellen Campbell currently holds the position of Senior Counsel at BayWa r.e. Americas, having joined the company in 2023. In this role, she provides legal advice on financing climate tech projects. Her work is conducted in a hybrid capacity from Irvine, California.
Education and Expertise
Ellen Campbell earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, graduating Cum Laude from New York University School of Law from 2014 to 2017. She also holds a Master's degree in Economics from Peking University, where she studied from 2010 to 2013. Her undergraduate education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Spanish Literature from Wellesley College, completed from 2003 to 2007.
Background
Ellen Campbell has a diverse professional background, having worked in various legal and consulting roles. She began her career as an Analyst at NERA Economic Consulting from 2007 to 2010, focusing on energy and securities practices. She has also held positions at notable law firms, including Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP and Vinson & Elkins, where she specialized in energy transactions and projects.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current role, Ellen Campbell worked at Vinson & Elkins as an Associate in Energy Transactions and Projects from 2021 to 2023. She also served as Assistant Counsel at the National Domestic Workers Alliance in 2021 and held various roles with the Democratic Party of Wisconsin during the 2020 election cycle. Her experience includes internships and summer associate positions at several prestigious organizations.
Bar Admissions
Ellen Campbell is barred to practice law in both New York and California. This allows her to provide legal services in multiple jurisdictions, enhancing her capability to work on a variety of legal matters in the energy and climate technology sectors.