Sarah Ridel
About Sarah Ridel
Sarah Ridel serves as Senior Counsel at BayWa r.e. Americas in New York, NY, a position she has held since 2022. She has a diverse background in law, having previously worked at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and served as a Community Education Volunteer with the Peace Corps in Tonga.
Work at BayWa
Sarah Ridel has been serving as Senior Counsel at BayWa r.e. Americas since 2022. In this role, she is based in New York, NY, and focuses on legal matters related to renewable energy and infrastructure projects. Her experience in the energy sector contributes to the company's initiatives in sustainable development and energy efficiency.
Previous Experience at Skadden
Prior to her current position, Sarah Ridel worked at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates for seven years, from 2015 to 2022. She held the position of Energy & Infrastructure Projects Associate in Washington, D.C., where she specialized in legal aspects of energy projects, contributing to significant infrastructure developments.
Volunteer Experience with Peace Corps
Sarah Ridel served as a Community Education Volunteer with the Peace Corps from 2009 to 2011 in Tonga. During her two-year tenure, she engaged in community development and education initiatives, enhancing her skills in cross-cultural communication and project management.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Ridel earned her Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Harvard Law School, completing her studies from 2012 to 2015. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Plan II Honors from The University of Texas at Austin, where she studied from 2005 to 2008. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal expertise in energy and infrastructure.
Internship and Research Experience
In addition to her professional roles, Sarah Ridel gained valuable experience as a Legal Intern at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) in 2013 for two months in London. She also worked as a Research Assistant to Mounira M. Charrad at the University of Texas at Austin from 2008 to 2009, supporting academic research and analysis.