Peggy Fitzgerald
About Peggy Fitzgerald
Peggy Fitzgerald is the Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, and Secretary at Sunnova Energy, with extensive experience in legal and business counsel across various energy companies in Houston, Texas.
Current Role at Sunnova Energy
Peggy Fitzgerald currently serves as the Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, and Secretary at Sunnova Energy. Since 2018, she has been providing legal advice and business counsel on complex issues such as mergers and acquisitions, finance, and employee benefit issues. Peggy also handles compliance work related to the 1934 Act, including 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings with the SEC. Additionally, she supports the company’s treasury and tax functions by managing intercompany transactions, loan arrangements, and subsidiary restructurings.
Past Experience at Paragon Offshore Limited
Peggy Fitzgerald worked at Paragon Offshore Limited as the Associate General Counsel from 2017 to 2018. During her tenure, she focused on providing legal advice and managing compliance and regulatory matters. Though her time at Paragon was brief, lasting only six months, she managed to deliver significant contributions in the role, aligning with the company's legal and business objectives.
Role at Atwood Oceanics
From 2015 to 2017, Peggy Fitzgerald was the Associate General Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary at Atwood Oceanics. In this role, she was responsible for preparing board materials and advising directors on compliance and regulatory issues during board and committee meetings. Peggy also played a key role in developing and revising policies and procedures for compliance and regulatory issues, ensuring that Atwood Oceanics adhered to industry standards.
Legal Career at Helix Energy Solutions Group
Between 2010 and 2013, Peggy served as Corporate Counsel and Assistant Secretary at Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc. Her responsibilities included managing employment and other litigation, including handling EEOC claims. She also prepared press releases, earnings releases, and conference call scripts for communication with investors and employees. Her three years at Helix were marked by significant contributions to the company’s litigation management and communication strategies.
Education Background
Peggy Fitzgerald holds a JD from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law and a BA in English Literature from Florida State University. Her legal education and background in English Literature have provided a strong foundation for her extensive career in general counsel roles across various organizations. Her academic achievements have significantly contributed to her expertise in legal and regulatory compliance.