Shirley Chin
About Shirley Chin
Shirley Chin is the Vice President of Tax at Sunrun, where she has worked since 2015. She has a background in law and public administration, with previous experience at Adler & Colvin and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP.
Work at Sunrun
Shirley Chin has served as Vice President of Tax at Sunrun since 2015. In this role, she leads cross-functional teams to navigate complex legal, tax, and policy issues within the solar energy industry. Her responsibilities include directing Sunrun's tax litigation and controversy efforts and providing strategic guidance on tax equity financing transactions. Chin plays a critical role in aligning the company's objectives with state and federal tax policy, ensuring that Sunrun remains compliant while pursuing its business goals.
Previous Experience
Before joining Sunrun, Shirley Chin worked as an attorney at Adler & Colvin from 2004 to 2006. She also held the position of corporate associate at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York from 1998 to 2001. These roles provided her with extensive experience in legal and corporate matters, contributing to her expertise in tax law and policy.
Education and Expertise
Shirley Chin holds a Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law, which she earned from 1994 to 1997. She also obtained a Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) from Harvard University Kennedy School of Government, studying there from 1995 to 1998. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from the University of California, Los Angeles, from 1988 to 1993. Her educational background supports her expertise in tax equity financing transactions and her ability to bridge technical tax requirements with product constructs.