- Member, American Bar Association, Tax Section
- Member, Oregon State Bar Association, Tax Section
Education
- Stanford University, J.D., 2002, Order of the Coif
- Harvard University, A.M., 1998
- Amherst College, A.B., summa cum laude, 1995, Phi Beta Kappa
Bar Admissions
- Oregon
- California
Court Admissions
- U.S. Tax Court
- Moderator, “Deal Evolution Driven by the Tax Credit Transfer Market,” Infocast Projects + Money, January 28, 2025.
- Speaker, “Troutman Pepper’s Guide to Tax Credit Transferability,” Troutman Pepper Webinar, July 18, 2023.
- Speaker, “Value Creation in the Transferable Tax Market,” Energy Law Insights, May 8, 2023.
- Speaker, “The Federal Policy and Legislative Landscape and the Path Forward,” Infocast’s Projects & Money Conference, January 25, 2023.
- “Episode 19: Adam Kobos | Troutman Pepper,” New Project Media Interconnections Podcast, November 18, 2021.
- Speaker, “The Crystal Ball – Possible Business Tax Law Changes for the Energy Industry,” Troutman Pepper Webinar, February 11, 2021.
- Co-author, “IRS Issues Beginning of Construction Guidance in Response to July Executive Order,” Troutman Pepper Locke, August 18, 2025.
- Co-author, “Navigating the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: A Practical Guide,” Troutman Pepper Locke, July 8, 2025.
- Co-author, “Treasury and IRS Release Updated Guidance on Energy Communities,” Troutman Pepper Locke, June 26, 2025.
- Co-author, “Tax Credit Implications of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” Troutman Pepper Locke, June 10, 2025.
- Co-author, “Clean Energy Tax Credits Explained: The Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit,” Thomson Reuters, January 29, 2025.
- Co-author, “Treasury and IRS Issue Updated Domestic Content Guidance Under IRA and First Updated Elective Safe Harbor,” Troutman Pepper Locke, January 28, 2025.
- Co-author, “Treasury and IRS Issue Final Regulations on Clean Electricity Production and Investment Tax Credits,” Troutman Pepper Locke, January 23, 2025.
- Co-author, “IRS Issues Final Regulations on Clean Hydrogen Tax Credits,” Troutman Pepper Locke, January 15, 2025.
- Co-author, “IRS Issues Final Regulations on Energy Property and Rules Applicable to Energy Credit Under Section 48,” Troutman Pepper, December 11, 2024.
- Co-author, “IRS Issues Final Regulations on Section 45X Credits for Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit,” Troutman Pepper, October 31, 2024.
- Co-author, “IRS Issues Final Regulations on Prevailing Wages and Registered Apprenticeship Requirements,” Troutman Pepper, August 1, 2024.
- Co-author, “‘Energy Communities’ Update May Clarify Tax Credit Eligibility,” Law360, June 17, 2024.
- Co-author, “Treasury and IRS Release Updated Guidance on Energy Communities,” Troutman Pepper, June 10, 2024.
- Co-author, “Treasury and IRS Issue Additional Domestic Content Guidance Under IRA and New Elective Safe Harbor,” Troutman Pepper, May 22, 2024.
- Co-author, “IRS Issues Final Regulations on Tax Credit Transfers,” Troutman Pepper, May 1, 2024.
- Co-author, “Energy Community Tax Credit Boost Will Benefit Wind Sector,” Law360, April 15, 2024.
- Co-author, “Treasury and IRS Release Further Guidance on Energy Community Enhancements Under IRA,” Troutman Pepper, March 26, 2024.
- Co-author, “IRS Issues Final Regulations on Direct Pay,” Troutman Pepper, March 8, 2024.
- Co-author, “IRS Launches Pre-Filing Registration Portal,” Troutman Pepper, January 3, 2024.
- Co-author, “IRS Issues Proposed Regulations on Clean Hydrogen Tax Credits,” Troutman Pepper, December 29, 2023.
- Co-author, “IRS Issues Proposed Guidance on Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit Under IRA,” Troutman Pepper, December 21, 2023.
- Co-author, “Guidance Suggests U.S. Clean Vehicle Subsidies Require Disengagement From China Supply Chains,” Troutman Pepper, December 13, 2023.
- Co-author, “IRS Issues Proposed Regulations on Energy Property and Rules Applicable to Energy Credit Under Section 48,” Troutman Pepper, November 28, 2023.
- Co-author, “IRS Issues Proposed Regulations on Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship Requirements under the IRA,” Troutman Pepper, September 8, 2023.
- Co-author, “Court Issues Perplexing Decision in Alta Wind,” Troutman Pepper, June 28, 2023.
- Co-author, “IRS Issues Proposed Regulations on Direct Pay,” Troutman Pepper, June 20, 2023.
- Co-author, “IRS Issues Proposed Regulations on Tax Credit Transfers,” Troutman Pepper, June 16, 2023.
- Co-author, “Treasury and IRS Release Additional Guidance on Energy Community Enhancements Under IRA,” Troutman Pepper, June 16, 2023.
- “Updated IRS Guidance on Critical Minerals and Battery Components Has Demonstrable, Ongoing Implications for Domestic and Foreign EV Manufacturing,” Troutman Pepper, April 11, 2023.
- “Treasury and IRS Release Guidance on Energy Community Enhancements under the Inflation Reduction Act,” Troutman Pepper, April 5, 2023.
- “Treasury and IRS Release Guidance on Prevailing Wage, Apprenticeship, and Beginning of Construction Requirements Under the Inflation Reduction Act,” Troutman Pepper, November 30, 2022.
- “Keys to IRA Tax Breaks for US Green Energy, EV Production,” Law360, November 16, 2022.
- “New IRA Tax Incentives for US Manufacturing in Renewable Energy Sector,” Troutman Pepper, October 25, 2022.
- “No Carbon Copy: Six New Planning Considerations for Investors and Tax Counsels in Section 45Q Carbon Capture Deals in Light of the Inflation Reduction Act,” Bloomberg Tax’s Tax Management Memorandum, September 2, 2022.
- “Highlights of the Revised Text of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022,” Troutman Pepper, August 8, 2022.
- “Inflation Reduction Act Brings Back Energy and Climate Provisions From Build Back Better Act,” Troutman Pepper, July 28, 2022.
- “What Latest Build Back Better Draft Means for Green Energy,” Law360, November 10, 2021.
- “House Rules Committee Modifies Green Energy Bill,” Troutman Pepper, November 1, 2021.
- “California Clarifies Property Tax Exclusion for Solar Projects in Partnership Flips,” Troutman Pepper, October 4, 2021.
- “House Ways and Means Approves Green Energy Bill,” Troutman Pepper, September 17, 2021.
- “Direct-Pay Options: A Review of Recent Legislative Proposals,” Troutman Pepper, September 9, 2021.
- “IRS Rules on Section 45Q Eligibility for Separately Owned and Subsequently Installed Property at Qualified Facility,” Troutman Pepper, July 6, 2021.
- “IRS Further Extends Continuity Safe Harbor and Clarifies Methods for Satisfying the Continuity Requirement for Renewable Energy Projects,” Troutman Pepper, June 30, 2021.
- “Treasury and IRS Issue Final Regulations for Section 45Q Credits for Carbon Sequestration,” Troutman Pepper, January 22, 2021.
- “ IRS Extends Continuity Safe Harbor for Offshore Projects and Federal Land Projects,” Troutman Pepper, January 5, 2021.
- “Government Funding Bill Extends Renewable Energy Tax Credits,” Troutman Pepper, December 23, 2020.
- “Treasury and IRS Issue Long-Awaited Proposed Regulations for Section 45Q Production Tax Credits for Qualified Carbon Sequestration,” Troutman Pepper, June 3, 2020.
- “IRS Extends Continuity Safe Harbor and Provides Safe Harbor Delivery Deadline for Renewable Energy Projects,” Troutman Pepper, May 29, 2020.
- “Federal Circuit Affirms, But Narrows Potential Scope of, Trial Court Decision Disallowing Section 1603 Grant for Development Fees in California Ridge and Bishop Hill,” Troutman Pepper, May 26, 2020.
- “COVID-19 and Beginning of Construction Delays for Solar and Wind Projects,” Troutman Pepper, April 2, 2020.
- “IRS Issues Beginning of Construction Guidance for Carbon Capture Projects,” Troutman Pepper, February 24, 2020.
- “IRS Issues Guidance on “Beginning of Construction” and Partnership Flips for Carbon Capture Projects,” Troutman Pepper, February 24, 2020.
- “IRS Issues “Beginning of Construction” Relief for Project Delays Caused by National Security Concerns,” Troutman Pepper, July 16, 2019.
- “IRS Issues Beginning of Construction Guidance for Solar,” Troutman Pepper, June 25, 2018.
- “Conference Committee Reaches Agreement on Tax Reform Bill,” Troutman Pepper, December 18, 2017.
- “Impact of Senate Tax Reform Bill on Renewable Energy Projects,” Troutman Pepper, November 10, 2017.
- “Impact of Tax Reform on Renewable Energy Projects,” Troutman Pepper, November 2, 2017.
- Quoted, “Battery Storage in Europe,” Tamarindo, June 30, 2023.