Christian (Chris) Termyn

Christian (Chris) Termyn is an energy and environmental attorney serving in an of-counsel role with work focused on water and power infrastructure. He advises on regulatory frameworks, environmental review, permits, and transactions connected to complex public and private projects. His practice includes renewable energy development, hydropower, energy storage, and projects on public and private land. Chris also handles issues involving Federal Indian law, tribal consultation, and the protection of historic and cultural resources during infrastructure development.

Chris received a B.A. from Yale University, graduating with distinction, and earned his J.D. from Columbia Law School. He was recognized as a James Kent Scholar and Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar and served as an editor of the Columbia Journal of Environmental Law. His legal education included work on environmental and regulatory issues that are central to energy and water projects. Before entering legal practice, he worked with organizations addressing clean energy policy, market development, and the economics of changing power systems.

Chris has advised on the restoration of the Klamath River through the removal of four dams, including work connected to required Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and state environmental approvals. He represents developers involved in offshore and onshore wind, solar, hydropower, and storage projects. His experience includes federal and state energy regulation, permitting, power agreements, and legal questions concerning tribal rights and consultation. He previously worked on matters involving the U.S. Department of the Interior and has experience before energy regulators.

Christian (Chris) Termyn volunteers with the legal committee of the Massachusetts Rivers Alliance and serves on boards associated with the Cape Cod National Seashore and the Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill. He previously helped lead the University Marine Energy Research Community. His professional focus connects infrastructure development with environmental protection, regulatory approval, and stakeholder rights. He brings together transactional and public-law experience when navigating projects in which energy goals, land use, and natural resources intersect.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Water and Power Law Group PC
• Member, The State Bar of California
• Board Member, Friends of the Cape Cod National Seashore
• Board Member, Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill
• Former Board Member, University Marine Energy Research Community
• Legal Committee Member, Massachusetts Rivers Alliance

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Columbia Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Yale University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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