David Shaffer

Director of Policy and Government Affairs at Novel Energy Solutions
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I have had the privilege to get to know David on a personal and professional level over the last five years. Personally, David is a family man who displays a great level of trustworthiness and is one of the most personable people I have ever met. Professionally, David is a true go-getter! David has a knack for connecting people to build mutual beneficial relationships. He is well-connected and he has phenomenal instincts knowing who needs to meet who to create value. All in all, David is a phenomenal man that I respect greatly!

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Credentials

  • Attorney at Law
    Minnesota State Bar Association
    Oct, 2014
    - Sep, 2024

Experience

  • Novel Energy Solutions
    • United States
    • Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Director of Policy and Government Affairs
      • Jul 2021 - Present
  • Minnesota Solar Energy Industries Association
    • United States
    • Industry Associations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Executive Director
      • Aug 2018 - Jun 2021

      Managed the financial of MnSEIA, as well as, the legislative, regulatory, networking, marketing and events arms of the association.

    • Policy & Development Director
      • Mar 2017 - Jul 2018

      As Policy & Development Director my work focuses on crafting and implementing legislative and regulatory goals of the association, as well as, ensuring that new member companies are able to join! Since MnSEIA is a small company we all wear lots of hats!

    • Membership Development Director and General Counsel
      • Jan 2015 - May 2017

      Worked with members on creating a better association experience, increased the member count and grew the association's revenue by over 20%. Presented information on laws and regulations that aided, among other things, the passage of Minnesota’s Electric Vehicle Refueling Standard and the solar industry’s position on the Value of Solar Tariff.Drafted and reviewed agency comments, non-disclosure agreements, board policies, bylaws amendments, articles of incorporation, and other legal documents.

  • Vermont Department of Natural Resources
    • Legal Intern
      • Jan 2014 - Apr 2014

      Researched land use laws pertaining to natural gas releases, trespass, unlawful discharges, and others. Drafted legal memorandums, Administrative Orders, and Assurances of Discontinuance. Introduced Court exhibits into evidence. Researched land use laws pertaining to natural gas releases, trespass, unlawful discharges, and others. Drafted legal memorandums, Administrative Orders, and Assurances of Discontinuance. Introduced Court exhibits into evidence.

  • Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy
    • United States
    • Environmental Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Legal Research Assistant
      • May 2013 - Aug 2013

      Drafted motions, complaints, comments, and legal memorandum. Researched legal issues that involved taconite mining, Clean Water Act violations, Clean Air Act violations, and Public Utilities Commission dockets. Edited staff attorney work and checked citations prior to filing. Drafted motions, complaints, comments, and legal memorandum. Researched legal issues that involved taconite mining, Clean Water Act violations, Clean Air Act violations, and Public Utilities Commission dockets. Edited staff attorney work and checked citations prior to filing.

  • Regis Corporation
    • United States
    • Consumer Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Real Estate and Legal Intern
      • May 2012 - Aug 2012

      Assisted the real-estate directors with accommodating franchisees in finding locations for new hair salons. Used Excel, Word, AS-400, Access, Powerpoint, ESRI, Bluewerks, and Lotus Notes. Worked with the legal staff on extracting information from lease agreements, and developing letters of intent. Assisted the real-estate directors with accommodating franchisees in finding locations for new hair salons. Used Excel, Word, AS-400, Access, Powerpoint, ESRI, Bluewerks, and Lotus Notes. Worked with the legal staff on extracting information from lease agreements, and developing letters of intent.

Education

  • Vermont Law School
    Doctor of Law (JD), Law
    2011 - 2014
  • University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology, Society and Environment, as well as, Philosophy
    2007 - 2011
  • MTKA high school
    High School Diploma, General
    2003 - 2007

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