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Rebecca Perkins Kwoka is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in corporate law, governance, and policy. As a State Senator, Senior Vice President & General Counsel, and City Councilor, she has demonstrated her ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and drive impactful change. Her expertise spans corporate transactions, commercial lending, and non-profit governance, with a strong focus on public policy and community development. Rebecca holds a J.D./LL.M. from Cornell Law School and a B.A. from Dartmouth College.

Experience

    • State Senator, District 21, New Hampshire
      • Jan 2021 - Present
      • Concord, NH

    • Senior Vice President & General Counsel
      • Nov 2020 - Present
      • Portsmouth, NH

    • Candidate
      • Jun 2020 - Jan 2021

      Candidate, New Hampshire State Senate District 21. Learn more at https://www.voterebeccanh.com or donate at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/voterebeccanh?refcode=website_nav.

  • SunRaise Investments
    • Portsmouth, New Hampshire
    • Vice President & General Counsel
      • Oct 2018 - Nov 2020
      • Portsmouth, New Hampshire

    • City Councilor
      • Jan 2016 - Dec 2019
      • Portsmouth, NH

      City Councilor overseeing all expenditures and strategic planning for the City of Portsmouth, NH, re-elected in November 2017. Expert in zoning concerns related to affordable and workforce housing development. Successful in passing mixed-use inclusionary zoning changes during first term in office, including density bonuses for workforce housing units and energy-efficient building.

  • Enel Green Power
    • Andover, MA
    • Associate General Counsel
      • Apr 2015 - Aug 2018
      • Andover, MA

      Full time, in-house counsel at one of the country's largest renewable energy companies. Responsible for structuring and executing on development partnerships, project acquisitions, and project financing, including equity sales and tax equity financing transactions up to $520M in size. Lead teams of internal, external, and local counsel to successful, time-critical closings. Experienced in complex corporate structuring, complicated real estate and title matters, and local and state regulatory matters related to renewable energy development.

  • 603 Initiative
    • Portsmouth, NH
    • Founder, Director, President and Board Chair Emeritus
      • Sep 2014 - Jan 2017
      • Portsmouth, NH

      Giving a voice to New Hampshire young professionals by advocating for policies that will attract and retain the next generation of citizens in our state.

    • Commissioner of Housing, Board of Commissioners
      • Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
      • Portsmouth, NH

    • Board Chair, President
      • Sep 2003 - Aug 2015

  • Orr & Reno
    • Concord, NH
    • Associate
      • Dec 2012 - Mar 2015
      • Concord, NH

      Associate in the transactional practice, focusing on corporate transactions, commercial lending, non-profit governance, and political giving and lobbying compliance programs. Named 2013 & 2014 New England Rising Star by SuperLawyers.

  • Allen & Overy
    • New York City, New York and Washington, DC
    • Associate
      • Oct 2010 - Nov 2012
      • New York City, New York and Washington, DC

      Associate in Banking, Restructuring, and Political Law practice groups. Assisted in complex corporate reorganizations and restructurings, including transactions based in London, Amsterdam, and Tokyo with security packages located in the US. Advised on campaign finance regulation and Dodd-Frank rulemaking.

    • Regional Recruiter
      • 2007 - 2007

    • Small Business Development Volunteer
      • Sep 2004 - Oct 2006

Education

  • 2007 - 2010
    Cornell Law School
    J.D./LL.M.
  • 2000 - 2004
    Dartmouth College
    B.A., Government

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