F. Benjamin Franks
Associate
Ben Franks has experience in the United States and Asia representing clients on a broad range of matters, including transnational litigation, arbitration, licensing, corporate governance, venture capital and angel financing, securities transactions, joint ventures, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, contract negotiations, natural resources and emissions management, and international trade policy. As a passionate advocate for worldwide progress in the cleantech space, Mr. Franks has focused his practice on helping companies achieve their objectives in the areas of renewable energy, energy efficiency, green building and retrofitting, carbon tracking and trading, corporate social responsibility (“CSR”) and environmental regulatory compliance. Mr. Franks has worked with a broad client base ranging from emerging companies to Fortune 500 corporations, and prior to joining Paladin Law Group he served as the Cleantech Practice Manager for Morrison & Foerster LLP.
Practice Areas
Corporate Law, Energy Law, Cleantech, Environmental Law
Education
Temple University – J.D., 2006
Temple University – M.B.A., 2006
Duke University – B.A., Economics and Public Policy, 2002
Professional and Community Involvement
Duke University Energy Network
American Bar Association Cleantech & Climate Change Committee
Save the Bay
Bar Admissions
State Bar of California, 2008
