Colleen O'Connor Collins, Associate

Colleen Collins is an Associate in the Real Estate and Energy & Environmental law practice groups, where she leverages her diverse background in renewable energy, real estate, and financial transactions to advise clients on regulatory and transactional matters. Her prior experience as a PV designer for multiple solar companies gives her a practical understanding of renewable energy development, which informs her work representing developers, public utilities, and other regulated entities before the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC).

Over the past year, Colleen has focused on guiding clients through the Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) process for utility-scale solar projects and helping developers comply with Maryland’s community solar program requirements. She also advises clients on colocation of end-use customer loads, including data centers and emerging energy technologies connected to the PJM Transmission System, with a focus on metering, reporting, and capacity resource designations.

Her practice includes advising on site planning and environmental compliance related to wetland mitigation, stormwater management, power plant siting, and traffic impact assessments. Her understanding of real estate and title allows her to navigate complex property issues, ensuring seamless transactions and regulatory compliance for energy and infrastructure projects. Her background in venture capital enhances her ability to offer strategic advice on business strategy, negotiation, and partnership development.

She earned her J.D. from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law and an MBA from Johns Hopkins University Carey Business School. Her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Maryland Institute College of Art highlights her creative and interdisciplinary approach to problem-solving.