Ken Berlin

Climate Reality Project; Skadden, Arps et al

Ken Berlin is the President and CEO of the Climate Reality Project. Ken has devoted his career to leadership on environment, energy and climate change issues. A trusted advisor to businesses, non-profits and federal and state governments, Ken has been recognized as one of the top climate change attorneys in the world and has extensive expertise on international environmental issues ranging from clean energy to biodiversity. Most recently, Ken chaired the Skadden Arps Environmental and Climate Change practices and served as the Executive Vice-President and General Counsel for the Coalition for Green Capital. He was also a leader in establishing the Climate Speakers Network. In 2012, Ken served as Chair of the Obama Energy and Environment Team. Ken has served on the boards of several organizations including the Environmental Law Institute (ELI), the American Bird Conservancy, the Alliance for Zero Extinction, the Rare Center for Tropical Conservation, the Earth Day Network, and Defenders of Wildlife. Ken lives in Bethesda, Maryland with his family.

Relationships Interlocks Giving Data

Business Positions

Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP Law firm credited with spearheading tax inversions boom

• Attorney

Board Memberships

World Wildlife Fund, Inc. The U.S. national organization of the World Wide Fund for Nature

• member of the National Council

The Climate Reality Project Gore climate organization; formerly Alliance for Climate Protection and The Reality Project

• president and CEO

American Bird Conservancy 501(c)(3), not-for profit organization whose mission is to conserve native birds and their habitats throughout the Americas

• Board Member ('06→?)

Positions

National Audubon Society Seeks to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds and other wildlife for the benefit of humanity

• Counsel and Legislative Director of Wildlife Programs (past)

Obama for America

• bundler

Federal Election Campaign Contributions

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Democratic White House Victory Fund

• 2 contributions · 20,000 USD (Jun 23 '08→Jun 30 '08)

Chris Van Hollen US Senator from Maryland (2017-present); former US Repr (2003-2017)

• 13 contributions · 19,300 USD (Jan 15 '04→Apr 17 '15)

Ed Markey US Senator from Massachussets (2013-present); former US Rep from Massachusetts (1977-2013)

• 9 contributions · 18,600 USD (Jul 21 '10→Dec 17 '13)

Kathleen A McGinty former Secretary of the Pennsylvania DEP; SVP, Weston Solutions

• 5 contributions · 15,000 USD (Sep 10 '15)

League of Conservation Voters Action Fund League of Conservation Voters electoral fund

• 6 contributions · 11,500 USD (Feb 25 '03→Mar 21 '11)

Obama Victory Fund 2012

• 3 contributions · 10,000 USD (May 17 '12→Nov 3 '12)

Barack Obama 44th President of the United States

• 9 contributions · 7,300 USD (Mar 23 '07→May 17 '12)

Elizabeth Esty Former U.S. Representative from Connecticut (2013-2019)

• 8 contributions · 6,250 USD (Mar 22 '11→Apr 7 '15)

Kerry Victory 2004

• 1 contribution · 5,000 USD (Jul 21 '04)

Democratic National Committee Governing body for the U.S. Democratic Party

• 2 contributions · 5,000 USD (Oct 24 '12→Nov 3 '12)