Benjamin Israel

Benjamin Israel is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in the energy sector, currently serving as Deputy General Counsel for M&A at Madison Energy Investments since October 2023, focusing on solar and storage asset acquisitions. Previously, Benjamin held the position of Chief Legal Officer and Vice President at Bioenergy Devco, overseeing legal matters for RNG-producing facilities. Benjamin's experience includes roles as Lead Counsel at WGL Energy and Associate General Counsel at Washington Gas, where expertise was applied in transactions involving electric power and natural gas. A partner at firms such as Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell and Duane Morris LLP, Benjamin specialized in regulatory and transactional advice for the electric power industry. Benjamin started as a principal in private practice and holds a Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School and a BA in Political Science from Syracuse University.