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Mark W. Menezes
NameMark W. Menezes
OfficeUnited States Deputy Secretary of Energy
PresidentDonald Trump
Term startMay 4, 2020
Term endJanuary 20, 2021
PredecessorDan Brouillette
SuccessorDavid Turk
Office1Under Secretary of Energy
President1Donald Trump
Term start1December 11, 2017
Term end1May 4, 2020
Predecessor1Franklin Orr
Successor1David Huizenga

Mark W. Menezes is an American attorney and energy policy expert who served as the United States Deputy Secretary of Energy in the Trump administration. He previously held the position of Under Secretary of Energy for the United States Department of Energy, overseeing the department's science and energy programs. His career has spanned senior roles in the United States federal government, major law firms, and prominent energy industry associations.

Early life and education

Menezes was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and grew up in the nearby city of Gretna. He completed his undergraduate studies at Louisiana State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree. He then attended the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University, where he received his Juris Doctor. His early professional training included work as a law clerk for a United States district court judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.

Following his judicial clerkship, Menezes began a long career in Washington, D.C., focusing on energy law and government relations. He became a partner at the international law firm Hunton & Williams (now Hunton Andrews Kurth), where he led the firm's global energy practice and represented major clients before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the United States Congress. He later served as Vice President of Federal Affairs for MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy. Prior to his government service, he was a principal at the lobbying and law firm of Menezes and Shaw PLLC.

Deputy Secretary of Energy

Menezes was nominated by President Donald Trump to be the Under Secretary of Energy and was confirmed by the United States Senate in December 2017. In this role, he was the Department of Energy's third-ranking official and oversaw a broad portfolio including the Office of Electricity, the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response, and the Office of Nuclear Energy. He managed key research initiatives at the National Laboratories and advanced policies on natural gas, liquefied natural gas exports, and grid modernization.

United States Deputy Secretary of Energy

In 2020, Menezes was nominated and confirmed to the position of United States Deputy Secretary of Energy, succeeding Dan Brouillette who became United States Secretary of Energy. As Deputy Secretary, he served as the Chief Operating Officer of the United States Department of Energy, managing its day-to-day functions and a budget exceeding $30 billion. He played a central role in implementing the administration's energy dominance agenda, focusing on energy infrastructure, critical minerals supply chains, and the Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program. His tenure concluded with the end of the Trump administration in January 2021.

Post-government career

After leaving the United States federal government, Menezes returned to the private sector. He was appointed as a Senior Advisor to the investment bank Guggenheim Securities, focusing on its energy transition and infrastructure advisory practice. He also serves on the board of directors for ClearPath Action, a conservative policy organization advocating for clean energy innovation. He frequently provides commentary on energy policy through various media outlets and industry conferences.

Personal life

Menezes is married and maintains residences in Virginia and Louisiana. He is a member of the Baton Rouge Bar Association and the Federalist Society. His professional recognitions include being named a leading lawyer by publications such as Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500.

Category:21st-century American lawyers Category:United States Deputy Secretaries of Energy Category:Louisiana State University alumni Category:People from New Orleans Category:Trump administration personnel