Mike Distefano serves as Managing Director Legal, General Counsel & Secretary of Origis Energy, overseeing all legal matters across the enterprise. As a member of the executive management team, he contributes to strategic planning and advises leadership on legal risks and solutions that support the company’s mission in the clean energy transition.

Mike is a seasoned renewable energy attorney with deep expertise in legal issues related to U.S. renewable energy development, financing, construction, and operations. Prior to joining Origis in 2025, he served as Deputy General Counsel at Avangrid Renewables, supporting both onshore and offshore energy businesses. His earlier career includes roles in project finance and bankruptcy at Chadbourne & Parke in New York and Los Angeles, and in renewable energy and project finance at Sheppard Mullin in Los Angeles.

Mike holds a J.D. from American University, Washington College of Law, and a B.A. from Boston College.