Larry Kahn is an attorney, entrepreneur, and educator with more than 25 years of experience navigating the legal, regulatory, and business landscapes of the energy, environmental, and maritime sectors. A graduate of Columbia University and Tulane Law School, he began his career as a U.S. Army Contracting Officer’s Representative, where he negotiated government contracts and developed innovative hazard-management programs. He spent two decades practicing maritime law in New York, advising clients worldwide on cross-border disputes, international regulations, and strategic litigation, and earning recognition as a pioneer in using legal tools to secure international claims.

Larry later transitioned into entrepreneurship, founding ventures in green industry services, technology, and advisory consulting that emphasize international collaboration and sustainable practices. He co-founded Tulane University’s Utility Vegetation Management Institute and holds leadership roles with organizations such as Tribal Energy Solutions, Blast Technologies, The UVM Company, and Sparkline Strategies. Through these roles, he works closely with foreign embassies, consulates, economic development agencies, Native American tribes, and government programs to help companies on both sides of the Atlantic build partnerships, open offices, and secure project funding.

A frequent speaker, author, and media commentator, Larry has advised governments, utilities, and corporations in more than thirty countries and has served as a subject-matter expert before U.S. and foreign courts. He remains active in the Energy Bar Association, Utility Arborists Association, and International Society of Arboriculture, and brings a global perspective to every client engagement—helping businesses navigate complex trade environments and capitalize on cross-border opportunities. 

Outside of work, he lives in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey with his wife and three sons and is active in supporting the local Cub Scouts, Scouting America, and youth sports programs. He and his wife fundraise for The March of Dimes, and he and his family created and oversee a scholarship that encourages reading in a nearby underprivileged school system. He also attempts to keep up with the seemingly never-ending repair needs of his historic home.