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Associates/Analysts
Kirk A. Moore
Kirk A. Moore, an Analyst with Obsidian, is responsible for much of Obsidian's subprime bond analysis and valuation, both for Obsidian's own account and its role advising banks and hedge funds. Mr. Moore received his J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law in 2004, and his B.S. in business economics from Willamette University in 1997. From 2004 through early 2008, Mr. Moore practiced law with the law firm of Harrang Long Gary Rudnick P.C. in Eugene and Portland, Oregon. His law practice focused on commercial lending, commercial litigation and labor and employment law. Prior to law school, Mr. Moore worked at Copper Mountain Trust in the company’s packaged 401(k) product.
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Laura M. Nugent
Laura M. Nugent joined Obsidian as a Project Analyst in September 2008. She primarily works on Obsidian’s renewable energy development and financing. In addition, she assists on various projects relating to environmental remediation, bankruptcy financial advisory work, biorefinery development, distressed asset liquidation and real estate.
Ms. Nugent joined Obsidian after taking a year off to travel and volunteer in Africa, Ireland and Mexico and interning for Obsidian in the fall of 2007. She graduated from Stanford University with an M.A. in anthropological sciences, with a focus on natural resource and open space management. In addition, she received a B.S. in biological sciences from Stanford University, focusing her undergraduate career on biochemistry and ecology research and outdoor environmental education.
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Kevin W. Brown joined Obsidian in October 2009 as an intern. Focusing on the solar power initiatives and select bankruptcy cases, Kevin is primarily tasked with research and drafting duties, as well as invoicing, and data organization.
Prior to joining Obsidian, Kevin worked with several local food service companies who emphasize local cuisine and seasonal meal planning. In June of 2008, Kevin obtained his B.A. in History, with a focus on US political history, from the University of Oregon, graduating Cum Laude.
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