Ryan Block, Esq.

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Associate Attorney at McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Overview

Ryan is an attorney licensed in Texas and Pennsylvania, concentrating in energy law and utility regulation. A graduate of Texas A&M University School of Law, he has experience advocating for industrial and commercial consumers in regulatory proceedings and has researched grid infrastructure, power markets, and renewable energy integration.

Outside of his legal work, Ryan holds a Masters in Public Policy with a specialization in energy policy from the University of Maryland. He has demonstrated a commitment to community service, having been recognized for his leadership in a federal food drive initiative and actively mentoring students entering the field.

He has authored a publication titled "Lost in Transmission: How to Bring More Clean Energy Onto the Grid. "

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

Hard To Convince

Quality Focused

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service  They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there

Topics They Care About

Energy Utility Regulation
His career focus is on the laws governing electric utilities and power markets, with experience at the FERC and representing end-use consumers in regulatory proceedings.
Clean Energy Integration
Authored a publication on bringing more clean energy onto the grid and conducted research on renewable energy programs for low-income households.
Energy Policy
Holds a Master of Public Policy with a specialization in energy policy and has researched the intersection of public health, rising temperatures, and energy usage.

Media Appearances

Ryan has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2023 - 4-2025
Associate Attorney at McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC
6-2022 - 8-2022
Summer Legal Intern at Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
5-2021 - 8-2021
Summer Legal Intern at United States Department of Energy, Office of the General Counsel
5-2021 - 7-2021
Research Assistant at Texas A&M University School of Law
9-2019 - 3-2020
Program Associate at National Energy Assistance Directors Association

Education

2020 - 2023
Doctor of Law - JD from Texas A&M University
2013 - 2017
Environmental Science and Policy from University of Maryland

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Insights For Selling To Ryan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum
  • Showcase how you can impact results but also make sure that you share detailed information too
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples

DONT's

  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them
  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine
  • Don’t focus on relationship, focus purely on the merit of your product

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ryan is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ryan

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ryan move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Ryan take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Ryan

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