Peter Kolch is an accomplished legal professional with extensive experience in commercial law and corporate governance. Currently serving as Associate General Counsel at AEP Energy since April 2010, Peter provides comprehensive legal support across various business units, advising senior management and overseeing outside counsel on transactional and litigation matters. Prior to this role, Peter worked as an Associate at Sidley Austin, focusing on mergers and acquisitions and securities offerings for diverse clients. Early career experience includes a legal internship at FINRA, where Peter was involved in drafting legal documents related to securities law. Peter holds a Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law, an MBA from DePaul Driehaus College of Business, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Valparaiso University.