Dr. Allan Marks

Instructor

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Biography

Allan Marks is a part-time Lecturer at the UCLA School of Law, where he teaches Energy & Infrastructure Finance. He also serves as a Lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, focusing on Structuring & Negotiating Complex Financial Transactions. Marks has extensive experience in law with over 30 years as a partner at Milbank LLP in the firm’s Global Project, Energy & Infrastructure Finance group. His practices encompass private equity, renewable energy, and complex transactions across various global regions, including the United States, Canada, Latin America, Asia, and Europe, with an aggregate transaction value exceeding $100 billion. He has a deep expertise in sectors such as power renewable energy, transportation, and telecommunications. Marks holds a B.A. in International Studies from Johns Hopkins University and a J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, where he was an Articles Editor for the International Tax & Business Lawyer. He contributes to various media outlets and hosts a podcast on law, policy, and markets. He has received notable recognitions, including being named a “Global Elite Thought Leader” in Project Finance by Lexology.

Research Interests

Courses

LAW 490 Renewable Energy Project Finance

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.