
Deborah A. Peacock, P.E.
Managing Partner, President/CEO
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Deborah A. Peacock, P.E.
Deborah is President/CEO at Peacock Law P.C. and an Independent Board Director for several companies (natural resources, battery materials and utilities). In her CEO role at Peacock Law (30 employees), Deborah has managed a highly successful business for 30 years. She provides legal and technology advice to an international clientele. Her particular expertise includes commercialization of innovative technologies, intellectual property, complex transactions, M&A, technology trends, regulatory and permitting. Her technology fields are mineral processing, mining/minerals, metallurgy and materials science, oil & gas, energy/utilities, alternative energy, battery materials, energy storage, water treatment, outer space, aerospace, and chemical and industrial processes/equipment.
Education and Professional Certifications:
- Harvard Law School, J.D. (1985)
- Colorado School of Mines, B.S. Metallurgical Engineering (1978)
- Attorney Licensed in New Mexico, Colorado and New York
- Registered Patent Attorney, Registered with U.S. Patent & Trademark Office
- Registered Professional Engineer, Registered in Colorado and New Mexico
Boards:
- Westwater Resources, Inc. (NYSE:WWR) (2020-present) (graphite processing/mining)
- NM Gas Company (2017-present) (parent Emera TSE:EMA) (largest gas utility in New Mexico)
- Colorado School of Mines Foundation Board of Governors (2024-present)
- NewSpace Nexus (2024-present)
- Disa Technologies (2025-present) Advisory Board
- THEMAC Resources Group/NM Copper (TSX:MAC) (2014-May 2022)
- New Mexico Mining Safety Board (appointment by Governor) (2015-2021)
- New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology, Chair (2010-2022)
- Environmental Improvement Board, State of New Mexico, Chair (2010-2014)
- National Academies of Sciences, Committee on Earth Resources (2020-2023)
- The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum (2013-2016)
Professional and Community Recognition and Awards:
- Governor’s New Mexico Distinguished Public Service Award; Governor’s Volunteerism Award
- Colorado School of Mines: Distinguished Alumni Award; Women Leadership Award
- Ethics in Business Award; NMSPE Engineer of the Year
- Martindale Hubbell AV Rating; Best Lawyers in America Recognition; SuperLawyers
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