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Brittney Beetcher

Brittney navigates the complexities of corporate, transactional, and securities law.

Drawn to corporate law by the dynamic nature of transactions and their strategic impact, Brittney participated in transactional competitions as a law student, honing her negotiation skills and learning to identify and address multiple issues early in the process. At the same time, her work in the Sustainable Community Development Clinic taught her the importance of understanding each client’s unique risk tolerance and presenting solutions that align with their goals.

In addition to her interest in corporate and transactional work, Brittney has long been passionate about renewable energy and is enthusiastic about technology and innovations that lead to a cleaner grid. She particularly enjoys assisting with matters in the energy industry and interned with the in-house counsel’s office for a renewable energy development company, as well as with the Department of Energy. These roles provided her with a comprehensive understanding of the renewable energy industry’s various players and complexities.

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On March 6, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued new rules aimed at standardizing climate-related disclosures by public companies. Commonly known as the SEC climate disclosure rules, they require companies to provide detailed information about their climate-related risks, governance practices, and strategies. Specifically, the rules mandated that companies report their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, including Scope 1 emissions (direct emissions) and Scope 2 emissions (indirect emissions from purchased energy); however, the rules faced immediate pushback from various stakeholders, including industry groups and political opponents. In April 2024, the SEC announced a stay of the implementation of the regulations pending judicial review.