With the perspective of a former in-house counsel, Sean represents energy clients in real property transactions.

After growing up around the world with a father in the oil business, the energy industry was a natural fit for Sean: he graduated from law school with an interest in real estate and knew that oil and gas presented myriad opportunities to dig into deeds, titles, and real property questions. After a brief stint as a landman, Sean joined his first law firm and went on to gain extensive experience drafting and negotiating lease agreements, license agreements, purchase and sale agreements, and joint operating agreements for both onshore and offshore producing properties; advising clients on ownership, lease provisions, pooling agreements, and operating agreements; and reviewing drilling contracts.

Over time, Sean’s interest shifted from oil and gas to renewable forms of energy, and he became especially passionate about supporting projects that would lead to a better world for future generations. He accepted several in-house real estate roles with various companies, including Tesla, where he worked with leases, licenses, and environmental site assessments for electric vehicle charging stations.

Today, Sean represents developers and owners of wind and solar projects throughout the country, assisting with licenses and agreements, handling title questions, and resolving real property-related disputes. Prior to joining Husch Blackwell, he served as in-house counsel for eight years, learning firsthand what clients truly need: fast, targeted answers and practical, usable information. Sean chose to return to the firm world out of a love for legal research and complex problem-solving, and he knows clients need him to bring answers and solutions. He handles the research and the background study, staying abreast of emerging legal issues so that clients can focus on their businesses.

On June 14, 2024, the Nebraska Department of Transportation (“NDOT”) informed potential applicants that, pursuant to its National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (“NEVI”) plan, applications for federal funding to build electric vehicle (“EV”) charging stations across Nebraska’s Interstate 80 will be available as early as August 2024. Nebraska is currently one of only 15 states yet to make this funding available to applicants.