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Overview
Andy has represented electric utilities in contested case proceedings relating to state approvals required for the continued operation of nuclear power plants, advanced determination of prudence for coal-fired power plants, the rules governing the establishment of community solar gardens, and the use of the federal social costs of carbon. He has also represented a seed producer in litigation and administrative matters relating to the environmental review for the deregulation of genetically engineered organisms. Andy is known for developing case strategies that are well-grounded in both public policy and legal principles.
Andy is a Fellow in the American College of Environmental Lawyers. Before attending law school, he was Legislative Aide for energy policy to U.S. Senator Gary Hart. Andy current serves as Vice Chair of the Minnesota Advisory Board for the Trust for Public Land. Andy earlier served as the Board Chair of the Minnesota Environmental Initiative, an organization that promotes partnerships involving government, business and environmental advocacy groups to address challenging environmental issues.
Andy is the former Chair of Dorsey’s Regulatory Affairs Group.
Education & Admissions
Duke University School of Law (J.D., 1986)
Duke University Graduate School (M.A., Philosophy, 1986)
Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University (M.P.A., 1981)
Stanford University (B.A. History, 1979)
Admissions
- Minnesota
- District of Columbia
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- U.S. District Courts for Minnesota, the Northern District of Illinois, the District of Columbia, and Maryland
News & Resources
Articles
News & Press Mentions
Events & Speaking Engagements
Industries & Practices
Project Development & Finance
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- Banking & Financial Institutions
- Cooperative Law
- Development & Infrastructure
- Electric Power
- Energy & Natural Resources
- Environmental
- Food, Beverage & Agribusiness
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Project Development & Finance
- Public-Private Partnerships
- Sustainability
Professional & Civic
Professional Achievements
- Vice Chair, Board Member, Minnesota Trust for Public Land Advisory Board, 2015‐Present
- Chair, National Council of Farmer Cooperatives' Legal, Tax & Accounting Environmental Laws & Regulation Committee, 2006-Present
- Chair of Board of Directors, Minnesota Environmental Initiative, 2008-2009
- Board Member, Minnesota Environmental Initiative, 2001-2010
- Board Member, Minnesota Citizens League, 1996-2002, 2003-2006
- Co-Chair, Citizens League Energy Committee, 2001-2002
- Member, American Bar Association Environment, Energy and Resources Section
- Former Chair, Minnesota State Bar Association, Environmental and Natural Resources Section
- Member, Hennepin County Bar Association's Environmental Committee
Accolades
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America©, 2007-2025
- Listed in Minnesota Super Lawyers®, 2003-2008, 2010-2024
- Contributed more than 100 Challenge pro bono hours, 2020-2021
- MSBA North Star Lawyer, 2020
- Named "Minneapolis Litigation - Environmental Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers©, 2011, 2015, 2018 and 2020
- Voted "Board Member of the Year" by Minnesota Environmental Initiative, 2008
- Humphrey Fellow, University of Minnesota Humphrey School of Government, 1992-1993
- Lloyd W. Dinkelspiel Award for Outstanding Service to Undergraduate Education, Stanford University, 1979
- Fellow, American College of Environmental Lawyers
- Listed in Who's Who in America
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