Brownstein Launches Critical Minerals Practice Group

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck today announced the launch of its Critical Minerals practice, a multidisciplinary team designed to help clients secure federal support, strengthen global supply chain resilience and navigate an increasingly complex investment and regulatory environment surrounding critical minerals. The practice will be co-chaired by Principal, Public Policy Samantha Carl-Yoder and Shareholder Jason Buckner, both recognized leaders in federal energy and natural resources policy. Carl-Yoder also chairs Brownstein’s International Business & Foreign Affairs practice.

“Critical minerals are the backbone of the global energy transition and advanced technologies, underpinning national security and safeguarding the resilience of international supply chains,” said Samantha Carl-Yoder, co-chair of the practice. “Our team combines federal expertise, strong agency relationships, international experience and strategic insight to help clients capitalize on the federal tools emerging in this rapidly evolving landscape.”

Critical minerals are foundational to powering technologies that support national defense and the broader global economy, as policymakers intensify efforts to secure supply chains and expand domestic and allied capacity. Brownstein’s team is prepared to help clients operate at the intersection of policy, financing and international strategy.

The Critical Minerals practice leverages extensive experience engaging with federal departments and agencies central to U.S. financing and national security strategy including the National Energy Dominance Council, the National Security Council and the Departments of Commerce, War, Interior and Energy, as well as the International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM). The practice also integrates Brownstein’s International Business & Foreign Affairs capabilities, connecting U.S. businesses, industry leaders and foreign partners with government counterparts to bolster supply chain security and support global investment strategies.

“Our Critical Minerals practice works closely with private industry, investors and foreign governments to help projects move from concept to execution. We assess eligibility for federal support, guide clients through U.S. financing tools, coordinate with relevant agencies and identify public–private partnership opportunities that strengthen global supply chain resilience,” said Jason Buckner, co‑chair of the Critical Minerals practice.