Brownstein tackles big challenges at the intersection of law and policy. In 2019, Colorado Parks and Wildlife identified Buffalo Horn Ranch as its top priority for protection of a critically important wildlife migration corridor. We led the legal effort to conserve 12,000 acres of land on the ranch with two conservation easements after an effort … Read more

Paving the way for new business ventures is where we thrive. This made our team the natural choice when one of the largest gaming companies in the world wanted to explore race and mobile sports betting opportunities on Indian land. Our interdisciplinary team of American Indian, corporate and gaming law attorneys conceptualized a completely novel … Read more

We combine law and policy to help our clients. In 2008 Brownstein played an integral role in drafting and passing the Colorado Regional Tourism Act which made it possible for municipalities to apply for state funds to develop large-scale projects that generate new tourism in Colorado. TrueNorth Commons at the U.S. Air Force Academy is … Read more

Schwazze, a Denver-based, vertically integrated cannabis company, sought to expand its footprint through strategic acquisitions. Our knowledge of and relationships in the cannabis industry since it was first legalized in Colorado coupled with our deal-making savvy made the Brownstein team the right choice for Schwazze. Making their goal a reality involved closing on $75 million … Read more

We’ve been there. For nearly two decades we’ve partnered with Freeport LNG, one of the largest U.S. exporters of liquefied natural gas, on some of this innovative company’s key milestones—starting with the structuring, strategy and development of a LNG receiving and regasification facility in Texas. We navigated the LNG export licensing process and hurdles with … Read more

As long-time legal counsel to Apollo Global Management, Inc., Brownstein gaming, corporate, real estate and water attorneys served as Nevada counsel and gaming regulatory counsel to Apollo in connection with its $2.25 billion purchase of the legendary Venetian Resort Las Vegas and Sands Expo in Las Vegas from Las Vegas Sands Corp. The deal involved … Read more

When a large wind project off the coast of New York was looking to secure funding support for their project, they turned to Brownstein for our deep top-level connectivity and intelligence on a federal grant program. We secured letters of support from local elected officials and federal representatives, who weighed in favorably with the government. … Read more

In March 2020, Gov. Sisolak quickly assembled a COVID-19 Task Force of business leaders and community members, and asked Brownstein to represent the entity. This group drew on private sector resources to aid Nevada’s response, relief and recovery from COVID-19. Our team, led by Las Vegas Office Managing Partner Ellen Schulhofer, rallied behind this cause … Read more

Our clients rely on us to not only understand their long-term goals, but to also create legal strategies to achieve those goals. For longstanding client, Vail Resorts, Inc., this means Brownstein’s team helps execute on their commitment to bring the “experience of a lifetime” to individuals near urban centers across the country. When Vail Resorts … Read more

Nearly 40 percent of the Navajo Nation lacks running water or adequate sanitation in their homes. For years, the Navajo Nation fought for their water rights claims and for clean drinking water infrastructure, to advance public health for the Navajo Nation and ensure its members are not more susceptible to severe illnesses such as COVID-19. … Read more