Ethan is an energy lawyer who advises clients on corporate and commercial transactions, serving as a strategic advisor throughout the business lifecycle.
He brings a rare combination of litigation, Big Law transactional practice, and in-house counsel experience in the energy sector, enabling him to evaluate deals through both a legal risk and business execution lens.
Ethan began his career in litigation, developing a strong foundation in dispute strategy and risk analysis that continues to inform his transactional work and drafting. He later practiced at a global law firm, advising high-growth technology companies and investors on venture and debt financings, mergers and acquisitions, and complex commercial agreements, supporting clients from formation through growth-stage transactions and strategic exits.
Most recently, Ethan served as in-house counsel to a vertically integrated waste and energy company, where he supported commercial, regulatory, operational, and corporate governance matters. In that role, he gained firsthand experience aligning legal advice with business priorities, deepening his understanding of how companies assess risk, balance competing considerations, and engage external counsel. He now draws on that perspective to provide guidance that is both legally rigorous and practical for in-house legal and business teams.
Ethan takes a context-driven approach to complex matters, focusing not only on contract terms but also on the commercial and historical background in which agreements are negotiated. This allows him to better assess how provisions will operate in practice and to translate legal language into meaningful business implications for clients.
Clients value Ethan’s accessible style and hands-on approach. He is attentive to matters of all sizes and works closely with clients to ensure they feel supported no matter the type of transaction.