Daniel S. Herder

He serves as counsel to several Arizona public power contractors for federal hydroelectricity, navigating the complexities of the evolving western energy markets and addressing critical water-power nexus considerations, particularly those imposed by the ongoing Colorado River drought. Daniel has significant experience in the energy sector, including high-profile matters involving water and power resources in the Southwest.

Daniel has strong experience on renewable energy project development, able to advise both generators and offtakers as they navigate the complexities of development, transmission interconnection, and operation of intermittent resources. He also has experience advising on the use of conventional generation sources for capacity and reliability purposes.

In addition to his energy sector work, Daniel has successfully represented a multinational client in securing judicial confirmation of Central Arizona Project (Colorado River water) subcontract water rights in a complex multi-party court proceeding. He has filed numerous Statements of Claimants in Arizona’s general stream adjudication, meticulously researching and documenting the history of use for each claim to support his clients’ positions.

Daniel is well-experienced with the unique considerations of public entities in Arizona, from open meeting and public record requirements, to governmental powers and real estate matters.

A graduate of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, where he earned his J.D., cum laude, Daniel also holds two B.S. degrees, summa cum laude, in economics and psychology from Arizona State University. During his time in law school, Daniel externed with the Honorable Jon Thompson at the Arizona Court of Appeals and the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council, gaining valuable insights into the legal and regulatory landscape. He also served as a law clerk at the Arizona Supreme Court’s Administrative Office of the Courts and was the Managing Editor of the Arizona State Law Journal.

Daniel’s commitment to the energy sector and his dedication to serving his clients’ interests make him a trusted advisor in navigating the complex intersection of energy, water, and environmental law in the Southwest.