Preeminent Natural Resources and Mining Law Group Joins Dorsey in Phoenix

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dorsey & Whitney LLP continues to expand its Phoenix office with the arrival of leading mining, environmental, and corporate attorneys Dawn Meidinger, C.W. Ross, and Norm James, the international law firm announced today.

Dorsey’s Phoenix office has grown to nearly 40 attorneys since opening in 2022. “We are committed to growing our Phoenix office to be a full-service firm to meet the needs of this growing market,” said Bill Stoeri, Dorsey’s Managing Partner. “The arrival of Dawn Meidinger, C.W. Ross, and Norm James will also complement our expertise in the mining industry across our offices in the Mountain West, a key growth area for Dorsey.”

Dawn Meidinger joins Dorsey as a Regulatory Affairs Partner. An established mining and environmental attorney with deep experience on mine permitting and development, Dawn has significant experience in project development on public lands. Dawn comes to Dorsey from Fennemore, where she was a partner. Dawn received her J.D. from Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, and her B.S. from Arizona State University.

C.W. Ross joins Dorsey as a Mergers & Acquisitions Partner. He brings an M&A transaction and finance practice covering a broad set of clients and industries, including experience with mining and manufacturing, technology, and agriculture M&A and financing transactions. C.W. comes to Dorsey from Fennemore, where he was a director. C.W. received his J.D. from Harvard Law School and his B.A. from Brigham Young University.

Norm James joins Dorsey as Of Counsel in the firm’s Regulatory Affairs group. Norm is a well-respected environmental and public lands litigator. His practice stretches across the western United States, with several large cases in Alaska. Norm also comes to Dorsey from Fennemore, where he was a director. Norm received his J.D. from University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law, and his B.A. from Stanford University.

“The energy and natural resources industry has been integral to Arizona’s history and economic development,” said Scott Jenkins, Dorsey’s Phoenix office head. “As a result, it has been a priority to establish a strong presence in the Phoenix office to help our clients navigate the complex landscape of this area of law. We are thrilled to welcome this preeminent group to Dorsey and look forward to working with them to grow this strategic area of practice.”

“Being in Arizona already positions us well to support the mining industry,” said Dawn Meidinger. “Joining Dorsey provides a great national presence, including a strong mining practice across the Mountain West region of the United States, for the benefit of our clients.”

About Dorsey’s Energy & Natural Resources Industry Group

Dorsey’s Energy & Natural Resources Industry Group provides legal and business-based solutions to clients in the energy and natural resources industries. Its lawyers offer a team approach and significant industry experience and knowledge, especially in the areas of mining, electric power, oil and gas, and renewable energy. With offices across the United States, Canada, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, the group is well-positioned to meet clients’ specific needs.

About Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Clients have relied on Dorsey as a valued business partner since 1912. With locations across the United States and in Canada, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region, Dorsey provides results-oriented, grounded counsel for its clients' legal and business needs. Dorsey represents a number of the world's most successful companies from a wide range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.