Brian H. Potts

Brian H. Potts is a partner at Husch Blackwell, a prominent law firm, where he recently joined the Energy & Natural Resources industry group in the Madison, Wisconsin office.12 He is a highly accomplished commercial litigator with a strong background in environmental and energy law.4

Professional Experience

Potts specializes in complex commercial litigation, representing clients in a wide variety of business disputes, including:

• Bank fraud cases
• Energy and environmental litigation
• Breach of contract matters
• First Amendment cases4

He has represented numerous Fortune 100 and 500 companies in contested case hearings at both state and federal levels.1 Potts has also been involved in billions of dollars' worth of business transactions and has helped clients obtain regulatory approvals for building utility infrastructure such as conventional power plants, transmission lines, wind farms, and solar facilities.1

Leadership and Entrepreneurship

Beyond his legal practice, Brian Potts is known for his entrepreneurial spirit and leadership:

• Founder and board chair of The Legal Mentor Network (LMN), a nationwide nonprofit organization that matches mentors and mentees in the legal field13
• Co-founder of several companies, including LegalBoard and Goods Unite Us1
• Inventor of the @LegalKeyboard5
• Author of "The Jobless Lawyer's Handbook"5

Mentorship and Networking

Potts is particularly passionate about mentorship and connecting people in the legal industry:

• He has personally mentored over 1,000 individuals in the past three years4
• Through LMN, he has helped match thousands of law students and newly admitted attorneys with mentors in their preferred localities and fields of legal practice13

Additional Roles and Accomplishments

• Professor at Vermont Law School5
• Has written more than 100 op-eds for major publications, including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fortune, and Politico4
• Known for his authenticity with clients and eagerness to serve as both an attorney and a business connector4

Brian H. Potts is highly regarded in the legal community for his expertise in energy and environmental law, his commitment to mentorship, and his innovative approach to the legal profession.