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Kaitlyn DeYoung

Kaitlyn DeYoung is an associate in the firm’s Energy, Infrastructure, and Resources group, where she serves as development counsel to clients across the power and infrastructure sectors. Kaitlyn leverages her deep knowledge of project development and strategic transactions to help clients manage risk and craft practical solutions.

She advises developers, sponsors, and financing parties throughout the full lifecycle of energy and infrastructure projects—including site control, permitting, financing, construction, operation, and the purchase and/or sale of both development and operating projects. Her experience spans a broad spectrum of energy technologies, including renewable energy, conventional power, and emerging technologies. On the infrastructure side, Kaitlyn advises on the development of energy intensive projects, such as data centers and other large-scale facilities, bringing a nuanced understanding of development and regulatory strategy.

Kaitlyn has a practical, solution-oriented approach and seamlessly coordinates across legal, commercial, and technical teams to drive projects forward efficiently and effectively.

Prior to joining the firm, Kaitlyn was an associate at a large U.S. law firm where she represented energy clients in a variety of development matters and complex transactions.

  • Recognized by The Legal 500 United States as a Recommended Lawyer
    • Energy Transactions: Electric Power, 2025
    • Renewable/Alternative Power, 2024-2025
  • Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® "Ones to Watch" 2023 for work in Energy Law and Real Estate Law
  • Recognized in Ingram’s Magazine "Twenty in Their 20s in Kansas City”, 2022
  • Energy Bar Association - Rocky Mountain Chapter, Board Member, 2023-present
  • Do Good Company, Board Member, 2019-2022
  • Big Brothers and Big Sisters, 2010-2017
  • University of Texas Law Renewable Energy Law Essentials–Planning and Efficiency Issues with Large Volume Real Estate Transactions, February 2025
  • Energy Bar Association, Rocky Mountain Chapter and Colorado Solar and Storage Association CLE Event, Renewable Energy Siting and Development Permitting, Real Estate, and Regulatory Considerations for Utility-Scale Projects, February 2024
  • University of Texas Law Renewable Energy Law Essentials–Real Estate Issues for Large Loads, January 2023
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