Bobby Dishell is General Counsel of Cloudbreak Energy Partners, a national developer of distributed and utility-scale solar and storage projects. Prior to this, Bobby was a real estate attorney at a prominent Denver law firm, where he advised clients on transactional matters including industrial acquisition, disposition, development, and work related to multifamily assets. Bobby also guided his clients through advanced energy matters including building energy efficiency retrofits, solar and wind leasing and development, and planning for and meeting regulatory requirements to reduce building energy use. He also served as a publicly elected official, overseeing Denver's transit agency with an annual operating budget of over $1.2B. As part of his board service, he revamped the audit committee and function, helped pass zero fare for youth, served as a trustee for the pension and defined contribution plans, and served on the Board's executing committee.
He regularly writes and speaks on topics related to real estate, advanced energy, and ESG. Bobby was recognized in the Denver Business Journal's 2023 40 Under 40 list, he is recognized in Colorado Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2023 and 2024, in Best Lawyers Colorado Ones to Watch 2024, in ColoradoBiz's list of Top 25 Most Influential Young Professionals, and he was recognized as one of five to be an Up and Coming Lawyer by Law Week Colorado in 2021. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, his master's degree from John Hopkins University, and his law degree from the University of Colorado.
Bobby is passionate about working with the built environment to reduce emissions and increase resiliency. Outside of work, you can find Bobby at your local brewery or trying a new restaurant around town, up in the mountains, or with his family.
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Mon May 12
10:30 AM — 10:50 AM (GMT-07:00) Mountain Time
ULI Learning Course Preview: Real Estate Development from the Legal Perspective
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Have you ever wondered what real estate attorneys do on a day-to-day basis to support real estate development? Real estate attorneys serve as legal advisors and advocates for their clients, helping them navigate the complexities of real estate development and risk management, and helping projects get across the finish line. This session will highlight the key themes in ULI Learning's new course from the attorneys who lead it.