Ryan R. Waterman

Ryan Waterman is a CEQA, renewable energy, and water quality attorney. He represents housing, commercial, and renewable energy projects from entitlement, including litigation. Mr. Waterman has permitted nearly 700 megawatts of wind, solar, and battery energy storage projects throughout California. He is trusted by more than 20 entities to solve complex water quality issues.

Mr. Waterman graduated from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law in 2003, where he also earned a Masters of City Planning degree. He clerked for the Hon. Jeanne E. Scott in the Central District of Illinois before beginning private practice in San Diego in 2005. Mr. Waterman joined Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP in 2015, after previously working at Latham & Watkins LLP and Stoel Rives LLP.

Mr. Waterman is chair of the Board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County and has been recognized for his contributions to mentoring children in San Diego County. He also serves on Brownstein's pro bono committee and has been recognized several times throughout his career for outstanding pro bono service.