MINNEAPOLIS (October 19, 2009) - International law firm Dorsey & Whitney LLP announced today that John Seymour is joining its Minneapolis office as an Of Counsel.

Previously, Mr. Seymour was Executive Director, Wind Energy Development for NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, a subsidiary of FPL Group and the largest producer of wind and solar energy in the United States. Most recently, he successfully developed a 215 mile, 345 kV transmission line in support of wind energy projects in West Texas. Mr. Seymour has also led the acquisition and/or development of 400 megawatts of wind energy projects in Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Wyoming and Oregon, as well as the development of a substantial pipeline of additional projects throughout the western United States.

Mr. Seymour received a B.S. from the University of Maryland University College and a J.D. from Columbia University School of Law in 1991. He began his legal career as an associate with White & Case in New York before joining Dorsey as an associate in 1994.

Marianne D. Short, Dorsey’s Managing Partner, said: “John has exceptional experience in the renewable energy industry, both as a lawyer and on the business side. He understands well the challenges and opportunities of that industry and is an excellent addition to Dorsey’s Energy practice. We are very pleased that he has rejoined our Firm.”

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