Author Description
Ryan Smith is Of Counsel with Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck in Washington, DC, where his practice focuses on water law, natural resources litigation, endangered species law, Indian water settlements, and government relations. Mr. Smith previously served as a senior legislative advisor to US Senate Minority Whip, Jon Kyl (R-AZ), on tribal and natural resources issues, including water. Prior to joining Senator Kyl’s staff, Ryan was Deputy Counsel for the Arizona Department of Water Resources. There, he represented the State of Arizona in connection with Indian water settlements, Colorado River issues, and surface and groundwater management. Mr. Smith received his undergraduate and law degrees from Arizona State University.
