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Phillips Lytle Expands Data Centers Practice Team

In response to the burgeoning demands within the data center industry, Phillips Lytle LLP has made significant expansions to its Data Centers Practice Team. This strategic move aims to enhance the firm's capacity to support clients throughout the intricate processes associated with data center development, operation, and management.

Headquartered in Buffalo, New York, Phillips Lytle LLP is recognized for its legal prowess and commitment to serving a diverse clientele, including Fortune 1000 firms and startups. The firm's recent expansion is aimed at providing tailored solutions to the unique challenges faced by data center operators, developers, and investors nationwide.

As part of this initiative, Phillips Lytle has welcomed E. Barlow Keener, a well-respected attorney specialized in telecommunications and privacy law. Mr. Keener's extensive expertise in data center transactions, fiber acquisition, and regulatory compliance further bolsters the team's capabilities, positioning Phillips Lytle as a premier choice for legal counsel in the ever-evolving digital infrastructure landscape.

Managing Partner Douglas W. Dimitroff emphasizes the firm's commitment to adapting alongside the industry. "We are expanding our teams and attracting top talent to ensure that we can provide clients with the expertise and guidance they need to successfully navigate complex projects," he stated. This sentiment reflects the firm's proactive approach in addressing the rapidly evolving demands of the data center sector.

The expanded Data Centers Practice Team combines a wealth of knowledge across several legal disciplines—Real Estate, Land Use, Permitting and Zoning, Telecommunications, Energy, Environmental Law, Artificial Intelligence, Data Privacy, and Cybersecurity. This multidisciplinary approach allows the team to offer comprehensive support to clients at every stage of data center projects.

Key members of the expanding team include:

• - David E. Bronston, Special Counsel
• - Anna Mercado Clark, Partner and Chief Information Security Officer
• - Douglas W. Dimitroff, Managing Partner
• - Dennis W. Elsenbeck, Head of Energy and Sustainability
• - Matthew J. Fitzgerald, Senior Associate
• - David P. Flynn, Partner
• - Bruce T. Frankiewich, Special Counsel
• - Asaf Hahami, Partner
• - Lindsey E. Haubenreich, Partner
• - Joseph P. Heins, Special Counsel
• - Adam D. Herron, Associate
• - E. Barlow Keener, Special Counsel
• - Diana E. Konik, Associate
• - Timothy P. Moriarty, Partner
• - Kimberly R. Nason, Partner

Recognized by Chambers USA and Legal 500, the attorneys at Phillips Lytle have been instrumental in various high-profile data center projects across the country. Their accomplishments include the acquisition of edge data centers in 14 states and the successful $30 million sale of a multitenant colocation facility in Philadelphia. The firm has also played a crucial role in developing major hyperscale and Tier 3 data centers.

These industry-focused endeavors illustrate Phillips Lytle's commitment to navigating complex transactions, regulatory frameworks, and operational issues that impact their clients. The team emphasizes the importance of drafting essential documents like master service agreements and colocation license agreements while ensuring compliance with state and local regulatory requirements.

With increasing global pressures on data center developers to meet community priorities and sustainability goals, the insights and guidance offered by Phillips Lytle's Data Centers Practice Team have never been more critical. Mr. Keener himself expressed his enthusiasm about joining the team, stating, "As demand for data centers continues to grow, I look forward to collaborating with this exceptional group on projects that are not just legally driven but also impactful in their community context." This holistic approach is what sets Phillips Lytle apart from other legal firms.

For those interested in learning more about Phillips Lytle's Data Centers Team and the innovative strategies they employ to facilitate digital infrastructure projects, further information can be found at phillipslytle.com/data-centers. This expansion reflects not just a commitment to growth, but to the values of service, adaptability, and excellence that are the cornerstone of Phillips Lytle LLP's practice.