Monday, April 30, 2018

Bray Dohrwardt: Early Experience at Oppenheimer, Wolff & Donnelly


Long before what has become a successful tenure at Direct Energy, experienced attorney and executive Bray Dohrwardt was an associate at the law firm of Oppenheimer, Wolff & Donnelly, LLP (now Fox Rothschild). Fresh out of law school, Dohrwardt joined the Minnesota-based firm as attorney within the Business Litigation and Administrative Law Sections.

As Associate Attorney with Oppenheimer, Wolff & Donnelly from 2001 to 2004, Bray Dohrwardt was routinely provided work generally reserved for more senior attorneys; the result of having demonstrated a solid, determined work ethic, as well as a strong aptitude and passion for the law and for client representation. His workload often consisted of participating in administrative and court hearings, trials, arbitrations and appeals, oral arguments and motion practice, legal strategy sessions and more.

During his tenure with the Firm, Dohrwardt enjoyed many notable opportunities, including the chance to serve on state, regional and national defense teams representing medical device manufacturers facing numerous product liability claims.


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Thursday, April 19, 2018

Bray Dohrwardt: Expert Handling of Complex Legal Issues

Currently, Bray Dohrwardt serves as the Head of the North American Business Legal Department at Direct Energy; an expanding and highly-competitive energy company and the largest energy and home services provider in North America. As Vice President, Managing Counsel of North American Business, Dohrwardt offers the value of skilled leadership, guidance and solutions to the complex issues faced by the company and his department.

An adept attorney and corporate executive, Bray Dohrwardt handles a full range of legal issues facing his firm, including:

Risk Management and Risk Reduction

As Managing Counsel, Dohrwardt is responsible for setting overall compliance strategy and policy. He also serves as between the company and any auditing agencies.
Day-to-Day Business Operations and Long-Term Company Growth.
Dohrwardt serves as a key member of multiple executive teams that oversee every aspect of Direct Energy’s operations and business development.

Disputes, Litigation and Administrative Hearings

To date, Mr. Bray Dohrwardt has served as counsel during various business disputes now valued at more than $1 billion that are or were pending before courts at both the state and federal levels, as well as those before administrative agencies.