Whitney A. Brown
About Whitney A. Brown
Whitney A. Brown is a lawyer based in Anchorage, AK and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Whitney A. Brown is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Appellate Practice
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Stoel Rives LLP
Education: University of California Los Angeles, J.D., graduated 2017, University of California Los Angeles, J.D., graduated 2017, University of California Los Angeles, J.D., graduated 2017, and University of California Los Angeles, J.D., graduated 2017
Location: Anchorage, AK
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Eric Fjelstad, a partner in the Environment, Energy & Resources practice, is managing partner of the Alaska office and leads the firm’s Alaska EER practice. His practice is focused on natural resources project development, defense of governmental and citizen enforcement actions, and compliance counseling. Eric’s project development is focused on due diligence and permitting of mining, oil and gas, energy, forestry, and heavy infrastructure projects. He regularly counsels Alask...
Karl’s practice emphasizes tax planning and advice, wills, trusts and probate administration, tax-exempt organizations, and Alaska Native law. Karl is a past president of the Anchorage Estate Planning Council, and he is a frequent speaker on federal and state tax issues, estate planning and probate, and other topics. He entered private practice in 2010 in Portland, Oregon, after receiving his LL.M. in taxation from New York University. Before attending NYU, Karl clerked for the Hon. Wal...
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