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Steven Burt

Of Counsel
Salt Lake City

Steven Burt is an accomplished attorney and adviser whose experience includes more than eight years in-house at solar energy companies. Steve uses his background as a litigator, executive, and high-level adviser to advocate for and advise clients in litigation, government investigations, regulatory compliance, and government affairs. 

In addition, Steve helps companies build and enhance their compliance and risk management programs in consumer protection and other areas. He has experience managing companies’ responses to government investigations, primarily investigations by state attorneys general and consumer protection departments. Through this experience, Steve has developed deep familiarity with investigations: how they start, how they proceed, and how to settle them. His experience has also involved interacting with legislatures, executive agencies, and the judiciary.

Steve previously practiced litigation at Ballard Spahr from 2007 to 2016 before spending more than nine years in high-ranking, in-house roles at solar energy companies as compliance, regulatory, and public policy officer. Steve held roles of increasing responsibility at Vivint, Sunrun, and PosiGen, where he served as Chief Public Policy & Engagement Officer.

Professional Highlights

Pro Bono Experience

Steve has an active pro bono practice and has been recognized for his commitment and exceptional pro bono effort by Utah Legal Services, the Utah State Bar, the Pro Bono Initiative, the S.J. Quinney College of Law, and the Legal Services Corporation.

Recognition & Accomplishments

Distinguished Pro Bono Attorney: Utah Legal Services, the Utah State Bar, the Pro Bono Initiative, and the S.J. Quinney College of Law

Publications

"Attention: Oregon – Borrowers and Lenders Alike Following MERS Ruling Closely," HousingWire, February 2013

Co-author, "Troubleshooting Credit Card Data Policies," Law360, February 8, 2012

Credentials 

Education

University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law (J.D. 2007)

Brigham Young University (B.A. 2003)

Languages

Conversational in Spanish

Admissions

Utah