Harris Daniel Sherman

Harris Daniel Sherman

Arnold & Porter LLP • Denver, CO
Energy UtilitiesEnergyPersonal InjuryReal Estate

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Contact

Email
Phone
(844) 405-4969
Address
370 17th St Ste 4400, Denver, CO, 80202-5608, US

Professional

About

Harris Sherman represents clients in a wide range of natural resource issues including energy (both renewable and nonrenewable), water development, water quality, public lands, Native American projects, outdoor recreation and skiing, forestry, mining, and agriculture. He has pioneered methods to streamline environmental review and permitting processes at the federal, state and local levels. He also has played a central role in major infrastructure and real estate projects throughout the country. Mr. Sherman was the head of Arnold & Porter's Denver Office from 1980 until 2000. Mr. Sherman served as Under Secretary for Natural Resources and the Environment for the US Department of Agriculture (2009-2013) where he oversaw the US Forest Service and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. He was the USDA representative on numerous White House councils and initiatives including the US Tourism Task Force, the Advisory Council for Historic Preservation, America's Great Outdoors, and the Steering Committee on Federal Infrastructure Permitting. During his career, he has twice served as Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources and a cabinet member under two Colorado governors. In these posts, Mr. Sherman oversaw Colorado's water, energy, forestry, mining, wildlife, parks, and state land programs. He also has served as Chairman of the Colorado Oil & Gas Commission, Chairman of the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission, and Chairman of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board. He has been Colorado's representative on a wide range of interstate commissions including the Western States Water Council, National Governors Association, and Western Governors' Association.

About Energy Utilities Law

Energy and utilities attorneys advise companies in the energy sector on regulatory compliance, transactions, and disputes. Common matters include regulatory compliance, energy transactions, utility disputes, renewable energy.

Credentials

Education
1967 Columbia University School of Law Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), N/A Colorado College Bachelor of Arts (B.A.),
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2017 AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2016 Champion of the Land, Colorado Open Lands Program 1984 Honorary Doctorate, Colorado College
Publications
2016 Energy Law360, Environmental Law360, Pennsylvania Law360, Product Liability Law360, and Trials Law360 Fracking Litigation Update: Despite Successful Pre-trial Motions, Pennsylvania Jury Awards Multi-Million Dollar Verdict 2016 The Real Estate Finance Journal Lessons In Defending Groundwater Contamination Cases 2015 The Denver Post Colorado’s Water Plan close, but not there yet 2014 The New York Times Paying for the Forest Fire Next Time
Associations
2000 - Present United States Supreme Court Member 2007 - 2009 Colorado Oil & Gas Commission Chairman 2007 - 2009 Colorado Water Quality Control Commission Chairman 2007 - 2009 Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Commission Chairman 2007 - 2009 Colorado Interbasin Compact Commission Chairman
Updated: Mar 08, 2026