Daniel H. Stewart

Daniel H. Stewart

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Background

Known for problem-solving and a steady hand. Strong reputation with stakeholders, public servants and elected officials across Nevada and the ideological and political spectrums. Draws on experience as a litigator to navigate policy issues.

Daniel Stewart represents clients before government agencies, boards and commissions, and in state and federal courts, providing counsel on corporate, gaming, election and administrative law, government relations and eminent domain issues. Most recently, Daniel served as chief strategy officer for Gov. Steve Sisolak (D-NV), working hand-in-hand with Nevada’s elected leaders to provide strategic guidance for the state. He has a vast network across multiple state agencies and is a well-respected liaison to numerous executive branch agencies and departments across Nevada. Daniel has a strong background in commercial, constitutional and administrative litigation. He has also practiced extensively in political and election law, and has broad experience in administrative law and appeals, ballot initiatives and constitutional amendments. 

In addition to his work with Gov. Sisolak, Daniel served as chief counsel for former Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval (R-NV) providing legal counsel to Gov. Sandoval and senior staff. Before becoming chief counsel, Daniel represented many of Nevada’s elected leaders, including the governor, U.S. senator, lieutenant governor, attorney general and Nevada Republican Senate and Assembly caucuses. He served both the speaker of the Assembly and the majority leader as general counsel and chief policy advisor. Additionally, Daniel represented two presidential campaigns in Nevada as lead counsel.

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Credentials

Education

J.D., 2008, University of Chicago

M.A., 2005, University of Wisconsin – Madison

B.A., 2001, Brigham Young University

Admissions

Nevada