Tyson Kade has an extensive record representing clients before federal agencies and in federal district and appellate courts on a broad range of natural resources and energy law matters. He provides strategic counsel on permitting, compliance, and liability issues under major environmental statutes, including the Endangered Species Act (ESA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), and Clean Water Act (CWA).

Known for his deep regulatory insights, Tyson advises private and public clients on compliance permitting strategies for linear infrastructure, industrial manufacturing, hydropower, oil and gas, water resources, and other projects. He also counsels fishing and seafood entities on Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act matters related to West Coast and North Pacific fisheries.

In Alaska, Tyson advises clients, including Alaska Native corporations, Tribes, and municipal governments, on a wide range of economic and resource development issues, domestic and international management of subsistence species and food sovereignty, and regulatory and permitting compliance associated with the utilization of federal and state lands.

Tyson serves as the firm's Deputy General Counsel.

Education

University of Washington School of Law J.D., with honors, 2006
Articles Editor, Washington Law Review

Duke University M.E.M., 2000

Davidson College B.S., 1996