Overview

Donovan represents financial institutions, project sponsors, and developers in the financing, development, and sale of large-scale renewable energy projects with a focus on tax-equity financings.

Prior to practicing law, Donovan served in the U.S. Navy Reserves as a Second Class Petty Officer with Coastal Riverine Squadron 11, drilling out of Seal Beach, California. During his service, he earned the Global War on Terrorism service medal and has since been honorably discharged.

Credentials

Education

  • University of California, Berkeley School of Law, J.D., Business Law Certificate, 2021 (Articles Editor, Berkeley Business Law Journal)
  • University of California, Berkeley, B.A., English, 2018

Admissions

  • California
News & Achievements

Deals & Cases

Vinson & Elkins Advises GridStor on Financing of 100 MW White Tank Battery Energy Storage Project in Arizona

Vinson & Elkins advised GridStor in connection with the financing of White Tank, a 100 MW / 400 MWh stand-alone …

October 28, 2026

October 28, 2026 • 1-minute read

Deals & Cases

Vinson & Elkins Advises GridStor, LLC on Financing Transactions for Utility-Scale Battery Storage Project in Texas

Vinson & Elkins LLP advised GridStor, LLC and its affiliates, as sponsor, in a tax equity financing of the Gunnar …

October 9, 2026

October 9, 2026 • 1-minute read