Sarah C. Clarke

Sarah Clarke is an energy transaction attorney who supports the development, financing, and sale of renewable energy projects. Sarah’s practice focuses on drafting and negotiating project development agreements, loan and financing documents, and other key commercial contracts, as well as overseeing contract compliance and asset management for renewable energy portfolios. Sarah regularly advises on solar project sale transactions and supports clean energy investment activities, bringing a practical, business-oriented perspective informed by prior in-house and industry experience.

Prior to joining Stoel Rives, Sarah served as corporate counsel for a clean energy developer, where she advised on project development and transactional matters for renewable energy assets. She also held roles supporting community-scale renewable energy projects, ESG-focused investment initiatives, and energy-related public policy and advocacy, providing her with a well-rounded understanding of the legal, commercial, and regulatory considerations facing clean energy clients.

Education

Mitchell Hamline College of Law, J.D., 2020; Dean’s List; Presidential Scholarship

University of Minnesota, B.A., Political Science/History, 2010; Dean’s List

Admissions

Minnesota

• Represented the developer in the repowering of a 20MW wind facility in Jackson County, Minnesota.
• Represented the developer in the development and sale of numerous solar projects, from community to utility-scale.
• Represented the developer in royalty agreement financing structures and various project financing structures.
• Assisted with drafting and negotiation of project development, financing, and other commercial agreements for solar and wind energy projects.
• Supported solar project sale transactions, including due diligence and transaction document review.
• Assisted with loan and financing documentation for renewable energy projects.
• Supported contract tracking and compliance throughout the project lifecycle for clean energy assets.
• Advised internal and external teams on transactional issues related to clean energy investment and portfolio management activities.

• CALI Excellence Award for Highest Grade: Advocacy

Professional

• Minnesota State Bar Association, Public Utilities Section Member, 2024–present
• Minnesota State Bar Association; Environmental, Natural Resources, and Energy Law Section Member; 2023–present

Civic

• MacPhail Center for Music, Board Member, 2025–present
• Great Minnesota Schools, Changemakers Fellow, 2024–2025
• National Council of Jewish Women – Minnesota, Board Member, 2019–2022