Sean McGuinness is one of two attorneys who has joined the Gaming Practice at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. McGuinness, a shareholder based in the firm’s Denver and Las Vegas offices, is a gaming regulatory practitioner with experience in the Nevada gaming industry.
“Sean’s previous in-house and government experience, notably as vice president and general counsel of The Resort at Summerlin and compliance director of the Mississippi Gaming Commission, adds a layer of unique experience that can only benefit our clients,” said Brian Duffy, chief executive officer of the firm.
McGuinness, who has more than 35 years of experience, advises commercial gaming operators, sports betting companies, tribal gaming entities and financial institutions in regulatory, licensing and compliance matters.
McGuinness also advises on cross-border gaming matters, is active in international gaming law organizations and presents and writes on regulatory issues. He is consistently ranked nationwide in the Chambers USA Guide for Gaming & Licensing and also handles FCC broadcast licensing and compliance for radio stations.
McGuinness earned his J.D., M.A., and B.A. from Drake University.
Greenberg Traurig has approximately 3,000 lawyers in 51 locations in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and Asia.