Ryan Cox

Ryan Cox is an associate in Fredrikson & Byron’s Energy & Natural Resources and Commercial Law groups in Minneapolis.

Professional Experience

Prior to joining Fredrikson, Ryan worked in the General Counsel’s office of a nationally recognized regional utility holding company, where he gained unique insight into Minnesota Public Utilities Commission regulatory proceedings, municipal energy grids, critical infrastructure land and easement disputes, and renewable energy initiatives.

Ryan currently advises utilities, independent power producers, transmission companies, and pipeline companies on siting, routing, permitting, and other regulatory matters before the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission and other federal, state, and local agencies. His recent work includes obtaining permits for over 500 MW of battery storage, 400 MW of solar, and 300 MW of wind in Minnesota, as well as complex transmission projects (345 kV, 161 kV) and CO₂ pipeline projects.

Professional Memberships

• American Bar Association
• Minnesota State Bar Association
• Hennepin County Bar Association
• National Black Lawyers

Publications

Ryan has authored several articles for the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Bench and Bar magazine, including:

• Co-Author, “Minnesota State Fire Marshal Finding Triggers the PFAS Firefighting Foam Ban at Airports,” Bench & Bar of Minnesota, Minnesota State Bar Association, November 2025
• Co-Author, "EPA Finalization of PFAS Water Quality Criteria Paves the Way for State Water Quality Standards," Bench & Bar of Minnesota, Minnesota State Bar Association, January/February 2025
• Co-Author, “Updated Soil Lead Guidance for CERCLA Sites and RCRA Corrective Action Facilities,” Bench & Bar of Minnesota, Minnesota State Bar Association, March 2024
• Co-Author, "Minnesota District Court Stays Challenge to Minnesota’s Vehicle Emissions Standards," Bench & Bar of Minnesota, Minnesota State Bar Association, December 2023