Greenberg Traurig Continues to Broaden Rising Gaming Practice with Sean McGuinness and Danielle Oberlander Silvestri | Information

DENVER and LAS VEGAS – Feb. 9, 2026 – Global regulation agency Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues to develop its Gaming Practice with the addition of Sean McGuinness as a shareholder and Danielle Oberlander Silvestri as an affiliate. McGuinness is predicated in each the Denver and Las Vegas places of work; he joins the agency from Butler Snow LLP. Oberlander Silvestri is predicated within the Las Vegas workplace.

McGuinness and Oberlander Silvestri are gaming regulatory practitioners with expertise within the Nevada gaming trade. McGuinness has a distinguished profession spanning greater than 35 years throughout varied U.S. jurisdictions. He advises industrial gaming operators, sports activities betting firms, tribal gaming entities, and monetary establishments in regulatory, licensing, and compliance issues.

McGuinness additionally handles gaming cross-border issues and is an energetic member of worldwide gaming regulation organizations, in addition to a frequent presenter and creator on gaming regulatory subjects. He has been persistently ranked nationwide within the Chambers USA Guide for Gaming & Licensing. In addition to gaming regulatory work, McGuinness has expertise in communications regulation, dealing with FCC broadcast licensing and compliance issues for U.S. radio stations.

“As our firm’s Gaming Practice has continued to grow, it made tremendous sense to bring Sean and Danielle on board. We are so fortunate to have them join us and bring their skills and experience to our wonderful team,” Edward R. Winkofsky, chair of the worldwide Gaming Practice, and Erica L. Okerberg, vice chair of the apply, stated in a joint assertion.

“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,” stated Brian L. Duffy, chief government officer of Greenberg Traurig. “The addition of Sean and Danielle further demonstrates our commitment to being the premier law firm for gaming clients navigating the evolving regulatory landscape.”

“I am excited to join Greenberg Traurig, a firm that combines deep regulatory knowledge with a truly global platform and a strong Nevada presence,” stated McGuinness. “The gaming industry faces unprecedented change as technology evolves and regulations shift to accommodate those changes. I look forward to helping clients capitalize on opportunities and overcome challenges in this dynamic market, working alongside Ed, Erica, and other top legal minds in gaming.”

McGuinness earned a J.D., an M.A., and a B.A. from Drake University. He is admitted to apply regulation in Colorado, Iowa, Mississippi, and Nevada. Oberlander Silvestri earned a J.D. from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas William S. Boyd School of Law and a B.A. from Grinnell College. She is admitted to apply regulation in Nevada.