Sean R. Blixseth

Introduction

Based in Portland, Oregon, Sean R. Blixseth is a senior legal leader with nearly two decades of experience driving high-stakes initiatives at the intersection of global manufacturing and complex regulatory environments. Currently serving as Managing Senior Counsel for a Tier-1 global electronics and energy firm, Sean is recognized for his ability to orchestrate cross-functional teams and establish robust legal infrastructure for multi-billion dollar "greenfield" expansions.

Core Expertise

Infrastructure & Scaling: Lead legal driver for the orchestration of a $4.7B lithium-ion battery facility, managing the transition from strategic conception to operational readiness.Fiscal Governance: Architect of the Transactions Center of Excellence (CoE) for North America, standardizing deal governance and risk management across 11 diverse business divisions.Regulatory Strategy: Specialist in navigating the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and IRC §45X frameworks, proactively identifying strategies that have resulted in over $8.5M in cost-avoidance.

Cultural Fluency & Global Perspective

With a professional background rooted in Japanese corporate environments, Sean serves as a critical bridge between global HQ governance and U.S. operational execution. A graduate of the Panasonic LEAD Development Program and an alumnus of Waseda and Hokkaido Universities, he excels at navigating consensus-driven decision-making (Nemawashi) to align international stakeholders.

Professional Credentials

Admissions:
Active Member, Oregon State Bar (No. 090880) and State Bar of California (No. 246767).Education:
J.D. & Master of Intellectual Property, Commerce & Technology, UNH School of Law.B.A., Japanese & Anthropology | Portland State UniversityInternational Studies: Waseda University & Hokkaido University (Japan)Affiliations:
Member, Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC).

Thought Leadership

Speaker: Data-Driven Partnerships for Managing Spend – ACC Legal Ops Con 2025.Guest: Borrowing Tools from Project Management to Build Your In-House Legal Department – Semi-Interesting Podcast.

This is the official professional portfolio of Sean R. Blixseth. Professional standing and licensure can be verified via the Oregon and California State Bar directories using the BAR numbers provided above.