Spencer Rojas

Spencer is an associate in the Taft’s Energy group. His practice includes a variety of permitting energy infrastructure, ratemaking proceedings, and power purchase agreements for renewable energy projects, such as solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems for public utilities, transmission owners, and private equity firms. He has also represented these entities on regulated and non-regulated transactional matters. In addition to his energy-related work, Spencer represents telecommunications companies on regulatory compliance matters.

Spencer currently sits on the Minnesota State Bar Association’s Energy and Public Utilities Law Section board, and is Taft’s member representative to Twin Cities Diversity in Practice. He regularly presents and writes on ethics related to professional engineering licensure.

Speeches

• Upcoming Co-Presenter, “Emerging Issues in Professional Engineering Ethics,” National Society of Professional Engineers (Aug. 6, 2026).
• Upcoming Co-Presenter, “Workability Wednesday: Board of Ethical Review 2025 Case Review and Discussion,” National Society of Professional Engineers (May 13, 2026).
• Co-Presenter, “Workability Wednesday: Board of Ethical Review Fall 2024 Case Review and Discussion,” National Society of Professional Engineers (Oct. 22, 2025).
• Co-Presenter, “Professional Engineering Ethics in Action: Practical Decision-Making,” National Society of Professional Engineers (Aug. 8, 2025).
• Speaker, “Navigating Ethical Dilemmas: Insights from NSPE Board of Ethical Review Cases,” National Society of Professional Engineers (April 25, 2025).
• Speaker, “Board of Ethical Review: Case Review and Discussion,” National Society of Professional Engineers (March 12, 2025).

Publications

• Upcoming Co-Author, “The Evolution of the NSPE Code of Ethics,” National Society of Professional Engineers Magazine (2026).
• Co-Author, “Citicorp Center: Engineering Innovation, Risk Discovery, and Ethical Reflection,” National Society of Professional Engineers Magazine (2026).
• Co-Author, “Professional Liability Trends: Looking Ahead for 2026,” National Society of Professional Engineers Magazine (2026).
• Co-Author, “Engineering Ethics and Antitrust Law,” National Society of Professional Engineers Magazine (2025).
• Co-Author, “Structural Integrity At Risk: The Lessons of Harmon Tower and Champlain Towers South,” National Society of Professional Engineers Magazine (2025).
• Co-Author, “Navigating Ethical Responsibilities Amidst Evolving Regulations,” National Society of Professional Engineers Magazine (2024).