Partner
CurrentI have over two decades of experience in working with entrepreneurs and management teams of start-up and later-stage ventures across a broad spectrum of Pacific Northwest industry groups including consumer brands, apparel, footwear, entertainment and technology. Currently, I lead the firm’s consumer brands practice group and work frequently with clients on key strategic issues including angel, venture and private equity financings, debt financings and strategic partnerships. Additionally, I have extensive experience in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, complex technology transfers and intellectual property matters.I'm a frequent presenter to industry and trade groups on topics related to entrepreneurship, angel and venture investing, corporate leadership and building effective management teams. Also, I serve in a number of leadership roles with organizations that support entrepreneurs and emerging growth companies in Oregon and throughout the Pacific Northwest.