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About Michael
Biography
I represent domestic and international clients in securities, mergers and acquisitions, general corporate and business law, and the life sciences. I assist clients in initial and secondary public offerings, formation of joint ventures and ongoing compliance with state and federal securities laws. I also provide corporate governance and business advice to boards of directors and executive officers. I have authored articles on federal securities laws, Oregon corporations and securities law.
My clients include: adidas America, Acacia Venture Partners, Auctionpay, AVI BioPharma, Canterbury Park Capital, Celartem, Inc., Communication Intelligence Corp., Goldbrook Ventures, Inc., Kaiser Permanente Ventures, Pacific Crest Securities, Inc., Renewal Partners LP, Tag Oil Ltd. and Yamhill Valley Vineyards.
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Licensed in Washington for 20 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 43 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
1300 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 2300, Portland, OR, 97201-5630
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Experience
Honors
2010
Best Lawyers in America in Securities Law, Woodward-White, Inc.
2010
America's Leading Lawyers for Business in Corporate/M&A, Chambers USA
2009
America's Leading Lawyers for Business in Corporate/M&A, Chambers USA
2008
Oregon Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2008
America's Leading Lawyers for Business in Corporate/M&A, Chambers USA
2007
Oregon Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
2006
Oregon Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
Associations
2010 - Present
Oregon Biotechnology AssociationGeneral Counsel
2008 - Present
Oregon & SW Washington Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the CureDirector
2003 - Present
Software Association of OregonDirector, Executive Committee
Oregon State Bar
Member
Washington State Bar Association
Member
International Bar Association, Securities Law Committee
Member
American Bar Association, International Transactions Committee
Member
American Bar Association, Middle Market & Small Business Committee
Member
American Bar Association, Negotiated Transactions Committee
Member
American Bar Association, Securities Regulation Committee
Member
Friends of the Portland Center of the Performing Arts
Past President
2008 - 2009
Software Association of OregonChairman of the Board
Education
1982
Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
University of Michigan
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
Securities Section, British Columbia Branch of the Canadian Bar Association
Update on U.S. Securities Laws
2008
Rule 144 & 145 Amendments Teleconference
SEC Rule 144 and 145 Amendments
2008
Legal Strategies for Business Acquisitions 2008 CLE, British Columbia Branch of the Canadian Bar Association
Strategic Issues For Cross Border Transactions
Publications
2007
Portland Business Journal
Government funding boosts bioscience research
2005
Daily Journal of Commerce
Sarbanes-Oxley: End of the IPO for Oregon businesses?