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Paul A. Swegle
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Biography
Entrepreneurial, revenue-driving general counsel, trusted advisor, and experienced leader who enjoys collaborating to innovate and create. GC/CLO to companies in healthcare, fintech, e-commerce, SaaS, and retail tech. Former SEC/DOJ.
Practice Areas
11
Practice Areas
Corporate and Incorporation
15%
38 years | 1 case
Contracts and Agreements
10%
32 years
Intellectual Property
10%
26 years | 1 case
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Licensed in Washington for 37 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1988
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Paul A. Swegle's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2014
Kicks Ass
I've worked several firms and various business attorneys in the city and no one can touch the level of expertise, efficiency, professionalism, and overall value that Paul Swegle brings to our organization.
Posted by Jeff | September 7, 2009
Jeff Seely, former Chairman and CEO, ShareBuilder Corpoation
Paul served as in-house General Counsel while I was CEO of ShareBuilder up until its sale in 2007. He continues to serve as its GC today. He has an excellent grasp of legal principles across a broad range of areas, with particularly high level of knowledge in securities law, corporate finance, paten...
Paul A. Swegle's Lawyer Endorsements
"Paul is a great attorney - he is experienced, has a wide breadth of experience and knowledge, and is zealous. He also is not afraid to tell his clients the harsh reality of a situation and keep them off the rocks. When I need expertise for my corporate clients, especially in regards to stock options, mergers and acquisitions, or internal conflict, Paul is the lawyer I consult."
"Recently I worked with Paul on legal education seminars for large audiences. Paul sharpened my ability to present in my fields of expertise, for which I am especially grateful. I gladly endorse Paul as an attorney, presenter, educator, and leader."
"It's been my honor to work as outside counsel for Paul's company, Sharebuilder, for nearly 10 years. He is a friendly, patient, experienced, insightful General Counsel, a dream client, and a true asset to the company he serves."
James Kraft
Corporate and incorporation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2012
Corporate Counsel of the Year, Puget Sound Business Journal
1985
Phi Beta Kappa,
Work Experience
2016 - Present
General Counsel, Observa, Inc.
2012 - Present
General Counsel, Newyu, Inc.
2000 - 2012
Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, ShareBuilder Corporation
1996 - 2000
Director, Law, Plum Creek Timber, Inc.
1994 - 1996
Attorney Advisor, U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission, Division of Corporation Finance
1990 - 1992
Special Assistant United States Attorney, Department of Justice
1988 - 1994
Staff Attorney, U.S. Securities & Exchange Commisison, Enforcement Division
Associations
2010 - Present
Alliance for Pioneer SquareBoard Member
2007 - Present
Bellevue Community College Foundation BoardBoard Member
2006 - Present
Washington Lawyers for the ArtsMember
2006 - Present
Financial Services Committee of the Association of Corporate CounselExecutive Committee
2011 - 2012
Corporate Counsel Section of the Washington State BarChair Elect
2007 - 2007
University of Washington School of Law Professional Mentors ProgramProfessional Mentor
2006 - 2006
Rules of Professional Conduct Committee of the Washington State BarMember
2005 - 2008
Association of Corporate CounselMember
1988 - 2008
American Bar AssociationMember
Education
1988
University of Washington School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
University of Washington
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Crowdfunding and Private/Angel Investments in 2012
Crowdfunding Under the JOBS Act
2012
Corporate Counsel Section And Business Law Section Eastern Washington CLE and Networking Event
Ethics for In-House Counsel
2011
Corporate Counsel Institute
Co-chair
2009
The Role of In-house Counsel
The Role of In-house Counsel
2009
Preventing Harassment in the Workplace
Preventing Harassment in the Workplace
2009
Corporate Counsel Institute
Ethics for In-house Counsel
2009
Contract Drafting and Negotiation
Contract Drafting and Negotiation
2009
10th Annual Venture Capital Financing
Successful companies that were formed and/or made it through the last tech bust, and what we can learn from them
2008
Corporate Counsel Section Mini-CLE
Getting the Most from Outside Counsel
2008
Broker-Dealer Compliance Training
Broker-Dealer Legal and Compliance Overview
2007
Corporate Counsel University
Ethics for In-House Counsel
2007
Association of Corporate Counsel Annual Meeting
Working with Auditors
2007
2007 Corporate Counsel Institute
Ethics for In-House Counsel
2006
Washington Lawyers for the Arts
Contract Basics for Artists and Their Counsel
2006
Association of Corporate Counsel, Financial Services Committee
Fighting Fraud with Civil Litigation and Criminal Prosecution
2006
American Institute of Architects Pressional Education Series
Contract Drafting and Negotiation for Non-Lawyers
2006
26th Annual Northwest Securities Institute
Litigation after Sarbanes-Oxley
Publications
2007
Contract Drafting and Negotiation for Business Professionals
Contract Drafting and Negotiation for Business Professionals
Languages
English