Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
Drafted and advised public port entity on successful multimillion-dollar equipment purchase and custom construction contract with Chinese company, including import and payment issues.
Assist real estate franchisor in acquisitions of various franchisee businesses.
Helped negotiate and draft memoranda of agreements (MOA) between Washington tribes and the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board related to liquor licensing in Indian country and related tax issues.
Represented Pacific Northwest bank holding company in $40 million subordinated debt offering, including review of offering materials and transaction documents, preparation of securities compliance documents, assistance with closing documents, and registration of exchange offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Assisted public clients with implementation of programs to encourage contracts and subcontracts to minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, emerging small businesses, disadvantaged businesses, and service-disabled veteran businesses.
Defended private university against claims from former students alleging race discrimination and harassment by faculty member.
Represented general contractor in defending claims arising from construction of condominium complex, including negotiating issues arising from CCIP wrap coverage.
Prepared Human Resources and Tax/Social Benefits Framework Agreement for U.S. private university’s relationship with U.K. company to allow U.K. company to hire and secondments temporary employees for U.S. university in a variety of countries, including preparation of individual foreign employee employment contracts.
Assist international cruise line company with multi-state liquor licensing.