Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
Coauthored Washington State House Bill 1794 to allow intellectual property licensing agreements in the cannabis industry. Testified in support of the bill, worked on drafts and amendments of the bill with stakeholders and state staff. Counseled clients in subsequently entering such agreements, compliance, and submission to Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board.
Obtained favorable outcome on behalf of energy client in response to a notice letter, resulting in a state regulatory agency working collaboratively with the client.
Securities Offerings
- Represented a private equity company in a minority investment in a Tennessee corporation.
- Represented an Oregon winery in a preferred stock offering.
- Represented a Texas bank holding company in an initial public offering.
- Represented the underwriters in an initial public offering of a Georgia bank holding company.
Homeowners’ Association Governance. Advised homeowners’ associations and individual homeowners on numerous governance issues, including enforcement of covenants and rules, amendments to declarations of covenants and restrictions, violation of tree preservation requirements, compliance with state law, and board fiduciary obligations.
Represented national telecommunication provider in an appeal challenging agency procurement process under Washington law.
Co-authored Washington State House Bill 2000, which authorized the state to enter into cannabis compacts with Washington tribes. Lobbied for passage of the bill, worked on drafts and amendments of the bill with tribal and state staff. Bill passed 46-0 in the Senate and 79-17 in the House.
Advised higher education institution on policy and underlying process documents, as well as navigating investigations and grievance processes, under Title IX regulations.
Negotiated walk-away agreement among MEP subcontractor, general contractor, and owner of hospital after subcontractor on expansion project improperly used equipment, sending construction debris into operating hospital. Avoided litigation and project delay by finding and negotiating options to full termination of contractor or subcontractor.
Drafted legislation related to social equity programs, out of state ownership, and other Washington state reform efforts.