- Corporate LawAmanda is the Senior Paralegal located in the Portland office and assists all attorneys with various corporate, securities and IP matters. Her over 30 years of experience working in house for tech and consumer goods companies, as well as with a sole practitioner and various mid-size law firms, has enabled her to gain expertise in assisting with initial public offerings, private placement and debt offerings, formations, corporate and securities compliance, stock option plans, investor relations, patent and trademark matters, and other business matters.
- Mergers and AcquisitionsTim joined as an associate at the firm’s Portland office in 2021. His areas of practice include corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and advising early-stage companies regarding capital financings, intellectual property matters, and exit opportunities. Prior to his legal career, Tim worked in business management for touring musicians.
- Business TransactionsInna Efimchik has a corporate and securities practice, focusing on emerging growth companies and venture capital firms. Her practice includes general corporate and securities counseling, venture capital financings and other investment transactions, commercial transactions, and mergers and acquisitions.
- Intellectual Property
- Employment ContractSome employees may be entitled, whether by contract or by law, to receive severance packages during a layoff. Be sure to review your employment contracts and relevant laws to ensure compliance.
- Employment LitigationShe also brings a strong background in employment law and particularly enjoys working with employers to navigate challenging employment issues on the front end to minimize legal risk and avoid litigation. This includes developing and drafting policies and handbooks unique to the needs of each business, addressing employee leave and disability compliance, and evaluating potential terminations. Heather has experience conducting workplace investigations for private and public employers to assess allegations of sexual harassment, discrimination, and other policy violations. She previously litigated employment matters in state and federal court, which provides insight into legal risk and compliance considerations for her current clients.
- Severance AgreementIn addition, many employers choose to offer severance packages to departing employees when not required. A severance package benefits both the employee and the employer as it will include additional financial compensation and may also cover extended healthcare options, paid time off to conduct a job search, resources to assist with a job search, any unpaid vacation time, and more and can help minimize the risk of legal claims from former employees.
- Sexual Harassment
- Tax LawMeredith advises both buyers and sellers in transactions involving mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, joint ventures and various other M&A matters including cross-border transactions. Meredith has an LLM in Taxation and advises clients on corporate tax structure and international tax planning.