Securities/Fraud:
Represented the Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund (OPERF) in securities fraud litigation against AIG, which resulted in $8 million settlement on behalf of OPERF.  Prior to settlement, successfully had the case remanded to state court after AIG removed to federal court, and subsequently defeated AIG's motion to dismiss OPERF's claims on constitutional and other grounds.

Broker/Dealer Claims:
Represents individual and institutional investors in actions before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) against investment advisors, brokers and broker/dealers.  Obtained favorable settlements on behalf of investors.

Represents select investment advisors, brokers and broker/dealers in FINRA actions brought by investors.

Shareholder and Partnership Disputes:
Represented shareholders and partners in disputes of various size concerning business such as a private equity management firm, a law firm, and a real estate business.

Trade Secrets/Duty of Loyalty:
Currently represents a sportswear company in litigation against a former employee and a competitor concerning claims for theft of trade secrets and breach of the duty of loyalty.

Non-Competition/Non-Solicitation:
Obtained a settlement on behalf of a national broker/dealer in an action against former brokers and their new employer for violation of non-competition and non-solicitation agreements and theft of trade secrets.

Breach of Contract/Covenant of Good Faith:
Currently represents a public irrigation district as co-counsel in litigation asserting claims for damages suffered by the client as a result of the negligent operation of a power plant in Oregon.

Defended the United States Golf Association in action brought by an amateur golfer alleging breach of contract, breach of duty of good faith and fair dealing, and statutory violations arising out of the USGA's decision to rescind the golfer's amateur status.  Successfully defeated plaintiff's motion for temporary restraining order and motion for a preliminary injunction, after which plaintiff eventually dismissed his claims with prejudice.

Represented a technology consulting company in a dispute with the City of Portland arising out of a major software integration and implementation project.

Represented a technology consulting company in a dispute with a subcontractor.

White Collar Criminal and Civil Investigations:
Represented corporate and individual clients in investigations by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Securities Exchange Commission involving allegations such as stock option back-dating and violations of the Federal Corrupt Practices Act.

Appellate:
Submitted an amicus curiae brief on behalf of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association in support of an application for review to the Oregon Supreme Court.

Pro Bono:
Obtained asylum in the United States on behalf of a client from Chechnya.