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My practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, corporate finance, securities regulations, secured financing and other general business matters. I enjoy working with my colleagues at Tonkon Torp to provide solutions to clients using a team-oriented approach, and I enjoy helping clients understand their legal needs and think strategically about how best to accomplish their goals.In addition to working with established businesses, I am actively engaged in Portland’s startup community and work with business owners and entrepreneurs in structuring their businesses, protecting their assets, and best positioning themselves to explore fundraising and investment opportunities – all while tackling any legal challenges that may come up in their routine business operations.

Tim is an attorney at Leonard Law Group LLC in the Bankruptcy Department. He has represented debtors, creditors, committees and trustees in some of the largest and most complex bankruptcy cases in the country. Notable matters have included, among others, the successful reorganization of a major satellite imaging company; obtaining a $45.5 million cash settlement in an avoidance action on behalf of a committee of unsecured creditors after extensive discovery, motion practice, briefing, and mediation; and obtaining full dismissal of all claims against a large hedge fund/co-defendant in a $1.1 billion avoidance action.. Tim's experience extends to all major aspects of bankruptcy law, including issues relating to:. Tim also has significant experience in general commercial litigation, including trademark, breach of contract, civil assault, and professional negligence cases.Before joining Sussman Shank LLP, Tim was an associate at Latham & Watkins LLP and another major law firm in New York City.

Jennifer attended the University of Oregon School of Law. During law school, she volunteered with organizations that assisted underserved populations, including Lane County Legal Aid, the Victim Rights Law Center, and was a family law attorney with The Commons, a local nonprofit. This gave her experience and knowledge needed to compassionately litigate difficult family situations.. Jennifer co-directed the Asian Pacific American Law Student Association, and served as a Frohnmayer Leadership Program Fellow.. Prior to her legal career, Jennifer ran her own company and helped manage other small businesses for the ten years. This experience gives her a keen sense to thoughtfully navigate legal issues that arise for her business and employment law clients.