Gordon E. Crim
Shareholder
crimg@lanepowell.com
503.778.2143
Areas of Practice
Gordon focuses his practice on the representation of public and private business corporations and
financial institutions, with an emphasis on business transactions, corporate finance, securities and
general corporate law.
He concentrates his practice on community banks, with significant experience in formation of de
novo institutions, holding companies and special-purpose entities; capital raising; securities law
compliance, including proxy solicitation, tender offers, trading restrictions, and reporting and
disclosure obligations; mergers and acquisitions; regulatory compliance and enforcement matters;
corporate governance and executive compensation matters; and general corporate representation.
Gordon’s practice involves substantial interaction with state and federal banking regulatory
authorities concerning bank charter and deposit insurance applications, regulatory review of mergers,
acquisitions and other corporate transactions, and regulatory enforcement actions.
Gordon’s representation of other business clients emphasizes corporate organization, ongoing general
corporate matters, mergers and acquisitions, securities law compliance and capital formation,
including private placements and SEC registered public securities offerings.
Professional Experience
Foster Pepper LLP/Roberts Kaplan LLP
Partner (2001-2010)
Associate (1993-2000)
Summer Associate (1992)
Drexel Burnham Lambert, Account Executive (1984-1988)
Admitted to Practice
Oregon
Washington
Academics
Northwestern School of Law, Lewis and Clark College (J.D., cum laude, 1993)
Stanford University (B.A., 1977)
Practice Group and Specialty Team Memberships
Business
Corporate Finance and Securities
Finance and Banking
Financial Institutions
Mergers and Acquisitions
Publications
“Golden Parachute or Lead Balloon? Recognizing Risks of Severance Agreements,” Community
Banker magazine (Summer 2012)
“The Continuing Quest for Capital,” Oregon Business magazine (June 2011)
Speaking Engagements
“Banking Legal Panel,” 21st Annual Community Bankers of Washington (September 16, 2011)
“Executive Compensation,” Oregon Bankers Association Directors College
“Mergers & Acquisitions,” Multnomah Bar Association, Business Law Fundamentals Series
Awards and Honors
Named one of The Best Lawyers in America®, Banking Law (2006-2008)
Named as one of Portland’s Best Lawyers by Portland Monthly, Securities, Corporate Finance (2006),
Banking (2007)
Professional and Community Activities
Oregon State Bar
Member, Business Law Section
Member, Securities Regulation Section
Member, Oregon Bankers Association, Bank Counsel Division
Associate Editor and Member, Environmental Law (1991-1993)
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