Annie L. Robertson
Attorney
robertsona@lanepowell.com
503.778.2176
Areas of Practice
Annie Robertson is a business attorney who focuses her practice on mergers and acquisitions,
securities, corporate finance and governance, venture capital and private equity investments, fund
formation, and nonprofit corporations. She regularly advises on corporate, LLC and other entity
formation, joint ventures and other transactional matters, contract negotiation and regulatory
matters. Her clientele includes technology, outdoor and apparel, and other businesses.
Professional Experience
Oregon Justice Department, Civil Enforcement Division, Clerk
Admitted to Practice
Oregon
Academics
Willamette University College of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 2007)
Willamette Law Review, Associate Editor
Central Washington University (B.S., Economics, cum laude, 2003;
B.A., Sociology, cum laude, 2003)
Practice Group and Specialty Team Memberships
Business
Corporate Finance and Securities
Mergers and Acquisitions
Privacy and Data Security
Startups and Emerging Companies
Sustainability and Climate Change
Tax-Exempt and Nonprofit Organizations
Publications
“Does Your Website Privacy Policy Need Some Love?” Oregon Business magazine (October 2015)
“Implement These 10 Best Practices to Improve Your Business,” Portland Business Journal
(February 3, 2012)
Speaking Engagements
“Raising Funds Through Crowdfunding,” Oregon Small Business Development Center Director’s
Quarterly Meeting (November 2013)
Professional and Community Activities
Pubtalk Committee, Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN)
Chair (2011-2013)
Member (2008-2013)
General Counsel, pro bono, Catalyst Wilderness Therapy Program
General Counsel, pro bono, Special Olympics Oregon
Board of Directors, Naa Amerley Palm Education Foundation
Member, Angel Oregon Recruitment Committee, OEN (2010-2011)
Oregon State Landscape Contractors Board
Vice Chair (2013-present)
Member (2009-present)
Member, Multnomah Bar Association
Volunteer, Multnomah Bar Association Imprint Mentorship Program (2012)
Member, Saint Andrews Legal Clinic Race for Justice Committee (2012-2013)
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