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Kris Yoshizawa

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Kris Yoshizawa

  • Seattle
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Kris represents lenders and borrowers in the structuring, negotiation, documentation, and closing of debt financing transactions.

Clients turn to Kris Yoshizawa in connection with secured and unsecured senior and mezzanine financings, multi-jurisdictional and cross-border transactions, private equity sponsor debt, venture debt, general commercial financing, and real estate acquisition and construction financings. He frequently advises clients on Uniform Commercial Code requirements in key transactions.

Kris's pragmatic, commercial approach is informed by his MBA and early career work as a certified public accountant with one of the Big Four accounting firms.

Kris enjoys community service and working with nonprofits, and he has advised several 501(c)(3) foundations and organizations on their governance matters and tax liability concerns.

Education & Credentials

Education

  • Seattle University School of Law, J.D., cum laude
  • University of Nebraska Omaha, M.B.A.
  • University of Nebraska Omaha, B.S., Business Administration, magna cum laude

Bar and Court Admissions

  • Washington

Related Employment

  • Perkins Coie LLP, Seattle, WA Summer Associate, 2007
  • Law Offices, Kelley J. Sweeney (SafeCo Insurance Co.), Tacoma, WA, Law Clerk, 2006-2007
  • Deloitte & Touche LLP, Omaha, NE, Senior Tax Consultant, 2002-2005

Professional Recognition

  • Listed as a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers Magazine, 2015-2018

Impact

Professional Leadership

  • Washington State Bar Association (WSBA), Executive Committee of the Business Law Section, 2010-2011 
  • Asian Bar Association of Washington, Vice President, 2011; Treasurer, 2012-2014; Member, 2005-present

Community Involvement

  • Wayfind, Volunteer
  • the Service Board, Board Member, 2015-2019
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