Ann E. McQuesten
- Portland
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Companies from startups to industry leaders rely on Ann to proactively anticipate and address their legal needs.
Ann McQuesten advises clients on significant business transactions, corporate governance, securities compliance, and general business counseling. She leads multi-disciplinary teams to efficiently execute strategies for achieving clients' critical business objectives.
Ann works with clients to develop a legal structure and compliance framework for their business, beginning with incorporation through all stages of growth. She regularly guides companies and investors through equity and debt financing transactions, including seed-stage, angel, venture capital, and private equity investments. She also represents buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, and other liquidity events.
Education & Credentials
Education
- Lewis & Clark Law School, J.D., summa cum laude, Associate Editor, Environmental Law Review
- Santa Clara University, B.S., Psychology, cum laude
Bar and Court Admissions
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Oregon
Professional Recognition
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Corporate Governance and Compliance Law; Corporate Law; Venture Capital Law, 2021-2025
Impact
Professional Leadership
- Oregon Startup Center, Director, 2024
- Willamette Partnership, Director
- Perkins Coie Portland Office Hiring Committee, Chair
- Perkins Coie Portland Office Women’s Forum, Co-Chair
- Oregon Women Lawyers, Member
- Multnomah Bar Association, Member
- Portland Business Alliance Leadership Portland Class of 2021
- Oregon State Bar Sustainable Future Section, Executive Committee Member, 2013-2017
- Multnomah Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, Futures Committee Member, 2012-2014
Community Involvement
- Eco-School Network, Board of Directors, 2019-present
- Oregon Entrepreneurs Network
Board of Directors, 2018-2021
PubTalk Committee Chair, 2016-2018
Angel Oregon Steering Committee Member, 2015-2017
- Mercy Corps Northwest, Women's Business Center Advisory Board, 2012-2020
