Brendan McDonnell

Practice Areas

Brendan Gutierrez McDonnell is a visionary thinker addressing legal and business challenges for public and private growth companies. He leverages technology, including AI, to enhance client service.

He advises on mergers, acquisitions, and financings, including private equity and venture capital. Brendan also provides guidance on securities and corporate laws (including director and officer duties), executive compensation, and general corporate contracts. His clients range from startups to Fortune 100 companies across industries like technology, manufacturing, specialty chemicals, transportation, logistics, consumer goods, creative services, and footwear and apparel.

With an accounting background, Brendan understands clients' financial goals and offers tailored solutions. He advises multinational clients on global business issues, market entry, and international transactions. He also represents active private equity firms in acquisitions and operations.

Brendan is a partner in the firm’s AI Solutions Group and a member of the firm's IDEA Group, promoting innovation. He previously served on the firm’s Management Committee for seven years.

Professional Memberships

Former Board Member, Hollis Eden Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: HEPH) (Member of the Compensation, Audit and Nominating Committees)

Former Board Member, Oregon Food Bank (Member of the Strategic Plan Committee, Nominating and Board Development Committee and the Fund Development Committee)

Former Adjunct Professor of Law, Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark College

Past Chair of the Executive Committee, Oregon State Bar Business Section

Certified Ambassador, Greater Portland Inc. (2018 - present)

Co-Chair, 2019 and 2020 Certified Ambassador Programs

Society of Corporate Secretaries and Governance Professionals

California Bar Association

Washington Bar Association

Hispanic National Bar Association

Chair, Oregon State Bar International Trade in Legal Services Task Force

Education