Erich Merrill

Practice Areas

Business & Corporate

Technology & Emerging Business

Mergers & Acquisitions

Intellectual Property

Securities

Franchise & Distribution

International

Manufacturing

Cannabis

Career

Erich Merrill works with company management and founders in acquiring or selling businesses, raising funds from investors, negotiating and writing contracts, protecting their intellectual property, and obtaining or granting licenses. His practice also frequently involves collaborating on corporate policy and strategy, advising on entity choice and formation, working with start-ups to create an appropriate ownership structure and cap table, and preparing executive compensation documents, including stock option and bonus plans. He has represented clients in a variety of private securities transactions, including offerings, mergers, and private tender offers.

Professional Memberships

Oregon State Bar, Member

-Business Law Section, Past Chair

-Computer Law Section, Past Executive Committee Member

-Limited Liability Company Legislation Task Force, Member

TechAmerica (Oregon Chapter), Past Chair of Emerging Business Committee

Technology Association of Oregon (fka Software Association of Oregon), Past Program Committee Member

Organization for Corporate Governance, Washington, D.C., Steering Committee Member

Education