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Michael C Phillips

Michael C Phillips

USA 2026

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Michael helps clients succeed and achieve their business and personal goals and dreams. He invests the time and energy to understand their businesses and objectives, and he works with them to find a path forward. In doing so, Michael aims to be a value-add to their business rather than a cost-center. As outside counsel to public and private companies, from startups and emerging to middle-market, he works with clients to fashion a strategy that allows the client to succeed with all attendant risks understood.

Michael's clients are private companies that succeed in part through his advice and service in forming the entity, acquiring technology through acquisitions and licenses, raising funds from investors, advising them on governance and general business issues, and leading them through the mergers-and-acquisitions process. Michael has represented investors in emerging biotech and other technology companies.

Professional Memberships

Director, Soul River Inc., 2017-present

Board Member, Portland Business Alliance, 2013-present

General Counsel, 1% for the Planet, 2013-present

Director, Social Venture Partners, 2013-2016

General Counsel, The Conservation Alliance, 2011-present

Member, Outdoor Industry Association, 2011-present

General Counsel, Oregon Bioscience Association, 2010-present

Mergers & Acquisitions Committee; Securities Regulation Committee – American Bar Association, 2008-present

General Counsel, 1995-present; Director, 2008-2014 – Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Oregon & Southwest Washington Affiliate

Director, 2003-2011; Chairman of the Board, 2008-2009 – Software Association of Oregon

Director and Past President, Portland'5 Centers for the Arts Foundation, 2005-2016

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Corporate/M&A - Oregon

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
Michael Phillips regularly advises clients in the life sciences and technology spheres on a range of corporate transactions, including M&A matters and stock financings. His clientele includes startups.

Strengths

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  • Michael Phillips is an excellent resource. He has deep experience and is easy to work with.

    Corporate/M&AChambers Guide to the USA

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