I am currently Chair of the Corporate/Securities Law Group at Ashbaugh Beal. My practice is focused on the formation, financing and governance of private, public and emerging growth companies, and transactions such as private placements, debt financing, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances and technology licensing. A particular focus on my practice is the representation of professional sports clubs, owners of professional sports clubs, amateur and youth sports clubs and international agencies working with professional athletes.  I am currently counsel to the majority owner of the Seattle Sounders and most recently handled the restructuring of the Sounders' ownership group.  You can learn more about me, my practice and Ashbaugh Beal at: