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Thomas
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Johnson
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Tom Johnson is a partner in the firm's Litigation group. He focuses his practice on complex business litigation before both trial and appellate courts. Tom has represented clients in a diverse range of disputes, including matters with antitrust, securities, and intellectual property (e.g. theft of trade secrets) components. Frequently, these matters also involve claims concerning business valuation (e.g. purchase price adjustment issues), breach of contract, and breaches of fiduciary duty.
Tom also assists clients with distinctly international issues, including the enforcement of international arbitration awards and compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).
Professional Recognition
- Judge Learned Hand Award, American Jewish Committee Oregon Chapter, 2006
- Listed in Portland Business Journal "Forty Under 40," 2007
- Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2008
- Oregon ACLU Foundation "Civil Liberties Award," 2009
- Litigation Counsel of America, Fellow, 2009-present
Professional Leadership
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Federal Bar Association, Oregon Chapter, Board Member, 2007 - Present
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American Inns of Court, Gus J. Solomon Inn of Court, 2002 - 2007
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Oregon State Bar Association, Chair of Antitrust Section Executive Committee, 2001 - 2007; Chair, 2006 - 2007
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Multnomah Bar Association, Young Lawyer’s Membership Committee, 2001
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Second Chairs, Co-Founder and Member of Steering Committee, 2005 - Present
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Oregon State Bar, Business Litigation Committee, Executive Committee, 2007 - Present
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American Bar Association, Litigation & Antitrust Sections
Community Involvement
- Cascade Aids Project, Board Member, 2008 - Present
- Museum of Contemporary Craft, Board Member, 2007 - Present
- Oregon Department of Education, Superintendent's Business Advisory Team, 2007 - Present
- University of Michigan Club of Portland, Board Member, 2005 - 2007
- Portland Business Alliance, Leadership Portland (Class of 2006), Planning Committee, 2006 - 2008
- Northwest Business for Culture & the Arts, Art of Leadership, 2007
Related Employment
- Cravath, Swaine & Moore, New York, NY, Associate, 1998 - 2000; Summer Associate, 1996
- Womble, Carlyle, Sandridge & Rice, Charlotte, NC, Summer Associate, 1995
Clerkships
- Hon. R. Lanier Anderson, III, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, 1997 - 1998
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- University of North Carolina School of Law, J.D., with high honors, 1997
- University of Michigan, B.B.A., 1993
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
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