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Ann McQuesten advises clients on significant business transactions, corporate governance, securities compliance, and general business counseling. From startups to established companies, Ann works closely with her clients to gain an in-depth understanding of their business, enabling her to proactively address their legal needs, connect them with the right resources, and efficiently execute on critically important strategies for achieving their objectives.
Ann regularly guides companies and investors through the structuring and negotiation of equity and debt financing transactions, including seed-stage, angel, venture capital, and private equity investments. She also represents buyers and sellers in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), corporate reorganizations, and other liquidity events. From incorporation through all stages of growth, Ann is focused on creating a legal structure and compliance framework for her clients with companies’ important milestones in mind.
Professional Recognition
- Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Corporate Governance and Compliance Law; Corporate Law; Venture Capital Law, 2021 – 2024
Professional Leadership
- Willamette Partnership, Director
- Perkins Coie Portland Office Hiring Committee, Chair
- Perkins Coie Portland Office Women’s Forum, Co-Chair
- Oregon Women Lawyers, Member
- Multnomah Bar Association, Member
- Portland Business Alliance Leadership Portland Class of 2021
- Oregon State Bar Sustainable Future Section, Executive Committee Member, 2013 – 2017
- Multnomah Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, Futures Committee Member, 2012 – 2014
Community Involvement
- Eco-School Network, Board of Directors, 2019 – present
- Oregon Entrepreneurs Network
- Board of Directors, 2018 – 2021
- PubTalk Committee Chair, 2016 – 2018
- Angel Oregon Steering Committee Member, 2015 – 2017
- Mercy Corps Northwest, Women's Business Center Advisory Board, 2012 – 2020
