Professional Biography

Dori E. Brewer Of Counsel

  • Seattle

    D +1.206.359.8436

    F +1.206.359.9436

    Seattle

    1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4900

    Seattle, WA 98101-3099

    +1.206.359.8436

    DBrewer@perkinscoie.com

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Overview

Experience

Mergers & Acquisitions

Les Schwab Tire Centers - Sale to Meritage Group

Represented Les Schwab Tire Centers, a 68-year old family-owned business and leading tire retailer and service center operator, in its sale to Meritage Group.

Oberto Sausage Company - Sale to Premium Brands Holding Corporation

Represented Oberto Sausage Company, a 100-year old family-owned meat snack company, in its sale to Premium Brands Holding Corporation.

Carlyle Inc. - Sale to Carlisle Companies Inc. and Tensolite LLC

Represented Carlyle, a provider of aerospace and network interconnection solutions, in its sale to Carlile Companies and Tensolite.

Bayliner Marine Corporation - Sale to Brunswick Corporation

Represented Bayliner and its founder in a sale of the company to Brunswick Corporation.

Continental Mills - Acquisition of Albers Cornmeal and Grits Business from Nestlé USA Corporation

Represented Continental Mills in the acquisition of Albers cornmeal and grits business from Nestlé USA.

Continental Mills - Acquisition of Eagle Mills Dry Mix business from ConAgra Foods

Represented Continental Mills in the acquisition of a branded dry mix business from ConAgra.

Continental Mills - Acquisition of Pillsbury Food Service Business

Represented Continental Mills in the acquisition of the Pillsbury food service small package dry mix business from Best Brands Corporation.

Continental Mills - Acquisition of Snoqualmie Falls Lodge Dry Mix Business from Bunge Foods Corporation

Represented Continental Mills in the acquisition of a branded dry mix business from Bunge Foods.

Continental Mills - Sale of French-Fry and Poultry Coating Business

Represented Continental Mills Inc. in the sale of its french-fry and poultry coating business to Newly Weds Foods Inc.

Continental Mills - Acquisition of WildRoots and TrueBliss Business

Represented Continental Mills in the acquisition of a branded trail mix and snack business from founder.

Continental Mills - Acquisition of Kretschmer Wheat Germ Business

Represented Continental Mills in acquisition of branded heritage wheat germ business from private equity group.

Nutraceutix - Sale to Probi USA Inc.

Represented TNT Gamble, Inc. dba Nutraceutix in its sale to Probi USA Inc.

Squirrel Brand, L.P. - Sale to John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.

Represented Squirrel Brand, L.P., a snack nut company, in its sale of assets to John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.

California Natural Products - Sale to Gehl Foods LLC

Represented California Natural Products in its sale to Gehl Foods LLC, a portfolio company of Wind Point Partners.

Span Alaska Transportation, Inc. - Sale

Represented Span Alaska Transportation, Inc., a family-owned enterprise, in its sale to a private equity buyer.

Moeller Manufacturing & Supply, Inc. - Sale

Represented Moeller Manufacturing & Supply, Inc. in its sale to Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing, L.L.C.

Bob Bridge Toyota - Sale to O'Brien Auto Group

Represented Bob Bridge Toyota Scion of Renton in its sale to the O'Brien Auto Group.

The Wright Group - Sale to The Tribune Company

Represented elementary school publishing company, The Wright Group, in sale to The Tribune Company.

Zevenbergen Capital - Investment by RidgeWorth Capital Management, subsidiary of SunTrust

Represented Zevenbergen Capital, a boutique investment management company, in a private capital investment by a subsidiary of SunTrust.

Seattle’s Best Coffee - Sale

Represented Seattle's Best Coffee and its founder in a sale of the company to an investor group.

Athena Partners - Sale to DS Waters of America

Represented Athena Partners, a non-profit corporation, in the sale of Athena brand bottled water business to DS Waters of America.

Johnny's Fine Foods - Investment by Winona Capital Management LLC and Longview Merchant Banc, LLC

Represented Johnny's Fine Foods in a private capital investment by Winona Capital Management and Longview Merchant Banc.

Olson’s Food Stores - Sale to Quality Food Centers (QFC)

Represented grocery store chain, Olson's Food Stores, in sale to QFC.

Seattle Pacific Industries - Acquisition of Howe Inc.

Represented Seattle Pacific Industries in the acquisition of the Howe premium designer clothing business.

Modern Manufacturing - Sale to Compass Aerospace Corporation

Represented aircraft components manufacturer, Modern Manufacturing, to Compass Aerospace.

Arctic Circle Enterprises LLC and Polar Graphics USA - Investment by Intracorp Capital LLC

Represented manufacturer of apparel, gifts, souvenirs and promotional products in an investment by Intracorp Capital.

ProCyte Corporation - Acquisition of HumaTech Inc.

Represented ProCyte in the acquisition of skin care products manufacturer, HumaTech.

Executive House - Sale to First Savings Bank of Renton

Represented real estate loan company, Executive House, in sale to First Savings Bank of Renton.

Joint Ventures

University of California Los Alamos National Security Joint Venture

Represented the University of California in a joint venture with Bechtel Corporation, BWX Technologies Inc., and the Washington Group for management of the Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Boeing—Saudi Offset Joint Venture

Represented Boeing in a joint venture with its defense subcontractors for Saudi offset program.

Boeing—Sea Launch Joint Venture

Represented Boeing in a joint venture with foreign partners to form a company for the launch of satellites from sea-based platforms.

Joint ventures between privately-held commercial fueling company and a major oil company

Represented commercial fueling company in joint ventures with a major oil company to establish automated commercial fueling stations in major metropolitan areas and for ownership and operation of retail fueling stations.

OESI Power Corporation Joint Ventures

Represented turbine manufacturer, OESI, in joint ventures with subsidiaries of utility companies for development of power projects.

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Bar and Court Admissions

  • Washington

Education

  • Cornell Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1984, Editor, Cornell International Law Journal
  • University of Washington, B.B.A., Accounting, and B.A., Speech Communication, 1981 magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa