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Jeff

A. Jeffery Bird
Retired
Portland

Jeff Bird is a retired Shareholder with more than 25 years of experience in representing public and private businesses in complex business transactions and securities matters.  

He counseled businesses of all sizes in mergers and acquisitions, public and private securities offerings, tender offers, proxy contests, divestitures for public and private companies, corporate finance and governance, securities law and venture capital transactions.

Jeff had extensive knowledge of SEC compliance matters, and regularly advised public companies on corporate governance issues and SEC periodic reporting requirements under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. He advised and worked closely with boards of directors, board committees, special committees and management. In 2008, Jeff served as interim General Counsel of Movie Gallery, Inc., a public company that had more than a billion dollars in revenue.

Jeff developed a niche practice in succession planning and helps business owners plan for and executed business transition and business succession plans. He was certified by the Exit Planning Institute as an Exit Planning Advisor, and joined approximately 400 other certified exit planning professionals worldwide.

Experience

  • Special Securities Counsel In re Washington Mutual, Inc.*
    Retained as Special Securities Counsel to Official Committee of Equity Security Holders of Washington Mutual, Inc. in connection with emergence of WMIH Corp. from the WaMu bankruptcy, with $75M in cash, access to $175M line of credit and $5.7B in net operating losses.
  • WMIH Corp. $600M Private Offering of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock
    Served as local counsel and advised WMIH Corp. in its $600M private offering of Series B convertible preferred stock, which was used to finance the company's efforts to explore and fund acquisitions.
  • WMIH Corp. Strategic Investment by KKR
    Served as local counsel in a strategic investment by KKR Management Holdings L.P. and KKR Fund Holdings L.P. (together, “KKR”), in WMI Holdings Corp. (WMIH), in which KKR purchased approximately $11M of WMIH’s convertible preferred stock, committed to purchase up to $150M of subordinated 7.5 percent PIK notes, and received five-year warrants to purchase approximately 61.4M shares of WMIH's common stock.
  • Special Committee of Global Fundraising Company — Strategic Advice
    Retained as counsel to advise the Special Committee of the Board of Managers of a Global Fundraising Company on strategic alternatives available to the company. 
  • Clear Choice Health Plans, Inc. Going Public Transaction*
    Represented Clear Choice Health Plans in the first conversion in Oregon of a health care services contractor to domestic stock insurance company and took the company public.
  • WMIH Corp. Payoff of $130M First and Second Lien Notes and Discharge of Indentures
    Advised WMIH in its payoff of $130M 13% senior first and second lien notes due 2030, and the satisfaction and discharge of the related indentures.
  • WMIH Corp. Commutation of Multiple Insurance Trusts
    Advised WMIH Corp. in the negotiation of commutation and release agreements pertaining to a number of insurance trusts.
  • Clear One Health Plans $58M Going Private Merger With Pacific Source Health Plans*
    Represented Clear One Health Plans in $58M going private merger transaction with Pacific Source Health Plans.
  • Toyota Tsusho Corporation Acquisition of C.B. Equipment Co.*
    Represented Toyota Tsusho Corporation in acquisition of C.B. Equipment Co.
  • Movie Gallery, Inc. $68M Conversion of First Lien Debt to Equity*
    Represented Movie Gallery, Inc., in conversion of approximately $68M of first lien debt to equity.
  • Clear Choice Health Plans, Inc. Acquisition of Third-Party Administration Company*
    Represented Clear Choice Health Plans, Inc., in acquisition of third-party administration company.
  • Reptron Electronics Inc. $30M Debt Tender Offer*
    Represented Reptron Electronics in connection with launch and completion of $30M debt tender offer.
  • Clear One Health Plans Takeover Defense*
    Represented Clear One Health Plans in successful takeover defense against dissent shareholder.
  • Reptron Electronics Inc. $50M Going Private Merger*
    Represented Reptron Electronics in $50M going private merger transaction.
  • Clear Choice Health Plans, Inc. $7.5M Intrastate Securities Offering*
    Represented Clear Choice Health Plans, Inc., in $7.5M intrastate securities offering.
  • Voicecom Systems, Inc. $50M Secured Term Loan and Revolver*
    Advised Voicecom Systems with regard to a $50M secured term loan and revolver.
  • Rentrak Corporation v. Hollywood Video*
    Obtained $16M settlement for Rentrak Corporation in connection with breach of contract and fraud suit against Hollywood Video.
  • InFocus Corporation $5M Series A Preferred Stock Venture Funding*
    Advised InFocus Corporation in $5M Series A Preferred Stock venture funding.
  • Rentrak Corporation $10M Secondary Public Offering of Common Stock*
    Represented Rentrak Corporation in $10M secondary public offering of common stock.
  • WMIH Corp. Redemption of $110M First Lien Notes and Discharge and Satisfaction of Indenture
    Advised WMIH Corp in the redemption of $110M First Lien Notes and discharge and satisfaction of First Lien Indenture.
  • Business Financing Solutions Company Stock Split
    Advised the Special Committee to the Board of Directors of a business financing solutions company in connection with a stock split.
  • Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. $130M Going Private Merger*
    Represented Assisted Living Concepts, Inc., in $130M going private merger transaction.
  • Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. $40.25M Senior Secured Notes and $15.25M Junior Secured Notes Defeasance*
    Represented Assisted Living Concepts, Inc., in legal defeasance of $40.25M Senior Secured Notes and $15.25M Junior Secured Notes.
  • Washington Mutual, Inc. Shareholders Suit *
    Represented shareholders of Washington Mutual, Inc. in suit to force annual shareholders meeting.
  • Rentrak Corporation in $20M Spin-off Transaction*
    Represented Rentrak Corporation in $20M spin-off transaction.
  • TRW Inc. $500M Self-Tender Offer*
    Assisted TRW Inc. with a $500M self-tender offer.
  • Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. Sale of Assets*
    Represented Assisted Living Concepts, Inc., in sale of assets and partial redemption of $40.25M Senior Secured Notes.
  • WMIH Corp. Redemption of $18.2M Second Lien Notes and Discharge of Indenture
    Advised WMIH Corp. in its redemption of $18.2M Second Lien Notes and discharge of indenture.
  • Jibe Consulting, Inc. Acquisition by The Hackett Group, Inc.
    Advised Jibe Consulting in its acquisition by The Hackett Group.
* Denotes experience at a previous firm

Professional Experience

  • Lane Powell, Shareholder (2013 – 2020)
  • Movie Gallery, Inc., Interim General Counsel (2008)
  • Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, Shareholder (2006 – 2013)
  • Garvey, Schubert & Barer, Principal (1988 – 2006)
  • Jones Day, Senior Associate (1981 – 1988)

Community Involvement

National Association for Corporate Directors Northwest Chapter

  • Programming Committee, Vice Chair Sponsorship (2019-2020)
  • Board Member (2011-2020)
  • Advisory Board – Portland, Chairman (2009-2017)
  • Vice President – Portland (2013-2015)

Oregon State Bar

  • Securities Regulation Section, Chair (2013)
  • Securities Regulation Section, Secretary, Treasurer and Chair-Elect (2010-2012)
  • Securities Regulation Section, Executive Committee (2009-2014)
  • Corporate Counsel Section, Member
  • Business Law Section, Member

32nd Annual Northwest Securities Institute, Steering Committee (2012)

The Arlington Club, Member

Board Member, Oregon Wildlife Heritage Foundation (2011-2016)

Board Member and Former Chair, Business for Culture and the Arts (2011-2015)

Thought Leadership

  • November 18, 2020News
    Bird Interviewed on Bernstein Wealth Management 'Mind the Gap' Podcast
    In the News
  • August 20, 2020News
    The Best Lawyers in America© 2021 Recognizes 92 Lane Powell Attorneys
    Awards & Honors
  • July 6, 2020News
    Ten Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers in Oregon for 2020
    Awards & Honors
  • March 13, 2020Event / CLE
    Navigating the Sale or Transition of Your Business
    Tallus Capital Management | Lake Oswego, Oregon
  • November 14, 2019Event / CLE
    Cybersecurity Director Roundtable
  • August 15, 2019News
    The Best Lawyers in America© 2020 Recognizes 63 Lane Powell Attorneys
    Awards & Honors
  • August 8, 2019News
    Bird Elected Vice Chair Sponsorship of National Association of Corporate Directors Northwest Chapter
    Awards & Honors
  • July 5, 2019News
    Twenty-one Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers in Alaska and Oregon
    Awards & Honors
  • April 26, 2019Event / CLE
    Exit Strategies
    The Seminar Group Business Law CLE | Seattle
  • January 23, 2019Event / CLE
    Business Transition Planning for Financial Advisors
    Financial Planning Association of Oregon & S.W. Washington Chapter Meeting | Portland, Oregon
  • December 1, 2018Publication
    The Family Business Charter: An Essential Tool for Growing and Sustaining a Family Business
    Seattle Business Magazine
  • October 5, 2018News
    Bird Recognized as NACD Governance Fellow
    Awards & Honors
  • September 27, 2018Event / CLE
    How NOT to Run a Foundation: Lessons From the Trump Foundation Lawsuit
    Northwest Planned Giving Roundtable Annual Conference | Portland, Oregon
  • August 15, 2018News
    The Best Lawyers in America© 2019 Recognizes 62 Lane Powell Attorneys
    Awards & Honors
  • July 24, 2018News
    Twenty-three Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers in Alaska and Oregon
    Awards & Honors
  • June 1, 2018Publication
    Planning for Exit: Beware of the Deal Killers
    Oregon Business Magazine
  • May 1, 2018News
    Bird Quoted in Oregon Business Magazine Article ‘Where Was Nike’s Board of Directors?’
    In the News
  • April 19, 2018Event / CLE
    Cybersecurity and the CFO
    Financial Executives International | Portland, Oregon
  • April 10, 2018Event / CLE
    Nominating and Governance Roundtable
    National Association of Corporate Directors Northwest Chapter | Seattle
  • March 22, 2018Event / CLE
    Perfect Raincoats: Planning for Changing Seasons
    Lane Powell Beneficiaries & Brews Seminar | Portland, Oregon
  • March 2, 2018News
    Bird Quoted in Oregon Business Magazine Article ‘The Age of the Activist Investor: Do Corporate Boards Need to be More Independent?’
    In the News
  • August 15, 2017News
    Fifty-nine Lane Powell Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers® in America 2018
    Awards & Honors
  • July 19, 2017News
    Bird Elected to Third Term on National Association of Corporate Directors Northwest Chapter Board of Directors
    Awards & Honors
  • July 10, 2017News
    Twenty-three Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers in Alaska and Oregon
    Awards & Honors
  • June 2, 2017Publication
    Succession Planning: Minimizing Conflict, Maximizing Return
    Portland Business Journal
  • May 18, 2017Event / CLE
    Family Business Charters: The Essential Guide to Evolve, Grow and Sustain the Operation of the Family Business
    Oregon State University | Portland, Oregon
  • November 15, 2016Event / CLE
    Director Roundtable: Board Diversity — Women Serving on Boards
    National Association of Corporate Directors | Portland, Oregon
  • October 25, 2016Event / CLE
    Mitigating Deal Risk From Beginning to End
    National Association of Corporate Directors | Portland, Oregon
  • September 22, 2016News
    Lane Powell Launches Business Transitions Team
    Firm Announcement
  • August 17, 2016News
    Fifty-one Lane Powell Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers in America® 2017
    Awards & Honors
  • July 11, 2016News
    Twenty-one Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers in Alaska and Oregon
    Awards & Honors
  • August 17, 2015News
    Forty-eight Lane Powell Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016
    Awards & Honors
  • July 8, 2015News
    Fifteen Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Oregon Super Lawyers’ and Four Named as ‘Oregon Rising Stars’
    Awards & Honors
  • April 7, 2015News
    Bird Quoted in Oregon Business Magazine Article About Baby Boomers and the Importance of Succession Planning in a Major Demographic and Economic Shift
  • March 3, 2015News
    Bird and Lenhart Interviewed by Oregon Business Magazine Regarding the Value of Having an Exit Planning Strategy
  • February 25, 2015Event / CLE
    The Unique Challenges of Governing Small-cap Companies
    National Association of Corporate Directors | Portland, Oregon
  • August 18, 2014News
    Fifty-One Lane Powell Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers in America® 2015
    Awards & Honors
  • July 9, 2014News
    Fifteen Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Oregon Super Lawyers’ and Five Named as ‘Oregon Rising Stars’
    Awards & Honors
  • May 2, 2014Event / CLE
    Current Trends in Mergers and Acquisitions
    Washington State Bar Association's Northwest Securities Institute | Seattle
  • Award_BestLawyersAmerica-2021
  • NACD Governance Fellow
  • Family Business 360 Podcast | Family Business Charter
  • Award_SuperLawyers-2020 OR

Education

  • University of Virginia School of Law, J.D.
    • William Minor Lile Moot Court Competition, Finalist
  • Washington and Lee University, B.A., cum laude
    • Certificate in Commerce
    • Double Major in Business Administration and Philosphy

Accreditation

Exit Planning Institute, Certified Exit Planning Advisor

National Association for Corporate Directors, Governance Fellow

Admissions

  • Oregon
  • Washington
  • District of Columbia
  • U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
  • U.S. Supreme Court

Honors

The Best Lawyers in America©, Mergers and Acquisitions (2013-2021)

“Oregon Super Lawyer,” Thomson Reuters, Mergers and Acquisitions (2009-2020)

Recognized for his work in Mergers, Acquisitions and Buyouts by The Legal 500 (United States, Northwest Category)

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