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Jeff

Jeffrey C. Wolfstone

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Jeff Wolfstone advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, corporate and commercial finance, corporate law and governance, joint ventures, venture capital and private equity, sustainability and nonprofit corporations. He also has extensive experience handling inbound and outbound foreign investments and transactions.

Jeff has been commended for his work by Chambers® USA’s Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, which states, “Clients are universally pleased with his work, describing him as a ‘problem solver’ who is ‘very practical, very accessible and very responsive.'” He was named Portland’s 2016 “Lawyer of the Year” for his work in Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) by Best Lawyers®.

Experience

Corporate / M&A

1535 LLC
Advised on the formation of an investment group in connection with strategic acquisition of assets spun out of ESCO Corporation.
Abcam PLC
Represented Abcam, a Cambridge, UK public company, in its acquisition of MitoSciences Inc., an Oregon-based leading developer of mitochondrial antibodies and mitochondrial assays.
Cala Azul Holdings, LLC
Advised private acquiror in acquisition of Southern Coastal Properties, LLC, a resort located in Nicaragua.
CASTELLI USA
Advised CASTELLI USA in its acquisition by Sports Trade Investment s.r.l.
Commercial Interior Contractors, Inc.
Advised Commercial Interior Contractors, Inc. on plan of ownership transition.
Dave's Killer Bread Management Team
Represented members of senior management team in connection with the acquisition of Dave's Killer Bread by Flowers Foods, Inc.
Elmer's Restaurants, Inc.
Advised board and management of Elmer's on going-private transaction.
Epson Portland Inc.
Counsel to Oregon subsidiary of SEIKO Epson, a Japanese company, in connection with corporate, M&A, finance and other matters.
Evergreen EDC, LLC
Counsel to Evergreen EDC, an engineering firm located in Hillsboro, Oregon, in an asset sale to SSOE, an Ohio-based engineering firm.
Galt Foundation
Advised Galt Foundation on entry into a joint venture with 2RB, Inc.
Harry's Fresh Foods, Inc.
Advised on the investment by TSG4 L.P. and its affiliates into Harry's Fresh Foods.
Homewatch International, Inc.
Advised family owners of Homewatch International, Inc. a home health services business, in sale of the company to Authority Brands, LLC.
ImageX.com, Inc.
Counsel to ImageX.com in strategic acquisition of creativepro.com.
MVC-USA, LLC dba Castelli Sportful USA
Advised U.S. owner of Castelli and Sportful brands on re-domestication in Oregon.
NADEX Co. Ltd.
Advised NADEX, a publicly traded Japanese company, in its acquisition of Weltronic/Technitron, Inc., a Michigan-based company engaged in resistance welding technology on a global basis.
Nautilus, Inc.
Advised Nautilus on sale of Octane Fitness
Norm Thompson Outfitters, Inc.
Advised Norm Thompson Outfitters on a wide array of matters over 25 years, including on the acquisition of the company from Parker Pen Company by a local investor group, and on the sale of Norm Thompson Outfitters to Golden Gate Capital.
Northwest Barrel, Inc.
Advised Northwest Barrel in its acquisition of Vault Martini.
Organically Grown Company
Advised Organically Grown Company, the largest organic produce wholesaler in the Pacific Northwest, on corporate and governance matters, as well as in several issuances of company stock to an Employee Stock Ownership Trust.
Package Containers, Inc.
Advised Package Containers, a manufacturer of packaging materials, in a management-led buyout.
Pasco Corporation of America
Advised Pasco Corporation of America, an Oregon subsidiary of a Japan-based baking company, in the sale of its U.S. manufacturing business to Ajinomoto Toyo Frozen Noodles.
Paul Cherrie
Advised acquirer of Sharffen Berger chocolate brand from Hershey.
Pendleton Woolen Mills, Inc.
Advised the board and management on governance, finance and other corporate matters.
Pendleton Woolen Mills, Inc.
Advised Pendleton Woolen Mills, Inc. on acquisition of coats and outerwear business.
Prestige Care, Inc.
Represented Prestige Care in its acquisition of a $41M real estate term loan.
The Apogee Companies, Inc.
Advised Apogee, an investment arm of the Roy P. Disney family, on investments in Oregon real estate and operating businesses.
Yarmouth Group, Inc.
Advised Yarmouth Group, an Australian real estate investor, on the acquisition of Salishan and Skamania Lodges, and the later disposition of those assets.

Venture & Angel Investment

Ethicspoint, Inc.
Advised Ethicspoint on corporate matters, and Series A and B Preferred Stock offerings.
Fios, Inc., a DTI Company
Advised Fios, Inc. on corporate matters as well as the company's Series A through E Preferred Stock offerings.
Nau, Inc.
Advised Nau on corporate and finance matters, including seed and Series A, Series B and Series C Preferred Stock offerings, as well as on the eventual sale of the company to a strategic acquiror.
Portland Economic Investment Corporation
Advised Portland Economic Investment Corporation in its investments in Portland Seed Fund II, Elevate Inclusive Fund LLC and Portland Seed Fund III.
Renewable Energy Trust Capital, Inc.
Counseled Renewable Energy Trust Capital in connection with private placements of Series A and Series B Preferred Stock.
WelVU, Inc.
Advised WelVU, an emerging Healthcare IT company, in a private placement of convertible debt and preferred stock.

Joint Ventures & Combinations

Avamere Family of Companies
Counseled Avamere in connection with the formation of a joint venture combining assets and operations of businesses providing specialty pharmacy services and long-term care pharmacy services on a national basis.
Hoosiers
Represented Hoosiers, a Japan-based real estate company, in its joint venture with Wilshire Capital.
Prestige Care, Inc.
Advised Prestige Care in the formation of a joint venture with Moda Health involving ProPac and Payless pharmacy businesses.
Prestige Care, Inc.
Advised Prestige Care, Inc. in the formation of a home health services joint venture.
Prestige Care, Inc.
Represented Prestige Care in its sale of a joint venture interest in a hospice provider.

Nonprofit & Governmental Organizations

HealthLink
Advised HealthLink and its affiliates in a combination transaction with Good Samaritan Corporation, resulting in the formation of Legacy Health System.
Multnomah County Legal Aid Service, Inc.
Advised Multnomah County Legal Aid Service in its combination with Oregon Legal Services Corporation.
OMSI
Advise management and the board on governance, finance and other matters, including tax-exempt bond financings.
OMSI
Advised OMSI on issuance of tax-exempt Revenue Bonds.
Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Insurance Division
Acted as Special Assistant Attorney General in connection with the reform of the Oregon Medicaid program, resulting in a network of new coordinated care organizations.
Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund
Advise the Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund in connection with property holdings, including arrangements with key asset investment firms involving acquisition, sale, leasing, management/operations and dispute resolution.
Oregon State University Alumni Association
Advised Oregon State University Alumni Association on the restructuring of the association.
Oregon State University Foundation
Advised Oregon State University Foundation in connection with its holding of private investments, including corporate governance and other issues.
PACC Health Plans
Advised PACC Health Plans in connection with its acquisition by Health Systems International, Inc., resulting in a charitable settlement and the formation of Northwest Health Foundation.
Pacific Northwest College of Art
Advised Pacific Northwest College of Art on merger with and into Willamette University.
Triad Hospitals, Inc.
Represented Triad Hospitals, Inc. in its acquisition of McKenzie-Willamette Hospital and charitable settlement, including the creation of a community health foundation.

Community Involvement

Portland Japanese Garden

Board of Trustees (2019-Present)
Treasurer (2022)

Boalt Hall Alumni Association, Board of Directors

Business Oregon, Oregon Week in Japan, Delegate

Oregon Jewish Community Foundation

Board of Trustees
President (2015-2017)

Oregon Lawyers for a Sustainable Future, Corporate Governance Group

Oregon Nonprofit Corporation Act Task Force, Chair

Japan-America Society of Oregon

National Association of Corporate Directors

Multnomah Bar Association

Congregation Beth Israel

Trustee
President (1996-1998)

Drafting Committee for HB 2826 (passed by 2007 Oregon Legislature, permitting Oregon corporations to place in the articles of incorporation provisions regarding environmentally and socially responsible conduct)

Thought Leadership

January 26, 2023Event / CLE
Nonprofit and Corporate Governance and Management
LeadingAge Oregon | Portland, Oregon
June 1, 2022News
Lane Powell Again Ranked Among Top Firms in 2022 Chambers® USA
Awards & Honors
May 20, 2021News
Lane Powell Again Ranked Among Top Firms in 2021 Chambers® USA
Awards & Honors
February 23, 2021Event / CLE
Why Good Governance Attracts Good Investors
National Association of Corporate Directors | Virtual
April 23, 2020 News
Lane Powell Again Ranked Among Top Firms in 2020 Chambers® USA
Awards & Honors
May 15, 2019News
Wolfstone Elected to Portland Japanese Garden’s Board of Trustees
Awards & Honors
April 26, 2019News
Lane Powell Again Ranked Among Top Firms in 2019 Chambers® USA
Awards & Honors
May 3, 2018News
Lane Powell Again Ranked Among Top Firms in 2018 Chambers® USA
Awards & Honors
August 15, 2017News
Fifty-nine Lane Powell Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers® in America 2018
Awards & Honors
July 10, 2017News
Twenty-three Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers in Alaska and Oregon
Awards & Honors
May 30, 2017News
Chambers® USA Recommends Lane Powell in Multiple Categories for 2017
Awards & Honors
November 9, 2016News
Wolfstone Named 2016 James B. Castles Leadership Award Recipient
Awards & Honors
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
May 27, 2016News
Chambers® USA Recommends Lane Powell in Multiple Categories for 2016
Awards & Honors
February 2, 2016News
Twenty-five Lane Powell Attorneys and 11 Practice Groups Recommended in Chambers® USA 2016
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
June 16, 2015News
Wolfstone Named President of the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation
May 21, 2015News
Chambers® USA Recommends Lane Powell in Multiple Categories for 2015
Awards & Honors
February 11, 2015News
Twenty-one Lane Powell Attorneys and 11 Practice Groups Recommended in Chambers® USA 2015
Awards & Honors
February 6, 2015Event / CLE
From the Ground Up, Taking Rural Ideas to Urban Landscapes: Oregon Benefit Corporations — Merging Profit and Public Benefit
University of Oregon | Eugene, Oregon
October 2, 2014Event / CLE
Oregon Benefit Companies: Merging Profit and Public Benefit CLE
Multnomah State Bar | Portland, Oregon
September 10, 2014News
Wolfstone Elected to Boalt Hall Alumni Association’s Board of Directors
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
June 3, 2014News
Chambers® USA Recommends Lane Powell in Multiple Categories for 2014
Awards & Honors
January 29, 2014News
Twenty-two Lane Powell Attorneys and 12 Practice Groups Recommended in Chambers® USA 2014
Awards & Honors

Practices & Industries

Corporate, Securities, and M&A
Health Care Transactions
Japan Practice
Nonprofit & Social Enterprise
Private Investment Funds

Education

Berkeley Law (Boalt Hall), J.D., 1977
Stanford University, A.B., 1974
- Phi Beta Kappa

Admission

Oregon

Honors

“Portland Lawyer of the Year,” Best Lawyers®, Business Organizations including LLCs and Partnerships (2016)

James B. Castles Leadership Award for Leadership and Excellence in Law and Community Service, Oregon State Bar Business Law Section (2016)

The Best Lawyers in America©, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions Law (2011-2023); International Mergers & Acquisitions Law (2018-2023)

Chambers® USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Corporate/M&A (2004-2022)

“Oregon Super Lawyer,” Thomson Reuters, Mergers and Acquisitions (2006-2017)

AV Preeminent® in Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™

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