Shane Kanady
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Shane Kanady

Of Counsel
kanady.shane@dorsey.com

Overview

Shane helps clients navigate fast-moving deals with efficient, solutions-oriented advice.

Shane represents companies across industries in transactions, providing practical, business-focused counsel informed by a diverse legal background. His deal experience includes negotiating deal terms, preparing purchase and sale agreements, and managing entity restructurings. He has further experience in various finance and restructuring matters, including credit facility negotiations and bankruptcy/reorganizations. Further, he enjoys assisting uniquely Alaskan clients in their various matters, including Alaska Native Corporations, municipalities and boroughs, and more.

Born and raised in Anchorage, Shane understands the unique challenges that often face Alaska clients. To that end, prior to joining Dorsey, he completed clerkships with both the Alaska Superior Court and Alaska Supreme Court.

Education & Admissions

University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 2014), magna cum laude; Order of the Coif; Member, San Diego Law Review

University of Washington, Foster School of Business (B.A., Business Administration; Minor, Finance & Entrepreneurship, 2011)

Admissions

  • Alaska
  • Washington
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Clerkships

  • Alaska Superior Court, Judge Kevin Saxby, 2014-2015
  • Alaska Supreme Court, Justice Peter Maassen, 2015-2016

Experience

Transactional Matters

  • Geneva Woods Health Supplies, LLC (represented Alaska-based medical supplies company in asset purchase deal)

Bankruptcy Matters

  • Cook Inlet Energy (Alaska) (defended six preference lawsuits brought by liquidating trustee; all resolved)
  • Trophy King Lodge (Alaska) (confirmed full payout Chapter 11 plan)
  • Anchorage Midtown Motel (Alaska) (confirmed full payout Chapter 11 plan)
Litigation
  • Oral Argument in front of Ninth Circuit

News & Resources

News & Press Mentions

Dorsey Launches Dorsey Deal Dividends Blog

Industries & Practices

  • Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring
  • Closely Held Businesses
  • Corporate Governance & Compliance
  • Government Contracts Counseling & Litigation
  • Healthcare Transactions & Regulations
  • Indian & Alaska Native
  • Mergers & Acquisitions

Professional & Civic

Professional Achievements

  • Treasurer, Providence Alaska Foundation
  • Board Member, Seawolf Hockey Alliance
  • Board Member, 49th State Angel Fund

Accolades

  • Best Lawyers® Ones to Watch in America, 2021
Shane Kanady