Overview
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)
- Oral Argument in front of Ninth Circuit
Industries & Practices
Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring
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- Closely Held Businesses
- Corporate Governance & Compliance
- Government Contracts Counseling & Litigation
- Healthcare Transactions & Regulations
- Indian & Alaska Native
- Mergers & Acquisitions
