Jon R. Summers

Jon is an attorney and CPA who represents technology and emerging growth companies with respect to the formation, financing, governance, and transactional matters. He counsels clients on venture capital and angel financings, mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances and joint ventures, technology licensing, commercial agreements and general business matters. Jon has experience handling stock option plans and executive compensation, corporate reorganizations and spinouts, securities offerings, franchises and nonprofits.

Prior to his legal career, Jon worked for four years for Arthur Andersen & Co., an international public accounting firm, as a financial statement auditor where he earned his certified public accounting license in 1989.

Recent Speeches and Seminars

• Silicon Forest Forum, Program Organizer, 2001-2006
• “Legal Ethics in a Business Practice,” Oregon State Bar, October 2005
• “Establishing Critical Process for Startups and Avoiding Costly Mistakes,” PSU Lab2Market Program, September 2005
• “Strategic Partnering to Maximize Results,” Three Rivers Venture Group, Richland, WA, November 2004
• Northwest Securities Institute, Program Planner, February 2003
• “Navigating Director Conflicts,” Northwest Securities Institute, February 2002
• “Negotiating Down Round Terms Sheets,” Silicon Forest Forum, September 2001
• “Due Diligence in Mergers and Acquisitions,” Oregon Law Institute, June 2001

Professional and Civic Activities

• Oregon Entrepreneurs Network: Angel Oregon 2008 Vice Chair, Venture Northwest Steering Committee, 2005-current; Board of Directors, 2002-2003; Chair, Development Committee, 2002-2003
• U of Oregon New Venture Championship Judge, 2007
• Oregon Technology Business Center, Board of Advisors, 2006-current
• Portland State University, Lab2Market Program, Company Mentor, 2005-2007
• Oregon State Bar Association: Securities Regulation Section, Chair 2004, Executive Committee, 1999-2005; Business Law Section; Computer and Internet Law Section
• Uniform Securities Act Task Force, 2004-2006
• Certified Public Accountant, Oregon, 1989-current
• Youth Basketball and Baseball Coach

Experience

• White & Lee LLP, Portland, Partner 2000-current
• Dunn, Carney, Allen, Higgins & Tongue LLP, Portland, Partner 2000, Associate 1996-1999
• Greene & Markley PC, Portland, Associate 1994-1996
• Arthur Andersen & Co., Portland, 1987-1991