David Copley Forman

Education:
J.D., University of Michigan Law School, 1988
B.A., University of Michigan, 1985

Admitted to Practice:
Oregon
New York
Washington
U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York

Biography:
David is chair of our Entrepreneurial Services Group as well as a member of the Corporate Finance Practice Group and Energy Practice Group.

He works with investors and companies who use their resources to promote the development of renewable energy and sustainable practices and products. He also advises emerging, small and mid-market private companies in their general corporate, financing and transactional matters and guides private business owners to recognize and achieve their strategic goals.

Areas of his legal experience include sustainability, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and business counseling.

Recognized by The Portland Business Journal in 2004 as one of the forty most influential community and business leaders under the age of forty, David is an active civic volunteer. He has also participated in numerous sustainability-related events and forums.

Professional Organizations:
Oregon State Bar
New York State Bar
Washington State Bar
American Bar Association
Association for Corporate Growth
Portland Business Alliance

Community Activities:
Multnomah County Advisory Committee on Sustainability and Innovation
Oregon State Bar Sustainability Task Force
Cedar Sinai Park, Robison Jewish Health Center
Voice for Oregon Innovation and Sustainability Inc.
Jewish Federation of Greater Portland
Bicycle Transportation Alliance
BodyVox