Thomas P. Palmer
Office: 503.802.2018
E-Mail: thomas.palmer@tonkon.com
Education:
J.D., Cornell Law School, 1976
B.A., Hamilton College, 1973
Biography:
Tom serves as Chair of the firm's Corporate Finance Practice Group. His practice emphasizes securities and general corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, other equity and debt offerings, and private placements. General corporate counseling—including representation of special committees of directors, corporate governance issues, and SEC reporting and disclosure matters—is an important part of his practice. A portion of Tom's practice has focused on international transactions.
Tom's recent transactions include:
Representation of NIKE, Inc. in the sale of Nike Bauer Hockey for $200 million
Representation of NIKE, Inc. in the sale of Official Starter LLC for $60 million
Representation of NIKE, Inc. in the acquisition of Converse Inc. for $305 million
Representation of NIKE, Inc. in the acquisition of Hurley International, LLC
Representation of Americold Corporation in its sale for $587 million to Vornado Realty Trust
Representation of underwriters in initial public offering by Converted Organics Inc.
Representation of DayStar Technologies, Inc. in its initial public offering
Representation of TASER International, Inc. in its initial public offering
From 1979 through 1987, Tom was an associate at the New York office of Shearman & Sterling. He is a frequent speaker at securities law conferences.
Professional Organizations:
Oregon State Bar
District of Columbia Bar
New York State Bar
American Bar Association
New York City Bar Association
Community Activities:
ACG Portland, Board of Directors (past member)
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Oregon Chapter, Board of Directors (past member)