Erik Swanson
Attorney, Attorney at Immix Law Group
Board Member, Starve Ups (2019 - Present)Board Member, North Wall Schools (2010 - Present)Member, Oregon Hispanic Bar AssociationMember, OGALLA: The LGBT Law Association of OregonJudicial Intern to the Honorable Henry H. Kennedy, Jr., United States District Court, in Washington, D.C. (2008)Legal Researcher, Myrna Mack Foundation (2007)Mentor, REACH Ministries for children with HIV (2000 – 2003)
About
Erik Swanson advises growth-stage and private emerging companies, in Spanish and English, on acquisitions, mergers, and exits. He guides those companies through formation, fundraising, and growth. He covers corporate matters, finance, and securities questions for these companies. He negotiates distribution agreements, leases, and other contracts during an acquisition or exit. He earned his J.D. from American University, Washington College of Law, in 2009. He holds a B.A. in Business and Public Administration from the University of Puget Sound. He spent over 5 years in Guatemala running a consumer goods wholesale company. He later advised law firms and banks there on US business transactions.
Who is a good fit for Erik Swanson
- Owners of private emerging companies preparing an exit.
- Growth-stage companies pursuing fundraising or a merger.
- Companies preparing an acquisition or a merger.
Education and admissions
- Education
- American University, Washington College of Law, J.D., 2009
- University of Puget Sound, B.A. in Business and Public Administration, 2003
- Bar admissions
- Oregon
Recognition
- Recipient, “Peter M. Cicchino Award” for outstanding advocacy in the public interest (2009)
- Recipient, “Premio Inspiracion Award” for exceptional commitment to the Latino/a community (2009)
Specialties
Entity formation and holding structuresBuy-side M&A representationSell-side M&A representationCommercial leases and lease assignments
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional
Frequently Asked Questions
Erik Swanson grew a consumer goods wholesale company in Guatemala into a retail operation. He managed over 100 employees there. He opened 7 retail points of sale. He also taught U.S. Business Law at a law school in Guatemala.
Erik Swanson helps companies with pre-formation planning and entity formation. He handles corporate governance for them as they grow. He also gives regular business advice in Spanish and in English.