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Josh Smith
Partner at Tonkon Torp LLP
Josh Smith is a Partner at Tonkon Torp LLP, a law firm in Portland, Oregon.12 He joined the firm in November 2018, bringing substantial corporate and intellectual property transactional experience in the startup and technology sectors.12 Smith's practice focuses on counseling emerging and mature companies on venture capital and angel financing, mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances, technology licensing, and commercial agreements.1
Prior to joining Tonkon Torp, Smith was the managing partner of Alto Law Group, a boutique law firm focused on technology and emerging growth companies.3 He has been an Adjunct Professor of Law at Lewis & Clark Law School since 2008, teaching a course on entrepreneurship and the law.12
Smith's professional background includes:
- Partner at Tonkon Torp LLP (November 2018 - Present)
- Adjunct Professor at Lewis & Clark Law School (January 2008 - May 2023)
- Adjunct Professor at University of Portland (January 2008 - November 2018)
- Partner at Alto Law Group (February 2007 - November 2018)
- Attorney / Law Clerk at Stoel Rives LLP (May 2004 - February 2007)
- Pilot at United Airlines (July 2000 - November 2001)
- Pilot in the U.S. Air Force (May 1991 - July 2000)2
Smith holds a J.D. from Lewis & Clark Law School (2005), an M.B.A. in Finance from Colorado State University (1998), and a B.S. in Engineering Mechanics from the United States Air Force Academy (1991).23 He is admitted to practice law in Oregon and California.34
