Vince asesora a una gran variedad de empresas en transacciones y en conflictos, incluyendo asuntos de derecho de propiedad intelectual e inmobiliario. Vice es un experimentado profesional especialmente en derecho relacionado con la industria musical y en el derecho de marcas, convirtiéndose además en un reputado profesional en una industria con una rápida evolución como la del cannabis en Oregón. A Vince no lo asusta el recorrer grandes distancias para sus clientes. Sólo en los dos últimos años, ha negociado casos en cuatro distritos de Oregón y se ha responsabilizado de numerosos arbitrajes y un sinfín de mediaciones.
Vince se graduó de la facultad de derecho de la universidad Lewis y Clark, iniciándose en la „Cornelius Honor Society“, en reconocimiento por su rendimiento destacado en las ciencias, su liderazgo y su servicio. Ganó el Phillip C. Jessup International Law Mid-Atlantic Wettkampf y el „Best U.S. Brief“ en 2009.
Antes de ejercer como abogado, Vince vivió en Japón y trabajó y viajó extensamente en Asia, Europa y América. Habla español fluidamente y también tiene conocimientos del japonés. Mientras vivía en Nueva York trabajó en un bufete boutique de derecho de las IT, representando a Bob Dylan, Lou Reed y a otros artistas.
Como simpatizante activo del mundo cultural de Oregón, Vince ha trabajado como asesor legal del festival de música Pickathon desde 2011 y en el comité de dirección del Teatro Hollywood desde 2013. También colabora activamente con la Oregon Volunteer Lawyer for the Arts y publica para el Portland Mercury. Los fines de semana, Vince disfruta explorando la belleza del noroeste del Pacífico con su pareja y sus amigos.
Program Co-Chair, “The Business of Marijuana in Oregon,” The Seminar Group, June 7, 2018.
Moderator, “Intellectual Property in the Cannabis Industry,” Harris Bricken webinar, May 17, 2018.
Moderator, “Cannabis Litigation,” Harris Bricken webinar, January 11, 2018.
“Federal Responses to Oregon Marijuana Law” National Business Institute CLE, December 8, 2017.
“Oregon Cannabis Law and Naturopathic Doctors,” National University of Natural Medicine’s Medical Cannabis Conference, July 29, 2017.
Program Chair, “The Business of Marijuana in Oregon,” The Seminar Group, June 9, 2017.
“The Business of Cannabis: Key Considerations for Advising Industry Clients,” American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education, June 7, 2017.
“Oregon’s Medical Marijuana Industry: 20 Years Later,” Oregon Public Broadcasting Interview, March 23, 2017.
“Cannabis and Commercial Real Estate: Navigating a Budding Industry,” American Law Institute Continuing Legal Education, February 22, 2017.
Program Chair and Presenter, The Business Marijuana Oregon CLE, The Seminar Group, June 1, 2016.
“Oregon Marijuana for Investors,” Canna Law Group, Webinar, May 25, 2016 @11am.
“Marijuana in Oregon – Law and Policy Panel,” Lewis and Clark Law School, October 7, 2015.
“Handling Unusual Assets and Dealing with Regulated Industries,” Oregon State Bar Debtor Creditor Section Annual CLE, September 19, 2015.
“Federal v. State Conflict,” Marijuana in Oregon CLE, The Seminar Group, July 8, 2015.
“Festivals and Events: Which Legal Entity is Right For You,” Oregon Festivals and Events Annual Conference, March 1, 2015.
“Music Licensing and Practical Approaches to Working with Music Industry Clients,” Oregon State Bar Intellectual Property Section CLE, April 2, 2014.
“Practical Pub Talk: Developing and Protecting Your Brand,” Farleigh Wada Witt Pub Series, April 9, 2014.
“Ask a Pot Lawyer,” The Portland Mercury, Featured Columnist, 2015-present.
Canna Law Blog, Weekly Author, 2015-present.
Advise privately held businesses, banks and credit unions on trademark and intellectual property issues
Represent cannabis clients on general business operations, including regulatory compliance, contracts and real property issues
Represent entertainment and music industry clients on performance, licensing, publishing and distribution agreements
Advise business owners on entity selection, liability protection and a wide variety of business agreements
Islands Tanning & MedSpa MC, LLC v. Islands Tanning and Med Spa, Inc.: Represented franchisee in seven-day jury trial, alleging violation of franchise laws, unlawful business trade practices, fraud, breach of contract, interference with business relations, and intentional infliction of emotional distress; successfully prosecuted claims against franchisor and prevailed on all counts.
Stuart L. Bailey and Christalle Anne Ezelle v. Spectrum Construction Pacific LTD: Represented plaintiff homeowner and third party defendant Umpqua Bank. Prevailed on summary judgment, resulting in dismissal of wrongful attempt by contractor to foreclose construction lien.
Alfieri v. Solomon: Wrote briefs to Oregon Court of Appeals and Oregon Supreme Court in pending case, arguing that the mediation confidentiality provisions of ORS 36.220-36.238, do not shield attorneys in legal malpractice actions arising out of an attorney’s conduct at mediation.
Cornelius Honor Society
Moot Court Honor Society
Oregon State Bar Association Intellectual Property Section, Executive Committee (2014 – 2016)
Mentor, Oregon State Bar New Lawyer Mentoring Program
Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest
Oregon Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
Hollywood Theatre Board of Directors
Canoeing, hiking, surfing, snowshoeing, film, photography, literature and travel.
