Firm Information:

1899 Wynkoop St., #700
Denver, CO 80202
Web Site: www.perkinscoie.com
Tel: (303) 291-2300
Fax: (303) 291-2400
Contact: Ms. Kim I. McCullough
Email: kmccullough@perkinscoie.com

Attorney Information:

1899 Wynkoop St., #700
Denver, CO 80202
Tel: (303) 291-2300
Fax: (303) 291-2400
Email: kmccullough@perkinscoie.com

Firm Profile: Perkins Coie provides clients with advice in the areas of franchising, licensing, distribution, trademark protection, intellectual property, business law, securities and corporate finance, environment and natural resources, estate planning and trust services, labor and employment, litigation, product liability, real estate and land use, regulatory and government affairs and tax law in the industries consisting of aerospace, biotech and life sciences, entertainment/arts, hotels and leisure, international companies, manufacturing, real estate and development, regulated industries, retail, technology companies and telecommunications.

Firm Background:

In Business Since: 1912

Serving the Franchising Community Since: 2000

% of Total Billable Hours Billed to Clients in the Franchising Industry: Less than 10%

Full-time Employees: 1,500+

Full-time Professionals: 600

Major Franchising Clients in Past 3 Years: Will not disclose.

Attorney Profile: Franchise and distribution, initial structuring of franchise programs, franchise disclosure and registration, mergers and acquisitions, international expansion, alternative licensing and distribution, business opportunity regulation, franchise compliance and enforcement, franchise dispute and resolution, transfers and renewals, supplier relationships, franchise advisory council structure and relations, franchisee representation, trademarks and intellectual property, intellectual property counseling, trademark protection, international trademark registration, advertising issues.

Year Admitted to the Bar: 1981

Licensed to Practice in: Colorado

Education/Honors: Bachelor of Science Degree, Psychology; Juris Doctor Degree; Phi Beta Kappa; 1981 Bureau of National Affairs Award for scholastic achievement; Student Legal Aid Society Listed in The Best Lawyers in America and International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers - Franchise; Martindale-Hubell rating: AV (Highest)

Professional Associations/Memberships: American Bar Association; Forum Committee on Franchising; Colorado Bar Association; Denver Bar Association; Int'l Franchise Association

Publications: ABA Forum on Franchising: Annual Judicial & Legislative Update; TEA Legal Symposium: Legal Developments in E-Commerce, Vicarious Liability Developments, Franchise Transfers; CLE International Conference on Franchise Law: Hidden Franchises; Franchise Law - CLE International: Developing a Franchise Program for a Franchisor; National Business Institute, Inc.: Franchising Law in Colorado; Numerous other publications

Provide Legal Services in U.S.: Yes

Provide Legal Services in Canada: Yes

Provide Legal Services Internationally: Yes

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