Elaine Kwak
- Seattle
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Often serving as outside general counsel, Elaine represents privately held and family-owned companies in transactional matters including M&A, joint ventures, and equity and debt financings.
Elaine Kwak specializes in partnership and LLC matters, drafting and negotiating complex operating and partnership agreements for investors and companies. More broadly, she advises private companies on corporate governance, organizational structure, and strategic planning. This includes guiding companies through corporate restructurings, from strategic rationale through execution and downstream impact.
While her practice spans multiple industries, Elaine has worked extensively in consumer products, food and beverage, and agriculture, counseling clients on commercial contracts throughout the supply chain, including product development, supply, manufacturing, co-pack, private label, warehousing, marketing, and distribution.
Elaine maintains an active pro bono practice, advising nonprofit organizations on tax-exempt status, entity formation, and general corporate matters.
Areas of focus
Education & Credentials
Education
- Washington University School of Law, J.D., 2018
- New York University, B.A., Politics; Philosophy, summa cum laude, 2015
Bar and Court Admissions
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Washington
Additional Languages
- Korean
- Spanish
Professional Recognition
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Venture Capital Law, 2024-2026
Professional Experience
Experience
Les Schwab Tire Centers
Represented Les Schwab Tire Centers, a 68-year-old family-owned business and leading tire retailer and service center operator, in its sale to Meritage Group.