WOODRUFF BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY LAW LLC is a Portland, Oregon-based law firm representing startups, scale-ups, technology companies, investors and entrepreneurs. We provide practical, business-minded legal counsel across corporate law, intellectual property, commercial transactions, data privacy, employment matters and venture financing.
Our office is located at 3519 NE 15TH Ave, Portland, OR, US 97212. Woodruff Business & Technology Law LLC was founded with a clear mission: to give growing companies and their founders access to high-quality, efficient legal services that understand how modern businesses actually operate.
We work with technology startups, SaaS companies, e-commerce platforms, biotech firms, manufacturing businesses, venture capital funds and individual entrepreneurs. Our lawyers combine deep legal expertise with real-world business experience, so we don't just tell you what the law says — we help you make smart decisions that protect your company and drive growth.
We believe legal counsel should be proactive, not reactive. We take the time to understand your business model, your market and your goals — then structure legal solutions that are practical, cost-effective and aligned with where you're headed.
Years Combined Experience
Clients Represented
Entity formation, operating agreements, corporate governance, equity structures, mergers & acquisitions, and business sales.
Trademark registration, trade secret protection, IP licensing, technology transfer and brand portfolio strategy.
Customer agreements, vendor contracts, SaaS terms, NDAs, service level agreements and procurement documentation.
Seed, Series A and Series B financing, term sheet review, convertible notes, SAFEs and investor due diligence support.
CCPA/GDPR compliance, privacy policies, data breach response, terms of service and data processing agreements.
Employment agreements, contractor classification, equity compensation, workplace policies and dispute resolution.
Founding Partner
Focus: Corporate Law, Venture Financing, M&A. 18 years representing technology companies and startup founders.
Partner, IP & Technology
Focus: Intellectual Property, Software Licensing, Data Privacy. Former in-house counsel at SaaS and biotech companies.
Senior Associate
Focus: Commercial Contracts, Employment Law, Startup Formation. Advises early-stage companies on day-to-day legal needs.
May 2026
A practical guide to terms of service, data processing agreements, subscription billing and customer contract pitfalls.
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What founders should know about term sheets, dilution, board composition and investor rights before raising institutional capital.
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A step-by-step overview of consumer data rights, privacy policy requirements and practical compliance steps for growing companies.
Read More →Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM PST
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