Ryan’s practice focuses on complex trial & appellate litigation and counseling. He represents clients in trial and appeals across a wide range of industries spanning financial services, venture capital, online platforms, biotechnology, real estate, life sciences, renewable energy, agriculture, and food and beverage, among others. READ MORE
Ryan has litigated cases involving a broad range of subject matter, including:
Ryan’s clientele has ranged from early-stage startups to multi-national technology companies in bet-the-company cases establishing novel precedent.
Ryan represents clients at all levels of a dispute – from initial demands and counseling, through trial, arbitration, mediation, appeal, and settlement. Ryan has represented clients before the state and federal trial courts of Oregon and California, the California Court of Appeals, the California Supreme Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.
Additionally, Ryan is regularly asked to counsel corporate clients and individuals to help navigate strategic decisions on litigation risk, new partnerships, M&A, and regulatory exposure.
Ryan also maintains an active pro bono practice focused on public access, housing, governmental accountability, and amicus curiae representations.
Outside of the office, Ryan enjoys fishing, golfing, and spending time outside with his family.
Cooley LLP, Litigation Associate (2019-2022)
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC, Litigation Associate (2017-2019)
U.S. District Court, Judicial Extern to The Honorable Michael W. Mosman (2015)
"Ones to Watch," Best Lawyers®, Commercial Litigation (2025)
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