Corporate Attorney Shane Kanady Joins Dorsey in Anchorage

Shane Kanady has joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as Of Counsel in the Mergers & Acquisitions group in Anchorage, the international law firm announced today.

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Shane Kanady joined Dorsey & Whitney LLP as Of Counsel in the Mergers & Acquisitions group in Anchorage.

Shane represents companies across industries in various transactions, providing practical, business-focused counsel informed by a diverse legal background. His experience includes negotiating deal terms, preparing purchase and sale agreements, reorganization and bankruptcy, financing, and managing entity restructurings.

Shane returns to Dorsey from Koniag, Inc., where he was an Associate General Counsel after first practicing at Dorsey as an Associate. Shane received his J.D. from University of San Diego School of Law and his B.A. from University of Washington, Foster School of Business. He also completed clerkships with both the Alaska Superior Court and Alaska Supreme Court.

“We are thrilled to welcome Shane back to Dorsey,” said Bonnie Paskvan, Partner and Head of Dorsey’s Anchorage Office. “Born and raised in Anchorage, Shane understands the unique challenges that often face Alaska clients. He also brings great experience in providing solutions for complex corporate legal issues.”

“I’m excited to re-join Dorsey’s M&A team. The group has a world-class reputation for its successful track record, and I look forward to again contributing to our clients’ successes,” said Shane Kanady.

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“Born and raised in Anchorage, Shane understands the unique challenges that often face Alaska clients,” said Bonnie Paskvan, Head of Dorsey’s Anchorage Office. “He also brings great experience in providing solutions for complex corporate legal issues.”