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Overview
Danny Newman is an Associate in Tonkon Torp’s Litigation Department and Bankruptcy & Creditor Rights Practice Group.
He joined Tonkon Torp after completing a clerkship with Judge Richard C. Tallman at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, focusing on the circuit’s civil appeals. Prior to that clerkship, Danny worked on large and complex bankruptcy cases, bet-the-company commercial and energy litigation, and government anti-corruption and bribery investigations in the Houston office of Paul Hastings LLP. In his first job out of law school, Danny served as a law clerk to Judge Xavier Rodriguez at the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas in San Antonio, where he assisted with all aspects of civil litigation — from motions to dismiss through trial — as well as with criminal substantive motions and trials.
Danny also previously co-taught a negotiations seminar as an adjunct professor at Gonzaga University School of Law and at South Texas College of Law Houston. He maintains an active pro bono practice, including forming and advising nonprofit clients, representing immigrants seeking asylum or special status, and pursuing civil rights claims.
Danny earned his J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law in 2014, and graduated from Rice University in 2010 with a B.A. in Political Science and Public Policy, with a focus on American government and urban policy.
Outside of work, Danny enjoys grilling, sports, politics, international travel, and supporting his wife in her work with the Oregon Health Justice Center. As Portland newcomers, he and his wife are enjoying exploring the city and surrounding area and getting to know their new neighbors.
He joined Tonkon Torp after completing a clerkship with Judge Richard C. Tallman at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, focusing on the circuit’s civil appeals. Prior to that clerkship, Danny worked on large and complex bankruptcy cases, bet-the-company commercial and energy litigation, and government anti-corruption and bribery investigations in the Houston office of Paul Hastings LLP. In his first job out of law school, Danny served as a law clerk to Judge Xavier Rodriguez at the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas in San Antonio, where he assisted with all aspects of civil litigation — from motions to dismiss through trial — as well as with criminal substantive motions and trials.
Danny also previously co-taught a negotiations seminar as an adjunct professor at Gonzaga University School of Law and at South Texas College of Law Houston. He maintains an active pro bono practice, including forming and advising nonprofit clients, representing immigrants seeking asylum or special status, and pursuing civil rights claims.
Danny earned his J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law in 2014, and graduated from Rice University in 2010 with a B.A. in Political Science and Public Policy, with a focus on American government and urban policy.
Outside of work, Danny enjoys grilling, sports, politics, international travel, and supporting his wife in her work with the Oregon Health Justice Center. As Portland newcomers, he and his wife are enjoying exploring the city and surrounding area and getting to know their new neighbors.
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Featured Representative Matters
Recent Matters
- Represented debtors in several chapter 11 bankruptcy cases
- Represented a fortune 100 company as a creditor in multiple chapter 7 cases
- Helped defeat summary judgment for a plaintiff public entity in an arbitration, leading to a seven-figure settlement before trial
- Prepared a lawsuit and negotiated a seven-figure settlement for a public entity in a contract dispute
- Represented a cannabis client in its out-of-court workout and refinancing, including resolving eight-figures' worth of claims against him and his various entities
- Aided in various other representations in state and federal court, and domestic and international arbitrations
Bankruptcy and Restructuring
- Represented an energy company in its restructuring efforts for more than $2 billion in debts, from preparation for filing for Chapter 11 through confirmation. Responsibilities included the negotiation of settlements, drafting and arguing motions and applications at hearings, day-to-day management of restructuring process with the client and creditors, and claims objections.
- Represented Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico on a variety of issues, including, most notably, the restructuring of the Government Development Bank for Puerto Rico.
- Represented a large industrial-technology firm, including in adversary proceedings.
- Represented an energy company in pre-bankruptcy negotiations in a dispute with the company’s creditors, including the owner of its office-space.
- Represented lenders before and during forbearance periods.
Litigation
- Represented a publicly traded energy company in state and federal court, as well as before an international arbitration tribunal, in a lawsuit against its joint venture partners.
- Represented a national movie theater company against antitrust allegations in state court.
- Represented a large oilfield services company in a multi-billion dollar breach of contract dispute with another industry player in state court.
- Represented a publicly traded energy company in state court responding to allegations of misrepresentations from investors.
- Represented a large midstream company against allegations of various tort and fraud allegations relating to a joint venture.
- Represented a large privately owned construction and engineering company in a FLSA arbitration appeal in federal court.
- Represented a multinational construction firm with employee-related litigation.
- Represented a large midstream company responding to a third-party subpoena.
- Represented a multinational oilfield services company responding to a thirdparty subpoena related to FCPA-related litigation.
Government Solutions & Investigations
- Tonkon represents NORPAC Foods, Inc. and its affiliates as debtors-in-possession in their chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. The case has included two major asset sales, the first of which caused the United States Department of Justice Antitrust Division to withhold approval and investigate potential anticompetitive impacts and other antitrust violations. Tonkon worked with the DOJ through its investigation by submitting voluntary document productions, offering key witnesses for interviews, and submitting white papers on various legal issues. The DOJ eventually closed its investigation without taking any action and the sale proceeded without incident.
- Represented a mid-sized pharmaceutical company in connection with a federal investigation into patient support program, pricing, and specialty pharmacy issues.
- Represented a large oilfield services company in an FCPA investigation related to leaked documents to the media.
- Represented a large oil-field services company in an FCPA investigation related to transactions in Brazil.
- Represented a multinational pharmaceutical company in connection with its global anti-corruption/FCPA due diligence associated with its US$16 billion acquisition of the vaccines business of another pharmaceutical company, divestiture of its oncology business, and a consumer healthcare joint venture.
- Represented an audit committee of multinational renewable energy firm in connection with alleged executive wrongdoing.
Pro Bono
- Represented an undocumented minor to achieve special immigrant juvenile status in state court and before the USCIS.
- Represented a Duke University Law School Wrongful Convictions client on his second appeal of a murder conviction.
- Supported Lone Star Legal Aid Crime Victims Unit with a variety legal issues.
- Formed various nonprofit organizations.
- Advised a religious and spirituality organization in small business dealings.
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Featured Work
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Community Involvement & Activities
Oregon Health Justice Center
Board of Directors – Member
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Professional Memberships
Multnomah Bar Association
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Awards & Recognition
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Recent News
5.12.2020
Tonkon Torp Attorney Danny Newman Appointed to OHJC Board of Directors
Tonkon Torp attorney Danny Newman has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Oregon Health Justice Center (OHJC). OHJC is a not-for-profit law firm that provides legal services for Medical-Legal Partnerships (MLPs) that serve the Portland…
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Recent Alerts
4.16.2020
Coronavirus Changed the World: Have You Adapted Your Negotiation Tactics?
As COVID-19 washes over the United States, the way law is practiced has, at least temporarily, changed—and negotiation strategies must adapt as well. For potential and pending litigation, now is a good time for parties to analyze their own interests…
4.14.2020
Bankruptcy and Restructuring in the Cannabis Industry in 2020 and Beyond
While states continue to legalize cannabis, and the federal government continues to consider softening its stance, difficult questions persist at the intersection of cannabis and bankruptcy. As the cannabis industry continues to evolve in 2020 and…
4.7.2020
The CARES Act Provides Small Businesses Additional Bankruptcy Relief
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act of 2020 (“CARES Act”) was enacted on March 27, providing a suite of protections and relief for everyday Americans and the economy at large. While most coverage has focused on other provisions that…
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Publications & Presentations
“Negotiating During a Pandemic: Focus on These Five Areas Right Now," Oregon State Bar Bulletin, June 2020
“Force Majeure Clause Hitz the Spot for Restaurant Tenant,” Ear to the Ground Blog, June 2020
"Coronavirus Changed the World: Have You Adapted Your Negotiation Tactics?" Tonkon Torp Legal Update, April 2020
"Bankruptcy and Restructuring in the Cannabis Industry in 2020 and Beyond," Portland Business Journal, April 2020
"The CARES Act Provides Small Businesses Additional Bankruptcy Relief," Tonkon Torp Legal Update, April 2020