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Lisa Pettinati

Executive Legal Counsel specializing in investment management and regulatory compliance

Tigard, ORDeputy General Counsel20 years experienceExecutiveLegalGovernmentFinancial Services
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Operations-focused advisor with experience at DFC supporting entrepreneurs and early-stage companies with governance/policy review, fundraising materials, and scaling operations. Helps founders reduce bottlenecks through org design and targeted strategic hires, and pairs operational plans with capital by connecting teams to VC/foundation investors. Uses internal surveys and resource-allocation discussions to prevent burnout and enable sustainable long-term growth.

Experience

Deputy General CounselOregon State Treasury
Assistant General CounselU.S. International Development Finance Corporation
Corporate AssociateFried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP

Education

American University, Washington College of Lawdoctorate, Law (2006)
University of Pennsylvaniabachelor, Political Science (2003)

Key Strengths

  • Advised early-stage CEOs on operational structure and logistics to enable scaling
  • Improved founder leverage by recommending 1–2 strategic hires to reduce CEO micromanagement
  • Connected entrepreneurs to VC and foundation funding aligned to operational needs (e.g., hiring budget)
  • Uses internal surveys and leadership discussions to diagnose operational constraints and resource gaps
  • Prioritizes sustainable scaling decisions (slowing short-term growth to prevent burnout and support long-term growth)
  • Mentors founders by translating goals into 1–3 actionable starting points
  • Supports go-to-market execution by helping define target demographics and connecting teams to marketing resources
  • Provides hands-on support when needed (resume review and key-role hiring) while staying flexible to founder direction

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Languages

English

Skills

Legal advisoryRegulatory complianceCorporate governanceInvestment managementAsset managementFinance transactionsComplex finance transactionsInvestment transactionsStructured financeStructured financingProject financeCorporate financeMergers & acquisitions (M&A)Private equityJoint ventures