Trinh is a business law attorney with more than 20 years of experience in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial transactions. He has in-depth experience advising clients on a diverse spectrum of business needs, ranging from routine corporate matters to finance and equity transactions to strategic buy/sell opportunities. Trinh understands the intensity, responsiveness and creativity required to serve clients’ legal needs. He delivers straight-forward, result-oriented and practical advice to resolve complicated legal problems and to forge a clear path to successful closings.

Trinh’s hobbies and interests include travel, the cinema, and reading. He also enjoys running, biking, and exploring dark sky places.


Admitted to practice:

  • State of Washington (pending)

  • State of Oregon

Education:

  • J.D., Lewis & Clark Law School, magna cum laude, 2003

  • B.A., Humanities, University of Chicago, 1993

Professional Memberships & Affiliations:

  • Clark County Bar Association (pending)

  • Multnomah County Bar Association

  • Oregon State Bar

  • Washington State Bar Association

Past Experience

  • Hathaway Larson, Partner, 2017-2026

AWARDS & RECOGNITION:

  • Named as one of "US City Elite" by Legal 500 in Corporate and M&A (Portland), 2026

Community Activities:

  • Member, Board of Directors, Film Forever Northwest dba Hollywood Theatre (2022 – current)

  • Member, Metro Affordable Housing Bond Oversight Committee (2022-2023)

  • President, Board of Directors, Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (2014-2021)

  • Member, Board of Directors, Oregon Law Foundation (2008-2011)