Services & Industries
Education
J.D., Lewis & Clark Law School
B.A., Vanderbilt University
Bar & Court Admissions
Oregon State Bar
Washington State Bar Association
Jarell is a business attorney sought after for his creativity and responsiveness in meeting client needs. His practice focuses on transactional work, including securities offerings and mergers and acquisitions. He also counsels clients on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and general business matters.
Jarell is a staunch advocate for his clients. He values distilling complex challenges into simple ones, empowering his clients to identify and achieve practical solutions.
His clients represent a variety of industries, including alternative energy, food and beverage, and financial and professional services.
Jarell is actively engaged in his community, supporting both local nonprofits and legal organizations. He has served as Chair of the Oregon State Bar Securities Regulation Section and is a former board member for the Brian Grant Foundation, a nonprofit empowering people impacted by Parkinson’s to lead active and fulfilling lives.
In his spare time, Jarell enjoys spending time with his wife exploring the great scenery of the Pacific Northwest. Their favorite activities include fishing, hiking, and skiing.
Representative Matters
Sale of A to Z Wineworks
Represented A to Z Wineworks in its sale to Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, the largest winery in the Pacific Northwest, farming over 30,000 acres across Washington, Oregon, and California. Ste. Michelle Wine Estates acquired the A to Z and REX HILL brands in the transaction.
Sale of HVAC Distributor Airefco
Represented Airefco, Inc., a distributor of HVAC equipment, parts, and supplies headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon, in its sale to Ferguson plc, a plumbing, HVAC, and industrial products distributor.
Sale of Form Factory, Inc.
The transaction involved the acquisition of our client, Form Factory Inc., a retail cannabis processor, by Acreage Holdings, a publicly traded company in Canada. The transaction presented complex issues inherent in an international transaction where publicly traded shares serve as consideration for the acquisition of a multi-state cannabis company.
International Sale of Interest in Dental Equipment Company
Represented dental parts and equipment company in the sale of one-third of its interest to a public company in Japan. In a truly global transaction, the Tokyo, Japan-based investor had legal counsel in New York, with their principal attorney working out of Hawaii. An insurer in London underwrote the representations and warranties insurance. Tonkon Torp's M&A group assembled a team of Tonkon Torp attorneys to assist in additional intellectual property, tax, and labor and employment issues important to the success of the transaction.
FTC Safeguard Rule Compliance
Advised numerous financial institutions in complying with requirements under FTC Safeguards Rule through work that included the drafting and implementation of written information security programs and related policies.
Sale of Orca Investment Management
Represented investment advisory firm Orca Investment Management, LLC in its sale to the parent company of Paulson Investment Company, LLC, a leading investment banking firm focused on small to mid-cap markets.
Community Involvement & Activities
Oregon State Bar Securities Regulation Section Executive Committee
Member
Past Chair
Past Treasurer
Brian Grant Foundation
Past Member, Board of Directors
Professional Memberships
American Bar Association
Multnomah Bar Association
Recent News
Tonkon Torp Elects Jarell Hunt to Partnership
Tonkon Torp LLP has elected attorney Jarell Hunt to its partnership, effective January 1, 2025. “Jarell has been a great fit at our firm and it’s been a pleasure watching him develop his expertise,” commented Kurt Ruttum, Tonkon Torp Managing Partner. “Tonkon Torp’s future remains bright with talented attorneys like Jarell joining the partnership.”
Tonkon Torp Attorneys Provide Legal Update to Greater Portland Compliance Association
Tonkon Torp attorneys Christopher Pallanch, Jarell Hunt, Jessica Morgan, and Kristen Bremer Moore led an informational session on timely topics important to compliance professionals. The educational roundtable was hosted at the Tonkon Torp offices by the Greater Portland Compliance Association for regulatory compliance professionals in the Portland area.
Tonkon Torp Attorneys Lead Roundtable for Greater Portland Compliance Association
Tonkon Torp attorneys Christopher Pallanch, Sam Taylor, Jarell Hunt, and Jessica Morgan led a recent informational session on timely topics important to compliance professionals. The educational roundtable was hosted by the Greater Portland Compliance Association at the Tonkon Torp offices.
Tonkon Torp Unveils Shareholder Disputes & Governance Practice Group
Tonkon Torp has launched a new practice group, Shareholder Disputes & Governance.
Four Tonkon Torp Attorneys Elected to OSB Section Leadership Roles
Four Tonkon Torp attorneys have been appointed to Executive Committee leadership positions for their respective Oregon State Bar (OSB) sections.
Recent Publications
What You Need to Know about the FTC Safeguards Rule
By Samantha Taylor and Jarell Hunt – The compliance deadline for implementation of certain requirements of the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) Standards for Safeguarding Customer Information, better known as the “Safeguards Rule,” is June 9, 2023.
Changes Coming Soon for Cannabis Testing Requirements
By Danica Foster and Jarell Hunt – Cannabis businesses will soon face new testing requirements for nearly all cannabis products sold in the Oregon market. This is good news for consumers and businesses alike as the requirements will loosen some of the more stringent sampling requirements previously in place, while also ensuring that Oregon’s testing requirements match those in other legalized states.
Investment Adviser Representatives May Be Subject to CE Requirements
The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) released its Investment Adviser Section Annual Report (Report) in April 2021, highlighting 2020 section activities.
SEC Publishes Revised Investment Adviser Marketing Rule, Effective May 4, 2021
At long last, the SEC has finally published its Revised Investment Adviser Marketing Rule. effective as of May 4, 2021. Investment advisers will have 18 months following the effective date, or until November 4, 2022, to come into compliance with the Marketing Rule.
SEC Proposes Amendments to Advertising and Solicitor Rules
On November 4, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced proposals to amend Rules 206(4)-1 and 206(4)-3 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (Act). The proposed amendments are aimed at modernizing these rules.
Publications & Presentations
“What You Need to Know about the FTC Safeguards Rule,” Tonkon Torp Legal Update, May. 2023
“Investment Adviser Representatives May Be Subject to CE Requirements,” Tonkon Torp Legal Update, June 2021
“New Advertising and Marketing Rule(s) for Investment Advisers,” Oregon State Bar Securities Regulation Section, April 2021
“SEC Publishes Revised Investment Adviser Marketing Rule, Effective May 4, 2021,” Tonkon Torp Legal Update, March 2021
“Compliance and Enforcement Update,” Greater Portland Compliance Association, Oct. 2020
“Managing Investment Adviser Compliance in the Global Pandemic,” May 2020
“SEC Proposes Amendments to Advertising and Solicitor Rules,” Tonkon Torp Legal Update, Nov. 2019
“The CFP Board’s Revised Code of Ethics and Standards of Conduct,” Greater Portland Compliance Association, Sept. 2019
“Pro Bono for the Non-Litigator,” Multnomah Lawyer, Nov. 2018
“Federal, State, and Regulatory Changes Protecting Vulnerable Persons from Financial Abuse,” Greater Portland Compliance Association, Sept. 2018
‘Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act,” Tonkon Torp Legal Update, April 2018
“New ‘Financial Abuse’ Mandatory Reporting Requirements for Oregon Investment Adviser Representatives,” Tonkon Torp Legal Update, Jan. 2018