Drew Stokesbary
Corporate Attorney
WA
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"Quite simply the best of the best! Extremely knowledgeable on matters related to corporate finance and VC funding and extremely effective at identifying needs and getting things done."
Posted on Nov 3, 2017
"Great work -thanks"
Posted on Sep 26, 2017
"Loved working with Drew on a few important projects. Will definitely work with him again."
Posted on Sep 8, 2017
"Drew is a pleasure to work with, he's highly knowledgeable on startup concerns, from corporate set up and governance issues, to related restricted stock purchase agreements and fundraising strategy."
Posted on Aug 31, 2017
"Drew was a great find on Upcounsel. Smart, reliable and clear at every point in the process."
Posted on Aug 14, 2017
"Meticulous and responsive attorney"
Posted on Aug 11, 2017
Work History
Stokesbary PLLC
Managing Member
Jul 2015 - Present
Managing member of a boutique law firm representing startups and investors on entity formation, governance, corporate finance and securities laws matters.
Washington State House of Representatives
State Representative
Jan 2015 - Present
Drafted and negotiated legislation involving state and local taxation, state securities law, financial services, and real property. Appointed to House Appropriations (Assistant Ranking Member), Finance, and Judiciary Committees, as well as Joint Select Committee on Article IX Litigation and Office of Civil Legal Aid Oversight Committee. Elected Deputy Minority Floor Leader.
King County
Attorney
Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
Oversaw policy development and legislative affairs for councilmember’s office. Drafted, negotiated, and advised on county ordinances relating to land use, criminal justice, and local tax issues.