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Tanja E. Hens

Of Counsel

T 503.778.5432 Portland
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Tanja Hens advises franchisors on all facets of franchise law, including structuring traditional and exemption-based franchise programs, preparing franchise and distribution agreements, and assisting clients with franchise administration and compliance with franchise sales and relationship laws. Tanja works with clients in appropriate circumstances to create and manage licensing and distribution programs that lawfully avoid regulation as a franchise. She also provides franchise expertise and advice to operating companies and investors in a variety of domestic and international business transactions.

For nearly 30 years, Tanja has advised franchisors and suppliers across a wide range of industries, including foodservice, hospitality, fitness, food & beverage, retail, sports, vehicle rental, financial services, personal care services, and educational services. Her clients appreciate her unique perspective and her pragmatic and creative approach, born of her years of experience litigating and arbitrating franchise disputes and as a small business owner.

Admitted to Practice

  • Oregon

Education

  • J.D., University of Chicago Law School, 1993
  • B.S., Foreign Service, Georgetown University, 1990, magna cum laude

Languages

  • German, Spanish

Memberships & Affiliations

    • Forum on Franchising, American Bar Association
    • Oregon Women Lawyers
    • Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity

Background

    • Principal, Law Office of Tanja E. Hens, Bend, Ore., 2007-2022
    • Partner, 2001-2007; Associate, 1993-2000 — Wiley Rein LLP, Washington, D.C.
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2017
Publications
Co-author, South Dakota Chapter, "Exemptions and Exclusions Under Federal and State Franchise Law," American Bar Association
2002
Publications
Author, District of Columbia Chapter, "Covenants Against Competition in Franchise Agreements," 2d ed., American Bar Association
2002
Presentations
"Essentials of Franchising," American Bar Association Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.
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