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Dawn Newton

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Partner at Donahue Fitzgerald LLP
📍 Oakland, California, United States

Dawn Newton is a Partner at Donahue Fitzgerald LLP, specializing in brand development and protection for emerging companies. A Certified Specialist in Franchise & Distribution Law with a J.D. from U.C. Hastings College of Law, she guides clients in retail, restaurants, and technology on trademarks, copyrights, and licensing.

Based on her activity, Dawn appears to support the nonprofit sector, actively sharing opportunities and information related to organizations dedicated to social missions. She seems particularly interested in promoting groups led by women and focused on collaborative, supportive cultures.

She has been selected to Super Lawyers for ten consecutive years, from 2015 to 2024.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Partner
Location
Oakland, California, United States
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Priorities

Topics Dawn cares about

Franchise Law
As a Certified Legal Specialist in Franchise & Distribution law, this is her core practice area, covering regulatory compliance, development, and expansion for clients.
Brand Protection
Her practice focuses on helping clients develop and protect valuable assets like names, designs, and know-how through trademarks, copyrights, and strategic licensing.
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Career

Work history

5-2014
Partner
Donahue Fitzgerald LLP
9-2000
Partner
Fitzgerald Abbott & Beardsley LLP
AA
RF/Spectrum
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Dawn Newton Recognized as 2024 Franchise Times Legal Eagle. Featured in Franchise Times (via Donahue Fitzgerald LLP)
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Dawn Newton Recognized as 2022 Franchise Times Legal Eagle. Featured in Franchise Times (via Donahue Fitzgerald LLP)
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Education
8-1998 - 5-2000
J.D.
U.C. Hastings College of Law
1996 - 1997
Law
Lewis & Clark Law School
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