Cole Burgess

Cole Burgess currently serves as Senior Legal Counsel at Banfield Pet Hospital since March 2024. Previously, Cole held the position of Associate General Counsel - Commercial Law at Dutch Bros Coffee from June 2015 to April 2024, providing legal guidance on trademark issues and regulatory compliance. Cole also worked as a Law Clerk for Oregon Municipal Electric Utilities Association, where responsibilities included presenting legislative updates and assisting with lobbying during the 2016 legislative session. Earlier experience includes roles as a Lab Technician at Betaseed, Inc., a Surveyor for Turnstone Environmental Consultants, an Internal Auditor at Fujimi Corporation, and a Field Research Intern at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Cole Burgess earned a Juris Doctor from Willamette University College of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from Oregon State University.