A Newsletter Published by Women Lawyers Volume 15, No. 2 Spring 2004 OWLS Celebrates at Annual Dinner By Sue-Del McCulloch he OWLS annual dinner honoring the received a Master of Arts in Law and Diplo- recipients of the Justice macy. Ms. Howard had herself received a schol- Tand Judge Mercedes Deiz Awards is a arship to Harvard Law School, but she was not President testament to the OWLS mission and the pride permitted to attend the then all-male univer- Sarah J. Crooks of the legal community in those who actively sity. Ms. Howard went on to a successful law President-Elect/ advance that mission of promoting women and practice without the Harvard education she had Vice President minorities in the been denied Jennifer K. De Wald law. On March 5, and proceeded Secretary a record number to expand the Kate Thompson of attendees— opportunity for Treasurer Deanna L. Wray over 390, includ- other young ing several women, inspir- Historian Kathryn M. Ricciardelli members of the ing the fellow- state and federal ship that bears Board Members judiciary—gath- Beth A. Allen her name. Pam Alice M. Bartelt ered at the Port- took this ex- Mary C. Bruington land Hilton to ample as a les- Lynda Clark Laurie E. Craghead celebrate the son of grace and Norma Freitas contributions of determination Diane Henkels the 2004 award to create oppor- Ellen K. Jones Kimberly A. Kaminski recipients: Justice tunities for oth- Leslie O’Leary Betty Roberts The Honorable Susan Leeson (left), ers, without Darleen R. Ortega Award recipient considering per- Cecil A. Reniche-Smith Pamela Jacklin, and Leonard Girard Joanne L. Southey Judge Susan sonal slights. Patricia Sullivan Leeson; and Pamela Jacklin and her husband, Also important in fostering her involvement, Jeanette L. Thomas Leonard Girard, joint recipients of the Judge Pam said, was the fact that social commitment Heather Young Mercedes Deiz Award. is an important part of the firm culture at Stoel Past Presidents Elizabeth Schwartz Pamela Jacklin and Leonard Girard live their Rives, where she practices law. Pam closed by Lori E. Deveny commitment to promoting minorities in the law noting that we must remain aware that “the Debra E. Pilcher by hosting minority students in their home. In Constitution is color blind—no classification Marilyn E. Litzenberger Teresa M. Kraemer introducing Pam and Leonard, Judge Merri can deny a benefit or impose a burden—but Patricia L. Heatherman Souther Wyatt discussed their steadfast com- it is color conscious.” Julie Levie Caron mitment to promoting minorities in the law Leonard Girard then spoke, acknowledging Phylis Chadwell Myles Helle Rode through mentoring and personal support. She the support of the audience and the particular Diana Craine quoted a minority law student who had lived contributions of individual audience members. Kathryn M. Ricciardelli in their home as saying, “Even when I thought He talked about the “I Have a Dream” pro- Agnes Sowle Katherine H. O’Neil I could tough it out alone, you wouldn’t let gram, the Oregon branch of which he and Pam Interim Executive Director me.” co-founded. He discussed his commitment to Paula Manley Pam Jacklin’s exuberance was evident as she introducing the primarily minority kids in the 503/235-9092 took the podium, promising not to speak “more sponsored classes to lawyers and judges, to ex- [email protected] than five hours.” She began by speaking of pose them to the idea that these are people Newsletter Editor people in her life who “demonstrated by their they can know and positions they can hold. Elise Gautier, 503/292-2893 [email protected] actions how to live in this world.” One was a Leonard explained that in thinking about a way The Oregon Women Lawyers woman Pam never knew, the woman who had to expand their support of minority students AdvanceSheet is published endowed the Celia Howard Fellowship that Pam beyond the “I Have a Dream” program, he and quarterly by Oregon Women won to attend the Fletcher School of Law and Pam decided that “providing students with a Lawyers, P.O. Box 40393 Portland, OR 97240 Diplomacy, operated by Tufts University in place to live, some food, some mentoring, cooperation with Harvard, from which Pam Continued on page 3

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 1 SPRING 2004 President’s Message he daffodils with some friendly bidding wars on the May 1 also marks the official end of T and crocuses terrific auction items. my term on the OWLS board and my have sprung to The spring season also includes the term as OWLS president. I have very life, the magnolia annual OWLS Spring CLE, and this year’s much enjoyed my six years on the OWLS trees have event, on May 14, promises to be in- board, but I am ready to have my name bloomed magnifi- spiring. Since last fall, OWLS members moved to the list of past OWLS presi- cently, and the have been engaging in a monthly dia- dents. It has been said that it takes a cherry trees along logue regarding leadership. The Spring village to raise a child. Similarly, it takes the river have CLE will expand on that dialogue with a board of directors to run OWLS. I was awakened with the help of Professor Deborah Rhode, very fortunate to have wonderfully com- stunning pink who edited the book The Difference mitted and supportive board members Sarah Crooks flowers. Spring “Difference” Makes: Women in Leader- to work with this year. Thank you all has arrived! With each spring season ship and is the keynote speaker for the for your dedication to the organization. comes the annual OWLS Robert-Deiz CLE. Please join us for this engaging dis- I especially want thank the members of Awards Dinner. The 12th annual dinner, cussion of leadership with distinguished my Executive Committee—Jen, Kate, held on March 5, was a fabulous suc- leaders in our community and Profes- Deanna, and Kathryn. You are amazing cess, with record-breaking attendance sor Rhode. women, and I very much appreciate your and thoughtful accounts of the contri- Spring also marks the change of lead- support this past year. butions of the Roberts Award recipient, ership for OWLS. On May 1, Jennifer De Someone told me recently that prac- former Justice Susan M. Leeson, and the Wald takes over as president of OWLS. ticing law successfully is analogous to Deiz Award recipients, Leonard Girard This past year has been a busy year for completing a marathon (or perhaps an and Pam Jacklin. Many thanks to the the board, with the development of a Iron Man), not winning a sprint. I took committee that planned the dinner: co- new strategic plan and the leadership that advice to mean that I needed to chairs Jeanette Thomas and Julia Markley programs. With its new focus, the board find a sustainable pace, which includes and committee members Kendra will continue developing the leadership time to savor the vistas along the way. I Matthews, Karen Adams, and Sue-Del skills of our members and begin a dia- am working on my pace, and now I am McCullough. And congratulations to the logue regarding changes to the way we off to linger at a few vistas. OWLS Foundation for organizing the practice law that will make practicing hugely successful silent auction that law more satisfying and sustaining over entertained guests before the dinner the long term. Thank you for your support The 2004 Roberts-Deiz Awards Dinner was a great success for Oregon Women Lawyers, and we would like to thank all our generous supporters. The dinner could not have taken place without financial underwriting from the following supporters. Thank you. Patrons Table Organizers/Purchasers Friends Lane Powell Spears Lubersky LLP; Hon. ; Ball Janik LLP; Barran Hon. Anna Brown; Robert and Kim Markowitz, Herbold, Glade & Mehlhaf Liebman LLP; Bullivant Houser Bailey Duncan; Fisher & Phillips LLP; Gordon PC; Miller Nash LLP; Naegeli Reporting PC; Davis Wright Tremaine LLP; & Polscer LLC; Janis L. Hardman; Corporation; Schwabe Williamson & Gevurtz, Menashe, Larson & Howe PC; Hon. James A. Redden Wyatt; Stoel Rives LLP; Teach Report- Hoffman Hoffman Hart & Wagner LLP; ing Inc.; Umpqua Bank I Have a Dream Foundation; Thank you to the following Hon. Kristena LaMar; Lane Powell businesses for donating Sponsors Spears Lubersky LLP; Lewis & Clark these items: Bodyfelt Mount Stroup & Chamberlain Law School; Markowitz, Herbold, LLP; Lori E. Deveny; Robert Deveny of Glade & Mehlhaf PC; Mary Leonard Bridge City Legal Brownstein, Rask, Sweeney, Kerr, Grim, Law Society; Miller Nash LLP; Oregon for donating DeSylvia & Hay; Perkins Coie LLP; Will- Minority Lawyers Association; Oregon poster boards iams Dailey O’Leary Craine & Love PC State Bar; Oregon Supreme and Dolan Griggs & Appellate Courts; OWLS Foundation; McCulloch LLP Contributors Perkins Coie LLP; Stoel Rives LLP; for Chernoff Vilhauer McClung & Stenzel Tonkon Torp LLP; University of Oregon purchasing LLP; Goldberg, Mechanic, Stuart & Law School (purchased by U of O flowers Gibson LLP; Preston Gates & Ellis; Foundation); Linda Wah; for the Ingrid Slezak; Susan Hammer Dispute Willamette University School of Law; honorees Resolution Services Williams Dailey O’Leary Craine & Love PC; Yates, Matthews & Associates PC

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 2 SPRING 2004 Roberts-Deiz Awards Dinner continued from page 1 sion, emphasizing that it is “a profession, not a game or a sport or a fight to the death.” Judge Leeson said that women and like-minded men have always been at the fore- front of change, and she stated her hope that OWLS will be instrumental in making the changes to the profession that we profess to want to make. Judge Leeson also admonished The Honorable Susan Leeson (left) the members of the legal pro- and the Honorable Betty Roberts Top: Pamela Jacklin and Leonard Girard with fession, noting that the pub- Camilla Thurmond (center), one of their mentees. lic will like us a lot better if Bottom: Enjoying the festivities are (from left) seemed like a good idea.” And a very we start liking ourselves. Kathryn Eaton, Kendra Matthews, Marja Sellman, good idea it has proved, as the couple And, with a flourish of the and Alice Bartelt. have provided very personal support by deflection mechanism Judge opening their home to law students and Ortega had noted, Sue Leeson law school graduates studying for the closed by bringing her brief bar exam. comments back to Justice Betty As one woman who has greatly ben- Roberts, “out there in front, efited from the guidance and example as always,” recognizing diver- of Justice Betty Roberts Award recipi- sity and advancing human ent Judge Susan Leeson, Judge Darlene rights. Ortega was effusive in her introduction. Sue-Del McCulloch, a partner Judge Ortega noted Judge Leeson’s aca- in the firm Dolan Griggs & demic prowess as a professor, an Oregon McCulloch LLP in Portland, was Court of Appeals judge, and an Oregon on the Dinner Committee. Supreme Court justice, and emphasized the impact that seeing a woman on the state’s highest courts has on other women and minorities. She also praised Judge Leeson’s accessibility and her will- ingness to pause to talk with and en- courage other women, noting that she has “a well-honed deflection reflex,” turning attention away from herself to focus on others. As a woman and a minority with ini- tially tentative judicial aspirations, Judge Ortega herself relied on Judge Leeson’s accessibility and support. She found that Judge Leeson’s experience as one of the first women to serve on Oregon’s high- est courts had given her a deep under- standing of what a struggle it can be to fit in where one’s gifts may not be readily apparent to others and to find a lan- guage in which to make oneself heard. Judge Ortega noted that Judge Leeson has always been willing to share the fruits of these struggles and extend en- couragement to other women. Sue Leeson reflected on her “seren- dipitous journey through the Oregon judiciary” and the young people—stu- dents and clerks, both male and female— who have enriched her life. She talked about her respect for the legal profes-

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 3 SPRING 2004 DragonFlies Dive In Meet Board Member By Cecil A. Reniche-Smith Kathryn Ricciardelli erhaps you’ve seen them. Strange in conjunction with the Portland Rose By Kathleen Hansa figures muffled in waterproof Festival on June 12 and 13. The athryn Ricciardelli works for Johnson jackets, walking the streets of DragonFlies hope to compete in other P Nyburg & Andersen in Portland as Portland in the pouring rain carrying races throughout the summer, possibly K in-house coun- life vests and paddles, muttering about including races in Victoria, B.C. sel for Liberty upcoming trials or the latest decision of On April 3 the DragonFlies partici- Mutual Insur- the court of appeals. Perhaps you’ve seen pated in the Awakening the Dragon ance Group. them at the Riverplace, watching from ceremony, which took place in late morn- Her work for your cozy dry table at the hotel restau- ing at the Riverplace Marina. The cer- the past 14 rant as they gather in a circle to stretch, emony marks the beginning of the years has in- run in place, or do jumping jacks. Per- official Rose Festival practice season and cluded personal haps you’ve thought to yourself, “Those is performed to ensure the safety and injury defense women are nuts.” Or maybe you have success of the races. Everyone enjoyed and workers’ thought, “That looks like fun—I won- the spectacular festival, complete with compensation, der who they are?” lion dances, drumming, and a dragon which affords Regular readers of this column will boat parade. her the opportunity to work on chal- know, of course, that those women are The DragonFlies’ 2004 roster includes lenging cases, meet interesting people, the Mighty Mighty DragonFlies, Oregon both returning and novice paddlers. Co- and learn about Oregon, as her caseload Women Lawyers’ own dragon boat captains are Diana Stuart and Heather covers the entire state. team. And yes, dragon boating is fun Van Meter. Our flag catcher for the Rose After high school, Kathryn taught (and the court shall reserve ruling on Festival is Barbara Creel. The roster also swimming until an ear problem whether those women are nuts). includes Beth Allen, Melissa Barron, grounded her. She then followed her The DragonFlies’ 2004 season is in full Nancy Bergeson, Karen Berkowitz, father to West Publishing Company, swing, with the team out on the water Heather Brann, Hina Chaschin, Heide where she worked in the manuscript practicing three days a week to prepare Cole, Chris Cress, Laurie Dailey, Nicole department until “the glass ceiling” for the summer races, beginning with DeFever, Greta Gibbs, Pam Hann, Lisa prompted her to go to law school. the annual Portland-Kaohsiung Sister Hunt, Renee Johnson, Samantha Kelley, Kathryn moved to Oregon in 1981 to City Association Dragon Boat Races, held Elizabeth Mainwaring, Holly Martin, Sue- attend the University of Oregon and Del McCulloch, Shannon O’Melia, Willamette University College of Law. Shoshanah Oppenheim, Sue Phillips, She describes fun as a “four-letter Stephanie Pulliam, Diane Rea, Cecil word: golf.” She also enjoys swimming, INGRID E. SLEZAK Reniche-Smith, Brenna Romer, Michelle playing the piano, weight training, gar- Rudd, Carole Shauger, Stacey Shupe, dening, and dining with friends. In ad- ATTORNEY AT LAW Robyn Stein, Kristin Sterling, and dition, Kathryn likes to read, walk, and Michelle Young. Richard Cole returns as take photographs to relax. coach. Kathryn worked with Elizabeth The DragonFlies are looking for spon- Harchenko, Andrea Redding, and Diane sors to defray the costs of race registra- Reynolds to form the OWLS mentor pro- tion, food and water on race days, and gram in the three law schools in Oregon team uniforms. If you or your firm is in 1990. For this work Kathryn received interested in sponsoring the team, con- the Membership Service Award from the tact Diana Stuart at 503/224-2372 or in 1993. She was presi- Heather Van Meter at 503/228-6351. dent of OWLS in 1992–93, and contin- Sponsors will be acknowledged in all ues to serve on the OWLS Board of articles and press releases regarding the Directors. She co-chairs the OWLS Judi- Practice limited to team, and will be listed on the team’s cial Endorsement Committee. mediation of uniforms and banners. Past sponsors Kathryn credits OWLS with being a domestic relations matters have included Brayton Purcell; Bullivant lifeline to her career, friendships, and Houser Bailey PC; Kell Alterman & overall well-being. She notes that her Runstein LLP; Lane Powell Spears work with OWLS replenishes her enthu- Lubersky LLP; Stahancyk Gearing Rackner 1220 SW Morrison, Suite 1300 siasm for the practice of law. She hopes & Kent PC; Tonkon Torp LLP; Yates, to spread her positive energy to new Portland, Oregon 97205-2232 Matthews & Morasch PC; and Zimmer & and seasoned practitioners alike. OWLS (503) 248-0938 Bunch LLC. is fortunate to have Kathryn’s ongoing Fax: (503) 248-0943 Cecil Reniche-Smith is an associate with commitment and enthusiasm. Thank Email: [email protected] the firm Hoffman Hart & Wagner LLP in you, Kathryn! Website: www.ingridslezak.com Portland and serves on the OWLS Board Kathleen Hansa is of counsel with Will- of Directors. iams Zagrafos & Peck in Lake Oswego.

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 4 SPRING 2004 Nena Cook Thank You, Loree Speaks at LEG-Up Event oree Devery has resigned as executive director of OWLS By Barbara Smythe Land is now the recruiting manager at Tonkon Torp, regon State Bar President-Elect where she was formerly a partner. Loree served as OWLS ONena Cook spoke about leadership executive director for three and a half years, moving us opportunities within the OSB at the forward in many areas. She improved outreach to OWLS OWLS LEG-Up event hosted by Bullivant chapters, created the OWLS website, created and adminis- Houser Bailey PC on February 12. A part- tered the OWLS list serve, implemented efficient procedures, ner at Sussman Shank LLP, Nena will be and increased operating revenue, and she did it all with the third woman to serve as OSB presi- unflagging good humor. Loree has been an integral part of dent. One of her goals is to achieve parity the AdvanceSheet Committee and a wonderful asset to OWLS. between women and men within the We wish her the best. Loree Devery organization’s leadership. Paula Manley is serving as the interim executive director Nena discussed with the 35 attend- of OWLS. Paula came to OWLS through TACS Executive Transition Services, a ser- ees her own decision to become active vice that provides interim executive directors and consulting expertise to groups in the OSB, eventually running for the undergoing changes in staff leadership. You can reach Paula and her assistant, House of Delegates and later the Board Linda Tomassi, at the same OWLS phone number (503/235-9092), mailing address, of Governors. She also stressed the and email address ([email protected]). value—to both the organization and the individual—of participating in OSB com- mittees. The attendees discussed the kind NCWBA Summit on August 6 of background that makes a person The National Conference of Women’s Bar Associations (NCWBA) will host its an- “qualified” to serve in a position of lead- nual Women’s Bar Leadership Summit on August 6 in Atlanta, Georgia. The one- ership within the OSB. Nena advised day summit, titled “The Secrets of Our Success,” will consist of panels and speakers women who are interested in bar lead- focusing on successful practices of women’s bar associations and will address mem- ership to be persistent in their efforts bership recruitment and retention, foundations and community service, fundraising, to find a niche that interests them. strategic planning, and other topics. The summit will be held in conjunction with The LEG-Up series of events, presented the ABA’s annual meeting, on August 4–10 in and around Atlanta. by OWLS, is intended to support and The summit will take place at the Commerce Club in Atlanta. To register for the encourage women attorneys in their ef- summit or participate on a panel, contact Pamela Ly Nicholson at 503/657-3813 or forts to move into leadership positions [email protected]. For information on the ABA meeting, visit www.abanet.org. within the profession and society. For more information, see the OWLS website, www.oregonwomanlawyers.com. Barbara Smythe is a contract attorney at Klarquist Sparkman LLP in Portland and serves on the OWLS board. Lani Guinier at Reed By Devon Zastrow arvard Professor Lani Guinier spoke 1001 SW Fifth Ave., Suite 1900, Portland, OR 97204 Convenient parking at 6th & Main at Reed College in Portland on Feb- H www.wdolaw.com | email: [email protected] ruary 9 about topics addressed in her book The Miner’s Canary: Enlisting Race, Resisting Power, Transforming Democ- racy (Harvard University Press, 2002, co- ■ authored by Gerald Torres). The authors Diet Pills contend that race plays a structural role ■ Dangerous Medicines in society by functioning as a decoy that ■ Defective Products is indicative of deeper flaws, much like and Vehicles a canary in a miner’s shaft that ceases ■ Mercury in Vaccines (Thimerosal) to sing and even dies to signify a seri- ■ ous problem. At Reed, Professor Guinier Nursing Home Litigation asserted that socioeconomic factors pre- ■ PPA (Phenylpropanolamine) vent many ethnic minorities from gain- ■ PPH (Primary Pulmonary Hypertension) ing access to the best educational and ■ Toxic Mold career opportunities, and she discussed ways to make higher education more e have successfully helped hundreds of seriously injured people and their families, and we welcome your accessible. Wreferrals. In the past we have paid millions in referral fees to other attorneys. Many Oregon lawyers do Devon Zastrow is an associate at not know that in 1986, Oregon fully authorized and encouraged referral fees, where the referring attorney can share in a contingency fee when forwarding the case to specialists. See DR 2-107 (A). Klarquist Sparkman LLP in Portland.

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 5 SPRING 2004 Women Partners Break 25% Barrier By J. Nicole DeFever and Margarita Molina icture it—a large Portland firm came up repeatedly: flexibility and role Ater Wynne’s where women reside in coveted models. partners and asso- Pcorner offices and make partner Flexibility ciates are part- while working part-time. A firm where While many firms tout flexibility, Leslie time, including the percentage of women partners and Juliana both said that Ater Wynne one male attor- nearly matches the percentage of is especially open to flexible schedules. ney. Both women women actively practicing in the Oregon The interest- agreed that a flex- State Bar. A ing aspect of ible part-time pro- firm whose gram could lead Large Portland Firms the firm’s flex- previous title ibility is that it to enhanced pro- was the first with the Highest Percentage ductivity in the Juliana Wellman * is, well, flex- in Portland to of Women Partners in 2003 ible. An attor- long run. At the same time, attorneys include a ney can who take advantage of that flexibility woman’s Ater Wynne LLP 25.7% incorporate also make sacrifices, such as decreased name. Ater compensation and, at times, long hours. Ball Janik LLP 25.0% flexibility into Wynne LLP is her career as Leslie and Juliana joked that Ater that firm. Tonkon Torp LLP 22.4% well as her Wynne was a “revolving door”—in a Nearly 26% of schedule. Op- positive sense. Several associates and its partners Preston Gates & Ellis LLP 22.2% tions vary partners have left the firm, only to re- are women, from a leave turn later. Juliana, for example, joined beating both of absence to the firm in 1984, then left in 1992 to the Portland and the national average. telecommuting, part-time schedules, and become a sole practitioner and later cor- To gain some insight into what Ater even returning to the firm years later porate counsel for an Ater Wynne cli- Wynne is doing right, we asked two of after a stint in government service or as ent. She returned to the firm as a partner the firm’s partners, Leslie Bottomly and in-house counsel. in 2000. Juliana Wellman, to describe their ex- Leslie The firm’s ability to welcome back at- periences and consider what distin- Bottomly torneys, guishes Ater Wynne. Two key aspects took ad- Average Percentage of whether vantage of Women Partners in Large Firms* the break the firm’s is months flexibility Year Nationwide Portland or years, by taking a enhances four-month 2001 15.80% 15.50% the attor- neys’ op- leave of ab- 2002 16.30% 16.56% sence after portunities each of her 2003 16.81% 17.79% for per- two chil- sonal and dren was profes- born. The firm did not see that as a prob- sional development. The partners agreed lem, and she made partner a year after that this approach made Ater Wynne returning from her second leave. Leslie not just a friendly place to work, but a telecommutes from home most after- stronger firm with dedicated attorneys. noons, so she can be there when her Although the dividends are not always children come home. The partner noted visible in the short term, Ater Wynne’s that her telecommuting experience has flexibility pays noticeable dividends in proved valuable during pressure dead- the long run. lines, as she is able to work late into the Role Models night from her home computer. But, By all accounts, Carol Hewitt (1945– Leslie cautioned, “It’s not like anything 1993) was a force to be reckoned with. goes; if your need for flexibility con- After interning for Justice Goodwin on flicts with meeting the client’s needs, the and clerking it’s still not going to work, even at Ater for U.S. District Judge Solomon, Carol Wynne.” could not find a job in Portland because Juliana Wellman sees part-time attor- of her gender. After some “gentle per- neys as an advantage for the firm’s bot- suasion” from Judge Solomon, Carol was tom line. The reduced hours mean hired at Lindsay, Nahstoll, Hart, Duncan, reduced salaries during a weak economy, Dafoe & Krause. She quickly developed but an experienced cadre of attorneys a reputation as an outstanding litiga- is available on demand. About 10% of tor and became a named partner in the

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 6 SPRING 2004 successor firm Ater, Wynne, Hewitt, Dodson & Skerritt.** The Mystery of the Leaking Pipeline “She modeled excellence in a way no By Barbara Smythe one could ignore,” Juliana noted. “It lot has changed since Ruth Bader The 30 or so attendees ranged from was inspiring. It made it a place where AGinsburg stared shyly at her shoes large-firm partners to contract attorneys women wanted to come.” Carol passed and told an inquirer at a new students’ to recent law school grads to judges to away at the early age of 47, but it is reception that she had enrolled in home-based sole practitioners. Noting obvious that her Harvard Law School in order to better that the incidence of overt sex discrimi- legacy lives on. understand her husband’s profession. Or nation appears to continue to decrease, Her presence had since Stanford Law Review Editor Sandra attendees discussed the remaining ob- an impact on both Day O’Connor’s resume was rejected by stacles to women’s efforts to achieve Juliana and Leslie, firm after firm on the ground that cli- personal and professional success. One as they now have ents wouldn’t want to work with a lady focus was vestigial, often unintended, an impact on lawyer. During the past half-century, structural barriers, ranging from rigid women entering women have made huge strides toward partnership tracks and court schedules the profession. “I equality. In fact, for over a decade, the to family-unfriendly understandings of have had associ- law school population has been divided what constitutes a good reason to be Leslie Bottomly ates tell me ‘I roughly equally between male and fe- out of the office for the afternoon. An- came here be- male students. other topic of interest was the degree cause of you,’” Leslie said, “not because So why do women still comprise only to which women undermine their own I model excellence (I try, believe me), 5% of law firm managing partners, 1% efforts by failing to “think outside the but because my career illustrates the of Fortune 500 CEOs and 6% of state box” about alternative routes to suc- firm’s flexibility and perhaps an alter- governors? Stanford Law Professor cess or by “opting out” rather than ask- native path to success.” Deborah Rhode poses this question in ing for workable employment Times are changing, but progress is her book The Difference “Difference” arrangements. slow. Women have made up 50% of law Makes, and it was the topic of discus- Deborah Rhode will be the keynote school classrooms for some time now, sion at the March 11 LEG-Up event, speaker at the OWLS Spring CLE, to be but still account for only 30% of the hosted (with outstanding food!) by held in Portland on May 14. The Differ- active members of the Oregon State Bar Tonkon Torp LLP and facilitated by ence “Difference” Makes is available and not quite 18% of the partners in Norma Freitas. For those of us who through major online booksellers. Portland. In fact, none of Portland’s five hadn’t yet read the book, Deanna Wray Barbara Smythe is a contract attorney largest firms has broken the 20% bar- created an outline of the first chapter. at Klarquist Sparkman LLP in Portland. rier. Flexible programs and strong role models can have a positive impact on the number of women partners. In time, “A Portland lawyer the success of Ater Wynne will become the norm. called me at * All statistics in this article are based 4:12 pm and asked on National Association of Law Place- if I could get him ment (NALP) data, available at www.nalp.org. Although the NALP per- a reporter that mits any size firm to report its data, gen- afternoon and erally only the larger firms submit again the next day. information. We acknowledge that some smaller firms have higher percentages The location was We offer the same services as the other top (or even 100% women partners). How- aboard a Greek Portland reporting firms. We deliver the ever, conducting a city- or statewide same high quality product. The difference is survey of all firms is beyond the scope ship which could our personal commitment to superior service. of this article. The NALP data are useful only be reached for measuring the growing ranks of Our reporter and a Greek interpreter were women partners overall. by a short ride on board until 2:00 am and back later that day. ** For more information on Carol’s in a small boat Our client was impressed, of course. unique career, see the articles written and a long climb by Justice Tom Balmer in the spring 2000 If you want service, call Teach. 503.248.1003 and summer 2000 issues of Benchmarks, up a rope ladder. It’s all about service. the newsletter published by the U.S. Dis- There was only trict Court of Oregon Historical Society. one thing to say. J. Nicole DeFever is a civil litigation as- sociate at Parsons, Farnell & Grein LLP, “Of course.” and Margarita Molina is an associate at 1500 SW First Avenue, Portland, OR 97201 Davis, Wright, Tremaine LLP. Both —Catherine Teach 503.248.1003 or 800.230.3302 women work in Portland.

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 7 SPRING 2004 Meet Judge Paula Brownhill THE JUDGES FORUM women lawyers entering the profession Clatsop County Circuit Court today? A. Work hard but set aside a little time Q. Did anything about your upbringing for yourself every day. Maintain ties with lead you toward a career in law? your friends. If you have children, spend A. As a child, I was in awe when I walked as much time as possible with them— into the Clatsop County Courthouse, they leave home way too soon. Make it with its high ceilings, stuffed deer and a habit to dine out with your spouse/ By The Honorable Ellen Rosenblum partner at least one night a month. Keep moose heads, and sweeping staircases. Circuit Judge, Multnomah County My father was district attorney, and my your sense of humor. mother and I occasionally walked down nursing a baby. When I wasn’t in trial, Q. Do you have any thoughts about the the hill to watch him in trial. I now sit my schedule was flexible enough to al- practice of law today that might help on the bench in the same courtroom low me to volunteer in the girls’ class- improve it for all lawyers and women where he worked, and I am still in awe. rooms and take them to after-school in particular? The photos of the judges who came activities. All of that changed in 1994, A. Astoria is a small town, and the law- before me, all men, are mounted on the when Judge Edison retired for health yers I see in the courtroom are my friends walls. reasons. and neighbors. I look forward to visit- I was in third grade when my father I had thought about some day seek- ing with them for a few minutes before joined a law firm in Eugene. He worked ing Judge Edison’s position, but his de- or after court when time allows. I would long hours and traveled frequently. I was cision to retire early caught me by encourage women lawyers to develop not interested in a career as a lawyer surprise. Even though I didn’t feel ready, friendly relationships with their col- because I thought it would take me away I decided to submit my name anyway, leagues, judges, and the court staff. from home too much. After college, I figuring that the district court judge Friendly relationships will make going worked as a police dispatcher in the Lane would be appointed to the circuit court to court more fun. County Courthouse and watched several bench and I might have a chance at the criminal trials. I decided then to become district court vacancy. I called Paula Q. What do you like most and least a prosecutor. Kurshner for advice because she had about being a judge? Q. Describe your career path and how recently been through the application A. I love the interactions with people. I it’s been affected by your personal life. process. I was fortunate that Barbara especially enjoy juvenile court and drug court, two places I may have a positive A. I attended the University of Oregon Roberts was governor; she gave me the influence. I also like to write policies, and the University of Oregon Law School. opportunity to serve as the first woman create new forms, and work on projects While in law school, I clerked at the Lane circuit court judge in Clatsop County. to improve the court and our service to County District Attorney’s Office and Q. Who has most significantly influenced the public. tried my first cases. I also met Blair you during your legal career and as a Soon after I took the bench, I was pre- Henningsgaard, a kindergarten class- judge? siding over a jury trial in a personal in- mate from Astoria. After I took the bar A. Early in my legal career, Coos County jury case. During opening statements, exam, Blair and I were married and I Judge Richard Barron was my role model. the defense lawyer told the jurors that joined him in North Bend, where he was Since I’ve been a judge, Lincoln County none of us wanted to be in court. He practicing law. Judge Robert Huckleberry has been a said, “The judge doesn’t even want to I applied for a job in the Coos County tremendous help to me. After nine and be here,” and I almost spoke up. There DA’s office, but I wasn’t hired. I went to a half years on the bench, I still call him is no place I would rather be than on work for the Southwestern Oregon Pub- for advice. the bench in Clatsop County Circuit lic Defenders Office. I had half of the Court. juvenile cases and lots of criminal cases. Q. How have you tried to balance your The only drawback to my job is the The first time one of my clients went to life? overwhelming quantity of work. We prison on a felony charge, I gave up felo- A. My family provides balance in my life. have two judges to handle over 10,000 nies and concentrated on juveniles. Many nights I’ve driven home preoccu- filings a year, and I have additional du- Blair and I decided to leave Coos pied by incidents at work, and all ties as presiding judge. Many days I never County in 1983. We each made a list of thoughts of work disappear when I walk leave the courtroom, so files stack up places where we could live, and Astoria in the house and am greeted by my chil- on my desk, couch, and every available was the only town on both lists. We dren. Our daughter Anna now is a fresh- space. I work evenings and weekends, moved into Blair’s childhood home and man at Vassar College, and Kari is a junior and still I cannot keep up with the work. opened a law office in a building on at Astoria High School. I enjoy every the Columbia River. We worked together minute I spend with them, especially Q. Do you have any advice for women for nine years; I emphasized family and since I missed so much time when they lawyers who are thinking about apply- juvenile law, and Blair did just about were growing up. It is important for me ing for or running for the bench? everything else. to get completely away at times, and A. When I was an applicant for Judge Our daughter Anna was born in 1985, family vacations are a wonderful way Edison’s position, Paula Kurshner gave and Kari was born in 1986. Clatsop to spend time with my family and for- me excellent advice about the selection County Circuit Court Judge Thomas get the office. process. I would encourage others to call Edison said I was the first lawyer in his sitting judges for advice, even if you court to be allowed a continuance for Q. Do you have particular advice for don’t know us.

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 8 SPRING 2004 Pinstripes & Pearls The Women of the Harvard Law School Class of ‘64 Who Forged an Old-Girl Network and Paved the Way for Future Generations By Judith Richards Hope (Scribner, 2003) Book Review by Noreen (Saltveit) McGraw

’ll admit I was a little dubious about women), as courtroom, jury reactions, etc., to com- Ithis book, which is billed as a record they attended pare with my own experiences. But most of the female “pioneers” in the Harvard the law school, of the women did not end up in litiga- Law School class of l964—one of the first their careers tion. And whether she’s discussing cor- at the school to admit women. and marriages porate success, family strains, or other After all, they graduated nine years along the way, facets of survival in our profession, Ms. after I began working as a trial lawyer, and where they Hope provides enough food for any and long after Oregon’s pioneering fe- are now. Oregon attorney to chew on. male attorneys of the early 20th cen- Layering the On a personal note, I also wished that tury and before. narrative in this she had given even more attention to Yet this book kept me absorbed, chroni- way provides Katherine O’Neil, founder of OWLS, and cling the persistence of the many myths the reader with Katherine’s view of Harvard as well as that continue to hamper us to this day: interesting insights into the barriers fac- more of her career path along the way.* that we aren’t bright enough, tough ing female and minority lawyers, then However, this is a good book for all enough, or analytical enough to “make and even today. those making the legal journey, and one it” in the courtroom, the boardroom, The stories of three of the women fea- I’d heartily recommend. or the office, and that we won’t be ac- tured—former Congresswoman Pat * [Katherine completed her first year cepted by clients, judges, or colleagues. Schroeder of Colorado, Senator Eliza- at Harvard Law School, took time off to Twenty women started Harvard Law beth Dole of North Carolina, and rear her children, and completed law School in the class of 1964; 15 gradu- Oregon’s own Katherine O’Neil—make school at Lewis & Clark.] ated. Ms. Hope details these women’s this an especially good read for OWLS lives at various phases: before they were members. Noreen (Saltveit) McGraw is a lawyer, accepted to Harvard (while the school As a litigator, I was wishing for more mediator, and arbitrator who currently struggled over whether to admit narrative concerning treatment in the practices in Prineville.

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OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 9 SPRING 2004 attended the Oregon Law Student Pub- president, discussed the importance and Around Oregon lic Interest Fund annual auction at the benefits of family meetings. On Feb. 10, By Holly Pettit University of Oregon Law Multnomah County School; proceeds benefit stu- Attorney Agnes Cascade Women Lawyers. At CWL’s Jan. dents accepting nonpaid Sowle, whom the 14 luncheon, Sandy Humphries spoke public interest jobs during county appointed on “Motivational Interviewing—Getting the summer. In April, LCWL as its lead attorney Your Client to Do What You Want.” CWL will co-sponsor, with the last year, discussed hosted a CLE on gay and lesbian law, Women’s Law Forum, a so- her practice, her in- with speaker Beth Allen, on Feb. 27. cial event with judges from sights on leadership Thanks go to Liz Dickson of Hurley, Lynch around the state. LCWL also and management, & Re PC for arranging the use of the will hold a social event in and how OWLS has firm’s conference room for the CLE and May, before the summer hia- Laurie Craghead and helped. The Honor- the social hour afterwards. On March 9, tus. For more information, Kimberly Kaminiski (right) able Janice Stewart, CWL met for a networking lunch, and please contact Heather Young at Sandra Hansberger, Ellen Bachman, Eric the group will meet again on April 13 [email protected]. Dahlin, and James Filiaut presented a one-hour CLE on professionalism and at Ernesto’s Restaurant. CWL would like Linn-Benton Women Lawyers. On Jan. ethics for business lawyers and litigators to thank Sharon Smith of Bryant, Lovlien 21, Linn-Benton Women Lawyers met on March 9. At the April 13 lunch, Pro- and Jarvis for arranging for a confer- at the office of Kara Daley in Corvallis fessor Amy Bushaw of Lewis & Clark Law ence room and the reprinting of mate- for a one-credit Diversity CLE. The group School spoke on the topic “Women Law- rials for the October and December 2003 met on Feb. 18 at Wyatt’s in Albany, yers and the Pursuit of Happiness.” video replays of OWLS CLEs. Please con- and on March 17 at China Delight in Queen’s Bench luncheons are held from tact Laurie Craghead at 541/388-6593 Corvallis. Linn-Benton Women Lawyers 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fernando’s Hide- or [email protected] now holds its regular meetings in the away in Portland. The cost is $12. For for more information about CWL events. evenings, from 5:45 to 7 p.m., to accom- more information, contact Kimberly Coast Women Lawyers. Coast Women modate members’ schedules. For more Kaminiski at [email protected] or Lawyers enjoyed after-dinner drinks at information, please contact Lynda Clark 503/281-2471 or Shari Gregory at Georgie’s, a Newport bar and restau- at [email protected] or 541/ [email protected]. rant, on the last Thursdays of January, 926-8678. Rogue Women Lawyers. On Jan. 21, RWL February, and March. On Jan. 30, the Mary Leonard Law Society. met in Judge Schiveley’s jury room at group teamed up At MLLS’s regular luncheon the Justice Building in Medford, where with the Oregon At- on Jan. 20, Marva Fabien Judy B. Schaefer, R.N. and certified per- torney Assistance spoke about her election to sonal trainer, discussed “Stress Manage- Program and the the OSB Board of Gover- ment, Diet, and Exercise.” RWL met for PLF to hold a diver- nors and her goals for her lunch on Feb. 25 and March 24 in sity, ethics, and of- tenure. MLLS hosted the Medford. The group will meet at noon fice management OWLS board meeting on on April 28 at the Siam Cafe, located at CLE in Newport. Jan. 31 at Willamette Uni- 618 West Main St. in Medford. The May Meloney Crawford versity Law School, and meeting will be in the evening at the Chadwick spoke on joined the OWLS board Mindy Baxter and Diane Henkels Standing Stone Brewery in Ashland. “Working with Im- members for lunch after (right) of Coast Women Lawyers Contact Lisa Greif at [email protected] or paired Clients” and the meeting. On Feb. 17, 541/779-5636 for more information. “Ethics and Confidentiality,” and Dee MLLS held a networking lunch at Goudy Crocker presented helpful office man- Commons at Willamette. The March 16 Washington County Women Lawyers. agement tips. The April gathering, again meeting featured Susan Grabe and David WCWL held casual lunch meetings at the at Georgie’s, will feature a guest speaker. Nebel of the OSB Public Affairs Depart- Cornelius Pass Roadhouse on Jan. 27, For information about the group, con- ment. The April luncheon will be a net- Feb. 24, and March 23. On April 21, tact Diane Henkels at 541/574-6200 or working meeting. MLLS is planning an WCWL will forego the normal lunch for- [email protected]. informal social event at Thompson’s mat for a special Happy Hour event in Josephine County Women Lawyers. Brew Pub in Salem on April 29, begin- honor of Administrative Professionals JCWL met for lunch on Jan. 27, Feb. 24, ning at 5 p.m. MLLS is looking for vol- Day. Attorneys are invited to bring some- and March 30 at La Fuente restaurant unteers to help maintain and update one who makes their job easier day in in Grants Pass. April and May luncheons the Domestic Violence Resource Guide and day out to the Cornelius Pass Road- are scheduled at the regular time and published last fall. MLLS’s board elec- house in Hillsboro any time between 4:30 place: noon on the last Tuesday of each tions will be held in May. Please contact and 6:30 p.m. WCWL is planning a BBQ month at La Fuente. For more informa- Alice Bartelt at 503/373-8696 or this summer at Judge Upton’s home and tion about JCWL, please contact [email protected] for information on be- is brainstorming ideas for a community- LaDonna Wetmore at 541/479-2678 or coming an MLLS board member or on oriented event or activity. For informa- [email protected]. MLLS activities. tion, contact Mary Bruington at 503/ 846-3413 or [email protected]. Lane County Women Lawyers. LCWL met Queen’s Bench. At the Queen’s Bench on Feb. 5 at noon at the Downtown Ath- Jan. 13 luncheon, Kathy Foldes, a Port- Holly Pettit is an associate at Bullivant letic Club. On Feb. 27, LCWL members land attorney and former Queen’s Bench Houser Bailey PC in Portland.

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 10 SPRING 2004 iling Day at to take various gu- urrently, the Interim House and the Capitol bernatorial appoint- Senate Judiciary Committee is F has come and ments. Rep. Floyd C gone, and the turn- Prozanski (D-Eugene) chaired by nonlawyers, Sen. Ginny over looks similar to has decided to run Burdick (D-SW Portland) and Rep. the turnover experi- for the seat vacated Wayne Krieger (R-Gold Beach). Here enced under term by Sen. Tony is a list of Interim Judiciary Com- limits. Approximately Corcoran. Several mittee members. For information one-third of the leg- other prominent By Susan Evans Grabe regarding hearing dates and sched- islators in office will senators and repre- ules, contact Judiciary Counsel Bill leave their seats, sentatives have an- Taylor at 503/986-1694. though some may simply move to the nounced that they are not running other side of the rotunda. We’ll see dif- for reelection, meaning that many of Sen. Ginny Burdick, Co-Chair ferent legislators in 18 House seats and the 2004 legislative races will be hotly Rep. Wayne Krieger, Co-Chair seven Senate seats next year. The exo- contested. Sen. John Lim, Vice Chair dus of legislators will take its toll on Of the statewide judicial races, three the process in terms of experience and will be contested in the May election, * Rep. Robert Ackerman institutional knowledge, as well as party an unusually high number. The newest Rep. Vic Backlund dynamics. In the end, the House will member of the Oregon Supreme Court, Rep. Jeff Barker likely remain solidly Republican and the Justice Rives Kistler, faces a challenge Rep. John Mabrey Senate, currently tied 15-15, will prob- from James Leuenberger, an attorney * Rep. Greg Macpherson ably have a Democratic edge. from Lake Oswego. Justice William Riggs * Rep. Dennis Richardson The legislative agenda for the com- will be running against Rudy M. Murgo, Rep. Gene Whisnant ing months is further complicated by the a trial court judge from Pendleton. Phil Sen. Jason Atkinson large amount of turnover since the end Brockett from Bend has filed for the seat of the session. The House was perhaps held by Judge Robert Wollheim on the * Sen. the hardest hit from the perspective of Oregon Court of Appeals. The number Sen. Ted Ferrioli the Oregon State Bar. Two prominent of contested judicial races and high turn- * Sen. Charlie Ringo members of the House Judiciary Com- over in both houses will make this a more Sen. Charles Starr mittee have left the legislature: Rep. Max interesting election cycle than usual. Sen. Vicki Walker Williams (R-Tigard)—the former Judiciary Susan Evans Grabe is the public affairs * indicates lawyer-legislator chairman—resigned to become the head director at the Oregon State Bar. of the Oregon Department of Correc- tions, and Rep. Lane Shetterly (R-Dal- las) left to take over the Oregon Land Conservation and Development Commis- sion. In addition, Rep. Rob Patridge (R- Medford), former chair of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Public Safety, resigned to spend more time with his family and attend to the demands of his practice. These three representatives were invaluable advocates for the Or- egon Judicial Department, the bar, and the legal community in general. Their experience, negotiating skills, and savoir faire will be sorely missed. Only three new legally trained candi- dates are running for House seats, Del Parks (R-Klamath Falls, a former state representative and House Judiciary chair), Judy Uherbelau (D-Medford, also a former state representative), and Judith Steigler (D-Bend). The first resignation in the Senate occurred in the final weeks of the regu- lar session when Sen. Bev Clarno (R-Bend) resigned to take a position with the Bush administration. Since then, Sen. Tony Corcoran (D-Cottage Grove), Sen. John Minnis (R-Wood Village), and Sen. Lenn Hannon (R-Ashland) have all resigned

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 11 SPRING 2004 OWLS Spring CLE on May 14 lease join us on Friday, May 14, and strategies for enhancing lead- followed by Pat the OWLS Spring CLE, “Mak- ership roles for women lawyers. Sev- lunch, the ing a Difference in Oregon: Women eral prominent women lawyers in keynote Leaders in the Law.” The event will Oregon will speak about their lead- speech, and feature Stanford Law School Pro- ership experiences as part of hour- the panels. fessor and author Deborah Rhode, long panel presentations. The Public The costs are who teaches classes on gender, law, Service Leadership panelists are Sen. $75 for OWLS and public policy. Professor Rhode Kate Brown, Patricia Sullivan, and members; is a past chair of the ABA Commis- Sonya Baskerville. The Private Prac- $35 for OWLS sion on Women in the Profession tice panelists are Dianne Dailey, members and the editor of the book The Dif- Janice Zyryanoff, and Valerie with incomes Deborah Rhode ference “Difference” Makes: Auerbach. The Bar Leadership pan- under $25,000 Women and Leadership. Themes elists are the Honorable Ellen a year; and $90 for nonmembers. from the book will be incorporated Rosenblum, Lisa LeSage, and Registration information and into the CLE agenda. Suzanne Townsend. other details are available on the This half-day program will ex- The Spring CLE will take place on Oregon Women Lawyers website at plore various leadership challenges May 14 at the Hilton Hotel, 921 SW http://oregonwomenlawyers.com/ and successes that women have en- 6th Ave., in downtown Portland. Spring_Conference.html. countered in the legal profession Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., Don’t miss this exciting event!

OWLS Foundation Hosts Successful Silent Auction By Libby Davis s part of the OWLS Roberts-Deiz Awards Dinner, the Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation once again hosted its annual Aauction, raising a record amount of more than $10,000. The great success of the auction is attributed to a wonderful Auction Committee and the more than 145 donors who donated items, including artwork, entertainment tickets, weekend trips, and many baskets of special gifts. This year’s Auction Committee was co-chaired by Carolyn Miller and Libby Davis. We would like to introduce the Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation 2004–2005 board. Laura Caldera Taylor will serve as the Foundation board president. Joining her on the executive board are Carolyn W. Miller, vice president/president-elect; Libby Davis, treasurer; Ann Postlewaite, secretary; and Trudy Allen, historian. The Founda- tion board also welcomes four new members: Tonya Atwell, Nanci Klinger, Kristin Larson, and Kathleen Bricken. After many years of wonderful service, Corky Lai, Katherine O’Neil, Liz Dickson, and Armonica Left to right: Libby Davis, Ann Postlewaite, and Laura Caldera Taylor Gilford will be leaving the Foundation board in May. The Foundation has recently made grants to support the Volunteers of America/Multnomah County CourtCare, St. Andrew’s Legal Clinic, and Mary Leonard Law Society/Domestic Vio- lence Project, and has also provided bar exam grants to single parents. Thank you for your continuing support of the Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation.

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