A Newsletter Published by Women Lawyers Volume 19, No. 3 Summer 2008 OWLS Honors Former Justice By Kathleen J. Rastetter and Hon. Jill Tanner he personal is political,” noted former secretary, called her into his office, told her she Justice Betty ought to go to law school, and figured out how “TRoberts in her opening comments to she could get admitted with no college experience President the standing-room-only crowd that gathered and attend while still working as his secretary. Laura Caldera Taylor on June 13 Judge Nelson Vice Presidents, at the OWLS then spoke Presidents-Elect Gwyn McAlpine Spring CLE to of how oth- Heather Van Meter honor the re- ers had en- Secretary lease of Jus- couraged her Jane Yates tice Roberts’s to become a Treasurer autobiogra- judge. Concetta Schwesinger phy, W i t h The discus- Historian Grit and By sion turned Alice Bartelt Grace: Break- to mentors, Board Members Sally Anderson-Hansell ing Trails in a n d t h e Nancy Cook Politics and qualities that Dana Forman Law. She ex- make for a Cynthia Fraser

Bethany Graham plained that Photo by Jodee Jackson good mentor. Shari Gregory for women to (left), Hon. Betty Roberts, and Susan Hammer Liani Reeves Cashauna Hill “secure their noted that a Megan Livermore Julia Markley rightful place” in society, they need to “work good mentor believes in you, is invested in your Linda Meng effectively in the political system” to change success, and lets you do it your own way. Justice Hon. policies and “put ideals into practice.” Justice Roberts reminded us not to limit ourselves in who Leslie O’Leary Kathleen J. Rastetter Roberts, the first woman to serve on an Oregon we view as possible mentors. Gretchen Kafoury Hon. Katherine Tennyson appellate bench, also noted that the expectation said that Justice Roberts “was critical to many Shannon Terry that women should adapt to the “system” rather of us in the 1970s. You couldn’t have a better Past Presidents than the system itself changing is an enduring role model.” Kellie Johnson Norma S. Freitas societal problem. Panelists agreed that being told “you can’t” do Kate A. Thompson Wilkinson Melody Rose, chair of the political science something motivates them to do it. , Jennifer K. De Wald division at Portland State University, moderated for example, said that when she was in law school Sarah J. Crooks Elizabeth Schwartz the ensuing discussion, which took place at the a male lawyer ran the moot court competition. Lori E. Deveny Oregon Historical Society in Portland. Serving She told him that she could not argue her brief Debra Pilcher Velure as panelists, in addition to Justice Roberts, were in the afternoon, when it was scheduled, because Marilyn E. Litzenberger Teresa M. Kraemer Gretchen Kafoury, a former PSU faculty member, she had no one to watch her infant daughter. He Patricia L. Heatherman Oregon state legislator, Multnomah County com- told her it was “highly unlikely” that she would Julie Levie Caron missioner, and city of Portland commissioner; win the competition anyway. Ms. Paulus left his Phylis Chadwell Myles Helle Rode Norma Paulus, a former Oregon state legislator, office determined to show him otherwise, and Diana Craine secretary of state, and superintendent of public she won the competition. Kathryn M. Ricciardelli Agnes Sowle instruction; Justice Virginia Linder, currently Dr. Rose cited research showing that when Katherine H. O’Neil serving on the Oregon Supreme Court; Judge women were asked whether being told you can’t Executive Director Adrienne Nelson, serving on the Multnomah do something motivates them, 70% said yes. Catherine Ciarlo, 503.595.7826 County Circuit Court; Cashauna Hill, an associate And, Dr. Rose said, “there’s no better revenge catherine@ at Ashcroft Wiles Ammann; and Liani Reeves, an than success.” oregonwomenlawyers.org assistant attorney general in the Oregon Depart- The next topic was how to choose which battles AdvanceSheet Editor Elise Gautier, 503.292.2893 ment of Justice Trial Division. to fight. Justice Roberts said that women should [email protected] Panelists first discussed times they had seized ignore inconsequential decisions, and Justice The AdvanceSheet is published unexpected opportunities. Norma Paulus de- Linder added that in ascertaining which battles quarterly by Oregon Women scribed how Oregon Supreme Court Justice Earl to take on, you should examine the context—is Lawyers, P.O. Box 40393, Continued on page 4 Portland, OR 97240. Latourette, for whom she was working as a

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 1 SUMMER 2008 President’s Message 008 is the women and minorities. At that moment, light is shining through like never before, 2year dreams the names Hillary Clinton and Barack filling us all with the hope and the sure changed. Do Obama had more meaning to me than knowledge that the path will be a little you see the ever before. easier next time.” cracks in the My seven- and nine-year-old daughters Within the past and present ranks of glass ceiling? have spent a lot of time studying the pres- OWLS are many women who put their Do you feel the idential candidates since that crushing fall own cracks in the glass ceiling, pioneers energy from all day. I let them stay up late to watch the like Justice Betty Roberts, Justice Virginia the little girls candidates’ speeches on Super Tuesday. Linder, Judge Mercedes Deiz, Katherine and boys who While they enjoyed the additional time O’Neil, Judge Helen Frye—and the list now believe to read in their rooms, their angst over goes on and on. On our ballots this fall Laura Caldera Taylor that anything “nevers” had dissipated. When I excitedly will be other women seeking to widen is possible? called the girls in to watch the speeches, those cracks. But they need more than I experienced it firsthand in my own I got a resounding “Mom, it’s just Hillary hope; they need help. In this historic home. In the fall of 2007, after spend- and Obama.” Their reality had changed. year, I encourage all OWLS members to ing some time in her school library, my For them, not only was it possible that a get engaged in the political process and astute, then–8-year-old daughter came woman or minority could be president, exercise your political power (aka the old to me in her typically quizzical and chal- it was probable. pocketbook—but don’t stop there!). If we lenging way. “Mom, you lied to us. You We all know how the Democratic want to see women shatter the glass ceil- told us we could be anything we want. primaries shook out. And, for some of ing, we have to do our part to help. But there has never been a woman presi- us Saturday, June 7, 2008, was a sad dent, and there has never been a black day, indeed. I take heart in many things president.” At first blush, naturally, I was Hillary Clinton said in her concession crushed. But my lawyer training bailed speech, most importantly this: “Although me out, yet again, and I began to make we weren’t able to shatter that highest, the argument that within her lifetime hardest glass ceiling this time, . . . it’s Laura Caldera Taylor that dream would become a reality for got about 18 million cracks in it. And the OWLS President Judge Ellen Rosenblum Wins Nelson Award By Julia E. Markley he American Bar Association’s ties. Throughout her ABA service, she has firmly believes Government and Public Sector been a role model to many, especially that bar and TLawyers Division has announced women and minority lawyers. community that Judge Ellen OWLS member and ABA delegate service are Rosenblum is this year’s recipient of its Mark Johnson wrote in support of Judge possible for annual Nelson Award for her exceptional Rosenblum’s nomination: “Ellen has been public sec- service to the ABA. a wonderful advocate for me within the tor lawyers The Nelson Award recognizes superior Association and a constant and reliable and judges contributions to the ABA by a public law- friend and mentor. The work of the State and are con- yer. Judge Rosenblum was elected to the Delegate, in particular, is very, very dif- sistent with ABA House of Delegates in 1988, when ficult at times, and Ellen’s thoughtful ad- public offices’ she was still an assistant U.S. attorney. vice and wisdom have been indispensable missions. She Judge Ellen Rosenblum She has continuously served in the ABA to me as I have learned the duties and r e c o g n i z e s House of Delegates since then, marking intricacies of the job.” Judge Adrienne the support of Chief Judge David Brewer 20 years of service this year. She has twice Nelson, another OWLS member and ABA and Chief Justice Paul De Muniz, as well served on the ABA Board of Governors, delegate, noted that Judge Rosenblum is as prior chief and presiding judges, in from 1995 to 1998 as a representative always willing to mentor, advise, and sup- making her ABA service possible. from four western states and from 2001 port lawyers, especially newly admitted The award will be presented at the ABA to 2005 as secretary. Her service as secre- women and minority lawyers. She also annual meeting in New York City, at the tary marked the first time that an active tirelessly encourages lawyers to serve the Government and Public Sector Lawyers judge had served as an ABA officer and legal profession and the community. Division awards reception, on August 8 at the second time that a woman had held In accepting the award, Judge Rosen- the Intercontinental Barclay Hotel. that position. Judge Rosenblum has also blum encourages other public sector OWLS extends our warmest congratula- served on several ABA committees and lawyers and judges to find the time and tions to Judge Rosenblum. coalitions, including many that focus on resources to serve in bar organizations Julia Markley, an attorney at Perkins Coie the advancement of women and minori- and in the community. Judge Rosenblum in Portland, serves on the OWLS board. Our mission is to transform the practice of law and ensure justice and equality by advancing women and minorities in the legal profession.

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 2 SUMMER 2008 OWLS Announces New Officers and Directors n May, the OWLS Board of Direc- tors welcomed three new members: ICynthia Fraser and Linda Meng from Portland, and Megan Livermore from Eu- gene. At the same time, OWLS extended our warmest thanks to outgoing board member Nicole DeFever and immediate Past President Kellie Johnson. At its annual retreat, the board also selected officers for 2008–2009. Laura Caldera Taylor, OWLS’ new president, is an associate at Bullivant Houser Bailey. She has previously served as OWLS’ vice president and secretary. The vice- president/president-elect position will be shared by Gwyn McAlpine, an associate at Perkins Coie, and Heather Van Meter, an associate at Williams Kastner. Heather At the 2008 board retreat (left to right): Front row: Torina and Angelina Taylor; moves from her post as secretary; Gwyn 2nd row: Laura Caldera Taylor, Jane Yates, Alice Bartelt, Catherine Ciarlo, previously served as treasurer. Concetta Hon. Katherine Tennyson; 3rd row: Linda Meng, Heather Weigler, Nancy Cook, Schwesinger, the district attorney liaison Heather Van Meter, Leslie O’Leary, Kathleen Rastetter; to the Oregon child support program Back row: Cashauna Hill, Megan Livermore, and Gwen McAlpine in Marion County, joins the Executive In addition to the new board members Markley, Hon. Adrienne Nelson, Leslie Committee as treasurer, and Jane Yates, and officers, continuing board members O’Leary, and Hon. Katherine Tennyson an associate with Gleaves Swearingen include Sally Anderson-Hansell from from Portland. Finally, in June, Shannon Potter & Scott in Eugene, comes onto Hermiston, Nancy Cook from Roseburg, Terry joined the OWLS board as the Re- the Executive Committee as secretary. Bethany Graham from Bend, Kathleen J. gion 6 (Salem) representative. Alice Bartelt, a retired attorney formerly Rastetter from Oregon City, and Dana For- OWLS is deeply grateful to these wom- with SAIF Corporation, continues as the man, Shari Gregory, Cashauna Hill, Julia en for their time, talent, and leadership. OWLS historian. Save the date! "SFZPVTUJMMVTJOHB OWLS 3rd Annual DPVSUSFQPSUJOHGJSNTUVDL JOUIFT Fashion Show & Fundraiser for Dress for Success &NCSBDFUIFEJHJUBMBHFXJUI/BFHFMJ3FQPSUJOH UIF mSNXJUIUIFNPTUJOOPWBUJWFMJUJHBUJPOUFDIOPMPHZJO October 9 at 4:30 p.m. UIFDPVOUSZ8FPĊFSDVUUJOHFEHFDPVSUSFQPSUJOH  Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt USJBMQSFTFOUBUJPO WJEFPHSBQIZBOEWJEFPDPOGFSFODJOH Portland TFSWJDFTǰF/BFHFMJ3FQPSUJOH$PSQPSBUJPO8PSLJOH IBSEUPTJNQMJGZZPVSMJGFBOENBLFZPVSDBTFTVDDFTTGVM OWLS Annual ¸ Meeting to Take Place t5SBOTDSJQU&YIJCJUT)ZQFSMJOLFE September 20 t8PSE4FBSDIBCMF&YIJCJUT in Hermiston t"VEJP5SBOTDSJQU4ZODISPOJ[BUJPO t7JEFP5SBOTDSJQU4ZODISPOJ[BUJPO his year, Oregon Women Lawyers t%JHJUJ[FE7JEFPPO$%PS%7% Twill hold our Annual Meeting at tJ1PE"VEJPBOE7JEFP'PSNBUT noon on Saturday, September 20, in t1FSTPOBM"VEJP$% Hermiston, Oregon. OWLS members tIPVSTBEBZo&WFSZEBZ are warmly invited to attend, meet the board of directors, and hear about financial and program highlights of $PVSU3FQPSUJOHt5SJBM1SFTFOUBUJPO the past year. If you are interested in 7JEFPHSBQIZt7JEFPDPOGFSFODJOH attending, please RSVP to Executive TDIFEVMF!OBFHFMJSFQPSUJOHDPN Director Catherine Ciarlo: catherine@ oregonwomenlawyers.org. 1PSUMBOE 03 4FBUUMF 8" 4QPLBOF 8" $PFVSE"MFOF *%        

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 3 SUMMER 2008 OWLS Honors Betty Roberts continued from page 1 Mentors of the Year Recognized By Hon. Jill Tanner urturing new admittees is a long- Nstanding tradition of the members of the . There is much to learn about lawyering, and not all of it comes from the Socratic method of teaching. Oregon’s three law schools know that there is no need to wait until Photos by Jodee Jackson a person is admitted to the Oregon State On June 13 (left to right): Hon. Adrienne Nelson, Norma Paulus Bar to match experienced attorneys Liani Reeves, Cashauna Hill, and Hon. Virginia Linder with those planning to practice law. this battle important for what you do or other community leaders, justices, judges, Each law school sponsors a mentor pro- want to do? lawyers, and politicians to honor Justice gram, matching interested law students The panelists then spoke about the Roberts at a reception. After reading (mentees) with local members of the importance of “firsts.” Norma Paulus, the selections from her book, she graciously bar who volunteer their time to meet first woman elected to statewide office in accommodated the crowd by signing and share their experiences with their Oregon, served as a role model for other copies. The warm welcome given by the mentees. College women who wanted to run for office. staff of the Oregon Historical Society and of Law says the goal of its program is Judge Nelson, the second African-Amer- the floor-to-ceiling windows, permitting to “enable students, early in their legal ican female judge in Oregon’s history, sunshine to stream in, were crowning careers, to forge individual relationships noted that it is a cultural point of pride touches to a very special event. with experienced legal practitioners who and importance for African Americans to Kathleen J. Rastetter is a senior county provide great insight into and advice on see her serving on the bench. counsel for Clackamas County and an the practice of law.” Justice Roberts, however, cautioned OWLS board member. Hon. Jill Tanner is Both the Willamette and Lewis & Clark that the “first” label should be viewed the presiding magistrate of the Oregon law schools “crown” a mentor of the not only as an accomplishment but Tax Court. year at their spring social receptions. as a reminder that we have not been Kate Cooper Richardson, OWLS member completely successful in getting women and chief of staff for the Oregon state and minorities into respected positions. OWLS is grateful to the treasurer, received the Judge Edward H. We can admire the “first” personally, following sponsors for Howell Mentor of the Year Award from she said, but we still need to ask why it Willamette. Judge Howell was, for many is a “first” in this day and age. There is, making the Spring CLE years, an enthusiastic mentor to many Justice Roberts added, “a lot of work to and reception possible. Willamette law students. Kate’s mentee, be done.” Stefyni Allen, class of 2010, praised Kate The panelists also discussed the chal- Title Sponsor for providing invaluable guidance and lenges involved in handling everyday Harrang Long Gary Rudnick support and for always going above and duties while pursuing a career. The dis- beyond to help her. Stefyni unequivocally cussion then turned to “grace”—what Patron Sponsor stated that Kate was “the best thing that nourishes the women and enables them Farleigh Wada Witt has happened to me since I’ve been at- to continue in their varied roles? All tending law school.” Supporting Level Sponsors agreed that it’s critically important to Hon. Michael McShane, Multnomah Ball Janik do something that you love. County Circuit Court judge, received the Barran Liebman Finally, the question was asked why 2008 Andrea Swanner Redding Outstand- Bullivant Houser Bailey there aren’t more women in the legis- ing Mentor Award, presented to a mentor Cosgrave Vergeer Kester lature. The demanding schedule, low of an upper-division Lewis & Clark Law Dunn Carney Allen Higgins pay, and family-structure barriers were School student. Liani Reeves, an attorney & Tongue identified, as was the media’s treatment with the Oregon Department of Justice, Gevurtz Menashe of women. Dr. Rose noted what is termed received an award for mentoring a Lewis Lewis & Clark Law School an “ambition gap”: when women or mi- & Clark first-year law student. Liani’s men- Lori E. Deveny norities run for elected office, they win tee, Jee Lee, class of 2010, said that he Perkins Coie in comparable numbers to men or white felt very fortunate to have been matched with a mentor who truly cares. candidates, but they do not run as often. We also thank Smart Legal for Mentors are always in demand. If Finally, the panelists noted that women reproducing written materials, you’re interested in being a part of a need encouragement to run for “the next Naegeli Reporting for video- law student’s learning experience, please level up,” to break the glass ceilings. taping the CLE, and Jodee contact the law school in your area. These OWLS thanks the panelists for an en- Jackson for taking wonderful are great programs—and fun! gaging, all-too-short conversation. photographs. At the end of the afternoon, those Hon. Jill Tanner is the presiding magis- attending the CLE adjourned to join trate of the Oregon Tax Court.

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 4 SUMMER 2008 National Association of Women Judges to Convene in Portland October 15–19, Co-host OWLS CLE October 17 he National Association of local federal Women Judges (NAWJ) selected judges. At the Joint NAWJ and TPortland for its 30th annual con- reception, the ference, “Keeping the Promise,” to be OWLS Third OWLS Sessions held October 15–19, 2008. NAWJ works Annual Work- to preserve judicial independence; ensure place Leader October 17, 2008 equal justice and access to the courts for Award will Noon–1:45 p.m. women, minorities, and other historically be presented. Sponsors’ Luncheon disfavored groups; increase the number Please see the Keynote Speaker: Linda Greenhouse, and promote the advancement of women sidebar to the Pulitzer Prize–winning reporter who judges at all levels; and provide cutting- right for the Photo by Matthew Arnold has covered the U.S. Supreme Court edge judicial education. Hon. Ellen Rosen- details. Linda Greenhouse for three decades for The New York blum and her On Satur- Times. Introduction by Hon. Susan “Team Port- day morning, October 18, OWLS and P. Graber, Ninth Circuit Court of land” will host the Multnomah County Bar Association Appeals. this year’s CLE will sponsor a “Law Firms’ Best Practices conference Roundtable” to continue and expand the 2:00–3:30 p.m. “The Roberts at the Port- discussion on “Bringing about Needed Court—Continuing to Evolve” land Marriott Changes in Law Firms.” Presenter: Professor Pamela S. Karlan, D o w n t o w n Holly, a movie depicting the captivat- Kenneth and Harle Montgomery Waterfront ing and emotional story of a 12-year-old Professor of Public Interest Law, Hotel. Cambodian girl who is sold to a child Stanford Law School. Introduction “Keeping trafficker, will be shown on Wednesday, by Hon. Julie E. Frantz, Multnomah the Promise October 15, at 7:30 p.m. This event is Hon. Nan Duffly County Circuit Court. Commentator: of the Rule of open to OSB lawyers and their guests. Linda Greenhouse. Law,” the first plenary event, on Thursday Donations of books for the Coffee Creek morning, October 16, will be moderated Correctional Facility are encouraged. 3:45–5:15 p.m. by Susan M. Hammer, Dispute Resolution Each plenary session will be followed Breakout Sessions Services, Portland, with panelists Hon. M. by breakout sessions discussing an array Margaret McKeown, Ninth Circuit Court of topics, including, among others, “Ef- Breakout A: “Bringing about of Appeals; Hon. Bernice Bouie Donald, fective Communication with the Media”; Needed Changes in Law Firms” U.S. District Court for the Western District “Our Aging Population and the Court Moderator: Hon. Nan Duffly, NAWJ of Tennessee; Professor Margaret Levi, a System”; “Techniques for Judges and President. Panelists: Hon. Nancy professor of international studies at the Lawyers to Handle Self-Represented Gertner, U.S. District Court, District of University of Washington; and Norman Litigants”; “The Emerging Role of Victims Massachusetts; Hon. Darleen Ortega, Sepenuk, a Portland criminal defense in Criminal Cases”; and “Technology and Oregon Court of Appeals; Lauren lawyer representing a Siberian general at the Court System.” Rikleen, author of Ending the Gaunt- the International Criminal Tribunal for the Conference evening events will con- let: Removing Barriers to Women’s former Yugoslavia at The Hague. clude on Saturday, when Ann Rule, the Success in the Law; Patricia Gillette, The Thursday afternoon plenary ses- well-known crime novelist, will be the Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. sion will feature Donzaleigh Abernathy, keynote speaker at the banquet and actress and daughter of the Reverend awards dinner. Breakout B: “Resolving Ralph Abernathy, who will offer a per- “Keeping the Promise” will bring Disputes Out of Court—the sonal perspective of her days marching national legal experts together for ex- Growing Role of Mediation” for the Voting Rights Act, along with tensive learning and networking. We Moderator: Hon. Mary J. Deits, Or- her father and her “Uncle Martin” (the hope you can join us for the special egon Court of Appeals (Ret.). Panel- Reverend Martin Luther King Jr.). OWLS co-hosted events on Friday, the ists: Jeffrey M. Batchelor, Markowitz, The NAWJ conference planners are Saturday roundtable, and the viewing Herbold, Glade & Mehlhaf, PC; Hon. very excited about co-hosting the Friday of Holly. OWLS members will be able Susan M. Leeson, Justice, Oregon afternoon sessions with OWLS, beginning to register for the co-hosted events Supreme Court (Ret.), Mediation with the Sponsors’ Luncheon. The joint through the OWLS website. If you would Plus; Hon. Janice M. Stewart, U.S. luncheon and CLE events will begin at like to volunteer or attend other NAWJ Magistrate, U.S. District Court, Dis- noon on Friday, October 17, and conclude events, please contact Heather Weigler trict of Oregon. with a special reception at the Mark O. at [email protected]. Visit Hatfield U.S. Courthouse, hosted by our www.nawj.org for more details. 5:30–7:30 p.m. Reception Mark O. Hatfield U.S. Courthouse. For more information about OWLS and OWLS events, Presentation of the OWLS Third An- nual Workplace Leader Award. please visit our website, www.oregonwomenlawyers.org.

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 5 SUMMER 2008 OWLS Judicial Working Group Supports Judicial Aspirations By Jane M. Yates WLS works on many different diverse set of candidates for federal and not contemplated judicial appointment levels to transform the practice of state judicial openings. The Judicial Work- as a career option. Once a potential can- Olaw by advancing women and mi- ing Group routinely identifies potential didate has been identified, the Judicial norities in the legal profession. The OWLS judicial candidates and disseminates Working Group can provide information Judicial Working Group specifically works information about the judicial appoint- that may make a judicial appointment to instigate such transformation in the ment process to everyone who requests more achievable. judicial ranks by providing information the information. In the coming year, the Judicial Work- to potential judicial candidates. OWLS’ Road to the Bench handbook ing Group will travel to several different In the past, the Judicial Working contains an overview of the judicial ap- OWLS chapters to meet with local judges Group’s activities were incorporated into pointment and election processes, with and lawyers. These visits will provide a the OWLS Judicial Endorsement Commit- suggestions for career development forum to exchange useful information in tee (JEC). The JEC participated directly in toward becoming a serious judicial can- the various regions regarding the path the state judicial appointment process. didate. For a complimentary copy of the to the bench. When the current governor changed the handbook as a PDF, send an email mes- The Judicial Working Group consists of evaluation process, it became apparent sage to Linda at linda@oregonwomen- six OWLS board members: Hon. Katherine that the JEC’s approach did not fit well lawyers.org. For a hard copy, please send Tennyson, Heather Van Meter, Dana with the new process. Recognizing the $5 to OWLS at P.O. Box 40393, Portland, Forman, Julia Markley, Jane Yates, and continuing need for the type of work OR 97240. Kathleen Rastetter. the JEC had conducted, in 2007 OWLS The Judicial Working Group relies on Jane Yates, OWLS’ secretary, is an associate formed the Judicial Working Group to input from members in judicial districts at Gleaves, Swearingen, Potter & Scott address that need. around the state to identify potential in Eugene. The Judicial Working Group seeks to judicial candidates. We especially seek identify the various paths to judicial ap- input from OWLS members in judicial pointments for federal and state courts districts outside the Portland metro- Brenda Meltebeke and to ensure that those paths are politan area, and encourage all OWLS Speaks at May LEG-UP open to a diverse group of candidates. members to identify individuals in their The Judicial Working Group also works community who may be suitable candi- By Christine Uri with government contacts to promote a dates. Often, potential candidates have t the OWLS AMay 8 LEG- Up event, Brenda Meltebeke, a partner at Ater Wynne, talked about marketing as a transactional lawyer. Brenda described how Brenda Meltebeke she learned to market and offered suggestions. She explained that “you can’t not market.” If you neglect this aspect of practice, you will not have enough work in the lean times. That, however, is not the reason you should market. You should market because you might find, as Brenda did, that you enjoy it. You will meet interest- ing people, and making connections with those people will enrich your own life. Market by doing things you like to do and by being genuinely interested in the people you meet along the way. Then take it one step further—figure out what those people need, and provide it. As Brenda explained, anyone, even the most shy among us, can do this. Thanks to Brenda, and to Ater Wynne, for hosting this event in Portland. Christine Uri is an attorney in the business group at Tonkon Torp in Portland.

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 6 SUMMER 2008 Meet Columbia County Circuit Judge Jenefer Grant By Hon. Jill Tanner he unique spelling of her first Judge Grant is an advocate for the was spent at name—Jenefer—and her gradua- indigent and a proponent of alternative the University Ttion from a Portland high school dispute resolution. She was a found- of Oregon as that shares her last name—Grant—hint ing member of the Columbia County a chemistry that there are many interesting things to Consortium, an association of private major. While learn about Judge Jenefer Grant. attorneys contracting with the state of working as In May 2007, Judge Grant became the Oregon to provide representation to a h o s p i t a l first woman appointed to the Columbia indigent litigants, including parents and p h a r m a c y County Circuit Court. A graduate of the children in dependency cases, youth in t e c h n i c i a n , George Washington University National juvenile court delinquency cases, and she continued Law Center, she believes that her com- adults facing criminal charges or mental her college mitment and service to the citizens of commitment. education at Judge Jenefer Grant Columbia County separated her from the Judge Grant credits her 12 years of Portland State other six applicants. private practice with her ability to fa- University, graduating with a bachelor of In the upcoming November general cilitate settlements. While representing arts (business major, French and econom- election, Judge Grant faces a male op- her clients, she worked with the district ics minors). ponent who previously worked for the attorney or city prosecutor to reach an In 1989, Judge Grant moved to Wash- Columbia County district attorney and agreement that “was acceptable to the ington, D.C., to pursue her law degree. for the last ten years has been in private State, but . . . took into consideration [her] After returning to Portland in 1992, she practice. Judge Grant appreciates the client’s needs.” Her criminal defense work did research and writing on a contract outpouring of community support for focused on “preventing her clients from basis for several Portland firms before fol- her campaign, and she hopes that her re-offending,” rather than just defending lowing her dream with her new husband judicial record and community service specific charges. As a result, Judge Grant to open and operate a Mediterranean will convince voters that she should stay forged positive relationships with county Spanish restaurant, La Catalana. on the bench. probation and parole officers as well as In 2005, ten years after Judge Grant Judge Grant “believes passionately in caseworkers with the Department of Hu- moved from Portland to St. Helens, the right to a fair hearing.” She concludes man Services child welfare division. her life was forever changed when her that the “judicial role is one of leader- Before joining the bench, Judge Grant’s adopted daughter entered her life. The ship” and a judge with the following professional activities reflected her strong Grants traveled to Hunan, China, to meet attributes can best serve the public: interest in community service. She served their ten-month-old daughter. Living in 1. The ability to actively listen for ten years on the Columbia County an 1890 St. Helens historic home, Judge 2. Knowledge of community Commission on Children and Families, Grant unequivocally states that she “loves support resources including three years as vice chair. She this community” and will always feel that 3. A good understanding of crisis also served as president and a member she has “an obligation to work toward intervention, developed from of the board of directors of Columbia making life better for people here, both experience County Legal Aid (1996–2007); provided on and off the judicial bench.” 4. A patient, kind, and decisive volunteer legal services to the Columbia OWLS members who support Judge demeanor Humane Society (1995–1998); represented Grant in the November election are low-income Columbia County residents encouraged to get involved now in her Judge Grant likes to solve problems, (1996–2007); and presided over St. Helens campaign. and she frequently relies on her proven Teen Court (2005–2006). communication skills to persuade oth- After graduating from Grant High Hon. Jill Tanner is the presiding magis- ers to accept a solution. She prefers “a School, Judge Grant’s first year of college trate of the Oregon Tax Court. community-based approach” that keeps the court working with offenders through an on-going monitoring program, includ- Call me for a 30-minute, ing treatment, education, and positive no charge consultation . . . reinforcement for their success and ac- about how I may team countability for their lapses. with you to enhance your bottom line and Judge Grant reports that she “is work- reduce your anxiety. ing on establishing a supervised parenting time resource in Columbia County for Heidi O. Strauch parents who present risks to their children Contract Attorney and would otherwise not see them, on Do you have piles of fles? P.O. Box 30235 establishing a mentoring program at the Portland, OR 97294 St. Helens High School, and on improv- 503.201.7642 ing the processes for self-represented litigants’ access to court, especially in [email protected] domestic relations.”

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 7 SUMMER 2008 THE JUDGES’ FORUM o f o u r c o u r t The New Face involves a great deal of collabo- of Judging ration, and con- udges just don’t look like they used sensus building, to. On the day of my investiture as activities that a Ja circuit court judge, then–Presiding traditional judi- Judge Dale Koch announced that for the cial model does first time ever, there were more women By The Honorable Cheryl Albrecht not require.” than men on the Multnomah County Multnomah County Circuit Court Mental health court participants bench. Thunderous applause erupted Hon. Cheryl Albrecht as the bank of women judges stood for tions for failing to engage in treatment get help not just recognition. It was a marvelous sound, include increased court appearances, in mental health and a marvelous sight. community service, essays, and ulti- and drug and alcohol treatment, but in As grand as that moment was, its sig- mately, jail. finding housing, maintaining healthier nificance is greater than reaching a mile- Describing it is the easy part. Mak- family relationships, and getting medical stone. It’s more than being able to look ing it work comes with its own set of care. The key is in the details. “You tend at our courts to see a greater diversity challenges. Marion County Judge Mary to know a lot more about the person than of ethnicity, gender, sexual preference, Mertens James and Coos County Judge you do in a traditional setting. By the experience, physical abilities, personality, Paula Bechtold handle mental health time we are in court, we have reviewed and age. It’s even more than watching courts in their communities, and took the person’s file, including medical and those new faces inspiring members of time out of their busy schedules to share treatment information; discussed with the next generation to judicial aspira- their experiences. the probation officer how the person has tions. The significance is what all of those The heart of mental health court is managed since his/her last court date; and different people bring to their public the relationship the defendant has with received the action plan for the person service. I don’t think it’s any coincidence the judge. Judge James states, “The so future meetings, appointments and that as the legal system has embraced a judge deals directly with the participant expectations can be confirmed, reiterated broader concept of who can be judges, (litigant) for the most part, despite the and discussed, and we are able to better it has also embraced a broader concept fact that the person is represented by a address new issues in a timely manner,” of justice. criminal defense attorney, who is also Judge James states. As we’ve seen the faces of judges and present in the courtroom. We are used Judge Bechtold and Judge James agree lawyers change, we’ve also seen the to an attorney speaking for a client, but that mental health court emphasizes a rise of entirely new philosophies and in this court, it is important that the somewhat different skill set than more approaches. Mediation and alternative judge make a direct connection with the traditional courts. Judge Bechtold finds dispute resolution, treatment courts, participant.” herself needing “lots of patience and a mandatory family counseling in dissolu- And Judge Bechtold notes, “Drug willingness to be flexible and to expect tion cases, restorative justice, creating a courts have conclusively proven that the and accept relapses and other problems, more hospitable system for jurors, devel- active and visible role of the judge in as these defendants are chronically and oping access for pro per parties—all of monitoring, evaluating, and encouraging irreversibly mentally ill.” these approaches use “outside the box” a defendant is a powerful motivator. It’s Judge James notes what is needed: thinking to enhance communication, apparently an emotional reaction—most “Patience; a sense of humor; compas- bridge gaps between litigants, and solve defendants have never had the experi- sion; empathy; an ability to listen and problems that the traditional adversarial ence of someone in a position of power to redirect behaviors in a therapeutic justice system cannot. caring about them.” way; and an ability to be collaborative Among the more recent entries in this To build this relationship, judges alter in problem solving, rather than assuming set of new approaches are mental health the usual mode of listening to a case and responsibility for every decision in a case. courts, a type of court that Multnomah rendering a decision. In this “new mode It is important to familiarize yourself with County Judge Ed Jones predicts will gen- of judging,” the judge is no longer the the community services in place and the erate “nothing less than a new mode of sole arbiter of justice, but becomes the community partners who may be able to judging.” Several Oregon communities quarterback. Judge Bechtold describes help with specific needs, and to have a already have working mental health the individualized approach her court good relationship with law enforcement, courts, and Multnomah County is on the uses: “The judge is part of a ‘treatment the DA and the jail. All of that said, you brink of launching its own. team,’ working with the DA, public de- also have to have some sense of the be- The model is similar to that used in fender, probation officer, mental health haviors that are symptomatic of various treatment courts, and in the well-estab- case manager, and other professionals to mental illnesses, disorders or conditions lished community court in Multnomah develop a coordinated and individualized so you are able to see behaviors for what County. Lower-level offenders are held plan to provide the necessary resources they are and what they may represent accountable for their actions, and in lieu and monitoring to assist a defendant in (manifestations of the disorder, attention- of jail, they participate in court-assigned succeeding in his probation and beyond. seeking behaviors, etc.) and to address mental health counseling and treatment. It is important to be flexible, to be open them accordingly.” They attend court hearings at regular to change, and to be able to work as part Developing new jurisprudence models intervals for check-ins. Upon successful of a team rather than as a sole decision and working with community partners completion, the case is dismissed. Sanc- maker.” Judge James agrees: “The model is all for naught, of course, if the results

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April LEG-Up Features Janet Hoffman Judge Bechtold states, “I am By Sara Staggs convinced that it is absolutely a member of the most appropriate process t OWLS’ April 10 LEG-Up, Janet Hoffman, a Portland criminal the Interna- for mentally ill individuals Adefense attorney, offered advice tional Society who have committed minor on how to create credibility in one’s of Barristers. professional life and lead a satisfying She was even crimes . . . .” and profitable career. Janet encour- a d v i s e d t o aged her audience to volunteer for start straight- don’t pan out. Success is hard to measure public service within the Oregon State ening her hair when you consider that this “fragile Bar, while acknowledging that it can be to be taken population,” as Judge James puts it, “is difficult for attorneys to find the time. more serious- ly. She ignored going to have their mental illness for She suggested weighing the time spent volunteering against the opportunity that advice, the rest of their life, with rare excep- Janet Hoffman that public service affords. “Perceive instead focus- tion.” Early numbers do show promise, the opportunity as high adventure,” ing her attention on her performance in however. In Coos County, only three of 16 she recommended, encouraging audi- the courtroom. participants have re-offended, whereas ence members to volunteer in areas they Janet encouraged audience members that number would normally be higher enjoy. She also advised making realistic to do what they love to do. “There are a for standard probationers. Several other commitments that you won’t be forced lot of lawyers who don’t like what they Oregon judges note that they see fewer to back out of. “Credibility zips through are doing. If people feel good about what of their “frequent fliers” than they used this state,” she cautioned, “and so does they are doing, they will do good work. to, and a 2004 Rand study showed that lack of credibility.” Good work leads to good work.” jail time was significantly reduced in the Janet shared stories of bad advice she Thank you, Janet, for your advice and second year of participation. had received over the years and chal- anecdotes, and thanks also to our host, Numbers can never tell the whole lenges she faced when she began her Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue, for story. Judge Bechtold recounts some career as a woman in a male-dominated providing a wonderful space in Portland of the more inspirational moments: profession. “I was told by a trial practice and refreshments. “A man showing me his 18-months-of- professor that I didn’t have talent for sobriety coin and telling me that he had trial work,” revealed Janet, who is now Sara Staggs is a Portland-based attorney. never been alcohol- and drug-free for any period of time since childhood; a woman who was homeless at the start and transitioned from a foster home to her own apartment; the pride with which one defendant talked of taking his very young son and several others to 0  1   1+ an AAU wrestling tournament, where he helped coach; and the wonderful and sincere words of gratitude spoken by our graduates (in essence, that we helped give them their lives back).” Judge James tells a story of a women who said she’d rather give up her child to the Department of Human Services than participate, but upon coming back on a new arrest, signed up for the program and is now “just weeks from delivering         her second baby, illicit-drug-free, in treat- ment, in a safe living environment, and mentally prepared to do the work to be         able to parent her child.” Reflecting on the value of mental health court, Judge Bechtold states, “I     am convinced that it is absolutely the most appropriate process for mentally ill  !  individuals who have committed minor ! "#$ %     crimes and has a far better potential for  "%& ' () * reducing recidivism than the traditional +  + criminal justice system. In short, I believe the time spent is very well spent, and it is   ,  -.     /  personally extremely rewarding work.”

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 9 SUMMER 2008 New Diversity Meet OWLS Board Member Jane Yates Administrator at OSB By Mavel Morales By Cashauna Hill ane Yates is an associate at Gleaves Committee. Jane Frank Garcia Jr. JSwearingen Potter & Scott in Eugene. spends her free recently joined She went to law school at the University time shuttling her the Oregon State of Oregon and clerked for Hon. Gregory daughter to la- B a r ’s s t a ff a s G. Foote before starting work at Gleaves crosse games and diversity admin- Swearingen. Prior to law school, Jane three-position istrator for the completed her undergraduate studies in small-bore rifle OSB’s Affirmative comparative literature at the American matches, brew- Action Program University of Paris. She also had a career ing beer with (AAP). Frank has in television, in which she provided her husband, and Jane Yates Frank Garcia Jr. a BA in sociol- computer graphic services to a variety training her crazy ogy from Port- of programs. German shorthaired pointers. land State University, an MA in higher Jane became an attorney because she OWLS extends a thank-you to Jane for education administration from New York wanted to foster a close connection to her dedication and service to OWLS. University, and professional training in her community. She practices general Mavel Morales is an attorney with the affirmative action, diversity, cultural business law with an emphasis in real Oregon Law Center in Hillsboro. competency, project management, and property. She enjoys this work because community building. A native Oregonian, she is able to help a broad spectrum of he has over 14 years of successful leader- people achieve their individual goals. Thank You, Nicole ship experience in diversity management She also volunteers as a mediator for the By Mavel Morales and access and equity programs. Restorative Justice Program, which serves Nicole DeFever’s three-year term on the OWLS was a participant in a stakehold- juvenile offenders. OWLS Board of ers’ group of specialty organizations and An active OWLS member, Jane has Directors ended others interested in the hiring of the served on the OWLS board for the past in May. An active administrator. OWLS welcomes Frank, and year and began a term as OWLS’ secretary board member, we look forward to working with him. in May. She has also participated in the she also served Cashauna Hill, an OWLS board member, is Roberts-Deiz Dinner Committee, Judicial last year as presi- an associate at Ashcroft Wiles Ammann. Work Group, and Regional Outreach dent of Queen’s Bench, the Port- land chapter of OWLS, and she Nicole DeFever paddled with the OWLS DragonFlies for five years. When Nicole isn’t working on OWLS projects, she can usually be found at the Oregon Department of Justice, in its Commercial, Condemnation and Environmental Law Section. An assistant attorney general, she likes the camaraderie there and the op- portunity to appear in court regularly. Nicole double-majored in environ- mental studies and geography at the University of California at Santa Barbara. She obtained her law degree at the Uni- versity of Colorado at Boulder. Before law school, Nicole was a wilderness ranger for the U.S. Forestry Service at Desolation Wilderness, near Lake Tahoe, California. She loves hiking and backpacking. Nicole became involved with OWLS because of its warm and supportive envi- ronment. You can openly voice your ques- tions and concerns to OWLS members, she says, and receive equally candid advice in return. OWLS is fortunate to have had Nicole on its board, and we thank her for her service and commitment. Mavel Morales is an attorney with the Oregon Law Center in Hillsboro.

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 10 SUMMER 2008 OWLS Members Serve the Bar on OSB Board of Governors By Lisa Umscheid n February 2008, OWLS Past Presi- of our annual breakfasts at the annual in our region. dent and Multnomah County Deputy bar meeting.” At the time, I IDistrict Attorney Kellie Johnson was Theresa Wright, whose term began in spoke with my sworn in as the newest member of the January 2006 and will expire at the end partners, and Oregon State Bar Board of Governors of 2009, reports that Dennis Rawlinson they both en- (BOG), near the end of her term as OWLS encouraged her to run. “I decided to couraged me president. Kellie ran for a seat on the run for the BOG because I’d been active to do it.” BOG in a contested election to represent in various bar committees and sections Some OWLS Region 5, which consists of Multnomah for a long time, and decided it was time m e m b e r s County. Kellie’s recent victory makes her to step into even more of a leadership have run cam- the latest OWLS member to serve on the position,” explains Terry. paigns, and BOG. Other OWLS members who have “Although I had thought about it others ran in Gina Johnnie served recently include Nena Cook, Ann before, Denny Rawlinson put a serious uncontested Fisher, Gina Johnnie, Lisa LeSage, and bug in my ear at a Litigation Section re- elections. Lisa LeSage initially ran against Theresa Wright. treat, and I decided to give it a try. I ran two other candidates, both male, from Kellie was motivated to run for the in (I think) 2003 first, only to be beaten Region 5. “One dropped out and the contested seat by the diversity issues the by Linda Eyerman and Albert Menashe. other, a prominent Portland lawyer who BOG has confronted over the last year, Once I’d run once, I had a lot of people later ran for the BOG and became bar including the controversial restructur- telling me that I should give it another president, called me up and said that he ing of both the OSB Affirmative Action shot, including Linda and Albert.” Terry thought it was time a woman ran again, Program and the elimination-of-bias took them up on the challenge, and ran and that he was going to withdraw CLE credit. “Last year we faced very im- and won in 2005. because he thought I would make an portant issues regarding diversity and Gina Johnnie, who is currently serving excellent candidate.” commitment to diversifying the bar,” her first year on the BOG, was also en- OWLS members who have run elections explains Kellie. “During that challenging couraged by a mentor to run. “I decided report that reaching out to multiple con- period, it became evident to me that I to run because Kathy Evans, a local at- stituencies, and having supporters in the had something I could offer the Board of torney and mentor, asked me to. She was larger firms, are helpful to winning the Governors, not only as a woman of color, concerned with the low level of interest Continued on page 12 but as a practitioner from the public sec- tor, a prosecutor, a single mother who is RAISING THE BAR ON also a litigator and a person who is very active in the legal community and the LEGAL FINANCIAL SERVICES. greater Portland community.” Kellie credits those who encouraged her to run and who supported her dur- ing the campaign. “The wonderful thing about being a part of a supportive com- munity like OWLS and OMLA is that you have allies who are there to guide and advise,” observes Kellie. “I can honestly say it was a collective of people who asked if I would be interested and, when I expressed that interest, actively guided me and gave me support. Those people included Katherine O’Neil, Trung Tu, An- Named an Oregon Law Foundation Visionary Bank astasia Yu Meisner, Cashauna Hill, Judge Adrienne Nelson, Norma Freitas, Melvin You work for your clients‘ best interests. So do we. Oden-Orr, and Nena Cook. I believe they encouraged and supported me because I Our team of bankers works hard to make the most of your funds. We partner had the experience, passion, and perspec- with you to provide personalized solutions that maximize opportunities while tive, and the desire to serve.” minimizing risk. You get the experience and expertise you need through the Similarly, other OWLS members who have served on the BOG report that personalized banking we offer for legal professionals. encouragement from other lawyers motivated them to run for a seat. Lisa LeSage, who served on the BOG from Bend · Redmond · Prineville · Sisters · Sunriver Salem · Keizer · Portland · Ashland · Medford 2000 to 2004, was “encouraged to run Grants Pass · Boise/Treasure Valley Idaho by Betty Roberts and Katherine O’Neil (877) 617-3400 · www.botc.com Member FDIC Equal Housing Lender and a room full of OWLS members at one

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 11 SUMMER 2008 OWLS Members Serve on OSB Bar of Governors continued from page 11 election. Kellie Johnson ran an organized and sole practitioners, and in Multnomah the effort.” campaign that included talking to Region County it is very important to reach out Other OWLS 5 lawyers; enlisting supporters in legal to those lawyers, as well as having some members cite organizations—including law firms and good people ‘planted’ in each of the big the complex- in-house law departments—to discuss firms who can send around email mes- ity of the is- her candidacy with colleagues; and co- sages on your behalf.” sues that face ordinating her supporters to send email Nena Cook did not run in a contested the BOG, and messages to other lawyers explaining election, but is unequivocal in her advice the resulting her candidacy and reasons for running. to other lawyers who may be consider- decisions and “I was truly a novice to a campaign and ing a campaign for the BOG. “Do it. Do compromises, how to run one,” conceded Kellie. She it. Do it,” Nena advises. “Don’t wait for as a frustra- turned to experienced lawyers, including someone to ask you to run. You will know tion of ser- Lisa LeSage Katherine O’Neil and Anastasia Yu Meis- when the time is right, personally and vice. “One of ner, for advice. “They were instrumental professionally. If you don’t get elected the the biggest frustrations,” observes Terry in recommending strategies. I believe the first time (many board members don’t), Wright, “has been around the Affirmative best advice was keeping it simple and keep trying.” Action Program, elimination of bias, and personable. I took the time to call and Those who have served on the BOG military advertising in the Bar Bulletin. contact people personally to talk about report that the experience is worth Certainly the biggest frustration is that the things I was interested in and what the work—and hard work it is. Nena I often feel as if decisions I’m making things they would like to see happen Cook logged more than 3,000 hours don’t make anyone completely happy. with the BOG.” of bar service during her years as OSB There are many sides to many of the is- Lisa LeSage offers this advice to OWLS president-elect and OSB president. Lisa sues the BOG undertakes, and in making members who wish to run: “ Make your- LeSage reports that meeting time alone decisions, we have to look at the overall self as visible as possible, reach out to consumes “at the very least” one full day picture, rather than taking each issue in as many different constituencies as you per month, “and you should plan on a a vacuum. I know many members are can, have a good ‘agenda’ or reasons couple more full days per month just to frustrated over particular decisions the that you want to run, and listen well to read and digest the material.” BOG makes, and it pains me that they others about what their concerns are so But the rewards more than make up don’t really know all the competing you can articulate them in your campaign. for the time commitment. Gina Johnnie issues we examine when making these Most of our bar is made up of small firm reports that her experience on the board individual decisions.” has been “fascinating.” “We have dealt Lisa LeSage notes that the difficulty with a number of interesting and diffi- recruiting diverse lawyers to serve on cult issues, and I have been thoroughly the BOG is a frustration. “I was the only ,.,'& !&&+ impressed with the level of commitment, woman elected that year in my class. The Nfejbujpo!Tfswjdft understanding and compassion shown by other three were older white males. The the other members. It has given me the only other woman on the BOG for one opportunity to know people that I would year with me was Agnes Sowle, then the otherwise never know. Their commitment following year, Nena Cook. When it came to the board and our bar is impressive. time for me to run for president, I really Every meeting, I stand in awe.” didn’t have a chance, as the rallying cry Lisa LeSage echoes the sentiment: “I at that time was ‘we need geographic cannot even begin to say what a fantastic diversity!’ Apparently the fact that the experience it is, and I highly recommend BOG had had only two women presidents it. I believe that most members of the up until that time was not as important BOG are incredibly smart, dedicated an issue as geographic diversity. That was lawyers, and it makes me feel proud of frustrating for me because there was no our profession. I met so many practitio- way I could fight it. I had a hard time ners and judges from around the state, recruiting other women to come on to and learned many valuable things about the BOG, and that was frustrating. The -

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 12 SUMMER 2008 Equal Justice has remained a bar prior- ity, opposed eliminating altogether the June LEG-Up Features Karin Immergut elimination-of-bias requirement but By Tamsen Leachman supported the eventual compromise, and insured that one priority for the bar’s new arin Immergut, U. S. attorney for law. She also de- executive director is access to justice for the District of Oregon, spoke at scribed the ways OWLS’ June 12 LEG-Up about the she believes her all Oregonians.” K process of developing a career in govern- leadership and Board service also creates an opportu- ment. As she talked, the intuitive wisdom life experiences nity for members to influence bar pro- in each of her career choices became obvi- have contributed grams, even to advocate for the creation ous, and the pieces of the mosaic came to the credibility of new programs. “The highlight for me,” together to illustrate a career filled with and integrity of states Nena Cook, “was the establishment poignant moments and powerful lessons her office. of the OSB Leadership College. The mis- worth sharing. Karin said that sion of the College is to recruit, educate, Karin Immergut Karin is the daughter of immigrant par- passion for what and train emerging leaders. In the first ents who taught her to do what she loved you do, and a demonstrated history three years of the College’s existence, and to believe that all was possible. She of hard work and skilled research and I can honestly say it has exceeded my identified a few defining moments that writing are among the most important expectations and I believe greatly en- made it clear that public service and crimi- qualities she looks for when she hires riched the professional experiences of nal justice would be on her career path. lawyers to join her staff. By the end of the graduates of the program.” One occurred when she was volunteering her remarks, she had given us all food The OWLS members who have served while in school. Sitting at a desk to work for thought and some new inspiration on the BOG all agree that an essential pre- one day, she noticed a photograph of a about our own career paths. requisite to board service is simple: vol- baby’s stomach, badly burned by what Thank you, Karin, for sharing your unteer and get involved. Kellie Johnson was clearly an iron. In that moment, Karin experiences, wisdom, and passion with recommends that lawyers “get involved knew that she could never represent those us. Thank you also to Barran Liebman for in a committee or section that you feel who perpetrated such crimes, but she sure providing a beautiful space, a gorgeous passionate about or an area that relates could prosecute them. view, and delicious refreshments. most to your practice or personal interest. Karin then provided an overview of her I believe the level of personal interest various jobs and employers, each time Tamsen Leachman practices labor and will influence how effective and, more sharing what she learned and how it fur- employment law at Dunn Carney Allen importantly, how much you will enjoy ther refined her vision of her purpose in Higgins & Tongue in Portland. your service with that group.” “Get involved in a variety of different professional activities that you enjoy (not just for the sake of getting involved), and be consistent,” advises Lisa LeSage. “Seek leadership positions within those activi- ties that you are doing. Under-promise and over-deliver. Be professional and discreet at all times. Realize that support and encouragement can often come from people and places where you are least likely to look.” And, states Lisa, “Make sure you have the time and support from firm and family to do it.” Nena Cook agrees. “Just be yourself. Get involved in the things you enjoy, and your election will simply become the next step in your service to this great profession.” Kellie Johnson believes that the best leadership is founded in a genuine desire to serve. “I think the first step to leader- ship is finding your own voice and what is important to you. Once you have found your voice, and/or in the process of find- ing your voice, seek out mentors and allies to help you grow. Seek to honestly serve once you have found the passion or pas- sions that you want to champion.”

Lisa Umscheid is an attorney at Ball Janik in Portland.

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 13 SUMMER 2008 more information, please see the OWLS Around Oregon calendar or contact Hon. Victory Walker By Holly Pettit at [email protected]. Lane County Women Lawyers. LCWL Cascade Women Lawyers. Cascade met for a social hour at 5:30 p.m. on Women Lawyers held its regular network- the second Wednesday of March, April, ing lunches on April 9 and June 11 at Clackamas Women Lawyers’ officers and May at different spots in Eugene. Ernesto’s Restaurant in Bend. The group (left to right): Carol McFarland, The group is taking the summer off has seen increasing attendance at its Angela Franco Lucero, Elizabeth Munns, and will meet again in September. For functions and hopes this trend continues. and Bonnie Carter more information, please see the OWLS For information about upcoming events, The new chapter’s goals are to provide calendar or contact Jane Yates at yates@ please see the OWLS calendar or contact social and networking events for mem- gleaveslaw.com. Lorie Hancock at 541.382.3011 or lhh@ bers, as well as educational opportunities, karnopp.com. Linn-Benton Women Lawyers. LBWL and generally to foster professionalism meets every other month on the third Clackamas Women Lawyers. On April 24 in Clackamas County. Monthly events Wednesday for dinner and networking Clackamas Women Lawyers met at the are planned, rotating between a lunch- at Sybaris Bistro in Albany. The group last Clackamas County Courthouse to elect time CLE or presentation at the historic met on May 21 and will meet again on officers and a board of directors for Clackamas Courthouse and a happy-hour July 16 at 5:30 p.m. For more information, OWLS’ newest chapter. The officers social at various locations around the please contact Chris Smith at chrissmi@ are Carol Anne McFarland, president; county. For information about upcoming us.ibm.com or 541.230.5000. Angela Franco Lucero, vice president; events, including a picnic planned for Elizabeth Munns, treasurer, and Bonnie August, please contact Bonnie Carter at Law Society. On March 18, Carter, secretary. Serving on the board of [email protected] or Carol Anne Oregon Secretary of State Bill Bradbury directors are Susana Alba, Kristen David, McFarland at [email protected]. spoke about global warming at MLLS’s Laurie Neilson Lee, Diane Rader, Kathleen lunch meeting at Willamette Univer- Coast Women Lawyers. Please contact Rastetter, and Chanpone Sinlapasai. The sity. On March 19, also at Willamette, Catherine Ciarlo at the OWLS office for April 24 meeting also included an infor- MLLS and the Women’s Law Caucus at information on Coast Women Lawyers. mative talk by Judge Kathie Steele and Willamette hosted a panel discussion Kristen David on how to handle a dif- Josephine County Women Lawyers. JCWL on nontraditional careers in law. The ficult client. The group held an evening meets for lunch and conversation on the panel featured Brenda Rocklin, CEO of social on May 20 at Cypress Restaurant last Tuesday of every month, generally SAIF Corporation; Carolyn Dennis, head in Oregon City. at noon, at the Bistro in Grants Pass. For of admissions at Willamette College of Law; lobbyist Holly Sears; and Rebecca Hillyer, general counsel at Chemeketa Community College. “When an MLLS held its Spring CLE, “Crooks Cooking the Books: White Collar Crime attorney called in the 21st Century,” on April 17 at the me from New State of Oregon Law Library in Salem. The CLE featured David Angeli, Kather- York after the ine Heekin, Dwight Holton, and Karin Immergut, U.S. attorney for the District close of business of Oregon. On May 13, at MLLS’s lunch meeting at Willamette, Hon. Darleen one Thursday to Ortega and Hon. Ellen Rosenblum spoke about their work on the Oregon Court of We offer the same services as the other top ask if I could get Appeals. Attendees also voted for the fol- him a reporter in Portland reporting firms. We deliver the same lowing board of directors for 2008–2009: “ high quality product. The difference is our Shannon Terry, president; Lora Keenan, New York for the personal commitment to superior service. secretary; Erika Hadlock, treasurer; Jodee Jackson and Rachel Wixson, program next morning, I Our New York friend had his reporter the coordinators; Emily Potts, historian; Hon. next morning. He was thrilled, of course. Jill Tanner, newsletter editor; Cathryn had only two Bowie, website editor; Rachel Kittle and words for him. If you want service, call Teach. 503.248.1003. Kelley Respini, student liaisons; Shannon It’s all about service. Terry, OWLS liaison; and Phylis Myles, member-at-large. Please see the OWLS calendar or www. “Of course.” maryleonardlawsociety.org, the MLLS website, for information about MLLS —Catherine Teach 1500 SW First Avenue, Portland, OR 97201 events, or contact Cathryn Bowie or Hon. 503.248.1003 or 800.230.3302 Jill Tanner at maryleonardlawsociety@ hotmail.com.

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“Of course.” —Catherine Teach OWLS and OAAP Sponsor First Wellness Retreat By Teresa Statler n Friday and Saturday, April 4–5, session focusing on relaxation techniques mortality and OWLS and the Oregon Attorney and exercises. After a good night’s sleep, recommended OAssistance Program (OAAP) pre- we rose on Saturday to an hour-long ses- Judith Viorst’s sented a Women’s Wellness Retreat at sion of yoga, followed by a presentation book Necessary the Heathman Lodge in Vancouver. The titled “Aging Well” by Virginia Terhaar. Losses. program qualified for 3.5 personal man- Virginia, a licensed professional coun- After lunch, agement CLE credits and was attended by selor, works extensively with profes- Meloney spoke about 50 women. It was true to its focus: sional women, particularly lawyers. She on the topic “Relax, Renew and Recharge.” discussed how to age well, emphasizing “Making Mo- The weekend opened with a buffet the crucial importance of lifelong learn- ments Count: Meloney dinner at which we were welcomed by ing. Daily basics for good mental health Wise Choices Crawford Chadwick OAAP program attorneys and facilitators include eating well, ensuring sufficient about Time.” Shari Gregory and Meloney Crawford periods of relaxed alertness, and getting She discussed the importance of using Chadwick. Afterward, Susan Marshall, sufficient sleep and exercise. She also one’s “personality preferences,” strengths attorney and yoga instructor, conducted a discussed coming to terms with our own such as those determined by the Myers- Briggs typology. Using our strengths helps us feel competent and energetic when Around Oregon continued from page 14 going about daily tasks. Even change Queen’s Bench. Queen’s Bench hosted Medford on June 25. The group meets works better, she said, when you go with guest speaker Saba Ahmed at its regular the fourth Wednesday of each month your natural preferences. luncheon on April 8. A Lewis & Clark law either at lunch or after work at varying Meloney also spoke about prioritizing student, Saba spoke about her recent locations. For information, please see tasks, noting that “you can push away fact-finding trip to Pakistan with the the OWLS calendar or contact Stefanie more than you think.” Life will not get National Lawyers Guild. On May 13, Burke at [email protected] or Lisa Greif less complicated, so we must commu- Queen’s Bench welcomed Pamela Frasch, at [email protected]. nicate better. An example: ensure that general counsel for the Animal Legal Washington County Women Lawyers. the subject lines in your email messages Defense Fund and adjunct professor in WCWL was pleased to be able to donate actually reflect their content. Meloney animal law at Lewis & Clark Law School. a basket of Washington County wine to recommended The Simplicity Survival Queen’s Bench held its annual New Mem- the OWLS Foundation Auction this year. Handbook: 32 Ways to Do Less and Ac- bers Luncheon on June 10. Multnomah At WCWL’s regular brown bag lunch on complish More, by Bill Jensen. County Circuit Judge Youlee You spoke, April 15, a representative from the Court The final session, “Coping Strategies for and Queen’s Bench unveiled its new T- Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) pro- Life,” was presented by Carol Farley Mun- shirts and totes featuring the Queen’s gram spoke about the program. WCWL son, a former attorney and now a spiritual Bench logo. generally meets monthly, on the third care counselor and part-time professor of Queen’s Bench’s regular lunches are Tuesday at noon, for a brown bag lunch ethics at Marylhurst University. held on the second Tuesday of each in Judge Upton’s courtroom. There is no The retreat concluded with stretches, month from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Jax lunch meeting in July or August, how- breathing exercises, and a short walk. This Restaurant in Portland. For information, ever, and the group will hold its annual was OWLS’ and OAAP’s first attempt to contact Marja Selmann at 503.233.0820 barbecue in July. For more information, bring such a program to Oregon women or [email protected] or Sarah please see the OWLS calendar or contact attorneys, and, we hope, not the last. We Krick at 503.239.7273 or kricklaw@msn. Mary Bruington at mbruington@mpdlaw. look forward to the next chance to Relax, com, and see the OWLS calendar for com or 503.846.3413.541-683-6528 Renew and Recharge! upcoming events. Holly Pettit is an attorney at Bullivant Teresa Statler, a sole practitioner in Port- Rebecca J. Bloom Chapter of Umatilla and Houser Bailey in Portland. land, practices immigration law. Morrow Counties. The Rebecca Bloom Chapter meets for refreshments and networking on the first Thursday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at Hamley’s in Stop or Go? Pendleton. For more information, please see the OWLS calendar or contact Kittee We will evaluate the strength of your Custer at 541.276.7139 or custerlaw@ appeal for a flat fee. oregontrail.net. Rogue Women Lawyers. Rogue Women Lawyers met for an after-work happy Giers Olsson PC hour and networking event at Standing Our Work is Appealing Stone Brewery in Ashland on April 23, for lunch at Habeneros Restaurant in 1430 Willamette St. # 562 | Eugene, Oregon 97401 | (541) 683-6528 Medford on May 28, and after work at Corks Wine Bar & Bottle Shoppe in [email protected] www.GOappeals.com [email protected]

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 15 SUMMER 2008 See Jane Lead 99 Ways for Women to Take Charge at Work By Lois P. Frankel, PhD (Warner Business Books, Hachette Book Group USA, 2007) Book Review by Hon. Jill Tanner

ee Jane Lead is an easy-to-read book thing out Remember the 7:1 Rule: “seven pieces filled with leadership strategies and o f y o u r of positive feedback for every one piece Stips supplemented by short inter- m o u t h of developmental feedback.” (Note: the views with successful women. Written by has to be seven should not be given at the same Lois Frankel, PhD, the best-selling author t h e k e y time!) Be ready to coach. of Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office message Frankel contends that women more and Nice Girls Don’t Get Rich, the book fo- you want than men exhibit a genuine interest in cuses on the seven strategies that emerge people to others, display a consistent temperament, from 49 self-assessment questions. take away. and are known to be empathic, traits that In general, Frankel says, a powerful Give your increase a woman’s “likability quotient.” woman leader is viewed as an anomaly. key mes- Women, she says, also self-manage and Why is that? she asks, given that women sage first; show social awareness, traits that increase possess many “natural strengths,” includ- follow it a woman’s “emotional quotient.” The ing the ability to be flexible, collaborate with short, higher a woman’s likability and emo- with others, multitask, and lead through c o n c i s e tional quotients, the easier it is to “gain “wit, influence and motivational abili- support- the cooperation and goodwill of those ties.” Frankel advises women to use their ing points. upon whom they depend to get the job “natural strengths” to take the lead and Be sure to add a “tagline that increases done.” To lead, you need to build rela- overcome the “anomaly” label. inclusivity,” for example, “I would like to tionships in a “politically savvy way,” so To lead, you need to formulate a vision have everyone else’s opinion on the table that you provide what others need and (capitalize on your passion!) and possess as well before making a final decision.” give unexpected favors. Then, when you the skill to multitask while incorporating Your “influence style” needs to vary to ask for favors, the relationship is in place tactics and actions that bring others to suit the situation. If you have all the infor- to secure a favorable response. share your commitment. Anticipate risks mation, for example, you should use the Frankel devotes the final chapter to and resistance, and plan for each. facts and figures to get others to go in a how to raise girls to become leaders. “Nice girls,” Frankel says, “suffer from certain direction. An alternate style states Nurture your child or the girl you mentor the disease to please,” and given their expectations followed by consequences. by focusing on “her nature” and “recog- “disease,” nice girls don’t lead or make ef- If you know that your suggestion will nize her unique talents and preferences.” fective leaders. Leaders take risks, and not raise controversy, be prepared to table Instill the competitive spirit, not a fear each risk generates a positive result. the discussion, giving everyone time to of failure. Encourage her to explore non- Relationships are important when process the information and yourself gender-traditional jobs and patronize taking risks. For example, when starting time to develop alliances or allow for a women-owned companies. a new job, don’t expect that the style change in the circumstances—timing can In sum, “leadership should be ap- that worked when you had strong, long- be everything. proached as a discipline to be learned.” term relationships in place and a proven Frankel contends that the key to mo- This book provides a step-by-step ap- reputation will automatically earn you tivating people to achieve their best lies proach to successful leadership, followed same following. When (not if) something in the relationship. Work to ensure that by a list of additional resources. Among doesn’t work out, critique it, learn from others succeed and their needs are met. the many helpful insights, the following it, and “stay out of the blame game.” If those you are leading aren’t achiev- tops the list: “You manage functions and Anticipate resistance to change. ing the goals, consider first whether lead people.” In discussing her 20 years of consulting you’ve been clear about the goals and and management coaching experience, expectations, as well as the standard for Hon. Jill Tanner is the presiding magis- Frankel follows her own advice: The first measuring success. trate of the Oregon Tax Court.

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