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for relief from removal because P.A.B. was charged with a crime The Power that he did not commit but was never informed of the immigration consequences of his decision to enter a plea. P.A.B. has pro bono mba CLE of Human counsel fighting for him - again, to enforce what the law really says - To register for a CLE, please see in the Board of Immigration Appeals. p. 4 or visit www.mbabar.org and Compassion And, of course, for the men who were detained in Sheridan. As log in as a member to register at many of you now know, in late May, ICE transferred 124 immigrant the member rate. by Nadia Dahab men from the port of entry in San Ysidro, California, to the federal Stoll Berne PC prison right here in Sheridan, OCTOBER Oregon. The men were placed in It is the power Now is the time, my friends. 10.3 Wednesday expedited removal proceedings - that we have, as Our constitutional structure is essentially, deportation express - and #Trending Ethics in a Digital threatened. The rule of law we for almost a month after they had lawyers, to reach Age: Exploring Social Media know to be fundamental is being arrived in Sheridan were denied human beings truly and Data Security upended. Our communities and Hong Dao access to the outside world. The men on the margins and our community members - our very own neighbors - are vulnerable. did not speak English, did not know David Elkanich But we can help. You can help. By giving just a little bit of your where they were, and certainly did to pull them into Thomas Howe time, and lending a little bit of your expertise, you can make a change. not know their rights under our the communities to If we all did it - if we all came together, harnessing the power of 10.4 Thursday federal immigration laws. Pro bono which they belong human compassion - we could change the world. counsel sued ICE and the Bureau of Seeking and Defending Abuse I’ve seen it happen, actually. Prisons - yet again, to enforce what and are safe... Prevention Orders I’ve seen it happen most recently in the immigration space. There, the law really requires - to get the Grace Lee the stakes are at their highest. Individuals - human beings with lives men access to immigration lawyers. Those immigration lawyers, also Nathan Holtey and livelihoods, children and families - come seeking refuge from pro bono, mobilized to provide the men with the legal advice they Michael McGrath, moderator persecution they have suffered in some of the most dangerous places needed. With the assistance of counsel, the men were released. None on Earth. And they seek refuge here - in the United States - because, should have been there in the first place. Those pro bono immigration 10.16 Tuesday under both domestic and international law, the United States has lawyers continue to fight for the men in their asylum proceedings in Drafting Employment declared its intention to provide them with that refuge. immigration court. Agreements: Tips and Tricks But under US law, you also have to be physically present in the That is the power of human compassion. It is the power that we for Employment Lawers United States to apply for some protections, including asylum. So, have, as lawyers, to reach human beings truly on the margins and to Natalie Horwitz individuals seeking asylum often must make the long journey here pull them into the communities to which they belong and are safe - in Megan Vaniman before they can request the refuge they ultimately need. which they can finally find refuge. It is the power we have to enforce And when they arrive, we do not provide them refuge at all - the fundamental protections our laws and our Constitution provide 10.17 Wednesday instead, we incarcerate them, and we schedule them for immediate - protections that, in the words of President Obama, while perhaps I Object! Tips for Preserving deportation. We place them into a system that is rigged with stark are self-evident, never have been self-executing. And we, as lawyers, Issues for Appeal imbalances of power. We deny them the are uniquely equipped with that power because we know the laws, Nadia Dahab rights to which they are entitled, and, The rule of law understand the laws, and are vigilant in navigating the systems that Sara Kobak sometimes, we don’t even tell them what we know to be exist to make sure the laws are enforced. those rights are. fundamental is It is also the Oregon way. Now, more than ever, pro bono lawyers So it is in this space that we, the lawyers in Oregon are changing the world, one human being at a time. Please NOVEMBER - lawyers in Oregon who are trained simply being upended. join us. We need you. to know the law and to understand the law 11.6 Tuesday and to understand the systems we have for enforcing the law - have Sexual Assault Claims: Issue changed the world. Spotting for the General We have changed the world for Mélida, for instance. Mélida Practitioner came to the United States in 2014 from Guatemala, where she had mba EVENT McKenzie Harker suffered persecution. When she crossed the border in Texas with Barbara Long her four-year-old daughter, she and her daughter were incarcerated Multnomah Bar Association Ashley Vaughn with hundreds of other women and children and scheduled for immediate deportation. Mélida has meritorious claims for asylum Absolutely Social 11.15 Thursday but hasn’t been able to pursue them because, many years ago, the The Uniform Prudent Investor US government ordered her removed from the country without The Grape Escape Act: A Trustee’s Duties telling her. It held a hearing virtually in secret, even though the law Featuring Wine Tasting and Potential Liability for prohibited it from doing so. Mélida has pro bono counsel fighting Wednesday, October 17 Investment Decisions for her - to enforce what the law really requires - currently in the US The University Club Marie Eckert Courts of Appeal. 5-7 p.m. Rob Howell And for P.A.B. (I’ve used his initials because his proceedings are restricted.) P.A.B. has been in the United States for some time, but the Drop in after work and catch up with friends and government only recently initiated removal proceedings against him. colleagues. In This Issue He has a good job and a family that depends on him for support. The immigration judge in P.A.B.’s case refused to consider his application See insert for details and to RSVP. Calendar ������������������������������������������ 2 MBA Golf Championship ������������������� 2 CLE �������������������������������������������������� 3 Announcements �������������������������������6 Multnomah Bar Association Thank you, sponsors! 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MBA Board of Directors EFFICIENTLY MANAGING TRIAL Calendar President Rima I. Ghandour FOR A SOLO/SMALL FIRM 19 Friday OCTOBER OGALLA Annual Dinner Treasurer A Solo & Small Firm Committee Workshop and Social Elizabeth E. Welch and Auction Monday, October 22 2 Tuesday www.ogalla.org Secretary League of Women Voters Sarah Radcliffe Workshop: 3-4:30 p.m. Voter Education Form 22 Monday Details on p. 12 Past President Social: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Efficiently Managing Trial Andrew M. Schpak for a Solo/Small Firm Hotel Monaco 5 Friday Workshop & Social 5th Avenue Room Oregon Filipino American Directors Details on this page Lawyers Association Gala Dinner YLS President 506 SW Washington St. Portland www.ofala.org/events Shayda Zaerpoor Le 25 Thursday OSB Pro Bono Fair Caroline Harris Crowne Navigating trials as a solo or small firm practitioner, along 8 Monday Details on p. 11 Valerie Colas with keeping your other cases afloat during the trial, can 21st Annual Golf Steve D. Larson be difficult to say the least. Join the MBA Solo & Small Championship to Benefit the Volunteer Lawyers Project Adina Matasaru Firm Committee for a workshop hosted by panelists Rhett www.mbabar.org NOVEMBER Emilee S. Preble Fraser, Huegli Fraser PC; Miranda Summer, Summer Seth Row Family Law LLC; and Rebecca Cambreleng, Cambreleng 1 Thursday 9 Tuesday Oregon District Court Historical Krista Shipsey Law LLC, for an interactive discussion of tips and tricks League of Women Voters Society Meeting and Dinner they’ve learned along the way about efficiently managing Voter Education Form Richard Spier www.usdchs.org Jovita Wang trial as solo and small firm practitioners.D iscussion Details on p. 12 Hon. Ulanda L. Watkins will include discovery and exhibit management, trial 6 Tuesday 11 Thursday technology, managing your office and caseload while you’re Bench Bar & Bagels Lessons From the Details on p. 10 Executive Director in trial, and other practical skills for staying organized and Addicted Lawyer Guy Walden prepared as you battle it out in court. The Solo & Small Details on p. 6 7 Wednesday Firm Committee workshops are intended to be interactive, Director, Events & Programs OSB Awards Luncheon Kathy Modie so please bring your questions and tips to share with the 17 Wednesday www.osbar.org MBA Absolutely Social Office & Foundation panelists and audience. See insert Administrator 22-23 Thursday-Friday Pamela Hubbs Workshop Cost: $20 members/$60 non-members. Thanksgiving Holiday Member Services Administrator 1.5 MCLE credit hours will be applied for. Ryan Mosier Office Administrator Register at www.mbabar.org. Lauren Fairshter Join Us for the 21st Annual MBF Board of Directors Recognize Those MBA Golf Championship President Monday, October 8 J. Matthew Donohue Who Help Vice President Willamette Valley Country Club Nicholas A. Kampars Watch for the nomination form Secretary/Treasurer in the December issue Jennifer S. Wagner Past President Dana S. Scheele MBA • LASO • OLC Directors Sarah H. Bond Pro Bono Awards J. Mackenzie Hogan Holly L. Johnston Senior Project Volunteer of the Year R egistration includes golf, cart, range, lunch, dinner, contests Abby Wool Landon For service to Multnomah County’s longest and door prizes. Teams compete in a Gross and Net Best Ball. James E. Oliver running pro bono project Casual players may opt to play a scramble. Contact Pamela Hubbs Timothy J. Resch (503.222.3275, [email protected]) Hon. Xiomara Torres Michael E. Haglund Pro Bono Award Julie R. Vacura Thank you sponsors! For Young Lawyers in LASO, OLC, or MBA YLS pro bono projects Platinum Sponsors Affinity Sponsors The MULTNOMAH LAWYER is Lunch Sponsor Columbia Bank published 11 times per Staffing Solutions, LLC Legal Northwest year by the Multnomah Bar Pro Bono Award of Merit NAEGELI Deposition and Trial Association, 620 SW Fifth Ave. For exemplary pro bono work Hole-In-One Sponsor The Bar Plan Ste. 1220, Portland, OR 97204 Barran Liebman LLP UPS 503.222.3275 Advertising is accepted; Tee Sponsors Raffle Benefit Sponsors advertisers(ments) are not Rich Busse Aldrich Benefits, LP ExamWorks necessarily endorsed by the MBA. The DigiStream Northwest LNS Court Reporting editor reserves the right to reject any Jane Clark Littler Mendelson Lauren and Jamison McCune advertisement. Hon. Mary Deits Staffing Solutions, LLC Red Star Tavern DEADLINE for copy: The 10th of the month* Smallwares Restaurant DEADLINE for display ads: The 12th of the Arin Dunn Gold Sponsors Melinda B. Wilde, LLC month* Jeff Jacobs adidas *or the preceding Friday, if on a Sather Byerly & Holloway LLP weekend. Hon. Barbara Johnson

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The MBA will apply for 2 hours of general OSB MCLE credit unless otherwise noted; Washington credit may be obtained independently. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Substitutions are welcome. Registration fees are non-refundable. Unless otherwise noted, all classes are held at the World Trade Center, CLE 26 SW Salmon, Portland. #Trending Ethics in a Digital Age: Exploring Social Media Sexual Assault Claims: Issue Spotting for the General Practitioner and Data Security Tuesday, November 6 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, October 3 3-5 p.m. World Trade Center, Mezzanine World Trade Center, Sky Bridge Members $60/Non-Members $95 Members $60/Non-Members $95 This program will provide a basic primer on several of the key issues when attorneys Note: Two hours of ethics MCLE credit will be applied for. are faced with potential clients who have been sexually assaulted, including: Today’s electronic world moves fast. On one hand, using technology comes with • safety planning for survivors; undeniable benefits; on the other, there are ever-increasing risks. David Elkanich, • how to appropriately interview a trauma survivor; Holland & Knight LLP; Thomas Howe, Howe & Associates; and Hong Dao, • pros and cons of reporting to law enforcement; Professional Liability Fund will help lawyers explore some of the benefits and risks • an overview of civil remedies available to survivors; and in social media and data security. First, this panel will analyze how lawyers are, and • the effect of a sexual assault claim on a client’s other legal matters. should be, using social media in their practices. Second, this panel will help you This CLE seminar is intended as an introductory guide to help general practitioner identify potential data risks at your firm, understand the ethical obligations that arise attorneys feel more comfortable issue spotting and responding appropriately when out of data management and storage, create risk-minimizing policies and procedures, approached by a potential client or inquiry from someone who has suffered a sexual and develop action strategies in case of a potential data breach. assault. Our panelists are McKenzie Harker, staff attorney at Victims Rights Law For more information: Contact Garrett Garfield, Holland & Knight LLP at Center; Barbara C. Long, partner at Vogt & Long PC; and Ashley Vaughn, attorney 503.243.2300. For registration questions, contact the MBA at 503.222.3275. at the Dumas Law Group. For more information: Contact Jovanna Patrick, Hollander Lebenbaum et al at 503.222.2408. For registration questions, contact the MBA at 503.222.3275. Seeking and Defending Abuse Prevention Orders Thursday, October 4 3-5 p.m. World Trade Center, Sky Bridge The Uniform Prudent Investor Act: A Trustee’s Duties and Members $60/Non-Members $95 Potential Liability for Investment Decisions Nathan C. Holtey, Holtey Law LLC and Grace Y. Lee, Grace Family Law will offer Thursday, November 15 3-5 p.m. a step-by-step analysis, review of best practices, and “tips from the trenches” about World Trade Center, Sky Bridge domestic relations protective orders (FAPAs, EPDAPAs, and Stalking Protective Members $60/Non-Members $95 Orders). The class will cover topics ranging from the initial application to discovery Rob Howell, Senior Vice President and Director of Investments for Columbia Trust to witness preparation and trial presentation. This class will be moderated by Company, and Marie Eckert, Litigation Partner at Miller Nash Graham & Dunn, Michael T. 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Drafting Employment Agreements: Tips and Tricks for Employment Lawyers Tuesday, October 16 3-5 p.m. Mandatory Elder and Child Abuse Reporting World Trade Center, Mezzanine Wednesday, November 28 12-1 p.m. Members $60/Non-Members $95 World Trade Center, Mezzanine Members $30/Non-Members $50 Natalie Horwitz, Attorney at Law and Megan Vaniman, Harris Bricken McVay Sliwoski LLP will discuss how to draft Employment Agreements to ensure the at- Note: One hour of abuse reporting MCLE credit will be applied for. will nature of the employment is not compromised. Further, the CLE seminar will This program is intended to help lawyers meet their legal responsibilities as discuss drafting terms such as non-solicitation, non-competition, confidentiality mandatory reporters, while maintaining their ethical obligations to clients. Mark and severance agreements that are in compliance with Oregon laws and Johnson Roberts, Deputy General Counsel to the OSB and a former family law administrative rules. practitioner will present a lively and practical discussion: For more information: Contact Nicole Elgin, Barran Liebman LLP at 503.276.2109. • Recognizing elder and child abuse For registration questions, contact the MBA at 503.222.3275. • Mandatory reporting requirements • Protecting privilege and confidentiality For more information: Contact the MBA at 503.222.3275. I Object! Tips for Preserving Issues for Appeal Wednesday, October 17 3-5 p.m. World Trade Center, Plaza Members $60/Non-Members $95 Help Clients Navigate the Intersection of Logic and Emotion Tuesday, December 18 3-5 p.m. Trials move quickly and can sometimes feel chaotic. This CLE seminar will help you World Trade Center, Mezzanine be prepared to protect your client and any judgment you obtain on their behalf in Members $60/Non-Members $95 the event of any future appellate review. Nadia Dahab, Stoll Berne and Sara Kobak, Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt will share the important rules and some go-to practical Clients spin when the law and their emotions collide. Their ability to make good tips for making sure you’re thinking ahead and on your feet! This program will focus decisions declines and they occasionally blame their attorney for the situation. Learn primarily on preservation rules in Oregon state court, and Nadia and Sara will share practical tips, techniques, and tools from a lawyer and a social psychologist, who their federal court experiences as well. both have mediation experience. Learn how to counsel your clients through the uncertainty, fear and frustration experienced when they believe the likely outcome is For more information: Contact the MBA at 503.222.3275. unfair or the process is too long and expensive. Explore client risk tolerance so they can better participate in the usual settlement dance. Manage their cognitive biases to channel their energies on what is really in their best interest. Help them make better decisions with the judicious use of decision trees and decision tables. Help them understand and accept your legal advice by truly understanding their underlying values, needs and interests. Join panelists Sam Imperati, JD and Devin Howington, To register for these classes, see page 4. PhD, ICMRESOLUTIONS, who promise “no touchy-feely babble … just straight talk for better representation.” For more information: Contact Jovanna Patrick, Hollander Lebenbaum et al at 503.222.2408. For registration questions, call the MBA at 503.222.3275.

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Fucile tracks disciplinary statistics, to the circumstances. As noted The video webcast of the seminar “What Every Attorney Needs Fucile & Reising LLP “retail” practice areas like family earlier, this standard makes to Know About Workers’ Compensation” is now available in law that are often a staple of pro the Members Center at www.mbabar.org. The seminar was bono work are usually heavily ...a lawyer was disciplined accredited for two hours of general OSB MCLE credit. represented in the PLF’s annual for failing to keep his pro MBA members receive access to a rotating selection of six analysis of the frequency of bono client apprised of different CLE seminars each year - a $360 value. claims by practice field. developments in a federal civil case. Take a Matter that Matters Competence Sign the MBA Pro Bono Pledge at RPC 1.1 speaks to our bedrock no distinction between paying www.mbabar.org/AboutUs/ProBono.html and commit to taking duty of competent representation and pro bono clients. 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RPC 1.4(a) requires that a free - visit law.lclark.edu/live/events/292147-1 to submit your specifically encourages pro bono The lawyer, however, failed to lawyer “keep a client reasonably RSVP. Presented by the Lewis & Clark Law School Student Bar work, we are frequently and file a required inventory and an informed about the status of a Association and sponsored by the Oregon Attorney Assistance appropriately urged to provide accounting, missed court dates matter[.]” RPC 1.4(b), in turn, Program, OSB and MBA. free or reduced cost legal services and was eventually removed by obliges a lawyer to “explain a to those in need by courts, bar the probate court. The probate matter to the extent reasonably Pioneer Courthouse Historical Society to Host CLE on groups, our peers and our own judge reported the lawyer to necessary to permit the client Appellate Practice in the Ninth Circuit consciences. At the same time, the OSB and the Bar opened to make informed decisions Pioneer Courthouse Historical Society will host a CLE seminar on there is no distinction between disciplinary proceedings against regarding the representation.” appellate practice in the Ninth Circuit, followed by a reception and paying and pro bono clients when the lawyer. Although the lawyer Again, there is no exception friendly trivia competition moderated by US Magistrate Judge Stacie it comes to either our regulatory was eventually disciplined for for pro bono work. In In re F. Beckerman. Come to the Pioneer Courthouse at 3:30 p.m. on duties or the standard of care. In “conduct prejudicial to the Petranovich, 26 DB Rptr 1 Wednesday, October 24 for an educational program featuring Molly fact, both the Oregon Supreme administration of justice” for (2012), for example, a lawyer Dwyer, Clerk of the Court, and a lighthearted evening with fellow Court (see, e.g., In re Mettler, 305 failing to meet court-imposed was disciplined for failing practitioners and friends of the courthouse. This event is free and Or 12, 18, 748 P2d 1010 (1988)) deadlines and other requirements, to keep his pro bono client open to the public, and MBA members are encouraged to attend. and the United States District the Supreme Court was critical of apprised of developments in a For more information and to RSVP, visit pioneercourthouse.org. Court for the District of Oregon the lawyer’s overall handling of federal civil case. (1.5 hours of OSB MCLE credit applied for.) (see, e.g., DG Cogen Partners, the matter. Particularly when we LLC v. Lane Powell PC, 917 F may be navigating an area for a Handling Funds Noon Time Rides Supp2d 1123, 1137 (D Or 2013)) pro bono client that is not within RPC 1.15-1 governs our general Short fast rides with hills. Meet at SW corner of Pioneer have noted that payment of a duty of safekeeping for client Courthouse Square (Yamhill & Broadway) between noon fee is not necessary to create an ...there is no distinction funds and other property. RPC and 12:10 p.m., Monday and Thursday. Contact: Ray Thomas attorney-client relationship and between paying and 1.15-2, in turn, specifically 503.228.5222 with questions, or meet at start. its attendant duties. Reflecting pro bono clients when regulates client trust accounts. this lack of a distinction between Handling client funds is among Lawyers in Libraries Legal Workshop October 28 it comes to either our paying and pro bono clients, there the most sensitive duties we have The public is invited to learn how to navigate legal issues at the regulatory duties or the are reported decisions involving as lawyers. Although many pro Multnomah County Central Library US Bank Room from standard of care. both regulatory discipline and bono matters do not involve 10 a.m-4 p.m. on Sunday, October 28. Availability offered on legal malpractice claims against our primary practice focus, it can handling client funds, some do a first come, first served basis. Contact [email protected] for lawyers performing pro bono be critical to get the assistance and the same exacting standards details. Presented by the OSB Pro Bono Committee. work. That is not a reason to necessary to handle the matter apply in those instances as with avoid pro bono. It is, however, concerned. This might include, paying clients. In In re Martin, a reminder that we need to pay depending on the circumstances, 328 Or 177, 970 P2d 638 (1998), the same attention to law firm attending CLE courses in the for example, a lawyer took on risk management when handling substantive area concerned or a pro bono federal civil case pro bono work as we do when seeking guidance from legal in which the client advanced Lauren Fairshter representing paying clients. clinic staff who work on matters $1,000 in costs. The lawyer did In this column, we’ll look of the kind involved routinely. not deposit the funds into trust Meet Lauren, the newest at four areas that case law The bottom line, however, is that and, when questioned later MBA staff member, who suggests lawyers need to clients - whether paying or pro by replacement counsel, was joined the organization pay special attention to on bono - expect and deserve that unable to provide an accurate in August. As Office the risk management front their legal affairs will be handled accounting of how the funds Administrator, Lauren is when handling pro bono competently. were used. The lawyer was working closely with the cases: competence; diligence; disciplined under the then- Young Lawyers Section equivalent versions of today’s and assisting with the RPCs 1.15-1 and 1.15-2. CLE program in addition to handling day-to-day administrative tasks. Originally from California, she earned a BS in Planning, Public Policy & Management at the University of Oregon. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, baking, playing tenor saxophone, photography, reading and archery. We are delighted to have Lauren at the MBA! The next time you attend a class or stop by the office, be sure to introduce yourself. Lauren replaces Deryn Isaac who left the MBA to pursue other interests. The MBA currently has five full-time staff members, and has maintained the same approximate staff size for the last 20 years.

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they have given me the drive to Assisting Immigrant continue to fight for a better and more just legal system.” Similarly, Families Michael Vafa, who volunteered at Dilley as a 1L, commented, “The Lewis & Clark Law School Dilley experience alone made law school worthwhile for me.” Students Share Their Experiences For more details about Lewis & Clark’s involvement with by Carra Sahler the CARA program, contact Director of Public Interest Law Professor Stumpf at Lewis & Clark Law School [email protected]. Volunteer opportunities to “Volunteering in family detention students prepared over 170 women assist local immigration attorneys centers feels like the best way to for their Credible Fear Interviews, abound. Catholic Charities celebrate Christmas,” Amy Adams and administered 400 intakes at the legal volunteers participate in remarked when recalling the Dilley facility. Lewis & Clark Law School students and their CARA project the day-to-day operation of time she spent in Texas as a third- Until the 2017 Christmas visit, coordinators Immigration Legal Services under year Lewis & Clark (L&C) law Lewis & Clark law students had the supervision of an attorney or student and then, again, as a new not volunteered at the Karnes children while also getting real-life, classroom. These women are some accredited representative. Legal attorney assisting CARA Family facility before. “When we were in on the ground legal experience of the most resilient and inspiring Immigration Pro Bono attorneys Karnes, the legal staff were visibly that I could never get in a individuals I have ever met, and Continued on page 19 and Refugee and Immigrant surprised that the students were so Center for Education and Legal knowledgeable and self-sufficient,” Services (RAICES) attorneys at Edwards observed. In total, the two family detention centers. students prepared over 100 women BARRAN LIEBMAN IS PROUD TO In December 2017, the week for their Credible Fear Interviews before Christmas, Adams, Kate at Karnes and gave more than 300 WELCOME GABRIELLE HANSEN Edwards (another new attorney), Know Your Rights trainings during and a brigade of 14 Lewis & that short visit. Clark law students worked 10-12 On the final Friday at Karnes, hour days in Dilley and Karnes, Edwards reported that she and Texas, meeting with hundreds Adams, with the support of of asylum-seeking women and Anguiano, Perez, and two other children to prepare them for volunteer law students, Teresa the asylum process. Speaking in Smith and Andrei Tutui, were Spanish, volunteers listened to “fully responsible for running their often tragic stories, explained the entire legal operation for 10 the law, and prepared the women hours.” The volunteers felt intense for their Credible Fear Interviews, pressure to see as many people as the first step on the path to asylum. possible that day because the usual “Most of these families are legal team would be on vacation fleeing horrific gang violence the following week. They met with or domestic violence, and they over 200 women that day alone. have a legal right to seek asylum Edwards commented that the law in the United States,” explained student volunteers “were amazing, Adams. According to Juliet truly. I wish I could adequately Stumpf, Robert E. Jones Professor convey how impressive they all of Advocacy and Ethics at Lewis were, running around without & Clark Law School, immigrants so much as a bathroom break, to were rarely detained prior to the try and work together and help as 1980s and families with children many people as possible. We saw were routinely released to await every single woman who might their asylum hearing dates with have an interview or release the relatives or friends. “Removals of following week.” noncitizens rose from under 43,000 Anguiano especially enjoyed EMPLOYMENT | LABOR | BENEFITS | COMPLIANCE | HIGHER EDUCATION in 1993 to more than 430,000 in helping four families navigate the 2014,” said Stumpf. “Funding for airport after they were released, 503.228.0500 | DOWNTOWN PORTLAND | BARRAN.COM federal immigration enforcement as did other students, and Adams is now 24 percent higher than and Tutui personally helped a funding for all other federal law newly freed woman and her child enforcement agencies combined.” get to the bus station. Edwards One week of volunteering described Anguiano and Perez was insufficient for third-year law as “amazing natural advocates; students Cecilia Anguiano and they are both kind and gentle, and Favio Perez, and other members explain everything to the clients of the Immigration Student Group very patiently and with impressive Now Mediating (ISG). Raising their own money competence. They interact with through bake sales on campus clients as if they are seasoned pros, Statewide... and other fundraising efforts, not students. I was so unbelievably and relying on personal funds proud of them as I watched them Karsten H. Rasmussen when other sources of financing work with clients.” Senior Judge and Mediator dried up, some contingent of Teresa Smith, a law student ISG made a total of nine trips to who will graduate in 2019 and who the Dilley and Karnes detention is this year’s ISG president, said, facilities. Edwards commented, “Volunteering in Dilley and Karnes “At Dilley, the CARA staff know has not only allowed me to meet that when L&C students come, it other passionate and inspiring will be a great week because L&C immigration advocates, but it has students are very competent and given me the opportunity to make hardworking.” During the 2017 a tangible difference in the lives Christmas visit alone, the law of immigrant mothers and their

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of the Federal Bar Association in regards to ERISA matters (FBA) for the 2018-19 term. including retirement plans, Around the Bar The FBA works to strengthen compensation arrangements, the federal legal system and and health plans. She earned administration of justice, and her JD, magna cum laude, from offers federal practitioners and Willamette University College judges a variety of CLE programs of Law. Prior to joining Barran and events. The Oregon chapter Liebman, Hansen clerked for is one of the largest in the the Oregon Supreme Court, the country, counting approximately Oregon Court of Appeals, and the 350 practitioners and federal Multnomah County Circuit Court. judges as members. Pallanch is a partner in the firm’sL itigation Department Judge Mustafa T. Kasubhai and co-chairs the firm’s Oregon US District Court Financial Services & Investment The judges of the District of Management Practice Group. Oregon have appointed Lane He has a wide-ranging practice Steven Wilker James Hein County Circuit Court Judge that centers on finding solutions Mustafa T. Kasubhai to serve Tonkon Torp and offering strategic guidance as a US Magistrate Judge for the Partner Steven Wilker has for complex business disputes. District of Oregon. Judge Kasubhai been elected Vice Chair of the In addition to general litigation began his service in the District’s Classroom Law Project (CLP). The matters, Pallanch represents Eugene Division on September 21. CLP is a nonprofit organization clients in trade secret and Before his appointment to the that helps prepare Oregon’s Lanham Act claims, responding Lane County Circuit Court in youth to become active, engaged, to regulatory investigations and Allison Martin Rhodes 2007, Judge Kasubhai served as and informed participants in helping to minimize risk while board member of the Oregon a democratic society. Wilker maximizing returns. Holland & Knight Workers’ Compensation Board has been on the CLP Board of Partner Allison Martin Rhodes and practiced law in Eugene and Directors since 2014. was named president of the Klamath Falls. Wilker is co-chair of the firm’s Association of Professional Litigation Department and the Responsibility Lawyers (APRL) Christopher Pallanch Information Privacy & Security at the organization’s annual The Around the Bar column Practice Group. He counsels and serves the diverse community meeting in Chicago. APRL is the reports on MBA members’ clients in complex commercial of Portland’s South Waterfront. premier national association for moves, transitions, promotions litigation, intellectual property, Hein is helping to transition the ethics lawyers. and other honors within the media communications and school from its founder to a new Martin Rhodes is the co- profession. The submission technology, information security, nonprofit structure. chair of Holland & Knight’s deadline is the 10th of the month energy, corporate governance, real Hein is a partner in Tonkon Legal Profession Team. She preceding publication or the estate, and finance issues. An AV- Torp’s Business Law, Mergers focuses her practice on legal prior Friday if that date falls rated litigator, Wilker is also a & Acquisitions, and Corporate ethics and risk management, law on a weekend. All submissions member of the firm’s Intellectual Finance practice groups, where firm organization and attorney are edited to fit column format and the information is used on Property and Financial Services he focuses on counseling discipline defense. Gabrielle Hansen a space-available basis in the & Investment Management clients in all stages of business order in which it was received. practice groups. growth, including initial business Barran Liebman Submissions may be emailed to Partner James Hein has formation. The firm is excited to welcome [email protected]. joined the Board of Directors for Partner Christopher Gabrielle Hansen to its Benefits the Montessori Children’s House. Pallanch has been elected team. Hansen focuses her practice The school was founded in 2010 President of the Oregon Chapter on representing employers

met with her pro bono attorney directive, and power of attorney lump sum payment for the client. Miller Nash Graham & in-person that she insisted the will make life so much easier The client was extremely grateful attorney drive to meet her with for their families and puts their for the assistance and her life has Dunn Models an Innovative her completed documents.” minds at ease.” changed drastically as a result. Virtual Clinic attorneys While many of the cases Palomares notes that these Approach in Pro Bono assist with a wide range of civil MNG&D accept from the clinic situations are more common than legal issues, which include may require more complex expected, where the potential by Heather Kemper the setting aside of eligible steps, some of the cases require legal fees up front can exceed the Statewide Pro Bono Manager criminal convictions and arrests; only a demand letter to reach judgment amount and dissuade Legal Aid Services of Oregon preparation for small claims resolution. Andrea Malone, the client from taking action. court; completion of small Regional Director of the Central Obtaining a money judgment February 2019 will mark the otherwise have a negative impact estate documents; negotiations Oregon Office of LASO explains, means a judge has ruled that the third year Miller Nash Graham on their health, safety, financial between property owners and “The MNG&D clinic has become person is owed a given money & Dunn (MNG&D) has paired security, and well-being.” tenants; and collection and essential to LASO’s pro bono amount, “so it is extremely with legal aid providers in MNG&D, in partnership enforcement of judgments. service model. We count on unfortunate when a person who rural Oregon to provide virtual with the Central Oregon Office According to Dozono, “It’s MNG&D attorneys to fill the is struggling financially can’t legal appointments to low- of Legal Aid Services of Oregon a great way for associates to get gap in providing advocacy to afford to pay the legal fees to income clients. The project was (LASO), began serving clients in one-on-one experiences with clients we are unable to provide chase down the payment owed in developed to assist in addressing Deschutes, Jefferson and Crook clients and to understand and services. Clients, who otherwise the judgment.” But, he adds, “the the disproportionate ratio counties in February 2016. In explain the limits of what can would have no way to realize clients are pleasantly surprised between legal aid needs and 2017, the Coos Bay Office ofL O C and can’t be done with the client’s the return of security deposits, to learn that we can help them available legal aid attorneys in joined the clinic, adding clients legal issues.” MNG&D allows or unpaid wages, are now able recover some or all of the the state’s rural communities. from Coos and Curry counties. its attorneys and paralegals to to count on this recovery. The money they’re owed, and they’re According to Monica Low-income clients meet with donate up to 150 billable hours MNG&D clinic has meant downright thrilled when they see Goracke, Executive Director Oregon-licensed attorneys from to pro bono cases. increased economic security for the money come in.” of Oregon Law Center (OLC), MNG&D’s Portland and Seattle Firm paralegals often join our clients.” “Legal aid clients living offices virtually - via Skype or with an attorney to provide A recent client came to the significant distances from video conferencing, providing a valuable client assistance. clinic with a money judgment Oregon’s population centers face-to-face appointment, though MNG&D paralegal Joy Voorhees against her ex-husband. While often have a very difficult not in-person. Elisa Dozono, recently met with two seniors the judgment was years old, time obtaining access to the Partner at MNG&D and firm and “although they don’t have the client had been unable to legal system because there are pro bono coordinator, feels that a lot of assets to their name, find an attorney to assist her in not enough lawyers in their “face-to-face appointments are those assets are very important recovering the judgment and now communities who can assist important. They’re much more to them and they want to make found herself homeless. MNG&D them at low or no cost. Thanks to personal than over the phone.” sure that everything is in order attorney Jesús Palomares assisted MNG&D, these clients are able According to Dozono, “One for their families when they die. her by garnishing the debtor’s to address legal issues that would clinic client was so sure she’d They feel having a will, advance bank account, receiving a large

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News from the Courthouse Julia Hagan Mentor of the Year In 2018, 33 mentor- mentee pairs participated in the MBA Mentor Program, which matches MBA Young Lawyers Section members with select, experienced MBA members for mentoring and support over a six-month period. The program provides career development and professionalism guidance to newer lawyers who may have already completed the mandatory OSB New Lawyer Mentoring Program. Each year, Mentor Julia Hagan with Maddie Loeb mentees are given the opportunity to nominate their Thank you to all 2018 mentors by Cynthia Newton is planned for when builders implement, where appropriate, mentors as Mentor of the Year. Sibylle Baer Court Liaison Committee complete construction to the the case management approach This year, the MBA has selected David Bean building’s full height. approved by the national Julia Hagan, Gevurtz Menashe, Paul Bovarnick Presiding Judge’s Report - committee. The task force issued as Mentor of the Year for her fine Mary Briede Judge Stephen Bushong its report to the Chief Justice in Courthouse Personnel Changes work as a mentor Steve Brischetto June. The report identifies best New referee Bernadette Bignon Madeline Loeb nominated Thomas Brown The Civil Motion Consensus practices, procedures and new and began on September 4. In her mentor, Julia Hagan. In her W. Todd Cleek Statement revised Uniform Trial Court Rules Presiding Court, Lee Ann nomination letter, Maddie had Maya Crawford Peacock The judges have updated the (UTCRs) designed to improve the Donaldson has left her position this to say about Julia: “Julia has Stephanie Davidson statement and it is posted on the civil justice system within current as Judicial Clerk to join attorney consistently reached out to me Paul Duden Multnomah County Circuit Court funding levels and resources. The Craig Nichols in private practice. and invited me to interesting Saville Easley and MBA websites. Practitioners UTCR changes - summarized The court is deeply appreciative events. I have been very grateful David Ellis are encouraged to consult these below - will be addressed by the of her service over the past five to have the opportunity to get Richard Glick guides before filing a motion; UTCR Committee at its October years. Megan Oshiro has taken to know her and learn from her. Amanda Gray while they are not binding, they 5 meeting. Judge Bushong will Lee Ann’s post, joining Bonnie In particular, she invited me to Julia Hagan do explain how various issues have present the report to judges at the Calhoun - who started in June - as an OWLS event where we sat Akira Heshiki been addressed by the court in the October 8-10 Judicial Conference the Presiding Court clerks. at a table with several female Anne Koch past. Attorneys are free to argue and to the presiding judges judges and I was able to listen Mark Kramer that there is good reason in any immediately before the conference. Civil Justice Improvement Task to their conversations about Tony Kullen particular case to deviate from the The Task Force report is posted on Force Report being a woman attorney, in Wayne Landsverk prior consensus rulings. the OJD and MBA websites. Justice Balmer - formerly Chief the past and present, as well as Lisa LeSage Justice Balmer - chaired the Civil balancing lawyering and raising Kathryn Reynolds Morton Attorney Reference Manual Justice Improvements Committee Proposed UTCR changes a family. While we have different Ruth Pekelder Court staff is working to update appointed by the National The CJI task force report practice interests, I have been Susan Pitchford the manual, which was last Conference of Chief Judges to recommends two key proposed able to learn about ethics and Sarah Radcliffe updated over 10 years ago, to improve the civil justice system changes to the UTCRs. The first is relationship building from Julia. Traci Ray make it more streamlined and nationwide. That committee a new rule - proposed UTCR 5.180 I hope to one day have earned as Kasia Rutledge easier to use. The updated manual issued a report - titled A Call to - that would apply in consumer positive of a reputation as Julia Michael Shin is expected to be released soon. Action: Achieving Civil Justice debt collection cases. The second has in this community.” Whitney Stark for All - that included 13 specific is an amendment to UTCR 5.150, If you would like to be added Jonathan Strauhull Community Conversation recommendations designed to Expedited Civil Jury Cases, which to the mentor pool, please Miles Sweeney On September 12, the court led reshape how courts approach has been used infrequently since its contact Kathy Modie at the MBA Richard Vangelisti a Community Conversation civil case management. In 2017, inception. The proposed changes at 503.222.3275 or Xin Xu focused on youth and the justice then-Chief Justice Balmer are designed to remove aspects [email protected]. system at the Rockwood Center created a 16-member Civil practitioners have identified as in Gresham. It featured a panel of Justice Improvement Task Force disincentives to using the rule (e.g. participants answering questions in Oregon - chaired by Judge discovery limits) while retaining and discussing how their programs Bushong and Dana Sullivan - the benefits of a streamlined civil affect youth and families in the to make recommendations to jury trial process. justice system. While members of the bar were welcome, the conversation was designed for members of the public. Judge Waller organized this Community mba EVENT Conversation series - a similar program was held in March - as a Bench Bar & Bagels follow up to the Listening Sessions Tuesday, November 6 In celebration of our held in 2016-17. 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10 www.mbabar.org October 2018 Justice Adrienne Nelson Bankers and Lawyers: Long-Time Multnomah Partners in Justice County Judge Appointed to by Bill Penn OSB Assistant Director of Legal Services Program Supreme Court and Oregon Law Foundation Each raindrop is small, but get by Hillary A. Taylor enough of them together and you Court Liaison Committee end up with the Columbia River If there is an absence felt at the L ater, while in law school, Justice able to carve hard basalt into the Multnomah County Courthouse, Nelson worked for the civil rights Justice Adrienne Nelson Gorge. The same principle drives it is because Judge Adrienne lawyer who had represented her. the Oregon Law Foundation’s Nelson, a hardworking and warm, From early on she saw the law as a responsible for it to be viewed (OLF) efforts to fund legal but firm, judge now has the means of leveling the playing field. without skepticism, it is important services in Oregon. The interest opportunity to serve Oregonians Justice Nelson went to college that all races and experiences on your Lawyer Trust Account beyond Multnomah County. at the University of Arkansas, have a voice at the table. Bringing (IOLTA) might be small, but Justice Nelson was appointed in followed by the University of as many voices to the table as put it with all the other IOLTAs January 2018 to fill the vacancy Texas School of Law. She moved possible is something that matters in the state and together we can created by the retirement of to Oregon in 1994. Before her change people’s lives, making in all aspects of government and Elise Bouneff Justice Jack Landau from the appointment to the trial bench no less so for the judiciary and the sure the justice system is fair Oregon Supreme Court. She is Justice Nelson was a public Supreme Court. for people including victims Elise Bouneff excited by the opportunity and defender and also in private Justice Nelson believes law is of domestic violence, abused Elise is Senior Vice President and indeed seems to relish the work practice with the law firm of one of the great noble professions. children, and families losing Relationship Banking Officer at before her. Her appointment is Bennett, Hartman, Morris and In that vein, she seeks to advance their homes. Columbia Bank. She has served historic. Justice Nelson is the Kaplan, LLP. Finally, she was greater civility among its In partnership with the OLF, on the OLF Board since 2004 first African American to ever coordinator of Student Legal members. Her temperament and bankers play an essential role and is one of the founders of serve on Oregon’s highest court and Mediation Services from experience as a trial judge transfer in funding legal aid. The LO F’s the OLF’s Partners in Justice or any Oregon appellate court. 2004-2006 at Portland State well to the Supreme Court where Partners in Justice (formerly Program. Beyond the OLF, Elise She also joins the Supreme Court University. Soon after her 2006 she is now a part of a collegial Leadership Banks) are financial serves on the board of Camp at a time when it has recently appointment to the bench, decision-making court. She is institutions that choose to fund Fire Columbia and the finance become a majority female court. she was the second African also the only current justice with legal aid by paying elevated committee of Raphael House. Justice Nelson has the confidence American female appointed to experience as a trial judge. As interest rates on IOLTA. These Through the MBA’s partnership of someone who has earned her the bench (Judge Mercedes Deiz a trial judge, she took care with financial institutions stuck by with Columbia Bank, members way with persistent hard work was the first African American what was said and how messages legal aid and the OLF through receive access to exclusive and who extends grace to others. female judge in Oregon) and was were delivered in her courtroom the last 10 years of record low member discounts and services. She knows who she is and is the only African American judge because when proceedings are interest rates. Even when market determined to be a deserving in Oregon’s 200-judge state court conducted in a manner that interest rates hit their lowest steward of her position. She does system when Judge Clifford emphasizes respect for those point, Partners in Justice paid a not take credit for her success and Freeman passed away. Now, 12 involved, it breeds confidence and rate 100 times the market rate. knows her appointment is also years later, she is one of seven. respect for legal institutions and Of all the bankers who the result of the work of those Justice Nelson shares a deep the people they serve. suport the OLF, none play a who have gone before her. She commitment to the rule of law She does not know what more important role than the resolves every day to “bring her and to the legal profession. She is kind of justice she will be as her foundation’s four banker board whole self to work,” something encouraged by the current times tenure progresses. It appears safe members. OLF banker board she is as committed to as she is to and shares her insight in a way that to venture a guess that Justice members help the organization the adherence of the rule of law. makes optimism contagious. She Nelson will work hard with her understand the banking industry, At the time of her cites her investiture for the impact colleagues to “get it right” and provide financial expertise, appointment, Justice Nelson of her appointment. Judicial seek to provide answers to the and use their influence in the had served on the trial bench investitures come in many forms industry to help the OLF and questions posed to the court that Kristen Connor in Multnomah County for 12 and Justice Nelson is proud that can be practically applied by the legal aid. years. She is well regarded by at hers there was a clear dialogue bench and bar. Justice Nelson On November 7, the OSB Kristen Connor her colleagues, the bar, and about where this state has been. readily acknowledges, “it’s not will award these banker board Kristen is the Community the community. She was and is Indeed, our state had a law that about me” - the sign of a judge members - Elise Bouneff,R andy Impact Officer on Heritage engaged in the community. Justice would have forbade Justice Nelson who knows the work of the court Compton, Kristen Connor, and Bank’s Commercial Team. She Nelson grew up in Arkansas to live here, much less serve in is more important than any of its Laura Shipley - with the OSB has served on the OLF Board where she excelled in school. So the highest judicial office, because members. Our courts ought to Public Leadership Award. With since 2016. Beyond OLF, Kristen much so, in fact that she was the she is African American. Without be a reflection of all the people their help, the OLF has granted is on the boards of the Jessie valedictorian of her high school acknowledging the difficulty of they serve, and Justice Nelson’s over $31 million between 1989 F. Richardson Foundation, but was not allowed to be because Oregon’s past, there is no way to appointment lends another and 2018. Grants support Business for a Better Portland, she is black. Her mother sued move forward and beyond it. In perspective and experience not Oregon’s statewide system of and the Corporate Sustainability the school district to grant her the same vein, for law to retain previously represented, a good legal aid providers, immigration Collaborative. the title she had earned; she won. legitimacy and for those who are thing for Oregon. legal service providers, OLIO, If your office is not near a Classroom Law Project, and branch of Columbia or Heritage, Legal services providers who will specialized legal service providers you can get your IOLTA to do 2018 OSB Pro Bono Fair be attending this year’s fair include like St. Andrew Legal Clinic, more for legal aid by moving to any Legal Aid Services of Oregon the Homeless Youth Law Clinic, of the OLF’s Partners in Justice: Thursday, October 25 (LASO), Oregon Law Center Disability Rights Oregon, • Visionaries: pay at least (OLC), Catholic Charities, Youth, Northwest Workers Justice Project, 1.25% interest yield on by Catherine Petrecca Rights & Justice, the Campaign and Youth, Rights & Justice. IOLTA: Beneficial State Bank, Oregon State Bar for Equal Justice, Immigration Across Oregon, IOLTA Columbia Bank, Heritage Counseling Service, Victim Rights deposits at the OLF’s Partners Bank, Lewis & Clark Bank, Celebrate all things pro bono and James Carrol Roberts (ONLD Law Center, St. Andrew Legal in Justice add up to over $113 Northwest Bank, OnPoint once again on Thursday Member). They’ll be feted by Chief Clinic and many more. They million. In Multnomah County, Credit Union, Pioneer Trust afternoon, October 25, with a Pro Justice Walters, OSB President will be available from 5-7 p.m. to lawyers can make sure their Bank, Washington Trust Bono Fair, two free simultaneous Vanessa Nordyke and others at 5 meet with attorneys and answer accounts are part of that total by Bank, Wells Fargo Bank,* and CLE seminars, a reception and p.m. during the ONLD Pro Bono questions about their programs contacting either Elise who works Willamette Valley Bank an awards ceremony - all taking Challenge Awards Ceremony and and volunteer opportunities. at Columbia Bank or Kristen who • Advocates: pay at least 1% place at the World Trade Center hosted reception. The reception is hosted by the works at Heritage Bank. interest yield on IOLTA: Bank in downtown Portland. Two free, pro-bono-related Oregon New Lawyers Division of Eastern Oregon, First Join us as we celebrate the CLEs precede the awards of the OSB, the OSB Pro Bono Interstate Bank, First Republic accomplishments of the firms and ceremony. If you’re interested Committee, the MBA Young Bank, Pacific West Bank, individuals reporting the most in attending, please contact Lawyers Section, LASO and the Premier Community Bank, pro bono hours for last year. Michelle Lane at the OSB at OLC. Appetizers and desserts will and Umpqua Bank* The firms winning top [email protected]. be available, along with wine, beer Learn more about the OLF and honors this year are Davis Wright Topics this year: and soft drinks. the Partners in Justice at Tremaine, Barran Liebman, and • Serving Oregon’s Nonprofit The ONLD Pro Bono www.oregonlawfoundation.org. Nachtigal Eisenstein & Associates. Organizations: From Board Challenge encourages lawyers and Individual winners are Cheryl Service to Pro Bono Service law firms to report their pro bono * Minimum balance requirements Coon (Active Pro Bono), Michael • Representing Survivors of hours. Those who report the most apply to rates offered at Wells Dotten (Solo Practitioner), Robert Domestic Violence: Preparing hours are formally recognized at Fargo and Umpqua banks. Newell (Individual at a Firm, for a Contested Restraining the Pro Bono Celebration. from Davis Wright Tremaine), Order Hearing 11 Multnomah Lawyer Laura L. Donaldson I Am a Part of Legal Aid YLS Pro Bono Spotlight by Holly R. Puckett Director, Career Services by Gabrielle Hansen Lewis & Clark Law School YLS Pro Bono Committee Justice is a Right, Not a L aura L. Donaldson is in the incredibly rewarding. Laura says Privilege spotlight this month for her that the bankruptcy process is Lawyers who contribute their work with the OSB’s Debtor- about providing people with a time and skills through pro Creditor Bankruptcy Clinic. The true “fresh start.” Assisting a client bono, or who make donations Bankruptcy Clinic, started in 1996, through the bankruptcy process to nonprofits that have missions is a collaboration between the lifts a tremendous weight from of improving the justice system OSB’s Debtor-Creditor section, their shoulders. Laura L. Donaldson by making it more accessible to the US Bankruptcy Court, the US For example, Laura remembers all, not just those who can afford Trustees Office, andL egal Aid the time that she helped a bankruptcy clinic, Laura is also it, are helping Oregon reach the Services of Oregon (LASO). Every grandmother facing a garnishment a member of the OSB Debtor- goal that our founding fathers year there are 10-12 bankruptcy threat. This grandmother was the Creditor Pro Bono Committee. envisioned: justice for all. When clinics held between its three sole guardian and support for This committee coordinates families have a lawyer’s help for locations: downtown Portland, three young grandchildren while the bankruptcy clinic. The critical needs - physical safety, northeast Portland, and Beaverton. their parents were incarcerated. committee members recruit food, shelter - their chances Clara and her son, Diego Laura received her They lived in a small apartment volunteer lawyers, create and of success are improved. Legal undergraduate degree from and she earned less than $20,000 update program materials, and aid is an essential service that • She is a part of the Portland State University and her per year. She struggled with health plan the annual reception and strengthens families, prevents community, and not isolated. law degree from Northwestern issues and utilized every dollar for CLE seminar. Earlier this year, homelessness, and improves • Her voice has been heard in School of Law, Lewis & Clark medicine and household needs. Laura coordinated the effort to opportunities in our community the justice system. College. Laura is a partner at An emergency bankruptcy filing update the Debtor-Creditor’s for people who would not get It is unthinkable what could Kuni Donaldson, LLP, a firm that stopped the garnishment allowing Pro Bono Bankruptcy Clinic civil legal help any other way. have happened if legal aid was specializes in helping individuals those funds to be retained in her webpage. “Laura’s dedication to Sometimes we forget the myriad not there for Clara and Diego. and small businesses navigate the household. Laura also recalls the Bankruptcy Clinic has made ways that knowing one’s rights How can legal aid do more? challenges of Chapter 7 and 13 a client who struggled with access to justice a reality for and having them respected can bankruptcies, debt workouts and mental health issues and whose many low-income Oregonians,” make a huge difference in the Legal Needs Study debt negotiations. imminent foreclosure would says Jill. life of a person interacting with a One way that legal aid can While growing up, Laura’s have left her homeless if not for When asked what attorneys legal problem. determine where to best use family was very poor. Although Laura’s help. Bankruptcy stopped who might be interested in their scarce resources is to be it was not for lack of trying, her the scheduled auction on the volunteering should know, Laura A Success Story certain that the work they are father had difficulty keeping courthouse steps, allowing says that volunteering is easy, and To give a living and breathing doing is centered on the needs steady employment and had the client additional time to volunteers are always welcome! example of how a brave client of the people they serve. The multiple mouths to feed. Given seek other alternatives. “This She also emphasized that a lack deciding to seek legal help can best way to learn about these her upbringing, when Laura is only a sample of the clients of experience should not be a involve multiple areas of the law, needs is to ask people who are became a lawyer, she thought that who feel beaten down by their barrier to volunteering. Seasoned and help resolve problems that experiencing daily life in poverty, her father would be impressed. situation and left without hope,” attorneys will mentor those who have spanned years and even and encountering the legal But Laura remembers that he says Laura. Volunteering at the are less experienced through decades, I will share with you the system from the perspective of wasn’t. Instead his response was, bankruptcy clinic means being the volunteering process. That following success story from a poverty. A partnership with the “Your fancy degree doesn’t mean part of their solution. said, Laura recognized that as legal aid lawyer in our state: Oregon Law Foundation, Oregon anything if you snub your nose at Jill Mallery, staff attorney at attorneys, we all have busy lives Clara found legal aid after Judicial Department, Campaign those that have less than you.” This LASO, reports that in Laura’s and personal struggles. Laura being severely injured by Rafe, her for Equal Justice, Portland State is a sentiment that has stuck with time volunteering for the clinic, says that this makes her even partner of 25 years. He came home University, and legal aid programs Laura. Laura feels strongly that pro Laura has helped 75 low- more proud to “be associated drunk and started destroying the in Oregon has been working on a bono work is an indispensable part income, vulnerable clients and with fellow attorneys who despite walls. He flew into a rage when legal needs study that is nearing of the legal profession. dedicated approximately 450 their busy lives consistently Clara finally said “enough is completion. This will be the first Laura’s volunteerism with the hours in legal assistance. Jill exhibit basic human kindness by enough.” Concerned neighbors comprehensive statewide research bankruptcy clinic started in 2006. emphasized that the success of participating in the Bankruptcy called 911 and watched as Clara into the legal needs of low-income When asked what volunteering the bankruptcy clinic is a result Clinic and other low-income was transported to the hospital Oregonians since 2000. Study at the clinic is like, Laura focused of committed volunteers such clinics throughout Oregon.” with internal bleeding, a broken results are expected this fall. on the gratitude that her clients as Laura. Jill described Laura arm, and irreversible back and have expressed to her. “My clinic as “wonderful,” explaining that Attorneys interested in neck injuries. Despite years of Call to Action clients are some of the nicest, Laura is dedicated, hardworking, volunteering with the bankruptcy horror, Clara only sought help Each lawyer has a role to play, brightest people I have ever and goes above and beyond to clinic should contact Jill Mallery when she saw how Rafe’s abuse and not every lawyer will met.” Their gratitude for the time help her clients. In addition at [email protected], was affecting her adult daughter contribute the same, or have that I have spent with them is to being a volunteer at the 503.224.4086. and her young son, Diego. the same time and monetary Legal aid helped Clara gain full commitment to improving custody of Diego and resolve our justice system. But every over $15,000 of misdirected lawyer can take some action, medical bills. They also helped her voter education forums particularly with our unique assume the mortgage that Rafe skills as attorneys, to make a Presented by the League of Women Voters of Portland refused to pay after he moved difference in how the rule of out, collecting evidence to show law works for everyone, not just that Clara had been contributing Tuesday, October 2 those who can afford lawyers. all along, although Rafe’s was the Every lawyer who supports 7 p.m. - Portland Commissioner, Position 3, JoAnn A. Hardesty and Loretta Smith only name on the loan documents. access to justice through pro 7:50 p.m. - Oregon Ballot Measure 103, prohibits tax/fees for groceries After suffering atR afe’s hands for bono, and through financial 8:30 p.m. - Local Ballot Measure 26-201, Portland’s retailer surcharge for clean energy projects decades, Clara credits her legal commitments to nonprofits aid lawyer’s patience and skill like legal aid programs who for giving her the confidence she Tuesday, October 9 provide assistance to low income needed to overcome fear, stand up 7 p.m. - Multnomah County Auditor, Scott Learn and Jennifer McGuirk individuals can proudly say “I for her rights, and regain safety. (Presented in partnership with City Club of Portland) am a part of legal aid.” She explained that her lawyer 7:40 p.m. - Metro Ballot Measure 26-199, Metro affordable housing bonds, would say, “You can do this. Don’t and Oregon Ballot Measure 102, allows local bonds for financing affordable housing with Holly R. Puckett served as panic. Just come along when you nongovernmental entities the Associate Director of the can.” Clara and her son Diego are 8:30 p.m. - Oregon Ballot Measure 105, repeals law limiting state/local enforcement of federal Campaign for Equal Justice an inspiration, as is the legal aid immigration laws for five years, assisting with lawyer who is helping her navigate education, outreach, fundraising, this long journey. Free and open to the public, these events are funded in part by the Multnomah Bar Foundation. and advocacy for legal aid Because legal aid helped Clara programs statewide. To learn • She is no longer at legal risk. Multnomah County Board Room more about the Campaign for • She will not be homeless. 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Equal Justice, please visit • Her son Diego will remain Portland www.cej-oregon.org. stable in his current school. Archived video of the forums and more voter resources may be found at www.lwvpdx.org.

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Some of Davis Wright 2018 OSB Pro Bono Tremaine’s broad services Spotlight on RISE: included advising homeless youth Success and a Need for Further Support Fair Awards and other marginalized people at an urban clinic; advising local Oregon New Lawyers Division Solo Practitioners Pro Bono nonprofits, such as organizations Refugee and Immigrant many of these, RISE did research Pro Bono Challenge Winner - Challenge Winner - Michael C. dedicated to improving public Services and Empowerment and confirmed that in 2010 James Carrol Roberts Dotten education and to promoting (RISE) tracks its results and its special immigrant visa benefits James Roberts provided 1,260 In 2017, Michael Dotten sustainable food systems; and attorneys have won 93 percent had been extended to the hours of pro bono service last volunteered 551 hours of pro advocating for legislative changes of their clients’ cases, which is same seven years that refugees year, making him the recipient bono service. Dotten serves as to expand the services a cancer rare in the world of disability receive. But the Social Security of the Oregon New Lawyer’s an arbitrator and mediator in relief organization can provide. law. They have accomplished Administration had failed to Division Pro Bono Challenge commercial, environmental, and The firm also got involved in this through the realization send notice of that change in award. Roberts contributed these energy disputes. In his solo ADR helping immigrants and refugees that language and cultural the law to its field offices across hours while volunteering at practice, Dotten works on both by representing immigrants in barriers make it very difficult the country. For seven years, Catholic Charities Immigration national and international issues. their efforts to obtain asylum and for immigrants and refugees people nationwide were being Legal Services. Working with A graduate of the University citizenship, making presentations to access disability benefits turned down for benefits they underserved populations, Roberts of Oregon School of Law, Dotten to immigrant communities on their own, and skilled were legally entitled to receive. assisted on applications for legal has more than 40 years of about their basic rights, and legal assistance makes a huge After attempting to bring this immigration status. Many of his experience as a litigator and an challenging, in courts across the difference. A very important to the attention of the General clients were victims of domestic administrative law attorney. In country, the federal government’s part of that is making sure Counsel’s office,R ISE sued the violence, located in rural Oregon addition to his pro bono service, refusal to disclose records on the that people do not enter the administration in a pending counties. Additionally, Roberts has he also serves as Chancellor for implementation of the executive disability system only to class action suit in federal district volunteered to work on family- the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon, order halting refugee admissions. languish there for years and court in Portland. The Social based applications for legal status. as Fellow at the American Bar The firm has also donated time ultimately fail. One reason Security Administration quickly Roberts’ pro bono work has Foundation, on the Board of representing organizations and for such a high success rate admitted its error. But for those provided an essential service to Directors at Lakewood Center individuals, including prison is not just legal expertise but who were denied from 2010- many vulnerable individuals. for the Arts, and on the Board of inmates, to enforce civil rights also making sure people are 2017, RISE’s appellate attorney, legitimately qualified through Jim Coon, is still fighting to get Active Pro Bono Challenge Directors at the Arlington Club laws, as well as working on impact Heritage Foundation. litigation to change government a thorough vetting by RISE’s discovery to determine how Winner - Cheryl Coon own experts. For individuals many people were affected. The Cheryl Coon contributed 1,600 Individual at a Firm Pro Bono policies and practices concerning civil rights. who are unlikely to succeed in ultimate goal is to find out who pro bono hours last year, winning Challenge Winner - Robert D. getting disability benefits,R ISE these people are and get them a our Active Member award for the Newell Medium Firm Pro Bono sets up an alternate route. RISE fair chance to see if they qualify second year in a row. Robert “Bob” Newell, who Challenge Winner - Barran now has a partnership with for disability. Slowly but surely, Coon does her pro bono contributed more than 800 Liebman LLP vocational counselors and job they are uncovering more people work by serving as the unsalaried hours, credits his firm of Davis Another repeat winner, the firm of training via Latino Connections who will have positive outcomes Executive Director of Refugee Wright Tremaine for their Barran Liebman, volunteered 838 (which works beyond the based on this suit. and Immigrant Services and continuing support of pro hours of pro bono service. With Latinx community to help Also in the last year, RISE Empowerment (RISE), formerly bono work. He is a partner in an average 38 pro bono hours for other non-English speakers) for has embarked on a legislative Refugee Disability Benefits the Portland office. Newell was each attorney, they are the winner people with limitations on how effort to protect the health Oregon. Located in Portland, this President of the MBA from in the Medium Firm category. they can work. Cheryl Coon, outcomes of non-English nonprofit legal organization is the 2002-2003. Barran Liebman has worked on Executive Director, argues that speakers. Working with only organization in the nation Last year, Newell was a wide array of pro bono matters “it’s important to give clients a nursing students and professors dedicated to legal services for responsible for leading a new this year, assisting both local realistic idea of the process, the from OHSU as well as other disabled refugees and immigrants. pro bono project at Davis Wright organizations and individuals. waiting time and the odds of healthcare providers, RISE is They handle cases at every step of Tremaine. He contacted the Their attorneys have advised the being approved for benefits, and advocating for a law to require the disability process for eligible national ACLU office in New Children’s Cancer Association on then offer a real alternative.” that prescription drug labels be clients; when individuals are not York about getting involved employment issues, and provided In 2017, RISE pro bono in a language that the patient likely to succeed, RISE refers them in voting rights - and ended a discrimination training. The firm attorneys sued the Social can read. Similar legislation to partner vocational counselors up running the project for the has bargained on behalf of the St. Security Administration after already exists in two other states and job developers. In addition entire country. One hundred Andrew Legal Cinic. Additionally, discovering nationwide illegal (California and New York). to representation of individuals, sixty Davis Wright Tremaine Barran Liebman has provided denials of benefits to people who This legislation was introduced RISE brought a lawsuit against the employees, including paralegals employment advice to Transition hold special immigrant visas when the legislative session Social Security Administration on and a few librarians, have been Projects, a local nonprofit assisting as Iraqi and Afghan advisors to met in September and, as of behalf of a class (pending) of Iraqi working in teams to review and individuals’ transition out of the US military. These people, at this writing, RISE already has and Afghan special immigrant enforce voting rights laws in every homelessness. The firm has also enormous danger to themselves, five legislators ready to stand as visa holders who were illegally state. In a suit in Indiana, they negotiated on behalf of the Oregon have been assisting the US potential sponsors. denied benefits and is working on successfully gained an injunction Ballet Theater, Oregon Symphony, military overseas and have fled The continued success legislation to protect the health of against enforcement of a statute and the Portland Opera. dangerous situations in their of RISE is dependent on refugees and immigrants. that violated the National Voting Additionally, Barran Liebman home countries. Helping the community support. The Lawyers can create change Rights Act. The work is ongoing, assisted individuals regarding their US can come at a terrible cost: organization is seeking through legal work and advocacy, with plenty of litigation and SSA benefits. Finally, the firm one individual’s infant son was volunteers and donations that and Coon is grateful that this advocacy yet to be done. provided pro bono hours on an kidnapped, and others have will allow them to keep the award gives her a chance to In addition to his work on appeal in a landlord tenant matter. been murdered by militia. After lights on while they continue highlight RISE’s important work. voting rights, Newell continues to Barran Liebman’s generous arriving, the advisers were told to fight for the most vulnerable Organizations like RISE depend do legal work for Mercy Corps, as and varied pro bono service is they were ineligible for disability among us. on donations and volunteer well as serving on its board. reflective of their desire to help benefits because they had been efforts;R ISE is always looking Large Firm Pro Bono Challenge sustain and build their community. in the US for too long, or they To volunteer with RISE, contact for additional legal volunteers. Winner - Davis Wright Small Firm Pro Bono Challenge had their benefits terminated Cheryl Coon at 971.270.0755, She notes that this work involves Tremaine LLP Winner - Nachtigal, Eisenstein after only a few months. Seeing [email protected]. not only legal knowledge, but Davis Wright Tremaine(DWT) & Associates cultural sensitivity as well. But is a repeat winner for the With an average of 90 hours for the big challenge at the moment Large Firm category. In 2017, each attorney and a combined is to keep the doors open, and the firm donated more than 180 hours, Nachtigal, Eisenstein Legal Aid Services of Oregon RISE needs support. “Our work is 4,400 hours in volunteer legal & Associates is the winner for the both individual and systemic, but Volunteer Lawyers Project Announces services with an average of 46 Small Firm Category. Nachtigal, there is no source of funding for hours donated by each attorney. Eisenstein & Associates assists it,” Coon says. “You can’t survive The Housing Notice Clinic DWT encourages participation individuals, families, and small on legal fees for disability if you in pro bono service with a businesses on a wide variety of Through the Clinic, pro bono attorneys will provide pro se do disability the way we do. But supportive pro bono policy. Pro legal matters. The firm focuses litigants advice on their rental termination notices. The without us, the illegal actions of bono committee partner for the primarily on estate planning attorney will review a client’s termination notice the Social Security Administration Portland office, Greg Chaimov, issues, helping clients to protect and determine whether a notice is valid or defenses exist, in denying benefits to scores shares that “DWT encourages their assets. Additionally, utilizing a comprehensive check list. of special immigrants from its attorneys to find and foster Nachtigal, Eisenstein & Associates Afghanistan and Iraq would not Please join us for a training to launch their passions through pro bono takes on matters relating to have been uncovered, because The Housing Notice Clinic service. As a result, the attorneys personal injury, real estate, and there is no other nonprofit like us at DWT provide pro bono business law. October 17 from 3-5 p.m. that would have come across this services in ways as broad as the The firm’s commitment to Perkins Coie LLP pattern of denials.” law itself.” pro bono service is a reflection of 1120 NW Couch Street, 10th Floor See the sidebar for more their desire to assist clients from information on RISE. RSVP to Jill Mallery at [email protected] all walks of life through their or 503.481.1138. legal challenges.

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in the recruitment and selection gaining experience. Carra explains, Carra Sahler and Lewis & process. Every fall, LASO-PRO “students learn valuable legal skills participates in the Lewis & Clark and meet practicing attorneys Clark Law School Student Public Service Fair coordinated in the local legal community of by Carra. The fair is a great course, but volunteering gives Volunteers opportunity for both law students them an opportunity to escape and public service organizations. the classroom and put theory by Jill Mallery Law students learn about into practice, while gaining some Staff Attorney and Pro Bono Coordinator nonprofits in their community and confidence in the process.” Legal Aid Services of Oregon nonprofits have the opportunity LASO is one of a few to meet law students and share organizations that utilizes “The people I meet every day Carra was born in the foothills about their organization. Carra 1L-3L law student volunteers. This encourages law students to practice has a positive impact on inspire me with their single- of the Colorado Rocky Mountains Carra Sahler minded desire to make this and raised by her lawyer mother volunteer and explains it can be an individual level and community world better.” and piano-tuner father. She Lewis & Clark due to her interest part of their learning process. as a whole. Carra believes it is Carra Sahler is the Director grew up learning about the legal in the environmental law program, “Almost every student I meet important for 1Ls to have access of Public Interest Law in the profession from her mother who during which she worked with the tells me they chose law school to to volunteer opportunities so Career Service Department of forged her path during a time Northwest Environmental Defense help people. Until students know they can begin to experience Lewis & Clark Law School. Carra when there were few women Center, Public Interest Law Project, how they will accomplish that legal work. “I think it is especially spends a good amount of her attorneys. “My mom inspired me and Earthrise (as it is known amorphous goal, in a context valuable that 1Ls are permitted day counseling law students with with stories about being one of the today). Following law school she where they can successfully draw to volunteer since many of them a focus towards public interest few women in her law school class worked for Preston, Gates & Ellis on their own intrinsic strength, are anxious to meet attorneys, see and public service opportunities. (and pregnant with me, at that!) (now K&L Gates) serving as general volunteering is a wonderful way to what the work is like and start Carra explains, “the job has a dual and the first woman partner at a counsel to Oregon and Washington experiment.” identifying their areas of interest, purpose of assisting individuals law firm (requiring her to craft a municipalities. She advised them LASO-PRO attends the fair but they feel uncertain about sort through what is important to maternity leave policy for herself on land use, municipal authority to meet and talk with students what they have to offer a legal them, while encouraging work for when my brother was born).” Her and constitutional and statutory about the work of LASO and employer.” Carra has seen the causes and organizations that offer mother enjoyed a diverse legal construction. Carra made a recruits volunteers for two pro benefit of organizations offering access to justice or advocate for career: she practiced at a law firm, career change when she learned bono projects: the OSB Debtor- legal volunteer opportunities to improvements in our community.” managed a solo practice, worked of an opportunity to apply for a Creditor Bankruptcy Clinic and 1Ls. “Places like Legal Aid and St. Carra also administers the judicial as a federal and state attorney, and judicial clerkship with the District the Stoel Rives and Dunn Carney Andrew Legal Clinic provide good clerkship program, coordinates the advocated for affordable housing of Oregon. She jumped at the Night Clinic. Law students assist ways for students to stick their NW Public Service Career Fair, at a nonprofit. Her mother’s vast opportunity and served as career with a variety of responsibilities toe in the water. Once students and advises the Public Interest legal experiences always reminds law clerk to Judge Garr M. King for and have the opportunity to meet experience volunteering they don’t Law Project on their annual Carra “that the wonderful gift of 12 years. judges and attorneys and sit in often turn back.” auction to raise funds to support our profession is that we are not Lewis & Clark Law School on client-attorney interviews. students interested in working for stuck anywhere.” and Legal Aid Services of Oregon This long-term practice of law public interest employers. When Carra graduated from college Portland Regional Office (LASO- students volunteering with asked what she enjoys about her in Massachusetts. After working PRO) have a long history of LASO’s pro bono projects is a work, Carra responded, “I love for a few years at a job she loathed, working together. LASO-PRO win-win situation. LASO-PRO helping students, graduates, and she came to a realization. “I knew offers Lewis & Clark law students gains valuable help in staffing alumni identify their interests, then that I was a person who volunteer opportunities each pro bono projects that assist over needs, morals, and values, and vet needed to do work that mattered year and the Career Services 1,500 low-income clients each opportunities that fit their criteria.” in the world.” She decided to attend Department provides support year and law students benefit by

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