Multnomah Lawyer March 2015
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March 2015 Lawyers associated for justice, service, professionalism, Multnomah education and leadership for our members and our community March 2015 Volume 61, Number 3 Est. 1906 Lawyer LexisNexis Unlocking the LexisNexis offers special packages and pricing exclusively for MBA members in solo or small firms. For more information, contact mba CLE Megan Tower-Humphrey of LexisNexis at 503.309.5294. To register for a CLE, please see (Apparently) page 3 or go to www.mbabar.org Little-Known Bank of the Cascades and log in as a member to register A long-time MBA partner, Bank of the Cascades offers our members at the member rate. discounted and VIP banking services designed specifically for Benefits of MBA attorneys. For more information, contact Elise Bouneff of Bank of the MARCH Cascades at 503.499.5931. Membership 3.11 Wednesday LawPay Family Law Update by Dana Sullivan LawPay offers access to low-fee merchant credit card services. For Judge Maureen McKnight MBA President MBA members, the minimum contract period for MasterCard and Tom Bittner Gary Zimmer Because a focus of my presidency has been on enhancing the benefits Visa services is waived. For more information, contact LawPay at 866.376.0950. that the MBA offers to support its members, I have questioned 3.18 Wednesday members throughout the year about what benefits they would Office Depot Presenting Expert Witnesses like to see the MBA provide. If I had a dollar for every time that a at Trial current member responded by saying, “it would be great if the MBA MBA members receive up to a 40% discount on office supplies. See the MBA website for more details and contact information. Judge Karin Immergut provided.…” and went on to describe a benefit already available to Bonnie Richardson our members, my kids’ college tuition would be squared away. The Bar Plan Renee Rothauge While perhaps I exaggerate, it is evident to me that while all of our members know that they can look to the MBA for high-value CLEs If you are an MBA member in need of securing a bond, this service provides access to simple and cost-effective court bond purchasing. 3.19 Thursday and networking and social events with colleagues and judges, many Assisted Reproductive are unaware of member discounts and other tangible benefits that For more information, contact Cathy Ahearn or Debbie Eller of The Bar Plan at 877.553.6376. Technology Law for can more than offset the $130 cost of membership. The AMB needs to Practitioners step up efforts to get the word out to members about those practical UPS Robin Pope ways that membership can help make running your business easier Beth Wolfsong and more cost-effective. UPS offers MBA members discounts on express shipping. See the MBA website for more details and contact information. 3.31 Tuesday So, What Are the Benefits Currently Available to MBA Members? MBA Conference Room Animal Law MBA Health, and Long-Term Care Insurance Plans In addition to the services that the MBA offers though partnerships, Are Neglected Animals MBA members who have at least one W-2 employee are eligible we also offer free use of the MBA conference room to MBA members Personal Property or to participate in group health and long-term care insurance plans when it is not in use for MBA business. For more information see the “Victims”? structured specifically for lawyers and law firms. In April the plans ad on p. 13 of the newsletter, or call the MBA at 503.222.3275. Andrew Freeman will renew, and many of the plans are experiencing a reduction in Denise Lukins premiums. For more information, contact Steve Doty of Northwest We Would Like to Expand These Benefits and We Need Your Input Employee Benefits at 503.284.1331. As I explained in my last column, published in the November Multnomah Lawyer, the MBA has formed a Solo and Small Law APRIL Legal Northwest Staffing Specialists Firm Committee tasked with developing programs and services of MBA Members receive discounted pricing on direct hire positions value to small firms and solo practitioners. We are launching this 4.8 Wednesday and also receive a quality of service guarantee. Placement fees are programming with a kickoff event from 5-7 p.m. on April 2 at the Buying, Selling, or partially credited if the placement doesn’t work out. Fees are credited Red Star Club Room in downtown Portland. While the committee is Transitioning in or out on a sliding scale depending on the amount of time spent in a putting together some wonderful programs that will provide small of Law Practice position. For more information, contact Anneke Haslett of Northwest firm practitioners an opportunity to network and share ideas about Hong Dao Employee Benefits at 503.276.7313. best practices in business, financial management and client service, Roger Delles it is very important to us to hear from members what programs Barbara Fishleder Ruby Receptionists and benefits would be of particular value. To that end, we will be Mark Fucile This is a new benefit, added this year. Ruby Receptionists provides distributing a survey prior to the April kickoff event that will give David Winstead virtual receptionist services for small firms and solo practitioners. members the opportunity to provide feedback not only about topics MBA members receive a 6% discount on monthly plans, the $95 of interest for group discussion, but also about services that would 4.23 Thursday setup fee is waived and members receive unlimited free voicemail. help make your practices more efficient and cost effective. Washington & Clackamas For more information, contact Ruby Receptionists at 866.611.7829. Please keep an eye out for the survey and respond once you County Courts Update receive it. If you do, it may be that my successor can publish an even Judge Charlie Bailey NAEGELI Deposition and Trial longer list of MBA membership benefits this time next year. Judge Robert Herndon Naegeli offers MBA members discounts on court reporting and trial presentation services, including video conferencing and videography. For more information, contact Naegeli Reporting at 503.227.1544. In This Issue mba EVENT Calendar ������������������������������������������ 2 MBA Small Firm Committee CLE Schedule������������������������������������ 3 MULTNOMAH BAR ASSOCIATION Announcements ������������������������������� 6 PRSRT STD “How to Make Your Small Ethics Focus ������������������������������������� 7 620 SW FIFTH AVE., SUITE 1220 Around the Bar ��������������������������������� 8 U.S. POSTAGE Firm Successful” News From the Courthouse ��������������10 PORTLAND, OREGON 97204 Thursday, April 2 Tips from the Bench ������������������������10 PAID YLS �������������������������������������������������12 Red Star Club Room PORTLAND, OR The Corner Office �����������������������������15 503 SW Alder, Downtown Portland Pro Bono Thanks �����������������������������15 PERMIT NO. 00082 5-7 p.m. Classifieds ��������������������������������������16 Multnomah Bar Association The MBA Small Firm Committee invites you 620 SW 5th Ave Suite 1220 to a free kickoff event for the committee’s Portland, Oregon 97204 503�222�3275 new program. Enjoy complimentary Fax 503�243�1881 appetizers, socialize and meet other www�mbabar�org attorneys who work at small firms, and learn about upcoming workshops designed specifically to help your small firm succeed. RSVPs appreciated. Contact [email protected]. 1 Multnomah Lawyer MBA Board of WinterSmash Raises Over Directors Calendar President $19,000 for Multnomah To add your organization or firm’s annual events to the MBA online Dana L. Sullivan calendar, contact Carol Hawkins, [email protected]. Secretary Courtcare Elizabeth N. Wakefield 23 Thursday by Kathy Modie MARCH CLP Legal Citizen of the Year Treasurer Dinner C. Robert Steringer MBA Director, Events & Programs 5 Thursday www�classroomlaw�org Past President What better way to raise money for a good cause than with a night of YLS Community Service Day See p� 12 Richard J. Vangelisti family fun, bowling, raffle prizes and a best bowling shirt competition? 29 Wednesday On Saturday, February 7, over 300 MBA members and their families YOUthFILM Screening Directors participated in the MBA’s 13th Annual WinterSmash fundraiser at AMF 13 Friday See p� 12 20th Century Lanes in Portland. OWLS Roberts-Deiz Awards Jeanne K. Sinnott In the spirit of fun, teams gathered to vie for prizes based on their Dinner YLS President scores and outfits. www�oregonwomenlawyers�org W. Todd Cleek Best team score and the coveted bowling trophy went to the Barran MAY Maya Crawford Liebman team, with their top three individual scores combined at 517. 7 Thursday Eric L. Dahlin There were a lot of great bowling shirts again this year. Folawn Alterman APRIL MBA Annual Meeting & Dinner Akira Heshiki & Richardson edged out the competition to win the prize for best shirt Portland Marriott Downtown Amber A. Hollister with their “Bowlable Hours” design. 2 Thursday Waterfront The prize winner for best individual score went to Lance Stebler from MBA Solo/Small Firm Lissa K. Kaufman See p� 6 the Harrang Long Gary Rudnick team, with a score of 227. Reception Elizabeth C. Knight The team with the most players this year was Bodyfelt Mount, with 37 Red Star Club Room 14 Thursday Darcy M. Norville See p� 1 bowlers signed up. Gevurtz Menashe and Folawn Alterman & Richardson MBA Golf Clinic & Networking Thomas C. Sand both registered over 30 bowlers. Barran Liebman, Gearing Rackner Engel RedTail Golf Center Andrew M. Schpak & McGrath, Gordon & Rees, Harrang Long Gary Rudnick and Wyse 22 Wednesday www�mbabar�org Kadish all registered 20 or more bowlers. Administrative Professionals The 2015 WinterSmash benefited Multnomah CourtCare, the free Day Executive Director 25 Monday Guy Walden drop-in childcare for children of parents who have no other alternative Memorial Day Holiday than to take their children with them to court. Director, Events & Programs Thank you to Harrang Long Gary Rudnick for sponsoring the Kathy Modie food and beverages again this year, and to our sponsors and all who Executive Assistant & participated.