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Ellen Rosenblum Sworn in As Attorney General 1989 -2012 T the Oregon State Capitol, Ellen Rosenblum Was Sworn in As Attorney General of Oregon on June 29 Published Quarterly by Oregon Women Lawyers Volume 23, No. 3 Summer 2012 23 years of breaking barriers Ellen Rosenblum Sworn In as Attorney General 1989 -2012 t the Oregon State Capitol, Ellen Rosenblum was sworn in as attorney general of Oregon on June 29. AGovernor John Kitzhaber had appointed her to the office, vacated by John Kroger. She is the first woman to President serve as Oregon’s attorney general. Megan Livermore Governor Kitzhaber welcomed the overflowing crowd Vice President, President-Elect of Ellen’s friends, colleagues, and family, and the press, Kathleen J. Rastetter and introduced Oregon’s first female governor, Barbara Secretary Kendra Matthews Roberts. Following Governor Roberts was Justice Virginia Linder, the first woman to win a seat on the Oregon Su- Treasurer Laura Craska Cooper preme Court through a contested election. Both women Historian observed the historic nature of this appointment. Elizabeth Tedesco Milesnick After being sworn in by Governor Kitzhaber, Ellen said that she would lead the Department of Justice “so that Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum (left) Board Members and Justice Virginia Linder on June 29 Allison Boomer Oregon’s interests are represented at the highest level of Hon. Frances Burge ethics, professionalism, and devotion to public service.” Megan Burgess Gina Eiben Following the swearing-in ceremony was a public reception at the Mission Mill Dye House in Dana Forman Salem, where hundreds gathered to congratulate our new attorney general. Heather L. Weigler, Amber Hollister OWLS’ past president and Ellen’s campaign manager during the primary campaign, introduced her. Jaclyn Jenkins Angela Franco Lucero “Ellen isn’t motivated by what’s right for her; she’s motivated by what’s right for all of us. That is Banafsheh Violet Nazari Continued on page 7 Susan O’Toole Hon. Julia Philbrook Shannon Reel Cassandra SkinnerLopata OWLS Members Win in May Primary Election Hon. Jill Tanner Gloria Trainor By Teresa Statler Hon. Youlee You ongratulations to the OWLS members position 3 on the Or- Past Presidents who were successful in the May 15 state egon Supreme Court. Heather L. Weigler Concetta Schwesinger Cprimary election. Oregon has 2,021,263 Portland attorney Gwyneth McAlpine registered voters; Democrats make up 40% of Tim Volpert faces an Heather Van Meter the electorate, and Republicans, 33%. In the opponent for posi- Laura Caldera Taylor Kellie Johnson May primary, there was a 39% voter turnout, tion 6 on the Oregon Norma S. Freitas with 44.5% of registered Democrats voting and Court of Appeals. Kate A. Wilkinson 47% of Republicans. The general election will Secretary of State Jennifer K. De Wald Sarah J. Crooks be held on November 6. Kate Brown, a Demo- Elizabeth Schwartz US Representative Suzanne Bonamici ran crat running for re- Lori E. Deveny unopposed in the May Democratic primary and election, will face a Debra Pilcher Velure Beth Heckert Marilyn E. Litzenberger will face a Republican challenger to retain her Republican opponent Teresa M. Kraemer seat in Congress, which she won in January. in the general election. Patricia L. Heatherman Julie Levie Caron Suzanne is the first OWLS member to serve in Congratulations to Beth Heckert, who won Phylis Chadwell Myles the US Congress. election to the position of Jackson County district Helle Rode Ellen Rosenblum bested fellow OWLS member attorney over two challengers, with 54% of the Diana Craine Kathryn M. Ricciardelli Dwight Holton in the Democratic primary for vote. Beth, who has worked as a prosecutor in Agnes Sowle Oregon attorney general. She will face at least Jackson County for 23 years, will be the county’s Katherine H. O’Neil one opponent in November. As explained above, first female district attorney. Executive Director Ellen is now serving as attorney general. Other OWLS members successful in the May Linda Tomassi, 503.595.7831 Nena Cook and Judge Richard Baldwin of primary include Beth Bagley, who will face an [email protected] Multnomah County will vie in November for Continued on page 7 AdvanceSheet Editor Elise Gautier, 503.292.2893 [email protected] The OWLS Fall CLE is on October 26. Please see page 2. www.oregonwomenlawyers.org OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 1 SUMMER 2012 President’s Message OWLS Fall CLE irst, I want s )N &EBRUARY WE WILL HAVE ANOTHER on October 26 Fto thank opportunity to recognize one of our The Curious our members pioneering members—the late Justice for the oppor- Betty Roberts—with the anticipated Relationship of tunity to serve unveiling of her portrait by Eugene Marriage and Freedom as your presi- artist Lynda Lanker, which will hang in By Kathleen J. Rastetter dent this year. the Supreme Court Building in Salem. I am pleased Fundraising efforts are underway for n October 26, to be of ser- the portrait and a celebration at its Othe OWLS Fall vice to such unveiling. Please see page 7 and your CLE will feature a wonderful bi-weekly OWLS E-News for additional Columbia Law Megan Livermore organization information. School Professor and am look- s /FCOURSE THROUGHOUTTHEYEARMEM- Katherine Franke. ing forward to what is certain to be a bers can participate in the other great Professor Franke is busy and exciting year. Ultimately, as we programs OWLS is known for, includ- the director of the embark on this year together, I hope we ing OWLSNet inter-professional net- Center for Gender will all focus on what it really means to working events, Leadership Forums, and Sexuality Law transform the practice of law. mentoring circles, and the career de- at Columbia, and In that vein, our organization has much velopment and rainmaking dinner. she received a Katherine Franke to be proud of, including the following: Second, in the spirit of the Roberts- Guggenheim Fel- s )N!UGUST )WILLATTENDTHE.ATIONAL Deiz awards, I hope to continue the lowship in 2011. She is a leading scholar Conference of Women’s Bar Asso- organization’s dedication to the values on feminism, sexuality, and race. ciations’ 2012 Women’s Bar Leader and ideals that Justice Roberts and Judge Professor Franke’s keynote address will Summit in Chicago. At the summit Deiz personified. In particular, their lead- compare the prominence of the right to I will accept, on OWLS’ behalf, the ership provided opportunities not only marry in today’s gay rights movement Outstanding Member Program Award to our organization but also to women with the role of marriage rights for for our first-generation professionals and minoritized groups throughout our African Americans in the aftermath of discussion group, started by Mult- state. To this end, I have begun efforts to slavery, which is the topic of her forth- nomah County Circuit Court Judge work more closely with our fellow spe- coming book Freedom Rules: The Curious Katherine Tennyson, with help from cialty bar associations—to reach out and Relationship of Marriage and Freedom. Judges Youlee You and Angel Lopez. make meaningful connections with these Professor Franke serves on the executive The Outstanding Member Program organizations to better serve our various, committee of Columbia’s Institute for Award recognizes and highlights inno- and often overlapping, members. Research on Women and Gender, is affili- vative programs and services offered Finally, I want to say thank you to ated with Columbia’s Center for Palestine by women’s bar associations that focus our wonderful and hardworking board Studies, and teaches at a medium security on training and other benefits to their members and staff for their dedication women’s prison in Manhattan. own members. to our mission. In particular, much ap- Also featured at the CLE will be Stan- s /N/CTOBER WEWILLHOSTOURANNUAL preciation goes to our executive direc- ford Law Professor Pamela Karlan, who Fall CLE, entitled the “The Curious Re- tor extraordinaire, Linda Tomassi, and is a professor of public interest law and lationship of Marriage and Freedom.” our administrative coordinator, Celene constitutional law and is co-director Featuring as keynote speaker Colum- Robert. This organization could not serve of Stanford’s Supreme Court Litigation bia Law Professor Katherine Franke, our members as well as it does without Clinic. She is one of the nation’s lead- this promises to be a great event. their tireless efforts. ing experts on voting and the political process, and is co-author of three lead- ing casebooks on constitutional law, constitutional litigation, and the law of democracy. Megan Livermore The OWLS Fall CLE will take place on President, Oregon Women Lawyers the afternoon of Friday, October 26, at the Benson Hotel in downtown Portland. Please visit the OWLS website, www. For more information about OWLS activities, oregonwomenlawyers.org, to register. We hope to see you there! chapters, and volunteer opportunities, please Kathleen J. Rastetter, senior counsel for visit www.oregonwomenlawyers.org. Clackamas County, is OWLS’ vice president and president-elect. Our mission is to transform the practice of law and ensure justice and equality by advancing women and minorities in the legal profession. OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 2 SUMMER 2012 OWLS Welcomes New Officers and Board Members he OWLS board held its annual retreat at King Estate Winery in TEugene on May 5. At that time, the board elected new officers, who will serve from May 2012 to April 2013. Megan Livermore was elected board president. Megan, an associate with Gaydos, Churnside & Balthrop in Eugene, previously served as OWLS’ vice president and treasurer. OWLS’ new vice president/ president-elect is Kathleen J. Rastetter, who previously served as OWLS’ treasurer and historian. She works in Oregon City as senior Clackamas County counsel. Kendra Matthews was re-elected as The OWLS Board of Directors (left to right): Front row: Hon. Jill Tanner, Allison secretary, having served previously as Boomer, Hon.
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