Published Quarterly by Women Lawyers Volume 22, No. 4 Fall 2011 22 years of breaking barriers Remembering : For Good 1989 -2011 By Diane Rynerson and Norma S. Freitas ormer Justice Betty Roberts died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on a sunny Saturday afternoon, FJune 25, 2011. She was 88. President F I’ve heard it said that people come into our lives for a reason, bring- Heather L. Weigler ing something we must learn, and we are led to those who help us Vice President, President-Elect most to grow if we let them, and we help them in return.* Megan Livermore Secretary The song “For Good” from the musical Wicked touched just the right Cashauna Hill note for those gathered at Portland State University on July 28 to cel- Treasurer ebrate the life of Betty Roberts. Her dear friend , chief judge Kathleen J. Rastetter of the US District Court for the District of Oregon, introduced the song, Historian saying, “It is only through dedicating our lives to the lives of others that

Kendra Matthews we can work for good in this world. The song dedicated for today’s Photo by Jodee Jackson Board Members service was chosen by Betty herself. She chose it to send a message: That in reaching out to touch Sally Anderson-Hansell Hon. Frances Burge each of your lives, she ended up gaining so much more—you touched her life in return. And that Megan Burgess is how you must keep living. Carry Betty’s torch—light others’ torches—it is her charge to all of us: Bonnie Cafferky Carter Start a bonfire!” Laura Craska Cooper Dana Forman As Portland State Vice Provost Melody Rose said, “So much of Betty’s life was spent in public service Gina Hagedorn that is widely known and deeply appreciated—these are the contributions that come readily to mind Amber Hollister in recent tributes to this unique and talented woman. But some of her greatest accomplishments Elizabeth Tedesco Milesnick Hon. Julia Philbrook were rarely chronicled because they were performed quietly, and often without attribution.” Cassandra SkinnerLopata For Oregon Women Lawyers, Betty Roberts’s public accomplishments had great significance: as a Shannon Reel prominent legislator, a savvy campaigner, Oregon’s first female appellate judge, and an early advocate Hon. Jill Tanner Continued on page 12 Gloria Trainor Heather Walloch Hon. Youlee You Past Presidents Anita Hill Speaks at OWLS Fall CLE Concetta Schwesinger Gwyneth McAlpine By Ellen Klem Heather Van Meter Laura Caldera Taylor Kellie Johnson Norma S. Freitas Kate A. Wilkinson Jennifer K. De Wald Sarah J. Crooks Elizabeth Schwartz Lori E. Deveny Debra Pilcher Velure Marilyn E. Litzenberger

Teresa M. Kraemer Photo by Anna M. Campbell Patricia L. Heatherman The panel at the OWLS Fall CLE on October 14 (left to right): Julie Levie Caron Phylis Chadwell Myles Judge , Professor Anita Hill, Diane Schwartz Sykes Helle Rode n 1991, Anita Hill’s courageous testimony Diana Craine On October 14, OWLS welcomed Professor Hill Kathryn M. Ricciardelli during the Clarence Thomas confirmation to Portland to deliver an inspirational keynote Agnes Sowle hearings sparked a national conversation address at the OWLS Fall CLE, held in downtown Katherine H. O’Neil I about sexual harassment and women’s equality Portland and attended by nearly 300 people. Executive Director in politics and the workplace. Today, Anita Hill Before Professor Hill delivered her remarks, Linda Tomassi, 503.595.7831 [email protected] is a professor of social policy, law, and women’s the Honorable Jill Tanner of the Oregon Tax AdvanceSheet Editor studies at Brandeis University. Her new book, Court presented the OWLS Katherine H. O’Neil Elise Gautier, 503.292.2893 Reimagining Equality: Stories of Gender, Race, Volunteer Service Award to Terri Kraemer. Terri [email protected] and Finding Home, was published in October. was honored for her steadfast dedication and www.oregonwomenlawyers.org Continued on page 14

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 1 FALL 2011 President’s Message bout a friend Betty Roberts to congratulate her OWLS’ Political Leadership Series off the month on her well-deserved honorary doctorate ground. Abefore from Portland State University—of which Betty was gracious, kind, funny, and b e c o m i n g she was very proud—and I took the op- wise, and I was lucky to have the op- president of portunity to ask her how she was able portunity to get to know her. For those OWLS, I had to balance the demands of motherhood OWLS members who didn’t have that my first child with her career. She told me this: "My opportunity, I hope you take the time (a daughter kids always gave me motivation to try a to ready her memoir, With Grit and By whose name little harder and do a good job—maybe Grace. It’s a book every Oregonian, and is Ruby). De- just to show it could be done. But I think every woman, should read. Betty’s story spite having I wanted them to be proud of me, for if helps us appreciate how far women have read stacks of they were not, that in itself would be come. Because of Betty and women like Heather L. Weigler baby-related failure. Of course, Ruby is too young her, I have the luxury of figuring out books before to even know what you are doing, but how to balance motherhood and a legal her arrival, I found myself completely someday she will." career. We owe it to them to remember unprepared for the challenges of mother- I feel fortunate to have Betty’s wisdom how far we’ve come and to continue the hood, particularly the challenges facing and encouragement to help keep me fight toward gender equality. a working mother. going when the working-mother going I hope that someday Ruby will live in a To be honest, I’ve had a difficult time gets tough. As Diane Rynerson’s tribute world in which equal numbers of women being the lawyer, event organizer, and to Betty in this issue of the AdvanceSheet and men serve in elective office; in which committee member I was before Ruby notes, Betty was dedicated to promot- women are paid as much as men for the arrived. It’s a rare day that I make it to the ing other women in law and politics same work; in which women of all races, office on time. I’ve forgotten meetings and always willing to help her fellow ethnicities, and sexual orientations have that I would never have missed before, women lawyers navigate the challenges the same opportunities and rights as their and when I do remember to attend I’m of practicing law, both personal and straight white male counterparts. And I usually flying by the seat of my (much professional. hope that someday both Betty and Ruby larger than they used to be) pants. Instead I will never forget the first time I called will be proud of me for doing all I can to of worrying about winning motions, I Betty for guidance. It took me a few make that world a reality. worry about whether Ruby is napping days to get up the gumption to do it, I’ve started by trying to make it to the and whether I can sneak out early. And as I was sure she’d have no idea who I office on time. with every passing day, I’m a little more was and would be too busy to help me. amazed that so many successful women Although the former was probably true, lawyers are also wonderful mothers. the latter wasn’t. I soon found myself in Heather L. Weigler Before I returned to work, I wrote my her apartment brainstorming how to get President, Oregon Women Lawyers Nominations Due Nov. 9 for Roberts, Deiz Awards WLS invites nominations for the The Judge Mercedes Deiz Award rec- 20th Annual Justice Betty Roberts ognizes an individual who has made an Oand Judge Mercedes Deiz Awards. outstanding contribution to promoting The awards recognize and celebrate the minorities in the legal profession and accomplishments of individuals in pro- in the community. The recipient of this moting women and minorities in the legal award is a person who has influenced profession and community in Oregon. The minorities to pursue legal careers, opened recipients will be honored at the annual doors for minority attorneys, or advanced awards dinner on Friday, March 9, 2012, opportunities for minorities within the at the Nines Hotel in Portland. profession. The Justice Betty Roberts Award rec- Nominations must be received by 5 p.m. Judge Mercedes Deiz (left) and ognizes an individual who has made an Wednesday, November 9, 2011. Nomina- Justice Betty Roberts on Feb. 8, 1982 outstanding contribution to promoting tions must include the following: nominee explaining how that women in the legal profession and in the s THE APPROPRIATE NOMINATION FORM person fulfills the award’s criteria. community. The award recipient is a per- (available on the OWLS website, www. Please direct questions and send son who has influenced women to pursue oregonwomenlawyers.org); nominations (email preferred) to Amber legal careers, opened doors for women s ATLEASTTHREELETTERSOFRECOMMENDA- Hollister at [email protected]; fax: attorneys, or advanced opportunities for tion; and 971.204.0261; PO Box 231935, Tigard women within the profession. s DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THE OR 97281.

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OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 2 FALL 2011 OWLS Workplace Leader Award Goes to Buchanan Angeli Altschul & Sullivan By Kendra Matthews and Dana Forman n October 14, OWLS awarded the tured firm, BAAS has created a business sixth annual Workplace Leader plan that allows it to tap into that talent OAward to the Portland law firm pool. BAAS employs four non-partner Buchanan Angeli Altschul & Sullivan. attorneys. All are offered total flexibility With this award, OWLS recognizes a in their work schedules and all currently legal employer who is making an innova- work on a reduced-hour schedule, largely tive and effective effort to promote one from home. Their compensation, when or more of the following values: compared on an hour-to-hour basis, is competitive with large law firms, as are Photo by Anna M. Campbell s AHEALTHYBALANCEBETWEENWORKAND Courtney Angeli and Andrew Altschul life; the benefits they receive. Each attorney lawyers who were deeply committed to s ACQUIRINGANDMAINTAININGADIVERSE has the flexibility to take on a greater our clients, and also to achieving a work/ workforce; and workload throughout the year based on life balance.” s MAXIMIZINGOPPORTUNITIESFORWOMEN his or her desire to earn more money or By restructuring the traditional law and minorities to succeed in the grow professionally. firm model to focus on revenue rather workplace and advance to positions The firm’s priority is not that the non- than “billable hours,” BAAS attorneys are of influence and leadership. partners meet a preset “billable hour” target but, instead, that each attorney truly able to maintain a healthy work/life Thinking outside the traditional law balance, contribute meaningfully to the firm model, Buchanan Angeli Altschul & meets the expectations of the clients for whom he or she has agreed to work. Re- community, and provide their clients with Sullivan (BAAS) has structured a firm that outstanding representation. For that rea- provides outstanding legal representation defining the expectations of non-partners in this manner allows them to have suc- son, OWLS is honored to provide it with to clients while allowing its attorneys— the 2011 Workplace Leader Award. partners, of counsel, and associates—to cessful law practices without forcing them each maintain the work/life balance to compromise their personal priorities. Kendra Matthews is a partner at Ransom that works best for him or her. Partner In accepting the award, Courtney Blackman LLP in Portland. Dana Forman is Andrew Altschul noted at the reception, Angeli said that the firm had established an attorney at the Oregon Department of “The idea that these policies are the best its structure because “we were fierce Justice. Both are OWLS board members. for women does a disservice to women. They are not policies for women, they are policies for everyone.” BAAS has two female partners— Court Reporting Courtney Angeli and Dana Sullivan—and two male partners—Paul Buchanan and Trial Presentation Andrew Altschul. Rather than focusing Videoconferencing on how much a partner could “bill” an- nually, the firm is premised on the notion Legal Videography that after meeting a baseline obligation to the firm, each attorney should be able Language Interpreters to structure his or her own work/life bal- ance. Thus, each partner is committed Copying and Scanning to meeting his share of the overhead— which includes expenses, an investment in the firm itself, and a commitment Selected “Best Court Reportrtinging Firm” that BAAS will be an active corporate citizen—but, beyond that, is free to tailor For nearly three decades, law firms his or her practice as the partner sees fit. have been relying on Naegeli Reporting There is no penalty, explicit or implicit, to provide the tools of control and influence. for the partner who may choose to work less than another partner. By controlling Deposition scheduling available 24-hours a day. its overhead and actively incorporating a focus on individualized practice plans, the partners at BAAS are able to achieve a healthy work/life balance without Serving all of Oregon, Washington, Idaho and the Nation compromising client representation or Portland Bend Medford National the firm’s success. (541) 776-7500 Recognizing that there are outstanding (503) 227-1544 (541) 385-8300 (800) 528-3335 lawyers in the community who do not [email protected] Naegelireporting.com want to practice in a traditionally struc-

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Meet Judge Erika Hadlock By Gloria Trainor n July 2011, Governor Kitzhaber ap- an appellate lawyer with the Oregon her to serve pointed Erika Hadlock to the Oregon Department of Justice in 1995, she seized the public. The ICourt of Appeals, and she took the the opportunity. Appellate practice at paper on her bench that month. A seasoned attorney DOJ afforded Judge Hadlock a wider desk, she ex- with a breadth of experience, Judge Had- variety of cases to work on than did plained, will lock brings to the bench a sharp analytical private practice, and she was energized always repre- mind and a longstanding commitment by the opportunity to research and write sent real-world to the rule of law. In late August, I inter- about new areas of law. problems that viewed Judge Hadlock in her new office After a few years, however, Judge affect real lives, at the Justice Building in Salem, where Hadlock decided to explore what it and she looks would be like to work as a neutral arbi- forward to be-

she extended a warm welcome and told www.andrewburdickphotography.com me about her path to the court. ter, rather than as an advocate (and she ing part of the Judge Erika Hadlock A Florida native, Judge Hadlock moved also wanted a break from the commute solution. to eastern Washington at a young age. between Portland and Salem), so she left When I asked her for advice, Judge As a teenager, she set her sights on Reed DOJ and became an administrative law Hadlock gave me a valuable suggestion College. Reed was the only school to judge for the Oregon Bureau of Labor so simple it is often overlooked: “Be really which she applied, an indicator of the and Industries. During the two years good at what you do.” She said that it tenacity that is clearly central to her she worked as an ALJ, Judge Hadlock may take several years to discover your character. During her freshman year at developed a comprehensive knowledge passion and find a good fit, but once you Reed, Judge Hadlock met her husband, of employment law. do, trust yourself to do your job well. Jan, and began working toward a degree Nonetheless, as a self-described “appel- Judge Hadlock has taken her own advice in chemistry. late geek,” she missed her work at DOJ. to heart, clearly, and OWLS congratulates After graduating from Reed, Judge While she waited for an opening there, her on her appointment to the bench. We Hadlock worked as a chemist. She trav- Judge Hadlock clerked for the Honorable are certain that she will be really good eled internationally, installing equipment Anna Brown of the District at what she does. used for water analysis. She enjoyed the Court for just under a year. There she Gloria Trainor, an OWLS board member, research aspect of the job, but thought became familiar with federal practice and is a personal injury attorney at Johnson, she was more suited to spending time learned a great deal about jurisprudence Johnson, Larson & Schaller in Eugene. in a library than a laboratory. Although from both Judge Brown and her career there were no lawyers in her family, she law clerk, Sandra Dixon. considered going to law school, and so In 2001, Judge Hadlock returned to DOJ she asked the Reed alumni office for the as an assistant attorney general, where name of a graduate who practiced law. she remained until her appointment to After chatting with that attorney over the Court of Appeals this year. During lunch, Judge Hadlock decided to apply those ten years, she fed her desire to to law school. broaden and diversify her experience Shortly thereafter, she enrolled at Cor- by completing an 18-month rotation in nell Law School, and she and Jan moved the DOJ’s Trial Division. She sensed that to New York. Judge Hadlock graduated trial experience in the courtroom would from Cornell in 1991 with a concentration make her a better appellate lawyer and in public law, reflecting her early inter- would also strengthen her efficacy as a est in public service. She and Jan missed judge if she ever had that opportunity. the Pacific Northwest so much that they Though gratifying, trial work reminded headed back to Portland three days after Judge Hadlock that she still preferred Cornell’s graduation ceremony, and Judge the quiet, in-depth research and writ- Hadlock began practicing commercial ing required by appellate practice. She and environmental litigation at Bogle & returned to her position in the Appellate Gates later that year. Division, where she served as both a line Creative Approaches to During her four years in private prac- attorney and a manager. Complex Problems tice, Judge Hadlock developed an interest Judge Hadlock is well equipped for the in the firm’s appellate work, which was exciting journey that awaits her on the Mediated over 1,500 cases, handled by Rex Armstrong, who was Oregon Court of Appeals. When I asked Top 25 Oregon Women Lawyers, elected to the Oregon Court of Appeals her what she looks forward to most, she Oregon Super Lawyers© and Best in 1994. After Judge Armstrong took spoke of her longstanding respect for the Lawyers in America© the bench, Judge Hadlock became more court, the judges who are now her col- involved in Bogle & Gates’s appellate leagues, and the support staffers who are 503-222-5949 practice. She was attracted to public so integral to handling the court’s large www.Susan-Hammer.com service, though, and when she spotted caseload. She said she is humbled by the an advertisement in the newspaper for opportunity that her appointment gives

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 5 FALL 2011 Congratulations, OWLSNet Offers Networking Events OWLS Members By Megan Livermore and Gina Hagedorn WLS con- WLSNet hosted two inter- Ogratulates professional networking Amanda Mar- Oevents this summer. A great shall on her group gathered in Newport on Au- appointment gust 26, sponsored by Miller Nash, as US Attorney and another well-attended event for the District was held in Eugene on September 22, of Oregon. An sponsored by Kernutt Stokes and OWLS mem- Lane County Women Lawyers. ber, Amanda The Newport Chamber of Com- At the Eugene OWLSNet event (left to right): served most merce and the WeNet coastal Cass SkinnerLopata, Bonnie Williams, Patricia Gonzalez r e c e n t l y a s Amanda Marshall women’s networking group met head of the with OWLS members at the Best Western Agate Beach Inn for a networking happy Child Advocacy Section of the Oregon De- hour on a beautiful Friday evening. With the ocean as a delightful backdrop, the partment of Justice. OWLS also congratu- venue was breathtaking. Nearly 30 women, and a few men, from the business and lations her predecessor, OWLS member legal communities in Portland, Newport, and cities in between gathered to make Dwight Holton, on a job well done. new acquaintances and reconnect with old. Many attendees expressed the desire to Laura Caldera Taylor, a former OWLS hold similar events in the future. OWLS hopes that this is the start of more frequent president, has recently joined the board events on the Oregon coast. of the National Conference of Women’s Attendees in Eugene were eager for the annual networking event and enjoyed the Bar Associations. Noreen McGraw, a opportunity to make connections for future business opportunities. Also attending former OWLS board member, has written the Eugene event were several law students from the , who a piece included in a book recently pub- were getting to work early on their networking skills. lished by the American Bar Association, OWLSNet brings together women lawyers and other professional women for The Road to Independence: 101 Women’s networking and referral opportunities. OWLSNet expects to hold the next event on Journeys to Starting Their Own Law Firms. November 15 in Portland. Save the date! The book is available at www.ababooks. Megan Livermore is OWLS’ president-elect and an associate with Gaydos, Churnside org. Congratulations, all! & Balthrop in Eugene. Gina Hagedorn is an OWLS board member and an associate with Perkins Coie in Portland. Medical Records Stacking Up on You? It’s OWLS Membership Cash in on hidden dollars in your next medical-related case.. Renewal Season e value your membership! If you As Certified Legal Nurse Whave not yet renewed and need a Consultants, we have the expert paper copy of your renewal form, contact knowledge to uncover crucial facts us at oregonwomenlawyers@oregon- and medical information to help "    you win your case. We can do womenlawyers.org or 503.595.7826. Or it for you faster and more cost- renew online at www.oregonwomenlaw- "   effectively, and you can settle for yers.org/membership. Please renew no  !     more. later than November 11 to be included in Don’t waste the 2012 online directory and to ensure  $" "! your valuable time. uninterrupted listserve access. $" OWLS treasures our members. We Mention this ad "!$"   "  ! for a free case screening. depend on your support to continue our work to transform the practice of law and #  !"  $" ensure justice and equality by advanc-  "! Integrity Legal Nurse Consulting ing women and minorities in the legal 503.775.3221 profession. On behalf of the board and     staff of Oregon Women Lawyers, thank [email protected] you in advance for your renewal! ###   www.legalnursepdx.com

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 6 FALL 2011 OWLS Leadership Forum: The Budget and the Courts By Sarah Villanueva n August 4, the OWLS leadership job of restructuring the courts and build- Another aspect of the changes being committee sponsored a panel dis- ing political support for a system that made is the development of eCourt. Ocussion on the state budget and can offer justice swiftly and effectively As Judge Waller explained, eight feet how it affects the state courts. Panelists continues. The courts have a two-track of paper enter the Multnomah County were Chief Judge of the Oregon Court plan: (1) explain to the legislature and Or- Courthouse every day. eCourt will help of Appeals David Brewer, Multnomah egonians what the economic return will streamline the process by implementing County Chief Family Court Judge Nan be when the courts have enough judges the electronic filing of court documents Waller, and Director to handle the thousands of cases brought and converting conventionally filed of Legislative and Public Affairs Susan to them annually, and (2) figure out how paper documents to digital images. This Grabe. The event was hosted by Harrang the courts can reinvent themselves and change alone will allow judges to have Long Gary Rudnick in Portland. fix what is not working. better and more complete information Judges Brewer and Waller pointed out As an example, Chief Judge Brewer in the courtroom. that the courts were in dire straits even discussed how land use cases are dealt What can we do as attorneys and before the 2011 legislative session began. with in the Court of Appeals. Land use judges in Oregon? We can start explain- As Judge Waller explained, the last round cases—cases appealed to the court from ing to people exactly what our courts of budget cuts in the 2009–2011 bien- the Land Use Board of Appeals or the do on a day-to-day basis and why it is so nium was devastating to the courts, but Department of Land Conservation and important to keep them functioning at because the courts did everything pos- Development—make up only 2–3% of high levels. As Judge Waller noted, most sible to stay open during regular business the court’s case volume. But because these Oregonians never go to the courthouse hours, the cuts’ effects were not obvious are complicated cases with a statutorily and do not have fundamental informa- to the public. Staff took mandatory, un- required 90-day turn around, they take tion about what the courts do. So talk paid furlough days; telephone queues up 9% of the court’s time. The bench and to your friends and acquaintances and explain to them why it is imperative to grew to 30 minutes; and wait times for bar must examine whether these cases re- service at public counters are now mea- adequately fund our courts. ally need three levels of appellate review, sured in hours for some services. And, as Judge Waller warned the audi- Judge Brewer said. This is an opportunity In the 2011–2013 biennium, the reduc- ence, “Stay tuned for February.” for the courts and attorneys to examine tion of resources continues. In Multno- why certain procedures are in place and Sarah Villanueva is an attorney at Davis mah County, for example, 34.3 permanent what changes can be made. Wright Tremaine in Portland. positions were abolished, including three management and 3.5 referee positions. The referees had served as judges pro tem, hearing preliminary criminal mat- ters. The remaining judges have picked up the extra criminal appearance workload, so fewer are available to hear civil and criminal trials. The picture is not much better at the appellate court level. Because of its huge caseload, the Oregon Court of Appeals affirms without opinion about 70% of its cases, and delays from filing to oral argument are long. Susan Grabe discussed several aspects of the 2011 legislative session, including a bill that changed the way revenue from filing fees is distributed. As a result of the session, state courts took what amounted to an 11.4% across- the-board reduction in the operations budget. Right now, the courts are using 54% of the current budget in the hopes that by February the state’s economic forecasts will have improved and more money will be available. If things are not better by February 2012, however, the courts may have to absorb an addi- tional cut of up to 19% of the remaining resources. The panel explained that although the 2011 legislative session has ended, the

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 7 FALL 2011 Oregon Women Lawyers Annual Report From the Executive Director’s Desk October 2010–September 2011 regon Women Lawyers’ 22nd year was a busy one. Your volunteerism and ideas continue to expand programming that supports your colleagues in their Take Your Kids professional and personal growth. It is a pleasure to watch ideas spark into O to Work Day, standing-room-only events, thanks to the hard work of OWLS members. w h i c h w a s Volunteers from all ten OWLS chapters provide countless hours on top of their busy coordinated professional and personal lives to offer excellent programs and events for women by Judge Julie and minorities in the legal community. Frantz. The OWLS’ programs strive to support professionals in their journey toward leadership children held and public service and are supported by the generosity of law firms and businesses mock trials, from around the state. taking dif- OWLS’ staff looks forward to another eventful year working with you and our ferent roles colleagues in minority bars and community organizations to support the OWLS mis- in the court- sion and values. r o o m , a n d Warmly, they learned about the im- portance of Linda Tomassi jury trials. The OWLS Executive Director annual Feder- al Courthouse Connection Networking Opportunities successful mentoring circles. Markowitz, and ice cream and Leadership Initiatives Herbold, Glade & Mehlhaf led a rainmak- s o c i a l w a s ing mentoring circle in cooperation with hosted again Inter-professional Buchanan Angeli Altschul & Sullivan and i n J u n e b y Networking Events OAPABA member Carol McCoog of K & L Chief Judge The OWLSNet committee, in its fifth Gates. A family law mentoring circle took Ann Aiken. year of collaborating with other pro- place over the course of the year at Ge- Judges You fessional women’s organizations, held vurtz Menashe, which offered valuable, and Tennyson events in Newport, Eugene, and Port- no-cost CLE credit for the first time. started a “first- g e n e r a t i o n land. These unique career development Political Leadership Lecture Series events bring OWLS members and friends professionals together to network with accountants, For the third year, this nonpartisan group” to fos- bankers, mortgage brokers, real estate series offered lectures designed to equip ter conversa- agents, and other professionals. OWLS members to take on leadership tion about the roles in the political arena. Panelists experiences Left to right: Top photos: Adrian Brown, Chief Judge Ann Aiken, Leadership Forums coached participants on the judicial of those who Tom Perez, Mike Williams, Justice Rives Kistler; Middle photos: Lauren Charles, Erin Olson, Andrea Anderly, Emilie Edling; Bottom photo: Leadership Forums, formerly called election process and the machinations are the first 2011 Roberts-Deiz Dinner Committee: Christy Doornink, Amber Hollister, of the state budget and how it affects in their fami- Leadership Empowerment Gatherings Cass SkinnerLopata, Lisa Hunt, Jodie Ayura, Stephanie Corey, Rose Alappat, lies to go to (LEG-Ups) were coordinated throughout Oregon’s courts. Kristin Sterling, Angela Franco Lucero, Hon. Julia Philbrook. the year by OWLS’ leadership committee college, get a The Road to the Bench Photos by Jodee Jackson and Linda Tomassi. volunteers. These educational and net- professional working events featured speakers who OWLS’ “Road to the Bench” presenta- degree, or become a lawyer. shared their experiences and expertise tion, now in its fourth year, was held this Contract Lawyers regarding professional and personal year in Bend. These discussions are part of Listserve and Lunches development. Topics included “Over- an ongoing effort by OWLS to encourage Zealous Advocacy”; “Starting Your Family, women and minorities to seriously con- OWLS supports contract lawyers and Keeping Your Career,” in conjunction with sider judicial careers. Speakers discussed sole practitioners through a listserve the Multnomah Bar Association’s Young the importance of increasing diversity in and monthly brown-bag lunch gather- Lawyers Section; “They’re LGBT, You’re the judiciary—to reflect the communi- ings in downtown Portland. Lawyers in Not, Now What?” to address legal and ties served and provide a full range of solo practice discuss issues and acquire advocacy issues for lesbian, gay, bisexual, viewpoints on the bench. Speakers also practice skills from similarly situated and transgender clients; and practical offered advice on how to prepare to ap- professionals. style, presented in a workshop to help ply for judicial openings. with professional and personal attire. OWLS Listserve At the Courthouse Serving as a resource for the majority Mentoring Circles OWLS co-sponsored the popular April of OWLS members, the members-only list- The OWLS leadership committee orga- Courthouse Connection with the Mult- serve is one of our most-utilized member- nized, promoted, and participated in two nomah County Circuit Court, celebrating ship services. OWLS members use this tool

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 8 Oregon Women Lawyers Annual Report October 2010–September 2011 Ireland, who then served on a panel with Many thanks to our Judge Anna Brown moderated by OWLS as a unique President Concetta Schwesinger. 2010–2011 sponsors: resource for a wide vari- OWLS and the Community Roberts-Deiz 2011 Sponsors ety of profes- OWLS members raised money and Trudy Allen and Robert D. Varitz s i o n a l a n d volunteered for Habitat for Human- Barran Liebman nonprofes- ity Women Build, collected books for Capital Pacific Bank sional issues, the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility including le- Garvey Schubert Barer library, raised funds and professional gal referrals, Gaydos Churnside & Balthrop clothing and accessories for Dress for advice, service Markowitz Herbold Glade Success, contributed generously to the recommen- & Mehlhaf Campaign for Equal Justice, and worked dations, job to alleviate hunger in Marion County. Miller Nash postings, and OWLS co-sponsored the Oregon Attor- Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys discussions. ney Assistance Program’s fourth annual Perkins Coie Additional Women’s Wellness Retreat at the Oregon Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt Activities Garden Resort in April, and donated to Stoel Rives the OMLA, the OWLS Foundation, and Tonkon Torp OWLS part- law school silent auctions. nered with Williams Love O’Leary & Powers the US Attor- Awards ney’s Office Leadership Forum Hosts Roberts-Deiz Awards Dinner twice during Bullivant Houser Bailey the year— In March, 450 guests attended another Harrang Long Gary Rudnick first for a so- sold-out dinner, honoring Oregon Court cial at the of Appeals Judge Darleen Ortega as the Brasserie in recipient of the Judge Mercedes Deiz OWLSNet Sponsors d o w n t o w n Award and Oregon Secretary of State Davis Wright Tremaine Portland and as the recipient of the Justice Kernutt Stokes Brandt & Co. s e c o n d , i n Betty Roberts Award. Miller Nash partnership Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt with the Fed- Workplace Leader Award Tonkon Torp eral Bar As- The OWLS Workplace Leader Award sociation and recognizes innovative legal employers Left to right: Top photos: Adrian Brown, Chief Judge Ann Aiken, the Oregon with programs that work to maximize OWLS Political Lecture Tom Perez, Mike Williams, Justice Rives Kistler; Middle photos: Hispanic Bar, opportunities for women and minorities Series Hosts Lauren Charles, Erin Olson, Andrea Anderly, Emilie Edling; Bottom photo: to welcome to succeed in the workplace and advance Harrang Long Gary Rudnick 2011 Roberts-Deiz Dinner Committee: Christy Doornink, Amber Hollister, Assistant At- to positions of influence and leadership. Cass SkinnerLopata, Lisa Hunt, Jodie Ayura, Stephanie Corey, Rose Alappat, Williams Kastner torney Gener- Kristin Sterling, Angela Franco Lucero, Hon. Julia Philbrook. OWLS presented the fifth annual award Photos by Jodee Jackson and Linda Tomassi. al Tom Perez to Disability Rights Oregon. to Oregon. Mr. Perez leads the Civil Rights Division at OWLS Chapters Lawyers, Linn-Benton Women Lawyers, the United States Department of Justice, OWLS’ ten chapters throughout the the Law Society (Salem), and he discussed the division’s critical state continued to offer members and Queen’s Bench (Portland), the Rebecca work around the country. OWLS also friends events that tie together profes- J. Bloom Chapter (Umatilla and Morrow co-sponsored the MBA Diversity Social sional enrichment and networking. These Counties), Rogue Women Lawyers (Ash- at Ater Wynne in June. events, coordinated by local volunteers land/Medford), and Washington County Play Groups in Portland and Salem are committed to the OWLS mission, included Women Lawyers. active again, thanks to OWLS volunteers new-admittee lunches, CLEs, network- who brought attorney parents and their ing and holiday socials, summer picnics, The Dragonflies kids together for regular play and social and an evening at Mahonia Hall with The OWLS dragon boat team, the time in homes and parks. Oregon’s first lady. Please visit www. Dragonflies, enjoyed a challenging season Conferences and oregonwomenlawyers.org to see a cal- this year, competing in four races, two in endar of upcoming events. Portland and the others in Tacoma and Continuing Legal Education The OWLS chapters are Cascade Kent, WA. The team is recruiting new OWLS’ 2010 Fall CLE, entitled “Women Women Lawyers (Bend), Clackamas members. For more information, please at Work: What Is the Measure of Our Suc- Women Lawyers, Josephine County see the back page of this newsletter and cess?” featured keynote speaker Patricia Women Lawyers, Lane County Women www.owlsdragonflies.org.

9 FALL 2011 THE JUDGES’ FORUM Oregon bar How to Be a is highly col- Helpful Mentor legial. I have h a d m a n y aced with the happy coincidence occasions to of being asked to speak at the Wil- call a lawyer Flamette fall mentorship program I didn’t know kickoff and to write a Judges’ Forum col- and ask for umn for the OWLS newsletter, I’ve chosen By The Honorable Claudia M. Burton help, dating to write my column about mentorship. Marion County Circuit Court back to when OWLS was behind the founding of the I was a new very successful mentorship programs at of contacts, but you probably have a Oregon law- Judge Claudia Burton all three Oregon law schools, and contin- better recollection of the Rule Against yer using the ues to play a vital role in keeping those Perpetuities or what Professor X is look- lawyer-to-lawyer program, and rarely programs alive. ing for in a paper than a lawyer who has have I encountered a colleague who I am “of a certain age,” which is to been practicing for 15 years. did not offer more than I could have say, I went to law school before formal Second, you must truly commit to expected. If your mentee is interested mentorship programs existed. (We also spend time with your mentee. That may in real estate law and you know nothing had real books and searched using be a regular standing meeting for lunch about it, call someone who practices in things called indexes instead of natural or coffee or whatever else works for that area and ask if they’d be willing to language or Boolean, but that’s a tale you and the student, but there needs to meet your mentee for lunch or coffee. for another day.) Consequently, I can’t be regular contact. Email, phone calls, That may mean calling someone you say much about being a mentee except and text messages are great, but they don’t really know. Take the plunge and that I can’t imagine why any law student cannot and should not replace personal do it. In all likelihood that lawyer will wouldn’t want a mentor. So I’d like to contact. be graceful and helpful, and if not, just speak to OWLS members about serving What worked really well with my most move on and ask someone else. And of as mentors. recent mentee was that pretty much course, be willing to do the same for your Why would you want to be a mentor? every week she would just stop in for an colleagues’ mentees. Well, there is the plain old truism that it hour or so. If I had a trial going or status Fifth, buy your mentee lunch or coffee! feels good to help other people. None conferences in my chambers, she would I often ask my mentees to meet me for of us got where we are today without sit in and watch. If not, we would spend lunch because that’s usually the best time somebody (or lots of somebodies) giving some time talking about how things were for me to take a break from the workday. us a helping hand somewhere along the going for her. That’s more difficult, of I am not a breakfast person, and I usually line, and it’s very gratifying to be able to course, if you have a practice in which have family/household things I need to do the same for someone else. you are traveling to different locations do at the end of the day. Judges do not But if that doesn’t do it for you, con- for depositions and trials, but think about make big money, but I can afford to buy sider plain old enlightened self-interest. your calendar and whether there is a way a lunch. It’s a little shocking to learn what The new lawyers coming into the profes- to schedule a standing meeting. law school costs these days and how much sion will be working with you for the To spend time with your mentee, you students are going into debt to complete rest of your career. We in Oregon have must also be realistic about what you can their educations. So I figure that if my the incredible good fortune of a highly do. There is always a need for mentors, student can manage to meet me at a time collegial bar statewide. Believe me, it’s and I’ve often been asked to mentor more that helps me out, then I can certainly not like that everywhere (I practiced in than one student. I limit my commitment spring for a sandwich or a salad. California!), and it doesn’t happen by to one student at a time because I don’t Finally, I have been speaking about accident. The level of collegiality that feel I can really devote the time to more the law student mentorship program, we enjoy here improves our lives by students than that. If you can take on but keep in mind that the bar is starting making the practice of law considerably more than one student, the law schools a mentorship program for new lawyers. less stressful, and better serves our clients will love you, but be sure that you can Your help will be needed there as well, by reducing litigation costs. If we want really follow through. and you may find for whatever reason that to continue, each of us needs to do Third, work to find the right balance that mentoring a new lawyer is a better our part to pass that culture on to the between what your mentee needs and fit for you than mentoring a student. next generation of lawyers. Serving as a what you can offer. Nobody can be all mentor is a great way to do that. things to all people. Some mentees re- OWLS congratulates Judge Janelle Now that I’ve gotten you over the ally want someone to review the paper F. Wipper on her recent appoint- they’ve written or their torts outline. Oth- hump and you’ve decided to sign up, ment to the Washington County here are some thoughts on how to be a ers want help making professional con- Circuit Court. Judge Wipper, a helpful mentor. tacts, and others simply want a sounding member of OWLS, the Oregon First, start early. You may be a freshly board for advice about getting through Minority Lawyers Association, and minted lawyer, but everyone who has school. Be sure to ask your mentee what survived law school and the bar exam she needs or wants help with, and see the Oregon Asian Pacific American has something to offer a student who where you can assist. Bar Association, is the first Filipino- is starting the journey. Maybe you don’t Fourth, don’t hesitate to ask your American on Oregon’s bench. have trial experience or a wide network colleagues for help. As I said earlier, the

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 10 FALL 2011 In Defense of Women: Memoirs of an Unrepentant Advocate By Nancy Gertner (Beacon Press, 2011) Book Review by Yael Livny Practice your arguments . . . . Lower in which her practice was truly and last- relationship maintained a certain un- the register of your voice. . . . Put ingly progressive. orthodoxy after Saxe. Most of us are your hands in your pockets. Wear Her take on the attorney-client re- taught to maintain a ”healthy distance” red. Breathe. lationship was particularly interesting. in advocacy. We are trained to repress Beginning with Saxe, Gertner sought to the emotions and ideology we might hat was the mantra of a young “empower” clients through representa- share with our clients, so that we can trial lawyer, Nancy Gertner, in tion. This involved enlisting clients as better defend their positions. Gertner, 1976. Just a few years out of T co-strategists in their cases and seeking by contrast, freely admits to profound law school, Gertner stood before a Mas- to heal clients through the “law cure”— empathy with clients, as well as personal sachusetts jury defending radical antiwar a process whereby the advocacy, rather and political identification with them. activist Susan Saxe, who was accused of than the result itself, imparts justice. The text highlights the stunning closing murdering a police officer during a bank It was Saxe who first forced this ap- arguments that brought her clients to heist. In a fit of idealistic passion, Gertner proach: She insisted that her entire de- life before the jury. Indeed, it is difficult threw herself into Saxe’s defense like a fense team be staffed and led by women. to imagine such arguments coming from fanatic, working around the clock to per- Moreover, “[b]ecause Susan saw herself the traditional position of distance. fect examinations and arguments, while as part of a political movement—the More practically, her “love” for her fending off a hostile press and demeaning antiwar movement, the women’s move- clients regularly fueled all-night work prosecutor. In the end, Gertner won a ment, the gay rights movement—the sessions, causing opponents to fear remarkably light sentence for Saxe and trial also had to reflect the input of those Gertner’s “legendary preparation.” walked out of court a legal superstar. groups.” Saxe often placed her own Her approach helps make In Defense of For the next 20 years, Gertner deployed Women not only an enjoyable account her legendary wits and grit to feminist defense second to the political event of a progressive super-lawyer’s rise, but civil rights causes and criminal defense she wished to create through the trial. also an inspiring read. work. In 1994, she was appointed a Gertner struggled with this approach, federal district court judge, aided by but ultimately acquiesced to it. Yael Livny is an associate in Ball Janik’s longtime friends Hillary and Bill Clinton. Gertner’s take on the attorney-client Portland office. Gertner clinched Senator Ted Kennedy’s nomination after she cheekily dared him to “propose a civil rights lawyer as a judge, to validate this career path.” In Defense of Women is an engrossing memoir of a strong-hearted trial lawyer who refused to be constrained by a male- dominated world. After the Susan Saxe trial catapulted her to fame, Gertner took up the cause of women’s access to abortions, sued psychiatrists for sexually abusing their female patients, defended a battered woman accused of having her husband assassinated, and took a series of well-known companies and universities to court for sex discrimination. NOT TOO SMALL TO THINK BIG. Despite its focus on Gertner’s crusade NOT TOO BIG TO THINK SMALL. against sexism and abuse of women in its myriad forms, the book is a wonder- fully easy read, never strident or shrill. Gertner is very funny, almost folksy, and revels in self-deprecation. She hilariously describes being swept up in the foibles and fashions of the 1970s, opting to carry a paper bag to court in lieu of an “elit- &     #  #     !   "  %!& ist” briefcase, wearing flowing hair and $   !   #  miniskirts to hearings, and maintaining a    $  %!&$ # “Sexist Tidbits” file in which she collected    "    misogynist comments by other lawyers. SERVING PORTLAND, SALEM, CENTRAL OREGON, Yet even as she gently teases herself for SOUTHERN OREGON and BOISE/TREASURE VALLEY MEMBER FDIC • EQUAL HOUSING LENDER some radical tendencies, she reveals ways

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 11 FALL 2011 Remembering Betty Roberts continued from page 1 of alterna- tive dispute resolution, Betty Rob- erts proved

it could be by Diane Inskeep done. Ev- © ery bit as important, Photo t h o u g h , Among the women judges for whom Justice Betty Roberts (at far right) paved the way (from left): Justice Martha Walters, Judge Ellen Rosenblum, Judge Susan Graber, Chief Judge Mary Deits, w a s h e r Justice Virginia Linder, Judge Darleen Ortega, Justice Susan Leeson quiet work behind the scenes, offering wise counsel, of Appeals, has called her “the mother did not sit well with Betty, so when she whether cautionary or encouraging, to of Oregon women lawyers and judges gave the luncheon keynote, she threw Oregon Women Lawyers and the Oregon and our mentor-in-chief.” Former Chief out her prepared remarks and spoke Women Lawyers Foundation, as well Judge of the Oregon Court of Appeals about attitudes about women in the as her absolute embrace of all women Mary Deits said that arguing cases before courtroom. “Now take Gini Linder’s green lawyers and law students who hoped to Judge Roberts showed her that a woman dress. That’s perfectly appropriate court work “for good.” could be an appellate judge. When Mary wear.” It was the first time she realized Of the hundreds of people who at- Deits went on the bench herself, Betty that Betty had noticed her. tended her memorial service and the Roberts was the first person to call to Virginia Linder later asked Betty for thousands more who couldn’t be there offer candid, blunt, humorous, and very her support when she put her name in but wanted to be, a great percentage useful advice. for the Oregon Court of Appeals, telling counted her as a friend. Her genuine According to Oregon Court of Appeals her she was a lesbian at the same time. interest in the lives of others quickly Judge Darleen Ortega, “Her example of Justice Linder says that when she decided transcended any barriers. Although she courage and grace under tremendous to run for the Oregon Supreme Court, always had advice, she also readily sought pressure literally kept me from giving “Betty grabbed my hand and jumped the ideas of others. Her almost boundless up early in my career—and her guid- out with me.” energy and her desire to keep learning ance and encouragement has cheered Betty Roberts lived her life with pur- and growing kept her connected with a and fortified me in the years since I have pose. She taught us how to live, and she wide and varied circle of friends. been a judge.“ taught us how to die. She acknowledged One of the areas in which she had the In 2002, when Justice Susan Leeson that pulmonary fibrosis was a fatal dis- greatest influence was in getting more worried that leaving the Oregon Supreme ease, but she was engaged in life until women on the bench, then encouraging Court for health reasons might be seen the very end. Whether we knew her as a and supporting them once they were as a betrayal to women, as she was the symbol of women’s achievement, a role there. Her help was hands-on and per- only woman on the court, just as Betty model, an inspiring speaker, a teacher, a sonal, whether it was public or behind Roberts had been, she said that the ques- friend, or a treasured confidante, each the scenes: walking door to door with tion was always “WWBRD?—What Would member of Oregon Women Lawyers can Marilyn Litzenberger to talk with voters Betty Roberts Do?” She phoned her and say, “Because I knew you I have been in her successful 2002 campaign for the was told, “Quit, get well, and don’t ever changed for good.”* Multnomah County Circuit Court, asking look back!” For more on the life of Betty Roberts, former Gov. Mark Hatfield to keynote The very first woman lawyer whom read her memoir, With Grit and By Grace: the Oregon Women Lawyers Founda- Oregon Supreme Court Justice Virginia Breaking Trails in Politics and Law (Or- tion’s 2001 celebration of 40 consecutive Linder ever met was Betty Roberts, then egon State University Press, 2008) and years of women judges on the Oregon a gubernatorial candidate campaigning her 2005 oral history, taken by OWLS’ circuit court bench, or spending hours at Southern Oregon College. Later, when founding president, Katherine O’Neil, on the phone answering questions from she was in law school, seeing Betty on available at www.americanbar.org/ attorneys interested in becoming judges. the bench gave her an ecstatic moment groups/senior_lawyers/pages/roberts. Portland attorney Kathryn Root recalls of recognition: “It gave me my sense of html. A video of her memorial service working with Betty Roberts and Multno- place in the courtroom. I knew I could is at http://echo360.pdx.edu/ess/echo/ mah County Circuit Court Judge Mercedes belong there.” presentation/4c31ae1b-9a02-45ec-a06b- 4d460e6850ae. Deiz in 1989 to organize OWLS’ first- When Virginia Linder began doing ever “How to Become a Judge” seminar, appellate work for the Oregon Depart- * This quotation is from the song “For thereby helping to demystify a process ment of Justice, she didn’t have much Good” from the musical Wicked, music and that was then not widely understood. money for an extensive wardrobe. She lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. Up until Betty’s death, every woman spent $20 (a large sum for her at that Diane Rynerson is the executive director who followed her on the Oregon appel- time) on a green dress to wear for oral of the National Conference of Women’s late bench, from Susan Graber to Lynn argument. Later, she attended a “Women Bar Associations. Norma Freitas is the as- Nakamoto, benefited from her practical in the Courtroom” conference, and one sociate director of career and professional and personal assistance. Ellen Rosen- of the sessions discussed “proper dress” development at blum, senior judge of the Oregon Court for women litigators. The advice offered College of Law.

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 12 FALL 2011 Two Oregonians, Meet Board Member Shannon Reel both OWLS members, By Mavel Morales are currently hannon Reel, née Terry, has been an active OWLS serving member since she was a student at Willamette Univer- on the American Bar Ssity. She first served as the student liaison to the Mary Association’s Leonard Law Society (MLLS), the OWLS chapter in Salem, Commission and then became, sequentially, its programs co-coordinator, on Mental newsletter editor, president, treasurer, and OWLS liaison. and Physical She has served on the OWLS Board of Directors for the Disability Hon. Adrienne Nelson past three years. Law. Shannon was born in Montana. Right before she and Katherine O'Neil is serving a second term her twin sister entered high school, the family moved to as commission chair, and Judge Adrienne Nelson is serving a three-year term as a Enterprise, Oregon. There her mother worked for the district commission member. The commission attorney’s office, piquing Shannon’s interest in the law— Shannon Reel spearheads the ABA's efforts to promote she wanted to seek justice for victims. Prior to law school, full access and participation in all aspects Shannon taught English in Japan and worked for a dot.com in Atlanta. of the legal system by people with physical After earning her law degree at Willamette, Shannon clerked for Judge Walt and mental disabilities. Edmonds at the Oregon Court of Appeals and then for Chief Justice Paul De Muniz at the Oregon Supreme Court. She says that clerking serves as a great foundation for legal practice, given the wide variety of cases that come before the courts. After clerking for five years, Shannon joined the Oregon Department of Justice’s Appellate Division, where she works primarily on the defense of criminal convictions, post-conviction cases, termination of parental rights, civil commitments, and appeals of cases against state agencies. She gets to do exactly what she loves: research and persuasive writing while advancing justice for victims. The OWLS Leadership Forum presented “A Shannon’s advice to law students and new attorneys? Stay focused, keep work- Practical Style Workshop” featuring stylist ing (because it does get easier), consider clerkship opportunities, and admit to your Gina Crowder at a boutique in Portland’s mistakes as soon as they happen, so they don’t get worse. Thank you, Shannon, for Pearl District on September 15. Serving as your dedication to OWLS. models were (left to right) Iayesha Smith, Holly Johnston, and Violet Nazari. Mavel Morales is an attorney at the Oregon Law Center in Hillsboro.

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OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 13 FALL 2011 OWLS Fall CLE continued from page 1 Many thanks to our Fall CLE sponsors: long-term vol- sional in our workplace.” She asked the unteer service audience to consider what constitutes Angeli Law Group to promote value. “We have the numbers. We need Anna M. Campbell Photography women in the to put our energy into challenging” the Ball Janik legal profes- traditional models. Bank of the Cascades sion. After the keynote address, OWLS Barran Liebman OWLS Presi- members were treated to a discussion fea- dent Heather turing Professor Hill, the Honorable Adri- Beery Elsner & Hammond Weigler then enne Nelson of the Multnomah County Bennett Hartman Morris & Kaplan i n t r o d u c e d Circuit Court, and Diane Schwartz Sykes, Bodyfelt Mount

Professor Hill, Photo by Anna M. Campbell a senior assis- Bryant Lovlien & Jarvis who walked Terri Kraemer tant attorney Buchanan Angeli Altschul onto the stage general with & Sullivan to a standing ovation. The CLE was titled the Oregon Buckley Law “Diverse Perspectives: Bringing the Legal Department Cosgrave Vergeer Kester Profession into the 21st Century.” Profes- o f J u s t i c e . OWLS Presi- Daily Journal of Commerce sor Hill spoke about the role of diverse perspectives in the judiciary and the ju- dent Heather Davis Wright Tremaine dicial confirmation process. She discussed Weigler mod- Farleigh Wada Witt the confirmation hearings of Justice Elena erated the dis- Folawn Alterman & Richardson Kagan and Justice Sonia Sotomayor and cussion. Photo by Anna M. Campbell Garvey Schubert Barer the role that gender and ethnicity played The panel- Professor Anita Hill Gaydos Churnside & Balthrop in those hearings. ists discussed Gevurtz Menashe Professor Hill argued that when the bias in the legal system and offered Gleaves Swearingen Potter & Scott perspectives of some people are marginal- suggestions on how to combat it. Pro- fessor Hill said that we need to shift the Greene & Markley ized during the confirmation process, a clear message is sent: those perspectives burden away from those who are most Haglund Kelley Jones & Wilder do not matter. In contrast, the perspec- vulnerable to those who can more easily Harrang Long Gary Rudnick tives of Samuel Alito “and . . . I forgot take action. Hershner Hunter his name . . . Clarence Thomas” (which The discussion also focused on how Hinshaw & Culbertson brought laughter and applause) were to support women and minorities who Johnson Johnson Larson embraced at their hearings, demonstrat- are considering attending, or are cur- & Schaller ing that their backgrounds mattered and rently attending, law school. The panel- K&L Gates their attitudes and perspectives were ists agreed that mentoring was valuable not only for the mentee but also for the Keating Jones & Hughes important. mentor. Judge Nelson and Ms. Sykes rec- Lane Powell But the perspectives of Justices Kagan and Sotomayor were marginalized during ommended several local resources aimed Lindsay Hart Neil & Weigler their hearings. They represented women, at supporting women and minorities in Littler Mendelson people of color, sexual minorities, and the law, including the Explore the Law Luvaas Cobb women who favor “choice.” “Do not program at Portland State University and Miller Nash think . . . that . . . the debate that goes the Minority Law Student Association at Naegeli Court Reporting on for judicial nominees is not critical to Lewis & Clark Law School. Northwest Employment Law what is happening in your world,” Hill During the question-and-answer ses- sions, OWLS members asked questions Erin Olson stated. These debates “are important in symbolic ways. They are important in very on topics ranging from work/life balance OWLS Foundation to the use of majority-centric language Paulson Coletti Trial Attorneys practical and real ways. When a person comes before the judiciary, or any place in the law. Perkins Coie in the judicial system, they receive a mes- At a reception after the CLE, the Port- Peterkin & Associates sage. . . . [T]he message we want them land law firm Buchanan Angeli Altschul & Sullivan was presented with the Ransom Blackman to receive is that they will receive a fair sixth annual OWLS Workplace Leader Award. Samuels Yoelin Kantor Seymour hearing. . . . We want a system that em- [Please see story on page 3.] & Spinrad bodies the democracy that it represents. Several generous sponsors made the Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt That is why the work that you are doing CLE and reception possible, including Stoel Rives is so important.” Naegeli Reporting, which streamed the Professor Hill concluded by urging us to Stoll Berne event live on its website. To access the Fall use our perspectives to change the insti- Swanson Thomas & Coon CLE video, visit www.naegelireporting. tutions in which we work and cautioned Teach Reporting com/about-us/live-stream and enter the that if we don’t, we won’t move forward. case-sensitive password: owls. Williams Kastner “We need friendlier practices, and to Yates Matthews & Eaton challenge some foregone conclusions Ellen Klem is the general counsel for of what it takes to be a quality profes- Smarsh, Inc., a Portland-based company.

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 14 FALL 2011 Around Oregon For more information on OWLS By Hon. Jill Tanner chapters and chapter events, visit Cascade Women Lawyers. Cascade Wom- www.oregonwomenlawyers.org. Assistant en Lawyers held a summer networking US Attorney social the evening of July 12 at Anthony’s Ron Silver Mary Leonard Law Society (Salem). In presented in Bend, on the patio overlooking the May, MLLS elected new officers: Allison the Deschutes River. The well-attended event Boomer, magistrate pro tem, Oregon Tax MLLS CLE on

offered an opportunity for lawyers who Photo by Cathryn Bowie Court, is president; Kate Lozano, Oregon August 3. have scheduling conflicts with the regular Department of Justice, is secretary; Erin networking lunches to participate. Of- state Senator , whose memoir, Dawson, Oregon Tax Court, is program ficers were elected for 2011–2012. They Remembering the Power of Words: The chair; and Vanessa Nordyke, Oregon are Lorie Harris Hancock, president; Linda Life of an Oregon Activist, Legislator, and Department of Justice, is treasurer. Ratcliffe, vice president; Danielle Lordi, Community Leader, was published earlier On August 3, MLLS sponsored its an- secretary; and Laura Cooper, treasurer. this year (and reviewed in the Summer nual summer CLE, featuring another On Sept. 27, Cascade Women Lawyers issue of our newsletter). outstanding presentation by Ron Silver hosted a discussion with Secretary of The Queen’s Bench Annual Holiday entitled “A Celebration of the Freedom State Kate Brown, who spoke about her Luncheon honoring women judges will Riders: The 50th Anniversary.” Ron, the career, her election, and her experiences take place on Dec. 13 in downtown Port- chief of the Civil Division of the US At- in elected office. Chapter contact: Lorie land. You can buy tickets and RSVP online torney’s Office for Oregon, discussed the Harris Hancock, lorie@harrishancock. at www.owlsqueensbench.org/holiday- Freedom Rides of 1961, a series of bus and com. luncheon.html. Chapter contact: Christine train rides taken by courageous individu- Coers-Mitchell, [email protected]. Clackamas Women Lawyers. On July 16, als into the Deep South to bring national the chapter’s summer picnic took place attention to state-enforced segregation Rebecca J. Bloom Chapter (Umatilla and at Upper George Rogers Park in Lake and hatred. The Freedom Riders, who Morrow Counties). The chapter meets Oswego. Unfortunately, it was one of helped create the momentum that culmi- monthly for lunch at El Charrito in Pend- those rainy summer days, so there was not nated in the enactment of the civil rights leton. Chapter contact: Sally Anderson- a large turn-out; that, however, enabled statutes of the 1960s, were celebrated this Hansell, [email protected]. everyone who was there to spend some year in Chicago and Mississippi. Rogue Women Lawyers. Rogue Women quality time together. The chapter hosted On Sept. 20, Shannon Raye Martinez, Lawyers met in June for a barbeque an ethics CLE on Sept. 13 at the Clackamas the first female shareholder of Saalfeld at chapter member Debbie Vincent’s County Courthouse. Paul Neese, assistant Griggs, spoke about her experience tran- gorgeous home. Chapter officers are general counsel at the Oregon State Bar, sitioning from associate to shareholder. Jamie Hazlett, president; Staci Palin, was the presenter. Chapter contact: Sue She offered tips on navigating client president-elect; and Lisa Greif, trea- Lain, sue@hohbachlawfirm.com. networking situations and collaborating surer. Chapter contact: Jamie Hazlett, with colleagues. Chapter contact: Erin Josephine County Women Lawyers. JCWL [email protected]. Dawson, [email protected]. continues to meet on the first Thursday of Washington County Women Lawyers. the month for lunch and conversation at Queen’s Bench (Portland). The Queen’s Although the chapter is on hiatus, OWLS the Bistro in Grants Pass. Chapter contact: Bench annual summer picnic was held Executive Director Linda Tomassi has re- Victory Walker, [email protected]. on August 28 at Sellwood Park. There cently talked with OWLS members about were games for kids, a face painter, and Lane County Women Lawyers. The efforts to offer programs and events to prizes—great fun for the entire family! chapter co-sponsored an OWLSNet women lawyers in Washington County. Laura Coyle, executive director of event on Sept. 22 [see story on page 6]. Stay tuned for developments. Emerge Oregon, spoke at the chapter’s LCWL will sponsor an all-day access-to- monthly luncheon on Sept. 13. The speak- Hon. Jill Tanner is the presiding magis- justice/ethics/child abuse reporting CLE on er at the Oct. 11 luncheon was former trate of the Oregon Tax Court. Nov. 18. Chapter contact: Kamala Shugar, [email protected]. Linn-Benton Women Lawyers. In June, Breast Friends is Helping Women LBWL members attended and partici- Survive the Trauma of Cancer... pated in the Linn-Benton Bar Association softball game and barbecue. Linn County won 12–7. In July, LBWL met for its regu- lar dinner social at Sybaris Restaurant in Breast Friends is hosting an Albany. Members expressed interest in connecting with students from Oregon Open House State University’s Pre-Law Society for Nov 10, 2011 3pm-7pm mentorship and job shadowing. In Au- gust, LBWL held its regular luncheon at RSVP by Nov 5th so All are welcome Block 15 in Corvallis. Chapter contact: we have enough food 503-598-8048 Fay Stetz-Waters, faystetzwaters@ & beverage for all www.breastfriends.org gmail.com.

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Fall 2011 Printed on recycled paper Photo by Cathryn Bowie Two all-women panels of the Oregon Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in July. All-women panels have been rare on the court. Pictured here is the panel on July 20, comprising, from left, Judge Rebecca Duncan, Judge Darleen Ortega, and Senior Judge Ellen Rosenblum. The other panel, which included Judge rather than Judge Duncan, heard arguments on July 14. OWLS Dragonflies Enjoy a Spirited Season By Nancy Mensch he OWLS Dragonflies dragon boat Our race season continued with the Although we’re done competing for team wrapped up its season on 2011 Portland Dragon Boat Race on the year, the Dragonflies will continue TOctober 2. With co-Captains Val- September 10 and 11. The Portland Race to paddle together through the winter erie Athena Tomassi and Eleanor DuBay is one of the largest dragon boat compe- to prepare for next season. We are also leading us, Coach Laura Ricker paddling titions in the Northwest, with 75 teams actively recruiting new members. If you us (if you’ll pardon the pun) into shape, participating, including 30 women’s are looking for a great way to exercise, and tiller Ali Greene always steering us teams. We faced our fiercest competition expand your social and professional true, we had a great run on the water of the season in the Portland Race, pad- network, or create some new lifelong this year. dling through the choppy and windswept friendships and memories, please join us! The Dragonflies competed in four waters of the Willamette River during For more information, please contact the races in 2011. Our first competition took some of the hottest weather of the year. author or our new co-captains, Eleanor place on May 14 at the Rainier Dragon After two days in the boats, we placed DuBay and Holly Martin, or visit our web- Boat Festival in Tacoma, Washington. 14th, a very respectable finish. site, www.owlsdragonflies.org. Paddling on rough water against 17 We finished our season at the 20th An- Of course, this season would not have other women’s teams, we finished in an nual Komen Portland Race for the Cure been possible without the generosity of impressive fourth place. on October 2. Although technically a our corporate sponsors: Cable Huston We competed next at the Kent Cornu- competition, the Komen Race is primarily Benedict Haagensen & Lloyd; Farleigh copia Days Dragon Boat Races on Lake a way for the local dragon boat teams Wada Witt; Yates, Matthews & Eaton; Meridian in Washington on July 9. Beau- to raise funds and awareness for the Weber Gunn; Wyse Kadish; Beth Allen tiful weather, smooth water, and great fight against breast cancer. We came in Law; Oregon Private Investigators Con- paddling as a team made for a memorable third out of five women’s teams, losing sortium; and of course, Oregon Women race. We had a depleted roster of 18 pad- to the winner by less than one minute Lawyers. We thank them all for their dlers (normally we have 20 paddlers for and improving our best time by nearly support and hope they will continue to a race) and collided with another boat ten seconds over last year. For us, the support us next season. during our second heat of the day, but Komen Race was a great finish to another we nearly made it to the finals, finishing successful season. Nancy Mensch is an associate at Wyse fifth out of 23 women’s teams. Kadish in Portland.

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