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Published Quarterly by Oregon Women Lawyers Volume 26, No. 1 Winter 2015 26 years of breaking barriers Queen’s Bench Honors Women Judges 1989 -2015 By Joanna Robinson or the 24th consecutive year, Queen’s of women Bench, the OWLS chapter in Portland, hon- and mi- ored Oregon women judges at its annual norities, President F Kendra Matthews Queen’s Bench Holiday Luncheon, which took not just at place on December 9 at the Sentinel Hotel in the judi- Vice President, President-Elect Elizabeth Tedesco Milesnick Portland and featured the Honorable Adrienne cial level, Secretary Nelson of the Multnomah County Circuit Court but across Angela Franco Lucero as keynote speaker. the broad Treasurer A string duet played beautifully as the festive spectrum Laura Craska Cooper tables throughout the ballroom were filled. In at- of legal Historian tendance were many women judges from federal service. Amber Hollister and state courts, each of whom was recognized Empha- Photo: Dreams in Bloom Photography Board Members and shown appreciation for contributing to the sizing the Hon. Jill Tanner (left) and Hon. Allison Boomer Donna Maddux at the luncheon Hon. Frances Burge advancement of women in the judiciary. need for Megan Burgess Mary Dougherty, the outgoing president of diversity in law, Judge Nelson urged each of us Maya Crawford Queen’s Bench, summarized the chapter’s ac- to attempt to tell ourselves a “new story,” one Dana Forman Kristina Holm tivities and accomplishments over the past year that would unwind dominant patterns in our Susan Bradley Krant and presented its $500 donation to Multnomah lives and allow us to create an atmosphere in Katharine Lozano County CourtCare to the CourtCare chair, Amy which we value those of diverse backgrounds Banafsheh Violet Nazari Jennifer Nicholls Angel. OWLS President Kendra Matthews an- with genuine respect. Hon. Julia Philbrook nounced the recipients of the 2015 Justice Betty Judge Nelson recounted times in her own life Kristin Sterling Roberts and Judge Mercedes Deiz Awards, both when, to prove her worth, she had to overcome Val Tomasi Gloria Trainor of whom received enthusiastic applause from the the traditional thinking of others. She spoke Hon. Youlee You audience. [Please see story on page 7.] persuasively about how women lawyers and Past Presidents Judge Nelson delivered a memorable speech judges continue to usher in a new tone in law, Kathleen Rastetter about the importance of communication and and she praised those who, through difficulties Megan Livermore Heather L. Weigler inclusion as part of our efforts to support and to excellence, have been expanding the range Concetta Schwesinger encourage women in the legal profession. of appreciation for women who contribute to a Gwyneth McAlpine She reminded us of the importance of seeking more diverse legal profession. Heather Van Meter Laura Caldera Taylor to unravel our own conventional thinking so as Joanna Robinson is a staff attorney at Stoll Berne Kellie Johnson to appreciate the need for greater inclusivity in Portland. Norma S. Freitas Kate A. Wilkinson Jennifer K. De Wald Lost Generation OWLS Members Try Solo Practice Sarah J. Crooks Elizabeth Schwartz By Megan Lemire Lori E. Deveny Debra Pilcher Velure any OWLS members who graduated from law school from 2008 to 2013 found themselves Marilyn E. Litzenberger between a rock and a hard place. With few associate positions available and no other op- Teresa M. Kraemer portunities knocking at their doors, hanging out a shingle seemed to be the most viable Patricia L. Heatherman M Julie Levie Caron solution to their dismal employment prospects. This installment in our series about the “lost gen- Phylis Chadwell Myles eration” (people who graduated from law school from 2008 to 2013) briefly describes the stories Helle Rode Diana Craine of three resilient OWLS members who started solo practices. (Their names have been changed to Kathryn M. Ricciardelli protect anonymity.) Agnes Sowle Maia thought that graduating from her specialized school would guarantee her a public interest Katherine H. O’Neil position. Judith attended law school to launch her second career. Yvette had always dreamed of Executive Director practicing law to help ordinary people. Each has ventured out as a solo practitioner coming from a Linda Tomassi, 503.841.5758 [email protected] different background and having different goals. Despite their differences, they have had remark- Editor: Elise Gautier ably similar results. [email protected] Maia always envisioned a professional degree as her “golden ticket,” and she chose her law school www.oregonwomenlawyers.org Continued on page 12

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 1 WINTER 2015 President’s Message Legal Perspectives on Eliminating ccord- move on every goal immediately. But—as ing to we all know—a key to success with any Discrimination Against Aa re- New Year’s resolution is to be realistic. Women: Free CLE cent Marist OWLS simply does not have the resources Tues., Jan. 20, in Portland poll, 44% of to tackle everything at once. Accord- adult Ameri- ingly, the board and staff are working WLS, the Oregon State Bar Interna- cans expected on developing realistic timelines to begin Otional Section, and others will pres- to make a implementing each goal. ent a CLE on eliminating discrimination New Year’s Here are just a few of the projects against women on Tuesday, January 20, resolution for we have planned for 2015: To advance from 3 to 5 p.m. at the offices of Miller 2015. Goal (1), OWLS hopes to create a member- Nash Graham & Dunn, 111 SW 5th Ave., Kendra M. Matthews Due in large accessible database of “OWLS approved” Suite 3400, Portland. Application is be- part to the workplace practices and policies. To resolve of our immediate past president, advance Goal (2), we hope to launch ing made for two CLE credits. We’ve Kathi Rastetter, Oregon Women Lawyers a working parents committee to pro- just learned that all the seats have been enters 2015 with its own set of “New vide programming, peer support, and reserved. To get on the waiting list, send Year’s Resolutions.” Focusing on OWLS’ resources to our parent members. To email to Sandy Hanson, at sandy.hanson@ mission and the results of our 2014 mem- advance Goal (3), we are committed to millernash.com. bership survey, the OWLS Board of Direc- developing a better system to connect The international Convention on the tors has worked with Jennifer Lewin, an potential volunteers to actual volunteer Elimination of all forms of Discrimination outstanding strategic planner from the opportunities within OWLS. Additionally, Against Women (CEDAW) was signed American Bar Association’s bar services we are undertaking a review of the scope, by U.S. President Jimmy Carter in 1980, division, to create a concrete vision, list charge, and volunteer experience for but the Senate never ratified it. Yet 188 of priorities, and three-year action plan each of our standing committees. While other nations have. To seek to accomplish for OWLS. that last task technically falls under the Senate ratification, the Committee on OWLS has identified four broad goals Goal (4) umbrella, we believe that like in the plan: (1) continue to work to most infrastructure improvements, it will the Status of Women New York engaged transform legal institutions and their advance all four goals. the support of the Women’s Intercultural practices to ensure that women and Again, that is just a sampling of our Network and the San Francisco Depart- minority lawyers have equal opportunity 2015 goals; there are many more. If you ment on the Status of Women to create for success; (2) continue to discover and are interested in being a part of these a national campaign to get 100 cities develop phenomenal women and mi- improvement efforts, please let us know. to adopt the Convention’s principles as nority lawyers and leaders; (3) increase (Though communication with potential part of their municipal laws. Portland, in OWLS membership and more effectively volunteers is an area in need of improve- effect, adopted the Convention in 2001, engage OWLS volunteers; and (4) ensure ment, we’ll do our level best to have and Oregon, of course, recently added that OWLS has the infrastructure and someone from the staff or board follow an Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to its resources it needs to effectively carry up with potential volunteers in relatively constitution. [See story on page 5.] out its mission. short order.) Oregon lawyer Judy Henry, on behalf We are proud of all the hard work our Predictably, perhaps even inevitably, volunteers and staff already engage in, most New Year’s resolutions fall by the of the International Action Network for on a consistent basis, to advance each of wayside within a few months. By tying Gender Equality & Law, has organized those broad goals. Under the umbrella OWLS’ “resolutions” to our mission and and will moderate this free CLE discuss- of each goal, however, there are several our members’ interests, writing them ing CEDAW and Portland’s and Oregon’s areas for improvement: We need to in- down in a strategic plan, and being actions in support of CEDAW’s concepts. crease our efforts on pay equity issues. practical about the timeline for complet- Portland lawyer Chris Helmer, whose We need to strengthen our presence, ing them, OWLS is, I believe, on track to practice focuses on international law, will support, and programming across the keep its resolutions, which should make make a presentation on CEDAW. Portland state. We need to engage and assist our this year an exciting time of growth and Commissioner Nick Fish will speak about more seasoned members. We need to improvement for the organization. I look municipal ordinance 23.10.010, Portland’s increase our collaborative efforts with forward to being a part of OWLS in 2015; civil rights ordinance, addressing the minority bar associations and the OWLS I hope you do too. ordinance’s effect on governance. Leann Foundation. The list goes on. All the Happy New Year! goals in our new strategic plan repre- Littrell-Dilorenzo, the leader of VoteERA. sent meaningful ways to improve the org and the primary force behind Or- organization and advance our mission. egon’s adoption of the ERA, will discuss And, having articulated them, each of that new constitutional amendment, the the goals feels overdue. Kendra M. Matthews process to get it passed, and what changes The temptation, of course, is to try to President, Oregon Women Lawyers to expect from its passage. 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 WINTER 2015 OWLS Membership Survey Provides Insight for OWLS By Kathleen Rastetter ime management guru Alan achieve positions of leadership in the • Providing affordable programs that Lakein said that “planning is profession, and creating a network of reach a wide audience Tbringing the future into the pres- support and mentoring for women and • Supporting attorneys at each stage ent so that you can do something about minority lawyers. of their careers, including program- it now.” OWLS recently conducted a Newer lawyers (zero to ten years ming geared toward new lawyers membership survey as part of its strategic in practice), unsurprisingly, expressed and lawyers in transition planning project. The response rate was greater interest in accessing resources to • Addressing time pressures and life- 16%, which is considered a good return. advance their careers. The most seasoned balance issues Nearly half the respondents (48%) work in attorneys (21 years or more in the profes- • Improving outreach to members a law firm, 16% are employed by courts, sion) placed a greater emphasis on OWLS’ across the state and 9% work elsewhere in government. advocacy role and the part of the OWLS • Adapting to a changing legal profes- The OWLS work identified as most im- mission that focuses on the advancement sion portant includes helping women lawyers of minority lawyers. • Educating the entire legal commu- Many respondents were not aware of nity about the implicit biases that the free brown-bag-by-phone CLEs, the hold back women and minorities in OWLS Board contract attorney reference service, or the profession Seeks Candidates other leadership and career development As Mr. Lakein also said, “failing to programs offered by OWLS. plan is planning to fail.” Thanks to the Please see story on page 16. The survey identified the following valuable input of its members, OWLS is challenges for OWLS: planning to meet the challenges ahead • Addressing pay equity (74% of the to better serve its members and the com- Join OWLS for CLE respondents said they were “very munity. Thanks to all who participated concerned” about it) in the survey. Please continue to share Credit in England • Increasing OWLS’ diversity and mem- any thoughts you have on these matters “I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s bership, especially of men with OWLS. on my list.” —Susan Sontag • Addressing the recruitment and Kathleen Rastetter, senior counsel for retention of women and minority oin OWLS September 6–14, 2015, to Clackamas County, is OWLS’ immediate lawyers past president. Jcelebrate the 800th anniversary of the Magna Carta in England. Revisiting some of the same haunts from OWLS’ trip in 1997, travelers will stay at Lucy Cavendish College in Cambridge. OWLS will apply for six Oregon MCLE credit hours, with topics including British legal history, the history of the Magna Carta, and nuts and bolts of modern law practice in the UK. The trip also includes the following: • Half-day escorted walking tour of Cambridge • Full-day private coach tour of the Suffolk Wool Towns, with their picturesque half-timbered cottages and guildhalls • Full-day private tour of “Legal Lon- MOCK JURY SERVICES don,” with coach transfers from Cambridge • Evening reception at the Law Society of London • Free time to explore A $500 non-refundable deposit is due on March 16, with final payment of $1,495 due June 1. Airfare is not included. Flights (coach) on Delta Air Lines leave September 6 from Portland through Seattle, returning on September 14, and are currently about $1,500. For more information, please contact Diane Rynerson at OWLS, at diane@ oregonwomenlawyers.org.

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 3 WINTER 2015 Upcoming Events Corvallis, Weds., Jan. 21, 11:30 a.m. cards and bring a friend! RSVP here. Portland, Tues., Feb. 10 Linn-Benton Women Lawyers Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch, Sada Restaurant Country Financial, for making this a no- Queen’s Bench Luncheon 151 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis cost event. The Sentinel Hotel, 614 SW 11th Ave. RSVP to Keri Smith by January 19. Portland, Thurs., Jan. 29, 5:30 p.m. Featuring John Haines, executive direc- tor of Mercy Corps Northwest (MCNW), Salem, Weds., Jan. 21, 5:15 to 7 p.m. OWLSNet Networking who will speak about MCNW’s mission OWLSNet Networking “Brand You: How to Brand Yourself in and vision of working together to build “Lean Whatever Way You Want: Business” featuring Linda Jeo Zerba, more just, productive, and resilient com- Building Your Career Your Way,” Strategic Sherpa at Big Squirrel munities in the Pacific Northwest. He featuring Aimee Levens Hotel Monaco, 506 SW Washington St. will also talk about MCNW’s community Amadeus Restaurant Alder Room, Portland projects in Multnomah County. 135 Liberty St., Salem In today’s market, it has become Join Oregon Women Lawyers and harder and harder to break through the Portland, Fri., Feb. 13, 1:30 to 6 p.m. female professionals of the Willamette increasingly cluttered and competitive Betty Roberts Portrait Unveiling Valley on January 21 for a winter network- marketplace to stand out. “Brand You” and Program, “Portraits of ing event featuring writer and owner of will give you some tips on how to apply Possibilities: Women at Work” Imprint PDX Aimee Levens, presenting the rules of branding to create a standout Honoring an Oregon Trailblazer “Lean Whatever Way You Want: Building brand for yourself, so you don’t get lost Mark O. Hatfield U.S. District Courthouse, Your Career Your Way.” in the crowd. “Brand You” will teach you 1000 SW 3rd Ave., Portland As both a recruiting consultant and how to shine. Space is limited, please register here. career coach, Aimee champions employers Big Squirrel works with clients of all $10 registration; free for students. seeking talent and talent seeking choices. shapes and sizes to launch new products She regularly contributes to blogs, such and services, reposition brands, or create Lake Oswego, Weds., Feb. 18 as Mac’s List and Silicon Florist, aimed at internal alignment. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. connecting people with opportunities. Appetizers will be provided. No-host Clackamas Women Lawyers’ Meet Appetizers will be provided. No-host bar. No cost. Bring your business cards the Author Event, featuring best- bar. No cost. Remember your business and a friend. RSVP here. selling author Whitney Otto Lake Oswego Country Club 20 Iron Mountain Blvd., Lake Oswego Whitney Otto is the author of five novels: Eight Girls Taking Pictures; How to Make an American Quilt (nominated for the LA Times Seidenbaum Award and adapted into a feature film produced by Steven Spielberg); Now You See Her (nominated for an Oregon Book Award and optioned for film); The Passion Dream Book (an LA Times bestseller, optioned for a film, and anOregonian Book Club selection); and A Collection of Beauties at the Height of Their Popularity. Portland, Weds., Mar. 4, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Queen’s Bench and the Women’s Law Caucus of Lewis & Clark Law School Mixer Lane Powell, 601 SW 2nd Ave., Suite 2100 Queen’s Bench and the Women’s Law Caucus of Lewis & Clark Law School invite attorneys and Lewis & Clark law students to an informal networking mixer. Hors Molly Jo Mullen d’oeuvres and beverages will be provided. All interested students and attorneys are welcome to attend. This reception offers 503.595.7802 Lewis & Clark law students an excellent 24 years civil and criminal trial experience. [email protected] opportunity to meet and interact infor- mally with judges and attorneys. Continued on page 5

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 4 WINTER 2015 Oregon Puts Equal Rights Amendment in Its Constitution By Victoria Blachly ailing through to victory in Novem- year since ber 2014 with a 78.6% YES vote in 1923. It has SMultnomah County and a 64.3% been passed overall vote, Oregon Ballot Measure 89 in Congress added to the Oregon Constitution an only once—in Equal Rights Amendment (ERA): the 1970s— “Equality of rights under the law shall but then it not be denied or abridged by the State fell three of Oregon or by any political subdivision states short in this state on account of sex.” of the num- The justices’ letter concluded with ber needed The ERA, adopted through the initia- another reference to the measure’s to ratify the tive system after efforts in the Oregon detractors: “[T]hey are mistaken to op- amendment Victoria Blachly legislature stalled out, grants explicit pose passage of the Oregon ERA. We by the deadline. equality in the Oregon Constitution. We believe that passage of the Oregon ERA Voting to amend the Oregon Constitu- now have established state policy at the will acknowledge the contributions and tion to guarantee equal rights for women highest level providing that all people, importance of more than 50% of our citi- in 2014 was a clear statement that all regardless of their biological differences, zens by finally providing women express people deserve equal rights in Oregon. can have full equality under the law. recognition in our state’s most important And that message provides momentum Measure 89 was publicly supported document, its constitution.” for women’s equality in the U.S. Consti- by many people in the legal community, With the Oregon ERA’s passage, no tution by encouraging all those who are elected officials in Oregon, and communi- longer will the 1,979,633 women and girls still working on the federal ERA to follow ty leaders. Four former Oregon Supreme who make up the majority of Oregon’s Oregon’s lead. Court justices took the extraordinary population be vulnerable to the prospect Congratulations to Oregon for renew- step of writing an open letter in favor of caselaw rolling back at some point. This ing the national ERA conversation. When of Measure 89 to debunk several argu- is a wonderful advancement. speaking in Portland last year, Hillary ments made by detractors. The June 2014 The United States Constitution, how- Clinton, the former first lady, New York letter was signed by former Chief Justice ever, does not adequately protect senator, and secretary of state, said that Paul De Muniz and former Justices W. women, and so there is still work to be “a debate in Oregon about equal rights Michael Gillette, Richard William Riggs, done. “Certainly the Constitution does might spread beyond the state’s borders.” and George Van Hoomissen. It made clear not require discrimination on the basis of Here’s to hoping that the ERA’s wings that women did not have the strongest sex. The only issue is whether it prohibits spread across the country to our nation’s possible protection in the Oregon Con- it. It doesn’t,” said U.S. Supreme Court capital, where a federal ERA should— stitution. The letter said, “[N]o current Justice Antonin Scalia in 2010. finally—be passed. All of us deserve to provision in the Constitution expressly Alice Paul and Crystal Eastman first see express equality in the United States provides those protections. Instead, proposed a federal Equal Rights Amend- Constitution. the protections available to women are ment in 1923, intended to amend the U.S. present as a result of caselaw. . . . The ERA Constitution and provide equal rights Victoria Blachly, a former member of would remove the biological differences for women. Yet here we are, 92 years VoteERA’s advisory board, is a trust and exception.” That is why the ERA will later, and we still do not have an ERA in estate litigator at Samuels Yoelin Kantor ensure that women ultimately have full the U.S. Constitution. A federal ERA has in Portland. She’s the first female equity equality. been introduced in Congress every single partner in the firm’s 88-year history.

Upcoming Events continued from page 4 Portland, Tues., March 10 Portland, Fri., March 13, about the mission of All Hands Raised and 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Social; 7 p.m. Dinner the successes and challenges of bring- Queen’s Bench Luncheon 2015 Roberts-Deiz Awards Dinner ing diverse perspectives and members The Sentinel Hotel, 614 SW 11th Ave. The Nines Hotel Ballroom of the community together to align the community with the goal of improving Featuring Liz Field of the Nonprofit As- 525 SW Morrison St., Portland educational outcomes for children and sociation of Oregon, who will discuss her Tickets are $90. This dinner will sell youth in Portland and Multnomah County experience serving as an interim executive out. Title Sponsor: Keating Jones Hughes. from cradle to career. director for Oregon nonprofits and the importance of volunteer board service. Portland, Tues., April 14 Salem, Friday, May 8 She will also facilitate a discussion among 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mary Leonard Law Society attendees about their experiences with Queen’s Bench Luncheon Casino Night nonprofits and answer questions about The Sentinel Hotel, 614 SW 11th Ave. serving on nonprofit boards and other Featuring Dan Ryan, chief executive of- Portland, Friday, Oct. 16 volunteer activities. ficer of All Hands Raised, who will speak OWLS’ Fall CLE

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 5 WINTER 2015 OWLS Holds OWLS Chapter Leadership Summit By Katharine von Ter Stegge he first OWLS Chapter Leader- ship Summit took place before Tthe annual OWLS Fall CLE on September 26. The event was hosted by Queen’s Bench, the OWLS chapter in Portland, and generously sponsored by the OWLS Foundation. Board members of OWLS chapters around the state at- tended, as did current and former OWLS board members and members of the OWLS Foundation. The goal of the summit was to bring At the summit (left to right): Mary Dougherty, immediate past president of Queen’s Bench and summit co-organizer; Cadence Whiteley, Joan Seitz Law Society, Roseburg; together OWLS leaders from around the Karen Nashiwa, Queen’s Bench; Debra Velure, Lane County Women Lawyers state to share success stories and discuss strategies for building on past successes in leadership conferences. Charitable Activities Section of the Or- going forward. Thirty-five OWLS leaders Stacie Beckerman described the long- egon Department of Justice, discussed enjoyed lunch at the summit while hear- standing success of the Queen’s Bench fiduciary duties of board members and ing presentations on successful chapter monthly lunch speaker series and the best financial practices for nonprofit events, chapter governance issues, and annual holiday lunch honoring women organizations. Mary Dougherty, then other relevant topics. judges. Talia Stoessel spoke about the president of Queen’s Bench, talked about Kendra Matthews, current OWLS Clackamas Women Lawyers wine tour, effective leadership for chapters and president, described the OWLS resources book club, and annual holiday charity strategic planning. Given the success of available to the chapters. Lori E. Deveny, fundraiser. Laura Craska Cooper spoke this inaugural event, planning for the current OWLS Foundation president, about Cascade Women Lawyers’ success next OWLS Chapter Leadership Summit spoke about Foundation’s mission and with social media and the strategies the has already begun. the various grants the Foundation offers chapter has employed to keep its events for law students, single parents study- at no cost or low cost, so people of all Kate von Ter Stegge, a senior assistant ing for the bar, and practicing lawyers income levels can attend. county attorney for Multnomah County, experiencing financial difficulties due to Heather Weigler, past OWLS president serves on the OWLS Foundation Board medical hardship or seeking to participate and an assistant attorney general in the of Directors.

For more information about OWLS chapters and activities, please visit www.oregonwomenlawyers.org.

Rising Female Membership in Oregon State Bar By Rachel Lynn Hull he OWLS 25th anniversary recep- the legal profession in Oregon record that is also growing. In 1989, 10% of federal tion in September highlighted 30 women attorneys attended the first and state judges in Oregon were women; Tthe growing number of female meeting of Queen’s Bench in 1948, and today that number is 40%. attorneys in Oregon. Today, there are a 1959 article estimated that 100 women According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor 7,064 female members of the Oregon total had been admitted to the Oregon Statistics, women make up 31% of law- State Bar (OSB), with 5,294 female at- bar since 1886, with approximately two yers nationwide. Similarly, 24% of dentists torneys in Oregon and 1,770 admitted dozen practicing in 1959. As late as 1970, and 35% of physicians are women. Wom- members outside of Oregon. These the legal profession in the United States en now make up the majority of some women represent just over 36% of the was only 3% women. historically male professions, including Oregon State Bar’s total membership. In 1989, founding OWLS members psychologists (72%), pharmacists (53%), Exact historical figures for the female assisted the OSB with the first ac- and accountants (61%). Approximately membership of the bar are not easily curate count of female attorneys in 70% of women with children under the found. The Oregon State Bar was estab- Oregon—1,802, or 20% of total bar mem- age of 18 are labor force participants— lished in 1890, but it didn’t start tracking bership. By 1994 the total had grown persons of working age who are either attorneys by gender until almost 100 to 25%, rising to 31% in 2004 and 36% working or looking for work. Overall years later. The first female lawyer was ad- today. Though women drop out of the labor force participation rates are cur- mitted to practice in Oregon in 1886, but profession at a higher rate than men, this rently 57% for women and 70% for men. afterward the number grew by just “one percentage should continue to increase. Rachel Lynn Hull is a privacy attorney to two per year” according to the book Last year women made up almost half for the Bonneville Power Administra- Serving Justice: A History of the Oregon of law school graduates nationwide. tion. She became an Oregon State Bar State Bar, 1890–2000. Articles covering The number of women in the judiciary statistic in 2008.

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 6 WINTER 2015 Jane Paulson and Liani Reeves Will Be Honored at Roberts-Deiz Awards Dinner on March 13 By Brie Bridegum ortland trial lawyer Jane Paulson has been selected to receive the P2015 Justice Betty Roberts Award for the promotion of women in the law and the community. Liani Reeves, general counsel to Governor John Kitzhaber, will receive the Judge Mercedes Deiz Award for the promotion of minorities in the law and the community. The award recipi- ents will be honored at the 23rd annual Roberts-Deiz Awards Dinner on Friday, March 13, at the Nines Hotel in Portland. Jane Paulson is one of Oregon’s most respected trial attorneys. She began her career by clerking for Judge James M. Burns in Portland. She then entered LLC Photo by Dreams in Bloom Photography, private practice. Jane ultimately focused At the Queen’s Bench Holiday Luncheon on December 9 (from left): Liani Reeves, Judge Adrienne Nelson, Jane Paulson on plaintiff’s work, particularly personal injury and medical malpractice. with college women and teenagers and appointed (with Liani’s advice and coun- Jane’s skills have been recognized by teaches them the importance of advocat- sel) 12 judges of diverse ethnic and racial numerous organizations. She was the ing for themselves. Jane is also routinely backgrounds and sexual orientations. fifth Oregon woman admitted into the praised for the guidance and support that Liani’s leadership and influence extends prestigious American College of Trial she offers young members of the GLBTQ far beyond Salem. She has been involved Lawyers. She is routinely listed as one of community. in several bar and professional organiza- the Best Lawyers in America and as an “The enthusiasm and willingness she tions. She is president-elect of the Oregon Oregon Super Lawyer. She has also been brings to helping other lawyers succeed Asian Pacific American Bar Association, named one of Portland’s Best Lawyers in is remarkable and an invaluable gift to and she has been involved in its profes- Portland Monthly magazine. those who benefit from her experience sional pipeline series to increase minority Despite all her professional success, and knowledge,” said one of Jane’s representation in leadership positions. Jane is routinely praised for her humble supporters. Liani has also chaired the Oregon State and accessible personality. One attorney And by all accounts, the pool of those Bar’s advisory committee on diversity and noted that, like Justice Roberts, Jane has benefitting from Jane’s experience and inclusion, and she has chaired both the made outstanding contributions to our knowledge is vast and varied. OWLS is Oregon Minority Lawyers Association and community with “warmth, humor, and honored to present the Justice Betty Opportunities for Lawyers in Oregon. kindness.” Another community leader Roberts Award to Jane Paulson. Liani has especially won praise for her called Jane “down-to-earth and ap- Liani Reeves, Governor Kitzhaber’s recent efforts with the Oregon Minority proachable.” Still another commented chief legal advisor, will receive the 2015 Lawyers Association. In 2013, she spear- that Jane’s “enthusiasm for her work is Judge Mercedes Deiz Award for her many headed the formation of the IMAGE infectious.” significant contributions to promoting Program. “IMAGE” stands for “Inspiring Jane has harnessed that infectious en- and retaining minority lawyers in Oregon. Minority Attorneys Towards Growth and thusiasm to encourage positive structural Liani began her career as an honors Excellence.” The innovative program is change. She has served as president and attorney with the Oregon Department geared toward recruiting and retaining on the board of governors of the Oregon of Justice. She ultimately rose through diverse attorneys within their first three Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA). In those the department to become deputy chief years of practice. roles, Jane worked hard to improve the trial counsel. “The IMAGE program filled an enor- gender balance of the organization’s In 2011, Liani was hired for the highly mous gap in supporting new attorneys leadership. Under Jane’s influence, one visible and influential position of general of color in the Oregon State Bar,” said OTLA member noted, “the ratio improved counsel to Governor Kitzhaber. As general one lawyer involved with the program. to the point that women comprised half counsel, Liani advises the governor on A public official wrote that Liani’s “work of the OTLA board.” government ethics issues, public records with IMAGE is consistent with her track Jane is a proactive mentor. She has and meetings laws, contracts and bonds, record for identifying a need and taking organized and hosted regular lunches and tribal matters, and she reviews all concrete action to fill that need.” at her firm to discuss topics related to legislation before the governor signs it. Liani’s track record of accomplishments Sheryl Sandberg’s book Lean In. Jane At Governor Kitzhaber’s direction, Liani is impressive, but it is in her work with is also an active member of Portland has also greatly influenced the diversity individuals that she truly inspires and State University’s Center for Women’s of Oregon’s judicial appointments. In the connects. One writer noted that “Liani Leadership, where she regularly works last three years, Governor Kitzhaber has Continued on page 9

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 7 WINTER 2015 Judge Graber Speaks at Mary Leonard Luncheon By Debra Cohen Maryanov alem area lawyers and judges gath- look like. Plan what kind of lawyer ered at the historic Mission Mill you want to become, including the SDye House on October 15 for the function, size, and location of a Mary Leonard Law Society’s annual New practice that uniquely reflects you. Admittee Luncheon. Mary Leonard Presi- 2. Start with a solid foundation. dent Maureen McGee welcomed 16 new Build on your legal education with admittees and encouraged them to take ongoing advice and insight from advantage of the opportunity to network professors and career services. Do with the event’s featured speaker, the not neglect family and friends. Honorable Susan P. Graber, Ninth Circuit Ground yourself with community Court of Appeals, as well as members of involvement. the local bar and judges from the Marion 3. Build in a good neighborhood. Pick County Circuit Court, Oregon Tax Court, your mentors and colleagues with Oregon Court of Appeals, and Oregon care, and choose a place with high Judge Susan P. Graber Supreme Court. Attendees enjoyed a professional standards. lunch of garden salad and pasta while 4. Remember that it takes time to 7. Quality counts. If you cut corners, engaging in small group discussions about build. Be patient. eventually your building will crum- opportunities to gain experience, when 5. It takes a crew to raise a building. ble. Be honest even where others to take risks, and how to recover from Don’t be afraid to ask for help or cannot see. mistakes in their legal practices. embarrassed to accept help. Respect 8. Stay within your budget. There is no Judge Graber presented additional and treat kindly all those who work need to “keep up with the Joneses” food for thought in an apt comparison with and for you. on the latest furniture and technol- of constructing a top-quality building 6. Follow the rules. Find a way to make ogy. Be fiscally responsible in your and establishing a sound and rewarding a living practicing law. Comply dili- professional and personal life. law practice. She offered the following gently with the Code of Professional 9. Make your building accessible. Help 12 tips to new admittees, equally useful Responsibility. Maintain profes- your clients understand the law. Say to lawyers in all stages of their careers: sionalism with courtesy to clients, it as simply as possible. Listen and 1. Decide what your building should colleagues, and the courts. be ready to offer a variety of legal alternatives. Seek win-win solutions. 10. Repair and maintain. Keep up with new developments in the law. Pay attention to details like deadlines and administrative procedures. If you have a problem beyond your capacity, call a professional. 11. Go outside! Do something fun. Pursue a hobby. Get a pet. Make time for your family. Nurture your gifts beyond the law. 12. Don’t be afraid to move if the building no longer suits you, or to remodel when your building is ob- solete. Periodically commit yourself to re-examining your practice. Judge Graber concluded with this advice: Listen to your heart. Do things right, and do the right thing. The luncheon ended with “the fish- Our friend and colleague, Heather Bowman, is now our partner, too. bowl,” a great new tradition borrowed from the Queen’s Bench chapter of OWLS, Heather joined us at Bodyfelt Mount in 2008 and has built her practice by in which attending lawyers dropped their representing individuals and companies in employment, professional liability business cards in a bowl and new admit- and insurance coverage matters. Way to go, Heather! tees were invited to fish one out and make contact for a follow-up networking opportunity over coffee or lunch. Debra Cohen Maryanov serves on the BodyfeltMount.com 503.243.1022 MLLS board and is an assistant attorney general in the Civil Enforcement Division of the Oregon Department of Justice.

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 8 WINTER 2015 How to Make Rain Discussed at OWLS Dinner

he OWLS Career Development and Rainmaking Dinner, now in Tits fifth year, was held on Novem- ber 13 at the Hotel Monaco in Portland. While inclement weather kept a few people away, we had a full house, and a wonderful rainmaking panel, followed by table discussions. Laura Salerno Owens, an attorney with Markowitz Herbold, moderated a panel of women rainmakers represent- From left: Dayna Christian, Shannon Armstrong, Nancy Chafin, Carolyn Walker ing law firms of different sizes. Shannon and said she is proof that you do not. All of non-billable-hour activities that help Armstrong, a shareholder with Markowitz the panelists agreed that we should be build her practice. Herbold; Carolyn Walker, a partner with intentional about the events we attend, Carolyn stressed “doing things I enjoy.” Stoel Rives; Nancy Chafin, a solo practi- and that we must get out and participate. She serves on some boards of directors, tioner; and Dayna Christian, a business With respect to “getting out,” Caro- for causes about which she is passionate. litigator with Immix Law Group, discussed lyn said, “the more you do, the easier it This volunteer service has led to paid their avenues to rainmaking success. gets.” People will become familiar. “Even work. “If you don’t enjoy it, you’re not When asked how the panelists turned though it may be painful, the more you going to be good at it,” she said. rainmaking into a habit, Dayna respond- do it, the less painful it becomes.” Many thanks to Karie Trujillo of Mar- ed that she has four priorities: family, Regarding what specifically worked for kowitz Herbold, who herds the cats that work, community, and personal time. She panelists, Nancy said that since becoming make this event happen each year, and takes these priorities into consideration a solo practitioner, she’s gotten out more, to her firm for co-sponsoring the event. any time she chooses to attend an event. accepted more bar positions, committed Thanks also to the other co-sponsors, Shannon said she wants the broadest pos- herself to events, and followed through Proctor Law and Tomasi Salyer Baroway. sible client base, and she takes leadership even when she’s busy. It gets her “out And a round of applause to the wonder- positions on various committees as a way of the isolation that sometimes happens ful mentors who stuck it out in the icy to attract clients and referrals. Within in a solo practice.” Nancy keeps track weather to offer their sage advice. her firm, she develops opportunities by working with senior partners and finding things she can do to take items off their plates. This makes their lives easier and helps develop her skills. Nancy was asked if you have to be an extrovert to be a successful rainmaker,

Roberts, Deiz Award Recipients continued from page 7 shines brightest through her personal commitment to individual students and new lawyers.” That commitment has been recognized with mentoring awards from both the Willamette and Lewis & Clark law schools. In addition, Liani recently received the inaugural Liani J. Reeves Inspiration Award from the Willamette University College of Law Asian Pacific American Law Student Association. OWLS is honored to present Liani Reeves with the 2015 Judge Mercedes Deiz Award. As one retired judge noted, “Liani Reeves is an inspiration, a visible role model, and one of Oregon’s most effective public servants.”

Brie Bridegum is a litigator at Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt in Portland.

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 9 WINTER 2015 OWLS CLE on Minimum Billable Hour Requirements By Shaun Morgan n October 24, the OWLS leader- leaving that firm, she had concerns that ship committee hosted a CLE in traditional billable hour requirements OPortland titled “The Minimum negatively affected attorney retention. Billable Hour: Friend or Foe?” Moderated Like Dayna, Val implemented an objective by OWLS leadership committee member system in lieu of a traditional minimum Marisa Moneyhun, the CLE featured a billable hour requirement. Management- panel discussion with five management- level attorneys do not have a base salary, level attorneys from Portland-area law and compensation is directly tied to their firms of various sizes. The panelists own production, including a percentage Jim Yocom, Marisa Moneyhun at the CLE engaged in a frank and open discussion of the fee for origination. They also re- of their experiences with minimum bill- ceive bonus compensation for marketing. performance. The firm, however, may able hour requirements. They discussed Associate attorneys, however, do receive tie an associate’s bonus to production. traditional and emerging billing models, a base salary. Val has observed improved Panelist Joel Parker, a shareholder focusing on how these models promote morale at her firm, and she believes that with Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, a efficiency, attorney retention, and work- the system gives attorneys a sense of large Pacific Northwest firm, explained life balance. empowerment and control over their that his firm relies on a more traditional Panelist Dayna Christian of Immix Law own compensation. billable hour system. The firm does not Group has embraced a non-traditional, Panelist Kerry Shepherd of Markowitz have a minimum billable hour require- economic-based billing model. Attorneys Herbold, a medium-sized litigation firm ment, but does have a minimum billable at Dayna’s firm do not receive salaries. in Portland, prefers a more subjective “goal.” In the early 2000s, the firm moved Instead, attorneys receive a percentage of approach to awarding attorney bonuses. away from production-based bonuses in every dollar that they earn for the firm. The firm does not have a set minimum favor of merit-based bonuses. A commit- Thus, the firm ties compensation directly billable hour requirement. Attorneys tee meets annually to evaluate bonuses, to individual production, giving attorneys receive a traditional salary, and bonuses measuring factors such as business devel- a personal incentive to contribute more are decided by committee. Kerry stressed opment, work product, production, and to the firm. The purely economic-based that experienced, managerial attorneys pro bono hours. model does not currently compensate must set aside time to train newer attor- The panelists discussed how minimum attorneys for hours spent marketing, neys. Thus, experienced attorneys need to billable hour requirements contribute to which Dayna would like to change in be willing to sacrifice their own billable attorney morale and retention, issues of the future. Economic-based models may hours for the betterment of the firm. continuing importance to OWLS mem- represent an emerging trend, as clients Panelist Dean Alterman said his small bers. All panelists were satisfied with their demand more direct accounting of the Portland firm, Folawn Alterman & Rich- firm’s system, while acknowledging the fees they are charged. ardson, uses a more traditional billable potential for improvement. The panelists Panelist and OWLS board member hour model. The firm expects attorneys made clear that there is no one-size-fits- Val Tomasi is a founding partner at to record about 2,000 hours a year, with all approach for compensation in the Tomasi Salyer Baroway, a small firm in 1,500 hours directly billable to clients. legal profession. Portland. Val had formerly worked at a Attorneys receive a salary, and bonus Shaun Morgan is an attorney at Rizzo medium-sized firm in Portland, and upon compensation is tied primarily to firm Mattingly Bosworth in Portland. Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation to Make Special Appeal

he Oregon Women Lawyers Foun- join us as we raise much-needed capital dation is excited to announce the to continue awarding financial assistance Tnew Special Appeal fundraiser to those in need. Our committee would that will debut at the Oregon Women like to thank the Oregon Women Lawyers Lawyers Roberts-Deiz Awards Dinner on Board of Directors for collaborating with March 13. The Special Appeal will take us on this new fundraising effort, and we the place of the silent and live auctions, look forward to seeing everyone at the focusing the evening on networking, the Awards Dinner. award recipients, and the four grants The Oregon Women Lawyers Founda- funded by the Foundation. The Special tion, the 501(c)(3) sister organization to OWLS Foundation President Lori E. Deveny Appeal will include a grant recipient’s OWLS, is proud to focus on educating and President-elect Deanna Wray (at left) story, and we will offer varying pledge and supporting women and minorities amounts to respect the attendees’ diverse in order to further their access to and Hardman Medical Support Grant. To levels of giving. participation in the justice system. We learn more about the Foundation, please We are thankful for this opportunity to fund the Armonica Law Student Book visit www.owlsfoundation.org. For more share information about our beneficial Grant, the Vernellia R. Randall Bar Exam information about our Special Appeal, grants that assist women and minorities in Grant, the Justice Betty Roberts Leader- please contact Deanna Wray at wray@ our legal community, and we hope you’ll ship Conference Grant, and the Janis bodyfeltmount.com.

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 10 WINTER 2015 Stacie Beckerman Appointed Federal Magistrate Judge By Heather Weigler tacie Beckerman has wanted to has prepared her to hit the ground run- be a judge since she was about 12 ning in her new job. Syears old. Although in many ways Judge Becker- “I grew up in Iowa, and my family man’s path to becoming a judge looks didn’t travel a lot. But my older sister familiar, she has successfully balanced took me on a trip to DC when I was 12. It career and family. “I want to thank the was one of my first times out of the state. lawyers who took a chance on me and We visited the Supreme Court building allowed me to work flexible hours when and happened to run into Justice Sandra my children were young. I repaid them Day O’Connor. She was like a rock star to with 150 percent effort, all the time. I 12-year-old me, and I wanted to be like want young lawyers to know that they her someday. When I think about what can make family a priority and still suc- Judge Stacie Beckerman first set me on this path, I think back to ceed in the legal profession in Oregon.” that day.” Judge Beckerman credits much of In her free time, Judge Beckerman en- That path has led Beckerman to be- her success to the women lawyers who joys international travel with her husband come Oregon’s newest federal magistrate opened doors before her, as well as and sons. The family has recently visited Panama, Honduras, and Nicaragua, and judge. Her appointment brings a wealth the women who have supervised her her husband and she have traveled to of knowledge and experience to Oregon’s throughout her career. “Working for more than 30 countries together. federal bench. Judge Beckerman, sworn other working moms like Mary Williams, Judge Beckerman is more than happy in on January 5, will be based in Portland. Karin Immergut, and Amanda Marshall to speak to groups who are interested in After graduating from Harvard Law has made a big difference,” Judge Beck- getting to know Oregon’s newest federal School and working briefly at a Wash- erman notes. She wants to find ways to judge. If you’d like to invite her to speak ington, DC, law firm, Beckerman joined support other working parents in her to your organization, you can reach her Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom role as a judge, and she’s already doing at [email protected]. in Boston, and later in northern Califor- that work as a member of the Oregon nia, where she litigated a wide range of State Bar House of Delegates and as the Heather Weigler is an assistant attorney complex civil cases, including employ- secretary of Queen’s Bench, the Portland general in the Charitable Activities Sec- ment and insurance cases and securities chapter of OWLS. tion of the Oregon Department of Justice. class actions. She also litigated several pro bono cases, including federal civil rights and voting rights claims, and she received recognition for her dedication The Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation, to those matters. After years in the trenches of discovery the 501(c)(3) sister organization to OWLS, fights and complex trials, Judge Becker- is proud to focus on educating and man had her first child—and realized that OREGON supporting women and minorities in order the demands that Skadden placed on an to further their access to and participation eighth-year litigation associate were not women in the justice system. compatible with how she wanted to par- LAWYERS ent. When her son turned one, she left We fund the Armonica Law Student Skadden and moved with her family to FOUNDATION Portland. Book Grant, the Vernellia R. Randall Bar Judge Beckerman joined the Oregon Exam Grant, the Justice Betty Roberts Department of Justice as an appellate Leadership Conference Grant, and the lawyer, and her second son arrived soon Janis Hardman Medical Support Grant. thereafter. Her growing family and the commute to Salem prompted her to look To learn more about the Foundation, for a position in Portland with additional our grants, or to donate, please visit flexibility. She accepted a half-time posi- www.owlsfoundation.org. tion as an assistant United States attorney and started out prosecuting white-collar We invite you to join us crime, later prosecuting violent crimes. In at the 2015 Roberts-Deiz 2013, she was promoted to serve as the sex-trafficking crimes coordinator for the Awards Dinner U.S. Attorney’s Office. on Friday, March 13. Her familiarity with federal civil litigation from “both sides of the v.” in numerous practice areas, as well as her in-depth knowledge of criminal practice,

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 11 WINTER 2015 Lost Generation OWLS Members Try Solo Practice continued from page 1 because of its dedication to public interest economy and that she attended law massive student-loan debt. She fully law. At school, she pursued a curriculum school later in life, Judith knew that her intended to obtain an associate posi- that prepared her for a position in public chances of securing an associate position tion so she could pay off her loans in a interest law, and never contemplated go- were slim. Because her first career was timely manner. With clerking experience ing solo. When she graduated, however, successful, she was able to finance her and good grades under her belt, she she found herself competing with Ivy legal education without incurring student eagerly churned out job applications League graduates for the few legal aid loan debt—a seemingly rare feat, she for three months but landed only a few jobs available. Making little progress on notes. During her legal studies, she took interviews and not one job. Often, she her quest to land a legal position, she practice-management classes to prepare never even received a rejection letter. applied for non-legal jobs as well—only her for life as a solo. She also benefitted Feeling that she had little choice, she to find that having a JD on her ésumér from a temporary program at her law hung out her shingle. She did relatively was a major detriment. Feeling that she school that paid for office space for 2013 well and then accepted a job offer from had no other employment options, she graduates to start their own firms. a non-traditional, commissions-based decided to start her solo practice. Despite her best efforts, Judith is strug- firm after practicing as a solo for a little Although Maia had gained experience gling financially as a solo practitioner. more than three months. “People were as a law clerk, she was ill-equipped to She focuses on limiting her overhead impressed when I started my own firm,” hang out her shingle in terms of finances, costs and finding joy in helping people she reflects. administration, and substantive knowl- of limited means, though she admits that To her surprise, even in her associate edge. Without a wealthy benefactor, she she feels a little terrified almost every position, Yvette continues to struggle had to grapple with the harsh reality that day. “Sometimes I feel like I’m going out financially because of her student loan in Oregon it costs $3,000 for an attorney on a limb, but I’ve usually found help” debt. Her loans are in income-based to hand her business card to a member from other attorneys on listserves; the repayment, so she is trying to save for of the public. (At the same time, she is challenge is in areas of the law with a the huge tax bill she will receive when trying to pay off more than $135,000 in dwindling number of attorneys, which her loans are forgiven. [For information student loans.) Maia used the Profes- makes it harder to get guidance. Yet, she on federal student loan forgiveness and sional Liability Fund (PLF) and other bar remains optimistic, knowing that she is in repayment options, visit the OWLS web- resources to help her set up a home of- the process of building her practice, and site at www.oregonwomenlawyers.org/ fice, but she soon realized they were not confident that her marketing efforts will resources/articles.] sufficient. Unfortunately, Maia says, “you yield rewarding opportunities. Although Yvette loves practicing law, cannot matrix people into a mentoring Even so, running her practice at a defi- she says she did not realize that she would relationship” to help with substantive cit month after month takes an emotional have to sacrifice other life choices, such legal questions, at least in part because toll. She has been nearing the point of as owning her own home and having it takes a lot of trust to admit that you covering her fixed monthly expenses, but children. Those are not even options do not know something. PLF dues will set her back this month. for her now, she says, because of her Although she has found a mentor she Overall, she notes, “it’s scary but fun.” Al- debt-to-income ratio. Yvette knew she can trust, Maia says she would not pursue though Judith would do it all over again would have to take out student loans, of a JD again if she had the chance. To the if given a choice, she would advise other course, but she could not envision how extent that she has made progress to- people considering law school to make much her $220,000 debt load would af- ward any of her life goals, such as home sure that they actually want to practice fect her life. She would not encourage ownership, having children, or traveling, law—and not to make a lot of money. others to attend law school because of she says that is solely attributable to her Entering solo practice straight from law the crushing debt and poor job market. spouse, who is gainfully employed. In school is possible, but, she adds, “you To those who already have and cannot fact, Maia has yet to earn minimum wage have to be ready to be poor.” find decent jobs, she offers this advice: after a few years in practice. Practicing law had long been Yvette’s “It’s scary to start your own practice, but Judith, on the other hand, anticipated dream, but she never anticipated the it’s better than doing nothing. . . . Your entering solo practice. Given the poor long-term consequences of incurring loans aren’t going away.” For OWLS members who graduated into this post-law-school-bubble-bursting era, when the legal market is trying to sort out how it will function with so many lawyers, entering solo practice may be an enticing option. Indeed, it may be their only option. Regardless of preparation or personal finances, hanging out a shingle as a new graduate in recent years has inevitably entailed financial, practical, and emotional struggle. Megan Lemire, at Lemire & Hirano in Portland, focuses on employment and civil rights law. She thanks Eileen Sterlock for her contributions to this article.

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 12 WINTER 2015 Newer Lawyers Comment on Issues Facing Profession By Hon. Jill Tanner s part of its 25th anniversary cel- In addition to an “excellent” law school that I would [be] saddled with crippling ebration, reflecting on the past education, mentoring was listed as the debt for the rest of my life, or that I would Aand celebrating the present, OWLS most important training—during and be unable to earn enough to live on as took an opportunity to survey OWLS after law school. “On-going interactions” an attorney.” members who had been practicing law with individuals identified as mentors or OWLS’ final question focused on an from three to ten years. They were sent attorneys who are willing to step forward emerging issue. A discussion is taking a few open-ended questions, focusing to assist with specific issues or inquiries place in many states, including Oregon, on the practice of law, law school, and were identified as essential to achieving about licensing individuals to provide an emerging issue—a limited license for a rewarding mentor experience. Many limited legal services to address the pub- people who do not have JDs. respondents lauded their experiences lic’s desire for a lower-cost alternative to Seventy-five people responded to the in law school legal clinics or serving as lawyers. The ABA report concluded that survey. Eighty-nine percent of the respon- judicial law clerks. Legal writing and trial state-bar licensing authorities should dents graduated from law school from advocacy were two law school courses support a broader delivery of legal and 2004 to 2011, with the largest number that were identified as substantially related services by “authorizing bar from the classes of 2005 (18%) and 2010 contributing to a lawyer’s success. admission for people whose prepara- (16%). The 89% described themselves as Part Three: In general, what concerns tion may be other than the traditional solo practitioners or individuals employed and expectations do you have about the four-years of college plus three-years of in law firms of fewer than 15 attorneys legal profession? classroom-based law school education, or in government. A brief summary of The most common concerns were fee and licensing persons other than holders the responses follows. structures (specifically, the billable hour) of a J.D. to deliver limited legal services.” OWLS first asked a three-part ques- and the rising cost of a legal education, Question: Explain whether you agree or tion focusing on the practice of law. The which has resulted in many law students’ disagree that “persons other than holders question was framed in the context of incurring substantial student loan debt. of a J.D.” should be licensed to deliver the report and recommendations issued Many responses expressed a link between limited legal services, and if individuals in January 2014 by the American Bar these two concerns (legal fees and law are licensed to deliver limited services, Association’s Task Force on the Future school debt), concluding that they ham- how do you think those individuals of Legal Education. That report stated per the legal profession from meeting the Continued on page 14 that “the core purpose common to all expectation of affordable legal services law schools is to prepare individuals to and individuals from entering public provide legal and related services in a interest law. Many others expressed the professionally responsible fashion.” concern, as stated by one respondent, Part One: What skills do you think that “too many law school graduates are lawyers need in order to provide “legal on their own without good role models and related services in a professionally or mentoring to help develop profes- responsible fashion”? sionalism and high quality work product.” Lawyers need a well-balanced multi- The OWLS survey then addressed law tude of skills, according to those who school: Identify the most important rea- responded. Skills were identified as sons you decided to seek a legal educa- practical skills related to their area of law; tion and whether those reasons would common sense; a strong sense of ethics lead you to apply to law school today. (a “moral compass”); good to excellent The most common stated reason for written and verbal communication skills, seeking a legal education was to pursue including the ability to listen and ask a meaningful career that employed in- questions; and a willingness to seek as- tellectual skills to help people and leave sistance from others, especially mentors. a legacy of advocating for social justice. Many respondents mentioned compas- Respondents in one way or another sion and empathy. Others expressed a expressed a “passion for the rule of law need for “financial literacy” and “busi- and using the law to make things better” Creative Approaches to ness knowledge, e.g., the requirements of as reasons for going to law school. Many responsibly maintaining a law practice,” emphatically stated that they would “ab- Complex Problems including time management (“Do it on solutely pursue the same career” because time!”). One respondent stated that the practice of law “was the right choice.” Tier 1 Ranking in the 2015 Edition of “[i]ntellectual curiosity is useful, too, as Even though quite a few respondents Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” is a pinch or two (or three or more) of stated that they would apply to law workaholic-ness.” school today, many expressed substantial Part Two: What training have you had or doubt, given the current job market and 503-222-5949 do you think you need to provide “legal the cost of law school: “It simply costs too www.Susan-Hammer.com and related services in a professionally much”; “It was an expensive exercise in responsible fashion”? self-improvement”; “I never envisioned

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 13 WINTER 2015 OWLS Co-sponsors Disability CLE Monica Pacheco, By Megan Lemire of Douglas, WLS offered its first CLE about the Conroyd, Gibb & Pacheco in intersection of law practice and Salem, spoke Odisability on October 15. Hosted at the Queen’s by Stoel Rives in Portland, the CLE was Bench luncheon co-sponsored by OWLS and the Mult- on Veteran’s nomah Bar Association, Oregon State Day about her Bar Professional Liability Fund, Oregon legal work for Minority Lawyers Association, Oregon veterans and military families. Health & Science University (OHSU) Office The chapter also of Affirmative Action, and OSB Disability welcomed new Section. The program covered several is- Camilla Thurmond (left), Melissa Kenney admittees, who sues regarding attorneys with disabilities, were paired with including an attorney’s personal experi- Dawn Evans, the director of regulatory lawyers in the ence practicing with a disability, tips for services and disciplinary counsel at the Queen’s Bench creating a disability-friendly law firm, OSB, presented ethical considerations chapter network. ethical issues, and an overview of Social that could arise in the context of lawyers Security disability. with disabilities. She urged all lawyers to Newer Lawyers Comment plan for the onset of an unexpected dis- Helle Rode, the equal opportunity continued from page 13 compliance officer at OHSU, shared her ability, including winding down a practice personal experience as an attorney with a in the event of incapacity. She noted would impact the legal profession and disability. While undergoing chemother- that the PLF and the Oregon Attorney legal services? apy treatments, she benefitted from the Assistance Program are good resources The majority of those who responded protections of disability and family-leave for attorneys to consult when they are to this question disagreed (and some laws, which provide minimum mandatory in crisis. Naturally, the same suggestions “strongly” disagreed) with the premise protections to covered employees, and apply to attorneys with disabilities as to that “’persons other than holders of from having a knowledgeable and flex- non-disabled attorneys, such as maintain a J.D.” should be licensed “to deliver ible employer. She noted that, contrary to communication with clients, be diligent, limited legal services.” A substantial the myth of the malingerer, employees at and document the file. number (19%) were not sure whether OHSU who use up their allotted leave— For attorneys inspired to help clients they agreed or disagreed. Concerns including her—have genuine disabilities. unable to work, part of the CLE provided were expressed about the licensing and For law firms accommodating lawyers an overview of Social Security disabil- oversight process, including types of legal with disabilities, Helle cautioned against ity (SSD) law. Cheryl Coon of Swanson, services that would be licensed, scope of making assumptions, as no two lawyers Thomas, Coon & Newton explained each authority, and ethical rules. Some respon- with disabilities are alike—even if they stage of the lengthy SSD process, from dents suggested that “specialized areas have the same disability. Overall, she the application to administrative appeals of law” with “adequate supervision” are encouraged employers to be respectful, to federal court. She also outlined the options for licensure. helpful, and empathetic. criteria that applicants must meet to Many respondents concluded that Melissa Kenney and Lisa Porter of KP qualify for SSD benefits. such a program would be a “disservice Law discussed how they created a law Camilla Thurmond, of the Social Secu- to the community” or “inherently dan- firm that is “disability friendly.” To do so, rity Office of Adjudication and Review, gerous to the public.” Some stated that they have emphasized functionality, in offered practical tips for attorneys ap- there are “plenty of lawyers who would terms of both physicality and firm culture. pearing at SSD hearings. For example, provide low-cost legal services if they Their offices are ADA accessible, and the she recommended putting the medical didn’t have to worry about malpractice firm uses Clio, a practice-management records in evidence a couple of weeks issues” and the “glut of unemployed and cloud service, so that everyone can before the hearing, writing a hearing under-employed lawyers in Oregon” are telecommute and cover responsibilities memorandum, and preparing the client available to provide “lower-cost services.” as needed. to answer the judge’s questions. OWLS extends a special thank you Melissa and Lisa have intentionally en- OWLS’ unique CLE pursued the laud- to all who took time away from other gendered a culture of collaboration and able goal of delving into the relatively obligations to respond to the questions. communication so that every employee uncharted territory of lawyers with dis- The future of the law profession is in can be his or her “best self.” Everyone abilities. The event was well attended, the hands of all practicing attorneys. works as a team on each case, and the and the organizers received requests OWLS hopes that you find personal re- firm always has a backup plan. Open for further programming detailing how ward and satisfaction in the law and that communication is modeled and encour- attorneys with disabilities can effectively you will work with others to create a legal aged, so that everyone can acknowledge navigate their employment relationships community that meets your expectations his or her weaknesses. Melissa and Lisa to ensure their meaningful participation and addresses your concerns. report that this system has worked, both in the legal profession. Hon. Jill Tanner is the presiding mag- financially and in terms of the quality Megan Lemire, at Lemire & Hirano in istrate of the Oregon Tax Court and a of representation the firm provides to Portland, focuses on employment and member of the OWLS Foundation Board its clients. civil rights law. of Directors.

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 14 WINTER 2015 Tevye Was Right! By Mary Oberst

n the musical Fiddler on the Roof, the hero, Tevye, sings “If I Were A Rich Members of Cascade Man,” in which he lists the marvelous Women Lawyers I celebrate OWLS’ 25th things he’d do if he had lots of money. anniversary with The song begins thus: Katherine O’Neil, Dear God, you made many, many OWLS’ founding poor people. president, on Oct. 22 I realize, of course, that it’s no shame in Bend (from left): Erin MacDonald, to be poor. Danielle Lordi, But it’s no great honor either! Katherine O’Neil, Tevye was right about that. And al- Kathryn Olney though the Campaign for Equal Justice (CEJ) wasn’t mentioned in Tevye’s song, I think that he would’ve donated gener- ously to CEJ if he’d had the chance. CEJ OWLS Coffee Creek Book Drive supports legal aid programs throughout March 2 – March 15 Oregon to provide equal access to justice for Oregon’s poor. Legal aid programs he 2015 OWLS Coffee Creek Book Drive will take place from Monday, currently meet only about 15% of the civil March 2, through Sunday, March 15. The book drive collects books legal needs of the poor. About 40% of Tto donate to the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville. legal aid’s cases involve family law, usu- Gail McEwen and Susan Krant are co-coordinating the book drive. Addi- ally helping victims of domestic violence, tional volunteers are needed and appreciated! An additional co-coordinator and almost 80% of legal aid’s clients are is needed for the Portland area. If you are interested in volunteering as the women, most with children to support. Portland area co-coordinator, please contact Gail at mceweng@outlook. In Tevye’s opening song in Fiddler on com for more information. Drop-off sites for donated books are needed the Roof, he sings “Tradition, tradition! throughout the state. If you are willing to have your home or office be a Tradition!” Tevye was right again! OWLS drop-off site, please contact Gail. members have a long tradition of sup- Guidelines for donated books porting the Campaign for Equal Justice. Format In 2013–2014, more than 36% of OWLS members contributed close to $170,000 Hardcover and softcover books and books on CD are acceptable but NO books on tape (because the cassettes can be used to hide contraband) or to CEJ. That’s an important tradition to magazines. keep going during this 2014–2015 annual fund drive, which runs from September Content 2014 through March 2015. Any form of fiction is acceptable. Mysteries, romance, and science fiction/ What can you do? fantasy are the most popular. The women at Coffee Creek have a wide range of reading abilities and tastes in literature. If you read a book and liked it, • Stand up for justice! When OWLS chances are that someone at Coffee Creek will too. Books written for young members support the Campaign adults are particularly needed, because the reading level of those books is for Equal Justice, you make a dif- a bit lower, but the content is mature enough to hold a woman’s interest. ference for low-income and elderly Nonfiction is also acceptable, but a few more rules apply: NO true crime Oregonians throughout the state. books, books on gambling, textbooks of any kind (including law books), Your support helps legal aid serve or sets of encyclopedias. people with the most critical legal Children’s books are also welcome—many of the women have children who needs. Please contribute generously visit them, and reading together is a great bonding experience. But please, to CEJ! Watch the OWLS listserve for NO coloring or activity books that have already been used or played with. matching challenge grants. Condition • Check out the other things you can Books must be in good to excellent condition: NO books with torn covers do to support legal aid at www.cej- or damaged spines or books that have been written in. The basic rule: is oregon.org/help.php. the book in good enough condition that you would not be embarrassed to Thank you for honoring the tradition. give it as a gift to someone? Our donated books are a gift to the women at Coffee Creek. The condition of our gifts should send the message that Thank you for helping the Campaign for we really care about them. Equal Justice. Questions? Please contact Gail McEwen at [email protected]. Mary Oberst was the recipient of the Judge Mercedes Deiz Award in 2010.

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 15 WINTER 2015 Lane County Women Lawyers’ CLE OWLS Board By Kristin Denmark ane County Women Lawyers Seeks Candidates (LCWL), in collaboration with the Family Law Association of the Uni- his spring, the 21-member L versity of Oregon School of Law, hosted TOregon Women Lawyers its seventh annual fall CLE on Friday, Board of Directors will have open- November 21. The CLE traditionally offers one Child Abuse Reporting credit, two ings. If you have played a leader- Ethics credits, and three Access to Justice ship role with an OWLS chapter or credits. LCWL’s largest annual fundraiser, committee and are interested in the CLE is always well attended. serving on the OWLS board in sup- This year’s CLE offered an interesting and diverse lineup. Janis Puracal, of port of the OWLS mission, consider counsel at Maloney Lauersdorf Reiner, Jason Puracal, Janis Puracal serving on the board of directors. and her brother, Jason Puracal, spoke Board members provide financial about Jason’s time in a Nicaraguan prison veterans. Jess discussed, in particular, and Janis’s work to secure his release. the increase of women veterans in our oversight, fundraising, and stra- Jason, who had been living in Nicaragua prisons and the effects of post-traumatic tegic direction, and help to shape after completing his time in the Peace stress disorder. the future of OWLS programs and Corps, was charged with organized Amber Hollister and Mary Cooper, both from the Oregon State Bar, spoke about policies. The OWLS board is an active crime, international drug trafficking, and money laundering, along with ten ethics issues, including common traps board, and members must actively co-defendants. for attorneys in social media, general participate on at least two working At Jason’s trial, no evidence was pre- client communications, and client trust accounts. Jim Jamieson and Nicole Moody, committees. sented linking him to drugs or money laundering, and all of his co-defendants from CASA of Lane County, discussed child Board elections occur in April, reported that they did not know who he abuse reporting. with new members taking office was. Nonetheless, the judge convicted LCWL was pleased to donate proceeds May 1 for a three-year term. Meet- Jason and sentenced him to 22 years in from the CLE to CASA of Lane County, prison. His family appealed the convic- WomenSpace, Access the Law (for the ings are held eight times a year, tion, and Janis worked on the case for legal assistance it provides to local veter- usually on Saturday mornings. almost two years, submitting briefs in ans), and the Family Law Association of If you want to help guide OWLS Nicaraguan and international courts, the University of Oregon School of Law. through the coming years—and and doing lobbying, media appearances, Kristin Denmark’s practice focuses on and other work on her brother’s behalf. litigation, business law, and municipal form valuable connections with After 22 months in prison, Jason was law at Thorp, Purdy, Jewett, Urness & other attorneys around the state in exonerated. Wilkinson in Springfield. She serves as the process—please contact OWLS’ In addition to telling Jason’s harrowing LCWL’s liaison to the OWLS board. story, Janis and Jason spoke about their president-elect, Elizabeth Tedesco work with the Oregon Innocence Project, Milesnick, at elizabeth.milesnick@ of which Janis is co-founder and co-chair, OWLS’ Rebecca J. Bloom Chapter, millernash.com. and the Innocence Project Northwest. covering Oregon’s Sixth Judicial Dis- Jess Barton, of Jess Barton Law, then trict, was formed in 2004, and was spoke about issues affecting women named in honor of Rebecca “Becky” J. Bloom, a respected lawyer, mother, and friend whose local practice Need help with a big case?Want to take a vacation? began in 1978 and tragically ended Contact theOWLS Contract Lawyer Service. We canhelp! when she was killed in a car acci- dent in 2003. The chapter typically Contactuswithproject/job information. donates its funds to local charities. We immediatelypostthe announcementtoour The group aspires to meet quar- contractlawyer listserve.You arepromptlycontacted terly, and meetings typically involve by contract lawyers whomeetyourcriteria.Nofee to delicious food and drink, network- ing, and support with career-family post jobs or projects.You pay thecontract lawyer you balance issues. Frequent guests are hire.OWLScontract lawyers are statewide. babes in arms, but we welcome Many levels of experience. Many types of expertise. guests of all ages. If you would like to join us for an event, contact Sally Formoreinformation or to post a job,contact Anderson-Hansell at 541.567.7800 or Diane Rynerson: [email protected] [email protected].

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 16 WINTER 2015 he 2015 Oregon Legislative ment courts ($2.8 million, General Fund Assembly held organizational and $3.3 million, Other Funds). Tdays January 12–14 to swear in The governor’s recommended budget, members and introduce hundreds of bills released in December, recommended a for the 160-day regular session, which $35 million lower General Fund allocation starts February 2. The Oregon State Bar to OJD than it requested. The final fund- (OSB) hopes that the session will produce ing decisions, however, will be made by incremental improvements in the judicial the legislature toward the end of session. system, with appropriate levels of funding To that end, the OSB will host a “Day at for various pieces of Oregon’s judicial pie, the Capitol” during the session and will By Susan Evans Grabe such as low-income legal services (legal focus on educating legislators about the aid), courthouses, and new judgeships. The Citizens’ Campaign for Court Fund- need to fund the courts, indigent defense, The November 2014 elections resulted ing, whose website is at http://courtfund- and low-income legal services. in increased Republican representa- ing.homestead.com/Court-Funding.html, eCourt. Thus far, 14 counties (with tion in most state legislatures and in was created by Mike Haglund, Ed Harn- over 60% of the state’s population) now Congress, but Oregon’s election results den, and Peter Bragdon to mobilize OSB use the Oregon eCourt Case Informa- gave the Democrats a significant edge members and members of the business tion system (OECI). The remaining 22 over Republicans in the Oregon House community to advocate for court fund- circuit courts and the Oregon Tax Court (35–25) and Senate (18–12). Democratic ing. On October 27, 2014, the Citizen’s will “go-live” in six phases, one every Governor John Kitzhaber will serve his Campaign, along with Chief Justice Tom 90 days. One eCourt goal is to move to 4th term as governor. How well he and Balmer, hosted a breakfast to discuss the more interactive forms in the future. Most the Democratic majority in the legislature funding needs and budget priorities of importantly, as of December 1, 2014, 11 manage expectations will be the key to the Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) counties require active OSB members to how successfully they are able to govern for the 2015–2017 biennium. Almost 50 use Oregon eCourt’s mandatory eFiling in 2015. business leaders, legislators, and OSB system. For more information on train- In all, we gained two new lawyer- members attended the event, at which ing, registration, software and hardware legislators—Rep. Dan Rayfield (D, Chief Justice Balmer discussed the OJD’s requirements, and technical support, go Corvallis) and Rep. Ken Helm (D, Beaver- budget priorities. These priorities and to the OSB’s mandatory eFiling web page, ton)—but lost three staunch supporters their proposed funding included the http://www.osbar.org/courts/efiling.html. of the courts and justice system—Wally following: Elder-abuse reporting requirement. Hicks (R, Grants Pass), Dennis Richardson • Maintaining the current service level The new elder-abuse reporting require- (R, Central Point), and Chris Garrett (D, (CSL) budget ($430.1 million from ment went into effect January 1, 2015. Lake Oswego). A complete list of the the General Fund), See www.osbar.org/_docs/mcle/ElderA- current lawyer-legislators is here. • Finishing the implementation of buseReportingFAQ.pdf. During the 2013 Some of the top issues on the agenda Oregon eCourt ($6.0 million from session, the legislature passed House Bill for 2015 include education; a transporta- General Fund and $18.9 million from (HB) 2205, which expanded mandatory tion/infrastructure package; mandatory Other Funds), reporting requirements for attorneys sick leave; an increase to the minimum • Providing appropriate judicial com- under ORS 124.050. As of January 1, 2015, wage; a regulatory scheme for recreation- pensation ($4.5 million from General all active Oregon attorneys will not only al marijuana; and the cost of child care. Fund), be mandatory reporters of child abuse, Although some legislators are concerned • Providing safe and suitable court abuse of adults with mental illness or about whether the personal kicker will facilities ($3.8 million from General developmental disabilities, and abuse of “kick,” more are concerned about a tight Fund, and $61.95 million from Other long-term care residents (if representing budget and too many agency requests. Funds), and the resident), they will also be required Whether revenue can be raised to ac- • Providing one new judgeship in each to report elder abuse. Beginning with complish some of the more ambitious of Multnomah, Washington, and the 2015 reporting year, all active bar agenda items will depend on whether a Marion Counties. members must complete an elder-abuse compromise can be crafted to achieve the OJD’s other budget priorities are fund- reporting CLE during their three-year three-fifths supermajority that is required ing for court services ($5.75 million, Gen- reporting period. In subsequent report- to raise revenue. eral Fund), access to justice for families ing years, attorneys must attend either The OSB’s priorities for 2015 are fund- ($1.65 million, General Fund), and treat- a child-abuse reporting CLE or an elder- ing for the courts, indigent defense, abuse reporting CLE. Additional infor- House Judiciary Committee mation is available on each member’s and low-income legal services. For more Rep. Jeff Barker, Chair; Rep. Jennifer dashboard on the OSB website. information, please see the OSB website Williamson, Vice Chair; Rep. Andy Lastly, one ballot measure that will at http://osbpublicaffairs.homestead. Olson, Vice Chair; Rep. Brent Barton; affect the judiciary was passed by the com/files/Legislative_Priorities_for_2015. Rep. Mitch Greenlick; Rep. Ann voters in 2014. Measure 87, referred by pdf. The bar also has a package of 17 Lininger; Rep. Wayne Krieger; the legislature, will allow state judges to law improvement bills sponsored by Rep. Bill Post; Rep. Sherrie Sprenger. different bar groups and the OSB Board also be employed by the National Guard of Governors. You can find the bills and Senate Judiciary Committee or to teach at state colleges and universi- legislative summaries on the OSB website Sen. Floyd Prozanski, Chair; Sen. Jeff ties. Measure 87 passed 57% to 43%. Kruse, Vice Chair; Sen. Ginny Burdick; at http://osblip2015.homestead.com/OSB- Susan Evans Grabe is the public affairs Sen. Kim Thatcher; Sen. Sara Gelser. 2015-Law-Improvement-Package.html. director at the Oregon State Bar.

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 17 WINTER 2015 Five OWLS Members Honored by Oregon State Bar By Teresa Statler n December 4, the Oregon State landlord/tenant, disability, and other dicial system Bar (OSB) presented awards to legal issues that would otherwise likely and who is a Ofive OWLS members at its annual go unaddressed. model of pro- awards luncheon, held at the Sentinel The President’s Diversity & Inclusion fessionalism, Hotel in Portland. Award, which recognizes OSB members integrity, and Renée Rothauge, a partner at Markow- who have made significant contribu- judicial in- itz Herbold, received the OSB President’s tions to the goal of increasing minority dependence. Membership Service Award. This award representation in the legal profession, President is presented to Oregon attorneys for was presented to Liani Reeves and Kim Kranovich contributions made to the profession. Sugawa-Fujinaga. Liani, who is gen- noted Judge Renée received the award for creating eral counsel to Governor Kitzhaber, Waller’s tire- the Women’s Trial Academy, which is was honored for her work in mentoring less advocacy sponsored by OWLS. In recognizing her and increasing participation in various for a new Renée Rothauge work on this eight-month volunteer programs and organizations that seek Multnomah trial-practice program, Tom Kranovich, to support minority lawyers, especially County Courthouse and her oversight then the OSB president, noted that one in their early years of practice. Kim was of the new eCourt rollout, and he stated of Renée’s nominators commended her recognized for her work in organizations that her “passion and dedication are for being a “six-foot-tall Valkyrie badass.” such as the Oregon Asian Pacific American an inspiration to us all.” He went on to Hong Dao received the President’s Bar Association, for which she took on recognize her for her compassion and for Public Service Award, honoring her difficult tasks such as fundraising, while being “smart and caring,” just like Justice commitment to public service and pro “inclusion was ingrained in everything Carson, for whom the award was named. bono work. Hong, who now works for she did,” according to Tom Kranovich. OWLS congratulates these five women the OSB Professional Liability Fund as a Lastly, the Honorable Nan Waller of for these honors and thanks them for practice management advisor, was for- the Multnomah County Circuit Court their dedication to the law and to the merly with Oregon Law Center, where was presented the Wallace P. Carson, Jr., legal profession in Oregon. she helped develop a new program that Award for Judicial Excellence. This award Teresa Statler, chair of the AdvanceSheet allows immigrants and refugees a safe recognizes an Oregon judge who has committee, has a solo immigration law and easy way to access legal services for made significant contributions to the ju- practice in Portland.

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energetic, experienced chief Photo: Dreams in Bloom Photography At the Queen’s Bench Holiday Luncheon in December (from left): Sarah Crooks, executive to lead and significantly Phylis Myles, Hon. Beth Allen, Hon. Lynn Nakamoto, Sarah Villanueva expand a civil liberties agenda throughout Oregon. Support OWLS’ work OWLS congratulates Judge by placing an ad in the Meagan A. Flynn, who was ap- Click here to learn more about AdvanceSheet. pointed last fall to the Oregon this full-time, exempt position, Court of Appeals by Governor John Kitzhaber. Judge Flynn, located in Portland. Your ad will reach an OWLS member, began her 1,400 attorneys, judges, career by clerking at the Court Applications due Feb. 13 and others who support of Appeals for Judges Robert Durham and Rick Haselton Equal opportunity/affirmative action Oregon Women Lawyers. before she entered private prac- employer. Applications are encouraged from tice in 1994. “Meagan Flynn is all qualified individuals including women, Contact us at a seasoned and well-respected people of color, persons with disabilities, and 503.841.5758 or linda@ appellate advocate,” Governor lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender oregonwomenlawyers.org. Kitzhaber said. Individuals.

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 18 WINTER 2015 Dragnet Nation: A Quest for Privacy, Security, and Freedom in a World of Relentless Surveillance By Julia Angwin (Times Books, Henry Holt and Company, 2014, 304 pages) Book Review by Rachel Lynn Hull ulia Angwin’s Dragnet Nation is a Much of the book describes the au- that it can’t be used by malware timely examination of the rapidly thor’s attempts to thwart ubiquitous without your knowledge. Jgrowing problem of indiscriminate surveillance using technology or eva- • Use a portable wi-fi hotspot rather data collection by private companies, sion. Her attempts—some expensive, than relying on hotel or coffee shop governments, and criminals. The book some unsuccessful—made for interesting wi-fi. explores the technology behind data reading but were not, by her own admis- Reduce or pollute the information collection, the concept of consent, the sion, always worth the gain in privacy or about you that is gathered, stored, security. If you’re interested in improving personal and social effects of surveillance, and potentially sold: and options for protecting yourself and • Take the time to understand privacy- your data from the dragnet. setting options for the services and Your information—where you live, social media sites that you use most work, shop, travel, and worship, what frequently. Google (including GMail you buy, who you email, what you search and YouTube), Twitter, Facebook, for, and how much money you make—is and LinkedIn have varying privacy being collected, stored, and sometimes options, some that offer significant synthesized and sold or transferred. This reductions in storage of information. is being done by companies and organi- • Consider carefully which services you zations you can name and dozens more actually value and use, and get rid that go unnoticed. Information may be of the rest of them. If you opened a collected incidentally as part of a trans- Snapfish account in 2011 and haven’t action, by “free” services like Facebook, used it since 2012, close it. If you by marketers using tracking technology, opened a LinkedIn account for a job and even by individuals equipped with search but don’t keep it current or dashboard cameras and technology like respond to messages, delete it. Google Glass. • Use an Internet search engine with Privacy is more than the right to be free a zero-data retention policy, like from observation; it is the right to present DuckDuckGo. yourself to the world as you wish. Do you • Use a fake name, or refuse to provide want to be known by your Internet search your name, when you can do so le- history? The social effects are broader your own privacy without quite so much gally and ethically. Many transactions than many people would guess: studies that used to be anonymous now show that surveillance causes adults to sacrifice, the following practical tips from the book are a good place to start: include an exchange of information suppress expression and association, and as a matter of course, even when it it dampens children’s interest in learning. Increase your security: is not necessary. Angwin makes a compelling argument • Ignore the conventional wisdom that Perform your own privacy audit: for pushing back against the rise of data you shouldn’t write down passwords. collection, while still recognizing the It is much safer to write down and • Find out what data brokers already importance of the “data economy” and hide hard-to-memorize, hard-to- know about you. AboutTheData. the convenience and necessity of modern guess passwords than it is to choose com, owned by Acxiom, permits you technology. easy passwords that can be guessed to see and delete or correct infor- Dragnet Nation examines data collec- in seconds by a hacker. mation about yourself. Datalogix, tion by both government and private • Use Diceware or a similar system to LexisNexis, and Westlaw also permit business, linked in time to the rise of randomly choose passwords, instead data requests, though the response cheap and very powerful technology. of relying on guessable phrases, time may be longer. But the social and policy considerations dates, and names. Check your • Find out (some) of what the federal in these fields are very different, and passwords using online password- government knows about you by the book falls short of covering either strength estimators like Rumkin.com. submitting free Privacy Act requests one thoroughly. Brief mention is made • Don’t rely on antivirus software. Be to agencies that may have data on of the European privacy laws that far choosy about what to install, keep you, like the IRS or U.S. Customs and outpace our own, but few serious policy it updated, and don’t click on links Border Protection. or legal recommendations are discussed. or open documents with uncertain • Request archives or account sum- This book is an excellent introduction to origins. maries from the social media sites the who/what/how of data collection in • Encrypt your hard drive. (This is much that offer them, including Twitter. the United States, and I hope that other easier than it sounds, especially on Rachel Lynn Hull is a privacy attorney for books will follow with a deeper explora- a Mac.) the Bonneville Power Administration. She tion of the why and the whether. • Put a sticker over your webcam so tells data brokers that she is a farmer.

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 19 WINTER 2015 OWLS Members Hike Camino de Santiago By Danielle Lordi ive hundred miles, two mountain the way, one can always find a bed, a simple: you ranges, and 15- to 20-mile days. shower, and a meal at the end of a long just place FThis is the Camino de Santiago, a day of hiking. one foot in trek that begins in the French Pyrenees Val had always been intrigued by the front of the and continues across northern Spain to Camino de Santiago and had decided other.” the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela she’d hike it at some point. She decided Agnes left in Galicia. Although its origin is a Catholic it was time when her daughter, Stepha- for Spain on pilgrimage, many take this route as a nie Auerbach, completed her training in May 20 and challenge, exercise, an opportunity for naturopathic medicine and had a break returned spiritual contemplation, a way to expe- before exam results were to be released. home July 1. rience natural beauty, a chance to bond The two started hiking on August 30 The experi- with loved ones, or, simply, a walk. A and reached the Cathedral of Santiago ence was ev- combination of these reasons led OWLS on October 1. Despite hot and humid erything she members Valerie Tomasi and Agnes Sowle weather, general exhaustion, and blisters, had hoped Val Tomasi to each separately complete the Camino Val found it to be a spiritual and center- for and more. While the long days were de Santiago last year. Val and Agnes each ing experience, a chance to “unplug” for physically challenging, she enjoyed the completed the walk, which included tens a while, and a wonderful way to spend simplicity of her routine and the hours of of thousands of feet in elevation gain, in time with her daughter. She even plans meditative walking in beautiful country. just a little more than one month. to do it again someday. She found the people of Spain kind and The Camino de Santiago isn’t a wilder- Since retiring, Agnes, 66 years young, generous, greeting and helping her along ness hike. It doesn’t require camping or has rafted the Colorado River and hiked the way. In the end, she walked beyond carrying a heavy backpack full of technical the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu. Intrigued Santiago to Finisterre, on the Spanish gear. According to both Val and Agnes, by the idea of a long solo walk, Agnes coast. She plans to do it all again soon. it’s an experience of simplicity: waking, thought the Camino de Santiago would walking, eating, and sleeping, all in beau- be a perfect fit. “Walking,” she says, Danielle Lordi is a civil litigation and tiful Spanish countryside. With towns and “in addition to providing great exercise municipal attorney at Bryant, Lovlien & alberges, Spanish hostels, scattered along and giving the true feel of a place, is Jarvis in Bend. Thank You Our thanks to members who renewed or joined OWLS at an enhanced level $200 $500 $350 Alice Bartelt Hon. Virginia Linder Hon. Frances Burge Hon. Allison Boomer Angela Franco Lucero Sarah Silberger Megan K. Burgess $150 Lori E. Deveny Rachel Aitchison Elizabeth Tedesco Milesnick Linda Eyerman Kelly Battley Lori Murphy Dana Forman Carmen Calzacorta Marsha Naegeli Sara Gabin Julie Levie Caron Gretel Ness Hon. Heather Karabeika Laura Craska Cooper Alice Newlin Melissa Kenney Loree Devery Robin Nodland Katharine Lozano Christy Doornink Allie O’Connor Aruna Masih Lea Ann Easton Diane Polscer Kendra Matthews Hon. Julie Frantz Kathleen Rastetter Gwyneth McAlpine Julia Hagan Julene M. Quinn Jennifer Nicholls Stephanie Harper Lynetta St. Clair Leslie O’Leary Kristina Holm Kristin Sterling Katherine H. O’Neil Jennifer Hudson Jacqueline Swanson Hon. Julia Philbrook Kay Kinsley Laura Caldera Taylor Candice Stayer Joan F. Krey Heather Van Meter Hon. Jill Tanner Hon. Marilyn Litzenberger Linda Vega Hon. Katherine Tennyson Anita Manishan Hon. Nan Waller Kate Wilkinson John Mansfield Chris Walters Karrie McIntyre Beth Wolfsong Debbie Menashe Deanna Wray

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 20 WINTER 2015