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September 2013 Lawyers associated for justice, service, professionalism, Multnomah education and leadership for our members and our community September 2013 Volume 59, Number 8 Est. 1906 Lawyer NCSC Distinguish Service Award. Justice David Brewer presented the Our New award to Doug Bray at the MBA Annual Dinner last May. Judge Waller has been working with the circuit court judges mba CLE Courthouse is and county and state officials. She To register for a CLE, please see has been leading the process in The new building will be pages 3 and 4 or go to Coming communicating the operational a place in which those www.mbabar.org. requirements of the new courthouse. ... can focus solely on ... by Richard Vangelisti Most importantly she also has been seeking justice. SEPTEMBER MBA President a constant force in ensuring that the urgent need of a new courthouse continues to translate into 9.17 Tuesday The Oregonian recently noted that meaningful progress - on siting, financing options and construction. Meditation for Lawyers the current Multnomah County This recent progress is remarkable considering the last 45 years of Michael Dwyer Courthouse “would create one study. About 25 studies have been conducted on the courthouse since John Folawn huge, dusty pancake in event of an earthquake.” The courthouse is 1968. Some of these studies are maintained on the MBA website: http:// 9.18 Wednesday structurally dangerous and functionally obsolete. www.mbabar.org/Resources/MultnomahCountyCourtHouse.html. Legislative Update The more than 1,500 people who use the ...the 100-year- Over the years the MBA has played an important role in moving John Davis courthouse every day are at risk. Its outdated the issue forward through the leadership of its Board and Court old ... building is Shemia Fagan design often requires judges, court staff, probably being Liaison Committee. In 2011, the MBA formed the MBA Courthouse lawyers, parties, victims, jurors, witnesses and supported by Committee, and its first Chair was Sarah Crooks. 9.19 Thursday the visiting public - including schoolchildren some benign The MBA Courthouse Committee is charged with advancing iPad Apps & Tips - to share public hallways and elevators with invisible force. the ongoing efforts to build a new courthouse. It is tasked with Kelly Andersen criminal defendants. Many visitors to the a wide range of work from co-planning with other stakeholders 9.25 Wednesday courthouse are legally required to enter the building. to developing an education campaign to seeking appointment of Practicing in Oregon and I have taken the “courthouse tour” and witnessed the 100-year-old MBA members to other taskforces or groups working toward a new Washington: A Guide to the vintage construction. Much of the structural material is unreinforced, courthouse. and the building lacks seismic bracing. In my opinion, the building is If you would like to become involved in the work of creating Unwary probably being supported by some benign invisible force. a new courthouse, please contact Bob Calo, who is the MBA Kevin Coluccio Fortunately, the stakeholders in building a new and safe Courthouse Committee Chair for 2013-14. Mark Fucile courthouse have made significant progress. In July the Oregon The MBA is committed to supporting the final effort to build a Jim Gidley Legislature committed $15 million for the Multnomah County new courthouse. The new building will be a place in which those who Jeff Mutnick courthouse project. This bipartisan commitment was part of a larger enter its doors can focus solely on the human endeavor of seeking capital construction funding package for statewide needs in Senate justice. They will no longer have to worry about their personal safety. OCTOBER Bill 5506. The financial commitment will assist Multnomah County in acquiring the land and continuing the planning process. 10.8 Tuesday This progress is unprecedented in light of the historical Battle of the Lawyer Bands Preserving Your Case for Appeal arrangement that counties shall provide the courthouse while the A Charity Fundraiser for Multnomah Bar Jay Beattie state provides the judges and most support personnel. Helen Tompkins Although Multnomah County is some years away from starting Foundation Civic Education Fund construction on the new courthouse, this initial funding is yet 10.17 Thursday Thursday, October 3rd HIPAA Omnibus Rule another significant step. In June Multnomah County held an industry 7-9 p.m. forum to discuss a request for proposal for an owner’s representative. Compliance This representative will help Multnomah County with technical, Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave., Portland Cindy Hahn financial and procurement planning. This work will be followed by Tatiana Perry land selection, financing options and then construction. Momentum Bands comprised of at least one Oregon lawyer will compete for 10.22 Tuesday continues to build toward replacing the 100-year-old courthouse. the title of “Best Oregon Lawyer Band.” Judges from the MBA Mediation is a Contact Sport In July, following the Oregon Legislature’s commitment, the legal community will decide the winner at the end of all the David Markowitz Multnomah County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve performances. Bring your family and friends and cheer for your Jane Paulson a contract with the National Center for State Courts (NCSC). The favorite band! Crowd applause is a part of the judging criteria. Richard Spier NCSC will provide the county with the center’s national expertise in Suggested donation: $10. courthouse planning, operations, programming and layout. 10.29 Tuesday One of these bands will be named Best Oregon Lawyer Band 2013! Commissioners Deborah Kafoury and Judy Shiprack have been An Innocent Abroad autoRepublic Bunny Lebowski and the Nihilists Folsom instrumental in leading Multnomah County’s effort to build the • • • Legal Lessons from Amanda Knox Habeas Corpse Hollowdog Kadish-Snyder Band courthouse. They have made the new courthouse a public-works • • Anne Bremner priority and forged a new partnership with the State of Oregon 10.30 Wednesday Thank you sponsors! to ensure that it becomes a reality. Multnomah County has a web Medicare: Why Should You page dedicated to the new courthouse: https://web.multco.us/ Miller Nash LLP Care? communications/multnomah-county-courthouse. Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt PC Tom D’Amore Presiding Judge Nan Waller and Court Administrator Doug Bray Day & Koch LLP Kelly Giampa also have been tireless in their efforts on moving the project forward. Lynetta St. Clair The efforts by Doug Bray were recognized in part by his receipt of the If you would like to add your name to the list of sponsors, contact Kathy at the MBA. The Over-the-Counter Jug Band Best Oregon Lawyer Band 2012 MULTnomah BAR AssociaTion In This Issue PRSRT STD 620 SW FIFTH AVE., SUITE 1220 Calendar .......................................... 2 U.S. POSTAGE CLE Schedule.................................... 3 PorTland, OREGon 97204 Announcements ............................... 6 PAID mba EVENT Ethics Focus ..................................... 7 PORTLAND, OR Around the Bar ................................. 8 MBA Committees .............................10 PERMIT NO. 00082 Tips from the Bench ........................10 MBA Absolutely Social Profile: Judge Holmes Hehn ............. 11 YLS .................................................12 The Grape Escape Classifieds ......................................16 featuring Wine Tasting The Corner Office .............................16 Pro Bono Thanks .............................19 Thursday, October 24 Multnomah Bar Foundation ............ 20 The University Club 5-7 p.m. Multnomah Bar Association 620 SW 5th Ave Suite 1220 Drop in after work and catch up with friends Portland, Oregon 97204 and colleagues. 503.222.3275 Fax 503.243.1881 Register at www.mbabar.org. www.mbabar.org 1 Multnomah Lawyer MBA Board of 16th Annual MBA Golf Championship Directors to Benefit Legal Aid Calendar President The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club To add your organization or firm’s annual events to the MBA online Richard J. Vangelisti Monday, September 23 calendar, contact Carol Hawkins, [email protected]. Secretary Dana L. Sullivan SEPTEMBER OCTOBER Treasurer Helen M. Hierschbiel 9.2 Monday 10.2 Wednesday Past President Labor Day Holiday MBF Social Gregory T. Moawad See p. 9 for details 9.7 Saturday Directors Pro Bono Pedal 10.3 Thursday Traci R. Ray See p. 13 for details Battle of the Lawyer Bands YLS President See p. 1 for details Cedric R. Brown 9.10 Tuesday Maya Crawford OAPABA Gala Dinner 10.4 Friday Eric L. Dahlin Visit oapaba.org for details YLS Wills for Heroes See p. 13 for details Akira Heshiki 9.11 Wednesday Christopher J. Kayser CEJ Party Under the Stars 10.5 Saturday Elizabeth C. Knight Play the beautiful North Course Major Sponsors Visit cej-oregon.org for details MBA Wine Crush Darcy M. Norville and help raise $20,000 for the adidas See p. 15 for details C. Robert Steringer Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) discover-e Legal, LLC 9.19 Thursday Elizabeth N. Wakefield at LASO. Early bird registration Martin, Bischoff, Templeton, SALC Taste for Justice 10.19 Saturday is $215 and ends September 9; Langslet & Hoffman LLP Visit www.salcgroup.org for OGALLA Annual Dinner Executive Director Guy Walden after September 9, $230. Entry Nike details Visit ogalla.org for details fee includes greens fees, cart, PLF Excess Program Director, Events and Programs range, door prizes, lunch, dinner Tonkon Torp LLP 9.20 Friday 10.21 Monday Kathy
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