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Moot Court Champions A Life in Balance Resolutely Solving Disputes PAGE 5 PAGE 16 PAGE 20 DEAN Symeon C. Symeonides
EDITOR Lawrence Seno Jr.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER Jeff Booth CLA‘95 The magazine of the first law school in the Pacific Northwest
Spring 2003 Vol. II, No. 2 CREATIVE DIRECTOR Chris Noud
CLASS ACTION EDITOR Linda Alderin FEATURE STORY 16 A LIFE IN BALANCE WRITERS Rising out of an appreciation for the logical reasoning skills that scientific Kristin Bremer JD’03 study required and his deep affection for mathematics, Peter Letsou, Ellen Jones Isaac Van Winkle Melton Professor of Law, grew a vibrant career as one Michelle Maynard of the nation’s top professors in business and corporate law. Brad Millay CLA‘97 Lawrence Seno Jr. DEPARTMENTS
CONTRIBUTORS DEAN’ S MESSAGE 4 Mike Bennett CLA’70 LAW SCHOOL BRIEFS 5 Dick Breen National Moot Court Champions Marva Fabien Recent Faculty Activities David Kenagy Success in Degrees: Taylor Anderson JD/MBA’03 Symeon C. Symeonides Symposium Examines Judicial Selection Japanese American Internment Conference PHOTOGRAPHER WWII Plight of Willamette Law Student Recounted Frank Miller FACULTY PERSPECTIVES 14 Willamette Law Online Published by the College of Law Standen Receives First Misner Award and the Office of Communica- Wright Receives Pro Bono Award tions for constituents of Willamette University College ALUMNI BRIEFS 20 of Law, the first law school in Resolutely Solving Disputes the Pacific Northwest. The “Devils’” Advocate Willamette Law Grad Named to U.S. Senate SEND CORRESPONDENCE: Hometown Lawyer Willamette Lawyer Justice Wallace P. Carson Jr. JD’62 Honored Office of Alumni Relations CLASS ACTION 26 College of Law 245 Winter St. SE IN THE STACKS 30 Salem, OR 97301
This publication is partially supported by COVER PHOTO: Prof. Susan Smith with the 2003 Environmental Law Moot contributions to the Law Annual Fund. Court National Championship Team: Aaron Young JD’04, Karolyn Klohe JD’03 and Deborah Dunn JD’03. Spring 2003
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DEAR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS, ■ Eleven professors have spoken at scholarly symposia at This is the first Spring issue of the new Willamette 16 American universities, in- Lawyer which, from now on, will consist of two issues cluding four at the Harvard Law School. per year. This will enable us to increase both the fre- quency and the volume of communication with our This is an impressive record by alumni and friends. As this issue indicates, a lot has any standard, but it is nothing short of astonishing happened at the College of Law since the publication for a small faculty of only 22 tenure-track positions. of the fall 2002 issue. And last, but not least, our alumni continue to dis- Our students have scored a stunning double victory tinguish themselves and to bring recognition to their at the national level. A team of three Willamette alma mater. Examples from this period: students, shown on the cover with their coach Profes- ■ Lisa Murkowski JD’85 is the first College of sor Susan Smith, competed against teams from 63 Law graduate to become a United States Senator (see other law schools at the National Environmental Law p. 23); 4 Moot Court Competition in New York (see p. 5). Our team won both the Best Brief-Appellee Award ■ Gregory P.J. Zerzan CLA’93, JD’96 has received and the First Prize for Oral Argument. This is an a presidential appointment and Senate confirmation enormous achievement, which confirms the steady as Deputy Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Treasury progress of our students and their ability to compete (see p. 28); with and prevail over the best students in the nation. ■ Chief Justice Wallace P. Carson, Jr. JD’62 has Our faculty continues to excel. The four-page list been recognized as Oregon’s Legal Citizen of the Year of “Faculty Activities” (see pp. 6-9) is only a partial (see p. 25); and testimonial to what is an extremely energetic and ■ Russell J. Speidel JD’74 has received the Gold- productive faculty. It is not simply the high number mark Distinguished Service Award from the Wash- of publications – which, after all, are part of any ington Legal Foundation (see p. 26). scholar’s expected contribution – but also the impres- sive number of national and international recogni- We are proud of them. But we are also proud of all tions that our professors have garnered. Here are those other alumni who, whether they work close to some examples from this period: Salem like Susan Hammer JD’76 (see pp. 20-21) and Jim Griggs CLA’71, JD’75 (see pp. 24-25), or as far ■ Three Willamette professors have been elected away as Afghanistan like Jay Thoman JD’00 (see presidents, and two professors serve as vice presidents, p. 22), continue to exemplify the work ethos of a of national scholarly organizations in their respective Willamette graduate and the value of a Willamette fields; legal education. ■ Two professors have received national scholarly prizes; With my best regards, ■ Five professors have lectured to international audiences on five continents (Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Netherlands, South Africa); and Symeon C. Symeonides Dean & Professor of Law Spring 2003
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WILLAMETTE: NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MOOT COURT CHAMPION
arolyn R. Klohe JD’03 and Aaron Young law schools. More than 200 attorneys serve as JD’04 led Willamette University College judges for three days of oral arguments, creating a K of Law to the championship of the rigorous academic experience for student partici- National Environmental Law Moot Court pants. The Pace-sponsored competition is recognized Competition in New York on Feb. 22, 2003, defeat- as the preeminent environmental law moot court ing Louisiana State University and Drake competition in the United States. The competition University in the final round. In a rare accomplish- is distinctive in that three adverse teams argue the ment, Willamette’s team also captured the Best issues. It mirrors the reality of environmental Brief-Appellee Award, which was co-authored by litigation that often involves multiple parties – the Deborah Dunn JD’03. Professor Susan Smith was government, a public interest group and a member the team’s coach. Willamette’s victory takes the of the regulated industry. National Championship Trophy from Lewis and This year’s problem centered on the Federal Clean Clark Law School, the winner of the 2002 Water Act and the discharge of polluted wastewater competition. from a mining operation. Previous legal problems In an email sent to the law school community have included vicarious criminal liability of corpo- 5 shortly after being notified of the team’s win, Dean rate offices for their company’s environmental Symeon Symeonides offered the team his hearty crimes and commerce clause limits on water pollu- congratulations. “We are thrilled with your success,” tion regulation. Teams wrote and filed briefs for wrote Symeonides. “Your victory for best brief was their respective parties in early December, hoping already a huge step, and now you have done it for a place in the oral phase of the competition in again! This is terrific! Congratulations and thanks! New York. Those with the highest combined scores We are proud of you.” The dean also recognized for both the written brief and oral argument Professor Susan Smith for her role in “selecting advanced to succeeding rounds. Klohe and Young and guiding the team” and also recognized Marci faced a judging panel comprised of a judge from the Ellsworth CLA’93, JD’03 and Matthew Fisher 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, a judge from the 3rd CLA’93, JD’03 for having done “such a great job Circuit Court of Appeals and a judge from the leading this year’s Moot Court Board.” Fisher is Environmental Appellate Board. Moot Court Board chair; Ellsworth is vice-chair. The team was honored at a reception at the College Both received their undergraduate degrees from of Law upon their return from New York. Asked Willamette University. Klohe received her bache- about the experience, Klohe said that the competi- lor’s degree from the University of Washington; tion was “one of the most terrifying, exhausting and Young from Texas Wesleyan University; and Dunn fun events in my life.” from La Sierra University in southern California. In addition to Lewis & Clark, previous winners The 15th Annual National Environmental Law include the University of California, Berkeley Moot Court Competition was held at Pace in 2001 and the University of Texas, Austin in University School of Law in White Plains, N.Y. 2000. The competition, which began in 1989, today draws more than 200 competitors from a diverse group of Spring 2003
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RECENT FACULTY ACTIVITIES
ROBERT C. ART GILBERT P. CARRASCO VINCENT F. CHIAPPETTA Publications: Recognition: Publications: ■ Oregon Law and Practice - ■ Honored by the Hispanic Bar ■ “Trademarks – More than Meets Corporations (West Publishing 2002). Association of the District of the Eye?” Circulated requesting publi- Oregon Law and Practice - Columbia at the Equal Justice Awards cation. Partnership (West Publishing 2002). Dinner “For service to the Hispanic ■ “TRIPping over Business Method Bar Association of the District of Teaching: Patents” (working title), discussing the Columbia and Dedication to inadvisability of incorporating business ■ Coordinated and taught in Early Bar Promoting Equal Justice and methods in the TRIPs agreement. Preparation program for third-year Opportunity for All Latinos,” Presentations: Willamette students. Washington, D.C., November 2002 ■ Speaker, “At the Crossroads: When Service: Publications: Intellectual Property Law Meets ■ Chair of state bar Corporation Act ■ Essay on the Bracero Program in Antitrust,” Oregon Antitrust Section Committee, which drafted House Bill Encyclopedia of Latinos and Latinas in Annual Meeting, Portland, Ore., 2075 amending the Oregon Business the United States (Suzanne Oboler & Dec. 4, 2002. Corporation Act, currently pending in Deena J. González, eds., Oxford ■ Panelist, “Patent Law, Social Policy the state legislature. University Press) (forthcoming) and Public Interest: The Search for a ■ Essay on the Civil Rights Act of 1957 Balanced Global System Symposium,” RICHARD BIRKE in Major Acts of Congress (Brian K. Cardozo School of Law, New York, Publications: Landsberg, ed., Macmillan Reference N.Y., Nov. 7, 2002. 6 USA) (forthcoming) ■ “U.S. Mediation in 2001: The Path ■ Moderator/panelist, NAAG National That Brought America to Uniform Service: Antitrust Litigation Seminar, “Federal Laws and Mediation in Cyberspace,” ■ Brief Amici Curiae on behalf of the & State Enforcement – Is there a 50 Am. J. Comp. L.(2002)(with Hispanic National Bar Association and Developing Gap,” Portland, Ore., Louise Ellen Teitz). the Hispanic Association of Colleges Oct. 2, 2002. ■ “Forecasting Trial Outcomes: Lawyers and Universities in Grutter v. Bollinger ■ Acted as paper reviewer for IASTED Assign Higher Probability to (the affirmative action case), United Law and Technology 2002 Conference, Possibilities that are Described in States Supreme Court, filed February Cambridge, Mass., Nov. 6, 2002. Greater Detail, “26 L. & Hum. Behav. 2003; Chair, Amicus Curiae Teaching Innovations: Committee of the Hispanic National 159, 160 (2002) (with Craig Fox). ■ Bar Association; WUCL Law and Continued development of “Marketing ■ “Apology and Forgiveness as Government Certificate Program and the Law” jointly taught course in Bargaining Commodities,” forthcom- Committee; Admissions Committee; the Business Certificate curriculum. ing in the Toronto Law Review. Minority Affairs Committee Service: ■ Two book reviews for the publication ■ Member, State of Oregon Higher “Dispute Resolution Alert.” ROBERT B. CHAPMAN Education Technology Transfer Fund Presentations: Board; Oregon State Bar Computer Publications: ■ Co-taught a winter term mediation and Electronic Information Work course at Stanford Law School. ■ “A Matter of Trust, or Why “ERISA- Group, completing final report on Qualified” is Nonsense Upon Stilts: ■ Presented on introductory and UCITA; Spoke to “Law Pioneers” The Tax and Bankruptcy Treatment of advanced techniques in appellate set- group, high school students interested 457 Plans,” 39 Willamette Law Review tlement to the First District Court of in legal careers about law school and (forthcoming 2003). Appeals mediators in San Francisco legal careers; University Facilities and the Second District Court of ■ “The Bankruptcy of Haig-Simons. Committee; Admissions Office letter Appeals settlement personnel in Los Defining Income in Consumer to potential applicants and follow-up Angeles. Bankruptcy Cases,” 10 American discussions with those that responded; Bankruptcy Institute Law Review 765 Willamette Law on Line, Faculty ■ Lectured on Game Theory and (2002). Advisor. Mediation to the Northern California Mediation Association. ■ “Missing Persons: Social Science and Other: Accounting for Race, Sex, and DAVID S. CLARK Marital Status in Bankruptcy,” 76 Recognition: ■ Briefly held a Visiting Scholar’s American Bankruptcy Law Journal 347 ■ appointment at the Harvard Law (2002). Elected president, American Society of School. Comparative Law ■ Commerzbank Visiting Professor of Law, Bucerius Law School (Hamburg), November-December 2002. Spring 2003
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Service: Systems,” South Dakota Law Review RICHARD B. HAGEDORN ■ Member, Law School Admission (forthcoming 2003) Publications: Council, Grants Subcommittee; Presentation: ■ Supplement No. 3, 2002, Brady on Member, Association of American Law ■ “Multijurisdictional Law Practice,” Bank Checks, with Henry J. Bailey. Schools, Committee on Curriculum Heritage Club Meeting; (Willamette Published by A.S. Pratt & Sons Group. and Research; Director, Semester University College of Law, Salem, OR, ■ New two-volume edition and 2002 Abroad Program, Bucerius Law School April 4, 2003 supplement, The Law of Debtors and (Hamburg); Director, International & Service: Creditors, with Crandall and Smith. Comparative Law Certificate Program; ■ Chair, Faculty Recruitment Member, Willamette Board of Trustees Committee. Law Committee; Founders Day M.H. SAM JACOBSON Committee Presentation and Paper: WILLIAM B. GOULD IV ■ “Understanding Preclusion, Estoppel STEVEN K. GREEN Publications: and Waiver,” given at the Publications: OAALJ/WUCL conference ■ Diary of a Contraband: The Civil War ■ “Administrative Justice in Oregon,” Passage of a Black Sailor, (Stanford “Of (Un)Equal Jurisprudential (2002). University Press, 2003). Pedigree: Rectifying the Imbalance Between Neutrality and ■ Labored Relations: Law, Politics and the Separationism,” 43 Boston College PETER V. LETSOU NLRB - A Memoir, (MIT Press, 2000). Law Review 1111 ( 2002). ■ “Labor Law for a Global Economy: The Publications: ■ “The Illusionary Aspect of ‘Private ■ Ribstein & Letsou, Cases and Materials uneasy Case for International Labor Choice’ for Constitutional Analysis,” on Business Associations (4th ed. Standards,” 80 Nebraska Law Review 38 Willamette Law Review 549 (Fall 2003) 715 (2001). 2002). ■ “The Third Way: Labor Policy Beyond ■ “Cases and Materials on Corporate ■ “Book Review of Clergy Malpractice in the New Deal,” 48 University of Mergers and Acquisitions,” (in America,” 5 Journal of Church and Kansas Law Review 751 (2000). progress, for Aspen Law & Business in 7 State (Winter 2003). ■ July, 2002). “Baseball and Globalization: The Presentations: Game Played and Heard and Watched ■ “Implications of Shareholder ■ ‘Round the World (with apologies to Harvard University Conference: Diversification on Corporate Law and soccer and Bobby Thomson),” 8 “What’s Next for Vouchers,” Kennedy Organization: The Case of the Business Indiana Journal of Global Legal School of Government, Cambridge, Judgment Rule,” 77 Chicago-Kent Studies 85 (2000). MA, Oct. 17-18, 2002 - Debate with Law Review 179 (2001). former Judge Kenneth Starr. ■ “The Labor Board’s Ever Deepening ■ “Neutral Ground,” The Daily Deal ■ Somnolence: Some Reflections of a National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (New York City), Feb. 6, 2003. National Conference, Portland, Ore., Former Chairman,” 32 Creighton Law ■ “Flaw and Folly,” The Daily Deal (New Nov. 8, 2002 – Presentation on Review, 1505 (1999). York City), Oct. 9, 2002. religious discrimination issues. ■ “Lochner v. New York,” Encyclopedia Presentations: ■ Addressed Salem Ministerial of the American Constitution, (2nd ■ Moderated and organized the ed. 2000). Association on Charitable Choice/Faith-Based Initiative, Jan. 8, 14th Annual Corporate Law ■ “Workers’ Compensation Legislation,” 2003. Symposium on Corporate Law Firms in Encyclopedia of the American the 21st Century at the University of ■ Willamette University College of Law Constitution, (2nd ed. 2000). Cincinnati College of Law on March Multicultural Law Student Association ■ 9, 2001, published in Fourteenth “Labor Law,” in Introduction to the Conference, Feb. 22, 2003. Law of the United States, (2nd ed., Annual Corporate Law Symposium ■ David S. Clark and Tugrul Ansay, eds., American Academy of Religion Issue of the University of Cincinnati 2002). Conference, Dallas, Texas, March 15, Law Review (69 U. Cin. L. Rev. 1107 2003 – Presentation on current ■ (2001)). “Better Laws to Settle the Port Labor church-state issues. Dispute,” New York Times, Op-Ed ■ Moderated and organized the 15th ■ (Oct. 10, 2002). Pew Forum on Religion and Public Annual Corporate Law Symposium on Life/University of North Carolina Law ■ Bankruptcy and Corporate “Slugging it Out,” San Francisco School Conference, Chapel Hill, N.C., Chronicle, (Dec. 2, 2001) Reorganization in the New March 28, 2003 - Presentation on state Millennium at the University of ■ “Workplace Reformers are Stirring in constitutions and vouchers. Cincinnati College of Law on March China,” San Jose Mercury News, (July Service: 1, 2002, published in Fifteenth Annual 23, 2001). ■ Reporter, in Oregon Law Commission Corporate Law Symposium Issue of the ■ “Borking - Then and Now,” San Study of Faith Based Initiative; University of Cincinnati Law Review Francisco Chronicle, (Jan. 17, 2001). Contributor to Roundtable on Religion (70 U. Cin. L. Rev. __ (2002) (forth and Social Welfare Policy study on coming). KATHY T. GRAHAM National Implementation of the Faith- Media Quotations: Publications: Based Initiative; Of counsel in Holmes ■ “ProBusiness creates escape hatch,” v. Bush (Fla. Ct. App.); Of counsel in ■ “The Uniform Marital Property Act: A The Daily Deal (New York City), Bellmore v. United Methodist Solution For Common Law Property Jan. 28, 2003. Children’s Home (Ga. Super.Ct.) Spring 2003
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■ “Fed ponders ‘off balance sheet’ rule,” University of Denver College of Law JEFFREY STANDEN The Daily Deal (New York City), (Denver, CO, March 23, 2002). Recognition: Sept. 30, 2002. Service: ■ Willamette University Robert L. ■ Re-elected President, American Misner Award for Faculty Scholarship JAMES A.R. NAFZIGER Branch, International Law (2003) Publications: Association, Oct. 25, 2002; Elected Publications: Chair, Conflict of Laws Section, ■ “Another Look at the Hague Evidence ■ “The End of the Era of Sentencing Association of American Law Schools, Convention After Aérospatiale,” 38 Guidelines: Apprendi v. New Jersey,” Jan. 3, 2003; New member, Tex. Int’l. L.J. 103 (2003). 87 Iowa Law Review 775 (2002) Nominating Committee, American ■ “Avoiding Courtroom “Conflicts” Council of Learned Societies; ■ “The Politics of Miranda,” Cornell Whenever Possible,” in Law and Executive Committee, Conference of Journal of Law and Public Policy Justice in a Multistate World: Essays in Administrative Officers, American (Spring 2003) Honor of Arthur T. von Mehren 341 Council of Learned Societies (2002); ■ “The Production of Pro Bono,” (James A.R. Nafziger & Symeon C. Board of Advisors, National Sports Cornell Journal of Law and Public Symeonides eds. 2002). Law Institute (2002); Panel of Policy (Spring 2003) ■ “Comparative Dispute Resolution: A Scholarly Contributors, Black’s Law ■ “Commentaries on the Federal New Look,” 10 Willamette Journal of Dictionary (2003); Member, Board of Sentencing Guidelines,” United States International Law & Dispute Directors, United Nations Association Code Service (Lexis Publications, Resolution 11 (2002). USA.; Treasurer, American Society of Spring 2003) ■ “Executive Agreements and Treaties,” Comparative Law. Presentations: The Oxford Companion to American ■ “Some Conceptual Problems with Law 282, 809 (Kermit L. Hall ed. SUSAN L. SMITH Money Laundering,” (Conference on 2002). Publication: International Criminal Justice, ■ “Report,” Committee on Cultural ■ 2002 Supplement to Crimes Against Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Heritage Law, International Law the Environment (with Susan February 2002) 8 Association (Rapporteur), I.L.A., Rep. Mandiberg). ■ “Theorizing Class Interests in of the Seventieth Conf. 816, 821 Professional Regulation,” (Conference (2002). Presentations: on Intersection of Law and Public ■ “Water in the West: Stories, Myths, Presentations: Policy, Cornell Law School, and the Law,” Oregon Council for the ■ “The Growth and Future of the November 2002) Humanities, Annual Teacher Institute ABILA,” International Law Weekend- (June 2002). Service: West (Los Angeles, CA, Feb. 8, 2003). ■ “Endangered Species: Recent Legal ■ Oregon State Bar CLE Committee; ■ “Legal Exchange Between China and Developments,” 5th Annual Oregon Organized annual faculty-student golf the United States,” Fiftieth Endangered Species Conference (June tournament; Lecturer, Willamette Bar Anniversary Commemoration, East 2002). Preparation Course; Interviewed by China University of Politics and Law various regional and national media ■ “Current Developments in Oregon (Shanghai, China, Nov. 9, 2002). outlets. Water Law: An Evolutionary ■ “Protection of Children From Perspective,” 11th Annual Oregon Education in Hatred and Violence,” Water Law Conference (November SYMEON C. SYMEONIDES Conference on the Rights of the Child, 2002). St. Louis University School of Law (St. Recognition: Louis, MO, Nov. 1, 2002). Scholarship (in progress) ■ Received the first Friedrich K. Juenger ■ “The Underwater Cultural Heritage ■ “Sustainable Environmental Law: The Prize in Private International Law and the Evolving Role of United Evolution Of Natural Resources Law from the American Society of States Admiralty Courts,” Annual Towards Ecological Sustainability.” Comparative Law for his article Conference of the International Bar (Article) “Choice of Law in the American Association (Durban, South Africa, ■ Second edition of Crimes Against the Courts in 2000: As the Century Oct. 23, 2002). Environment (LEXIS)(with Susan Turns,” 49 American Journal of Comparative Law 1-47 (2001). ■ “Jurisdiction and Recognition of Mandiberg). Judgments” (Moderator), Law and ■ Revision of Volume II (Clean Air Act) ■ Elected Vice President, American Justice in a Multistate World: A for Gerrard, Environmental Law and Society of Comparative Law, 2002. Comparative and International Law Practice Guide (Matthew Bender). ■ Elected Visiting Professor, University Symposium. Harvard Law School, of Paris, 2002 and 2003. (Cambridge, MA, Sept. 27, 2002). CARLTON J. SNOW Publications: ■ “Sports in the International Context,” Recognition: ■ The American Conflicts Revolution (United States Reporter), XVIth in the Courts: Today and Tomorrow ■ Elected Vice-President of the National Quadrennial Congress of the (Academy of International Law, The Academy of Arbitrators. International Academy of Hague, 2003) Comparative Law (Brisbane, Australia, Presentation: ■ “Territoriality and Personality in ■ July 19, 2002). “Contract Interpretation Principles,” American Tort Conflicts,” in ■ “The Grave New World of Terrorism: Labor Law Conference (April 2003). Festschrift für Peter Nygh (2003). A Lawyer’s View,” McDougal Lecture, Spring 2003
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■ “Choice of Law in the American ■ Moderated panel “Disgorgement of Presentations: Courts in 2002: Fifteenth Annual Fees,” ABA National Conference on ■ Planning committee, Northwest Survey,” 51 American Journal of Professional Responsibility, May 2002, Clinical Law Teachers’ Conference, Comparative Law (2003). Vancouver, B.C. Sept. 27-29, 2002. ■ “Codifying Choice of Law for ■ Organized various panels on ethics ■ Presentation, “How We Teach Legal Contracts: The Oregon Experience,” issues, AALS Section on Professional Writing in Clinics,” at the Northwest Rabels Zeitschrift für ausländisches Responsibility, AALS Annual Clinical Law Conference, Sept. 27-29, und internationales Privatrecht, Conference, January 2002. 2002. (2003). ■ Keynote speaker, “Guardianship and ■ “The Mixed Legal System of the VALERIE J. VOLLMAR the Right to Decide,” at the statewide Republic of Cyprus: Problems and Publications: Long Term Care Ombudsmans Opportunities,” Tulane Law Review ■ Conference. (2003). Valerie J. Vollmar, Amy Morris Hess & Robert Whitman, An Introduction to ■ Presented written testimony to the Presentations: Trusts and Estates, (West Group, Oregon Senate Judiciary Committee ■ Speaker on Law and Justice in a 2003). on SB 37, amending the Elder Abuse Multistate World, Harvard Law Prevention Act, January 2003. ■ Program materials for Oregon State School, September 2002. ■ Bar “Planning the Basic Estate,” CLE Presented to Willamette M.A.T. stu- ■ Speaker, World Congress on Mixed program, including an update of will dents, “The Who, What, When, Jurisdictions, Tulane Law School, and trust forms widely used by Oregon Where, and How of Child Abuse November 2002. lawyers (December 2002). Reporting,” Aug. 20, 2001. Service: Presentations: ■ Pro Bono Honors Program orientation for students, Sept. 6, 2002. ■ Commissioner, Oregon Law ■ Speaker, “Born-Again Drafting,” Commission; Chair, Codification of Oregon State Bar “Planning the Basic ■ Presented faculty colloquium, Conflicts Law; Member, Board of Estate,” CLE program (December “Introduction to the Pro Bono Honors Editors: Yearbook of Private 2002). Program,” Sept. 11, 2002. International Law (Switzerland); ■ 9 ■ Speaker, “Estate Planning for Lawyers Presentation on the Clinical Law Electronic Journal of Comparative - Death and Taxes: Planning for the Program to the staff of the Salem Law (Netherlands); American Journal Inevitable,” Willamette Valley Outreach Shelter, Sept. 23, 2002. of Comparative Law (United States); American Inn of Court (September, Service: Rapporteur and Chair, Revision of 2002). ■ Law of Leases, Louisiana State Law Chair of the Elder Law section of the Institute; Advisor, Commisión Service: Oregon State Bar; Member of the pro Conjunta Permanente para la ■ Co-chair of the Uniform Trust Code bono committee, Legislative commit- Revisión y Reforma del Código Civil Study Committee, which is studying tee and Policy development committee de Puerto Rico; Scholarly consultant, the new Uniform Trust Code for possi- of the Elder Law section; Statewide Black’s Law Dictionary (2003) ble adoption in Oregon. interdisciplinary taskforce working to mitigate the effects of cuts to Medicaid long term care benefits; Founding YVONNE A. TAMAYO NORMAN R. WILLIAMS member of Willamette University Recognition: Presentations: Professionalism Association (WUPA); ■ Re-elected Executive Committee ■ “Current Developments in Federal Secretary of the Marion County Bar member (2003-2004) of AALS Administrative Law,” conference on Association’s pro bono committee; Section on Professional Responsibility. Administrative Justice in Oregon, Faculty advisor for Law Partners; Faculty advisor for Phi Delta Phi; Publications: sponsored by the Oregon Association of Administrative Law Judges and the Together with the Marion County Bar ■ “Cubans Without Borders: Finding Willamette Center for Law and Association’s pro bono committee and Home,” Florida Law Review (January Government. the Marion County Court, created the 2003). Service: Mentor-Match Program, in which vol- ■ “Doing Good While Doing Well in unteer law students are teamed with ■ the Twenty-First Century: One Member, Education Committee, pro bono attorneys to represent low- Cuban’s Perspective,” Fordham Law National Association of income people; Together with Ellen Review (April 2002). Administrative Law Judges. Jones, created the Pro Bono Honors ■ “Catch Me if You Can: Service of Program, to assist and encourage stu- Process on Elusive Defendants in JENNIFER L. WRIGHT dents in engaging in pro bono work International Litigation,” (In Recognition: during law school Progress). ■ Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, award- Innovations in teaching: Presentations: ed by the Marion County Bar ■ Redesigned classroom component of ■ Organizer of and speaker at the Panel Association, Jan. 30, 2003. the Civil Practice Clinic and the “Ethics of Decisional Independence Scholarship: Externship Program with focus on examination of issues of legal ethics and Accountability,” Oregon ■ “Protecting Who From What, and and professionalism as they arise in the Association of Administrative Law Why, and How? A Proposal for an context of actual law practice. Judges CLE Conference, November Integrative Approach to Adult 2002. Protective Proceedings,” to be submit- ted for publication shortly. Spring 2003
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SUCCESS IN DEGREES By Ellen Jones
aylor Anderson MBA/JD’03 grew up as the middle child in a sibling group T of five and was always considered the “peacemaker.” Therefore, he finds it slightly ironic that this spring, he will graduate from law school.
Anderson, who was born in Boise, Idaho, literally grew up in the Mormon Church. When Anderson was eight years old, his father purchased what had been a Mormon church (built in 1919) in Centerville, Utah, and the family moved into the church and made it their home. The family spent years renovating the space, and his parents live 10 there to this day and operate a pre-school and dance studio in the building.
After graduating from high school, Anderson served a two-year mission in Eastern Canada for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Taylor Anderson MBA/JD’03 He cites this as one of the greatest experiences in his life. “It was an introspective time for me and it long, hard struggle and that, in the end, doing so gave me an opportunity to think about life in a wouldn’t provide the satisfaction and job security I different way. It was an opportunity to not only wanted.” Anderson began to consider law school as provide service to others but also to experience an option. After consulting with family members another culture.” who were attorneys and several professors, Anderson returned home from his mission in 1997 Anderson became convinced that his English and married his wife, Shauna. Having previously degree would be a good foundation for law school. begun his undergraduate studies at Weber State and Serendipity played a role in bringing Anderson to the University of Utah, Anderson transferred to Willamette. His sister-in-law, then a student at Brigham Young University (BYU) where he earned BYU law school, was thinking about transferring to his Bachelor of Arts in English, graduating cum Willamette. She happened to have an application laude in 1999. “My original plan was to pursue and passed it on to Anderson. Anderson applied graduate studies and to eventually teach,” says and was accepted. Anderson. However, in his senior year, he began to have doubts about this plan. “I was concerned that Why Willamette? “I felt right away that Willamette earning an advanced degree in English would be a was interested in me as a student. During my first Spring 2003
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visit to campus, I was made to feel a part of the released October 2002 and is currently available Willamette community. The administration was through Amazon.com. very friendly. I also liked the campus and the fact When he reflects upon his many law school accom- that the business school is right next door.” plishments, Anderson is particularly proud of the Anderson has been earning his MBA at Atkinson work done by members of the Willamette Law while attending law school. He highly recommends Review this year. “It was definitely a group effort. In the joint-degree option to other students. “I’m very addition to publishing more than four issues this glad I chose to earn a joint-degree. While law year, we also passed major changes to the bylaws school tends to be an independent type of academ- that will improve the quality and efficiency of the ic study, business school is very team oriented. My review.” Anderson credits Professors Snow, Jacobson, Chiappetta and Hagedorn as key influ- ences during his law school career. After gradua- tion, Anderson will join the 14-attorney Salt Lake “My goal in law school was simply to City law firm of Bennett, Tueller, Johnson & Deere, work hard and to do my best.” where he will practice business law. 11 Anderson credits his “incredibly supportive” wife, – TAYLOR ANDERSON MBA/ JD’ 03 Shauna, and their daughters, Carissa, 3, and Sophie, 1, for helping him maintain his perspective and a sense of balance throughout law school. “My goal in law school was simply to work hard and to business school education has taught me the impor- do my best.” It is safe to say that Taylor Anderson tance of teamwork and other business philoso- more than achieved his goal. phies.” Anderson found his business education invaluable this year, both in his role as editor in chief of the Willamette Law Review and as the pro- ducer of his first music CD.
An accomplished musician and vocalist, Anderson took time during the summer before his second year of law school to record a CD of Christian contem- porary songs, all but three of which are original. Not only did Anderson provide the vocals, but he also played all the instruments for the recordings. Utilizing his business and law school education, Anderson formed his own business to manage and distribute the CD on his own label – Old Church Records. The CD, titled “One Little Miracle,” was Spring 2003
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SYMPOSIUM EXAMINES JUDICIAL SELECTION By Kristin Bremer JD’03
he Willamette Law Review, in conjunction JD’75, Oregon Supreme Court, and Hon. William with the Willamette Center for Law and Baker, Washington Court of Appeals, participated on T Government, hosted its annual spring the first panel, discussing the current trends in Symposium entitled “Selection of State Appellate Oregon and Washington judicial elections. DeMuniz Judges” on Feb. 28. The symposium approached sub- examined Ballot Measure 20 and 21 from last fall’s jects that are currently in debate in Oregon and election. Baker discussed the seemingly persuasive nationwide: What is the best method to select a power a last name, over that of professional creden- qualified and diverse state appellate judiciary? How tials, has in the current Washington judicial elections. does a state judiciary, subjected to political campaigns, The second panel included members with various fundraising, and interests groups, remain neutral backgrounds that discussed how voters perceive the and independent? And, ultimately, how do voters judiciary and what it means to influence voters about experience judicial elections? judicial candidates. Chris Heagarty, a Willamette Law Review’s unique approach judicial campaign organizer, lobbyist and to its symposia is to invite individuals the executive director of North Carolina 12 with diverse professional backgrounds to Center for Voter Education and Professor address this issue, such as legal scholars, James Foster, Oregon State University, political science scholars, judges, lobby- Department of Political Science, gave ists, campaign coordinators, campaign empirically driven analyses of the pub- funders and lawyers. The morning began lic’s association to its judiciary. Their with the keynote speaker, Dave research shows that although voters may Frohnmayer, Oregon’s former attorney be skeptical of biased judges who benefit general and the current president of their contributors, voters are not in favor Jurisprudence scholar and University of Oregon. Frohnmayer spoke of giving up their right to elect their University of Pennsylvania law of his misgivings of the current trends to professor, Geoffrey C. Hazard, judges. Charles Tauman an active mem- politicize the judiciary as witnessed in spoke at Willamette Law Review ber of the Oregon’s Plaintiffs Bar and recent elections. Symposium. involved in judicial campaign fundrais- ing, spoke of the methods and difficulties Professor Geoffrey C. Hazard Jr., University of in which candidate supporters reach and influence Pennsylvania Law School, gave the lunch address. voters. Hazard began with the realistic observation that judges are increasingly exposed to political interests, In the afternoon, Dr. Kyle Cheek, University of Texas whether or not the state elects via partisan or nonpar- at Dallas, Political Science Department, and Luke tisan elections. To counterbalance these strong influ- Bierman, legal scholar and director of the ABA ences, Hazard called on lawyers to become more ener- Center for Justice, discussed political party affiliation getic about judicial selection and take more of an in partisan and nonpartisan judicial elections. active role in supporting those candidates that are The symposium concluded with its final panel that qualified and desirable. Likewise, he urged the state proposed reforms to Oregon’s judicial selection bar to become more involved by defining standards process. All presenters at the symposium submitted both in conduct and quality for its judiciary. articles that will be published in 39:4 of Willamette The remainder of the day was divided into four panels Law Review. To order a copy of this issue on the that covered various topics. Hon. Paul DeMuniz symposium, please call 503-375-5311. Spring 2003
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JAPANESE AMERICAN INTERNMENT SUBJECT OF TWO DAY CONFERENCE
n recognition of February’s designation as Law Student Association (MLSA) and the Moot “National Minority Recruitment Month,” the Court Board presented a reenactment of Yasui v. ICollege of Law sponsored a two-day symposium United States. Yasui, a Japanese American graduate on Feb. 21-22 entitled, “The Price of Freedom in of the University of Oregon School of Law from 2003, Who Pays? An Authentic Dialogue.” Hood River, Ore., was indicted for violating a Portland wartime curfew for persons of Japanese “The topic for the symposium grew out of discussions ancestry. about Sept. 11,” said Marva Fabien, coordinator of professional development and multicultural affairs Saturday’s program, featured prominent Japanese at the law school. “What we are seeing today, in the American community leaders, faculty members reactions of some in the United States to these and alumni leading discussions which grew out horrors, are similar to the fears of citizens during of the results of a recent public survey which stated World War II.” This fear, says Fabien, eventually that 48 percent of Americans agreed they would led to the creation of Executive Order 9066 by have to “give up some rights and liberties” in order President Franklin Roosevelt and the forced removal to reduce the threat of terrorism. Presenters included and incarceration of Japanese Americans into intern- Henry Sakamoto, an internee/survivor, Peggy Nagae, 13 ment camps. lead attorney in Yasui v. U.S., Professor Mike Wise, Hon. Susan Leeson CLA’68, JD’81, and immigration Friday night’s program, designed to encourage high attorney, Nicole Nelson JD’97. The event was co- school and college students to consider a career in sponsored by Law Services and the Japanese law, highlighted how race and national origin can American Citizens League. play a role in the legal system. The Multicultural
WWII PLIGHT OF WILLAMETTE LAW STUDENT RECOUNTED AT CONFERENCE
In 1942, Taul Watanabe CLA’41 was taken from was freed and completed his education at the his law school class at Willamette and sent north University of Denver College of Law. under armed guard, as part of Executive Order 9066. For five months, the 22-year-old Salem- Watanabe served as president of several banks born Japanese American, who held a Willamette and executive vice president of Burlington history degree, lived in a white washed horse stall Northern. A plaque in the College of Law honors at the fairgrounds in Puyallup, Wash. While other the former Willamette trustee. About internment, family members were sent to internment camps, Watanabe said, “I thought I was an American. It one brother was not. He was in Europe with the was a rude awakening.” But a news story about US 100th Infantry and eventually earned the Watanabe noted, “Instead of bitterness, Purple Heart. Watanabe’s five month internment inspired a life of community service.” And before his death in At the urging of classmate, Otto Skopil CLA’41, 1994, a news headline read, “Willamette JD’46, (who serves on the 9th Circuit Court of University benefactor sets an example with for- Appeals), Willamette President Bruce Baxter giveness.” found Watanabe. Speaking through barbed wire Based upon opening remarks of Associate Dean David R. and watched by guards, he promised to win Kenagy, from remembrances of Col. Rupert E. Park Jr. JD’47, Watanabe’s release. With Baxter’s help, Watanabe classmate to Taul Watanabe and for whom the annual Pro Bono Student of the Year Award is named. Spring 2003
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WILLAMETTE LAW ONLINE: 10,500 SUBSCRIBERS AND COUNTING
ccording to Willamette Law Online Who are among those 10,520 subscribers? Gettman (WLO) lore, it all began when law student says they don’t have specifics since they just have A Carl D. Crowell JD’98 began thinking email addresses from which to glean that information. about the practice of the Oregon Judicial Department But some who have corresponded with the staff of distributing media releases of cases as the Oregon include justices, judges, clerks and faculty members Court of Appeals and the Oregon Supreme Court at Harvard, Yale, Cornell, UCLA and Dartmouth. decided them. Crowell spoke with one of his profes- Subscribers work at Stoel Rives, Nordstrom and John sors, Ross R. Runkel, about taking those summaries, Deere, to name a few. She also points out that WLO putting them together in an email format and sending has never engaged in any marketing and yet, in four them to attorneys and other legal practitioners in quick years, the service gained more than 4,000 sub- Oregon to notify them of cases that might affect their scribers. Only 200 (3 percent) of WLO’s subscribers work. Today, the “brainchild” of the now Salem are from the Willamette community. attorney Crowell and now Emeritus Prof. Runkel that One of those subscribers, began with one dedicated an attorney at one of the 14 staff person, serves more “Since the courts don’t rest, neither do largest law firms in than 10,500 subscribers and we. We operate 52 weeks out of the California, praised WLO relies each year on more year, including summer vacation, other saying, “With the pressure than 50 student writers to breaks and during finals.” of heavy practice, many provide succinctly stated forget to say thank you. and accurate summaries of – KATHERYN A. GETTMAN MBA/ JD’03 The summaries you provide recently decided cases of Editor-in-Chief, Willamette Law Online are of immeasurable value the United States Supreme and significantly reduce the Court, Ninth Circuit Court time each of us must spend of Appeals, Oregon to ‘stay current.’” A law Supreme Court, Oregon Court of Appeals and in professor in Virginia wrote, “My admiration is sparked Intellectual Property. Professor Vincent Chiappetta by the quality of the reports. The summaries are both serves as WLO’s faculty advisor. correct and precise about the critical issue in the case. This is production of the first order. Well done.” What is at once a free service for lawyers and other legal professionals is also an innovative training ground “My favorite thing about law school has been WLO,” for lawyers-to-be. As editor-in-chief, Katie Gettman says Gettman, a University of Minnesota graduate MBA/JD’03, explains, “WLO exists to foster the learn- who will be returning to Minneapolis as an associate ing experiences of student writers and to build upon at Mackall Crounse & Moore, PLC. “Being a part of the foundation of legal skills that law school course- an organization that has such a positive impact on work already provides. The benefit of the WLO experi- the legal community, our students and the law ence to the writer is an improvement in their legal school’s reputation has been very rewarding to me.” analysis and writing skills, as well as a deepening of To subscribe to Willamette Law Online, visit knowledge about a particular substantive area.” www.willamette.edu/wucl/wlo. Spring 2003
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STANDEN RECEIVES FIRST MISNER AWARD
n Founders’ Day, Feb. 3, 2003, the brother, Glen. Dean Willamette University community Symeon Symeonides, in O celebrated its 161st year. At a gathering recommending Standen for in Hudson Hall of the Rogers Music Center, President the first Misner Award, Pelton delivered his State of the University address noted that it was during and students presented readings and musical perform- Misner’s deanship in 1990 ances. As part of the celebration, awards were that Standen joined the presented for faculty achievement in scholarship, faculty. Prof. Jeffrey A. Standen research and teaching. This year, for the first time, Since that time, Standen has produced numerous the Robert L. Misner Award for Faculty Scholarship articles and other publications in the legal literature. at the College of Law was bestowed. Professor Jeffrey He has also lectured widely and is a much sought A. Standen was honored as the first recipient of the after expert on sentencing guidelines. Standen’s Misner Award. teaching experience includes Remedies, Criminal The Robert L. Misner Award for Faculty Scholarship Procedure, Jurisprudence, Professional Responsibility was established in 2002 in memory of the former and Law and Economics. He also teaches the first 15 College of Law dean and professor in recognition of year course in Law and Financial Perspectives in his innumerable contributions to the College of Law which students considering the College of Law’s new and his commitment to faculty excellence. The award Certificate of Business Law Concentration may begin is underwritten by the Robert L. Misner Memorial their specialized course of study during law school. Fund, which was established in 2002 with contribu- Standen is also the author of a memorial piece, “In tions from Willamette University and many of Memory of Robert L. Misner,” appearing in 37 Misner’s friends. Willamette Law Review No. 1 (winter 2001). Prof. Misner’s spouse, Kathi, attended the presentation Standen is a graduate of the University of Virginia and reception along with his sister, Marilyn, and School of Law and Georgetown University.
WRIGHT RECEIVES PRO BONO AWARD
rofessor Jennifer Wright was one of two recipients of the Marion County Bar Association Pro Bono Award on Jan. 30. Wright says the award “surprised her P and warmed her heart.” In her acceptance speech, Wright acknowledged the many other Oregon lawyers who volunteer to serve the state’s citizens. She also indicated that she could not have done it alone, that the entire pro bono committee of the Marion County Bar should be sharing the podium with her. A few minutes into her acceptance speech, Wright was back on the job trying to recruit bar members to represent the more than 9,000 Medicare recipients who were about to lose their state benefits.
Wright, who joined the law school faculty in 1998, established the faculty pro bono pro- Professor Jennifer Wright (right), gram at the College of Law and expanded the Clinical Law Program to include domestic receives Pro Bono Award. relations, guardian and conservatorship cases. She spends as much time asshe can with her husband and two teenage daughters, because as she stated, “Family is what it’s all about.” A Life in BY BRAD MILLAY CLA’97 BALANCE
Peter Letsou comes from a science family. His father’s a doctor, his brother’s a surgeon, his sister’s a molecular biologist, and he’s … a law professor. Letsou is the latest addition to the College of Law, arriving from the University of Cincinnati College of Law, where he was both a professor and director of the school’s prestigious Center for Corporate Law. As the Isaac Van Winkle Melton Endowed Professor, Letsou is responsible for directing the future success of Willamette’s newly established Certificate of Business Law Concentration.
Despite his apparent status as the black sheep him his one brush with geopolitical intrigue, of his family, Letsou actually received his when shortly after graduation, he was given the undergraduate degree in physics from Harvard opportunity to work with the U.S. Senate Select University. But when it came time to make a Committee investigating the Iran-Contra scan- career decision he says, “I really didn’t see dal. At the time, Letsou was clerking for the myself living the life of the laboratory scientist.” Hon. Walter R. Mansfield, a federal appellate Law was an appealing option for Letsou judge in New York City who sat on a special because it emphasized many of the same logical court responsible for appointing independent reasoning skills he learned in the sciences, and councils. But after appointing the lead council business law was particularly attractive because for the investigation, Mansfield passed away it incorporated his interest in mathematics. while vacationing in New Zealand, leaving Letsou with no judge and no job. “When you’re Letsou graduated in 1986 from the University a law clerk and your judge dies, there’s really of Chicago Law School as one of the top nothing else for you to do.” students in his class. Chance would soon bring Spring 2003
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While considering his next move, Letsou received a call from Arthur Lyman, one of the nation’s leading lawyers and chief counsel to the Senate Iran-Contra Committee, asking him if he would be interested in serving as an associate counsel. Letsou took the assignment, but despite the national importance of the case – and the novelty of his newly acquired top secret clearance – the work held little interest for him. “A lot of the work involved factual investigations and assembling lengthy chronologies. It didn’t really mesh well with what I ultimately wanted to do.”
After two months in Washington, D.C., Letsou and his wife moved back to New York City so he could practice business law. He began with the firm Cravath, Swaine & Moore, a large, full try teaching. He convinced Letsou that teach- service law firm that allowed Letsou to work ing the law would provide him with a career on cutting edge business matters. But while that was the best of all worlds. “It appealed to the work was stimulating, the lifestyle, which me because you can, in a sense, be your own included long, unpredictable hours, was not. boss, and even though you’re not making new Letsou moved to a smaller firm but he encoun- law, you can research and follow the latest tered the opposite dilemma: the office culture trends.” was great but the work, while interesting, didn’t measure up. Letsou’s first teaching position was at George Mason Law School, an experience he credits Letsou says he went through an almost absurd with largely shaping how he approaches and amount of mental gymnastics trying to figure teaches the law. At the time of Letsou’s hiring, out a career path that would fit him best. “I the law school was relatively young, but it was thought, ‘Well maybe I can get the best of both looking to make a name for itself. Under the worlds. Ok, so I won’t work for a big New York leadership of its new dean, Henry Manne, a firm, but maybe if I take a job with a big firm leading figure in law and economics, the school from say, Chicago, that has a branch office in developed a plan that was twofold: one, eco- New York with 50 lawyers. I’ll still get to work nomics would be infused throughout the entire on big deals but I’ll have the atmosphere of a curriculum; and two, instead of a general law smaller firm.” education, there would be specialty tracts and He was searching for the right combination specialty programs. when an old law school friend, who had “The idea was that the nature of law practice become a law professor, suggested that Letsou had changed,” says Letsou. “Lawyers weren’t A Life in Balance Spring 2003
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generalists anymore. Law had become so com- airline ticket and a good dinner,” jokes Letsou. plicated that the only way to practice effectively If there was a downside to the University of was to specialize.” Cincinnati for Letsou, it was that the program To prepare for this innovative curriculum, was almost too successful. The school’s advanta- Letsou and his colleagues received extensive geous location and its connections with major economic training. During this time, he made corporations and law firms, made it an ideal the transition from a business law practitioner, prospect for talented students looking to stay to a full-fledged corporate specialist, focusing close to home. Recruitment was easy, but it also on business organizations, securities, and merg- meant that the school wasn’t being pushed to ers and acquisitions. “At George Mason, we innovate. “At George Mason we were always try- decided that we would have a little less philo- ing to do something new. Cincinnati really did- sophical breadth as a faculty; instead, everyone n’t have that. We weren’t in a market where we would approach law from an economic per- had to compete. You didn’t have a sense of a spective.” group trying to pull together and make The program was a suc- something happen.” cess, and for seven years, Letsou stayed on From a lifestyle perspec- until he heard about an tive, Letsou certainly felt opening at the Cincinnati was a won- University of Cincinnati derful city in which to College of Law. raise his family, but the Cincinnati’s law school area offered a very limit- had no specialty pro- ed selection of outdoor grams, but Letsou was recreational opportuni- interested in the posi- ties. As a Massachusetts tion because, in addition to serving as a native used to having the mountains or the tenured professor, he would direct the school’s beach less than an hour’s drive away, Letsou Center for Corporate Law. It was a change of says the Midwest offered a slightly different pace for Letsou, requiring him to teach less brand of fun. “I saw every place that Lincoln and focus more on administering the center. ever slept in the state of Kentucky.” While lacking the economic emphasis of That is why when Letsou came to Oregon to George Mason, the center enabled Letsou to interview at Willamette for his current position, interact with some of the foremost corporate he felt in some sense that all his prayers had scholars, judges and practitioners from around been serendipitously answered. Here was a law the world. school that was being innovative, establishing “What I learned from administering that pro- specialty programs in international law, law and gram is that there are very few people in the government and business law. It had a dean world who you can’t meet if you offer them an whose leadership and vision was not only bring- ing its faculty closer together, it was also attract- A Life in Balance Spring 2003
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ing the interest of other top law scholars. And When he’s not teaching, handling student all of these great things were happening at a requests or working on the law and business school with an idyllic geographical location, program, Letsou is a prolific writer in the areas only a short drive from rivers, mountains, lakes of business associations and mergers and acqui- or the coast. sitions. He has published more than 20 books, articles and essays, and he is currently working Now as a member “Lawyers weren’t generalists on the fourth edition of his Business of Willamette’s Associations textbook and a forthcoming case- anymore. Law had faculty for over a book for Aspen Law and Business that focuses semester, Letsou is become so complicated that on corporate mergers and acquisitions. He also pleased to be the only way to practice writes occasional op-ed pieces for the Daily focusing once Deal, a New York City newspaper aimed at effectively was to specialize.” again on teaching, investment bankers and corporate lawyers in scholarship and the United States and Europe. building the reputation of the school’s law and business program. He is very excited about the On top of this busy schedule, Letsou has sud- potential of the Business Law Certificate to denly found himself to be a very popular man produce high quality business lawyers because in the news media with the recent fall out in Willamette features one very important asset corporate America. He has been interviewed that many other law schools lack – a business and quoted by media outlets including Newsday, school. the Houston Chronicle and “National Public Radio.” Letsou knows the interest in him may “If you look at a lot of law and business pro- be fleeting, but he can’t help take some pleas- grams, all they’ve really done is put together a ure out of the fact his academic specialty has brochure listing the names and courses of all taken on a certain media sex appeal. “My area’s of the faculty at the law school who happen to turning out to be a happening one.” teach in the business area. Willamette has an edge because we’ve got the Atkinson business Pleased with his work at Willamette and pleased school, with all of the expertise that program with Northwest living, Letsou appears to have brings, right next door.” found a life in perfect balance with his dreams. Though, an unseasonable moderate winter has Letsou says the key to the Certificate program’s perhaps unduly skewed his perspective of the success will be to create stronger partnerships weather around here. “Everybody tells us it with its neighbor, the Atkinson Graduate rains, but for the five months we’ve been here School of Management. “If we can infuse it’s been beautiful. I think it’s just a ploy to business into our curriculum and have our law keep people out of the state.” Sorry Peter, the students learn about how business people think rains will come. – get to know their language, get to know their concerns – I think we’ll produce a better lawyer.” Spring 2003
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RESOLUTELY SOLVING DISPUTES
hirty stories up in a downtown Portland law argument, highlighting details that are unfavorable to firm, no one seems to notice the spectacular their case, details a jury would likely hear in court. views of the West Hills. Several of the people T “Mediation is a combination law, procedure, psycholo- seated at the long conference table exchange nervous gy and negotiation theory,” says Hammer. “There’s a glances; some stare down at the table. The light pour- concept called ‘reactive devaluation.’ If you and I are ing in on the sun-drenched morning does nothing to adversaries and you propose a solution, maybe I can’t ease the four years of pain, distrust and accusations even think straight about whether it’s good for me. I this group has experienced. think if it’s good for you, it can’t be good for me.” Nine people are gathered, including five plaintiffs But the mediator, who has established a basic level of who’ve sued their former employer for age discrimina- trust with each side by talking honestly about the pros tion plus the legal teams and cons of their case, can for both sides. Already sometimes propose the this group has been same idea and make it fly. through two failed settle- “If people come up with their own The most satisfying out- 20 ment conferences that left solution, they’re generally much happier come for Hammer, though, all parties feeling slighted with it.” is not proposing a solution and bruised. Still, every- that she’s devised, but one realizes that emotion- – SUSAN HAMMER JD’76 rather seeing two sides al and financial toll will that previously couldn’t only escalate if this case find a way out of legal goes to trial – a process that could drag on seven years conflict, that have spent years locked in bitter battle, or more. So they’ve come to try an alternative: dis- find their own common ground. pute resolution. “It’s wonderful when they start getting collaborative, They’re pinning their hopes on mediator Susan when there’s actual brainstorming going on – ‘If we do Hammer JD’76, 53, a former partner at Stoel Rives this, maybe you could do this.’ You’ve broken through who spent 20 years at the firm before leaving in 1998 ‘I’m right, you’re wrong,’ to ‘How can we solve this to pursue mediation full time. She’s pored over sum- together?’” says Hammer. “If people come up with mary judgments and met with the lawyers and plain- their own solution, they’re generally much happier tiffs. Her goal: to have a settlement by day’s end. with it. For me to be the Energizer Bunny who’s just If the tension is getting to Hammer, she’s not letting popping out solutions and having them rejected is not on. In a crisp shirt and navy slacks, she looks relaxed productive.” and confident. She leans forward, smiles and tells the Most legal disputes never make it to court. More than group they didn’t have to sit on separate sides of the 90 percent either settle or are dismissed. Of those that table. A ripple of laughter warms things up, but the are settled, the negotiations are nearly always handled thaw is brief. by the plantiff’s and the defendant’s lawyers. What today is about, Hammer says, is determining the Sometimes, though, the attorneys just can’t make it interests and risks of both parties. She explains that at work, and every hour they spend trying increases the some point each side will feel she’s working for the financial and emotional toll on their clients. opposition, pointing out what’s weakest about their Spring 2003
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In Hammer’s view, there are times when a mediator can achieve what the lawyers cannot, such as when clients have unrealistic expectations about litigation and need to hear that from a third party, or when the attorneys simply aren’t communicating effectively.
Dispute resolution is a voluntary process in which the parties agree on a mediator, whose fee is typically split by those involved. A lawsuit doesn’t have to precede mediation. In fact, in about 25 percent of Hammer’s SUSAN HAMMER JD’76 cases, no lawsuit has been filed, though usually the Her goal: To have a settle- parties have legal representation. ment by day’s end. The process is amazingly successful. Since 1989, about 75 percent of the community disputes reported to the Oregon Dispute Resolution Commission – McAllister JD’62. “She prepared a manual [on dispute 21 everything from small business and consumer conflicts resolution] and had an all-hands meeting to go to family and landlord/tenant disagreements – have through it. The amount of work she put in was monu- been resolved. mental and none of it was compensated. In today’s world, that’s quite a labor of love.” … “People invest emotionally and economically in conflict, and it’s very hard for them to get out of that “In the same way Henry Kissinger probably got more investment,” says commission executive director Mike out of peace negotiations than he did out of sword rat- Niemeyer. “Mediation can give a face-saving way to tling, Susan gets more satisfaction out of resolving get out of it.” conflict than putting people through the grueling experience of the courtroom,” says friend and Hammer came early to dispute resolution and has Multnomah County Judge Kristen LaMar. devoted much of the past 15 years to expanding its use in Oregon. As an officer of the Multnomah County Negotiating a peaceful settlement, though, isn’t Bar, she was instrumental in creating a dispute resolu- always possible. “The right solution at the wrong time tion section – before even the Oregon State Bar had is the wrong solution,” Hammer says. … “At the end one – and under her direction in 1987 as its first of the day, in order for me to sleep well, I have to female president, the bar began offering continuing know I did everything that I possibly could to help education programs in mediation. In addition to the clients find common ground,” she says. “If I’ve having her own practice, she mentors law students done that, I’m pretty comfortable walking away.” and speaks to attorney and business groups. She’s a Excerpts of this article have been printed with permission fellow in the International Academy of Mediators and of Oregon Business Magazine. The full article may a trustee for Willamette University, which includes be found in the November 2002 issue of Oregon the College of Law’s Center for Dispute Resolution. Business. “Susan did an enormous amount of work to raise awareness at Stoel Rives,” say former colleague Bill Spring 2003
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THE “ DEVILS’” ADVOCATE
he sign over the door reads “Legal Office” but it’s not the usual law office with plush T carpeting and a mahogany desk. Here there are folding chairs, a few laptop computers sitting on a counter made of scrap plywood and a dusty cot partially covered by a rolled-up sleeping bag.
This is no corner office law firm in New York, but the terminal of an old war-scarred airport in Kandahar, Afghanistan. It’s the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment “Devils” legal office of the 82nd Airborne Division.
The Task Force Devils legal office provides support to Capt. Jay Thoman JD’00 at the “office” in Kandahar, Afghanistan. soldiers serving as part of the anti-terrorist coalition Thoman strongly recommends that a law student 22 task force currently hunting down remnants of Al Qaeda and Taliban forces in Afghanistan. looking to enter the JAG Corps take classes in family law, wills, consumer law, criminal law and alternative Capt. Jay Thoman JD’00 is among the Judge dispute resolution. He said an alternative dispute Advocate Corps (JAG) officers in desert camouflage resolution class is very helpful when dealing with the uniforms serving the needs of soldiers. “My current everyday problems soldiers face. “When a soldier position is trial counsel,” said Thoman. “I advise the would have a problem with the garage downtown, I commander, primarily, on criminal issues.” could call up and hopefully negotiate a settlement As a JAG officer in a combat zone, Thoman, known that made everyone happy,” said Thoman. as the Devils’ Advocate around the regiment, also Thoman said the biggest benefit to a young lawyer performs other duties not usually performed by trial joining the JAG Corps is the opportunity the military counsel. “I will also advise the commander on rules of offers of getting into the courtroom right away to engagement,” said Thoman. “We base it on the argue cases. “Often times with a firm you won’t see International Law of War and the Hague the inside of a court room for years,” said Thoman. “It Convention.” Thoman said the JAG office also briefs will give you the opportunity to learn how to think the troops on the rules of engagement before they under pressure.” deploy into the theater of engagement. Thoman said he loves the fact that as a JAG officer in Thoman added there aren’t many things he deals an airborne unit he has no billable hours and gets to with as a JAG lawyer that his civilian counterpart jump out of airplanes. But, with all the experience attorney wouldn’t run across in a normal practice. that he has gained, he thinks that the best part about “The same problems that civilians have, soldiers being in the Army JAG Corps is the unity he feels have,” said Thoman. Although administrative law, with the people he works with. family law and wills seem to be some of the bigger areas, he added. “It’s more of a support atmosphere rather than a com- petitive atmosphere,” said Thoman. “We’re a team.” Spring 2003
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WILLAMETTE LAW ALUMNA NAMED TO U. S . SENATE
isa Murkowski JD’85 was appointed to the U.S. Senate Dec. 20 by her father, Sen. Frank Murkowski of Alaska, who left the Senate after 22 years to be sworn in as governor earlier in L December. Lisa Murkowski, 45, was a Republican state representative who was re-elected last month to a third term. The elder Murkowski said it was time for the next generation of Alaskans to start building seniority in Congress.
As reported by the Associated Press, the elder During the last legisla- Murkowski wanted to choose someone with legisla- tive session (2001- tive experience who could get things done in 2002), she took on the Washington, D.C., and establish their own identity leadership of her party in the U.S. Senate. caucus when it appeared that the leadership Following her father’s announcement, Lisa intended to ignore the Murkowski called her appointment an incredible state’s daunting fiscal and awesome responsibility. “We have a great deal in gap. Her initiative on 23 common besides sharing a name,” she said of her this issue caused a father. “We share the same vision for the state. We Lisa Murkowski JD’85 reversal of the leader- share the same values.” ship’s position and the first major discussion of tax Willamette trustee and Alaska lawyer Mary Hughes policy within the Alaska legislature in years. JD’74 thought Lisa Murkowski’s experience prepared Similarly, she pushed through the first increase in her for the appointment: “Lisa has had contact with taxation on alcoholic beverages in nearly 40 years. public life since her father was elected to the U.S. She did not hesitate to speak out about taxation, Senate 22 years ago. While practicing law, she was even though many suggested that it was political always involved in volunteer work including serving suicide to do so. In fact, she nearly lost in the pri- on many boards and commissions. … She served mary election.” in the Alaska State Legislature for four years, com- Kerry Tymchuk CLA’81, JD’84, state director for muting from Anchorage to Juneau and back to Oregon U.S. Senator Gordon Smith, says “My col- Anchorage for weekends with Verne and their boys. leagues and I have been very impressed with how Lisa Her legislative service exemplified Lisa’s talents: has hit the ground running. Her knowledge of she was known for consensus building. Always the Alaska, her experience with the legislative process, listener, Lisa tackled the most serious of concerns and her understanding of the Senate – which is a dif- to Alaska, the fiscal gap, with a dedication admired ficult place to understand at times – have combined by all. … Her commitment to Alaska is unwavering. to make her respected and effective from day one.” She was born in Alaska and loves the state and its people.” Murkowski is the third Willamette graduate to serve in the U.S. Senate. She joins Sens. Mark Hatfield Former Alaska Attorney General Bruce Botelho CLA ‘43 (R-Ore.) and Bob Packwood CLA’54 CLA’71, JD’76 echoes Hughes sentiments: “Lisa (R-Ore.). combines grace, intelligence, perseverance and a refined moral compass in her role as a legislator. Spring 2003
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im Griggs CLA ’71, acquainted with many of my fellow practitioners and JD’75, a partner at many of the judges. It was easy to learn which of your JSaalfeld Griggs fellow attorneys would do exactly what they prom- ised, and which attorneys would not. It was a tremen- Gorsuch Alexander and dous benefit for me to have instant credibility, not Emerick PC in Salem, because of anything that I had done, but because of Ore., majored in econom- the fine reputation of those I joined. These early ics as an undergraduate at experiences very quickly demonstrated how important Willamette and, following our integrity as professionals is to our success as coun- selors and advocates for our clients.” law school, went on to earn his L.L.M. in taxa- WHAT SORT OF COMMUNITY OR VOLUNTEER tion from New York University. He practices business ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN MEANINGFUL TO YOU and corporate law and has served as faculty at AND WHY? Willamette College of Law. He was recently interviewed “The most meaningful aspect of my volunteer work 24 by David Kenagy, associate dean of the College of Law (nonbar related) has been my work with the Boys and and executive director of the Oregon Law Commission. Girls Club. When you spend time with many of our Club members, it is easy to be inspired by what they Excerpts of the interview are printed below. have overcome. It is also abundantly clear that the
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SALEM FOR services we provide make a genuine difference in their quality of life.” YOUR PRACTICE? DID YOU HAVE AN EARLY PRACTICE “As I started interviewing for jobs while I was back at “MENTOR”? NYU getting my tax degree, I decided that I liked the lifestyle in the Pacific Northwest. … Ultimately I “I would have to say that Roy Harland JD’32 is the decided to take an offer from Dan Ritter JD’65 to person who I would call a mentor, although we cer- return to Salem and join him, along with Roy tainly didn’t call him that. He was more like a gentle, Harland JD’32 and Bob Saalfeld JD’74. When I wise father who would provide a knowing nudge in returned to Salem, I knew that I would start making the right direction whenever I would ask. He was a less than I could with offers I had from larger firms in Willamette law graduate and ultimately served on the Portland or Seattle, but for me it was, and continues board of trustees at Willamette. I have always taken to be, more important who I practice with rather than pleasure in the fact that he signed my law school where I practice. When we returned to Salem, I knew diploma. I would also like to credit another WUCL that I would have the chance to practice with people graduate, Dan Ritter JD’65, for his encouraging inno- who I admired and from whom I could learn a great vation in helping clients to accomplish their goals.” deal. Salem has been a very good community for my family and our firm. You can make a difference civi- WHAT MADE YOUR WILLAMETTE cally and professionally in a community of this size.” EXPERIENCE SPECIAL?
WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT OUR LOCAL LEGAL “The friendly atmosphere that I found as a first year COMMUNITY? student. The professors, with few exceptions, made it very easy to talk with them. They were encouraging “When I moved back to Salem, it had a fairly small and helpful, without getting lost in philosophical legal community. I enjoyed the ability to become Spring 2003
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debates that mattered so little in view of how much Learning to listen before making recommendations for we needed to learn.” action is very important. I believe that we, as professionals, owe a duty of trust and service to not DO YOU HAVE A FAVORITE LAW SCHOOL only our clients, but also to our community and to our MEMORY? fellow professionals. I enjoy being a team player. As business lawyers, it is important for us to be willing to “Property class with John Paulus or tax classes with concede that many times both our client and his or Jack Mylan. Professor Mylan had a wonderful way of her other advisors, e.g., CPA, financial advisor, etc., weaving humor into the complexity of tax lectures. know more about our client’s business and total Sometimes, I felt that there were really two conversa- picture than we do. We need to accept the fact that tions going on at once. One conversation was both we and our clients will make mistakes, regardless designed to teach and the other was designed to of our best intentions and plans. When that happens, entertain and keep us coming back.” we need to be a constructive force in moving forward WHAT IS YOUR PHILOSOPHY ABOUT THE in a positive manner to achieve the best results from PRACTICE OF LAW? the facts with which we are dealing. … 25 “My basic philosophy is embodied in our firm’s mis- “It has always been my good fortune to work with sion statement, ‘Innovative and practical solutions to partners who are willing to lead by example from the clients’ needs.’ I work hard to maintain the level of front of the pack, partners whose integrity, commit- excellence in client service that has been set by my ment to excellence, and willingness to try new partners through the years. While we always work approaches to provide better client service have made very hard for the success of our clients, we strive to be my practice an enjoyable lifetime pursuit. I still look objective and not to create unrealistic expectations. forward to coming to work in the mornings.”
JUSTICE WALLACE P. CARSON JR. JD’62 HONORED
he Classroom Law Project (CLP) named Senate and House of Hon. Wallace P. Carson Jr. JD ’62 as its 2003 Representatives. Carson, who has T Jonathan U. Newman Legal Citizen of the been a Trustee of Willamette Year. Carson, chief justice of the Oregon Supreme University since 1970, completed Court since 1991, was honored for “his achievements his undergraduate degree at and leadership in encouraging and instilling respect Stanford University. He is a for civic participation.” He is widely respected for his Salem native. efforts to eliminate racial, ethnic, age and economic Classroom Law Project is a non-profit organization of discrimination from the state judicial system. educators, lawyers and civic leaders. A Portland-based Carson joined the Court in 1982 after serving as non-profit organization, CLP provides creative and Marion County Circuit Court Judge for five years. innovative links between the legal community and Before becoming a judge, he was in private practice. educators. Carson also served as a leader in both the State Spring 2003
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Steven W. Board for nine years, chairing it in 1950S Seymour 2000, and served on and chaired the JD’75 man- Board of Bar Examiners which aging partner writes, gives and grades the Oregon Ross B. Fortner JD’58 is working with the law State Bar exam. Additionally, she is for Cascadia Behavioral Health Care firm Samuels an officer of the Oregon State Bar in Portland, Ore., as an on-call Yoelin Kantor Business Litigation Section. She has qualified mental health associate. Seymour & Spinrad LLP in volunteered for five years as a bas- His work involves supervising and Portland, Ore., is handling a law- ketball coach with the Catholic serving as a peer counselor to suit which examines the question of Youth Organization for girls at recovering mentally ill clients striv- whether owners of small businesses elementary and middle school age. ing to re-connect and re-integrate (i.e. companies with fewer than 15 Jill M. Johanson JD’85 of into roles and responsibilities in employees) must be counted as Longview, Wash., was elected regular society. employees, forcing expensive com- Cowlitz County Superior Court pliance with the federal ADA stan- Judge in September 2002. dards. The case will be heard by the 1970S U.S. Supreme Court whose decision Lisa A. Murkowski JD’85 of may have far reaching impact for Anchorage, Alaska, has been 26 small businesses throughout the appointed to the U.S. Senate, holding The Legal Foundation of country. the seat formerly held by her father, Washington named Russell J. Frank Murkowski, who has become Gary M. Ogle JD’78 of Speidel JD’74 and the Chelan- Governor of Alaska. She is a member Sacramento, Calif., recently pub- Douglas County Bar Association as of the Alaska Bar Association, served lished California Criminal Evidence joint recipients of the 2003 as an Anchorage District Court attor- (2002, James Publishing Co.). He is Goldmark Distinguished Service ney and was in private practice with a deputy district attorney in Award for their “crucial and time- a commercial law firm for eight years Stockton, Calif. consuming role in reshaping the before establishing a solo civil prac- volunteer attorney program in tice. She was elected to the Alaska Chelan and Douglas counties into State Legislature in 1998 and most a vital and important service.” 1980S recently served as the house majority Charles A. Goldmark was a promi- leader. nent Seattle attorney whose work Robert K. Henderson JD’88 led to the creation of the interest Cindy J. Winters JD’83 is a of on lawyer’s trust account (IOLTA) bureau chief in the juvenile division Klamath Falls, Ore., has been on program. The award honors efforts of the Maricopa County Attorney’s active duty since Sept. 11, 2001, as to ensure equal access to justice, Office in Phoenix, Ariz. a lieutenant colonel assigned to particularly those that have a recog- McChord Air Force Base in Julie R. Vacura JD’84 has been nizable, positive impact on low- Washington. He is attached to the elected as the Multnomah Bar income residents of Washington Western Air Defense Sector as a mis- Association secretary for the 2002- State. Speidel, in private practice in sion crew commander. The Western 2003 year. She is a partner with the Wenatchee, Wash., is the immedi- Air Defense Sector is responsible for law firm Larkins Vacura in Portland, ate past president of the Chelan- “guarding the skies” of 63 percent of Ore. In practice since 1986, she Douglas County Bar Association the United States. He is also teach- started her own firm in 1994, which and the current president of the ing Business Law and Political focuses on litigation in business, Chelan-Douglas County Volunteer Science at a local community college banking and real estate. Vacura pre- Attorney Services program. Speidel where he is putting to “good use” viously chaired the Multnomah Bar holds an L.L.M. in Taxation from the great wealth of contract knowl- Association Professionalism Boston University and an A.B. from edge he received from Professor Committee, served on the Oregon Stanford University. Carlton Snow. Later this year he will State Bar Region 5 Disciplinary be attending the Air War College at Spring 2003
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Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama private law in Medford, Ore., for firm of Ball Janik LLP. He and his to obtain a master’s degree. He has 10 years. wife, Kristin (Wingo) Parks also been actively involved in train- CLA’89, live in Beaverton, Ore., Joseph L. Rockne JD’91 is now ing, campaigning and breeding with their children Ryan, 9, and with The Lawless Partnership firm labrador retrievers for field trials Adrienne, 5. in Seattle, Wash., where his practice and hunt tests. This year he was the focuses on real estate and commer- J. Christopher Naftzger JD’94 was co-chairman of the special commit- cial transactions and litigation. He promoted to partner at Dye Ellis & tee for the National Amateur was recently named a Rising Star of Joseph in Washington, D.C., where Retriever Club Championship held Washington Law by Washington Law he practices corporate, transactional in Klamath Falls, Ore., and the auc- and Politics magazine. and maritime law. tion chairman for the Master National Retriever Club Hunt Test Richard J. “Tug” Worst JD’92 is Randall P. Ruaro JD’94 of Juneau, in Bend, Ore. He has two sons and now associated with Robertson, Alaska, has been promoted to the two daughters. Hepworth, Slette, Worst & Stover, State of Alaska House Finance Lori E. (Pleshko) Deveny JD’89 P.L.L.C., in Twin Falls, Idaho. Committee as of December 2002. He will be handling all legislation has been elected a director for the Timothy M. Parks CLA’89, JD’93 referred to the House Finance Multnomah Bar Association. She is a is a partner with the Portland, Ore., Committee. sole practitioner in Portland, Ore., 27 with expertise in civil litigation, per- sonal injury, including workers’ compensation, motor vehicle acci- LAW ALUMNI RECOGNIZED dents and medical malpractice. She Congratulations to the following alumni who have been recognized started her own practice in 1997. for their many talents. Deveny served as president of the Oregon Women Lawyers and Seattle Magazine in their January/February 2003 issue listed the city’s top Portland chapter Queen’s Bench, has lawyers. Among those listed are the following alums from Willamette chaired the Oregon Trial Lawyers University’s College of Law: Association Women’s Caucus and Education Committee, Multnomah Charles S. Burdell Jr. JD’70 - alternative dispute resolution Bar Association’s Professionalism Sheena R. Aebig JD’76 – bankruptcy law and Multnomah Bar Association’s Jeffrey R. Johnson JD’80 – personal injury Young Lawyer Section Community Bruce A. Kaser JD’83 – intellectual property Law Week committees.
The Marion County Bar Association at its 2002 annual awards and pro bono awards dinner recognized the following Willamette University College of 1990S Law alumni/faculty:
ANNUAL AWARDS Robert E. Bluth JD’90 has been The Carson Award for Service to Bar Michael C. McClinton JD’72 promoted to senior vice The Carson Award for Service to Community Chris J. Sielicky JD’90 president/general counsel for Bear Creek Corporation in Medford, Ore. PRO BONO AWARDS Law Firm of the Year Paul Saucy, P.C. JD’79 He is responsible for providing legal counsel on corporate issues and Emeritus Lawyer of the Year Jean W. Christensen JD’63 legal services in support of the cor- Lawyers of the Year Dirk L. Pierson JD’93 poration’s business initiatives. Bluth Jennifer L. Wright, joined the corporation in April 2000 assistant professor of law and as vice president/assistant general director, Clinical Law Program counsel. Prior to that he practiced Spring 2003
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Karen E. Webb JD’96 of Bryan T. Pocock MM/JD’99 and Jeremy Beal MBA/JD’01, C’01 is a Bellingham, Wash., is a partner in his family have moved back to senior associate in the managed the firm Maxwell & Webb. Workers’ Highland, Utah, after working for futures department of Morgan Compensation litigation is the pri- two years in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Stanley in New York, N.Y. mary focus. in the telecom industry. He is now Gena A. developing plans to establish a U.S. The U.S. Department of the Stone JD’02 market for Mission Critical Gear, a Treasury appointed Gregory P.J. has joined the line of high-end backpacks manu- Zerzan CLA’93, JD’96 deputy law firm of factured by a Brazilian Company. assistant secretary for Financial Miller Nash Institutions Policy, responsible for LLP as an legislative and policy matters relat- associate ed to the financial services sector. 2000S attorney. Her practice focuses on Zerzan manages treasury policy employee-benefits matters. regarding Government Sponsored Shannon M. Donivan MBA/JD’00 Enterprises and the agencies that MARRIAGES regulate and insure these entities. is the paralegal program director for Pioneer Pacific College in He also oversees the treasury’s Lisette F. Carter JD’93, C’93 mar- Wilsonville, Ore. Terrorism Risk Insurance Program. ried Timothy M. Durkin on Oct. 26, 28 Zerzan was most recently the senior Patrick S. Egan JD’00, C’00 who 2002, in Great Falls, Mont. Lisette is counsel for legislation for the served as Governor Kitzhaber’s eco- a partner with Evans, Craven & House Financial Services nomic and transportation policy Lackie, P.S., in Spokane, Wash., and Committee. He also worked previ- director and legislative affairs direc- Timothy is a senior deputy prosecut- ously on the House Banking tor has been appointed Governor ing attorney in Spokane County’s Committee and served as Counsel Kulongoski’s legislative director. torts and civil rights civil division. and chief counsel for the House Egan will serve as the primary leg- Agricultural Committee. Zerzan islative liaison for the governor and began his legal career as an associ- FAMILY will also be involved in some policy ADDITIONS ate at Kell, Alterman & Runsetin, initiatives including transportation LLP in Portland, Ore. and economic development. To Joseph L. Rockne JD’91 and Michael A. Kristof JD’97 and Matthew W. Grimshaw JD’00 has wife Kathy Smith of Seattle, Wash., Michelle M. Hull CLA’94, JD’98 joined the law firm of Rutan & an adopted daughter from Hefei, have relocated to Las Vegas, Nev. Tucker LLP in Costa Mesa, Calif. China, Zhu Yi Ze Smith-Rockne. She Michael is an associate with After graduating, he clerked for two joins big sister Katelin Hu Zichang. Schreck Brignone practicing ERISA years, most recently for the To Donna C. Kreitzberg MM’86, litigation and Michelle is a judicial Honorable John E. Ryan, chief judge JD’92 and husband Harry Peterson clerk for the Las Vegas Justice of the Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy of Tualatin, Ore., a son, Justin Court. Appellate Panel, then entered private Richard, born Oct. 28, 2002. He practice. Matt and his wife, Aleta, Dina M. (Flores) Brewer JD’99 is joins big sister Emma. a staff attorney for Co-Ad, Inc., in and two sons, live in Vista, Calif. To Joseph S. Berger JD’94 and wife Boise, Idaho. This is a non-profit Adrian J. Malatesta MBA/JD’00 Sharon of Sherwood, Ore., twin advocacy group for people with has joined Hollywood daughters, Sasha Elena and Erika disabilities. Entertainment in Wilsonville, Ore., Liese, born Nov. 14, 2000. Micheline N. (Nadeau) Fairbank as the employee relations manager. To J. Christopher Naftzger JD’94 JD’99 of Reno, Nev., has accepted Colin S. Ray MBA/JD’00, C’00 and wife Emily of Alexandria, Va., a an associate attorney position with signed a two-year contract to contin- daughter, Dorothy “Dory” Scott, the Theirman law firm. ue his work in securitization with born Feb. 13, 2002. the law firm Atsumi & Usui in Tokyo, Japan. Spring 2003
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To Lisa J. Norris-Lampe JD’95 and David G. Frost CLA’57, JD’60 Ann Farmer Kelley JD’82 died husband Calvin of Salem, a son, died Oct. 29, 2002, in Hillsboro, Sept. 13, 2002, in Rickreall, Ore., at Rory Arthur, born Sept. 16, 2002. Ore., at age 67. He is survived by his age 58. She is survived by her life He joins bother Ethan, 3. After a wife, Barbara (Mitchell) Frost partner, Ron McBurnett, one son, lengthy maternity leave, Lisa will CLA’58, two sons, including one step-son, two brothers and a continue clerking part-time for Griffith D. Frost CLA’79 and his grandson. Oregon Supreme Court Chief wife, Noriko (Nomura) Frost John E. “Rick” Wilkes JD’91, Justice Wallace P. Carson Jr. JD’62 CLA’80, daughters Kristin B. C’91 died Aug. 26, 2002, in Salem, (Frost) Albrecht CLA’79 and To Kassim M. Ferris JD’96, C’96 at age 57. He is survived by his wife, Katherine (Frost) Kamakahi and wife Heather L. Grossmann Mariela, two sons, two granddaugh- CLA’84 and her husband Jeffrey J. JD’97 of Portland, Ore., a daughter, ters and a sister. Kamakahi CLA’81, two brothers, Isabelle Nadira Grossmann-Ferris, including Allan R. Frost CLA’64, a born July 31, 2002. sister and 12 grandchildren. GUIDELINES To Steven L. Williams JD’96 and H. Joseph Mangrum Jr. JD’64 died If you have information you would like to wife Sara of Portland, Ore., a son, submit for Class Action, please send it to: Oct. 19, 2002, in Las Vegas, Nev., at Zachary Justin, born Dec. 16, 2002. age 67. He is survived by his sister. Willamette University College of Law He joins big brother Matthew. Office of Alumni Relations 245 Winter Street SE, Salem, OR 97301 Harry C. Coolidge CLA ’62, 29 To Michael A. Kristof JD’97 and or email [email protected] JD’65 died Sept. 27, 2002, in Santa wife Michelle M. Hull CLA’94, Please print or type all submissions in the Cruz, Calif., at age 62. He is sur- interest of accuracy. If something has JD’98 of Henderson, Nev., a son, vived by his wife, Nancy, and three been written about you in a newspaper or Gabriel, born April 4, 2001. other publication and you would like it to sons. be included in the Lawyer Class Action as To Kevin B. Dull MBA/JD’99 and well, please submit a copy with a note David G. Cromwell JD’65 died giving your permission. wife Susan of Tualatin, Ore., a son, Oct. 11, 2002, in Salem, at age 74. Bryce Aiden, born Dec. 1, 2002. It is the practice of Class Action not He is survived by his daughter. to print pregnancy or engagement announcements, nor candidacies for To Heather Hess-Lindquist JD’99 Gary F. Marks JD’65 died Aug. 30, political offices due to the lag time and husband John A. Lindquist II between receiving such information and 2002, in Joseph, Ore., at age 63. He MM’99 of Ogden, Utah, twins, the publication dates. The Lawyer is survived by his wife, Linda Farris. reserves the right to edit or omit any John Henry Aaron and Laura Book, information submitted. born Nov. 7, 2002. Ronald D. Gregory JD’66 died July We welcome photographs for possible use, 19, 2002, in Seattle, Wash., at age depending on space and photograph qual- 60. He is survived by his wife, ity. Black and white photos are preferred. OBITUARIES Please send a self-addressed, stamped Christine, and two daughters. envelope if you would like your photo returned. Hal A. Bolinger JD’34 died June John G. Struve JD’66 died Nov. 18, 2000, in Belgrade, Mont., at age It is the practice of the Lawyer to list a 30, 2002, in Pendleton, Ore., at surviving spouse in all obituaries when 90. He is survived by his son. age 61. the name is available. Other survivors who are alumni or otherwise connected Hal R. Gross JD’39 died Oct. 13, William J. Boyce JD’69 with Willamette will also be listed when died Jan. we receive that information. 2002, in Wilsonville, Ore., at age 13, 2001, in Seattle, Wash., at age KEY 88. He is survived by his wife, 59. He is survived by his son. Evelyn, one daughter, two grand- JD = Doctor of Jurisprudence or LLB MBA = Master of Business children and four great-grand- Rebecca J. Bloom JD’77 died Jan. Administration children. 21, 2003, in Weston, Ore., at age MM = Master of Management 51. She is survived by her husband, MBA/JD or MM/JD = Joint Degree, Louis M. Giovanini JD’53 died law and management Stephen M. Bloom JD’77, two sons H = Honorary Degree Feb. 5, 2002, in Vancouver, Wash., and a daughter. C = Certificate in Dispute Resolution at age 78. He is survived by two CLA = College of Liberal Arts sons and three daughters. Spring 2003
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“Next to my wife, my library has been the source of my greatest pleasure and devoted attachment.” – Chancellor James Kent, 1763-1847
he American Bar Association Standards for within the profession, to donate $200 each for the Approval of Law Schools require that we purchase of a chair with their name embossed on an T maintain a law library “that is an active and attached brass nameplate. responsive force in the educational life of the law Chairs donated by individuals have been placed at school.” This directive, coupled with the diverse carrels and chairs donated by organizations have research needs of our students and faculty, is the pri- been placed at study tables, which are identified with 30 mary reason that we have been diligent in providing distinctive red and brass plaque centerpieces to desig- not only books, but a wireless library environment; a nate a particular aspect of the legal profession. shared online catalog with the State of Oregon Law Library, the Oregon State Library and the Mark O. We currently have study tables designated for the Hatfield Library; access to a significant number of Oregon Bench and Bar, Corporate Law Practice, electronic databases; and a sophisticated library home Dispute Resolution, Federal Courts, Inns of Court page with custom designed research and practice aids and Specialized Practice. Contributors include the as well as links to sources of law throughout the Oregon State Bar, the United States District Court world. for the District of Oregon, the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn (London), the Judge and Magistrates It is our belief that we also should be an active and of the Oregon Tax Court, the Oregon Association responsive force in the professional transformation of of Defense Counsel, the Marion County Bar our law students to licensed attorneys. To this end we Association, the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers ask for your help. Association, the Boise Cascade, Nike and Experience indicates that in order to communicate Weyerhaeuser Legal Departments and over fifty the ideals, comradery and ethical expectations of the attorneys, faculty and friends. legal profession to our students, the library must pres- This is your opportunity to lend your name to a law ent itself as more than a space stocked with books, school library unlike any other - one that is techno- computers and study carrels. We must project an aura logically advanced, operates on an honor system, of professionalism built upon visible connections, past is available to students 24/7 and actively promotes and present, to the Bench and Bar. professional esprit de corps. And who better to help us convey a sense of profes- For more information on how you and your organiza- sional noblesse oblige than our alumni? tion can join your colleagues and contribute your pro- In an effort to raise the visibility of the practicing bar fessional presence to this library, visit our website at and add a personal touch to our library, we have invit- www.willamette.edu/law/longlib and click on “Chairs” ed our alumni and friends, as well as organizations in the left margin. THE VIEW FROM HERE
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