Lawyeroctober 2011

October 2011

Lawyers associated for justice, service, professionalism, Multnomah education and leadership for our members and our community

October 2011 Volume 57, Number 9 Est. 1906 Lawyer

been following the proposed changes in the supplemental local rules, Up and you know that the court is encouraging input on how cases should be managed to promote both efficiency and justice. mba CLE This year the chair of the Court Liaison Committee is Eric Dahlin To register for a CLE, please see Running of the Davis Wright firm. Keith Garza is the MBA Board liaison to the inserts in this issue or go to that committee. If you have questions about our court system or www.mbabar.org. by Steve Blackhurst suggestions on how to improve its operations, I urge you to contact MBA President Eric, Keith or any of the other members of this year’s committee. OCTOBER I also want to draw your attention to an important event coming Fall is my favorite time of the up on November 4 - the Convocation on Equality. The convocation 10.25 Tuesday year. Our weather is usually good is designed to provide specific information on how to support and Financial Statement Review in September and October and participate in efforts to promote diversity in the profession. As and Accounting Issues the vegetables and fruits at the Chief Justice De Muniz has said, it is important to have lawyers with Sang Ahn farmers’ markets are at their peak. richly divergent backgrounds and experiences who can improve Peter Kwong We also have football to distract the communities in which they live and work. The convocation will us from the political paralysis in Washington D.C. As I write this, provide tools aimed at increasing diversity in the workplace for firms, 10.27 Thursday both the Ducks and Beavers lost their opening games. Nonetheless, I businesses and agencies that hire lawyers. Enforcing Oregon’s Trust Deed am more interested in their respective seasons than I was in hearing After the convocation, two MBA committees will be pursuing the Act: Nonjudicial Foreclosure this summer’s non-stop chatter about the debt ceiling crisis. And if ideas and strategies discussed at the convocation. Our Membership from the Lender’s Perspective football is not to your liking, what better time is there to hike and Committee is charged with developing ideas to promote greater Pilar French camp in Oregon than in the fall. diversity among our membership. This year our chair of that Cody Hoesly I also like fall because it is a time of new beginnings - more so for committee is Cody Elliott and Sheila Potter is the board liaison. Both me at least than the beginning of January. When I was a kid I would would welcome your ideas on this subject. have a new teacher in September, a few new school clothes, a new We also want the MBA Equality Committee to recommend NOVEMBER “I also like fall coach and perhaps a new lunch box. strategies to the MBA Board for how to increase diversity in all 11.1 Tuesday because it is a time of It was my time to try something new, aspects of our organization as well as in the legal profession. Everyone Clark County Presiding whether it was trying to play middle new beginnings....” knows that today’s job market for new lawyers is very difficult - this Court Update linebacker (my coach said I was “small makes it even more important to remind ourselves of the priority Judge Richard Melnick but slow”), or trying to play the trumpet. As you might imagine, I was we have set on pursuing diversity. Heather Decker is the chair of the Don Jacobs never very good at either, but look back on each as worth the effort. Equality Committee and Dana Sullivan is the MBA Board liaison. If Well, maybe not practicing the trumpet. you have ideas on how we can improve our efforts to achieve greater 11.9 Wednesday diversity, please let them know. Mergers & Acquisitions: MBA Planning is Taking Off I was not able to attend the first Convocation on Equality that was Latest and Greatest Hits The same is true now at the MBA. Our committees are up and held 10 years ago. But I remember speaking with George Joseph, the Jeff Cronn running, planning new programs and coming up with new ideas Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals, about that convocation and the Sam Orme for responding to the challenges facing our profession. We strive need for promoting diversity. George Joseph is no longer with us, Jon Summers for diversity on our committees. This means that if you are on one but I know he would be supportive of the bar’s continued efforts to of these committees, you should have an opportunity to meet and increase diversity in the legal profession. If you care about this issue, 11.10 Thursday interact with lawyers with practices dissimilar to yours. That is one of I encourage you to attend this year’s convocation and lend your voice Basic E-Discovery Issues the benefits of not just belonging to the MBA, but in being active in to this important effort. and Beyond the organization. It also is a way to encourage fresh, creative thinking Elleanor Chin about how best to solve problems. Blerina Kotori Many years before I joined the MBA Board, I was a member of the Court Liaison Committee. I thought that our circuit court should 11.30 Wednesday assign a judge to a case when it was filed, the way it was done in federal mba EVENT Child Abuse Reporting court. If you were litigating anything other than a routine civil case, Amber Hollister I disliked the fact that the trial judge knew nothing about the issues in the case until the day before trial. I also thought that the system MBA Absolutely Social made some judges view cases as widgets on an assembly line, valuing DECEMBER production more than the quality of justice the system produced. The Grape Escape 12.7 Wednesday By serving on the Court Liaison Committee I learned how featuring Wine Tasting 2011 Ethics Update complex our court system is and what a small portion of the docket Mary Cooper was made up of the kinds of civil cases on which I worked. I also October 27, 5-7 p.m. Stacy Hankin learned that the presiding judge and court administrator were facing budgetary and other pressures about which I knew nothing. 12.13 Tuesday Nonetheless, both were very interested in practical suggestions for The University Club Ethics: Attorney’s Duties improving the court’s procedures. The same is true today. If you have to Third Parties Drop in after work and catch up with friends Mark Fucile and colleagues. Helen Hierschbiel See insert for details and to RSVP. MULTNOMAH BAR ASSOCIATION In This Issue PRSRT STD 620 SW FIFTH AVE., SUITE 1220 U.S. POSTAGE Calendar...... 3 PORTLAND, OREGON 97204 Thank you, Sponsors! Announcements �� 4 PAID Ethics Focus �� 4 PORTLAND, OR Convocation on Equality �� 5 Ater Wynne • Barran Liebman • The Corner Office �� 6 PERMIT NO. 00082 Buchanan Angeli Altschul & Sullivan • Mentor Program �� 6 Bullard Law • Cosgrave Vergeer Kester Around the Bar �� 7 • Farleigh Wada Witt •Gevurtz Menashe Tips from the Bench �� 8 News from the Courthouse �� 8 Larson & Howe • Greene & Markley Legal Aid �� 8 •Klarquist Sparkman • Markowitz, The 3 “Rs” (Part II) �� 9 Herbold, Glade & Mehlhaf • The Naegeli OGALLA �� 9 Reporting Corporation • Nationwide Classifieds ��14 Multnomah Bar Foundation ��16 Process Service • Pacific Continental YLS ��Insert Bank • Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt • Smith Freed & Eberhard • Tonkon Torp • Multnomah Bar Association Tsongas Litigation Consulting • Umpqua 620 SW 5th Ave Suite 1220 Private Bank Portland, Oregon 97204 503.222.3275 Fax 503.243.1881 www.mbabar.org 1

Multnomah Lawyer

MBA Board of Directors President Steven K. Blackhurst CHAMBERLAIN Secretary Mediation Arbitration Bonnie Richardson Treasurer ♦ a proven problem solver Julia M. Hagan

Past President ♦ trial & appellate experience Sarah J. Crooks Directors ♦ competitive rates Nicholas A. Kampars ♦ available statewide YLS President Keith M. Garza ♦ [email protected] Susan D. Marmaduke Creative Approaches to Complex Problems ♦ Carol J. Bernick 503.380.5730 Mediated over 1,500 cases, Top 25 Oregon Women Lawyers, Gregory T. Moawad Oregon Super Lawyers© and Best Lawyers in America© Martha J. Hodgkinson Samuel C. Kauffman 503-222-5949 | www.Susan-Hammer.com Sheila H. Potter Knoll & Rhodes Mediation Richard J. Vangelisti Cedric R. Brown Wilson Dispute Resolu�on Helen M. Hierschbiel An Environment Wilson Dispute Resolution Media�on and Arbitra�on Christopher J. Kayser Suited To Mediation and Arbitration Dana L. Sullivan Settlement. (503) 972-5090 (503) 972-5090 Executive Director [email protected] [email protected] Judy A.C. Edwards Mediation & Arbitration Resume at www.wilsonadr.com Associate Executive Director Resume at www.wilsonadr.com • O.M. (Met) Wilson Guy Walden Experience O.M. (Met) Wilson • Integrity Director, Events and Programs Kathy Modie • Solutions #1 - Font: Calibri #2 - Font: Book Antiqua Executive Assistant and Communications James L.Knoll, P.C. Administrator ATTORNEY AT LAW Carol Hawkins [email protected] Office and Membership Ronald E. Rhodes, P.C. Administrator A TTORNEY AT LAW [email protected] Ryan Mosier Wilson Dispute Resolution Wilson Dispute Resolution Office and Foundation Mediation and Arbitration Mediation and Arbitration Administrator 503.222.9000 • 1500 SW Taylor St. • Portland, OR 97205 [email protected] Fax: 503-210-7688 Pamela Hubbs P.O. Box 13365, Portland, OR 97213 (503) 972-5090 (503) 972-5090 MBF Board of Directors [email protected] [email protected] President Criminal Appeals Peter H. Glade Resume at www.wilsonadr.com Resume at www.wilsonadr.com 30 Years Experience as O.M. (Met) Wilson Vice President a Trial Judge in O.M. (Met) Wilson Edwin A. Harnden Andy Simrin Secretary/Treasurer Multnomah County Attorney at Law Loree A. Devery #3 50- Font:3.265 Franklin.8940 Gothic #4 - Font: Adobe Garamond Pro Past President More than 1,000 trials www.OregonAppeals.net Thomas C. Sand and three decades of Judicial Settlement Directors Conferences •18 YEARS APPELLATE EXPERIENCE •over 140 published appellate opinions Hon. Julie E. Frantz •16 supreme court opinions Christine L. Hein DEDICATED TO EFFECTIVE •Co-author post-conviction proceedings Cashauna M. Hill DISPUTE RESOLUTION 405 NW 18th Ave • Portland, Oregon 97209 Leslie Nori Kay Sarah J. Ryan United States Mediation and Arbitration 503-223-2671 Charles S. Tauman 503-780-5505 (Cell) Hon. Kathryn L. Villa-Smith [email protected] Timothy R. Volpert James N. Westwood

The MULTNOMAH LAWYER is published 11 times per year by the Fire Loss Claims? Multnomah Bar Association, 620 SW Fifth Ave. Ste. 1220, Portland, OR 97204 503.222.3275 • 18 years experience as a General Contractor. Advertising is accepted; advertisers(ments) are not • Experienced fire and casualty necessarily endorsed by the MBA. The insurance adjuster. editor reserves the right to reject any advertisement. • Available to represent the DEADLINE for copy: The 10th of the month* insured party in maximizing DEADLINE for ads: The 12th of the month* recovery from the insurer. *or the preceding Friday, if on a weekend.

NEWSLETTER STAFF CONTACTS Editor: Judy Edwards Millard & Bragg Copy & Classified Ads: Carol Hawkins Attorneys At LAw, PC Display Ads: Ryan Mosier 503 352-1991 Design: Cyrano Marketing Solutions 6650 SW Redwood Lane, Suite 330 Portland, OR 97224 Copyright Multnomah Bar Association 2011 ATTORNEYS AT LAW PC Admitted to practice in Oregon and Washington

2 www.mbabar.org October 2011 Calendar

It‛ s Or egon‛s premier To add your organization or firm’s annual events to the MBA lawyer comedy online calendar, contact Carol Hawkins, [email protected]. club ev ent! 10.27 Thursday OCTOBER MBA Absolutely Social at University Club 10.6 Thursday See insert for details MBF CourtCare Celebration

October 28, 2011 & Social See details below 10.28 Friday Two shows: Pro Bono CLE & Clinic – 6:00 & 9:00 PM Wills & Directives Champion Sponsor: 10.7 Friday Call 503.224.4086 for details Mission Theater Civil Case Management 1624 NW Glisan Ave Portland, Oregon Brown Bag See p. 8 for details CEJ LAF-OFF at Mission Theater For more information: Visit www.cej-oregon.org www.cej-oregon.org for details 10.10-21 Monday-Friday RCL Portrait Design Picture Appointments NOVEMBER Call RCL at 800.580.5562 to schedule an appointment 11.1 Tuesday MBA East County Social 5-6:30 p.m. 10.20 Thursday RSVP [email protected] YLS Drop-in Social at On Deck See p. 10 for details 11.2-4 Wednesday-Friday OSB PLF CLE – Learning 10.22 Saturday the Ropes OGALLA 20th Annual Dinner & Visit www.osbplf.org for details Silent Auction Email [email protected] for details 11.4 Friday Convocation on Equality See p. 5 for details 10.25 Tuesday Pro Bono Fair & Reception at 11.4-5 Friday-Saturday World Trade Center OMA Conference See Announcements on p. 4 Put the new logistics to work for you. Visit www.omediate.org for details for details

Foundation CourtCare Celebration and Social UPS provides law firms with technology solutions that save time and reduce costs by improving internal business processes so that you are free to focus on what you do Don’t miss the celebration! October 6, 5-6:30 p.m. at best, the practice of law. Enroll today at savewithups.com/multnomahbar. Markowitz Herbold. We’ll honor CourtCare’s 10th anniversary, founders and volunteers; recognize donors; introduce this year’s grant recipients; and offer a sneak peek at the new video series, created in partnership with MetroEast Community Media. RSVP to Pamela Hubbs at 503.222.3275 or [email protected].

Professional Partner with the Multnomah Bar Association

Serving All of Oregon, Washington, Idaho and the Nation

(800) 528-3335 [email protected] www.naegelireporting.com

Mention your MBA Membership to Receive a Premium Discount! 3 Multnomah Lawyer Ethics Focus mba ANNOUNCEMENTS

When we moved to 2011 MBA Annual Report J’accuse! professional standards based The 2011 annual report is available at www.mbabar.org. Please Threatening Criminal on the ABA Model Rules take a few minutes to read through it, with particular focus on of Professional Conduct in Prosecution what the MBA and YLS committees and the Multnomah Bar 2005. The ABA Model Rules, Foundation have accomplished. by Mark J. Fucile however, don’t have a specific rule on threatening criminal Fucile & Reising YLS News has New Location prosecution. ABA Formal Ethics Win a Prize! Look for all things YLS in the new combined CLE and Opinion 92-363 notes (at 2; YLS insert. Until now, you have found YLS on p. 10. Go to the CLE Scenario 1 citation omitted) that when and YLS insert to read all about what the section is up to. If you You represent Local Company the ABA replaced the Model are a YLS member and the first to answer the following question, that just discovered that its Code with the Model Rules you will be treated to a $25 lunch gift certificate to the place of your bookkeeper, Weasel, is an in 1983, the drafters felt that choice. Who was the third YLS president and what years? embezzler. Local Company sued in the words of the rule, “to more general rules on litigation Weasel to recover the funds. make good the wrong which is conduct adequately addressed such Take a Matter that Matters Can you tell Weasel’s lawyer that the subject of the charge.” By threats: “The deliberate omission Sign the MBA 2011 Pro Bono Pledge at www.mbabar.org/probono. you’ll go to the DA if Weasel contrast, the threat in Scenario 2 of DR 7-105(A)’s language or htm and commit to taking at least one pro bono case this year. doesn’t return the money? is impermissible leverage to settle any counterpart ... rested on the an unrelated matter. drafters’ position that ‘extortionate, Online Directory Photos to be Updated Scenario 2 When Oregon adopted the fraudulent, or otherwise abusive It’s been almost three years since member photos were taken for You represent Local Company former Disciplinary Rules in 1970 threats were covered by other, the MBA online membership directory. If you missed out last in a contract dispute against they were based on the ABA’s more general prohibitions in the time or would like to update your photo, RCL Portrait Design Smoke Stack. When you’re at Model Code of Professional Model Rules and thus that there will be back to photograph members for the directory. Smoke Stack to take depositions, Responsibility. Like the ABA was no need to outlaw such threats Photos by a professional portrait photographer will be taken you see its employees pouring Model Code, the Oregon DRs specifically.’” Oregon, however, at the MBA office at no cost to members. Proofs will be available radioactive waste into the storm contained a prohibition on retained its version of DR 7-105(A) immediately for your directory selection. You will also have the drain, which is a crime around threatening criminal prosecution in the form of RPC 3.4(g). option of purchasing your portraits for your own use. here. Can you tell Smoke Stack’s “solely” to gain an advantage in Under our rule, the fact that Appointments are available October 10-21. Please call RCL lawyer that you’ll go to the DA a civil matter - DR 7-105(A). no settlement was completed Portrait Design at 800.580.5562 to schedule your appointment. if Smoke Stack doesn’t settle the In 1984, the bar argued in In re is irrelevant (see In re Charles, If you prefer to submit a photo, please email a 143 pixels tall x contract case? McCurdy, 297 Or 217, 220, 681 290 Or 127, 130, 618 P2d 1281 107 pixels wide jpeg photo to [email protected]. P2d 131 (1984), that any “mention (1980)). It is also irrelevant of criminal penalties in the context that the lawyer who made an “These two scenarios Queens Bench News of a demand letter implies a threat improper threat actually went illustrate ... threats that The October buffet-style luncheon is at Trees Restaurant on Tuesday, of criminal prosecution which to the authorities (see In re lawyers can and cannot October 11, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost is $14 at the door (cash or check). constitutes a per se violation of DR Lewelling, 296 Or 702, 704, 678 Avel Gordly will speak about her book, Remembering the Power of make in Oregon....” 7-105(A).” The Supreme Court P2d 1229 (1984)). Similarly, it is Words: The Life of an Oregon Activist, Legislator and Public Servant. rejected the bar’s position (and irrelevant that the other party’s Get off the Bench: Wednesday Walks on the Waterfront, These two scenarios illustrate, dismissed the case), finding that conduct may, in fact, violate the 12:10-12:50, meet at Salmon St. Fountain. respectively, threats that lawyers the bar had to prove a specific law if the connection required in For more information on Queens Bench events, contact Vice can and cannot make in Oregon intent to improperly threaten the exception isn’t present (see In President Christine Coers-Mitchell at [email protected]. matters under RPC 3.4(g), which criminal charges. In 1986, DR re Huffman, 328 Or 567, 570-71, reads: 7-105(A) was amended to drop the 983 P2d 534 (1999)). In short, Pro Bono Fair October 25 at World Trade Center “A lawyer shall not ... threaten word “solely” - effectively creating our rule includes both a very There will be CLE seminars beginning at 2 p.m., followed by a to present criminal charges the “per se” prohibition the bar broad prohibition and a very 5 p.m. award presentation and social at the World Trade Center. to obtain an advantage in a had argued unsuccessfully for in narrow exception. See p. 11 for more information. civil matter unless the lawyer McCurdy. In 1991, DR 7-105(A) reasonably believes the charge was amended further to create a Mark Fucile of Fucile & Reising Learning the Ropes November 2-4 at Oregon Convention Center to be true and if the purpose narrow exception: “A lawyer may handles professional responsibility, The OSB PLF sponsors its annual practical skills seminar for of the lawyer is to compel or threaten to present such charges if, regulatory and attorney-client lawyers entering private practice in Oregon. Attendance at the induce the person threatened but only if, the lawyer reasonably privilege matters and law firm full program satisfies MCLE requirements for new admittees’ first to take reasonable action to believes the charge to be true and related litigation for lawyers, reporting period. make good the wrong which if the purpose of the lawyer is law firms and legal departments Registration cost for the entire seminar is $65; deadline is is the subject of the charge.” to compel or induce the person throughout the Northwest. October 26. Information is available at www.osbplf.org. threatened to take reasonable His telephone and email are In Scenario 1, the threat is action to make good the wrong 503.224.4895 and [email protected]. OMA Conference November 4-5 permissible because it is intended, which is the subject of the charge.” Oregon Mediation Association’s conference is November 4-5 at the Ambridge Event Center in Portland. For details, visit www.omediate.org.

Changes to the MBA MBA Noon Time Rides Gather at SW Yamhill and Broadway between noon and 12:10 Newsletter and Web Site p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays. Contact Ray Thomas at 503.228.5222 with questions, or meet at the start. by Judy A.C. Edwards MBA Executive Director

Although this is an experiment, midyear because of lack of capital An experiment with this issue design and functionality. There we hope that members find it financing. With just a few days’ is printing the CLE insert at the are thousands of pages of content pleasing and tell us they want us notice, they were forced to close same time as the newsletter and on it currently, and we know it to continue this improvement. their operations. The press used on the same paper. The insert is will grow each year. Other newsletter changes for the newsletter uses rolls of now a combination CLE flyer and Thank you for your include incorporating the new, paper; it is not sheet-fed. While YLS newsletter. We are trying this membership and for being active updated MBA logo and design offices can still get recycled paper because we can pull out the YLS in the legal community. Please elements to enhance the overall for copying, we would have to news and feature it separately. send your comments, both appearance of the newsletter. purchase paper rolls from China Watch for the launch of the positive and constructively critical The paper, or “stock” as they or the Midwest. Which then is new MBA Web site later this fall. to me at [email protected]. say in the printing trade, changed more environmental, shipping We think you will like its new from 60 lb. recycled to 40 lb. paper from outside the area, or You may have noticed changes non-recycled. While we would using a lesser quality paper that to the Multnomah Lawyer the prefer to continue using recycled is made locally, has minimal last two issues. We have added paper, it is no longer available from environmental impact and can be webcheck MBA Mentor Program “full color” to some pages the Northwest. Two recycled paper recycled? The ink is zero VOC. at www.mbabar.org to allow color photographs. companies went out of business

4 www.mbabar.org October 2011

2011 Convocation on Equality RICHARD G. SPIER Oregon Convention Center, November 4 MEDIATOR

The 2011 Convocation on and Racial Diversity in the the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and Equality is quickly approaching. Profession. The conference transgender communities and On November 4, 2011, Oregon will include three tracks of persons who are disabled. State Bar leaders, attorneys, programming geared toward: The Convocation has many members of the judiciary, and 1) attorneys seeking to improve goals, including providing students will come together to their own practical skills; 2) opportunities for networking celebrate the 10th Anniversary attorneys seeking to increase and skill building; recognizing of the 2001 Convocation on their own knowledge about the more than 300 individuals in Equality. This all-day event diversity and inclusion or the Oregon attorney community will take place at the Oregon cultural competency; and 3) legal who have contributed to efforts Convention Center. employers who seek to promote to achieve the goal of diversity Highly experienced–full-time neutral since 1992 diversity and and inclusion in the legal n inclusion in the profession, and providing a Business & commercial; personal injury; workplace. forum for organizations that employment; real estate & construction While the support our common goals n first Convocation and shared mission to provide Listed for Mediation in focused on issues information to attendees. The Best Lawyers in America ® of race and For more information, ethnic diversity please go to http://2011coe. 503-284-2511 Fax 503-284-2519 within the bar’s wordpress.com/. The program membership, and registration will come on- [email protected] www.spier-mediate.com n The 2011 Convocation will this year’s conference expands line shortly. 2536 N.E. 28th Avenue Portland, Oregon 97212-4916 kick off with a keynote address our understanding of diversity We look forward to seeing No charge for travel time or travel expense in Oregon and Washington by Paula Boggs, Executive Vice by exploring topics concerning you at the event! President, General Counsel and Secretary of Starbucks, and conclude with remarks by our very own Hon. Ellen Marshall Amiton Sign the Statement of Rosenblum, past chair of the webcheck Diversity Principles at ABA Commission on Ethnic ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION http://www.mbabar.org/ 40 Years of Legal Experience diversity.htm.

Email: (503) 201-7275 [email protected] (503) 238-1636 Fax

RAISING THE BAR ON LEGAL FINANCIAL SERVICES. You work for your clients’ best interest. So do we. Our team of bankers works hard to make the most of your funds. We o er a unique brand of personalized banking for legal professionals and partner with you to provide solutions that maximize opportunities while minimizing risk. We’d love to learn about your business needs and see how, together, we can take your business to the next level. Stop by, or call - we’ll gladly come to you.

Named an Oregon Law Foundation Visionary Bank

Elise Boune Senior Vice President Professional Banking Manager (503) 499-5931

PORTLAND • BEND • REDMOND • SISTERS • SUNRIVER • PRINEVILLE • SALEM • KEIZER • MEDFORD • GRANTS PASS • BOISE (877) 617-3400 • WWW.BOTC.COM • MEMBER FDIC • EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNIT Y 5 Multnomah Lawyer MBA Mentor Program Frequently Asked Questions The Corner Office PROFESSIONALISM

Is the MBA Mentor Program compatible with the OSB New Lawyer Mentoring Program (NLMP)? Professionalism among criminal The vast majority of criminal the emotionality that comes with Yes, it is possible to participate in the integrated MBA and OSB law practitioners is essential to cases are resolved through any one particular case. Dealing program as one program with one mentor. Or, you may participate in being an effective advocate, be it settlement. Maintaining one’s with victims and their families the MBA mentor program only. for the prosecution or the defense, professionalism, one’s ability can be extremely taxing and as well as the administration of to cordially deal with the cause a prosecutor to lose sight of Who can participate as a mentee in the MBA Mentor Program? justice generally. prosecution, often results in the need to remain professional New lawyers, who are in their first, second or third year of practice, Defense lawyers who allow reaching a more favorable plea throughout the course of a whether or not they are signed up for the NLMP, may participate as their zealous advocacy to blur agreement for the client. There negotiation or a trial. Appellate mentees. their focus on professionalism is truth to the saying about decisions are replete with can, as a result, provide less catching more flies with honey examples of prosecutors who, Who can participate as a mentor in the MBA Mentor Program? than effective representation. than with vinegar. And when losing sight of professionalism, let Oregon bar members in good standing, with reputations for There is certainly merit to being cases do not settle, and proceed emotion get the better of them in competence and for conducting themselves ethically and a “true believer” and pursuing to trial, perception before the a case. Prosecutorial misconduct professionally, and with at least seven years of practice may every possible defense. But it jury or the court is everything. in argument, or in the context participate as mentors. If you plan to be a mentor in the new NLMP, is a mistake to let that type of Keeping focused on the line of discovery violations, lead to you must register online with OSB. You may have the same mentee representation keep you from where zealous advocacy ends and reversals which both delays and for the MBA and NLMP. seeing both sides of a case. The less than professional behavior denies justice. most effective defense lawyers begins is paramount. Crossing Whether on the side of the Is there a fee to participate? can look at a case not just from this line before a judge or a jury defense or the prosecution, The MBA Mentor Program is free for all participants. a defense perspective but also can make the difference between there is no case that cannot be from a prosecution perspective. having a case fairly considered addressed while maintaining If I am participating in the NLMP, will I be assigned the same Decisions about whether to and losing a case, and a client’s ones own professionalism. When mentor for the MBA Mentor Programs? go to trial, how to negotiate a freedom, for all the wrong both sides uphold the ideals of That’s up to you. Let us know your wishes on the MBA sign up form settlement, and what issues to reasons. Cases should stand or mutual respect, the client wins, and we’ll match you appropriately to your MBA mentor. raise on appeal are all made fall on facts, not because of the the public wins, and justice is more clearly and effectively when behavior of an attorney. truly served. If I am participating in the NLMP why would I also sign up for the lawyer giving advice about Prosecutors likewise the MBA Mentor Program? those choices can see a case from must stay focused on the line The MBA program offers additional opportunities for networking and both sides. between pursuing justice and obtaining free CLE credit available exclusively to people participating in the MBA program. The MBA Mentor Program also has a more personalized match process.

How are mentors and mentees matched? Mentors are matched with mentees by MBA Professionalism Committee members based on the responses given on the sign up form. Let us know if you would like the same mentor you have in the NLMP. If you’re not signed up for the NLMP, let us know what’s important to you in a mentor – their practice area, firm size, gender, etc. We’ll do our best to match you appropriately.

How do I sign up? Complete and return the sign up form available at mbabar.org. The form for mentors is due by October 14. The form for mentees is due by November 1.

To learn more about the OSB NLMP contact Kateri Walsh at the OSB at 503.620.0222.

If you have questions about the MBA Mentor Program, please contact Kathy Modie at the MBA at 503.222.3275. Jonnel Covault, Moment’s Rest, 2004

Art for rental and purchase A rich resource for the art of our region, the Rental Sales Gallery represents over 250 artists — all from Oregon — with an inventory of over 1500 works in a variety of mediums. You are sure to ﬁ nd the perfect works of art for as low as $40 for three months. Search our collection at portlandartmuseum.org. Thank you to Oregon Minority Lawyers Annual Auction Sponsors

1237 SW 10th Avenue in the Eliot Tower OMLA Benefactors McEwen Gisvold 503.224.0674 [email protected] Miller Nash OSB Labor & Employment Section Stoel Rives Tonkon Torp Ball Janik Willamette University Order your free OMLA Friends webcheck College of Law professionalism statement Ater Wynne at www.mbabar.org/docs/ Lewis and Clark Profcertorder.pdf. College of Law Bullard Smith Jernstedt Wilson OMLA Patrons Littler Mendelson Farleigh Wada Witt Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt Barran Liebman Bodyfelt Mount We also thank all of our other corporate, firm, OSB section Bullivant Houser Bailey and individual donors. For a Davis Wright Tremaine complete list, please visit Lane Powell www.oregonminoritylawyer. org/OMLA_auction.pdf.

6 www.mbabar.org October 2011

Around the Bar

Robert Demary Joshua Kadish Mark Johnson Roberts

Wyse Kadish Mark Johnson Roberts Cathryn Ruckle Kathryn Smith Root Joshua Kadish, a partner, is Roberts spent half of the summer the 2011 recipient of the Sidney in Shanghai, China, where he Troy & Rosenberg McKinley Irvin Lezak Award for Excellence in completed the coursework for Cathryn Ruckle joined the Kathryn Smith Root, Partner Alternative Dispute Resolution. his L.LM. in Transnational Law. firm. Her practice areas include in Charge at the firm, has The award, given by the OSB Willamette University College juvenile law, estate planning and been named vice-chair of the ADR Section, recognizes Kadish’s of Law conferred the degree in other elder law matters. International Law Committee of role in developing the field of August. Ruckle’s experience includes the ABA Section of Family Law. mediation in Oregon over the juvenile court litigation, past 30 years. Daily Journal of Commerce emphasizing dependency and He began mediating as part Recognizes 2011 Up & termination of parental rights of his family and estate planning Coming Lawyers cases. She handles probate cases, practice in 1983, has written the MBA members who were specializing in guardianships Jill R. Long OSB’s standard reference articles honored include: and conservatorships, probate on Family Mediation, Prenuptial James Bruce • Maya Crawford • administration, will contests, trust Lane Powell Agreements and Marital Kieran Curley • Courtney Dippel administration and litigation. Counsel to the firm Jill R. Long Settlement Agreements, and has • Ben Eder • Amy Edwards • was recently named a board taught mediation and negotiation P.K. Runkles-Pearson • Damien member of the Third Rail at Lewis & Clark as an adjunct Hall • Katie Jeremiah • Cashauna Repertory Theatre. She is actively professor for more than 20 years. Hill • Katie Johnson • Craig Leis involved in Portland’s arts Josh is a past director of the • Jessica (Shoup) McConnell • community, including currently Oregon Mediation Association, Parna Mehrbani • Valerie Sasaki serving on the Executive former chair of the OSB ADR • Andrew Schpak • Christine Uri Peter Heuser Committee of Oregon Children’s section, and has been instrumental The honorees will be Theatre and as former chair of in developing the Multnomah recognized during an awards Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt its board. County Circuit Court probate dinner on November 17, Peter Heuser, a shareholder, Long focuses her practice on mediation program. 4:30-7:30 p.m. at The Nines hotel. recently joined the board of obtaining land use entitlements The evening also will feature the directors of Planned Parenthood for retailers, developers and Miller Nash presentation of the DJC’s Unsung Columbia Willamette. property owners. Elizabeth Tedesco Milesnick Heroes awards, which recognize Heuser focuses his practice in the has joined the firm. Her nine- local firms’ outstanding support Abby Wool Landon areas of patent prosecution and year legal career has emphasized staffers such as paralegals and litigation of patent, trademark, intellectual property litigation, law librarians. For additional copyright, trade secret and particularly patent and trademark information, visit cyber-squatting matters. He has infringement. Recognizing her www.djcoregon.com/events. represented both plaintiffs and knowledge and skill in the area, the defendants in jury trials. U of O School of Law appointed her as an adjunct instructor to teach patent law and policy.

Notice to Pro Tem Applicants Loren Podwill

Karen E. Hobson Bullivant Houser Bailey The MBA Judicial Screening Committee reviews Loren Podwill, a shareholder, has applications for pro tem and full-time judicial Williams Kastner been elected to a three-year term on candidates for Multnomah County. The committee The firm has added Abby Wool the ABA Tort Trial and Insurance Landon as a member. Landon Practice Section Council. meets the third Tuesday of each month, typically is an estate planning, wills and September through June. Stephen P. Arnot trusts, tax, business succession and probate attorney with Greene & Markley Pro tem renewal candidates are asked to submit their extensive experience advising Stephen P. Arnot has joined the applications at least four months in advance of the family businesses in various firm. He practices in the area of expiration date of their current appointment. There capacities. Experienced in bankruptcy, creditors’ rights and are two forms for pro tem candidates to complete; multiple-generation trust and commercial law. He represents both may be obtained by visiting www.mbabar.org/ estate planning, she routinely both debtors and creditors in documents.htm or by emailing Carol Hawkins at handles matters pertaining to California and Oregon and also [email protected]. marital trust planning for clients serves as a court-appointed with step-family issues. Chapter 7 Trustee for the District Karen E. Hobson joined the of Oregon. The committee must have sufficient time to process the firm as an associate, where her applications. The committee’s recommendations and the practice will focus on business completed applications are then sent to the presiding transactions, estate planning Gevurtz Menashe et al Rob Kline judge, who forwards the information to the Oregon and tax planning. She has Robert Demary has been named Supreme Court for review at one of its regular meetings. experience with pre-formation a firm shareholder, where he will Kline Law Offices planning, entity formation, continue his family law practice Rob Kline has been elected corporate governance, mergers handling divorce, custody and to the Board of Governors and acquisitions and contractual support cases. of the Oregon Trial Lawyers interpretation issues. She Association. Kline’s practice also advises on ERISA and emphasizes plaintiff’s personal employment issues. injury law.

7 Multnomah Lawyer

Tips From the Bench News from the Courthouse

Presiding Judge’s Report much as 7% more in cuts required New Fee Structure Opening Doors - Expedited and Courthouse Update to balance the remaining funds for The fee structure changes on Civil Jury Trials and Other Jury Judge Nan Waller, Deputy the second year of the biennium. October 1. With these changes, the Presiding Judge, gave the report. There are extreme customer legislature established a uniform Trial Innovations service issues now due to the fee for the state. There are no eCourt reductions in court operations more local adjustments. Legal aid, by Judge Stephen K. Bushong The eCourt system will bring staff. In addition to the permanent domestic relations conciliation Multnomah County Circuit Court better access to court services and reductions in staff positions, services and law libraries are no I recently attended a national information. It will make lawyers’ expenses were also reduced by the longer funded with filing fees conference on jury trials sponsored work more efficient through efiling Chief Justice, including mandatory assessments. These programs will by the American Board of of documents and web-based furlough days, employees paying now be paid from the general Trial Advocates (ABOTA). The access to many types of court for part of their health insurance fund. The new structure will conference reminded me of documents. Case event information and adjustments on employee take effect for actions filed on or some old songs by The Doors. and most documents will be compensation. after October 1, 2011. Review the I’ll explain in a moment. The accessible online to the parties. changes in chapter 595 Oregon ABOTA conference addressed The continued reduction in Circuit Court Closed on 9 Fridays Laws 2011 (HB 2710). The final four main subjects: (1) improving court staff due to declining budgets The Chief Justice has ordered the court fee schedule is available on access to jury trials; (2) improving makes implementation of eCourt courts to close for nine Fridays: the MBA and court Web sites. The juror satisfaction through jury even more imperative. Multnomah November 25, 2011; March 23, changes are significant, numerous innovations; (3) reducing the cost is one of Multnomah County’s County’s tentative implementation May 25, August 17, October 19 and cannot be recited here. of jury trials; and (4) improving “Recommended Practices.” Most of eCourt is scheduled for late and November 23, 2012; January With this new fee revenue the public’s perception of the jury judges in this county allow juror 2013 and civil matters will be first. 18, April 19 and May 24, 2013. structure, which cuts programs off trial. Based on what I heard at the questions in all civil (and many Next will be domestic relations, These closed days will cover from direct funding through filing ABOTA conference, Multnomah criminal) cases. followed by criminal. It will take most of the mandatory furlough fees, legal aid receives less funding County Circuit Court is at the c1Preliminary Jury about a year to fully implement days for court staff. and must conduct layoffs. 15-20 forefront of a nationwide effort to Instructions. Some judges give eCourt, which will replace OJIN On the closed Fridays, the positions in Multnomah County improve the jury trial system. The preliminary instructions at the and allow for efiling and other courthouse will be open and the were cut. Every program (legal aid, main improvements discussed at beginning of trial on procedures, system improvements. DA’s office will be conducting conciliation services, law libraries, the conference were: evidence and witness testimony, business, but no court staff will etc.) formerly funded from case c1Expedited Civil Jury the main issues to be addressed at Budget be present and all functions of filings, must now appear before Trials. Oregon’s expedited civil trial, and the basic legal principles Circuit court operations funding the Trial Court Administrator’s Ways and Means each biennium to jury trial system, described in jurors will need to apply during has been cut 11.5% statewide. Part office will be closed. Judges will be considered for funding. UTCR 5.150, was touted as a deliberations. The practice of this reduction is the elimination be working in chambers without model for similar systems under is intended to improve juror of 34.5 permanent positions in staff. Settlement Conferences may SLR Changes consideration across the country. comprehension and satisfaction, Multnomah County. Of the cut take place on the closed days, but For civil cases filed on or after The system is designed to improve help trial lawyers focus their positions, three were manager cannot be put on the record or February 1, 2012, there will be access and reduce costs by having presentations, and improve the positions and 3.5 were referees filed until the following Monday. a different case management a streamlined fast track to trial for litigants’ overall satisfaction with sitting as judges pro tempore Filings due in any action on a environment under proposed certain civil cases. Surprisingly, this the jury trial system. Giving in adult preliminary criminal court closure date will have the new rules. Under the proposal, a model program has been rarely preliminary jury instructions proceedings. Overall, about 10 % of filing due date extended, in the motion judge will be assigned to used; only six cases have been is one of Multnomah County’s total operations staff positions have same manner as for a holiday, to each case very early in the life of designated for the program in “Recommended Practices.” been eliminated. It is expected that the next business day. the case; parties will select trial Multnomah County so far. The late Jim Morrison, lead there will be further reductions dates at trial readiness conferences c1Differentiated Case singer and songwriter for The in circuit court resources after East County Courthouse and cover sheets will be required Gresham Management. The basic concept “The future’s uncertain and the February 2012 legislative on all new complaints. The SLRs session. The legislature directed While the Gresham building is are up for final approval by the is to improve efficiency and the end is always near.” reduce costs by applying different the Governor and the Chief Justice going forward and will open next UTCR Committee in October. sets of case management rules Doors, wrote, “The future’s to spend 54% of their funding March, the legislature has not There is a presiding judge’s and principles to different types uncertain and the end is always for a two-year period in the first yet funded furniture, equipment brown bag on Friday, October 7, of cases. Oregon’s Complex near.” Given the state’s precarious year. If the state revenue forecasts or additional staffing for the in courtroom 208 to discuss these Litigation Court, described in financial situation, the future of continue to be negative for the building. At least $835,000 is changes. Please plan to attend. UTCR 23.010, et seq., and the civil jury trials in Oregon may current biennium, there may be as needed just to buy the furniture Expedited Civil Jury Trial system be uncertain, but the end of the and equipment. are two types of differentiated jury trial system need not be case management approaches. In near. Using Oregon’s landmark 2008, Multnomah County adopted expedited civil jury trial system “Recommended Practices for will help. In addition, lawyers and Legal Aid Needs Your Help Civil Jury Trials in Multnomah judges should apply the discovery September 8 marked the official showed that Oregon’s programs Volunteer Lawyers Project, and County Circuit Court,” and the and case management principles kick off of the Campaign for had funding to meet less than by banking at leadership banks - court is currently evaluating new and other innovations described Equal Justice’s annual fund drive, 20% of the legal needs of the poor. those paying the highest IOLTA civil case management ideas in above. And we all must work to which runs through February. The funding cuts are due to a interest rates. an effort to further improve case improve the public’s perception The annual awards luncheon 75% decrease in IOLTA funding About 20% of Oregon’s management practices. of the jury trial system if we want is February 8, 2012 at The plus decreases in federal funding, lawyers give to the campaign. The c1Proportionality in to preserve it as a mechanism for Governor Hotel. state general fund revenue and campaign was started by Oregon Discovery. The “proportionality” resolving civil disputes. a loss of foundation support lawyers in 1991 to support legal principle is designed to reduce the At the end of a trial, I often due to the economic downturn. aid. Over the past 20 years, the cost of litigation. The basic idea ask jurors if they thought the According is that the scope and burdens of experience was worthwhile. They to Charlie discovery should be proportional almost always say “yes.” So I ask Williamson, to the amounts and issues at them to tell their friends and President of the stake in any given case. Formal family about their experience Oregon Law adoption as a governing rule of and the importance of jury Legal aid programs statewide Foundation, discovery would probably require service. Lawyers can help, too. are bracing for a 16% reduction in “Because of an amendment to ORCP 36, but The public’s perception of the staff, or the equivalent of about 30 low interest the principle can be implemented jury trial system will not improve FTE. According to Tom Matsuda, rates, we saw a in practice by judges and/or parties if lawyers denigrate the system, Director of Legal Aid Services of drop in IOLTA by agreement. scaring clients with tales of Oregon, “This comes at a time revenue from c1Juror Questions. This unpredictable “runaway” juries. when Oregonians are still reeling a high of $3.6 Barry Caplan, Merv Loya and Hon. Ellen “innovation” was a hot topic Most studies have shown that the from the economic crisis, and million a year Rosenblum of discussion at the ABOTA great majority of jury verdicts we continue to see increases to a predicted conference, but it has been are consistent with how the trial statewide in the frequency and $900,000 next year. Most of that campaign has raised $20 million implemented in Oregon for many judge thought the case should be severity of domestic violence, money goes to legal aid.” Lawyers for legal aid, and this year hopes years. ORCP 58 B(9) authorizes decided. So don’t tell clients that and problems relating to housing can help by continuing to give to raise $1.2 million. More than courts to allow juror questions, and juries are irrational and cannot - primarily foreclosure - and generously to the campaign in 60% of the money raised comes the process is described in UCJI be trusted. “You know that it unemployment benefits.” Even support of legal aid, by doing pro from MBA members. 5.01. Allowing juror questions would be untrue.” before the recession, studies bono work through legal aid’s

8 www.mbabar.org October 2011 Part II - The Professional 2012 MBA Membership Development Plan Renewal is Underway by Hon. Adrienne Nelson Fall has arrived, and so too has the time to renew your MBA Judge Nelson gave the following contributing member of the membership for 2012. To continue to receive the wide range of presentation to the Queen’s professional community with a benefits the MBA provides, please take a few moments to renew Bench. This is the second half of unique identity. At least one area online at mbabar.org. Here are just a few reasons to continue your the presentation, which started of expertise is developed during membership: in September. this stage and your professional v Excellent, convenient and reasonably-priced seminars and identity is established through downloadable MCLE content; Through my experience with your work on projects, committees v Socials, volunteer opportunities and committees that provide self-awareness, I came up with a and special assignments. rewarding ways to network with other attorneys; 10-step professional development Often you are involved in v Resources such as the Multnomah Lawyer, the ENEWS and Web plan I would like to share with you, organizations and associations site keep you up-to-date with news, events and a member directory; but with these disclaimers: it is an in the professional community, v Exclusive member discounts from LexisNexis, UPS, Legal evolving plan, the steps don’t have ultimately chairing a committee Northwest, Office Depot, Bank of the Cascades, and others; and to occur in order, the plan is not a and taking on leadership roles in v Comprehensive, member-negotiated group health, life, long- “one-size fits all” - it is just what has them. Professional development term care and disability insurance plans structured specifically for worked for me! continues in this stage, but Step 4 - Verbalize your lawyers and firms. becomes more focused. professional development Step 1 - Take charge of your own • The late-career stage is when you goals. Clearly and concisely state Please include a donation to the Volunteer Lawyers Project and life. It’s the responsibility of each take on increasing responsibility, your long-term professional Multnomah Bar Foundation when you pay your 2012 dues. of us to take steps to increase our either formal or informal, for goals. Examples of professional For further information, please call 503.222.3275. insight, plan our own future, assess developing others in organizations development goals might be our career and professional growth, and the workplace until you play to gain knowledge and skills focus on our targets and goals a key role in shaping the future by necessary to work more effectively and set professional standards. “developing” people, programs and with a business or an organization, MBA Member Going hand in hand with that, ideas. Often you have developed expand expertise in litigating our standards are reflected in how a distinct competence in several cases or develop a personal brand. Enhances CourtCare we treat other people. By acting areas of expertise and have a First, be sure your goals are so ethically and treating others with regional or national reputation. clear that you will know when or respect, you will earn other people’s You can be a catalyst for change whether you have accomplished admiration, make others want and are capable of exercising them. Second, write them down. to work with you and encourage formal and informal influence Give your goals top priority by others to follow your lead. in the decision-making process. keeping them visible to you every Professional development occurs day - either at work, at home or at Step 2 - Identify what stage you in this stage but may change both. You may also wish to carry are in for your professional depending on your evolving roles. them with you. development - the early-career Your accomplishment will be stage, the mid-career stage, or the Step 3 - Identify the motivators determined by your ability to direct late-career stage. driving your professional your day-to-day actions toward • The early stage of your career is development activities - for clearly defined, measurable goals. when you first enter the profession example, widening a client Success does not come from plans; or a new job within the profession. base, becoming a partner with it comes from accomplishments! This is where you will need the your firm, developing an area One of the most frequent most professional development in of expertise or gaining broader reasons for not setting goals is the the most areas. influence in the community. Write conscious or subconscious fear Kudos to Markowitz Herbold Glade & Mehlhaf shareholder Jeff Edelson, • The mid-career stage is them down so they can be added who contributed to the CourtCare renovation project by building a ball when you are established as a to your action plan. Continued on page 11 drop game. From what we hear, it is a big hit with the kids. by Judy A. C. Edwards Sponsors include many Oregon MBA Executive Director law firms and businesses. Some of OGALLA Oregon’s most prominent attorneys The LGBT Bar Association of were Shepherd scholars. Oregon will celebrate its 20-year The LGBT Bar Association of Oregon “We continue to foster history, and the great strides made inclusion and connection instead in building inclusion and reducing Celebrates 20th Anniversary of division … People’s happiness prejudice against the lesbian, is what it comes down to,” gay, bisexual and transgender Since its first formation good news. So many kids and their $60, and $15 for people earning concluded Adams. Other board community, on October 22 at the meeting February 26, 1990 with parents are struggling with fear,” less than $40,000,” says Adams. members include Christie Martin, Vintage Plaza Hotel. 30 people attending, and the said Sarah Adams, Chair of the The annual dinner has Vice Chair; Christopher Wright, In 1991, following passage organization’s constitutional LGBT Bar Association of Oregon. traditionally been a fundraiser for Treasurer; Christopher Allnat, of the 1988 anti-gay Oregon meeting January 18, 1991, the The organization works the Bill and Ann Secretary; Emilie Edling, Diversity ballot measure 8, later declared membership has grown and the closely with Oregon Safe Shepherd Legal Representative; Bethany Coleman, unconstitutional by the Oregon organization has created a number Schools and Communities Scholarship, Kevin Clonts and Heidi Wong, Court of Appeals, Mark Johnson of initiatives. One is its Judicial Coalition, focusing on which is part Student Representative. wrote that “Gays, lesbians and Endorsement Committee which Oregon’s recently amended of the Equity To RSVP for the 20th Annual bisexuals understood that together provides feedback on judicial anti-bullying law, helping Foundation. OGALLA Dinner & Silent we would make a difference. candidates to the Governor. Other implement the law and The Shepherds Auction, visit http://www.ogalla. Basically, the time had come for efforts include working with Basic giving information to formed the fund org/ or send questions to info@ OGALLA.” Seventeen Oregon Rights Oregon to get the word out youths about their rights in 1977 to provide ogalla.org. Individual tickets are lawyers who attended Lavender on Oregon’s nondiscrimination and to schools about their assistance to law $95; a 10-seat table sponsor is law, passed in 2007, which responsibilities. Another students, in their $950. Reception, jazz and the prohibits discrimination on the ongoing project is an online Sarah Adams, final year of law silent auction begin at 5 p.m. The basis of sexual orientation or lawyer referral directory, a LGBT Chair school, who have dinner and program start at 7. gender identity. list of LGBT friendly legal a demonstrated The keynote speaker is Hon. OGALLA routinely presents at professionals throughout the state, commitment to equal rights for Janice Wilson, Multnomah meetings for high school students organized by practice area. LGBT individuals. All proceeds Circuit Court and the honoree Law I in San Francisco, the and their parents on how much Membership in OGALLA from the silent auction at the will be Hon. Lynn Nakamoto, first national legal conference better the world is now and about is open to everyone, regardless upcoming October 22 annual Oregon Court of Appeals. for LGBT equality, came back our openly gay and lesbian judges of sexual orientation or gender dinner will go to the scholarship. “determined to create a statewide on Oregon’s Supreme Court and identity, including all legal legal organization dedicated to Court of Appeals and Circuit professionals and law students. Attend Convocation on Equality our community’s professional, courts and increased diversity “We’ve always been committed webcheck November 4. Info at educational, political and social throughout law firms and law to keeping membership dues as http://osbdiversity.homestead. needs,” according to OGALLA’s schools. “Sometimes the most low as possible and we have a low- com/Events.html historical documents. important thing is spreading the income rate. Currently dues are 9 Multnomah Lawyer

MERS in Oregon: to require that every time the New Location for Trust Deed changes hands, an assignment must be recorded National Registration before commencing non-judicial YLS News foreclosure. A non-judicial System Questioned in foreclosure sale is arguably void if Please go to the new combined CLE and YLS insert to read all about any transfer documents were not the YLS and what it is doing. Prize for a YLS member: The first Oregon Courts recorded. If any assignments are YLS member to find the question in missing from the public record, it Announcements and the answer in by James C. Reinhart and beneficiaries must be recorded may be necessary to proceed with the insert wins a $25 gift certificate for Young Ivy Grey in the local public records. Judge a judicial foreclosure. lunch at a place of his or her choice. Lawyers Davis Wright Tremaine Panner reviewed internal MERS While many disagree Send to [email protected]. Section reports and determined that with McCoy and Hooker,

mba Mortgage Electronic Registration its system was insufficient to Systems (MERS) is the central comply with Oregon law because “Foreclosing with a electronic clearing house for the the Oregon public records were gap in the recorded mortgage financial industry. The silent as to the transfers. beneficial ownership 2012 MBA system tracks loans that may Hooker refers to McCoy v. may prevent bona fide be sold and assigned numerous BNC Mortg., Inc., 2011 Bankr. purchaser status.” times after inception. MERS LEXIS 534 (Bankr. D. Or. 2011). Professionalism Award was intended to facilitate a more In McCoy, a Chapter 13 debtor the consequence of ignoring efficient market for transfers of claimed wrongful foreclosure in them may make the property Nominations mortgages, reduce costs and avoid an adversary proceeding. Judge unmarketable. Foreclosing with Due November 4 confusion. In theory, with MERS Alley found that “[T]he powers a gap in the recorded beneficial as nominal beneficiary, transfers accorded to [beneficiary] by the ownership may prevent bona within the MERS system need not Lender … cannot exceed the fide purchaser status. Therefore, The MBA Professionalism B. Kester, Frank Noonan Jr., be recorded locally. powers of the beneficiary. The it is possible that title insurance Award is one of the most highly Donald W. McEwen, Don H. beneficiary’s right to commence obtained based on a blemished regarded honors an attorney in Marmaduke, Noreen K. Saltveit “MERS was intended to a non-judicial sale is limited foreclosure sale will include our area can receive. Do you McGraw, Thomas E. Cooney, by ORS 86.735. A non-judicial exceptions based on the lack of know a lawyer who is a pleasure John D. Ryan, George H. Fraser, facilitate a more efficient sale may take place only if any recorded assignments, or may to work with as both an ally and Barrie Herbold, Walter H. Sweek, market for transfers of assignment by [the Lender not be available at all. an adversary, who regularly goes Daniel E. O’Leary, Mark R. mortgages....” identified in the Trust Deed] has well beyond minimum ethical Wada, Sandra A. Hansberger, The MERS problem arises been recorded.” He reasoned On Thursday, October 27 the and professionalism standards, Robert C. Weaver, Walter H. when a lender attempts to non- that “Oregon law permits MBA is hosting a two-hour CLE who constantly mentors others Grebe, Susan M. Hammer, Carl judicially foreclose under the foreclosure without the benefit of seminar: Enforcing Oregon’s and works to improve the quality R. Neil, Jeffrey M. Batchelor, Oregon Trust Deed Act (ORS a judicial proceeding only when Trust Deed Act: Nonjudicial of our practice as a whole? Judy D. Snyder, Garry L. Kahn 86.705). In Hooker v. Northwest the interest of the beneficiary Foreclosure From the Lender’s We strongly encourage you to and Michael D. Schrunk Trustee Services, 2011 U.S. is clearly documented in a Perspective. nominate him or her for the 2012 Former nominees may be Dist. Lexis 57005, *8-10 (D. public record. When the public For more information see the MBA Professionalism Award. and often are re-nominated. To Ore. 2011), Judge Panner states record is lacking, the foreclosing insert in this issue or visit the CLE Any MBA practicing attorney propose an outstanding attorney that when MERS is merely the beneficiary must prove its page of the MBA Web Site: member, except a member for this year’s award selection lender’s agent or nominee, but interest in a judicial proceeding.” www.mbabar.org. of the MBA Professionalism process, please complete and not the true beneficial holder of Until the law is clarified, Committee or the MBA Board return the nomination form the loan, any transfers between some Oregon courts seems of Directors, is eligible to receive available at www.mbabar. this award. org or contact Kathy Modie, Past esteemed recipients Professionalism Committee staff include Raymond Conboy, liaison, [email protected] for Thomas H. Tongue, Randall more information. Golf Results MBA Family & Friends, McMenamins Edgefield

The Family & Friends First place team – Shemia golf outing brought Fagan, Richard Maughan, experienced golfers, Tammy Aufdermauer, beginners and non- David Pearce golfers alike out Putting contest – Tammy for an afternoon of Aufdermauer, Dave sunshine, fun and Mueller pitch and putt golf, First place – Shemia followed by food, Fagan, Jason Wood drink and prizes. KP – Liz Rhode Motley, Devin Koch Thank you “Fun” Judy Edwards with Fun Judges Steve Blackhurst, Most Colorful Attire – judges Hon. Mark Crunchy Blackhurst and Judge Mark Gardner Shemia Fagan, David Pearce Gardner, Crunchy Most Creative Swing – Liz In court, being loud isn’t the same Blackhurst and MBA President Rhode Motley, David Bean Steve Blackhurst for your Fujinaga and Bill Walsh from co- as being prepared. Jurors might ﬁ nd theatrics good humor and keen eyes; sponsor Oregon Women and exuberant posturing amusing. But in the end, better Aruna Masih, Kim Sugawa- Lawyers Foundation, for running the putting arguments prevail. contest and donating prizes; Prize Sponsors Tammy Aufdermauer and David Pearce, Aufdermauer Pearce Court Reporting, for fabulous prizes for both MARKOWITZ HERBOLD skill and fun categories; face painter Katy LADE EHLHAF PC G & M Jorgensen; and everyone TRIAL LAWYERS who helped make this Putting contest pros PORTLAND I 503. 295. 308 5 I WWW . MHGM . COM David Bean doesn’t need event a success! More to use his words photos at www.mbabar.org/ committee-golf.htm.

10 www.mbabar.org October 2011 Oregon Women Lawyers Golf Results Fall Conference Features Riverside Golf and Anita Hill Country Club, June 21 October 14, Governor Hotel First place team – John Davenport, Brent Summers, Dan Vidas and Steve Werts This year’s Oregon Women at 1:30 at the Governor Hotel. Lawyers (OWLS) Fall Conference A reception and book signing will feature Professor Anita with Professor Hill will follow Hill as its keynote speaker. the afternoon program. Her new Almost exactly 20 years after book, Reimagining Equality: Anita Hill MBA Golf Clinic and she courageously testified at Stories of Gender, Race and the confirmation hearing of Finding Home, will be released Supreme Court Justice Clarence October 4, with copies available hearing, during which she Networking Event, RedTail Thomas, she will address the for purchase at the reception. testified on national television. conference and serve on a panel Registration is available online at With over 1,400 members The MBA, Oregon Society of CPAs and Oregon Bankers Association with Multnomah County Circuit oregonwomenlawyers.org. around the state, OWLS’ mission joined forces to offer a golf clinic and networking event at the end Court Judge Adrienne Nelson and Professor Hill is currently is to transform the practice of law of summer. The evening was for golfers of all levels of experience Diane Schwartz Sykes, head of at the Heller School for Social and ensure justice and equality by and brought attorneys, accountants and bankers together to practice the Oregon Department of Justice Policy and Management advancing women and minorities on the driving range, spend some time with a pro and work with a Civil Rights Division. at Brandeis University in in the legal profession. OWLS is Trackman golf aid. This after-work event included appetizers and an The conference, “Diverse Boston. Her autobiography, the third largest bar organization opportunity to network and socialize in a relaxed setting. Perspectives: Bringing the Legal Speaking Truth to Power in in the state. Profession into the 21st Century,” 1997 chronicled her experience will be held Friday, October 14 during the Thomas confirmation

Hon. Adrienne Nelson Conduct an annual personal of achievement and successes performance review. into life to reinforce the value The Professional of continuous growth. This step Development Plan Step 8 - Write a personal helps you to “stay on track.” Continued from page 9 mission statement. Writing a personal mission statement Benefits of a Professional of failure. If you don’t set goals, may seem time consuming or Development Plan you can’t fail. Not so - the clearest irrelevant, but it is a way to add A professional development plan failures of the future will be those meaning to all of the work that provides a system and process that who can’t move ahead, can’t risk. you do and gives you focus. Here’s can help you plan for the future. It: In a rapidly changing society, no what I know: when you have a • Helps determine where you RamÓn Pagán receives a tip from the pro career can stand still for long. better understanding of why you want to go and what you need to Even if you’re on the right track, if are here and what your purpose do to get there. you’re not moving forward you’ll is, you can develop realistic goals • Provides an opportunity to be run over. and valuable long-range goals discuss professional development Celebrate Pro Bono (10 to 20 or more years.) Long- goals with colleagues who can Step 5 - Select appropriate range goals can then be divided offer ideas, support and feedback. Annual Pro Bono Fair and Social professional development into short-term goals (one to five • Reinforces the concept of October 25, World Trade Center opportunities. years) and supported by tasks “everything’s possible” and that For each professional development (daily, monthly, yearly). goals aren’t overwhelming if The annual Pro Bono Fair and Social starts at 2:30 p.m. with free CLEs goal, list those professional tackled step-by-step. The plan running concurrently and followed by the fair, awards and social from development opportunities you Step 9 - Develop an action plan. makes goals manageable 5 to 7:30 p.m. All events will be held on wish to pursue that will assist In any integration of a career • Assists you in preparing the mezzanine level. you in reaching those goals. For and personal growth, each of us information and plans for annual The three free CLEs are “Pro Bono example, take a CLE, speak at an needs an action plan that involves performance appraisal, honors Representation of New Businesses: event, go to a networking session. setting targets and reexamining and awards, professional leave, Pitfalls for the Lawyer and the Client,” It is up to you. our lifestyle to determine if it and building your resume and “Introduction to Consumer Law: contributes to our goals. This curriculum vitae. A Crash Course on Debt Defense, Step 6 - Engage in mind, body action plan reviews past learning • Helps you determine needs the FDCPA and the UTPA,” and and spirit stretching. experiences and develops lifelong for in-service training and “Fundamentals of Representing In this step it is important to learning goals for personal professional development. Children in Domestic Relations Cases.” recognize that personal growth education experiences, challenges • Assists you in planning for To register for the CLEs or for more information, contact Michelle requires new experiences for mind, and opportunities. future career opportunities. Lane at 503.431.6384 or [email protected]. body and spirit. Branch out into interdisciplinary approaches in Step 10 - Plan for support, Conclusion learning and living. Develop new review, and evaluation. I hope that I have encouraged linkages with people, organizations Identify and value the support you to develop or refine your McEwen Gisvold and activities that develop new of significant others in your life: professional development insights and experiences. This those friends and colleagues who plan. Living successfully is an Celebrates 125 Years takes an experimental attitude, can give feedback on behavior, opportunity to make change. which will involve risk. competencies and limitations Take the responsibility seriously. Originally founded in October of 1886 as Cake & Cake, the law firm is to help you better understand Know the road you travel will be one of the oldest in Oregon. It began by dealing in business law matters. Step 7 - Inventory your life. how to market yourself and meet often filled with difficult choices. Early clients included John Deere Plow Co. and Equitable Savings Periodically inventory your the needs of others. Evaluate Rise to the challenge knowing and Loan. Founder Harry Cake was an Oregon National Guard judge capabilities, desires and resources. new directions to assess their that you have everything inside advocate with the rank of major. Co-Founder William Cake (MBA Review the constraints on your meaningfulness and satisfaction. you to be successful. President 1907-08) served as the Portland city attorney and later as a life as well as your achievements. Build spontaneous celebrations Multnomah County judge. Over the years, prominent partners have included Ralph Cake, Herbert Hardy (MBA President 1963-64), Nicholas Jaureguy (MBA President 1949- 50), Dean Gisvold, Donald McEwen webcheck Juvenile Rights and Domestic and judges John Violence handbooks for pro bono volunteers and the public at Buttler, Jonathan mbabar.org/ylspublications.htm Newman and Janice Stewart. Today, the 14 lawyers and support staff of the full-service real estate and business law firm are located on the 16th floor of the Standard Plaza building.

11 Multnomah Lawyer

IF the Irs sees you as a Major tarGet, don’t settLe For just any tax attorney. the lawyers at Greene & Markely are thoroughly knowledgeable in handling federal, state and local tax controversies—including audits, offers in compromise, installment plans, litigation and bankruptcy solutions. More ways to approach a tax dispute means more chances for a better outcome. and really, when you’re a major target, it’s not smart to settle for anything less. Call us.

ÊÊ

Greene & Markley PC I Portland I www.greenemarkley.com I 503.295.2668

Learn about the long-term care insurance plans and premium discounts for MBA members.

Mary Osborn, CLTC Call 503.998.5902 today Or email at: [email protected] to learn more.

All We Do Is Long Term Care Insurance

Multnomah Bar Association Group Health Insurance

Exciting Changes to Multnomah Bar Association Medical Insurance Plans • 2 PPO plans make the MBA plans more attractive than ever • Any Oregon or Clark County, Washington Law Firm is Eligible to enroll • Firms with offices outside Oregon can enroll accessing a Nationwide PPO network

Advantages of MBA Plans Each Employee Can Select a Plan From a Menu of 8 Available Plans • Law firms of any size eligible to enroll PROVIDENCE DENTAL AND VISION Sole practitioners to law firms of any size • 2 EPO Plans • Oregon Dental Service (ODS) • Non attorney staff also eligible • 2 PPO Plans See any dentist • Covers offices located outside Oregon • 1 H.S.A. Plan • Vision Service Plan (VSP) • No Health Statement – Guaranteed Issue • Nationwide PPO Network • Covers all pre-existing conditions • Easy administration – Law firm receivesone KAISER bill and pays with one check regardless of • 2 Medical Plans For more information, contact: how many different plans are selected • 1 Point of Service Plan • COBRA administration provided • Dental and Vision Northwest Employee Benefits, Inc. • Discounted Fees for Section 125 Flexible 4300 NE Fremont, Suite 260 Spending Account Administration Portland, Oregon 97213 • Life and Disability Income Coverage 1-800-284-1331 www.nwebi.com Available On the website, click on “Benefits Login.” The password is: MBA (all caps).

12 www.mbabar.org October 2011

webcheck ORCP updates and court closure information are at Our Specialties are Disability www.mbabar.org/courts.htm. Insurance and Peace of Mind

You provide legal protection to your customers. Have you considered who would help you if you were unable to work for an extended period of time due to an accident or prolonged illness? workers, and the best times for companies.’” Quality disability income insurance is an important part of your insurance , August 5, 2011 portfolio. Contact us to find out more today. Gene has “a history of legal success...raising www.DI4Attorneys.com the ire of some of the state’s largest employers.” 800.544.1662 — Oregonian, Jan. 4, 2007 Multnomah Bar Association Disability Program “Bold” — Miami Herald, Oct. 19, 2007 Av Rated Martindale Hubbell

These policies have exclusions and limitations and terms under which the Gene Mechanic policies may be continued in force or discontinued. Some policy provisions and available riders may vary by state. Optional riders are subject to and against corporate and employer abuse underwriting and reinsurance availability. Additional optional riders may increase premiums. A medical exam may be required upon application. employment For complete cost and coverage details, please contact your insurance terminations retaliation discrimination wage claims representative, or The Standard at 800.247.6888. whistleblowing SI 15181 (5/10) corporate and government fraud false government reporting

www.bennetthartman.com (503) 384-2070 [email protected]

How many Lawyers does it take to screw in a lightbulb?

NONE... Attorneys should be busy doing lawyer type things.

Service, selection and price are critical when buying technology. Office Depot has the solution that members of the Multnomah Bar Association need – combining a broad assortment of top brands with technology expertise and reliable service 24/7. We place temporary and direct hire legal support staff in all Rely on Office Depot for all your Technology needs. We offer: practice areas and all positions. Best match suitability, personally I 275,000 available items – from well-known brand names to many hard-to-find items and professionally. I Custom configuration I Extended warranty plans I Nationwide distribution capabilities I Software licensing I Volume pricing I and more! For more information, contact Business Development Manager Jason Thorud at 503.240.4500 or [email protected] C4.ADV.78.0208 CALL US TODAY | 503.295.9948 | www.staffingsolutionsllc.com

Divorce and Family Law Attorneys

Kathy Root is rated AV® Preeminent™, has been included in Oregon Super Lawyers,® and has practiced family law in Portland for over 26 years.

Kathy is known as a powerful family law litigator and experienced negotiator. As Partner in Charge of our Portland office, Kathy will create a strategy best suited to the facts and needs of each case—no matter how simple or complex—ensuring that our clients receive the effective representation and unique personal service that McKinley Irvin is known for.

Phone: 503.487.1645 | Portland . Seattle . tacoma . Bellevue | mckinleyirvin.com

13 Multnomah Lawyer

Two Office Spaces Available a publicly traded company (GBX Real Estate Attorney Attorney Fax, copier, conference room, on the NYSE) and manufacture, Samuels Yoelin Kantor LLP seeks Harris Law Firm, an AV-rated Classifieds parking 4040 Douglas Way Lake sell, lease, repair and refurbish a real estate attorney to join the general practice firm, seeks Oswego. $850 mo/$550 mo railcars, and also manufacture firm’s sophisticated and diverse a family law attorney with contact Martin Cohen and sell marine barges. See business, estate planning, real minimum four years experience Please visit www.mbabar.org/ 503.635.5805. complete job description and estate, construction and litigation to be our lead family law attorney resources.htm to view all classified ads. application process at practices at its new downtown at our office in Bridgeport Village. http://www.gbrx.com/Careers. Portland office. Successful Either some existing client base, Space Positions php?expandable=100 The candidates will have portable or experience at a family law Greenbrier Companies, Inc. is an business, excellent credentials, at firm is preferred. Base salary Equal Opportunity Employer. least six years experience, a good and fee split are negotiable. Office Space for Two Lawyers Martin, Bischoff LLP reputation in the legal community Please send letter of interest and Available in Abernethy Seeks a business and estate Lateral Associate – Trusts, and, most importantly, a resume to Rob Harris at rharris@ House, 0324 SW Abernethy planning attorney with two to Estates and Business willingness to be part of a harrislawsite.com. St., Portland. Convenient three years experience. Some Cosgrave Vergeer Kester collegial work environment. location, customary law office existing client base a seeks a lateral hire to join our With roots dating back to Partnership Opportunity amenities, free parking. One plus. Excellent writing skills business practice group. Primary 1927, Samuels Yoelin Kantor Prominent, established, AV rated office with fireplace and Mt. required. Candidates must focus should be on relatively LLP is one of Oregon’s oldest East Portland law firm with a Hood view. Contact Dave or have a desire to market and sophisticated trust and estate law firms. The firm is widely general civil practice seeks to Chuck, [email protected]; develop their practice. Oregon planning, administration general recognized throughout the Pacific add an established attorney to [email protected], Bar membership required, business and tax expertise to Northwest for its superior legal its roster, with a view toward 503.222.3529. Washington Bar membership complement group leader’s work that it performs on behalf of immediate partnership. Excellent a plus. Please send resumes to existing practice. Successful its business and individual clients. opportunity to enjoy a suburban Beaverton Office to Share with Office Manager, Martin, Bischoff, candidate will have exceptional For consideration, send location, easy access, and Two Other Attorneys Templeton, Langslet & Hoffman, writing and analytical and resume and cover letter to Ed continued growth. Candidates Perfect for a new attorney LLP, 888 SW 5th Ave. Ste. 900, interpersonal skills, excellent law Cunningham at ed.cunningham@ must have established clientele, or a more mature attorney Portland OR 97204 or email to school academic credentials and samuelslaw.com. excellent reputation, and downsizing. Close to banks, [email protected]. an entrepreneurial approach to the successful business development city library and post office. Easy practice. Established client base practices. Please send resume and freeway access to tri-county Martin, Bischoff LLP required. Admission to Oregon cover letter to Jeffrey S. Bennett at courthouses. Free parking, A mid-size AV-rated downtown Bar required and to Washington [email protected]. conference room, kitchen Portland law firm, is looking Bar preferred. With offices in provided. $500 per month. Space for an associate with 2-3 years Bend and Portland, Cosgrave available for your receptionist experience in litigation, excellent Vergeer Kester is a diverse group extra, if needed. Contact Connie writing skills, and outstanding PRACTICE LIMITED TO MEDIATION united by a commitment to at 503.644.6490. academic credentials (top excellence, both professionally 25% of law class). Oregon and personally. Compensation One Window Office Downtown Bar membership is required, includes competitive salary, bonus Portland Washington Bar membership is a and full package of benefits. In six-lawyer suite, reception, plus. Please submit a cover letter Please send resume, transcript secretarial space available, and resume to Office Manager, Jeffrey Foote and writing sample to Cosgrave conference rooms, phone, Martin, Bischoff, Templeton, Vergeer Kester LLP, Attn: Gloria Internet, FAX, new copier, on Langslet & Hoffman, LLP, 888 Mediation Martin, 805 SW Broadway, 8th site parking. 1618 SW 1st Ave. SW 5th Ave. Ste. 900, Portland Floor, Portland OR 97205, email Call 503.224.2301 or email Ron OR 97204 or email to adarling@ [email protected] or fax at [email protected]. martinbischoff.com. 503.323.9019. All inquiries will Resolving issues relating to: be held in confidence. Downtown Shared Office Lindsay Hart Neil + Weigler, LLP Personal Injury/Product Liability 8th floor corner office, light Is looking for a lawyer with Portland-Based Freelance Trial reception, conference room and two to five years litigation Professional Negligence Technicians Needed legal library. Parking is available experience to join our litigation Must have significant in-court Jeffrey Foote, PC Business & Commercial Disputes in building. $900/mo. Call team. LHN+W, an AV-rated firm experience. Email 503-228-1133 503.226.1162 or send email to with a long history in Portland Employment Disputes [email protected] for [email protected] [email protected]. and an outstanding reputation more information. www.footelaw.com Construction Defects in the community, is looking Share Downtown Law Office for people who want to do With part-time attorney. $325/ quality legal work in a collegial mo (Great Deal!) 10th floor atmosphere. Oregon license is a BOA Financial Center, River requirement, Washington license view, WiFi. Leave message: is a plus. Please send cover letter, 503.222.3200. resume and writing sample to: Robert W. Palmer, 1300 SW Oregon City Office 5th Ave. Ste. 3400, Portland, OR John Henry Hingson III has one 97201-5640. All applications will office available in his building be confidential. at 409 Center St., Oregon City. Close to elevator; off-street Discipline Legal Secretary parking; law library; conference The Oregon State Bar is looking room; share copier, fax, etc. with for someone to join our team three other lawyers. and provide administrative and Contact John Henry Hingson legal secretarial support for the III, phone 503.656.0355, email Disciplinary Counsel’s office and [email protected]. related regulatory programs. For position details, visit Available Office Space http://www.osbar.org/osbcenter/ New Attorney? openings.html. Branching off on your own? Need an office? Fully furnished, Paralegal turn-key office space available The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. at five Portland locations (located in Lake Oswego off of the including two downtown and I-5 and 217/Kruseway exchange) three in SW/Lake Oswego area. is seeking a paralegal to work with Ideal for individuals or groups. three attorneys in its corporate 3-24 month term options office. Reporting to the Senior available. Call Danielle today at Staff Attorney, you will assist 503.750.3140 to schedule a tour! with documentation of complex business transactions, corporate record-keeping, litigation management, compliance training and various other projects. We are

14 www.mbabar.org October 2011

ERISA LITIGATION&CONSULTATION Now taking cases involving claims against insurers who are regulated by the Federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act.

• Steven F. Cade • Attorney at Law • MuLTNoMAH LAWYER• 621 S.W. Morrison, Suite 700 Portland, Oregon 97205 • OCTOBER 2007 • www.cadelaw.com • 503.972.9410 • What I Did on My Summer Vacation By Michael Dwyer, MBA President-Elect.

A week at Harvard University Cloke’s mediation class was one of heart and mind. Cloke stressed that in mid-July hardly cracks several offerings. Fox, a lecturer we customarily opt for resolving the usual list of top summer at Harvard Law School, led a class conflict at a superficial level: the vacation ideas. But the chance called Beyond Yes One, referring level of mere settlement. Mediators to participate in a cutting-edge to the negotiation bestseller co- afraid of radical open-heartedness, program integrating Western authored by Fox’s mentor, Roger or unskilled at handling the conflict resolution with ancient Fisher of Harvard, but cross- deepest levels of conflict, miss the Eastern wisdom and meditationD’Amore fertilizing Law negotiationGroup techniquesCongratulates opportunity to help people achieve traditions was educational, with insights, skills and spirit- deeper levels, including forgiveness, inspiring and transforming. 2011-12 energyOTLA to enable President negotiators toMichael transformation Wise and transcendence. operate at their highest levels of �� Judges, mediators, and lawyers body and mind. Before class each morning, we �� gathered from all over the world for participated in either a movement two, week-long sessions. My own In the second week, a prominent or yoga class followed by 30 �� Advanced Mediation class with trio offered emerging roles for minutes of guided meditation. �� world-renowned mediator Ken lawyers. David Hall’s new book e demonstrated benefits of Cloke drew attendees from every captures the spirit of this class. It is incorporating meditation into �� corner of the globe and the US. entitled e Spiritual Revitalization a professional practice include of the Legal Profession: A Search for increased empathy and insight, Sponsored“Michael by the Harvard Wise will workSacred Rivers hard. reduced reactivity, and greater Negotiation Insight Initiative attention and attunement. Harvard, TEMPORARY & PERMANENT PLACEMENT (HNII),to a relatively advance new offspring important A dominant issues theme running Yale and other top law schools have of the Project on Negotiation at through the program is that to offered courses in meditation, and LEGAL NORTHWEST the lawrelating school, the program to consumers is resolve conflict and with others at a several top-tier law firms have held the brainchild of its executive deep and enduring level, we must trainings for lawyers. director,citizens Erica Ariel Fox.seeking justicefirst work inon ourselves.the We can STAFFING SPECIALISTS e program’syear missionto come.” is “to establish peaceful resolution of HNII also holds autumn broaden and deepen the way we conflict with others only if we – workshops. e MBA is discussing understand, teach,Attorney and practiceTom D’Amore mediators, negotiators and judges a joint HNII-MBA conference to 2010-11 OTLA President negotiation and dispute resolution – bring an authentic, peaceful be held in Portland next year. by integrating insights from the presence into the mediation or world’s ethical, philosophical, and settlement arena. To do that, we Michael Dwyer is a mediator and �� 700 SW Taylor Floor 2 spiritual traditions.” must be fully engaged in body, lawyer with Dwyer & Miller, and Portland, Oregon 97205 D’Amore LAw Group is the President-Elect of the MBA. ��Tel 503-242-2514 ��Fax 503-274-7895 www.damorelaw.com ��www.legalnw.com [email protected]

Congr��atulations and Welcome! OVER 300 LAW FIRMS RELY ON US STAFFING PARTNER TO THE

��

�� Member Bene t From E X C L U S I V E ��

Robin J. Wright, Shareholder Robert F. Demary,Canon Shareholder Business SolutionsT rust is pleased to your transactions We are pleased to�� announce�� that�� Robin Wright has been named a announceShareholder an exclusive relationshipto the only with the in the firm. Robin will continue to handle dissolution and custody cases,Multnomah appeals Bar merchant account and juvenile matters. Association to providerecommended by over 60We can help your firm address these issues and We also welcome back Robert Demary as a Shareholder. This is a homecoming of �� member-only bar associations!MBA members will receive exclusive benefits: sorts for Bob as he returns to Gevurtz Menashe after spending the past 17 years as discounts on Canon's No-charge audit of all your network a sole practitioner in Lake Oswego. Bob will continue his family law practice handling printing costs to help determine overhead and divorce, custody and support cases. digital imaging and document potential revenue for cost-recovery. This rapid- assessment is regularly a $450.00 charge. management Offic��es in Oregon and S.W.�� Washington�� Canon Business Solutions will extend a 503.227.1515 360.823.0410 solutions. free analysis of the members existing document TM GevurtzMenashe.com�� management technology investmenta niscape.com/mbabar or document Credit Cardmanagement Processing needs For Attorneysand help identify A niscape Merchant Solutions is a registered ISO/MSP of Harris, N.A., Chicago, IL 866.376.0950 �� opportunities to improve efficiencies and 15 maximize this investment. �� Member discounts on digital imaging �� hardware and software solutions. ��

Michael D. Kiel, Legal Specialist Phone: (503) 277-1128 9403 SW Nimbus Avenue Cell: (503) 201-5049 Beaverton, OR 97008 email: [email protected]

��

6 7

NWIC_Lawyer ad_REV1.indd 1 9/7/07 9:26:02 AM Multnomah Lawyer

Multnomah Bar Foundation

videotaping with all the larger interviews Lights! Camera! Action! scenes under our belts. The and picking Civic Education Video Project Update County Courthouse has been up some of our location for a few weekends the smaller by John Lugton and clearing security was scenes which Producer, MetroEast Community Media “entertaining” to say the least we’ll be and as yet we haven’t blown a shooting at August and the early part of locations as the Multnomah circuit – whew. the studios September have been full steam County Courthouse, Portland We completed a game here at ahead, with filming at such park blocks and Salem, to show sequence for the fictional MetroEast. name but a few. A “Courts! Courts! Courts!” From Tyler Volm with game show contestants big thank you to Our thanks to Tyler Volm for our side of playing a great host. We’ve been things we’ve everyone from the We’re excited to showcase a rough cutting the footage as we really loved having such a big legal community few select scenes at the October 6 go along and the pictures and production to work on. Feedback who has helped, MBF Social at Markowitz sound are looking great. We’re from everyone we talk to advised and more Herbold Glade & Mehlhaf and really pleased with the way about the project is one of real importantly, kept hope to see you there. us on the straight things have turned out. Our next excitement and kudos to the MBF and narrow. We phase of production involves for working on such a vital project are well over 50% several Specialist and Program for the community at large. through the major Video series host and co-host outside the courthouse

16 www.mbabar.org mba CLE Making good lawyers great

Seminars are worth 2 OSB credits unless otherwise noted; 2 Washington MCLE credits can be obtained independently. Registrants who miss the seminar may request the written materials. Substitutions are welcome. Registration fees are non-refundable. Please see the descriptions of MBA CLE seminars and events on both sides of this insert. Photocopy, complete and mail or fax the registration form (see the opposite side) with payment to the MBA to reserve your space. Or register online and receive a $5 discount. Self-study materials from past CLE classes may be downloaded from the MBA website at www.mbabar.org.

October 25, 2011 Financial Statement Review and Accounting Issues Tuesday Lawyers are often asked to review the financial statements of a business as part of due diligence for a transaction or for general 3:00-5:00 p.m. representation of business clients. What do lawyers need to know about reviewing financial statements and other key accounting issues? What are the components of financial statements and what purposes do they serve? What is the purpose of the auditor’s World Trade Center - Skybridge Room notes to the financial statements? What are the hot issues in accounting for businesses? Peter Kwong from Perkins and Company 26 SW Salmon, Portland and Sang Ahn from McDonald Jacobs will help us understand these issues in this two-hour presentation. Members $55/Non-members $85 For more information: Call Jay Hull, Davis Wright Tremaine at 503.778. 5346. For registration questions, please call the MBA at 503.222.3275.

October 27, 2011 Enforcing Oregon’s Trust Deed Act: Nonjudicial Foreclosure Thursday 3:00-5:00 p.m. From the Lender’s Perspective This seminar is designed to assist both bench and bar in assessing the validity of the new-found claim being brought by borrowers: World Trade Center - Skybridge Room that a lender cannot foreclose nonjudicially on a borrower’s property if all note transfers are not previously recorded in the county 26 SW Salmon, Portland land records. Members $55/Non-members $85 The presenters, Pilar French of Lane Powell and Cody Hoesly of Larkins Vacura, will address why that claim lacks merit under the Oregon Trust Deed Act and longstanding legal principles which predate the current foreclosure “crisis.” The seminar will also discuss the role of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as a nominee beneficiary in deeds of trust and why Oregon law permits note owners to designate agents to serve in that capacity. Finally, the presenters will touch on related topics, such as the prevalent “show me the note” theory and common documents borrowers will record in an attempt to evade foreclosure. If you are involved in mortgage litigation, then this seminar will help you, regardless of your experience level.

For more information: Call the MBA at 503.222.3275.

November 1, 2011 Clark County Presiding Court Update Tuesday This year, the MBA has combined the Clark County Presiding Court Update presented by Judge Richard Melnick with a Trial 3:00-5:00 p.m. Practices seminar presented by local practitioner Don Jacobs, Attorney at Law. This class is designed for anyone who practices in World Trade Center - Mezzanine Room Clark County, whether on a regular basis or only on rare occasions. Judge Melnick will provide valuable information regarding new practices or changes to existing practices within the Clark County Court system. Mr. Jacobs will focus on the aspects of a civil trial 26 SW Salmon, Portland in Clark County and how it may differ from civil trial practices in the Portland Tri-County area. If you currently practice in Clark Members $55/Non-members $85 County, or have been considering practicing in Clark County, this CLE is a must for you. This class is geared toward practitioners with all levels of experience.

For more information: Call J.R. Weiss, Attorney at Law at 503.345.2972. For registration questions, please call the MBA at 503.222.3275.

November 9, 2011 Mergers & Acquisitions: Latest and Greatest Hits Wednesday Has the economic worm finally made its turn and re-opened the exciting world of business transfers? Join a panel of experts: Jeff 3:00-5:00 p.m. Cronn, head of Tonkon Torp’s business department; Jon Summers, partner at White Summers Caffe & James; and Sam Orme, investment banker with D.A. Davidson & Co to learn about the trends and environment in M&A today. We will explore how to World Trade Center - Mezzanine Room prepare your clients for these big events, current transaction structures, the latest trends in definitive documents and much more! 26 SW Salmon, Portland For more information: Call Todd Cleek, Attorney at Law at 503.706.3730. With registration questions, call the MBA at Members $55/Non-members $85 503.222.3275.

November 10, 2011 E-Discovery: The 200-Level Course Thursday In this two-hour seminar, Elleanor Chin of Davis Wright Tremaine will discuss the discovery of structured data: electronic 3:00-5:00 p.m. discovery beyond email. The presentation will use case examples and review current industry guidelines on requesting and producing electronically stored information from databases. World Trade Center - Skybridge Room 26 SW Salmon, Portland Blerina Kotori of Tonkon Torp will discuss e-discovery issues, starting with litigation hold to case closure. The presentation will focus on practical and legal considerations in approaching an electronic discovery case. The presenters will evaluate how to create Members $55/Non-members $85 an e-discovery action plan and customize it to each case, including communicating with the client, opposing counsel, and the court; understanding and capturing electronically stored information; and dealing with discovery disputes, including spoliation.

For more information: Call the MBA at 503.222.3275.

November 30, 2011 Child Abuse Reporting Wednesday The MBA presents its annual seminar on child abuse reporting requirements. This program is intended to help lawyers meet 12:00-1:00 p.m. their legal responsibilities as mandatory reporters, while maintaining their ethical obligations to clients. Questions to be addressed include the following: World Trade Center Plaza Conference Room • What are the reporting requirements? • How do I recognize reportable child abuse? 26 SW Salmon, Portland • What is it that I’m really supposed to do? Members $35/Non-members $40 • What happens if I make a report of abuse? • What happens if I don’t report when I should have? Amber Hollister, Deputy General Counsel of the OSB will present a lively and practical discussion of the issues.

For more information: Call the MBA at 503.222.3275. mba CLE

December 7, 2011 2011 Ethics Update Wednesday 3:00-5:00 p.m. Keeping Your Foot Out of Your Mouth and Yourself Out of Trouble in the Electronic Age World Trade Center - Mezzanine Room 26 SW Salmon, Portland Assistant OSB disciplinary counsels Mary Cooper and Stacy Hankin will discuss two new ethics opinions regarding metadata and what can be disclosed publicly when seeking to withdraw from a case. The opinions will be used as a springboard for wide- Members $55/Non-members $85 ranging discussions that will address how the computer, smart phones, iPads and social media such as Facebook and Twitter have affected ethical decision-making, trends in ethical violations over the past couple of years and how lawyers can stay out of trouble in the digital age.

For more information: Call Hollis McMilan, Attorney at Law at 503.972.5092. With registration questions, please call the MBA at 503.222.3275.

December 13, 2011 Ethics: Attorney’s Duties to Third Parties Tuesday We, as attorneys, have a duty of loyalty and confidentiality to our clients. But what duties do we have to third parties? When 3:00-5:00 p.m. (if ever) during the course of interviewing a witness, must an attorney advise the witness of potential civil or criminal liability? Before finalizing a settlement, must an attorney produce the smoking gun document that has been requested but for which the World Trade Center - Mezzanine Room deadline for producing has been extended pending settlement? When must we advise opposing counsel of an inadvertently 26 SW Salmon, Portland produced privileged document? These and other thorny issues will be addressed by preeminent ethics advisors Helen Members $55/Non-members $85 Hierschbiel, General Counsel for the Oregon State Bar, and Mark Fucile, partner at Fucile & Reising. In advance of the two- hour CLE, please feel free to submit additional questions you would like the speakers to address on the topic of ethical duties to third parties.

For more information: Call Chris Kayser, Larkins Vacura at 503.222.4424. With registration questions, call the MBA at 503.222.3275.

CLE Registration Form

Receive a $5 discount when registering online at www.mbabar.org. Seminar Selection: Please select the seminar(s) you wish to attend. Written materials for each class are included with registration. Pre-registration with payment is required to reserve a space; at-the-door registrations are accepted if space is available; an additional $5 charge will apply.

NAME ACCOUNT NUMBER 10/25 Financial Statement Review and Accounting Issues Class Registration Online ($50 Members/$80 Non) o Class Registration ($55 Members/$85 Non) ...... $______FIRM EXPIRATION DATE V-CODE (3-digit code on back) o CD-ROM & Written Materials ($55 Members/$85 Non) . .$______10/27 Enforcing Oregon’s Trust Deed Act ADDRESS SIGNATURE Class Registration Online ($50 Members/$80 Non) o Class Registration ($55 Members/$85 Non) ...... $______o CD-ROM & Written Materials ($55 Members/$85 Non) . .$______CITY STATE ZIP BILLING ADDRESS FOR CARD (if different) 11/1 Clark County Presiding Court Update Class Registration Online ($50 Members/$80 Non) o PHONE Class Registration ($55 Members/$85 Non) ...... $______o CD-ROM & Written Materials ($55 Members/$85 Non) . .$______11/9 Mergers & Acquisitions: Latest and Greatest Hits OSB# Class Registration Online ($50 Members/$80 Non) o Class Registration ($55 Members/$85 Non) ...... $______Member Status: Payment Options: o CD-ROM & Written Materials ($55 Members/$85 Non) . .$______o o o o 11/10 E-Discovery: The 200-Level Course MBA Member Check VISA MasterCard Class Registration Online ($50 Members/$80 Non) o o Non–Member Class Registration ($55 Members/$85 Non) ...... $______o CD-ROM & Written Materials ($55 Members/$85 Non) . .$______Registration forms with payment must be received in the MBA office by 3:00 p.m. the day before the seminar, 11/30 Child Abuse Reporting Class Registration Online ($30 Members/$35 Non) or the “at the door” registration fee will apply (see fees for each class and fill in the blank on registration form). o Class Registration ($35 Members/$40 Non) ...... $______Registration forms may be mailed or faxed to the address or number below. Accommodations available for o CD-ROM & Written Materials ($55 Members/$85 Non) . .$______persons with disabilities; please call in advance for arrangements. 12/7 2011 Ethics Update Class Registration Online ($50 Members/$80 Non) Photocopy registration and mail or fax with payment to: o Class Registration ($55 Members/$85 Non) ...... $______o CD-ROM & Written Materials ($55 Members/$85 Non) . .$______Multnomah Bar Association 12/13 Ethics: Attorney’s Duties to Third Parties Unit 33, P.O. Box 4900 n Portland, OR 97208-4900 Class Registration Online ($50 Members/$80 Non) o Class Registration ($55 Members/$85 Non) ...... $______n Fax to: 503 222. .3275 503 .243 .1881 o CD-ROM & Written Materials ($55 Members/$85 Non) . .$______o Prefer Tapes & Written Materials (instead of CD) Register online and order or download MBA self-study materials at www.mbabar.org. Reduced fees for unemployed members are available and are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Total due ...... $______For details, call the MBA at 503.222.3275. October 2011 Kate Jones Pro Bono Spotlight by Abra Cooper Young Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Lawyers Since beginning her work at that interest me and that affect Legal Aid Services of Oregon my clients.” (LASO) in January, Kate Jones As a law student, Jones, Section has logged close to 500 pro who also holds an MBA with bono hours working with clients a concentration in finance, on tax and bankruptcy issues. knew that she would focus her mb a Kate Jones Jones, who graduated from practice on tax, and pursued the U of O School of Law in and obtained a certificate in May 2010, devotes, on average, taxation. Volunteering at LASO her clients. “I spend quite a bit of The YOUthFILM Project approximately 25 hours a week has allowed her to use the time working with the IRS and to her LASO clients. She spends skills she learned in law school DOR and representing my clients’ The YOUthFILM Project (YFP) judge the entries for creativity, an additional 10 hours a week and given her the opportunity interests to those agencies.” is an annual student filmmaking educational value, and technical handling primarily probate to be continually developing Jones is currently preparing contest, presented by the YLS as ability. A screening event is held matters as a contract attorney new ones while looking for a for and looking forward to her part of Community Law Week. during Community Law Week in full-time position. “At LASO, first case in front of the US Tax The YFP gives K-12 students an May. Honorary guests, including “...Jones tries to devote I’m constantly exposed to new Court, in which she will present opportunity to express themselves Oregon Supreme Court Chief enough hours to her pro clients and legal issues in both an Innocent Spouse Petition on creatively and learn more about Justice Paul J. De Muniz, bono clients at LASO so my tax and bankruptcy cases. I’m behalf of a “truly worthy client the legal system and civics issues award prizes. that she is doing legal also able to ask the supervising who would not have the ability through the modern media The YFP is adding a mentor work full time.” attorneys if I can jump on new to make her voice heard in the of film. Each group of student program. A volunteer lawyer projects in other areas of law system without the assistance of filmmakers selects a topic related will be matched with a group of with the Law Offices of Chris that interest me,” said Jones. The LASO.” In the meantime, Jones student filmmakers. The mentor Roy in Portland. Each week, clients Jones counsels are “very will continue to develop her will answer questions about Jones tries to devote enough poor, and sometimes homeless,” skills as a tax attorney at LASO. the law and this year’s theme, hours to her pro bono clients and in debt with no way to pay “Volunteering at LASO has been a interact with the filmmakers as at LASO so that she is doing their creditors. In the majority wonderful experience, benefiting they develop ideas and assist legal work full time. “I like to of her cases, it is the IRS or the both my growth and development with planning and organization. keep busy and stay apprised of Oregon Department of Revenue as an attorney and the clients who to the ABA’s Law Day theme, If you would like to get developments in the areas of law (DOR) seeking to collect from seek LASO’s services.” writes a script, engages a cast, and involved with the YFP, either directs the film. as a committee member or as This year’s theme is “No a mentor, please contact YFP Courts, No Justice, No Freedom.” Committee chair Darin Dooley Running with the Law YFP Committee members at [email protected]. by Eva Marcotrigiano concerned about my unbrushed Rudnick, was trying to relax and not being Bowerman & David teeth and the bags under my eyes recoup after finishing his final chased? in the presence of colleagues leg. Stump, in true lawyer form, Well, there – until I learned of their HTC had participated in a hearing in are the nicknames (Rumble Kitty, town on Friday morning. The obvious Badger, Swamp Monster a.k.a. judge and opposing counsel were benefits to Gigglefits, Rubber Duck, Suicide so worried that he would miss running, Jockey, Flat Iron and Pinky his first leg that they moved the including Brewster). Meanwhile, business hearing up and encouraged him physical litigator Stacy Owen was to show up in his running shoes! and mental enjoying her HTC experience Hood to Coast is not the only well-being. with coworkers from Markowitz running event where you will After Herbold Glade & Mehlhaf. The find Portland lawyers. You may sitting at a Markowitz team, Running from see a familiar face at the Helvetia computer Members of the Running from the Law and Dave the Law and Dave Markowitz, Half Marathon & Widmer 10K, all day, Markowitz Hood to Coast team was able to bond with one the Oregon Humane Society’s your body another doing something they Doggie Dash, or of course the needs to move, and after hours of are looking to quickly improve all enjoy, something outside Race for Justice 5K, which raised analyzing, sometimes a run is the your health. So, throw on your of the usual “team building” $142,000 this year on behalf of perfect thing to help clear your shoes and get out the door. That It was a warm Saturday in August parameters. Somewhere nearby, the St. Andrew Legal Clinic. head. Furthermore, as attorneys 30 minutes of clarity out in Forest at about 7:30 a.m., somewhere Josh Stump, a business litigation What is with all of these we gravitate toward efficiency, as Park may end up saving you three on a grassy field in the Oregon attorney at Harrang Long Gary lawyers running when they are our time constraints are many. hours of tomorrow’s time. Or, coast range. I was walking, Running is one of the best “bangs maybe we’ll see you at Hood to half asleep, over to the road for your buck” out there if you Coast next year! where my incoming teammate, construction defect attorney Damon Henrie, would soon be handing me the ’80s style slap- wrap bracelet for my next leg in Hood to Coast (HTC). Much mba yls EVENT to my surprise, I found myself

“...I was walking, half Drop-In Social asleep, over to the road On Deck Sports Bar & Grill where my teammate... 910 NW 14th Ave. (in the Pearl District) would soon be handing me the ‘80s style slap-wrap October 20, 5:30-7 pm bracelet....” Sponsored by the YLS Membership Committee amidst five or six familiar Smith Freed & Eberhard attorneys. Running from the Law and Dave Markowitz Hood to Coast team Come mingle with friends and colleagues on Not one to get anxious about one of the largest outdoor decks in Portland. my appearance, I found myself

17 Multnomah Lawyer YLS Pro Bono Pedal The MBA Mentoring Program On September 17 the YLS Pro Bono Committee held the first-ever Pro Bono Pedal fundraiser. The event raised more than $6,000 to A View from the Mentee benefit the Volunteer Lawyers Project. Thank you to the many sponsors and volunteers that helped make We sat down with Jason Hirshon be as much or as little as you want. the event a success! of Slinde Nelson to talk about My mentor and I met up about five his experience as a mentee in the or six times for lunch, attended a MBA Mentorship Program. CLE together as well as a luncheon/ mixer at Lewis & Clark. How did you become involved in the MBA mentorship program? What types of things did you I received an email or letter from and your mentor discuss? the MBA YLS advertising the We discussed all aspects of the program. Being a new lawyer practice of law here in Oregon. in a new state, I thought that it He talked about his experiences would be a great opportunity navigating his own career for me to get to know the legal and how he had managed to community better. build a successful practice. We also discussed specific issues Jason Hirshon How did you first meet with affecting my own career such as your mentor? professionalism and ethics. experienced attorney in the My mentor contacted me. We both community. I still see my mentor worked in the same building, so Any advice for young lawyers on a regular basis and was even Sam Friedenberg Matthew Erdman and Caitlin Sause we met up in the lobby one day considering signing up? on the opposite side of a case. and went to lunch together. I would recommend all young lawyers sign up for this program, If you are interested in signing up How much of a time even if you feel you do not need to become a mentee or a mentor commitment did the mentor mentoring or you already have or have any questions about the program require? a mentor. It never hurts to have program, please contact Kathy I think the time commitment can one-on-one time with a more Modie at the MBA. Mitchell • Jessica Molligan • Mark Morford • Justin Morton • Pro Bono Volunteers Lisa Naglins • Karen Nashiwa • Violet Nazari • Carl Neil • Orion Nessly •Raife Neuman • Julie Thanks to the following lawyers Edwardsen • Dan Eller • Nimnicht • Ryan Nisle • Dover and law students who donated Benjamin Evans • Sandra Faber • Norris-York • Margaret Noto • their pro bono services in May, Michael Fearl • Lauren Freeman Nicole Nowlin • Michael June, July and August via the • Jon Fritzler • Zachary O’Brien • James O’Connor • Volunteer Lawyers Project, the Fruchtengarten • Gregory Susan O’Toole • Andrea Ogston Senior Law Project, Community Fullem • Michael Fuller • Anne • Gregory Oliveros • Margaret Development Law Center, law firm Furniss • Stephen Galloway • Olney • Chris O’Neill • Orrin clinics, the Oregon Law Center, Samantha Gamboa • Charles Onken • Eileen O’Reilly • Myah Trish Walsh, Sam Friedenberg, Caitlin Sause, Chelsea Glynn, Jay Klein the Nonprofit Project, St. Andrew Gazzola • David Gearing • Osher • Tyler Overall • Joel and Matthew Erdman Legal Clinic, Catholic Charities James Geringer • Bruce Luzader Overlund • Steve Pappert • Immigration Legal Services, Lewis • Stephen Gindling • Andrew Richard Parker • Paul Paschelke • & Clark’s Small Business Legal Ginis • Richard Goldsand • Shenoa Payne • Beverly Pearman Clinic, Children’s Representation Leslie Gordon • Diane Gould • • Amy Pedersen • Hon. Elizabeth Project and Attorneys for Youth. David Gray • Alexander Gregory Perris • Michael Petersen • David To learn more about pro bono • Amanda Guile • Gordon Hall Pilz • John Pinzelik • Bonnie opportunities in Multnomah • Polly Hampton • Stacy Hankin Popia • Alex Poust • Scott Pratt • County, go to www.mbabar.org • Alisa Hardy • Caroline Harris Kathy Proctor • Laura Rackner • and click on “About Us” and Crowne • Melissa Healy • Natalie Bonnie Richardson • David “Pro B on o.” Hedman • David Herman • Robinson • Joshua Ross • Bruce Sara Heskett • Jasmine Hites • Rothman • Gerard Rowe • Matthew Abts • Alexzander Theressa Hollis • Nathan Holtey Robin Runstein • Valerie Sasaki Adams • Robert Altman • George Hoselton • James • Rick Saturn • Robert Scherzer • Patricia Arjun • Jeffrey Howe • Rose Hubbard • David • Troy Schmidt • Jill Schneider • Armistead • Bethany Bacci • Hull • Conrad Hutterli • Amie Philip Schuster • Michael Scott • Sibylle Baer • William Ball • Jamieson • Michelle Johansson George Senft • David Shannon • Cynthia Barrett • John Beck • • Robert Johnson • Edward Elisabeth Shellan • Arden Natasha Bellis • Christopher Johnson • Levi Johnston • Shenker • Patrick Simpson • Bergstrom • Brittany Berkey • Kathryn Jones • Samuel Justice • Ian Simpson • Andrea Snyder Pro Bono cyclists Jennifer Betts • Noah Bishop • Joshua Kadish • Garry Kahn • • Matthew Sorensen • Marshall Tami Bishop • Thomas Bittner • Nathan Karman • Thomas Stagg • Michael Sterner • Sandra Andrew Bobzien • Dave Karnes • Lissa Kaufman • Stone • Trina Strom • Todd Bourgeau • Carson Bowler • Erin Keeler • Amanda Keller Struble • Kim Sugawa-Fujinaga • webcheck Sign the Pro Bono Pledge at Aviva Brown • Bradley Brown • • Ken Kissir • Daniel Kleid • Nanina Takla • Brenna Tanzosh www.mbabar.org/probono.htm. Kimberly Brown • Heidi Brown • Karen Knauerhase • Calvin • Kara Tatman • Michael Taylor Hon. Trish Brown • Jennifer Knickerbocker • Mark Kramer • • Sommer Templet • Hon. Bruce • Nathan Brunette • Jon Cara Lacy • Shonee Langford Katherine Tennyson • Christine Buckland • Chris Burnett • Sara • Matthew Larson • Carol Thelen • Patricia Thompson • Butcher • Caroline Cantrell • Lavine • Bradley Lechman-Su • Mary Tollefson • Ted Troutman • YLS Brett Carson • Thomas Carter • Andrew Lee • Scott Leibenguth • Lee Tyler • Kimberly Upham • Dylan Cernitz • Bernard Deborah Le Meitour • Elizabeth Maite Uranga • Evans Van Buren Update Chamberlain • Ann Chapman Lemoine • Justin Leonard • Scott • Robert Vanden Bos • Tyler Like us on • Nik Chourey • Thomas Levin • Rebecca Lindemann • Volm • George Wall • Jovita We want to hear what you think Facebook! Chow • Emily Cohen • Charles Julie Lohuis • John Lundeen • Wang • Beate Weiss-Krull • about the new location of the YLS Corrigan • Christopher Coyle Robert Lusk • Bruce Luzader • Amie Wexler • Todd Wilkinson news. If you have suggestions, Visit facebook.com/ • Sarah Crooks • Mark Cross • Kirk Maag • David Malcolm • • Susan Williams • Anthony we would like to hear them too. MultnomahBarAssociation Steven Cyr • Tiffany Davidson Shelly Matthys • Michael Wilson • Charles Wilson • Doris Please send all comments to • Karen Davis • Risa Davis • McCaslin • Michael McGrath • Winegar • Darin Wisehart • Jeff and our page Judy Edwards, MBA Executive Joseph DeBin • Robert Demary • Patricia McGuire • Collin Woller • Eric Woodard • Todd for timely news and Director at [email protected]. Christy Dickson • Nikki Dobay • McKean • Tim McNeil • Worthley • Theresa Wright • event information. The third YLS president was Bill Margo Dobbertin • Laura Kimberly Medford • Christopher Craig Wymetalek • Whitney Savage in 1982-83. Donaldson • Mary Dougherty Mertens • Martin Meyers • Lisa Yazzolino • Audrey Durbin • Tim Eblen Miller • Georgina Miltenberger • David Edstrom • Chris • William Miner • Johnston 18 www.mbabar.org