Published Quarterly by Women Lawyers Volume 21, No. 4 Fall 2010 Candidates for Governor Respond to OWLS Quest ionnaire By Heather L. Weigler fter the May 2010 primary, OWLS’ Judicial working with foundations that provide educa- President Work Group sent a questionnaire to the tional opportunities for students. He noted that Concetta Schwesinger major-party candidates for governor, social pressures and artificial barriers are present Vice President, A Democrat John Kitzhaber and Republican Chris in society and expressed a commitment to work President-Elect Heather L. Weigler Dudley. The candidates were asked questions together to overcome those barriers, including by making his administration and appointments Secretary regarding diversity and judicial appointments, Cashauna Hill and they were told that their answers would be representative of Oregonians and reflect the Treasurer published in the Fall issue of the AdvanceSheet. issues Oregonians face. To read the letter in its Megan Livermore Minor-party candidates were sent the same entirety, visit www.oregonwomenlawyers.org. Historian questionnaire after the filing deadline. Their Dr. Kitzhaber’s answers are reprinted here in Kathleen J. Hansa Rastetter responses will be made available on the OWLS their entirety. Board Members website. What experiences have you had with Oregon’s Sally Anderson-Hansell Mr. Dudley did not submit answers to the ques- Hon. Frances Burge minority communities that will allow you to Megan Burgess tions posed by OWLS. He did send a letter sum- represent their interests as governor? Bonnie Cafferky Carter marizing his life experiences that have provided Throughout my years in the legislature and as Dana Forman him the opportunities to work with people from Gina Hagedorn governor, I have maintained a good relationship Heather Hepburn different backgrounds and who hold a variety of with minority communities in Oregon, signing Kendra Matthews perspectives, including playing in the NBA and Continued on page 4 Linda Meng Elizabeth Tedesco Milesnick Hon. Julia Philbrook Cassandra SkinnerLopata OWLS Political Leadership Series: Media Training 101 Hon. Katherine Tennyson Shannon Terry By Sarah M. Villanueva Jane Yates Hon. Youlee You n July 13, the OWLS Lead- Past Presidents ership Committee spon- Gwyneth McAlpine Heather Van Meter Osored “Media Training Laura Caldera Taylor 101,” part of the OWLS Political Kellie Johnson Norma S. Freitas Leadership Series. This program Kate A. Wilkinson was designed to answer the ques- Jennifer K. De Wald tion “How do you get press when Sarah J. Crooks Elizabeth Schwartz you want it, and how do you deal Lori E. Deveny with press when you don’t?” Debra Pilcher Velure Hosted by Perkins Coie in Port- Marilyn E. Litzenberger Teresa M. Kraemer land and organized by OWLS Vice Patricia L. Heatherman President Heather Weigler, the Julie Levie Caron event featured panelists Anna Phylis Chadwell Myles Helle Rode Richter Taylor, press secretary for Diana Craine Governor ; Kath- Left to right: Kathryn Firestone, Anna Richter Taylor, Steve Novick Kathryn M. Ricciardelli ryn Firestone, executive director Agnes Sowle Katherine H. O’Neil of Emerge Oregon; and Steve Novick, former US the subject you’re interested in and introduce Executive Director Senate candidate and former communications yourself.” Linda Tomassi, 503.595.7831 director for Citizens for Oregon’s Future. [Steve Kathryn agreed. “Become a source of infor- [email protected] has since gone to work for the Oregon Health mation for them. Send out press releases, and AdvanceSheet Editor Authority.] even if no one comes, you will get to be known Elise Gautier, 503.292.2893 “It is all about relationship building,” ex- as a resource. You can’t just put something out [email protected] plained Anna. “Figure out which reporters cover Continued on page 11 www.oregonwomenlawyers.org

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 1 FALL 2010 President’s Message OWLS Members in Contested Races My 14-year- Bar Association report* concludes that members will become more comfortable n this fall’s election, four OWLS members are running old daughter women and minorities aren’t often promoting themselves. in contested races. We featured two on page 6 of the recently asked selected or mentored for leadership Learn to be a strong leader. Many ISpring 2010 AdvanceSheet: Ann Lininger, running for m e w h a t I roles, and when they are, the roles are leadership skills are not innate, but you Clackamas County commissioner, and Sandy Webb, running thought was defined in such a way that most women can learn to be a strong leader. Become for state representative for District 26, which includes parts the most im- and minorities aren’t interested in as- actively involved at a higher leadership of Clackamas and Washington Counties. Two other OWLS portant skill suming them, at least for the long term. level with a club, political cause, or non- members are also running in contested races. a woman can In sum, women and minorities still can’t profit board of directors. Carefully assess Melanie Mansell is running for a seat on the Polk County have. I told consistently make or directly influence which opportunities will help you further Circuit Court. A deputy district attorney in Polk County since her moxie. By key decisions in our society. your goals. Evaluate the moxie of other Suji Patel (left) and Helle Rode at the 2009, Melanie was in private practice for 20 years, special- moxie, I mean Frankly, we could all use a little more women and minorities whom you admire, Clackamas Women Lawyers picnic izing in family law, adoptions, and appellate advocacy, and on August 15 in Lake Oswego Concetta Schwesinger the core un- moxie. and duplicate their efforts. she has also served as a court-appointed criminal defense Melanie Mansell derstanding How do women and minorities become Consider your career options. Think attorney. As a judge, she wants “to be open to trying new of what we each want and the energy, key decision makers? Maybe it’s time for about a judgeship or a political position. Roberts, Deiz Award approaches to break the cycle of foster care and juvenile delinquency.” courage, and know-how to best achieve each of us to seriously consider what we Consider opening your own firm. If you Melanie graduated from Penn State University with a bachelor’s degree in business those goals. are looking for in the long run. Once work in a firm, seriously assess whether Nominations Due administration and from Willamette University College of Law. She lives on a farm Presenters at the recent meeting of likely obstacles are defined, we can de- the firm truly fits your long-term career Nov. 17 in Sheridan with her husband and raises hay and horses. the National Conference of Women’s termine how to overcome them. goals. Joyce Segers is a Democrat running for Congress in Oregon’s 2nd Congressional Bar Associations (NCWBA) noted that Here are a few suggestions for building There are other ways to build your WLS invites nominations for the 18th District against the incumbent, Republican Greg Walden. Joyce moved to Oregon while women and minorities have made more moxie: moxie, of course. The good news is that Oannual Justice Betty Roberts and last year after running a small business for 19 years “helping thousands of people advances in the legal profession, there’s Develop a personal strategy. As execu- we are not alone in our trek to develop Judge Mercedes Deiz Awards. The awards navigate the maze of medical insurance.” She is creating a new life here and wants still a lack of both in key leadership po- tive coach and OWLS member Amy Green more moxie. You are a valued OWLS recognize and celebrate the accomplish- to help Oregonians. Joyce says she is not a career politician and believes that all sitions within our firms, companies, and advises, each of us needs to clearly define member. How can OWLS help you become ments of individuals in promoting women Oregonians want the same basic things regardless of party affiliation, things such governmental offices. Although we’ve what career outcome we want and what a stronger attorney and person? and minorities in the legal profession and as “jobs that pay a living wage,” good schools, accessible health care, healthy food, made progress in diversifying the lower the obstacles to that goal will likely be. community in Oregon. The recipients and “a brighter future for our children.” Born in City, Joyce has a bach- ranks of these offices, diversity “remains Know your strengths and share them will be honored at the annual awards elor’s degree in sociology from the City College of New York, and a master’s in work thin” in the higher ranks of law firm with others. All of us have unique abili- dinner on Friday, March 11, 2011, at the communications from the University of Central Florida. For more information on the candidates, visit their websites: Ann Lininger, www. managing and equity partners, general ties, but how will anyone else get to know Concetta Schwesinger Governor Hotel in Portland. annlininger.com; Melanie Mansell, www.mansellforjudge.com; Joyce Segers, http:// counsels, state and federal appellate our strengths if we don’t speak up? The President, Oregon Women Lawyers The Justice Betty Roberts Award rec- judges, and tenured law professors. OWLS board recently instituted a “one ognizes an individual who has made an joycesegers.com; and Sandy Webb, www.electsandywebb.com. Consistent with the conclusions drawn important thing I’ve done” discussion *Diversity in the Legal Profession: The Next outstanding contribution to promoting at the NCWBA meeting, an American at every board meeting so our board Steps. The report is discussed on page 7. women in the legal profession and in the community. The recipient is a person who has influenced women to pursue Court Reporting OWLS Board of Directors Seeks Candidates Please Renew Your legal careers, opened doors for women Trial Presentation his spring, the 21-member Oregon OWLS Membership attorneys, or advanced opportunities for TWomen Lawyers Board of Direc- e value your membership! If women within the profession. Videoconferencing tors will have openings. If you would Wyou have not yet renewed and The Judge Mercedes Deiz Award rec- like to play a leadership role in OWLS’ need a paper copy of your renewal ognizes an individual who has made an Legal Videography work transforming the practice of law, form, contact us at 503.595.7826 outstanding contribution to promoting and have been active on one or more or shawn@oregonwomenlawyers. minorities in the legal profession and in Language Interpreters committees, consider serving on the org. You can also renew online at the community. The recipient is a person board of directors. Board members pro- Outgoing www.oregonwomenlawyers.org/ who has influenced minorities to pursue Copying and Scanning board vide financial oversight and strategic membership. Please return your legal careers, opened doors for minority member direction, helping to shape the future renewal no later than November 12 attorneys, or advanced opportunities for Jane Yates minorities within the profession. Selected “Best Court Reportrtinging Firm” of OWLS programs and policies. The and her to be included in the 2011 online di- Nominations must be received by OWLS board is an active board, and son rectory and to ensure uninterrupted For nearly three decades, law firms listserve access. 5 p.m. Wednesday, November 17, 2010. members must actively participate on Connor have been relying on Naegeli Reporting at least one working committee. at the OWLS treasures our members. We Nominations must include the following: As a statewide organization, OWLS 2010 depend on your support to continue (1) the appropriate nomination form, to provide the tools of control and influence. board seeks board members from both within our work to transform the practice of available on the OWLS website, www. retreat and outside the Portland metro area. law and ensure justice and equality oregonwomenlawyers.org, (2) at least Deposition scheduling available 24-hours a day. Board elections occur in April, with new members taking office in May 2011 for a three- by advancing women and minorities three letters of recommendation, and year term. Meetings are held eight times a year, usually on Saturday mornings. in the legal profession. On behalf of (3) detailed information about the nomi- If you want to help guide OWLS through the coming years—and form valuable the board and staff of Oregon Women nee explaining how that person fulfills connections with other attorneys around the state in the process—please contact Lawyers, thank you in advance for the award’s criteria. Serving all of Oregon, Washington, Idaho and the Nation OWLS Vice President Heather Weigler at [email protected]. your renewal! Please send nominations to Angela Franco Lucero, at Kranovich & Lucero Portland Bend Medford National LLC, 5 Centerpointe Dr., Suite 400, Lake (503) 227-1544 (541) 385-8300 (541) 776-7500 (800) 528-3335 Our mission is to transform the practice of law and ensure justice Oswego, OR 97035; fax: 971.204.0261; [email protected] Naegelireporting.com and equality by advancing women and minorities in the legal profession. email: [email protected].

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 2 FALL 2010 OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 3 FALL 2010 Kitzhaber Answers OWLS’ Questions continued from page 1 Building a Leadership Committee LEG-Up: Networking Tips executive orders that required the state The lawyer who serves as the governor’s ernor, I created the Governor’s Council By Katie Meyer to account for progress on affirmative general counsel plays an important role on Domestic Violence and developed a Mediation Practice action programs and creating the Envi- in the Office of the Governor. What cri- framework for a statewide response to By Lisa Amato etworking can be a frustrating experience for every personality ronmental Justice Advisory Board, and teria will you use to select your general domestic violence. Much work has been he next time you are in a position to type, but it is a necessary skill for initiating annual summits regarding the counsel? How do you envision using your done since then, but more work remains hire a mediator, I challenge you to N T making connections and advancing in the over-representation of minorities in the general counsel, including in the judicial and I remain committed to rapid interven- consider retaining a woman lawyer from profession. OWLS’ July 15 LEG-Up featured juvenile justice system. I am also proud appointment process? tion and prevention. Even with significant the OWLS Mediator List, available on the Judge Jean Maurer, the presiding judge of that during my administration Oregon The general counsel role is very im- budget deficits, I believe that we can services page of the OWLS website. the Multnomah County Circuit Court, and state government was ranked among the portant and will be very important in continue to make a difference across A year ago, Susan Hammer graciously Yumi O’Neil, an education and develop- top 10 states in representative workforce a time where we need to innovate ad- various agencies and providers. offered to mentor women lawyers who ment analyst at the court. They provided of “policy leader appointees.” Oregon’s ministrative and executive functions and Oregon’s judiciary does not currently wanted to explore what it takes to build these tips for honing networking skills: Yumi O’Neil (left) and Judge Jean Maurer diversity has changed dramatically even services. My general counsel will need to reflect its population. This harms the a mediation practice. Over 20 OWLS 1. The key to networking is to be your- since I left office and will continue to do be a fantastic lawyer who is very familiar legitimacy of the judiciary and harms members took her up on the offer, and self. Both extroverts and introverts have strengths and weaknesses. It is important so, and the government must recognize with government functions and Oregon’s the communities served by Oregon’s together we formed the OWLS Mediation to know what your natural style is and take advantage of your strengths. this and adapt in order to deliver the judicial structure. Because the general courts. How will you commit yourself Mentoring Circle. 2. Make manageable goals. When attending an event, for example, try to recon- right services in the right way. counsel plays a key role in identifying and to ensure that judicial appointments you Some of us have been mediating for nect with three people you already know and meet two new people. What do you consider to be the most vetting candidates for the bench, he or make reflect the makeup of Oregon’s several years, and some were just begin- 3. Follow up. Nothing takes the place of sending personalized thank-you notes. important challenges for Oregon’s mi- she must also have a broad knowledge population? ning to consider the practice. Together we 4. Use the contacts you have. Most jobs and connections come not from our primary nority communities? How do you plan of the legal community in Oregon. Judicial appointments are based on explored the opportunities, challenges, contacts, but from our secondary contacts. to advance the interests of those com- What do you believe is the most im- a range of criteria, but I agree that our and nuances a mediator encounters. We 5. Join a committee. Committees and groups offer great ways to meet people and munities while you are governor? portant challenge for Oregon’s LGBTQ judges should generally reflect the make- talked about how, as women, to build a gain project-management skills. The single biggest issue for all of us— community? How do you plan to ad- up of the population and that achieving mediation practice and how to best mar- In addition, Judge Maurer warned extroverts not to be overly talkative or domi- and minority communities are typically dress it? that makeup would have many beneficial ket ourselves. We read books and articles, nate the conversation. Many extroverts love to talk about themselves, but the goal impacted in a much bigger way—is put- I think that the most important chal- outcomes. I will endeavor to achieve such discussed the biases and assumptions we of networking is to get to know other people. For introverts, Yumi O’Neil suggested ting people back to work. There is no lenge for the LGBTQ community is achiev- a diverse bench over my term. bring to mediation, and built a network using the buddy system and getting in line. Bringing a friend to an event can help silver bullet for this, but I have laid out a ing true equality and non-discrimination of women mediators. Oregon is facing a significant budget you break the ice, and the food/drink/bathroom lines are all great places to start short and long term strategy during the in the workplace, in marriage and Every month, many lawyers, former deficit. Given the fact that the cost of talking to the people around you. campaign, and we must be intentional throughout all aspects of our society. I lawyers, and former judges advertise government services is predicted to This LEG-Up was graciously hosted by Barran Liebman in Portland. about ensuring that certain communi- look forward to working alongside the outpace revenue for the foreseeable their mediation and ADR credentials in ties are not left behind as employment leadership of the community to do so. future, how do you plan to ensure the the OSB Bulletin and the Multnomah Katie Meyer is an associate at Schneider Law Offices in Portland. rises. For example, I have proposed a According to the Coalition Against continued access to the courts and other Lawyer. The overwhelming majority of large-scale energy efficiency retrofitting Domestic Violence, one in 10 Oregon government services? the ads are from male practitioners. Few plan for our schools that can help us put women experienced intimate partner I recognize that the Judicial Branch women advertise their ADR credentials. people back to work all around the state domestic violence between 1998 and is not a state agency but rather one of We tend to be rather quiet about what and ultimately save the state money. 2002, and one of every six adult women three co-equal branches of government. we offer. We do not prominently promote As a part of this, I plan to institute a in Oregon has been the victim of forced We must also recognize that all branches ourselves. We need to change that. community workforce agreement that rape in her lifetime. How do you plan of government are facing significant There are many skillful women media- ensures that local labor is used and that to address the pervasive problem of budget shortfalls. First, we must look at tors, just as there are skillful men media- historically underrepresented communi- domestic and sexual violence? the revenues that we have and allocate tors. We know that it is in our client’s best ties are put to work. The effects of domestic violence are them as a stable “floor” so they know interest to seek a mediator who is best What are your views on equality of widespread, and failure to respond the resources that they will have. Second, suited to resolve the matter. Unfortu- women and equal rights, including equal adequately to it threatens to impede we must deliver our services innovatively, nately, more often than not, we default pay for women? Oregon’s progress toward safe, livable minimizing redundant management and to the people with whom we are familiar, This is very simple to me: equal work communities, and the ripple effect of maximizing service delivery. Third, we whether or not our prior experience with should mean equal pay regardless of not taking action affects us all. As gov- must look at the budget over a 10-year that mediator was a good one. gender. frame, evaluating the services that give The women on the OWLS Mediator List are professionally trained, practice us the largest future payoff and making a strategic plan for reinvestment as our in many different areas, and mediate economy rebounds. Certainly we will also regular and complex cases. We are on be relying on public-private partnerships professional mediation panels and ros- to deliver necessary services. ters, and we keep our skills sharp. Heather Weigler is OWLS vice president The next time you need a mediator, and an assistant attorney general with consider the parties’ personalities and the Oregon Department of Justice. characteristics, the mediator’s qualities, autrepeau innerwear for women: and the women on the OWLS Mediator a luxurious layer under List. Above all, interview the mediator For information you want to hire to make sure that she stiff blouses and itchy sweaters. on the election and Ultra lightweight with no added bulk is best suited to the job. Visit us at other candidates, visit Lisa Amato, of Wyse Kadish in Portland, SWNDAVENUE SUITEPORTLAND OREGON Work, Play, Everyday. www.autrepeau.com http://oregonvotes.org. is a private mediator focusing on employ- TOLL FREEROBERTSKAPLANCOM ment, business, and tort disputes.

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 4 FALL 2010 OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 5 FALL 2010 Meet Circuit Court Judge Rita Batz Cobb New ABA Diversity Report Offers Guidance, Promise By Teresa Statler By Yael A. Livny here is no such thing as a “typical Lund by showing the patience and un- she can. She iversity fatigue” is the weari- “substantive and measurable progress” push diversity initiatives forward. “An day” in the professional life of derstanding he did when she hears cases. has also been ness felt by diversity advocates toward a more diverse profession. For amazing group of people stepped up to TWashington County Circuit Court It is very important to her, she says, that a member of “Dwho, after years of fighting and example, law firms can ensure that all help with this report,” she says. Judge Rita Batz Cobb. Judge Cobb, whose all parties feel that they have received various legisla- campaigning for greater inclusiveness their policies are inclusive of LGBT and Now the task for these people is to caseload is split between domestic rela- the due process the law allows. What tive task forces and access, believe that their efforts are other employees whose families may not keep the momentum from The Next Steps tions and probate cases, says that each Judge Cobb enjoys most about her job on guardian- failing. In our profession, it is easy to fall into the “nuclear” heterosexual mold, going. Recent projects include streaming day is different and filled with a variety is her contact with people—attorneys ship, trusts, understand why these advocates feel and firms can consider tying compensa- lunchtime discussion programs to law of fascinating cases and litigants. Judge and litigants—as well as the intellec- and elder law. grim. The legal world remains appall- tion to achievement of diversity goals. firms via web-cast on tough subjects such Cobb was elected to her position in 2006, tual challenge and stimulation the law Judge Cobb is ingly non-diverse (read: predominantly The report challenges law schools to as implicit bias in attorney evaluations after serving as an appointed judge pro provides. a member of white, straight, able-bodied, and male). consider using a supplemental admissions and “taking one’s whole self to work.” tem from 1989 to 2006. Prior to that, Originally from rural Indiana, Judge the National Less than 3% of law firm partners are test to identify talent beyond the tradi- The leaders of the ABA’s three diversity from 1983 to 1989, she was Washington Cobb is a graduate of Purdue University. College of Pro- Judge Rita Batz Cobb racial minorities. The salaries of female tional pool of white, affluent students commissions on mental and physical dis- County’s probate commissioner. She and her husband came to Oregon to bate Judges attorneys hover at around 80% of their who usually score well on the LSAT. The ability, sexual orientation and gender, As probate commissioner, Judge Cobb attend Lewis & Clark Law School, from and a frequent CLE speaker. male counterparts’. Less than 7% of report recommends that members of the and women in the profession plan to worked for Washington County Circuit which she graduated in 1981. Her first The mother of two adult children, ABA members self-identify as having a judiciary and bar associations participate report back to the ABA with specifics on Court Judge Jon B. Lund, who has since legal job was doing indigent criminal Judge Cobb likes to read and travel. Two disability, compared to the nearly 20% in hands-on “pipeline” projects to shep- how their respective groups will imple- retired. She says that Judge Lund, with defense work. books she’s recently read (and recom- of Americans overall who report having herd lawyers from underrepresented ment the report. his “amazing analytical mind,” was a Judge Cobb started thinking about mends) are Mrs. Astor Regrets and The one. And silence still rules: A 2006 ABA groups into positions within those insti- Judge Rosenblum insists that achiev- mentor to her and encouraged her to being a lawyer after she wrote a paper Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie study of California lawyers found that tutions. As Judge Rosenblum explains, ing diversity and greater inclusiveness consider becoming a judge, a position on the subject in junior high school. The Society. She has particularly enjoyed visit- none of the surveyed LGBT practitioners concrete action is necessary to respond to must constantly evolve; moreover, the she had not thought of pursuing. Judge teacher told her that “women can’t be ing China, Thailand, and Egypt. who experienced discrimination in the the “urgency about having a profession profession must finally “walk its talk” Lund was the one who suggested that she lawyers,” and this student didn’t like Judge Cobb advises women lawyers of workplace reported the mistreatment. that reflects the demographics of the and prove to the public that equal access be appointed a judge pro tem, and she being told what she couldn’t do. The all ages to keep their options open for Haven’t we spent years trying to mend society in which we live and work.” and inclusion are “essential, core values is also grateful to him for allowing her idea of being a lawyer “blossomed from new experiences and be willing to “try the system? Is nothing changing? How can Can we reasonably hope to reach this of the legal profession.” Hopefully, this we resist fatigue and keep agitating for to work part-time when she started her there,” she says. something different.” A prime example goal? Judge Rosenblum herself draws passion will infect us all—and make di- change in the face of dismal statistics? family, part-time jobs in the law being, Judge Cobb has been involved in Wash- of that adage is Judge Cobb herself, who inspiration from her colleagues on the versity fatigue a thing of the past. Now there is reason to hope. The at the time, rather unusual. ington County Women Lawyers, and likes had no plans to spend her legal career in commission and in the ABA who worked Yael A. Livny is an associate in Ball Janik’s ABA’s new report Diversity in the Legal Judge Cobb tries to emulate Judge attending the monthly luncheons when the area of probate law but has enjoyed on the report and who now tirelessly Portland office. it immensely. Profession: The Next Steps delivers a much-needed shot in the arm for a move- Teresa Statler, a sole practitioner in Port- ment that is growing despondent. The land, practices immigration law. “When an Next Steps is a crisp, elegantly presented, user-friendly guide that diagnoses the attorney called Considering a Judicial Career? current state of affairs and reminds us why progress is crucial. Most important, OWLS is poised to assist you by the report challenges us to take action me from New providing a Road to the Bench by providing concrete recommenda- handbook, conducting mock York after the tions tailored to the different sectors in interviews, and offering other the legal profession. Brief enough for support. For information about close of business lunchtime reading, the report consists how OWLS can help you on of four sections of robust guidance for your road to the bench, please one Thursday to (1) law schools and academia, (2) law contact Heather Weigler at firms and corporate law departments, ask if I could get We offer the same services as the other top [email protected]. (3) the judiciary and government, and Portland reporting firms. We deliver the same “ him a reporter in (4) bar associations. high quality product. The difference is our Reading the report is the first step— New York for the personal commitment to superior service. :8K?EIIEE JKEG?EEJFE the next is to not let it gather dust. “The goal is to have everyone who receives the next morning, I Our New York friend had his reporter the :FLKLIE report use it,” says Oregon Court of Ap- next morning. He was thrilled, of course. v peals Judge and OWLS co-founder Ellen had only two Rosenblum, current chair of the ABA words for him. If you want service, call Teach. 503.248.1003. Presidential Diversity Commission. Follow- It’s all about service. ing a yearlong process of research, inter- :hfgbm mTWe fhigf views, regional hearings, and symposia, “Of course.” the commission was formed to oversee bY WifgiaVgiba) the synthesis of data that culminated in the publication of The Next Steps. VfVbhghee@VbmVTfg)aeg —Catherine Teach Judge Rosenblum points out that many 1500 SW First Avenue, Portland, OR 97201 [ggc5//VfVbhghee)Vbm 503.248.1003 or 800.230.3302 of the report’s recommendations are low-cost, high-return ways to achieve

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“Of course.” —Catherine Teach Oregon Women Lawyers Annual Report From the Executive Director’s Desk October 2009–September 2010 regon Women Lawyers’ membership continues to grow, reaching over 1,500 house with Habitat for Humanity, raised Many thanks to our this summer. We welcomed dozens of new law student members, and they funds and professional clothing and ebrated Take seasoned at- 2009–2010 sponsors: continue to learn about OWLS’ culture of support through our events, men- accessories for Dress for Success, and O Your Kids to torneys with tors, and friends. worked to alleviate hunger in Marion Work Day, co- 3 8 y o u n g Volunteers from all ten OWLS chapters provide countless hours on top of their County. OWLS expects to continue our Roberts-Deiz 2010 Sponsors ordinated by l a w y e r s t o busy professional and personal lives to provide excellent programs and events for proud history of giving back to the com- Garvey Schubert Barer Judge Julie m e n t o r o n women and minorities in the legal community. munity in 2010 and beyond. Gaydos, Churnside & Balthrop Frantz. Newly career devel- OWLS’ programs have worked to support professionals in their journey toward Gleaves Swearingen Potter & Scott a p p o i n t e d opment. leadership and public service and are supported by the generosity of legal firms and Awards Markowitz, Herbold, Glade Judge Kath- The OWLS businesses from around the state. & Mehlhaf erine Weber Play Group Roberts-Deiz Awards Dinner OWLS Administrative Coordinator Shawn Alford and I look forward to another Miller Nash worked with was rebooted In March, 450 guests attended another eventful year working with OWLS volunteers and members, as well as with other Perkins Coie C l a c k a m a s this year by sold-out dinner honoring Sarah J. Crooks minority bars and community organizations, to support the OWLS mission. Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Women Law- v o l u n t e e r s as the recipient of the Justice Betty Rob- Warmly, yers for an who brought erts Award, and Mary Oberst, First Lady SkinnerLopata Harris inaugural kids attorney par- of the State of Oregon, as the recipient Stoel Rives event at the ents and their of the Judge Mercedes Deiz Award. Tonkon Torp Robert D. Varitz Linda Tomassi C l a c k a m a s kids together Workplace Leader Award OWLS Executive Director County Circuit for regular Williams Kastner Court. The an- play and so- The OWLS Workplace Leader Award Williams Love O’Leary & Powers nual Federal cial time in recognizes innovative legal employers Networking Opportunities Political Leadership Lecture Series Courthouse homes and with programs that work to maximize op- LEG-Up Hosts Connection parks. and Leadership Initiatives This nonpartisan series offered four portunities for women and minorities to Barran Liebman and ice cream A new Opt- lectures in its second year, designed succeed in the workplace and advance to Davis Wright Tremaine Inter-professional s o c i a l w a s ing-In Group to equip OWLS members to take on positions of influence and leadership. Brooks Brothers Networking Events hosted again and listserve leadership roles in the political arena. OWLS presented the fourth annual i n J u n e b y formed out The OWLSNet Committee is in its fourth Panelists coached participants in han- award to the legal department of the J u d g e A n n of a gener- OWLSNet Sponsors year of collaborating with other profes- dling media, lobbying, branding, and Knowledge Learning Corporation (KLC). Aiken. al listserve Davis Wright Tremaine sional women’s organizations. Topics getting involved in local government. KLC stood out because of its demonstrat- d i s c u s s i o n Tonkon Torp covered this year were gender equity Volunteers also continued to build rela- ed commitment to proactively facilitating Contract r e g a r d i n g part-time and flexible schedules and in science and technology, and family tionships with community organizations Lawyers m e m b e r s wealth transition planning. The commit- supporting staff members’ educational OWLS Political Lecture by co-sponsoring two candidate forums Listserve who are opt- tee partnered with women engineers, in Portland, featuring metro council and and career goals. Series Hosts and Lunches Clockwise from top left: Michael Simon, Judge Karin Immergut; Catherine i n g b a c k architects, CPAs, and bankers. gubernatorial candidates. Ciarlo, Linda Meng; Kenneth Perry and his daughter; Judge Ancer Haggerty, i n t o w o r k Katherine H. O’Neil Barran Liebman (Oct. 2009) OWLS sup- Josh Kardon, Lou Savage, Kate Wilkinson; Shari Gregory, Bryana Sack. LEG-Ups The Road to the Bench after taking Volunteer Service Award Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe ports contract Photos by Jodee Jackson, Heather Van Meter, and Linda Tomassi. a break. Harrang Long Gary Rudnick This award was inaugurated at OWLS’ Leadership Empowerment Gatherings “Road to the Bench” presentations lawyers and Perkins Coie (LEG-Ups) are brought to OWLS members were held around the state for a third sole practi- 20th anniversary reception, following by the OWLS Leadership Committee. They year. These discussions are part of an tioners through a listserve and monthly Conferences and CLEs the 2009 Fall CLE. It will be awarded no are educational and networking events ongoing effort by OWLS to encourage brown-bag lunch gatherings in down- OWLS’ 2009 Fall CLE, “Breaking Barri- more frequently than every two years to featuring professionals who share their women and minorities to seriously con- town Portland. Lawyers in solo practice ers: How Far We’ve Come, How Far We an OWLS member who epitomizes stead- Women Lawyers, Josephine County experiences and expertise regarding sider judicial careers. Speakers discussed discuss issues and acquire practice skills Have To Go,” featured keynote speaker fast dedication and long-term volunteer Women Lawyers, Lane County Women professional and personal development. the importance of increasing diversity in from similarly situated professionals. Dr. Sarah Weddington. OWLS Founding service to promote women in the legal Lawyers, Linn-Benton Women Lawyers, The Leadership Committee’s end-of-year the judiciary to reflect the communities President Katherine O’Neil moderated a profession. the Mary Leonard Law Society (Salem), OWLS Listserve LEG-Up is a fun change of pace with a served and to provide a full range of discussion with Janis Harwell, Holly Fujie, Oregon Women Lawyers Queen’s Bench (Portland), the Rebecca Dress for Success fundraiser and fashion viewpoints on the bench. A well-attended Serving as a resource for 78% of OWLS’ Kristine Olson, and Hon. Darleen Ortega. J. Bloom Chapter (Umatilla and Morrow show, featuring local vendors and OWLS Federal Road to the Bench CLE was held members, the members-only listserve is Panelists inspired the over 200 attendees Chapters Counties), Rogue Women Lawyers (Ash- models, hosted at Dr. Martens in NW in Portland in April, focusing on the one of our most-utilized membership with a discussion of the past, present, OWLS’ ten chapters throughout the land/Medford), and Washington County Portland in 2009 and 2010. federal judiciary. services. OWLS members use this tool as and future in the practice of law. The state continued to offer members and Women Lawyers. a unique resource for a wide variety of 2010 Fall CLE, titled “Women at Work: friends events that tie together profes- Mentoring Circles Courthouse Connections professional and nonprofessional issues, What Is the Measure of Our Success?” will sional enrichment and networking. These The Dragonflies OWLS Leadership Committee volun- Courthouse Connections in Marion, including legal referrals, advice, service feature keynote speaker Patricia Ireland events include new-admittee lunches, The OWLS dragon boat team, the Drag- teers also organized, promoted, and Clackamas, and Multnomah Counties recommendations, discussions, and job with panelist Hon. Anna Brown. CLEs, happy hours, summer picnics, and onflies, enjoyed a spirited race season, participated in litigation, mediation, brought together judges, law students, postings. outings, and are coordinated by local competing in Portland; Salem; Tacoma; judicial, and family mentoring circles. court staff, and lawyers. The informal OWLS and the Community volunteers committed to the OWLS mis- Kent, WA; and Vancouver, BC, mostly in Mediation mentoring circle participants gatherings provide a chance to discuss Additional Activities OWLS members collected cell phones sion. Please visit www.oregonwomenlaw- the upper women’s divisions. The team now have their own listserve, and they court-related and other issues. The ever- The first-ever Rainmaking/Career De- for domestic violence victims and books yers.org to see a calendar of upcoming had a great time and won four medals. created a mediator list that is posted on growing April Courthouse Connection at velopment Dinner for Young Lawyers, for the Coffee Creek Correctional Facility events. The OWLS chapters are Cascade Congratulations! For more information, the services page of the OWLS website. the Multnomah County Circuit Court cel- held in May in Portland, matched 14 library, helped build an all-women-built Women Lawyers (Bend), Clackamas please see page 14.

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 8 9 FALL 2010 my mother, Agnes Peterson.” Reflecting Media Training 101 Meet Two OWLS Founding Mothers on the importance of OWLS, Mary Anne For more information about continued from page 1 By Julia Waco states, “I think the single most impor- tant role OWLS can play in encouraging there and hope it will stick. You need to OWLS events, please visit hen they were law students, students and faculty. In 1988 she started gave me the women to be leaders is to provide a nurture it.” www.oregonwomenlawyers.org. Phylis Myles and Mary Anne at Lewis & Clark Law School, where the support and forum for women to find camaraderie Steve explained that sometimes he WAnderson were founding mem- many women in her class created a sup- friendship and support for their individual and col- calls reporters to compliment them on bers of OWLS. Today, Phylis is the director portive environment, forging friendships that I need- lective ventures.” stories that had nothing to do with him of career services and extern programs that still exist today. ed as a new As for advice, Mary Anne offers this: or his causes. It is important to build the Auction Items Needed at Willamette University College of Law One fall afternoon in 1988, Phylis woman at- The best advice I can give to young relationship, he said, even when you ou are cordially invited to attend, and the president of the Oregon Women attended that fateful meeting at the torney, and women lawyers is to stay connected may not have a story you want covered Yand make a donation to, the an- Lawyers Foundation. Mary Anne is the Oregon State Bar, joined by women from it continues to those people and organizations immediately. nual Oregon Women Lawyers Founda- staff attorney for United States Magis- all over Oregon, the beginning of OWLS. to provide that are important to you and who A common theme throughout the tion Auction, which will take place on trate Judge Janice M. Stewart. At the time, there were only a handful of support for are affirming of your aspirations. No evening’s discussion was how to quell March 11, 2011, immediately preceding Phylis grew up in Nashville, TN, and women judges women and matter their area of practice, lawyers nerves when talking to reporters. Kathryn the OWLS Roberts-Deiz Awards Dinner. recalls the tone in her mother’s voice as in the entire minorities. Mary Anne Anderson face sometimes overwhelming pres- advised that when you get a cold call from Auction proceeds are used to foster she struggled to explain the segregated s t a t e . T h e Phylis went sures from a variety of sources. Fam- a reporter, “Don’t panic. You do not have diversity, awareness, and understand- drinking fountains. Both of her parents meeting lead- on to serve as OWLS’ sixth president. ily, friends, and groups like OWLS to respond right away. It is important for ing in the legal profession by providing taught her that all people, when given ers asked for Today she also enjoys hiking and provide a critical means of support your messaging to be consistent, so take scholarships, grants, and loan forgive- equal opportunities, are equal. A two- volunteers to snowshoeing with her malamute and and guidance to help young lawyers your time.” Anna suggested that if you ness for law students, lawyers, and or- time cancer survivor, Phylis spent 14 years help create a her husband, Kevin, and getting back thrive despite adversity. start rambling and you do not like what ganizations who embrace that mission. of her legal career fighting for the rights women’s legal into yoga and photography. Mary Anne enjoys her work as a staff you said, tell the reporter, “That didn’t Donation suggestions include vaca- of minorities by representing plaintiffs in organization Phylis’s advice for young women law- attorney and “the continuous intellectual come out right. Let me try again.” Report- tion lodging, specialty baskets, restau- discrimination cases. separate from yers today is to be “vigilant and keep engagement, interesting human stories, ers want good, interesting, and concise rant certificates, sporting equipment, In her current position, Phylis enjoys the OSB, and active on women’s issues and in OWLS.” and oftentimes entertaining pleadings quotes, and they understand that you jewelry, spa services, and specially helping students understand their choices Phylis raised Phylis Myles Many law firms and government agen- by pro se litigants.” She finds herself for- want to get it right, too. prepared dinners. For additional infor- and plan strategies to achieve their goals, her hand and cies still operate under the “one stay-at- tunate to be surrounded by others who To prepare yourself for an interview, mation or to make a donation, please while instilling in them an understand- became a founding member of OWLS. home spouse” assumption, she notes. also enjoy the team work and constant Kathryn advised remembering who your contact auction co-chair Jill Brittle at ing that this is an intense profession Phylis recalls: “That is not realistic anymore. Women challenge. audience is. The public does not normally [email protected] or 503.445.1575. often without balance. It is important It was an incredible experience need to continue to push for equality, During those rare moments when have the same in-depth perspective on For more information about the OWLS to recognize our personal needs as well, being part of the energy and com- understanding, and balance in all aspects her family is not caught up with work, what’s going on that you do. You have Foundation, visit www.owlsfoundation. she explains, to find satisfaction in life mitment of the first board members. of law. We must remember that it is ok school, and the children’s extracurricular to explain what’s in it for them. org. and work. It was the first time women from all to ask for help, network, and treat each activities, Mary Anne is usually enjoying Steve cautioned, “You can’t control the Although she was accepted into law over the state came together and ex- other as extended family, nourishing our an outing with her extended family. Her reporter. Make sure every sentence you school and planned to start immediately claimed, Yes! We want to control our connections and common interests.” favorites are beachcombing and attend- say makes sense standing alone, and not SUSAN M. HAMMER after college, Phylis instead first entered destiny and form an organization to Mary Anne Anderson attended the Uni- ing live theater. just in context. I usually have a one-liner Mediation Services the corporate world. Her decision was fu- promote our issues and values! versity of Oregon for college, majoring in Sharing the stories of our founding prepared, the line I actually want them eled in part by her husband’s experience I had so many informal mentors— biology, and law school, from which she mothers, like those of Phylis Myles and to use, and then I make the rest of my in law school and how the one woman Katherine O’Neil, Diana Craine, Betty graduated in 1990. During summers, she Mary Anne Anderson, reminds us how statement respectable and boring.” Also, in his law class was treated. Roberts, Mercedes Deiz, Kathryn worked at Columbia County Legal Aid, much we owe to those pioneers who watch people being interviewed on TV. Phylis worked for several years in cor- Riccardelli, among others. I learned then later at the law offices of Jaqua & pursued our seats at the professional See what you find persuasive and what porate communications and marketing, so much about how women should Wheatley, in Eugene. table. Now that we are at the table, we you don’t, and learn from that. and had to put up with the sex discrimi- and can support one another. When Three things drove Mary Anne toward have an opportunity to shine a spotlight What do you do if you think you were nation and harassment that was all too I was coming up in the corporate the legal profession: her respect for a host on our founders’ issues and values. For treated unfairly in a news story? “If it is a common in the 1970s. She still wanted world, it was very lonely being the of experienced and influential lawyers Phylis, the need to create an acceptable factual mistake, then it is worth correct- to go to law school, however, and when only woman. You had to be better she had met over the years, the dawning work/life balance is particularly impor- ing,” advised Anna. “Be respectful—they choosing between schools, she looked and smarter than a male co-worker realization that she liked to investigate tant, as is the need to cultivate the legal are human, too. But it’s not usually worth carefully at the percentages of women to be considered almost equal. OWLS and craft solutions to problems, and industry to value what we treasure at it to pick a fight.” the “rule-out diagnosis.” She realized home. For Mary Anne, continuing to help A surprising revelation from the panel that law school—“the last great haven women crack the glass ceiling, but on a was just how important the print media of the generalist”—would not require grassroots level, is especially important, still are. “Even with circulation being 21 Years’ Experience her “to take calculus or draw blood, and and that goal has always been at the down, being able to say that something Innovative Approaches to could provide . . . intellectual challenge core of OWLS. was quoted in still means Complex Problems and a broad ability to help others solve As we progress in the legal field, we something,” explained Kathryn. problems.” must help each other and those who Anna agreed. “News often starts with Recognized in Mary Anne joined OWLS as a founding want to achieve full participation by the print media, which can drive televi- The Best Lawyers in America® sharing our resources. As Mary Anne sion and radio coverage on an issue.” member, serving as a student representa- Distinguished Fellow, tive while in law school. She recalls her notes, OWLS is such a resource, and it Lastly, Steve noted that the most impor- International Academy of Mediators good fortune to have had early contact binds us together and offers a tangible tant thing to remember is that reporters with a cadre of valiant, principled at- and personal leg-up. are human beings, and they do this work Tel : 503-222-5949 torneys, “many of them pioneer women Julia Waco, a member of the OWLS because they care. [email protected] attorneys, including Gladys Everett, Helen AdvanceSheet Committee, is an artist and Sarah Villanueva clerks for Oregon Court www.susan-hammer .com Althaus, Katherine O’Neil, and of course, attorney located in Portland. of Appeals Judge Rebecca Duncan.

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 10 FALL 2010 OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 11 FALL 2010 THE JUDGES’ FORUM When did you Q&A with Judge d e c i d e y o u Working as a Fulbright Scholar in Santiago, Chile wanted to be By Lisa LeSage Paula J. Kurshner a judge? What For this Judges’ Forum, we invited led you to this isa LeSage, associate dean and that prevented us from standing and to a teaching Judge Paula J. Kurshner of the Mult- decision? director of Business Law Programs the chaotic roaring, ripping, and groan- system that nomah County Circuit Court to tell us After about Lat Lewis & Clark Law School, was ing sounds of the earth mixed with the was drastically a little about herself. Thank you, Judge three years of awarded a Fulbright Scholar grant to crashing of shelves, windows, bottles, different from Kurshner. Law School in 1976. Prior to law school I practice, I was work from February to August this year and furniture. ours; students asked to sit as at one of Latin America’s top law schools, The earthquake and resulting tidal do not read Please tell us about your work. worked at a variety of clerical/secretarial jobs. a pro tem judge Pontifica Universidad Catolica de Chile, waves killed more than 800 people and c a s e b o o k s I have been on the Multnomah County Hon. Paula Kurshner in Santiago, Chile. We asked her to destroyed bridges, hospitals, courts, jails, outside class, What made you decide to become a and thoroughly Circuit Court bench since August 1994. write about her experience for the Ad- office buildings, and thousands of homes. they mem- lawyer? enjoyed it. About ten years later, after I’ve been in the Family Court the en- vanceSheet. You can find out more about But the resiliency of the Chilean people orize code. I knew I wanted to be a lawyer when having done a fair amount of pro tem tire time, which means I hear domestic her adventures on her blog, lesagelaw. after this disaster was nothing short of P r o f e s s o r s I was in high school. Prior to law school I judging, I was asked by several Multno- relations, child support enforcement, wordpress.com. remarkable. Exhausted by unceasing struggle with Lisa LeSage volunteered at Multnomah County Legal mah County judges if I wanted to do the juvenile dependency and delinquency, aftershocks ranging from magnitude 5.5 new teaching Aid in the Family Law Center, and that job full time, and the answer was yes. Chile is as complex as the woven tex- and probate matters, as well as Family to 7.2, which lasted months, they roused methodology within a pedagogical struc- solidified my desire to practice in the area What do you like most and least about ture of its ancient fertile lands, jagged Abuse Prevention Act restraining orders themselves into a frenzy of fundraising, ture that is several hundred years old. Liv- of family law, which I did for 18 years being a judge? mountains, haunting music, and native (applications and 5/21 day hearings). building, and cleaning up. ing in another language—creating legal before going on the bench. What I like most about the job is the oc- people. My journey back to this magi- Where did you grow up, and who were I started work at the law school three education materials in Spanish, delivering casional sense that I have made a positive cal place as a Fulbright Scholar in early the most influential people in your life What was law school like for women days after the quake. Opening the door lectures, observing procedures, and con- difference in someone’s life. What I like February 2010 was a constant reminder growing up—and why? when you attended? What about law to my office, I was greeted by shelving sulting with lawyers and faculty—became least about the job is watching people in of its fragility and strength—the searing I grew up on Long Island, New York, practice? all over the floor, layers of plaster, and a mind-boggling, and humbling, exercise. distress economically and emotionally. pain of the Pinochet years juxtaposed in a fairly small town. I had parents who I started law school in 1973. At least with the agility and sophistication of cracked walls. But it was home, and I dug I had to retrain myself—this project was raised me to understand that I could be one-quarter of our class was made up What community activities and law- a modern country. I lived in Chile from in, just like everyone else. The first few going to be about accompanying the anything I wanted to be and encouraged of women. When I started practice at related activities are you involved in? 1980 to 1981, and a delightful alignment months were a challenge, as the fifth law school faculty through a process of me all of the way. the Family Law Center, most of us were I have spoken and presented at many floor of the building often swayed with change, while accepting the uncertain, women, with an occasional man (one CLE programs and have edited publica- of circumstances brought me back once Tell us about your education and job his- strong aftershocks, sending us running the unplanned, and the discomfort, not example was Judge Baldwin). tions. I am active in the National Council again, back to this enchanting, skinny tory before going to law school. country that pulls at me from someplace to shelter under beams. about completing a specific goal. What sorts of law jobs did you have of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, and I graduated from the University of deep within. But aftershocks were the least of before becoming a judge? the Juvenile Court Improvement Program, Oregon in 1969 and from Lewis & Clark I learned many things during these six my challenges. I scrambled to adjust Continued on page 14 While in law school I did as much and I work with my colleagues in the months, not the least of which is that clinical work as I could, and during the Family Court in Multnomah County and preparation is extremely important. But summers worked at Legal Aid. By the judges in other parts of Oregon to do the SUSAN Z. WHITNEY even more important is the ability to be Employment, Business and third year of law school, I was practic- best we can for our citizens. flexible: to abandon with grace our hard- Arbitrator ing almost full time under the student What do you like to do for fun? earned preparation and embrace raw Tort Mediation practice rule. Among the things I like to do for fun experience, uncertainty, and humility. are to read and travel. I try to visit New Even though I spoke Spanish fluently York City at least once per year to enjoy (or so I thought), I took some graduate- Clarity • Common Sense • Tenacity the theater and the museums and to take level literature courses at PSU in the a trip elsewhere once per year also. Last evenings last year, knowing full well year was Paris and this year, Israel. that absolutely nothing would prepare An 18-year litigation practice, representing What advice do you have for women law- me for the rapid-fire, letter-eating way both plaintiffs and defendants in employment, yers entering the profession today? the Chileans speak. I also tried to read business, and tort has given me a unique The advice I give for women thinking everything I could find in English and perspective for understanding the subtle about being a lawyer is to talk to women Photo by Trudy Allen Photo by Trudy Spanish (which wasn’t much) on law lawyers to grasp the variety of options a nuances in employment and business On September 28, Emerge Oregon school teaching and Chile’s legal system. Contracts • Construction • Real Estate law school degree gives a person. I would dynamics, and the financial and emotional bestowed its Leadership Award on I had a carefully prepared syllabus, read- Appraisers talk to lawyers who have been in practice implications woven throughout these claims. Hon. Betty Roberts at the Governor ing materials, and boxes of books. I had Architects/Engineers for a while, as well as lawyers just start- Hotel in Portland. Former Justice gone to Chile for a week in December, Lisa A. Amato From solid foundations I ask the hard questions General Business ing out, to get an idea of the pros and Roberts, a founding member of and met with the dean and professors to cons and to fully understand the financial and delve into underlying issues. With diverse OWLS, served for 13 years in the gather information I needed to finalize Attorney for 31 Years aspects of going to law school. dispute resolution tools and techniques I help 15 Years of Arbitrator Experience Oregon legislature. She then be- my work. I was ready for anything. Or Do you have any advice for women so I thought. Wyse Kadish LLP parties resolve their disputes and settle their came the first woman to serve on Attorneys at Law Reasonable Rates the Oregon Court of Appeals and lawyers who are interested in a judicial Chile’s bicentennial celebration was claims so that they can move on. the first woman to serve on the career? brought to a halt in the early morning 503-223-4951 . If you are considering a career as a hours of February 27, when an 8.8-mag- 621 SW Morrison St., Suite 1300 EEOC Mediation Portland, Oregon 97205 fax 503-954-1542 Emerge Oregon recruits, inspires, judge, I would talk to judges about the nitude earthquake tore the country US District Court of Oregon Mediation 503.228.8448 job, and if pro tem opportunities arise, apart. Along with everyone who lived Multnomah County Circuit Court Civil Mediation [email protected] and trains Democratic women to take advantage of them. Do some arbi- through this monstrosity, I can recall www.susanzwhitney.com run for public office. For more infor- [email protected] mation, visit http://emergeor.org. tration hearings to get a feel for the role every moment with absolute clarity—the of “decider.” seemingly endless violent movement

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 12 FALL 2010 OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 13 FALL 2010 OWLS Dragonf lies Fly Around Oregon For information about each OWLS US Attorney Open chapter and chapter events, please see By Valerie Athena Tomasi By Gloria Trainor the events page on the OWLS website, House in Portland Cascade Women Lawyers. Cascade Wom- www.oregonwomenlawyers.org. en Lawyers hosted networking socials at a luncheon on July 14 and from 4 to 6 p.m. Mary Leonard Law Society. On July 28, US Attorney on September 14 at Anthony’s in Bend. MLLS held a lunchtime CLE titled “The Dwight Chapter contact: Lorie Harris Hancock, Struggle for Fair Housing in America” in Holton [email protected]. the Public Service Building on the Capitol and Mall in Salem. Assistant US Attorney Ron Senator Clackamas Women Lawyers. On July 15, Suzanne Silver gave a captivating presentation on Clackamas Women Lawyers hosted a Bonamici Paul Cunningham Photography “Girls’ Night Out” at the Grapevine in the history of the fair housing struggle, on July 29 Lake Oswego. On July 29, the chapter relevant US Supreme Court case law, leg- e are strong, independent women with a penchant for a good challenge ver 70 lawyers and law students from held a lunchtime CLE titled “Riding the islation, and the infamous case Michigan and an exciting adventure. We have learned the value and sheer necessity Oregon’s minority bars attended an of teamwork, and that 20 women can propel through water a lot more Waves of Practice” at the Clackamas v. Sweet, the focus of Kevin Boyle’s book O W Arc of Justice. Chapter contact: Shannon open house in Portland on July 29 co- County Courthouse, featuring Meloney quickly than one. We know that play is just as important as work and that it is a rare sponsored by OWLS and the United States Crawford of the Oregon Attorney Assis- Terry, [email protected]. treasure when you can combine the two. We have discovered that a woman in her Attorney’s Office for Oregon. tance Program. The chapter’s third annual sixties can be just as strong—or stronger—than a woman in her twenties. Queen’s Bench. Queen’s Bench members Concetta Schwesinger, OWLS’ presi- summer picnic was held in George Rogers We are your mighty OWLS Dragonflies: 35 fellow attorneys and legal professionals meet for lunch the second Tuesday of the dent, welcomed attendees and thanked Park, Lake Oswego, on August 15. who share their love of the water and community. This year, under the guidance of month at Tree’s Restaurant in downtown and introduced Dwight Holton, US at- On September 16, the chapter hosted our wonderful coach, Laura Ricker, we participated in five races and won four medals: Portland. The chapter’s annual lunch torney for Oregon. “Respect Your Elders: Helping Families a bronze at the Rainier races in Tacoma; a silver at the ALCAN races in Vancouver, for new admittees was held on July 13, Mr. Holton is a strong believer that by Avoid Contested Guardianships/Con- BC; a silver at the Salem races; and a gold in the NW Circuit Challenge, for having featuring Trudy Allen, OWLS Foundation spending time in communities around servatorships.” The CLE was held in the the fastest cumulative times in four of our races! It has been an honor to serve as co- historian. On August 10, Diane Henkels Oregon, his office can be effective in Holman Law Center in Oregon City. Jaye captain of this team, and I cannot wait to see what next year brings! Watch us fly! spoke about energy usage at home and making them safer. He was proud to Taylor, OWLS member and shareholder at All Bases Covered Valerie Athena Tomasi is a shareholder at Farleigh Wada Witt in Portland. at work. OSB President Kathy Evans spoke announce that his office has tripled the Buckley LeChevallier, provided practical law firm optimization experts at the luncheon on September 14. number of women on the management information, and a social hour followed Queen’s Bench also held a summer team. He is also working with regional Working in Santiago continued from page 13 the event. Chapter contact: Angela Franco picnic at Gabriel Park in Portland on governments to end human trafficking, Lucero, [email protected]. The struggles in Chile’s legal system minded yet again about how we are July 24. Chapter contact: Kristin Sterling, explaining that slavery is “alive and well mirror many of those with which we in perceived as lawyers, judges, and United Josephine County Women Lawyers. JCWL [email protected]. two miles east of here on SE 82nd.” North America grapple: access to justice States citizens. We often have such an continues to meet on the first Thursday of The US Attorney’s Office is working for the poor, public defender services inflated vision of ourselves that we fail Rebecca J. Bloom Chapter (Umatilla and the month for lunch and conversation at with Lane County Women Lawyers and short of money, and overloaded court to see, and appreciate, the complexity Morrow Counties). The Rebecca J. Bloom INGRID E. SLEZAK the Bistro in Grants Pass. Chapter contact: the Lane County Bar Association to hold systems. Chile drastically revised its pe- of other cultures and the value in just Chapter meets monthly for lunch at El Victory Walker, [email protected]. a similar event in Eugene. ATTO RNEY AT LAW nal system, and criminal cases are now listening to one another. We become so Charrito in Pendleton. Sally Anderson- oral, with witness testimony, including self-absorbed in our own importance, our Lane County Women Lawyers. Chapter con- Hansell, [email protected], is direct- and cross-examination. Rather ability to impart our wisdom to others, tact: Kamala Shugar, kamala.h.shugar@ the chapter contact. than juries, however, three-judge panels our little “cults of personality,” our striv- doj.state.or.us. Rogue Women Lawyers. Chapter con- decide cases; judges preside over civil or ing for recognition, that we forget to be Linn-Benton Women Lawyers. LBWL tact: Jamie Hazlett, at jamiehazlettesq@ criminal cases, not both. Chile also has learners, and to listen—listen to what we meets every other month for dinner at gmail.com. a system of appellate courts, a Supreme think we know, but don’t. Sybaris Restaurant in Albany, and every Washington County Women Lawyers. Court, a Constitutional Court, and lower I asked a close friend here, a former other month for lunch in Corvallis. Meet- Mary Bruington, mbruington@mpdlaw. courts consisting of family courts, labor political prisoner, “How did it feel to ing dates can be found on the OWLS com, is the chapter contact. courts, civil and criminal courts, and an have your youth taken away by your events page online. Chapter contact: antitrust court. I was fortunate enough to own country?” He said, “We have all Fay Stetz-Waters, faystetzwaters@ Gloria Trainor is an attorney in Eugene at meet with Chile’s attorney general, who had very good lives. We are lucky. There gmail.com. Johnson, Clifton, Larson & Schaller. currently is directing a task force reform- is a difference between choosing to live At the event (from left): Top: Cashauna ing Chile’s civil court system, as well as to your life as it unfolds, and choosing to Hill, Dwight Holton, Julia Markley. Practice limited to Employment Law Bottom: Kate von ter Stegge, Dwight mediation of observe cases in several courts. stop and dwell somewhere in the past. Nearly half the students in the law We have chosen to live.” Criminal Defense Holton, Simon Whang, Annie Jhun. domestic relations matters schools are women. Chile has had a I was extremely fortunate to have CREIGHTON ATTORNEYS Civil Rights Full-time neutral since 1994 women president and many more worked with several of Chile’s top pro- &ROSE, PC AT LAW Advice to Non-Profits women in cabinet-level posts than in the fessors in several different law schools, and Cooperatives 319 SW Washington, Suite 1100 United States. I was touched when Justice as well as with many lawyers and judges. Portland, Oregon 97204 Marisol Pena of the Constitutional Court Their enthusiasm, openness, and dedica- told me that she had written a note to tion to their profession is exceptional. I Phone: 503-241-3777  Justice Sonia Sotomayor, “welcoming have brought back not only wonderful 500 YAMHILL PLAZA BUILDING 815 SW SECOND AVENUE Fax: 503-241-2555 PORTLAND, OREGON 97204-3026  (503) 221-1792  WWW.SSTCR.COM her as the first US Latina to the Supreme memories and continuing relationships, [email protected] but also a renewed inspiration that our Court bench.” Justice Sotomayor wrote BETH CREIGHTON  MICHAEL E. ROSE  J. ASHLEE ALBIES  MICHAEL SCHUMANN , OF COUNSEL www.ingridslezak.com her back. profession, in every country, really is a Perhaps most importantly, I am re- noble one.

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When Everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American Women from 1960 to the Present By Gail Collins (Little, Brown and Company, 2010) Book Review by Teresa Statler

ail Collins, the New York Times ing that “wash-and-wear clothing and Teresa columnist, has written the defini- the steam iron were the real liberation Statler, a sole Gtive history of American women in for women.” practitioner the last 50 years. In this fascinating and Leaving the domestic realm, Collins in Portland, very readable book, Collins aims to tell turns her focus to women’s battles in the practices “what happened to American women workplace for equal pay and recognition. immigration law. A since 1960 by combining the public drama Collins believes that the fact that the member of of the era with the memories of regular percentage of married women in the the OWLS women who lived through it all.” Collins workforce “kept quietly going up was AdvanceSheet certainly succeeds in her goal. really the key to women’s liberation. Committee, Into these stories of “everywoman,” The nation had to accept the idea that she will be Collins weaves the trials, tribulations, and most women would work through their honored by Teresa Statler contributions of more famous Americans, adult lives.” the Oregon such as Wilma Mankiller, Sandra Day Moving into the 1970s, Collins pep- Chapter of the American Immigration O’Connor, and Billie Jean King, to name pers a large section of the book with the Lawyers Association with an award for but a few. Some of their stories I already fascinating stories of women like Lorena excellence in advocacy on October 15. knew, and yet it was wonderful to find Weeks, who brought one of the first For more information, please visit www. Collins’s excellent writing, supported by equal-pay challenges after the formation ailaoregon.com. Congratulations, Teresa. significant research, summarizing the of the Equal Employment Opportunity events in such a matter-of-fact and often Commission. She describes how flight “American women had shattered the amusing way. attendants (formerly “stewardesses”) ancient traditions that deprived them of Collins tells the early history more or successfully fought the daily “weigh-ins” independence and power and the right to less chronologically. She explains that their employers required. She reports on have adventures of their own, and done working women of the early 1960s the struggles of women to run for state it so thoroughly that few women under held, with few exceptions, low-paying legislatures and Congress and to get the 30 had any real concept that things had positions that had long been defined as Equal Rights Amendment passed. Collins ever been different.” suited to women, such as teacher, nurse, also devotes space to the growth of the This book is chock-full of interesting and librarian. Collins points out that our civil rights movement and the role of subjects, all of which have changed country’s “ability to direct most of its black women in its development. American women’s lives in the last 50 college-trained women into the single In the “New Millennium,” Collins years. These include the birth control career of teaching was the foundation notes that for “all its achievements, the pill, the rise of fertility clinics, the “glass upon which the national public school women’s movement had not managed ceiling” of the corporate world and system was built and a major reason to solve the work/family divide,” and so how it began to shatter, women in the American tax rates were kept low.” She women “second-guess themselves” at military, and the 1980s wish of many also devotes a chapter in this section to work, at home, and in the use of their women to “have it all.” It also has several “Housework,” noting that in the 1960s personal time. She ends with an inter- pages of historic photographs, as well as “time-saving appliances marched off esting discussion of the 2008 election extensive endnotes. This is a book every the assembly lines and into American and the campaigns of Hillary Clinton American woman should read, savor, and homes.” She quotes one woman as say- and Sarah Palin. Collins concludes that contemplate.

OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 16 FALL 2010