A Newsletter Published by Oregon Women Lawyers Volume 15, No. 2 Spring 2004 OWLS Celebrates at Annual Dinner By Sue-Del McCulloch he OWLS annual dinner honoring the received a Master of Arts in Law and Diplo- recipients of the Justice Betty Roberts macy. Ms. Howard had herself received a schol- Tand Judge Mercedes Deiz Awards is a arship to Harvard Law School, but she was not President testament to the OWLS mission and the pride permitted to attend the then all-male univer- Sarah J. Crooks of the legal community in those who actively sity. Ms. Howard went on to a successful law President-Elect/ advance that mission of promoting women and practice without the Harvard education she had Vice President minorities in the been denied Jennifer K. De Wald law. On March 5, and proceeded Secretary a record number to expand the Kate Thompson of attendees— opportunity for Treasurer Deanna L. Wray over 390, includ- other young ing several women, inspir- Historian Kathryn M. Ricciardelli members of the ing the fellow- state and federal ship that bears Board Members judiciary—gath- Beth A. Allen her name. Pam Alice M. Bartelt ered at the Port- took this ex- Mary C. Bruington land Hilton to ample as a les- Lynda Clark Laurie E. Craghead celebrate the son of grace and Norma Freitas contributions of determination Diane Henkels the 2004 award to create oppor- Ellen K. Jones Kimberly A. Kaminski recipients: Justice tunities for oth- Leslie O’Leary Betty Roberts The Honorable Susan Leeson (left), ers, without Darleen R. Ortega Award recipient considering per- Cecil A. Reniche-Smith Pamela Jacklin, and Leonard Girard Joanne L. Southey Judge Susan sonal slights. Patricia Sullivan Leeson; and Pamela Jacklin and her husband, Also important in fostering her involvement, Jeanette L. Thomas Leonard Girard, joint recipients of the Judge Pam said, was the fact that social commitment Heather Young Mercedes Deiz Award. is an important part of the firm culture at Stoel Past Presidents Elizabeth Schwartz Pamela Jacklin and Leonard Girard live their Rives, where she practices law. Pam closed by Lori E. Deveny commitment to promoting minorities in the law noting that we must remain aware that “the Debra E. Pilcher by hosting minority students in their home. In Constitution is color blind—no classification Marilyn E. Litzenberger Teresa M. Kraemer introducing Pam and Leonard, Judge Merri can deny a benefit or impose a burden—but Patricia L. Heatherman Souther Wyatt discussed their steadfast com- it is color conscious.” Julie Levie Caron mitment to promoting minorities in the law Leonard Girard then spoke, acknowledging Phylis Chadwell Myles Helle Rode through mentoring and personal support. She the support of the audience and the particular Diana Craine quoted a minority law student who had lived contributions of individual audience members. Kathryn M. Ricciardelli in their home as saying, “Even when I thought He talked about the “I Have a Dream” pro- Agnes Sowle Katherine H. O’Neil I could tough it out alone, you wouldn’t let gram, the Oregon branch of which he and Pam Interim Executive Director me.” co-founded. He discussed his commitment to Paula Manley Pam Jacklin’s exuberance was evident as she introducing the primarily minority kids in the 503/235-9092 took the podium, promising not to speak “more sponsored classes to lawyers and judges, to ex- [email protected] than five hours.” She began by speaking of pose them to the idea that these are people Newsletter Editor people in her life who “demonstrated by their they can know and positions they can hold. Elise Gautier, 503/292-2893 [email protected] actions how to live in this world.” One was a Leonard explained that in thinking about a way The Oregon Women Lawyers woman Pam never knew, the woman who had to expand their support of minority students AdvanceSheet is published endowed the Celia Howard Fellowship that Pam beyond the “I Have a Dream” program, he and quarterly by Oregon Women won to attend the Fletcher School of Law and Pam decided that “providing students with a Lawyers, P.O. Box 40393 Portland, OR 97240 Diplomacy, operated by Tufts University in place to live, some food, some mentoring, cooperation with Harvard, from which Pam Continued on page 3 OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 1 SPRING 2004 President’s Message he daffodils with some friendly bidding wars on the May 1 also marks the official end of T and crocuses terrific auction items. my term on the OWLS board and my have sprung to The spring season also includes the term as OWLS president. I have very life, the magnolia annual OWLS Spring CLE, and this year’s much enjoyed my six years on the OWLS trees have event, on May 14, promises to be in- board, but I am ready to have my name bloomed magnifi- spiring. Since last fall, OWLS members moved to the list of past OWLS presi- cently, and the have been engaging in a monthly dia- dents. It has been said that it takes a cherry trees along logue regarding leadership. The Spring village to raise a child. Similarly, it takes the river have CLE will expand on that dialogue with a board of directors to run OWLS. I was awakened with the help of Professor Deborah Rhode, very fortunate to have wonderfully com- stunning pink who edited the book The Difference mitted and supportive board members Sarah Crooks flowers. Spring “Difference” Makes: Women in Leader- to work with this year. Thank you all has arrived! With each spring season ship and is the keynote speaker for the for your dedication to the organization. comes the annual OWLS Robert-Deiz CLE. Please join us for this engaging dis- I especially want thank the members of Awards Dinner. The 12th annual dinner, cussion of leadership with distinguished my Executive Committee—Jen, Kate, held on March 5, was a fabulous suc- leaders in our community and Profes- Deanna, and Kathryn. You are amazing cess, with record-breaking attendance sor Rhode. women, and I very much appreciate your and thoughtful accounts of the contri- Spring also marks the change of lead- support this past year. butions of the Roberts Award recipient, ership for OWLS. On May 1, Jennifer De Someone told me recently that prac- former Justice Susan M. Leeson, and the Wald takes over as president of OWLS. ticing law successfully is analogous to Deiz Award recipients, Leonard Girard This past year has been a busy year for completing a marathon (or perhaps an and Pam Jacklin. Many thanks to the the board, with the development of a Iron Man), not winning a sprint. I took committee that planned the dinner: co- new strategic plan and the leadership that advice to mean that I needed to chairs Jeanette Thomas and Julia Markley programs. With its new focus, the board find a sustainable pace, which includes and committee members Kendra will continue developing the leadership time to savor the vistas along the way. I Matthews, Karen Adams, and Sue-Del skills of our members and begin a dia- am working on my pace, and now I am McCullough. And congratulations to the logue regarding changes to the way we off to linger at a few vistas. OWLS Foundation for organizing the practice law that will make practicing hugely successful silent auction that law more satisfying and sustaining over entertained guests before the dinner the long term. Thank you for your support The 2004 Roberts-Deiz Awards Dinner was a great success for Oregon Women Lawyers, and we would like to thank all our generous supporters. The dinner could not have taken place without financial underwriting from the following supporters. Thank you. Patrons Table Organizers/Purchasers Friends Lane Powell Spears Lubersky LLP; Hon. Ann Aiken; Ball Janik LLP; Barran Hon. Anna Brown; Robert and Kim Markowitz, Herbold, Glade & Mehlhaf Liebman LLP; Bullivant Houser Bailey Duncan; Fisher & Phillips LLP; Gordon PC; Miller Nash LLP; Naegeli Reporting PC; Davis Wright Tremaine LLP; & Polscer LLC; Janis L. Hardman; Corporation; Schwabe Williamson & Gevurtz, Menashe, Larson & Howe PC; Hon. James A. Redden Wyatt; Stoel Rives LLP; Teach Report- Hoffman Hoffman Hart & Wagner LLP; ing Inc.; Umpqua Bank I Have a Dream Foundation; Thank you to the following Hon. Kristena LaMar; Lane Powell businesses for donating Sponsors Spears Lubersky LLP; Lewis & Clark these items: Bodyfelt Mount Stroup & Chamberlain Law School; Markowitz, Herbold, LLP; Lori E. Deveny; Robert Deveny of Glade & Mehlhaf PC; Mary Leonard Bridge City Legal Brownstein, Rask, Sweeney, Kerr, Grim, Law Society; Miller Nash LLP; Oregon for donating DeSylvia & Hay; Perkins Coie LLP; Will- Minority Lawyers Association; Oregon poster boards iams Dailey O’Leary Craine & Love PC State Bar; Oregon Supreme and Dolan Griggs & Appellate Courts; OWLS Foundation; McCulloch LLP Contributors Perkins Coie LLP; Stoel Rives LLP; for Chernoff Vilhauer McClung & Stenzel Tonkon Torp LLP; University of Oregon purchasing LLP; Goldberg, Mechanic, Stuart & Law School (purchased by U of O flowers Gibson LLP; Preston Gates & Ellis; Foundation); Linda Wah; for the Ingrid Slezak; Susan Hammer Dispute Willamette University School of Law; honorees Resolution Services Williams Dailey O’Leary Craine & Love PC; Yates, Matthews & Associates PC OREGON WOMEN LAWYERS AdvanceSheet 2 SPRING 2004 Roberts-Deiz Awards Dinner continued from page 1 sion, emphasizing that it is “a profession, not a game or a sport or a fight to the death.” Judge Leeson said that women and like-minded men have always been at the fore- front of change, and she stated her hope that OWLS will be instrumental in making the changes to the profession that we profess to want to make. Judge Leeson also admonished The Honorable Susan Leeson (left) the members of the legal pro- and the Honorable Betty Roberts Top: Pamela Jacklin and Leonard Girard with fession, noting that the pub- Camilla Thurmond (center), one of their mentees.