Brad Avakian Professional Experience Willamette University 2019 Atkinson Graduate School of Management Portland, Oregon Assistant Professor Professor in Masters of Business Administration program teaching “Politics and Public Policy for Managers.” Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries 5/2008 – 1/2019 Portland, Oregon Commissioner Statewide elected official responsible for the state’s civil rights and wage enforcement, apprenticeship job training and technical assistance for employers. Despite statewide budget cuts, grew bureau’s $27 million budget; modernized enforcement divisions for a fairer system for all parties; led effort to return career education to Oregon’s public schools; achieved the state’s highest ever participation rate for people of color and twice the national average for women in construction apprenticeship programs. Oregon State Legislature Salem, Oregon Senator 1/2007 - 5/2008, Representative 1/2003 - 1/2007 Wrote and passed the Oregon Renewable Energy Act; created fund to support Oregon’s rural economy by passing the Agriculture and Community Water Act; passed legislation updating Oregon’s Bottle Bill and expanding the Clean Indoor Air Act; advanced civil rights by passing the Oregon Equality Act and Right to Workplace Leave for Victims of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Act. Law Office of Bradley P. Avakian, P.C. 5/1995 - 5/2006 Portland, Oregon Attorney Public and private sector practice in all aspects of civil rights, workers’ compensation and labor and employment law. Admitted to Oregon Bar, US District Court of Oregon, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, US Supreme Court. Francesconi, Busch and Avakian Portland, Oregon Partner 1/1995 - 5/1995, Associate Attorney 9/1990 - 12/1994 Public and private sector practice in all aspects of civil rights, workers’ compensation and labor and employment law. The United States District Court for the District of Oregon 1989 The Honorable William M. Dale Portland, Oregon Drafted opinions; researched and wrote memoranda; assisted at trials Northwestern School of Law 08/1988 - 09/1989 Portland, Oregon Teacher’s Assistant for Legal Writing, Reasoning and Research Department – Instructed students in research methods, statutory construction, analytical reasoning and legal writing. Parrott Creek Ranch 1983 -1987 Oregon City, Oregon Counselor and Supervisor, Residential Care Supervised staff of counselors at rural residential facility treating juvenile offenders and providing family counseling. Education Juris Doctor 1990 Bachelor of Science in Psychology 1984 Lewis and Clark Law School Oregon State University Portland, Oregon Corvallis, Oregon Awards/Special Recognitions Oregon Legislator of the Year, Oregon Special Districts Association, 2003 Nation’s top 50 Emerging Political Leaders, University of Virginia, Darden Graduate School of Business, 2005 Oregon Legislature’s Consensus Builder of the Year, Oregon League of Conservation Voters, 2007 Newsmaker of the Year, Daily Journal of Commerce, 2009 Drum Major for Justice Award, National Association of Black Law Enforcement Officials, 2011 Excellence to Children Award, Oregon School Psychologists Association, 2011 Outstanding Achievement in Technology, WebVisions, 2011 Equality Advocate Award, Basic Rights Oregon, 2012 Newsmaker of the Year, Daily Journal of Commerce, 2014 Neuberger Award for Leadership, 2016 Religious Freedom For All Award, NW Religious Freedom Association 2016 Professional and Civic Activities Washington County Public Affairs Forum, President, 2019-present Wayne Morse Scholars Board, University of Oregon 2015-2019 National Association of Government Labor Officials, Western Regional Chair, 2008-2010, 2017- 2018 Oregon Business Leadership Network, Co-chair, 2003-2008 NW Children’s Theater, Board member, 1998-2008 Washington County Chapter, Oregon League of Conservation Voters, Co-founder, Co-chair 1999-2005 Portland City Club, 1991-2003, Board of Governors, 2001-2002 Portland Chamber of Commerce, Community and Government Affairs Committee, 1996-1998 Oregon State Bar, Civil Rights Section, Executive Board 1996-1997, Chair Continuing Legal Education 1995-1996 South West Music School, President and founding board member, 1992-1998 Westside Family YMCA Board, Chair Chairman’s Roundtable, 1991-1995 .