News Releases

Labor & Employment Group Updates HR Professionals

Attorneys from Tonkon Torp’s Labor & Employment Practice Group presented their annual employment law seminar on May 16 for about 100 human resource professionals from client firms and other businesses in the Portland area.

Conable Provides Updates on RIAs at Northwest Securities Institute

Tonkon Torp litigator, Paul Conable, was a guest speaker at the 33rd annual Northwest Securities Institute in Portland on May 10. He and a regional officer from the SEC addressed the current state of Registered Investment Advisors.

Information Privacy Lawyers Caution Business Owners

Tatiana Perry and Ari Okano Lee presented a program about “Cross border issues related to information transfers” at the May 1 Speaker’s Corner at Portland’s Arlington Club. Perry and Lee are members of Tonkon Torp’s Information Privacy & Security Practice Group

Stephens Addresses Ethical Issues at OADC Seminar

Ken Stephens recently shared his perspective on ethical issues arising from representing business entities and their shareholders, directors, managers and other constituents. Ken participated in a panel discussion at the Spring Commercial Litigation Seminar hosted by Tonkon Torp for the Oregon Association of Defense Counsel.

Tonkon Torp Litigator Presents Information on Domain Name Disputes

Tonkon Torp litigator, Ryan Bledsoe, was a guest speaker at a May 1 brown bag lunch hosted by the Oregon State Bar’s Intellectual Property Section. His remarks were focused on helping practitioners to be aware of the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute Resolution Policy and the Cyberpiracy Prevention provisions of the Lanham Act.

Multnomah County Again Honors Tonkon Torp Attorney Max Miller

The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners and the Multnomah County Citizen Involvement Committee have honored Tonkon Torp attorney Max M. Miller, Jr. with a 2013 Multnomah County Volunteer Award for his service on the Regional Arts and Culture Council (RACC).

Senior Environmental Litigator Joins Tonkon Torp

Senior environmental lawyer and a former attorney for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), David Rabbino, has joined Tonkon Torp. The newest member of the firm’s broad-based and growing Environmental & Natural Resources Practice Group, Rabbino will focus on environmental and natural resources litigation.

Tonkon Torp Sponsors Photolucida's Portland Photo Month

In April, Tonkon Torp sponsored Photolucida's celebration of Portland Photo Month. Tonkon's sponsorship was organized by Anna Sortun, a Photolucida board member.

Tonkon Torp Donates to Peninsula Children's Center

Tonkon Torp made a donation to the Peninsula Children's Center. Marco Materazzi, a Peninsula board member, organized the donation.

Tonkon Torp Scholarship Awarded to 5 Lewis & Clark Law Students

Each year since 1987, at least one student at Lewis & Clark Law School has benefitted from a scholarship established by the firm in the name of founding partners Moe M. Tonkon and Frederick H. Torp. This year, the school’s Dean and Associate Dean selected five students for the honor.

Robyn Ridler Aoyagi Reelected to Oregon State Bar House of Delegates

Tonkon Torp litigator Robyn Ridler Aoyagi has been reelected for a second term as a Region 5 delegate to the Oregon State Bar's House of Delegates. Robyn has served as a Region 5 delegate since 2010.

Tonkon Torp Sponsors Parkinson's Resources of Oregon Benefit

Tonkon Torp was a sponsor at the April 26 Parkinson's Resources of Oregon (PRO) "Celebrate Hope" benefit auction. Tonkon's sponsorship was organized by Vicki Ballou, who has been on the PRO board of directors since 2011.

Tonkon Torp Sponsors Human Solutions Fundraiser

Tonkon Torp was a sponsor at Human Solutions Inc.'s (HSI) "Tonight's the Night" 25th Anniversary Gala and Auction, on April 26. Krista Hardwick, an HSI board member, organized Tonkon's involvement with the event.

Ken Stephens Sponsors Ektelon Racquetball Tournament of Champions

Ken Stephens was a sponsor at the Ektelon Racquetball Tournament of Champions, held April 25 through April 28 at the Multnomah Athletic Club. This is the MAC's return to the championship after hosting it through the 1980s and '90s, the height of racquetball's popularity.

Tonkon Torp Sponsors Classroom Law Project Event

Tonkon Torp was a table sponsor at the April 24 Legal Citizen of the Year dinner held by the Classroom Law Project (CLP). Paul Conable, a CLP board member, organized Tonkon's participation and attendance at the event.

Tonkon Torp Sponsors Basic Rights Oregon Lunch

Tonkon Torp was a table sponsor at Basic Rights Oregon's Oregonians Against Discrimination Business Leaders Luncheon on April 18. Kim Stafford and Tonkon's Diversity Task Force organized Tonkon's involvement with the event.

Tonkon Attorneys Attend FBA Annual Awards Lunch

Tonkon Torp was a table sponsor at the April 18 Federal Bar Association (FBA) Oregon Chapter Annual Awards Lunch. Chris Pallanch and Colin Love-Geiger, both FBA Oregon Chapter board members, organized Tonkon's attendance at the lunch.

Bob Carey Presents on HR Problems for PHRMA

Bob Carey was the featured speaker at an April 17 luncheon hosted by the Portland Human Resource Management Association (PHRMA). Bob's topic was "Tackling the Toughest HR Problems."

Tonkon Torp Sponsors OEN Angel Oregon Event

Tonkon Torp was a sponsor at the April 17 "Angel Oregon" event put on by the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN). For entrepreneurs, investors and networkers, OEN's Angel Oregon is where ideas are nurtured, new markets are discovered, and business connections are made. Tonkon participation with the event was organized by Jeff Woodcox, Board Secretary of OEN

Conway Offers Perspective at NW Bankruptcy Institute Meeting

Tonkon Torp bankruptcy attorney Timothy Conway was a panelist at the 25th annual NW Bankruptcy Institute meeting, held in Vancouver, Washington on April 12. The panel addressed the topic, “When Disaster Strikes in Chapter 11: Administrative Insolvency, Structured Dismissal and Other Issues of what to do when your case turns out different than expected.”

Tonkon Sponsors Newberg Rotary Auction

Tonkon Torp was a sponsor at the April 13 Newberg Rotary Red Carpet Auction. Vicki Ballou organized Tonkon's participation.

Tonkon Torp Sponsors Third Rail's The Aliens Production

Tonkon Torp was a production sponsor for Third Rail Repertory Theatre's production The Aliens, which ran from April 12 to May 5. Ava Schoen, a Third Rail board member, organized Tonkon's sponsorship of the play.

Tonkon Torp Leads 8th Annual Water Law Conference

Tonkon Torp water lawyers Peter Mohr and Janet Neuman are co-chairs and panel moderators for the 8th annual water law conference, “The Future of Water Supply & Management in the Pacific Northwest,” scheduled for April 17 at the World Trade Center in Portland.

Tonkon Torp Supports YWCA for Series of Events

Tonkon Torp supported the YWCA in a series of events relating to their 21st Annual Inspire Luncheon. On April 9, Tonkon hosted Fred Meyer executives and vendors for a dinner event on behalf of the YWCA. On April 10, Tonkon hosted the YWCA and featured Inspire speaker Professor Anita Hill for a reception with donors. Tonkon also sponsored a table at the Inspire luncheon itself. Darcy Norville, president of the board of directors at YWCA of Greater Portland, organized Tonkon's involvement in the events and attendance at the lunch.

Tonkon Torp Sponsors Table at First Citizen Lunch

Tonkon Torp sponsored a table at the April 10 First Citizen Award Luncheon hosted by the Portland Association of Metropolitan Realtors. The 2013 Portland First Citizen honoree was Jean DeMaster, Executive Director of Human Solutions Inc. (HSI). Ned Perry, a former board member at HSI, helped nominate Jean before leaving the board

Jeanette Schuster Moderates Conference Panel at American Bar Assn. Meeting

Tonkon Torp attorney Jeanette Schuster moderated a panel discussion at the American Bar Association’s (ABA) spring meeting of its Business Law Section in Washington, D.C. The panel discussed “Real Environmental Concerns in Real Property and Business Transactions.”

Tonkon Attorneys Offer Advice on Information Security in the Internet Age

Tonkon Torp attorneys, Tatiana Perry, Steve Wilker and Craig Foster are presenting a seminar on best practices and pitfalls of data collection and processing for many companies in the age of the Internet, social media and other technologies. The discussion will also touch upon do's and don'ts of cloud computing and data breach response.

LeRoux & Millender Address Tax Law Developments and Implications

Tonkon Torp tax attorneys Mark LeRoux and Michael Millender discussed recent developments in state tax laws at a March 14 meeting presented by the Oregon State Bar Taxation Section. Their remarks, titled “A Dash of SALT,” focused on recent developments in Oregon tax law and planning opportunities for business owners and individuals related to changes in Oregon tax law.

Griffith Helps De-mystify Tax Issues of Trusts and Estates

Tonkon Torp tax attorney Gwen Griffith gave a presentation on “Taxing Thoughts About Non-Taxable Estates” at a March 15 seminar on estate and trust administration, hosted by the Oregon Law Institute of Lewis & Clark Law School.

Kristin Bremer Moore Discusses Social Media Policies in the Workplace

Tonkon Torp attorney Kristin Bremer Moore was the keynote speaker at the March 19 meeting of the Institute of Management Accountants, Portland chapter. She discussed Social Media Policies in the Workplace, including how social media may and may not be used by an employer in employee hiring or firing decisions.

Tonkon Torp Hosts Securities Law Lunch

Tonkon Torp hosted a Securities Law lunch on March 21 with retired Chief Justice Paul De Muniz. Local securities law lawyers and Tonkon Torp lawyers attended the event, which was organized by Rick Martson and Jeff Cronn.

Janet Neuman Offers Perspective on “Water Wars”

Tonkon Torp water law attorney, Janet Neuman, was a featured panelist at a March 14 Vanderbilt Law School presentation on “Water Wars: Mediating Water Rights Disputes.” The presentation was hosted by the Vanderbilt Alternative Dispute Resolution Program.

IP Attorneys Offer Advice on Marketing and Branding

Tonkon Torp intellectual property attorneys Chris Erickson, Ari Okano Lee and Ryan Bledsoe are presenting a March 21 seminar on best practices for protecting trademarks and domain names, and the use of social media, publicity and keyword advertising for marketing and branding purposes.

Griffith Briefs Juvenile Justice Council on Tonkon’s CLiF Project

Tonkon Torp tax attorney, Gwen Griffith, gave a presentation at the invitation of the Juvenile Justice Council of Multnomah County on Tonkon Torp’s CLiF Project (Changing Lives Forever), a pro bono project providing legal assistance to low income individuals.

Norville Addresses Health Care Reform Issues

Darcy M. Norville was a panelist at a March 14 event hosted by Cascade Employers Association for its members. She spoke on the topic of health care reform.

18 Tonkon Torp Attorneys Named Leaders in Their Field by Peers and Clients

Eighteen Tonkon Torp attorneys are named leaders in their field for the 2013 edition of Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers for Business. The annual reference directory names leading Oregon lawyers in the seven practice areas identified below. The ranking is based on interviews with clients and professional peers who are asked to evaluate lawyers on technical legal ability, professional conduct and client service.

Owen Blank Featured Speaker at Sports Law Forum

Tonkon Torp attorney, Owen Blank, was a participating speaker at the 2013 Keller Forum on Sports Law, held March 8 at Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland. Blank participated in a panel discussion titled “The Booms and Busts of Endorsement Deals.” The panel explored sponsorship and endorsement issues as they relate to athletes, teams and sponsoring or endorsing businesses.

Tonkon Torp Litigator Presents Case Law Affecting Terrorism Detainees

Tonkon Torp litigator, Molly Honoré, was a presenter at a Continuing Legal Education program for the Oregon State Bar on the topic, “Guantanamo and Beyond: Oregon Lawyers Litigating the War on Terror.” She discussed major court cases affecting Guantanamo detainees.

Tonkon Torp Sponsors OWLS' Roberts-Deiz Dinner

Tonkon Torp was a Gold Sponsor of the March 8 annual Roberts-Deiz Awards Dinner, put on by Oregon Women Lawyers (OWLS). The OWLS mission is to ensure justice and equality by advancing women and minorities in the legal profession.

Tonkon Torp Sponsors Girls Inc. "Power of the Purse" Event

Tonkon Torp sponsored the March 8 Girls Inc. "Power of the Purse" fundraising event. Turid Owren, a Girls Inc. board member, organized the sponsorship. Girls Inc. works to inspire girls to be strong, smart, and bold.

Neuman Featured at Oregon Water Quality Conference

Tonkon Torp water law attorney, Janet Neuman, is a presenting speaker at the Oregon Water Law Conference hosted by the Environmental Law Education Center on March 8. Neuman will discuss the relationship between water quality and quantity, integrated water resource strategies in the West, and successful approaches to water planning.

Tonkon Torp Sponsors ACLU Foundation Dinner

Tonkon Torp was a "Justice Sponsor" at the March 2 Oregon Liberty Dinner, hosted by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Foundation. The ACLU of Oregon is a non-partisan organization dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of civil liberties and civil rights.

Tonkon Torp Sponsors Cedar Sinai Park Heartstrings Gala

Tonkon Torp was a "Pearl Sponsor" at the March 2 Heartstrings Gala put on by Cedar Sinai Park. Cedar Sinai Park is a nonprofit providing residential and community-based care to elders and adults with special needs. David Forman is a Cedar Sinai Park Foundation board member and helped organize Tonkon's participation with the gala.

Tonkon Torp Litigator Hosts Securities Law Discussion

Tonkon Torp litigator, William (Rick) Martson, Jr., joins Willamette University Law School professor Mike Eisenberg in a February 26 presentation on current federal and state securities law topics including SEC enforcement priorities, Oregon Supreme Court decisions and private equity investments in state pension funds. The lunch meeting is hosted by Tonkon Torp at the firm’s offices and will be attended by securities law practitioners from other Portland firms.

Tonkon Torp Raises Over $53,000 for Campaign for Equal Justice

Tonkon Torp once again was at the top of the list of large law firms whose attorneys and staff contributed to the Lawyers’ Campaign for Equal Justice (CEJ) annual fund drive. This year the firm raised $53,453 from a total of 81 donors.

Tonkon Torp Sponsors MBA Wintersmash

Tonkon Torp was a sponsor at the February 23 Wintersmash bowling event put on by the Multnomah Bar Association. Molly Honoré organized Tonkon's involvement with the event.

Lawyers Discuss Tax Planning for Family Held Businesses

Tonkon Torp tax attorneys Mark LeRoux and Michael Millender will discuss tax planning for closely held businesses at a March 1 seminar hosted by the Oregon Law Institute of Lewis & Clark Law School. They will cover tax strategies for entity formation and business expansion, employee incentives, and tax planning for the sale of a business.

Griffith Addresses Recent Tax Rulings

Tonkon Torp tax attorney, Gwen Griffith, was a recent presenter at a Mid-Valley Tax Forum luncheon program in Salem. Griffith, who chairs the firm’s Taxation Practice Group, gave a federal tax update on recent cases and rulings to an audience of Certified Public Accountants and tax attorneys. The Forum is associated with the Tax Section of the Oregon State Bar.

Tonkon Torp Sponsors Ride Connection 2013 Annual Gala

Tonkon Torp was a sponsor at the February 22 Ride Connection 2013 Annual Gala. Drew Hagedorn organized Tonkon's involvement at the event.

Tonkon Torp Litigator Presents at Government Law Event

Tonkon Torp litigator, Steven Wilker, is a guest speaker at an all-day conference on Government Law Issues on the Cutting Edge, hosted by the Oregon State Bar’s government law section on February 22nd at Salishan. Wilker will address the issue of government control of advertising and whether a public agency may discriminate in advertising it accepts or rejects based on content.

Tonkon Torp Hosts Catlin Gabel Alumni Professional Mixer

On February 21, Tonkon Torp hosted a mixer for alumni professionals of the Catlin Gabel School. Tonkon's involvement with the event was organized by Molly Honoré.

Tonkon Torp Sponsors All Hands Raised Event

Tonkon Torp was a sponsor at the February 21 All Hands Raised 18th Annual Portland Roast Festival, Drew Hagedorn led Tonkon's involvement at the event, and attended along with the other members of the Government Relations Practice Group.

Tonkon Torp Lawyers Earn Information Privacy Certification

Reflecting Tonkon Torp’s commitment to the rapidly emerging area of privacy law, attorneys Tatiana Perry and Craig A. Foster have joined colleague Ari Okano Lee in earning designation as a Certified Information Privacy Professional for the United States (CIPP/US), a certification offered by the International Association of Privacy Professionals.

Tonkon Torp Purchases 2013 Membership with Friends of Tryon Creek

Tonkon Torp purchased a 2013 business membership with the Friends of Tryon Creek (FOTC). The membership was initiated by Max Miller and the Environmental & Natural Resources Practice Group,

IP Attorneys Discuss How to Protect Copyrighted Material

Tonkon Torp intellectual property attorneys Vicki Ballou, Eric Beach and David Weiler are presenting a seminar to content creators regarding the ownership, use and licensing of copyrighted material.

Tonkon Torp Donates to Forest Park Conservancy

Tonkon Torp made a donation to the Forest Park Conservancy, where Ryan Bledsoe is on the board of directors. The Conservancy works to protect and foster the ecological health of Forest Park.

Corbett Gordon Joins Tonkon Torp’s L&E Practice

Corbett Gordon, one of the Pacific Northwest’s most respected labor and employment lawyers, has joined the growing labor and employment practice at Tonkon Torp LLP.

Kristin Bremer Moore and Andrea Schmidt Receive Pro Bono Award

The Coalition of Community Health Clinics has acknowledged the pro bono work of Kristin Bremer Moore and Andrea Schmidt. At its February board meeting, the organization presented “Safety Net Champion” Awards to both lawyers.

Neuman Discusses Oregon’s New Integrated Water Rights Strategy

Tonkon Torp’s Janet Neuman, recognized as one of the Pacific Northwest’s foremost water policy experts, will speak at the February 14 meeting of the Cascade chapter of the Northwest Environmental Business Council (NEBC).

Tonkon Torp Sponsors Jewish Business Network's Day of Hope

Tonkon Torp was a "gold" sponsor at the February 10 "Day of Hope" event held by the Jewish Business Network. David Forman and Kurt Ruttum attended the annual fundraising event.

Creps Updates Small Business Employers on Compliance Issues

Tonkon Torp labor and employment attorney Clay D. Creps is a featured speaker at a February 13 seminar on Small Business Employment Law Issues. Creps will speak about state and federal regulatory compliance thresholds for employers in Oregon and Washington.

Tonkon Torp Sponsors Oregon Law Students Public Interest Fund Auction

Tonkon Torp was a "public service" sponsor at the February 8 Oregon Law Students Public Interest Fund (OLSPIF) Auction. The OLSPIF is a non-profit run by and for the students of the University of Oregon School of Law.

Tonkon Torp Sponsors Lewis & Clark PILP Auction

Tonkon Torp sponsored Lewis & Clark Law School's February 8 Public Interest in Law Project (PILP) auction, which was held at the MAC Club. PILP is a student-run organization at Lewis & Clark Law School that was founded in 1990.

Tonkon Torp Sponsors OWLS Networking Event

Tonkon Torp was a sponsor at the February 7 Oregon Women Lawyers (OWLS) networking event with the Oregon Society of CPAs and Oregon Bankers Association.

Tonkon Torp Purchases 2013 Membership with the Portland Art Museum

Tonkon Torp purchased a 2013 business membership with the Portland Art Museum. The membership comes with four reusable passes to the museum, available for use by Tonkon staff and attorneys.

Appellate Tips & Traps for Trial Lawyers

In a 2009 CLE presentation, updated January 2013, Robyn Ridler Aoyagi offers advice to trial lawyers in appellate court.

Tonkon Torp Supports Small Business Legal Clinic Dinner

Mike Morgan, Drew Hagedorn, and Peter Mohr attended the January 29 Small Business Legal Clinic fundraiser dinner hosted by Oregon State Senator Betsy Johnson.

Tonkon Represents at OLIO Employer Forum

Vanessa Gebbie and Marti McCausland attended the OSB's Opportunities for Law in Oregon (OLIO) employer forum on behalf of the firm's Diversity Task Force.

Intellectual Property Practice Group Hosts First in Series of Breakfast Briefings

On January 17, Tonkon Torp's Intellectual Property Practice Group held the first in a series of four breakfast briefings. This first briefing covered the topic of "Idea Protection."

Tax Attorney Griffith Briefs CPAs on Oregon Tax Law Developments

Tonkon Torp tax and estate planning attorney Gwendolyn Griffith was a guest speaker at the January 7 Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants State & Local Tax Conference. She presented information on recent Oregon Tax Court cases and other tax law developments.

Aoyagi Elected Secretary of OSB’s Appellate Practice Section Executive Committee

Tonkon Torp litigator Robyn Ridler Aoyagi has been elected to serve as Secretary of the Oregon State Bar’s Appellate Practice Section Executive Committee, effective January 1, 2013. She has served on the Executive Committee since 2011.

Chris Erickson Joins Oregon Sports Authority Board

Tonkon Torp attorney, Chris Erickson, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Oregon Sports Authority.

Skerritt Appointed to U.S. Supreme Court Historical Society

Tonkon Torp partner Daniel H. Skerritt has been appointed Oregon State Membership Chair for the U.S. Supreme Court Historical Society. Skerritt practices in the firm's Litigation Department, where he has achieved some of Oregon's largest awards and settlements in matters ranging from securities and corporate governance to energy and general business issues. He was the 2010 - 2012 state chair of the American College of Trial Lawyers.

Mohr Elected to Oregon State Parks Foundation Board

Tonkon Torp water and environmental lawyer Peter Mohr has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Oregon State Parks Foundation.

Tonkon Torp Elects Two New Partners

Tonkon Torp LLP has elected Inga Deckert and Jeffrey Woodcox to the partnership, effective January 1, 2013. Deckert has been a member of the firm’s Government Relations & Public Policy Practice Group since 2007. She represents clients before the Oregon Legislature and Executive Branch agencies. Woodcox is a business attorney who advises clients on acquiring and disposing of businesses and assets, securities compliance and raising capital through private placements of equity and debt.

Tonkon Torp Again Named Among Oregon’s Most Admired Professional Service Firms

Tonkon Torp has again been recognized as one of Oregon’s most admired professional services firms in The Portland Business Journal’s 2012 “Most Admired Companies” survey.

Tonkon Torp Attorney Briefs Accountants on Recent Federal Tax Rulings

Tonkon Torp tax and estate planning attorney Gwendolyn Griffith spoke at the 2012 Northwest Federal Tax Conference sponsored by the Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants. The title of her talk was, "Recent Cases and Rulings in Federal Tax."

Litigator Rick Martson Shares His Expertise With Young Trial Lawyers

Trial lawyers looking to hone their skills will learn from seasoned litigator William (Rick) Martson, Jr. about the do’s and don’ts of opening statements, at an upcoming continuing legal education program. Martson is one of the speakers at the Defense Practice Academy sponsored by the Oregon Association of Defense Counsel. The day-long event, scheduled for November 29 at the Tonkon Torp offices, will feature judges and trial lawyers who will share the nuts and bolts and the basic skills needed for trial.

Tonkon Torp Lawyers Present CLE on Structuring Joint Ventures

Tonkon Torp attorneys Justin Denton and Steven Olson recently presented a continuing legal education seminar on how to structure strategic joint ventures from the perspective of a business attorney and a litigator.

Anna Sortun Named Up and Coming Lawyer for 2012

Tonkon Torp litigator Anna Sortun has been named a 2012 Up & Coming Lawyer honoree by the Portland Daily Journal of Commerce. She is among a select group of 20 young lawyers recognized by a judging panel comprised of leaders from Oregon's legal community.

Greenman Offers Tips for Sales of Private Companies

At a recent event for owners of privately held companies, Tonkon Torp business lawyer Ronald L. Greenman discussed the importance of planning before and after the sale of a business.

U.S. News "Best Law Firms" Ranks Tonkon Torp Nationally in Six Practice Areas

U.S. News & World Report-Best Lawyers has released its 2012-2013 edition of the "Best Law Firms" publication and has awarded Portland's Tonkon Torp LLP national ranking for six practice areas and Portland metropolitan area ranking for 38 of its practice areas.

Al Kennedy Speaks at Two Professional Events on Bankruptcy Issues

Tonkon Torp bankruptcy attorney Albert Kennedy was a panelist at two recent professional conferences.

Tonkon Torp Lawyers Tapped for "Best of CLE" Conference Presenters

Attorneys Craig Foster, Andrea Schmidt and Michael Millender have been selected to present seminars at the annual "Best of CLE" conference for continuing legal education in Portland.

Tonkon's Delano Discusses Environmental Benefits of B-Corps

Tonkon Torp attorney Duncan Delano recently spoke on the topic of B-Corporations for the Sustainability Leadership Program at the University of Oregon.

Tonkon Torp Attorney Discusses Social Media Ethics at Conference

Blerina Kotori will participate on a panel discussion at the Oregon Law Institute's 25th annual continuing legal education seminar on ethics, at the Oregon Convention Center on November 2.

Tonkon Torp Lawyer Discusses Water Infrastructure Funding

Tonkon Torp water and environmental lawyer Peter Mohr presented insights about federal funding of public water infrastructure at an October 16 seminar on public/private partnerships in Oregon. Mohr focused particularly on the inadequacy of current federal funding mechanisms, the numerous bills currently before the 112th Congress that seek to address these issues, and the chances of these proposals actually becoming law.

Cronn Discusses Transaction Hurdles at Business Owner Event

Tonkon Torp business lawyer Jeff Cronn will discuss with a group of business owners the legal hurdles that can arise as a company is being prepared for sale. The November 1 event at the Multnomah Athletic Club is sponsored by U.S. Bank for its commercial banking and wealth management clients. Cronn will present his top ideas for owners to reduce transactional friction in order to accelerate and optimize the results of their business sales.

Tonkon Torp's Bremer Provides Updates on ADA and Family Medical Leave

Tonkon Torp business attorney Kristin Bremer is a presenter at the upcoming 4th Annual Labor & Employment Law Seminar at the World Trade Center.

Tonkon Torp's Bob Carey Elected to Human Resources Board

Tonkon Torp attorney Robert L. Carey has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Portland Human Resource Management Association (PHRMA), and he will serve as the board's General Counsel.

Kotori Speaks on Fundamentals of Sexual Harassment Law

Tonkon Torp attorney Blerina Kotori recently presented information about “Sexual Harassment from a Management Perspective” at Lewis & Clark Law School.

Three New Associates Join Tonkon Torp

Tonkon Torp LLP has hired Claire E. Brown, Molly Honoré and Matthew Joseph as associates in the firm. Claire E. Brown joins the firm’s Business Department. A 2012 graduate of Vanderbilt University, she earned a law degree and an MBA, with a concentration in finance. Molly Honoré is a member of Tonkon Torp’s Litigation Department. She graduated summa cum laude from Lewis & Clark Law School in 2012 with a certificate in business law. Matthew Joseph also has joined Tonkon Torp’s Business Department following his 2012 graduation from Lewis & Clark Law School.

Tonkon Torp Attorney Ken Stephens to Teach in Latvia This Fall

In October, Tonkon Torp corporate attorney Ken Stephens will join Professor Antons Petrovskis in teaching the international business law course at the University of Latvia in Riga, Latvia. Stephens’ appointment was arranged by the Center for International Legal Studies (CILS) in Salzburg, Austria. CILS annually arranges for up to 80 senior lawyers from common law countries to serve as visiting professors at institutions in Eastern Europe and the former republics of the Soviet Union.

Tonkon Torp Lawyer Appointed to Metro Committee

The Metro Council has appointed Tonkon Torp water and environmental lawyer Peter Mohr to the Natural Areas Program Oversight Committee which monitors Metro’s use of bond funds made available for property acquisitions under its Natural Areas Program. Committee members are asked to share their professional experience and perspective to ensure that bond measure expenditures are effective and efficient.

Five Tonkon Torp Attorneys Earn Designation as Portland Lawyers of the Year in Their Practice Specialties

Best Lawyers in America 2013 has named five attorneys from Tonkon Torp as Portland Lawyer of the Year for their particular specialties. Only a single lawyer in each specialty in each community is honored as the Lawyer of the Year by the peer review survey. Named Portland’s Lawyer of the Year for their practice areas are: Sherrill A. Corbett, Corporate Compliance Law; Mark F. LeRoux, Tax Law; Janet Neuman, Water Law; Thomas P. Palmer, Securities Regulation; and Kenneth D. Stephens, Banking and Finance Law.

Al Kennedy Offers Perspective on Sunwest Management Bankruptcy at Oregon State Bar Event

Tonkon Torp bankruptcy attorney Albert Kennedy was one of a number of panelists at a September 19 Oregon State Bar continuing legal education event focused on one of Oregon's most complex bankruptcy cases.

Tonkon Torp Attorney Discusses Affordable Care Act Implications for Businesses

On September 18th and 28th, Tonkon Torp employee benefits attorney Darcy Norville and Tompkins Benefit Group consultant Deborah Tompkins will offer business owners and human resource directors their perspectives on what the Affordable Care Act means for businesses following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling earlier this summer.

Tonkon Torp's Herzog Appointed to WSU Foundation Board

Tonkon Torp attorney Theodore (Ted) Herzog has been appointed to the Washington State University Foundation board of trustees. Herzog chairs the firm's Real Estate and Land Use Practice Group. He represents local, regional and national property owners, tenants and developers in a wide range of commercial transactions including acquisitions, sales, leasing, financing and project development.

Tonkon Torp Litigator Explores Internet Law Issues

Tonkon Torp litigator Steven Wilker presents a Continuing Legal Education seminar on new developments in Internet law this week in Portland. The seminar is part of the Oregon State Bar's ongoing professional development series.

Tonkon Torp Attorney Presents JOBS Act information for companies interested in Raising Capital

On September 19, Tonkon Torp corporate attorney Tom Palmer will discuss the 2012 JOBS Act (Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act) and offer practical guidelines on how small businesses may be able use the Act to raise capital.

Tonkon Torp Labor & Employment Lawyer Contributes to Award-Winning Legal Education Book

Tonkon Torp labor and employment attorney Clay Creps authored a chapter on independent contractors in the 2011 edition of "Labor and Employment Law: Private Sector".

Tonkon Torp Wins Top Litigation Honors - Four of Firm's Attorneys Again Identified as Oregon Litigation Stars

Tonkon Torp’s litigation law practice has once again been honored by clients and peers, this time in Benchmark Litigation, the Guide to America’s Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys, 2013. Four of the firm’s attorneys are singled out as local litigation stars in Oregon: Don H. Marmaduke, William F. Martson, Jr., Daniel H. Skerritt and Jon P. Stride.

Gordon Presents Board Development Training

Labor and employment attorney Corbett Gordon recently conducted a board development training seminar for the Regional Emergency Care Councils of Washington State. Gordon has over three decades of experience representing public and private sector employers in a range of labor and employment law matters.

Best Lawyers in America® Names 50 Tonkon Torp Attorneys to 2013 List

Lawyers from Tonkon Torp LLP continue to earn the high regard and professional respect of their peers and litigation adversaries. This year, 50 Tonkon Torp lawyers - well more than half of the firm's partners - were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2013.

Tonkon Torp Attorney Presents Wage and Hour Seminar

Tonkon Torp attorney Clay Creps recently presented a seminar on wage and hour issues to the Rogue Valley Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in Medford. Creps' presentation included insights on Department of Labor audits, exemptions and the use of independent contractors. He has been invited to return to present a seminar on overtime issues.

Shaun Jillions Joins Law Firm; Retains Relationship with OAR

Shaun Jillions, Vice President of Public Policy for the Oregon Association of Realtors (OAR), has joined the Government Relations & Public Policy Practice at Portland, Oregon law firm Tonkon Torp. Jillions will continue to serve as chief government affairs specialist for the OAR, which represents more than 13,000 Oregon Realtors. The association has signed on as a Tonkon Torp client.

Tonkon Torp Attorneys Present at Greater Portland Compliance Association Meeting

Tonkon Torp attorneys Tatiana Perry, Ari Okano Lee and Blerina Kotori are presenting speakers at a July 26 meeting of the Greater Portland Compliance Association (GPCA). They will discuss the latest compliance issues regarding use of social media. Perry, Lee and Kotori are members of Tonkon Torp's newly formed Information Privacy & Security practice group, which helps businesses understand and comply with emerging laws and industry standards regulating the collection, use, sharing, protection and proper disposal of personal data.

Twenty Tonkon Torp Attorneys Named to 2012 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Twenty attorneys at Tonkon Torp LLP have been named to the national 2012 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, including two senior partners who are recognized on the Oregon Top 50 list, lawyers rated most highly by their peers statewide.

New Tonkon Torp Practice Helps Businesses Meet Their Data and Privacy Protection Responsibilities

Tonkon Torp has launched an Information Privacy & Security practice group to advise businesses on the proper and practical management of sensitive data. Technical innovations that allow personal information to be collected and processed online have increased the need for businesses of all types to carefully manage and secure large amounts of customer and employee data.

Tonkon Torp's Keeney Appointed to La Salle High School Board

Tonkon Torp attorney Jeff Keeney has been appointed to the foundation board of La Salle Catholic College Preparatory school.

Tonkon Torp Lawyer Appointed to Oregon Chapter of Federal Bar Association Board

Tonkon Torp attorney Christopher Pallanch has joined the board of directors of the Oregon Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.

Tonkon Torp Attorneys Explain Oregon's Newest Real Estate Deed

Tonkon Torp estate planning and real estate lawyers Jackson Lewis and Kimberlee Stafford will explain Oregon's new Transfer on Death (TOD) deed at a July 12 meeting of the Rotary Club of East Portland. Effective January 1, 2012, the law allows a real property owner to record a TOD deed at any time during his or her lifetime and to designate beneficiaries in the deed, possibly eliminating the need for probate following the death of the property owner.

Tonkon Torp Continues Building Top Immigration Law Practice Group

The Immigration Practice Group recently added Melany Savitt to its team and the group earned top tier ranking (Band 1) for the third year in a row by Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers for Business, 2012. Turid Owren and colleague Alan C. Perkins were named leaders in their field.

Tonkon Torp Litigation Practice Earns Highest Rating from Chambers USA

The Litigation Practice at Tonkon Torp has earned top tier ranking in the newly released Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, 2012 edition. Rankings are based on thousands of peer reviews, client assessments and other data.

Kotori Discusses Issues Regarding HIPAA Privacy Rule Violations

Tonkon Torp attorney Blerina Kotori will coach business lawyers on non-litigation aspects of the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) that affects covered entities, such as employers.

Tonkon Torp Labor & Employment Lawyers Write Legal Education Materials for Other Attorneys

Tonkon Torp's Labor & Employment Practice Group recently wrote four chapters for the Practical Law Company, a legal publishing firm that provides online content for practicing business attorneys. The company taps lawyers with significant practice experience to author chapters covering a wide range of legal matters.

Palmer Discusses Key Issues for Directors

Tonkon Torp corporate attorney Thomas P. Palmer participated last week on a panel discussing Key Issues in 2012 for Public and Private Company Directors.

Neuman Identifies States With Best Water Plans

An article by Tonkon Torp water lawyer Janet Neuman appears in the May 15 issue of The Water Report, a newsletter covering water rights and water quality in the western United States.

Tonkon Torp Water Law Attorney Shares Expertise with Oregon Governments

Tonkon Torp water law attorney Peter Mohr recently toured Oregon to share his knowledge and perspective about the state's water laws and future water resource challenges.

Tonkon Torp Attorney on Future Energy Conference Panel

Tonkon Torp energy and land use attorney David Petersen recently participated on a panel at the Future Energy Conference in Portland. The panel discussed how to build local acceptance for renewable energy projects, including strategies and tools for working with local community groups and stakeholders.

Tonkon Torp Litigator Gives Advice on Using Experts

The Oregon Association of Defense Counsel has invited Tonkon Torp litigator Daniel Skerritt to participate on a panel discussion entitled "Making the Most of Your Expert." The panel will cover how to choose experts to support a case and how to prprepare them to effectively present their findings in reports, deposition and trial testimony. The May 10 event will be held at the Tonkon Torp offices.

Tonkon Torp's Hardwick Elected to Human Solutions Board

Tonkon Torp labor and employment attorney Krista Hardwick has been elected to a three- year term on the board of Human Solutions. Hardwick is a member of Tonkon Torp's Labor & Employment Practice Group. Her practice is focused on defense of employers against wage and hour, discrimination, harassment and other employment-related claims.

Sunwest Management Bankruptcy Case is Topic of Forum Discussion

Tonkon Torp bankruptcy attorney Albert N. Kennedy shared his experience and perspective about one of Oregon's biggest and most complex bankruptcy cases at a March 16, 2012 event hosted by Lewis & Clark Law School. The event featured Kennedy and other key individuals who were involved in resolving the Sunwest Management bankruptcy and subsequent $1.2 billion sale to Blackstone Real Estate Advisors in 2010.

Tonkon Torp's Ballou Elected to Parkinson's Board Exec Committee

Tonkon Torp attorney Vicki A. Ballou has been elected to the executive committee of the Board of Parkinson's Resources of Oregon. She has served on the board for a year. A member of Tonkon Torp's Intellectual Property Practice Group, Ballou specializes in intellectual property licensing, particularly open source code issues. She works with both technology and traditional manufacturing companies.

Tonkon Torp Water Lawyers Lead Regional Symposium on Future Water Supply & Management

Congressman Earl Blumenauer will be the keynote speaker at a March 15 regional water symposium in Portland co-chaired by Tonkon Torp attorneys Peter Mohr and Janet Neuman. The day-long event, The Future of Water Supply in the Pacific Northwest: Investment Challenges and Opportunities, will explore supply side and management challenges facing the region's water providers, as well as various infrastructure funding options in the face of declining federal and state assistance.

Tonkon Torp Attorney Discusses Business Succession Planning

Tonkon Torp tax and estate planning attorney Gwendolyn Griffith presented at the National Advisors Conference in Key Biscayne, Florida, sponsored by M Financial. Griffith's remarks covered the issues associated with business succession planning described in her recent book, Family Wealth Transition Planning (Wiley, 2009). This guidebook for families and advisors takes a systems approach to planning for wealth transition.

Tonkon Torp Attorney to Discuss Income Tax Aspects of Trusts & Estates

Tonkon Torp tax and estate planning attorney Gwendolyn Griffith offers "Taxing Thoughts About Non-taxable Estates" at a March 16, 2012 seminar on the ABCs of Estate Administration.

Jon Stride Honored for Leadership in Law

Tonkon Torp litigator Jon Stride has been selected by the Portland Daily Journal of Commerce as a finalist for its Leadership in Law award. The award recognizes individuals whose leadership in the legal profession and the community has made a positive impact on Oregon.

Tonkon Torp Attorneys Discuss State Taxation Issues for Online Businesses

Tonkon Torp tax attorneys Mark LeRoux and Michael Millender will discuss state tax liability issues in the age of e-commerce at a March 2 seminar on legal issues in running a business online.

Tonkon Torp's Perry Joins Portland YouthBuilders Board

Tonkon Torp litigator Edwin (Ned) Perry has been elected to a three-year term on the board of Portland YouthBuilders. He has provided pro bono counsel to the organization for more than a decade. Founded in 1995, Portland YouthBuilders is a non-profit organization committed to providing long term support for low income youth.

20 Tonkon Torp Attorneys Named Leaders in Their Field by Chambers USA

Twenty Tonkon Torp attorneys - roughly a third of the partners in the firm - have been named leaders in their field for the 2012 edition of Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers for Business.

Tonkon Torp's Okano Re-elected to OMLA Board

Tonkon Torp business attorney Ari Okano has been re-elected to the board of the Oregon Minority Lawyers Association. She has served on the board since 2009. The Lake Oswego native is a member of Tonkon Torp's Business and Intellectual Property practice groups, where she helps companies with acquisitions and divestitures, drafting and negotiating contracts, compliance with information security and privacy regulations, and registering their trademarks, service marks and copyrights.

Tonkon Torp's Delano Elected to OAEP Board

Tonkon Torp attorney Duncan B. Delano has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Oregon Association of Environmental Professionals. A member of Tonkon Torp's Environmental & Natural Resources Practice Group, Delano earned his J.D. in 2010 from Lewis & Clark Law School, where he was symposium editor of the Environmental Law Review and a research assistant on the International Environmental Law Project. His background also includes experience as a research assistant for the Natural Resources Defense Council.

Tonkon Torp's Mark Cushing Elected to PNCA Board

Tonkon Torp partner Mark Cushing has been elected to a three-year term on the Board of Governors of the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA).

Tonkon Torp Honored for Campaign for Equal Justice Contributions

Attorneys at Tonkon Torp were honored recently for their outstanding support of the Lawyer's Campaign for Equal Justice (CEJ). The firm posted the largest dollar increase in giving over last year's campaign in the Large Firm category.

Tonkon Torp Attorney Explains Role of Forensic Expert in Litigation to PSU Accounting Students

Tonkon Torp litigator Caroline Harris Crowne was a guest lecturer on the topic of forensic accounting at a Portland State University School of Business Administration accounting class this week.

Tonkon Torp Names New Co-Chairs of Litigation Department

Paul Conable and Steven Olson have been appointed co-chairs of the Tonkon Torp Litigation Department.

Tonkon Torp Attorneys Address Intellectual Property Challenges in the Era of Social Media and Internet-based Piracy

Tonkon Torp attorneys Chris Erickson and Christine Uri are featured speakers at a February 3 Oregon State Bar seminar on recent changes in intellectual property law. They will speak on the topic of protecting trademarks and brands in the era of proliferating social media platforms and internet-based piracy.

Tonkon Torp's Bremer Elected to PICA Board

Tonkon Torp business attorney Kristin Bremer has been elected to a three-year term on the Board of Trustees for the Portland Institute for Contemporary Art (PICA).

Lewis Briefs Closely Held Business Owners on Realizing Hidden Value

Tonkon Torp attorney Jackson Lewis is one of a featured panel of legal, tax and business valuation experts who are presenting a January 18 seminar on how to unlock the value hidden within a closely-held business.

Wilker at Portland City Club on Friday to Address Supreme Court Decision on Campaign Spending

Tonkon Torp attorney Steven M. Wilker is a featured speaker at the January 20, 2012 meeting of the City Club of Portland.

Supreme Court Selects Tonkon Torp Attorney for Oregon State Bar Disciplinary Board

The Oregon Supreme Court has appointed Frank J. Weiss to a three year term on the Oregon State Bar Disciplinary Board.

Tonkon Torp Litigator Named to Board of Oregon Association of Defense Counsel

Tonkon Torp litigator Jon P. Stride has been elected to a three-year term on the board of the Oregon Association of Defense Counsel, effective January 1, 2012. Stride has practiced in Tonkon Torp's Litigation Department since he joined the firm in 1990.

Marco Materazzi Named to Oregon State Bar Executive Committee, Securities Section

Tonkon Torp business attorney Marco Materazzi has been elected to a two-year term on the Oregon State Bar Executive Committee, Securities Section. The appointment is effective January 1, 2012.

Tonkon Torp Recognized for Promoting Diversity in Legal Profession

Tonkon Torp was an active participant in the recent Convocation on Equality hosted by the Oregon State Bar Diversity Section. The firm and its Diversity Task Force was a sponsor of the event, and Jon Stride was a panelist, speaking on the importance of advancement and promotion in creating an inclusive organization.

Tonkon Torp Earns Prominent Place on List of Oregon's Most Admired Professional Service Firms

Tonkon Torp has again been recognized as one of Oregon's most admired organizations. The firm ranked 5th among professional services firms in The Portland Business Journal's 2011 "Most Admired Companies" survey.

Tonkon Torp Announces New Partners

Tonkon Torp LLP has elected Drew Hagedorn and Michael Millender to the partnership, effective January 1, 2012.

Animal Policy Group Tackles Complex Issues Related to Animal Welfare, Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health

Long-time political strategist and Tonkon Torp attorney Mark Cushing has formed the Animal Policy Group at Tonkon Torp, with offices in Portland, Oregon and Washington, D.C.

Tonkon Torp Litigator Presents Continuing Legal Education Seminar on Conflicts of Interest

Tonkon Torp litigator Frank J. Weiss was a recent presenter at a National Business Institute seminar on Legal Ethics: Solutions to the Most Common Problems. Weiss spoke on the topic of Identifying and Avoiding Conflicts of Interest.

Tonkon Torp Attorneys Offer Intellectual Property Tips to Entrepreneurs

Attorneys from Tonkon Torp's Intellectual Property Practice Group have created a primer to help entrepreneurs avoid potential IP liability issues.

Tonkon Torp's Lewis Elected President of Local Theater Board

Tonkon Torp business attorney Jackson Lewis has been elected president of the board of directors of the Broadway Rose Theater Company for a three-year term. Lewis has served on the board since 2004.

Tonkon Torp Energy Lawyer Elected to Solar Oregon Board

Tonkon Torp energy and land use attorney David Petersen has been elected to a three-year term on the board of Solar Oregon.

Tonkon Torp Lawyers Honored for Work on Behalf of Youth

Attorneys from one of Portland's most prominent business law firms were honored recently for their pro bono work to protect the legal rights of a special population of Oregon youth and their families.

Tonkon Torp Lawyer Joins Peninsula Children's Center Board

Tonkon Torp business attorney Marco Materazzi has been elected to the board of the Peninsula Children's Center.

New Associate Joins Tonkon Torp

Duncan B. Delano has joined Tonkon Torp LLP as a new associate in the Business Department. His focus will be on natural resource and environmental issues.

Kotori to Discuss HIPAA Issues

Tonkon Torp attorney Blerina Kotori will discuss current HIPAA requirements for members of Lewis & Clark Law School's Employment Law Society. The November 7, 2011 presentation is on the campus.

U.S. News "Best Law Firms" Ranks Tonkon Torp Nationally in Five Practice Areas

Tonkon Torp has long had a reputation for high caliber work as a business and complex commercial litigation firm. Today U.S. News & World Report-Best Lawyers released its 2011-2012 edition of the "Best Law Firms" publication and ranked Tonkon Torp nationally in five practice areas.

Tonkon Torp Transaction Expert Shares Perspective on Current M&A Climate

Tonkon Torp business attorney Jeff Cronn is one of three experts who will discuss trends in the mergers & acquisitions business environment at an upcoming continuing legal education event hosted by the Multnomah Bar Association.

Tonkon Torp Labor & Employment Expert Discusses E-Discovery

E-Discovery is the topic of a presentation by Tonkon Torp attorney Blerina Kotori on November 10 for the Multnomah Bar Association.

Tonkon Torp Lawyer Elected to Board of Le Monde Immersion School

Tonkon Torp attorney Shouka Rezvani has been elected to the board of the Le Monde Immersion, a new French language nonprofit seeking public charter school status in the Portland Public School District.

Tonkon Torp Attorneys Named 2012 Portland Lawyer of the Year in Three Practice Specialties

Best Lawyers' 2012 Lawyers of the Year has named three partners from Tonkon Torp LLP as Portland Best Lawyer of the Year for their particular specialties.

Tonkon Attorneys Offer Advice at National Church Administration Day Event

Tonkon Torp attorneys Krista Hardwick and Colin Love-Geiger are presenting a seminar to help church administrators work effectively with their most valuable assets - employees and volunteers in their church communities.

Griffith Highlights Current Tax Issues

Tonkon Torp tax attorney Gwendolyn Griffith offers perspective on current tax issues at an upcoming Oregon State Bar continuing legal education seminar.

Tonkon Torp Attorney Honored for Advocacy Work in Immigration

Tonkon Torp business immigration attorney Turid L. Owren is being honored for excellence in advocacy in her advancement of the practice of immigration law. The Oregon Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) will present Owren with the 2011 Gerald H. Robinson Excellence in Advocacy Award at its Oregon Immigrant Achievement Awards event on October 14.

Tonkon Torp Lawyers Honored for Sunwest Turnaround

Tonkon Torp attorneys Albert N. Kennedy and Kenneth D. Stephens will be honored later this month for their work on the turnaround of Sunwest Management Inc., the Salem, Oregon-based company that was at one time the fourth largest senior housing operator in the United States.

Water Law Expert Janet Neuman Keynotes Water Law Symposium

Lewis & Clark Law School is hosting a 21st Century Water Law Symposium on October 7 in honor of Tonkon Torp attorney Janet Neuman and Professor Jim Huffman.

Skerritt Reappointed to Lead Oregon Trial Lawyers Group

Tonkon Torp litigator Daniel H. Skerritt has been reappointed to chair the Oregon chapter of the American College of Trial Lawyers for a second year.

Tonkon Torp Lawyers Offer Intellectual Property Tips to Entrepreneurs

Attorneys from Tonkon Torp's Intellectual Property Practice Group have created a primer to help entrepreneurs avoid potential IP liability issues.

Tonkon Torp Lawyer to Speak at Go Green 2011 Sustainability Conference

Max M. Miller, Jr., Tonkon Torp environmental attorney, is among the expert panelists speaking at GoGreen Portland, a full-day conference on sustainability scheduled for October 4, 2011 at the Gerding Theater in Portland.

Trade Secret Law Subject of Presentation for Young Lawyers

Tonkon Torp attorneys David Aman and Jon Stride spoke about "Basics of Trade Secret Law" on September 22 as part of a Continuing Legal Education series on intellectual property law hosted by the Multnomah Bar Association Young Lawyers Section.

Best Lawyers in America® Names 40 Tonkon Torp Attorneys to 2012 List

40 Tonkon Torp lawyers representing 64 percent of the firm's partners were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012.

Tonkon Torp Lawyer Appointed to Federal Bar Association Board

Tonkon Torp attorney Colin Love-Geiger has joined the board of directors of the Federal Bar Association, Oregon Chapter.

Tonkon Torp Attorney Writes Comprehensive Book on Oregon Water Law

Tonkon Torp attorney Janet Neuman, considered one of the foremost water policy experts in the Pacific Northwest, has written a new book that details the law of water and water rights in Oregon.

Tonkon Torp's Norville to Chair Multnomah Bar's Group Insurance Committee

Tonkon Torp partner Darcy M. Norville has been appointed to chair the Multnomah Bar Association's Group Insurance Committee.

Tonkon Torp Litigator Appointed to Multnomah Bar's Professionalism Committee

Tonkon Torp litigator Frank J. Weiss has been appointed to serve a three-year term on the Multnomah Bar Association's Professionalism Committee.

Tonkon Torp Litigator to Serve on Judicial Screening Committee

Tonkon Torp litigatorJon P. Stride has been appointed to a three-year term on the Multnomah Bar Association's Judicial Screening Committee.

Tonkon Torp Tax Attorney Authors Federal Income Tax Book

Gwendolyn Griffith, chair of the Tax and Employee Benefits Practice Group at Tonkon Torp, has written a new law student study guide, Basic Federal Income Tax, 4th edition.

Kennedy presents CLE on Bankruptcy Valuation Strategies

Tonkon Torp attorney Albert N. Kennedy will be co-presenter of a Continuing Legal Education seminar on "Strategies for Valuation in Bankruptcy" later this month in Bend, Oregon.

Tonkon Torp Lawyer Elected to Forest Park Conservancy's Board

The Forest Park Conservancy's board of directors elected Tonkon Torp attorney Ryan Bledsoe to join the nonprofit's board.

Palmer Moderates Panel Discussion of Corporate Issues Related to IT

Tonkon Torp attorney Tom Palmer will moderate a panel discussion on "Oversight of Information Security Risks: Considerations for Directors" at a September 13 event hosted by the Northwest Chapter of the National Association of Corporate Directors--Portland (NACD).

Tonkon Torp Litigator Tapped for Court Liaison Committee

Jeanne Chamberlain, litigation partner at Tonkon Torp LLP, has been appointed to a three-year term on the Multnomah Bar Association's Court Liaison Committee.

19 Tonkon Torp Attorneys Named to 2011 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Nineteen attorneys at Tonkon Torp LLP have been named to the national 2011 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

Four of Firm's Attorneys Identified as Oregon "Litigation Stars"

Tonkon Torp has again been named a recommended firm in the 5th edition of Benchmark Litigation, the Guide to America's Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys.

Tonkon Torp Remembers Senator Hatfield

Tonkon Torp extends its condolences to the family of Senator Mark O. Hatfield. One of Oregon's most respected statesmen in every sense of the word, Senator Hatfield demonstrated intelligent, principled thinking on a myriad of issues affecting Oregonians, the nation and the world. His leadership skills brought people together around shared values regardless of political party.

Tonkon Torp Lawyer Honored by City Club

The City Club of Portland has named Tonkon Torp litigator Caroline Harris Crowne a Member of the Year for 2011. The award recognizes outstanding overall contribution to City Club.

Tonkon Torp Lawyer Elected to YWCA Board

Tonkon Torp business attorney Darcy M. Norville was elected to the board of the YWCA of Greater Portland at its annual meeting on June 23. She will serve a three-year term on the board that is in the process of "reinventing" the 100-year-old organization.

18 Tonkon Torp Attorneys Again Named Leaders in Their Field by Chambers USA

Eighteen Tonkon Torp attorneys have been named leaders in their field for the 2011 edition of Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers for Business. Inclusion in the reference directory is based on interviews with clients and professional peers to identify attorneys who demonstrate excellent technical legal ability, professional conduct and client service.

Skerritt to Share Insights on Winning Trials

Litigator Dan Skerritt is a featured speaker at a June 9 Multnomah Bar Association continuing legal education seminar on "Making Good Lawyers Great." One of Oregon's most respected litigators, Skerritt offers his insights about how to develop coherent, c

Mohr Explores Northwest Water Policy Issues

At a June 16 conference on Water Solutions: Innovations in Water Management, attorney Peter Mohr will moderate a panel on reducing water demand through reuse, efficiency programs and demand side management.

Tonkon Torp's Labor & Employment Practice Attracts Three More Attorneys

The Labor & Employment Practice Group at Tonkon Torp LLP announces the addition of three more attorneys.

Labor & Employment Attorney Speaks at Employment Law Seminar

Corbett Gordon spoke at the May 5 meeting of the Columbia Basin Society of Human Resource Managers. Gordon addressed issues concerning social media in the workplace, as well as hiring and firing.

Multnomah County honors Tonkon Torp attorney Max Miller

The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners and the Multnomah County Citizen Involvement Committee have honored Tonkon Torp attorney Max M. Miller, Jr. with a Multnomah County Volunteer Award.

Gwen Griffith to lead Tonkon Torp tax practice

Gwendolyn Griffith is the new leader of the Tax and Employee Benefits Practice Group at Tonkon Torp.

Tonkon Energy Lawyer Discusses Utility-scale Solar Projects

Energy attorney David Petersen will participate in a panel discussion April 26th on the development of utility-scale solar projects in Oregon. The panel is part of the NW Solar Expo, a weeklong conference and clean technology showcase at the Oregon Convention Center beginning April 25th.

Tonkon Torp Continues Long Commitment to Portland Art Museum

When Tonkon Torp real estate attorney Joseph Voboril accepted a position on the current board of directors of the Portland Art Museum, he was no stranger to the organization. Voboril had already volunteered hundreds of hours of his time and legal expertise, serving four previous terms on the museum's board from 1993 to 2006.

Tonkon Torp helps advance 700-megawatt solar project in San Joaquin Valley

Tonkon Torp's team, led by David Petersen, represented the land owners in negotiating option agreements with several solar power companies to develop over 4,800 acres of land in the San Joaquin Valley. The acreage represents a collection of parcels that were deemed unsuitable for farming because of lack of water.

Tonkon Torp Purchases Renewable Energy Certificates

In its continued commitment to create and demonstrate sustainability and social responsibility values in its law practice, Tonkon Torp has purchased Renewable Energy Certificates known as "green tags" to offset its 2011 carbon emissions from electricity use.

Tonkon Torp Creates Practice Group for Nonprofit Entities

Tonkon Torp has formalized its longstanding work on behalf of nonprofit and charitable organizations by creating a Nonprofit and Tax Exempt Entities practice group. Attorneys in the multidisciplinary group serve the specific needs of all nonprofit entities, including educational, arts, religious, fraternal, social welfare and human services organizations.

Water lawyer Mohr addresses water rights and hydropower issues

Peter Mohr will speak about regulatory challenges to water rights markets and permitting hydropower development projects at a March 17, 2011 seminar at Portland's World Trade Center. Mohr is part of a day-long program titled, "The Future of Oregon's Water Supply & Management."

Tonkon tax lawyers address issues for closely held businesses

Tax attorneys Mark LeRoux and Michael Millender will present a seminar on Tax Planning for Closely Held Businesses on February 25, 2011 at the Oregon Convention Center. The seminar is part of a day-long professional development conference presented by the Oregon Law Institute of Lewis & Clark Law School.

Tonkon Torp Facilitates Oregon's Growing Solar Energy Resources

More and more "thin-film" solar panels are appearing on the rooftops of Portland metropolitan area buildings, thanks to the work of Tonkon Torp's Energy Practice Group.

Robyn Ridler Aoyagi Elected to Oregon State Bar Appellate Law Executive Committee

Tonkon Torp litigator Robyn Ridler Aoyagi has been elected to the 2011 Executive Committee of the Appellate Practice Section of the Oregon State Bar.

Tonkon Torp Announces Two New Partners

Tonkon Torp attorney Justin Denton has been named to the Executive Committee of the Business Law Section of the Oregon State Bar.

Schuster Discusses Water Quality Laws & Regulations

Tonkon Torp environmental attorney, Jeanette Schuster, presented a seminar in Clackamas County on complying with Oregon water quality laws and regulations. She provided an overview of the federal Clean Water Act, and discussed DEQ regulations for protecting groundwater resources from contamination and for recycled water use.

Tonkon Torp LLP Announces Two New Partners

Tonkon Torp LLP has elected Kristin Bremer and Gwendolyn Griffith to the partnership, effective January 1, 2011.

Tonkon Torp's Ari Okano Named to Up and Coming List

Tonkon Torp lawyer Ari Okano has been selected as 2010 Up & Coming Lawyers by The Daily Journal of Commerce. She is among 24 young attorneys honored for professional and community work in the first decade of their law careers.

Tonkon Torp litigator named Up and Coming Lawyer of the Year

Tonkon Torp litigator Caroline Harris Crowne has been selected 2010 Up & Coming Lawyer of the Year by The Daily Journal of Commerce (Portland, Oregon). She received the top honor among a field of 92 young lawyers who were nominated and 24 who were recognized by a judging panel made up of leaders from Oregon's legal community.

22 Tonkon Torp Attorneys Named to 2010 Super Lawyers Lists

Twenty-two attorneys at Tonkon Torp LLP have been named to the national 2010 Super Lawyers lists. They were selected through a process that identifies outstanding lawyers in more than 70 practice areas.

Tonkon Torp Attorney Earns Sustainable Leadership Award

Tonkon Torp's Max M. Miller, Jr. has been honored by the Oregon State Bar with one of two new awards for Sustainable Leadership. Miller earned the award in recognition of his volunteer leadership in moving the legal profession to embrace sustainability as a goal.

Tonkon Torp's Kennedy and Stephens named Portland 2011 Lawyers of the Year by Best Lawyers

Best Lawyers® has named Tonkon Torp partners Albert N. Kennedy and Kenneth D. Stephens as 2011 Portland, Oregon Lawyers of the Year in their respective disciplines.

Three New Associates Join Tonkon Torp

Tonkon Torp LLP has added new associates Eric C. Beach, Christopher R. Harding and Marco Materazzi.

Tonkon Torp immigration practice earns top honors from peers

Tonkon Torp's Immigration Practice Group, which advises domestic and international companies and individuals on employment-related immigration issues, has earned top tier rankings this year by Chambers USA and the newly released U.S. News Best Lawyers/Best Law Firms report.

Tonkon Torp attorneys named to local nonprofit boards

Three Tonkon attorneys, Thomas P. Palmer, Steven M. Wilker, and Jackson Lewis have been appointed to the boards for three local nonprofits, Business for Culture & the Arts (BCA), Metropolitan Family Service, and the Oregon Historical Society.

Tonkon Torp Named One of America’s Leading Litigation Firms and Four of Firm's Attorneys Identified as Litigation Stars

Tonkon Torp has been named a recommended firm in the 4th edition of Benchmark Litigation, the Guide to America’s Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys. Four of the firm’s litigators have been named local litigation stars in Oregon: Don H. Marmaduke, William F. Martson, Jr., Daniel H. Skerritt and Jon P. Stride.

Best Lawyers in America® Names 37 Tonkon Torp Attorneys

Thirty-seven of Tonkon Torp's 84 attorneys were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2011.

Tonkon Torp earns high rankings in just-released U.S. News Best Law Firms Listing

Tonkon Torp's focus on and reputation for handling complex business matters was clearly evident in its rankings in the inaugural edition of the U.S. News & World Report-Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" publication released this week.

David Aman Named to Lead Tonkon Torp's Intellectual Property Practice Group

Tonkon Torp LLP has named David Aman to lead the firm's Intellectual Property Practice Group.

Max Miller Named to Lead Tonkon Torp's Environmental & Natural Resources Practice Group

Tonkon Torp LLP has named Max Miller to lead the firm's Environmental & Natural Resources Practice Group.

Tonkon Torp cited as one of 100 best green companies in Oregon

Tonkon Torp earned a place on Oregon Business magazine's 2010 list of "100 Best Green Companies to Work For" and was recently honored at a luncheon hosted by the magazine. The designation is based on results from a portion of the annual Oregon Business employee satisfaction survey of over 500 companies.

Renewables Spur Growth of Tonkon Torp's Energy Practice Group and Appointment of New Co-Chairs

Located on what is arguably the frontier of U.S. renewable energy development, lawyers in Tonkon Torp's energy practice group are finding their reputation in the traditional energy arena is leading to increasing work in solar, wind and other alternative energy throughout the West.

18 Tonkon Torp Attorneys Named Leaders in Their Field

Eighteen Tonkon Torp attorneys have been named leaders in their field for the 2010 edition of Chambers USA, America's Leading Lawyers for Business. Inclusion and ranking in the reference directory is based upon interviews with clients and professional peers to identify attorneys who demonstrate excellent technical legal ability, professional conduct and client service.

Employment Lawyer Offers Advice on Addressing Chronic Absenteeism

Labor and employment attorney Corbett Gordon discussed the options for addressing chronic absenteeism issues at the annual conference of the Local Government Personnel Institute. Her remarks were titled, “Out Sick Again? Really? What’s an Employer to Do?”

Gordon Addresses Social Media Issues That Impact Employment Law

Attorney Corbett Gordon was a speaker at a recent Oregon Law Institute seminar, “Social Media – Don’t blink, it’s a constantly moving target.” Gordon has over three decades of experience representing public and private sector employers in a range of labor and employment law matters.

Contract Drafting Issues Case Study

In a 2010 CLE presentation, Robyn Ridler Aoyagi offers a case study for business lawyers, reviewing City of Albany v. SVC Manufacturing, Inc. (Pepsi).

Schuster Discusses Endangered Species Act for American Bar Association

Jeanette Schuster was a speaker at the American Bar Association’s Business Law Section meeting on “Hot Environmental Topics” in Denver, Colorado. Schuster’s presentation covered the Endangered Species Act and the impact of wildlife issues on renewable energy projects.

Tonkon Torp Increases Contributions to the Campaign for Equal Justice

Tonkon Torp attorneys boosted their contributions to the 2009-2010 Campaign for Equal Justice (CEJ) by 44 percent over the previous year's campaign, earning the top prize in the Large Firm category for the largest percentage increase. The award was presented at the CEJ annual luncheon on February 16 in Portland.

Ted Herzog Named to Lead Tonkon Torp's Real Estate and Land Use Practice Group

Tonkon Torp LLP has named Ted Herzog to lead the firm's Real Estate and Land Use Practice Group. The group provides business counsel, transaction and litigation services to clients involved in commercial real estate and renewable energy transactions and d

New Associates Join Tonkon Torp Business Department

Tonkon Torp LLP has hired Vanessa Lee and Andrea Schmidt as new associates in the Business Department.

Peter Mohr Presents at Western Center for Risk Management's 2010 Annual Conference

Tonkon Torp water law attorney Peter Mohr presented and participated on a panel at the Western Center for Risk Management's annual conference on January 13th and 14th.

Tonkon Torp Adds Government Relations Attorney

Attorney and lobbyist Drew Hagedorn has joined Tonkon Torp LLP as Of Counsel in the firm's expanding Government Relations and Public Policy group.

Tonkon Torp Donates $5,000 for Haitian Earthquake Victims

In response to the desperate situation in Haiti, Tonkon Torp has donated $5,000 to Medical Teams International to help send medicines, bandages and other medical supplies to the stricken area.

Ned Perry Leads Tonkon Torp Litigation Department

Commercial litigator Edwin (Ned) Perry is now Chair of the Litigation Department at Tonkon Torp LLP. Perry joined Tonkon Torp in 1984 following his graduation from the University of Oregon School of Law.

Tonkon Torp Announces Three New Partners

Tonkon Torp LLP has elected Caroline Harris Crowne, Jackson Lewis and Alan C. Perkins to the partnership, effective January 1, 2010.

Tonkon Torp Attorney Greenman Named Portland's Corporate Lawyer of the Year

Ronald L. Greenman has been named Portland's Corporate Lawyer of the Year for 2010 by Best Lawyers, a highly respected peer review publication in the legal profession.

Tonkon Torp Honored for Contributions to Arts & Culture in Oregon

Tonkon Torp has been recognized for outstanding community support of the arts. The firm is among the top 10 medium size organizations honored as a 2009 Business Donor to Arts and Culture in Oregon.

Tonkon Torp Named One of Oregon's Most Admired Professional Services Firms

For the second year in a row, Tonkon Torp has been recognized as one of the state's most admired organizations.

Janet Neuman Keynotes Oregon Water Law Conference

Tonkon Torp water law counsel Janet Neuman will give the keynote address at the November 5, 2009 Oregon Water Law Conference in Portland.

Tonkon Torp Adds Litigation Attorney

Christopher J. Pallanch has joined Tonkon Torp LLP as an associate in the Litigation Department. Pallanch will focus on commercial litigation.

Law 3.0 Happy Hour - An Internet and New Media Primer for Nonlawyers

Learn how to choose, protect and clear content in the digital, internet and social networking world. And do it while keeping out of trouble.

New Book Helps Family-Owned Businesses Manage Inheritance Issues

Tonkon Torp lawyer co-authors roadmap for preserving wealth created in family businesses.

Tonkon Torp Recognized for Philanthropy

Tonkon Torp was named one of the top 10 mid-size organizations who are leaders in philanthropy in the Portland metro area, according to The Portland Business Journal.

Best Lawyers in America ® 2010 Names 30 Tonkon Torp Attorneys

Thirty Tonkon Torp attorneys have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2010, a well-respected peer-review legal publication.

13 Tonkon Torp Attorneys Earn National Recognition for Excellence in Business Law

Thirteen Tonkon Torp attorneys were selected for the 2009 edition of Chambers USA ® America's Leading Lawyers for Business.

Environmental and Natural Resources Attorney Joins Tonkon Torp

Portland environmental and natural resources attorney Peter D. Mohr has joined the environmental, energy and water law practice at Tonkon Torp.

Tonkon Attorneys Invited to Serve on Civic Advisory Panels

Three Tonkon Torp attorneys recently have been appointed to serve on key advisory panels charting the Portland area's future. Owen Blank was named to the Downtown Vision Task Force formed in late 2008 to identify a collective vision for the future of downtown Portland and a signature retail concept for the area. Max M. Miller, Jr. was tapped to join the Mayor's Economic Cabinet, charged with developing an economic platform that will sustain and improve Portland's prosperity. David Copley Forman was appointed to the Portland/Multnomah County Sustainable Development Commission, which promotes policies to support sustainable economic development and sustainable internal government operations.

Tonkon Torp Expands Government Relations and Public Policy Capabilities and Services

With growing demand for its government relations and public policy services, Tonkon Torp LLP has created a wholly owned public affairs subsidiary and added two political veterans to its roster.

Water Law Expert Joins Tonkon Torp

Water law attorney Janet Neuman has joined Tonkon Torp as chair of the firm's water law practice. Considered one of the foremost water lawyers in Oregon, Neuman is a professor and former Associate Dean of Faculty at Lewis & Clark Law School. She co-directs the school's Natural Resources Law Institute. She is currently on sabbatical from the law school.

Tonkon Torp Earns Top Business Marks

Business leaders and business publications in Portland and nationally have recognized Tonkon Torp for several recent honors. While client success, not accolades, drives the firm's attorneys and staff, they do appreciate the recognition as a leader in law.

The Best Lawyers in America ® 2009 Names 25 Tonkon Torp Attorneys

Twenty-five Tonkon Torp attorneys have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2009, the oldest and most respected peer review publication in the legal profession. Six of the firm's attorneys were selected in more than one category of practice. Ten of the lawyers have been listed in Best Lawyers for 10 or more consecutive years, and three attorneys, Brian G. Booth, Albert N. Kennedy and Leon Simson, have been listed for 20 consecutive years.

Tonkon Torp Immigration Lawyers Tapped for National Assignments

Two Tonkon Torp immigration attorneys have been selected by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) to serve on national committees that work with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) on policy and adjudication issues.

Tonkon Torp Wins PUC Ruling on Behalf of Third Party Solar-Electric Projects

The Oregon Public Utility Commission's ruling regarding third party financing of solar energy projects, was precedent setting for the region, says Tonkon Torp attorney David F. White.

Tax Attorney Gwen Griffith Joins Tonkon Torp Law Firm

Eugene attorney Gwendolyn Griffith has joined the tax practice group of Tonkon Torp LLP in Portland. Her practice is focused on advising clients of closely held businesses in matters of taxation, succession and estate planning, and the formation, reorganization, purchase or sale of businesses. She also advises many Oregon nonprofits as general counsel.

Twelve Tonkon Torp Attorneys Again Earn National Recognition for Excellence in Business Law

Twelve partners of Tonkon Torp LLP have been selected for the 2008 edition of Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business.

Electronic Discovery

Sponsored by the American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Section, David Aman facilitated a roundtable discussion on electronic discovery and related attorney-client privilege issues, in the context of intellectual property litigation.

Cronn Appointed to Lead Tonkon Torp Business Department

Jeffrey S. Cronn has been appointed chair of the Tonkon Torp Business Department, which includes practice groups focused in the areas of corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, taxation and corporate governance, among others.

Tonkon Torp Awards Annual Law School Scholarships

Two third-year students at Lewis & Clark Law School have earned scholarships from Tonkon Torp LLP to complete their legal education.

18 Tonkon Torp Attorneys Named to 2007 Super Lawyers List

Eighteen attorneys at Tonkon Torp LLP have been named to the national 2007 list of Super Lawyers. They were selected through a rigorous process that identifies outstanding lawyers in more than 60 practice areas. The list recognizes those who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

Best Lawyers in America ® 2008 Names 22 Tonkon Torp Attorneys

Twenty-two Tonkon Torp attorneys have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2008, the oldest and most respected peer review publication in the legal profession. Four of the Portland firm's attorneys were selected in more than one category of practice, and 10 of the lawyers have been listed for 10 or more consecutive years.

Experienced Corporate and Business Restructuring Lawyer Joins Firm

Leon Simson, an experienced Oregon corporate and business restructuring attorney, has joined the business department of Tonkon Torp LLP.

Governor Signs Long-Awaited PE Reform Bill

Representing a first step of many in restoring physical education to Oregon schools, Governor Ted Kulongoski signed House Bill 3141 into law today to arrest the obesity epidemic and the growing levels of inactivity of Oregon's youth.

Portland immigration attorney honored for oversight role on U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service committee

The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has honored Tonkon Torp attorney Turid L. Owren with a presidential commendation for outstanding leadership in liaison.

Tonkon Torp Forms Sustainability Practice Group

Tonkon Torp has launched a sustainability practice group leveraging the firm's experience in energy, forestry, green building and advising emerging companies.

12 Tonkon Torp Attorneys Earn National Recognition for Excellence in Business Law

Twelve partners of Tonkon Torp LLP have been selected for the 2007 edition of Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business. Each of the lawyers has been acknowledged previously by Chambers USA, which conducts client and professional peer interviews to identify leading lawyers based on technical legal ability, professional conduct and client service.

Tonkon Torp Named a Most Admired Company

The Portland Business Journal recently named Tonkon Torp as one of "Oregon's Most Admired Companies" among professional service firms in its 2006 survey. This is the second consecutive year that Tonkon Torp has appeared on the Portland Business

Tonkon Torp Adds Labor and Employment Attorney

Attorney Kristin Bremer has joined the Labor and Employment Practice Group at Tonkon Torp, LLP. She will work with her former colleague, veteran employment lawyer Robert L. Carey, the new chair of the firm's labor and employment practice. Bremer and Carey were both formerly with Barran Liebman, LLP.

The Best Lawyers in America Names 16 Tonkon Torp Attorneys

Tonkon Torp LLP is pleased to announce that 16 of the firm's partners have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2007. Fifteen of those partners have been listed in prior years, eight for the last 10 or more consecutive years. New to the list this year is intellectual property law attorney Vicki A. Ballou. Former managing partner, Kenneth D. Stephens, was selected in three categories.

Return of the Slider Case

Sponsored by the Oregon State Bar Antitrust and Trade Regulation Section, David Aman made a presentation involving mock appellate argument on the crime-fraud exception to the attorney-client privilege in a hypothetical antitrust/patent case.

Tonkon Torp Adds Robert Carey to Employment Law Team

Veteran employment law litigator Robert L. Carey has joined Tonkon Torp LLP as head of the firm's Labor & Employment Practice Group.

Veteran Litigator and Political Strategist Returns to Tonkon Torp

Tonkon Torp LLP has launched a new government relations and public policy practice, led by former Portlander Mark L. Cushing, who is returning to the firm after more than a decade on the East Coast.

Immigration Attorney Selected to Chair Key Committee

The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has appointed Tonkon Torp attorney Turid L. Owren chair of a liaison committee that oversees adjudication and processing of immigration petitions. The committee of eight lawyers reviews petitions filed with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (CIS) Nebraska Service Center.

Tonkon Torp Attorneys Nationally Recognized for Excellence in Business Law

Twelve partners of Tonkon Torp LLP have been included in the 2006 edition of Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business. They were selected based on thousands of client and professional peer interviews. The evaluation criteria included technical legal ability, professional conduct and client service.

Litigating Antitrust Claims

Sponsored by the Oregon State Bar Antitrust and Trade Regulation Section, David Aman participated in a panel presentation concerning litigation issues in a hypothetical antitrust/patent case.

Tonkon Torp Announces New Partners

Tonkon Torp LLP is pleased to announce that Paul W. Conable and Michael W. Fletcher have been elected partners of the firm effective January 1, 2006.

Tonkon Torp's Attorneys Selected for The Best Lawyers in America® 2006

A remarkable thirty-five percent of Tonkon Torp partners were selected by their legal peers in Woodward, White's 2006 Best Lawyers in America.

Tonkon Torp Attorneys Selected for Chambers & Partners USA 2005-2006

Tonkon Torp LLP's reputation as home to some of the most impressive legal talent in the state is strengthened by the recognition of ten Tonkon Torp partners as America's leading business lawyers by Chambers and Partners USA® 2005-2006.

Tonkon Torp Helps a Military Family Fight Back Against Creditors

Tonkon Torp LLP recently achieved a series of victories on behalf of its pro bono client, the family of an Oregon National Guardsmen serving in Iraq. In a case that has gained widespread media attention, Tonkon Torp attorney Paul Conable has been able to help the Acunas successfully negotiate with creditors and fight off lawsuits against the family.

Tonkon Torp Partner Steven M. Wilker Named One of Portland's 40 Under 40

Tonkon Torp LLP was again recognized for its outstanding younger lawyers with the selection of Steven M. Wilker in The Business Journal's annual 40 under 40 list.

Twelve Tonkon Torp Partners listed in Best Lawyers in America®

Tonkon Torp LLP cemented its reputation as a leading Portland firm with twelve partners recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2005-2006.

Tonkon Torp Attorneys selected for Chambers USA Directory

The Tonkon Torp law firm is pleased to announce that seven of its attorneys have been included in the Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for Business - 2004 Edition directory as 'Leaders in their Field'. This is an increase of three over those listed in the 2002-2003 edition.

Tonkon Torp Enhances Scholarship at Lewis & Clark Law School

Thanks to a generous contribution from Tonkon Torp LLP, Timothy Foster can follow in the footsteps of his grandfather, Warren A. McMinimee, a Tillamook attorney instrumental in establishing public access to all Oregon beaches. Foster '04, a third-year Lewis & Clark Law School student, is the first recipient of an enhanced scholarship in memory of the law firm's founders, Moe M. Tonkon and Frederick H. Torp.