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Overview
Mick is an associate in Tonkon Torp’s Business Department. He graduated cum laude from Willamette University College of Law in 2019, where he was editor-in-chief of Willamette Law Review, a member of the Moot Court Board, President of the Willamette University Public Interest Law Project, President of the American Constitution Society, and source-and-cite editor of the Willamette Journal of International Law and Dispute Resolution. While a law student, Mick worked as a summer associate at Tonkon Torp and served as a summer law clerk for Mercy Corps in Portland, where he drafted complex contracts for global use, and provided guidance on a wide range of humanitarian projects. He also gained experience as a judicial extern for the Hon. Robyn Ridler Aoyagi at the Oregon Court of Appeals.
Mick is a magna cum laude graduate of New Mexico State University, where he earned his B.A. in government. Before entering law school, he worked as a political consultant, helping clients pass meaningful legislation and developing winning campaign strategies for candidates on the state and local level. Mick currently serves on the board of the Oregon Lawyers Chapter of the American Constitution Society.
Mick's interests outside of work include writing, reading, podcasts, comedy, sailing, horology, fighting global warming, and reveling in Portland's excellent restaurant scene.
Mick is a magna cum laude graduate of New Mexico State University, where he earned his B.A. in government. Before entering law school, he worked as a political consultant, helping clients pass meaningful legislation and developing winning campaign strategies for candidates on the state and local level. Mick currently serves on the board of the Oregon Lawyers Chapter of the American Constitution Society.
Mick's interests outside of work include writing, reading, podcasts, comedy, sailing, horology, fighting global warming, and reveling in Portland's excellent restaurant scene.
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Featured Work
Legal Aid Services of Oregon
Legal Aid Services of Oregon is a statewide nonprofit organization providing high-quality legal representation and advocacy to vulnerable and low-income communities throughout Oregon. Partner James Hein, current Chair of Tonkon Torp’s Pro Bono Committee, was instrumental in launching the firm’s partnership with Legal Aid Roseburg.
The Ramos Project
In April 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down non-unanimous jury convictions in criminal cases in Ramos v. Louisiana. A shameful carryover from the Jim Crow era, Louisiana and Oregon were the last two states that allowed non-unanimous criminal convictions when as many as two jurors believed a defendant was innocent. Overnight, more than 260 cases in Oregon became eligible to seek post-conviction relief for unconstitutional non-unanimous convictions. Housed in the Criminal Justice Reform Clinic (CJRC) at Lewis & Clark Law School, the Ramos Project is a statewide pro-bono initiative providing legal assistance to those seeking redress.
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Community Involvement & Activities
American Constitution Society, Oregon Lawyers Chapter
Board Member
Community Services, Inc.
Board of Trustees, Member
College Possible Oregon
Ambassador Board, Member
Oregon Consular Corps
Associate Member
Willamette University Alumni Board
Board Member
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Professional Memberships
Multnomah Bar Association
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Awards & Recognition
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Recent News
4.1.2021
Mick Harris Appointed to the Oregon Consular Corps as an Associate Member
Tonkon Torp business attorney Mick Harris has been appointed to the Oregon Consular Corps (OCC) as an Associate Member.
11.4.2020
Mick Harris Joins Boards for Community Services, Inc. and College Possible Oregon
Tonkon Torp business attorney Mick Harris has been appointed to the College Possible Oregon’s Ambassador Board and the Board of Trustees for Community Services Inc. College Possible Oregon’s Ambassador Board is a group of young professionals under…
8.12.2020
Mick Harris Joins Willamette University Alumni Board
Tonkon Torp attorney Mick Harris has been appointed to the Willamette University Alumni Board. The Board works to foster alumni relations by hosting events, organizing networking opportunities, and providing career resources. "Willamette University…
5.20.2020
Mick Harris Moderates Judicial Candidate Forum for American Constitution Society
Tonkon Torp attorney Mick Harris moderated a virtual forum for the five candidates running for a rare open bench on the Multnomah County Circuit Court. The forum was hosted by the Oregon Lawyers Chapter of the American Constitution Society.
10.29.2019
Tonkon Torp Welcomes Business Associate Mick Harris
Tonkon Torp welcomes associate Mick Harris to the firm’s Business Department, where he will focus on business law. "Tonkon Torp has a sterling reputation in the community and the chance to practice law alongside my new colleagues is a remarkable…
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Recent Alerts
3.16.2021
Public Company Disclosures in a Climate-Change Focused World
As society reckons with the enormous danger of climate change, there is no question that corporations must take responsibility for their contributions to rampant global warming, while working to reduce their emissions. For public companies or those…
9.17.2020
SEC Expands Definition of Accredited Investor
In an effort to expand investment opportunities in private companies, on August 26, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted on August 26, 2020, amendments to the definition of an “accredited investor.” The amendments expand the…
4.7.2020
The CARES Act Provides Small Businesses Additional Bankruptcy Relief
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act of 2020 (“CARES Act”) was enacted on March 27, providing a suite of protections and relief for everyday Americans and the economy at large. While most coverage has focused on other provisions that…
2.14.2020
SEC Proposes Limited Expansion of Accredited Investor Definition
In December 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission proposed amending the definition of “accredited investor” under Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933. Currently, there are eight different categories by which a natural person is deemed…
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Publications & Presentations
"Residential Eviction Moratorium Update," Ear to the Ground Blog, May 2021
"Public Company Disclosures in a Climate-Change Focused World," Tonkon Torp Legal Update, March 2021
"Update on Portland’s Housing Market – Condominiums and Single-Family Homes," Ear to the Ground Blog, March 2021
“Oregon Legislature Extends Residential Eviction Moratorium, Creates Landlord Compensation Fund,” Ear to the Ground Blog, December 2020
“Banks Sue Over Oregon’s Foreclosure Moratorium,” Ear to the Ground Blog, October 2020
"Fannie Mae Extends Temporary Moratorium on Residential Foreclosures and Evictions," Ear to the Ground Blog, September 2020
"SEC Expands Definition of Accredited Investor," Tonkon Torp Legal Update, September 2020
"Efforts Continue to Address Toxic PFAS in the Pacific Northwest," Ear to the Ground Blog, September 2020
"Portland's Residential Real Estate Market Responds Surprisingly to COVID-19," Ear to the Ground Blog, July 2020
"The Battle Continues Between Residential Landowners and Industrial Polluters," Ear to the Ground Blog, May 2020
Moderator, “Judicial Candidate Forum,” American Constitution Society Oregon Lawyers Chapter, May 2020
"More Proof that Environmental Site Assessments Are Critically Important in CERCLA Cases," Ear to the Ground Blog, May 2020
"COVID-19 Creates Short-Term Liquidity Problems in Commercial Real Estate," Ear to the Ground Blog, May 2020
"The CARES Act Provides Small Businesses Additional Bankruptcy Relief," Tonkon Torp Legal Update, April 2020
"Mortgage Rates Drop as the Coronavirus Epidemic Grows," Ear to the Ground Blog, March 2020
"SEC Proposes Limited Expansion of 'Accredited Investor' Definition, Tonkon Torp Legal Update, February 2020
“Updates on Portland’s Clean Energy Fund,” Ear to the Ground Blog, January 2020
"Oregon's Land Use Laws Should Embrace Solar Energy," Ear to the Ground Blog, July 2018