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10.19.2017
Tonkon Water Law Attorney Literally Writes the Book on the Subject
During her first year of law school, Tonkon Torp Senior Counsel Jan Neuman was worried she had made the wrong career choice. But then, after reading a case involving the Colorado River in her first year Property Law class, she found a subject she…
10.19.2017
Tonkon Torp Hosts Classroom to Courtroom Lunch
The Oregon New Lawyers Division, in partnership with Franklin High School and Multnomah County Court, held a "Classroom to Courtroom" seminar on October 18. As part of the event, student participants were matched with attorneys who volunteered to…
10.16.2017
Tonkon Torp Sponsors 2017 Gathering of Good
Tonkon Torp sponsored Metropolitan Family Service's (MFS) annual A Gathering of Good dinner and fundraiser on October 12. Tonkon's participation was led by Steven Wilker, past chair of the MFS board of directors and member of the MFS executive…
10.13.2017
Tonkon Torp Congratulates the Oregon Historical Society
Congratulations to the Oregon Historical Society (OHS) for receiving a 2017 Award of Merit through the annual Leadership in History Awards given out by the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH). The award was given in recognition…
10.13.2017
Tonkon Torp Sponsors OSB Diversity Section CLE Social
Tonkon Torp was a sponsor at the Oregon State Bar Diversity Section's annual CLE and social on October 12. The sponsorship was organized by Tonkon's Diversity & Inclusion Committee.
10.12.2017
Kimberlee Stafford Provides Commercial Leasing Primer
Tonkon Torp attorney Kimberlee Stafford recently delivered a nuts and bolts primer on commercial leasing, tailored to new lawyers and non-real estate lawyers. The wide-ranging presentation covered types of leases, key issues from the perspective of…
10.11.2017
Gwen Griffith Appointed to Business License Appeals Board
Tonkon Torp tax attorney Gwen Griffith has been appointed to the City of Portland’s Business License Appeals Board. The Board hears and decides appeals of decisions issued by the City of Portland's Revenue Bureau related to business license, business…
10.11.2017
Tonkon Torp Sponsors 2017 CCA Wonderball Gala
Tonkon Torp was a sponsor at the Children's Cancer Association's (CCA) October 7 Wonderball Gala. Kurt Ruttum led Tonkon's participation with and attendance at the event.
10.9.2017
Tonkon Torp Sponsors ¡Prospera! Fundraiser
Tonkon Torp was an ally level sponsor at the October 7 ¡Prospera! fundraiser, benefiting the patients and programs of Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center. Tonkon's involvement was managed by Michael Willes, who is a member of the Virginia Garcia…
10.6.2017
Christopher Pallanch is President-Elect for Oregon Federal Bar Association
Tonkon Torp partner Christopher Pallanch has been voted in as President-Elect for the Oregon Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. The Federal Bar Association is the principal point of contact for attorneys with the federal judicial bench, and…
10.5.2017
Shouka Rezvani Covers Ethical Issues Related to Running Private Foundations and Public Charities
Tonkon Torp attorney Shouka Rezvani recently participated in a Foundation Philanthropy Forum panel hosted by the Oregon Community Foundation. The panel focused on ethical issues related to running a public charity or private foundation. During the…
10.3.2017
Tonkon Torp Hires Litigation Associate Meg Houlihan
Tonkon Torp LLP has hired Megan ("Meg") Houlihan as an associate in its Litigation Department. Prior to joining Tonkon Torp, Houlihan served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Morgan Christen at the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, and…
10.2.2017
Tonkon Torp Sponsors The Street Trust's 2017 Alice Awards
Tonkon Torp was a Community Advocate sponsor at the 2017 Alice Awards held by The Street Trust on September 29. The Street Trust (formerly the Bicycle Transportation Alliance) is a nonprofit membership organization working to promote and improve…
9.26.2017
Eric Beach Shares Cyber Security Best Practices with Nonprofits
On September 7, Eric Beach led a program for nonprofit organizations on safeguarding customer and business information in response to the ever-increasing risk of a cybersecurity breach. After providing steps to take during a risk assessment, Eric…
9.25.2017
Tonkon Torp Sponsors 2017 CLP Golf Tournament
Tonkon Torp was a sponsor at the Classroom Law Project's (CLP) 16th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser on September 22. Steven Wilker, a CLP board member, organized Tonkon's participation with the event. CLP works to bring vital and engaging civics…
9.19.2017
Tonkon Torp Team Participates in Race for the Cure
Led by Jeri Chavis, Tonkon Torp had a team (the "Pink Torpedoes") at the September 17 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. The Race for the Cure Series is the world's largest, most successful fundraising and education event for breast cancer.
9.18.2017
Tonkon Torp Sponsors ALS Association State Capital Walk
Tonkon Torp was a sponsor at the State Capital Walk, held on September 16 by the Oregon and SW Washington Chapter of the ALS Association. Rocky Dallum was the lead attorney and participated in the walk with his team, Mike's Meanderers, named after…
9.15.2017
Tonkon Torp Sponsors Wild Splendor 2017
Wild Splendor 2017 event put on by Columbia Land Trust on September 14. Max Miller led Tonkon's involvement with the event. Columbia Land Trust's mission is to conserve and care for the vital lands, waters, and wildlife of the Columbia River region…
9.14.2017
Business Attorney Adam Adkin Joins Tonkon Torp
Adam Adkin has joined Tonkon Torp LLP as an associate in its Business Department. His practice is focused on working with business owners on the full breadth of business transactions, with an emphasis on purchase and sale transactions. Adkin comes to…
9.13.2017
Tonkon Torp Sponsors TiE Pitch Club
Led by Leon Simson, Tonkon Torp and its Entrepreneurial Services Practice Group was a sponsor at the September 12 Pitch Club gathering put on by TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs). Pitch Club is a recurring event that offers attendees and entrepreneurs…