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On November 20, the Oregon State Senate approved Governor Kate Brown’s appointment of Tonkon Torp partner Anna Sortun to serve as a Commissioner on the Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC).

Tonkon Torp presented the inaugural Don H. Marmaduke Pro Bono Service Award to attorney Steven Wilker at its annual retreat. The Pro Bono Committee chose Steven as the first recipient of the award in recognition of the hundreds of hours he has…

Tonkon Torp partner Parna Mehrbani spoke to members of the Deschutes County Bar Association on the topic of professionalism.

Tonkon Torp attorney Sarah Einowski was accepted into the 2020 class of Leadership Portland, an annual program offered by the Portland Business Alliance (PBA) to cultivate and develop community leaders.

Tonkon Torp partner Parna Mehrbani spoke to members of the Umatilla County Bar Association on the topic of professionalism.

Thanks to Danny Enroth and our IT Department, Tonkon Torp donated 30 used but functional computers with monitors and keyboards to Albina Head Start. Albina Head Start and Early Head Start serve children and families, providing child growth and…

Jeanette Schuster, Janet Neuman, and Elizabeth Goodman volunteered during the 30th annual statewide SOLVE IT for Earth Day cleanup initiative.

Tonkon Torp attorney Janet Neuman has joined the Board of Trustees for the Oregon State Parks Foundation

Led by Al Kennedy, Tonkon Torp purchased a 2019 corporate membership with the High Desert Museum. Al is a member of the museum's Board of Directors.

Tonkon Torp gave a donation to the Oregon Jewish Community Foundation (OJCF). Founded in 1989, OJCF’s mission is to build and promote a culture of giving in Oregon and Southwest Washington that supports a thriving Jewish community.

Tonkon Torp attorney Stephanie Grant has joined the Board of Directors of Girls Build. Girls Build offers summer camps in several Oregon communities for girls eight to 14 years old, focusing on building confidence through learning the basics of…

Tonkon Torp attorney Robert Koch has been selected to serve a three-year term as a Ninth Circuit Lawyer Representative for the District of Oregon. Tonkon Torp nominated Koch for the position to the Honorable Michael W. Mosman, Chief Judge of the U.S…

Tonkon Torp attorney Abby Wool Landon has been appointed by her fellow board members to serve as Treasurer of the Multnomah Bar Foundation (MBF) Board of Directors. Her one-year term began January 1.

Tonkon Torp partner James Hein has joined the Board of Directors of Transition Projects, Inc. (TPI). Transition Projects provides individuals with services, resources, and tools to help end their homelessness, secure housing, and maintain that…

Tonkon Torp was a sponsor at the 35th Annual Classic Wines Auction (CWA) on March 2. Steven Wilker managed our table attendance at the event and coordinated the sponsorship in his capacity as a CWA board member.

Tonkon Torp was a sponsor at the February 23 Lewis & Clark Law School 28th Annual Public Interest Law Project (PILP) Auction. Alex Tinker led Tonkon's involvement with the auction and attended along with fellow Lewis & Clark alums Stephanie Grant and…

Tonkon Torp was a "Guardian of Freedom" sponsor at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Foundation of Oregon's annual Liberty Dinner on February 22. Sarah Einowski organized Tonkon's participation with the dinner and attended along with Steven…

Tonkon Torp was a table sponsor at the 28th Annual Campaign for Equal Justice (CEJ) Awards Luncheon on February 21. Darcy Norville led Tonkon's involvement with the event and attended along with nine others from Tonkon Torp.

Tonkon Torp was a gold sponsor at the 2019 J. Reuben Clark Law Society (JRCLS) Conference February 14-16 in Seattle, Washington. Jeff Bradford led Tonkon's involvement with the event; he serves on the JRCLS Oregon Chapter Board of Directors as…

Tonkon Torp was a sponsor at the 13th annual Oregon Hispanic Bar Association (OHBA) Award Dinner on February 15. Tonkon's involvement with and attendance at the event was organized by the firm's Diversity & Inclusion Committee.