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Tonkon Torp sponsored a table at the 24th Annual Awards Luncheon held by the Campaign for Equal Justice (CEJ) on February 18. Tonkon Torp was honored at the event as a "Defender of Justice."

Tonkon Torp was a "fun sponsor" at the Multnomah Bar Association's 13th annual WinterSmash bowling event on February 7. Drea Schmidt led Tonkon's involvement with the event, which was a fundraiser for Multnomah CourtCare.

Tonkon Torp's Immigration practice group contributed to the Oregon State Bar International Law Section's sponsorship of the Portland International Film Festival (PIFF). The festival ran from February 5 to February 21.

On February 4, Jackson Lewis gave a presentation on the "Legal Responsibilities of a Nonprofit Board" to participants in the Business for Culture and the Arts' current "Art of Leadership" program. The six-session Art of Leadership program - designed…

Tonkon Torp purchased a patron membership with the Portland Art Museum. The membership was organized by Joe Voboril, a member of the Portland Art Museum board of directors.

Guided by Blerina Kotori, Tonkon Torp made a donation to Raphael House, a multi-faceted domestic violence agency dedicated to ending intimate partner violence. Raphael House offers emergency shelter in a confidential location, a 24-hour in-house…

Jessica Morgan joined the board of directors of the Oregon Club of Portland (OCOP). Started in 1946, the OCOP is a group of members united to promote and further the general welfare of the University of Oregon. The OCOP raises money for University of…

Tonkon Torp made a donation to the Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls at the behest of Rachel Atchison a Camp board member. The Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls builds girls' self-esteem through music creation and performance, providing workshops and technical…

Tonkon Torp sponsored the January 29 Oregon Women Lawyers (OWLS) networking event held at Hotel Monaco. Several of Tonkon's women attorneys attended the event, which also brought together women CPAs and bankers.

Tonkon Torp hosted Youth, Rights & Justice (YRJ) for their 40th Anniversary Kick-Off event on January 29. The event included a screening of the brand new episode of Portlandia, part of which was filmed at the YRJ offices. Gwen Griffith, president of…

Tonkon Torp sponsored the NCSY's "The Q" trivia night and fundraiser on January 24. Bob Carey organized Tonkon's sponsorship. NCSY is an organization dedicated to connecting, inspiring, and empowering Jewish teens.

Alan Perkins is the new chair of the International Law Section Executive Committee of the Oregon State Bar. He previously served as treasurer, secretary, and chair-elect of the committee.

Tonkon Torp made a donation to New Avenues for Youth, a nonprofit providing a variety of outcome-based programs and services designed to empower youth to exit street life and lead healthy, independent lives. The donation was made in honor of Tom…

On December 16, Tonkon Torp hosted representatives from Moss Adams for a mixer and charitable event. Tonkon and Moss Adams attendees networked while organizing and packaging toiletry donations into gift bags.

Tonkon Torp hosted the Portland Workforce Alliance (PWA) for a board meeting on December 9. Portland Workforce Alliance is dedicated to building enduring partnerships between local businesses and Portland metro high schools.

On December 8, Tonkon Torp hosted the Oregon Minority Lawyers Association (OMLA) for their annual member meeting. Tonkon's Diversity Task Force brought the event to Tonkon Torp.

On December 4, Tonkon Torp welcomed Women in Environment (WiE) for an encore presentation of their sold out communication skills workshop (held at Tonkon Torp in September). WiE member Jeanette Schuster and Tonkon's Environmental & Natural Resources…

Danny Enroth and Tonkon's IT Department, worked to collect about 30 used cell phones. The phones were sold to a recycling center and the proceeds from the sale were donated to the Oregon Food bank.

Tonkon Torp made its annual contribution to the Oregon Law Center (OLC), to help fund the OLC's Southeast Legal Clinic. The OLC provides free civil legal services to low-income individuals to assure fairness on matters related to critical needs like…

Tonkon Torp made a donation to the Jewish Federation of Greater Portland (JFGP). The JFGP works to connect Portland's Jewish community and offers networking, education, and community involvement programs.