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On September 14, Tonkon Torp immigration lawyers Alan Perkins, Turid Owren, Melina LaMorticella, and Melany Savitt, along with labor and employment attorney Blerina Kotori, hosted an in-depth business immigration briefing for employers. The program…

Tonkon Torp was a table sponsor at Portland YouthBuilders' (PYB) annual "Cornhole Classic" on September 13. Tonkon's participation with the event was led by Ned Perry, a member of the PYB board of directors, who attended along with Bob Carey, Eric…

Tonkon Torp sponsored the September 15 State Capital Walk to Defeat ALS, put on 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…

On September 5, Eric Beach led a program to help startups assess cybersecurity risks and know how to respond in the event of a breach. After outlining the steps necessary to conduct a thorough risk assessment, Eric provided best practices for…

Tonkon Torp partner Parna Mehrbani spoke to members of Portland's Puddletown Knitting Guild about how copyright protects the livelihood of craft designers.

Tonkon Torp was a table sponsor at the "Be a Rock in a Child's Life" event put on by Faithful Friends on September 13. Max Miller, who recently joined the Faithful Friends Board of Directors, led Tonkon's involvement with the event. Faithful Friends…

In her capacity as a member of the Campaign for Equal Justice (CEJ) Associate's Committee, Stephanie Grant helped to promote CEJ's Party Under the Stars fundraising raffle. Party Under the Stars (CEJ's new/young lawyer event) was held on September 17…

Tonkon Torp made a donation in support of the 9th Annual Dei's Forte for Children Charity Gala, held September 8 in San Diego, California. Kurt Ruttum led Tonkon's involvement with the event. Over the years, funds raised by Dei's Forte have rescued…

Tonkon Torp hosted the Owen M. Panner American Inn of Court for a new member orientation on August 24. Sarah Einowski brought the event to Tonkon Torp in her capacity as a member if the Inn's Executive Committee.

Tonkon Torp sponsored a hole at the Ninth Annual Youth Progress Golf Tournament on August 17. Youth Progress provides a nurturing environment where youth gain the skills necessary to progress socially, personally, academically, and vocationally…

On August 14, Sarah Einowski spoke to incoming 1Ls at University or Oregon Law School during their preorientation program. She discussed how best to interact with practicing attorneys and offered general advice for law school.

Tonkon Torp's Real Estate & Land Use Practice Group was a sponsor at the annual Oregon State Bar Real Estate and Land Use Section Summer Conference in Gleneden Beach, August 9-11. Rachel Atchison, Kimberlee Stafford, Joe Voboril, and Jeff Keeney…

On July 20, Tonkon Torp partner Rocky Dallum provided a legislative update at the Agriculture Law program held by the Seminar Group. Rocky reviewed the major themes of Oregon’s 2018 legislative session and provided an overview of new laws that will…

The Bankruptcy Practice Group was a sponsor of the U.S. District Court of Oregon Historical Society's picnic on August 5. The annual picnic at Judge Leavy’s family farm celebrated the Bankruptcy Bench & Bar this year, and focused on honoring the pro…

Tonkon Torp was a "Rainbow Trout" sponsor at the August 4, Hooked on Nature Fundraiser for Columbia Springs. Jeanette Schuster organized Tonkon's participation with the event and attended along with Adam Adkin, and Sam DeBaltzo.

Rocky Dallum was a featured speaker at The Seminar Group's day-long agricultural law continuing legal education seminar on July 20. Rocky offered a recap of the 2018 Oregon legislative session as well as a look ahead at important issues for the…

Tonkon Torp hosted the Oregon League of Minority Voters for a board meeting and social event on July 19. Sarah Einowski, who recently joined the League's board of directors, invited the group to meet at Tonkon Torp.

On June 19, Tonkon Torp immigration attorney Alan Perkins spoke at a seminar focusing on various aspects of global mobility for businesses including international tax, immigration, and tax reform. The event was co-presented by Tonkon Torp LLP at the…

Tonkon Torp was a sponsor at the annual OWLS (Oregon Women Lawyers) Dress for Success Fashion Show and Fundraiser on July 19. Will Gent was a model at the event and attended along with Stephanie Grant, Betsy Schultz, and Alex Tinker.

On June 19, Tonkon Torp partners Anna Sortun and Justin Denton were featured speakers at a CLE presentation that focused on crafting and defending buy-sell provisions. The event was hosted by the Oregon State Bar Business Law Section.