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As chair of the Tonkon Torp Nonprofit & Tax-Exempt Entities practice group, Shouka Rezvani counsels nonprofits on all facets of their operations and governance, and on compliance with the laws regulating the independent sector – from formation to…

Tonkon Torp was a table sponsor at the Federal Bar Association's annual dinner on May 25. The sponsorship was organized by Chris Pallanch and Jeff Bradford, both members of FBA Oregon's board of directors, with Chris serving as its Vice President. At…

On May 17, Tonkon Torp business attorney Jeff Cronn was a featured speaker at a business transition planning seminar hosted by KeyBank for over 100 owners and executives of closely held businesses. Jeff provided an overview of legal issues arising in…

Brenda Meltebeke was a judge at the 2017 "CFO of the Year" lunch put on by the Portland Business Journal. Fifteen financial officers were honored at the lunch, which was attended by over 500 regional executives.

Tonkon Torp was a Gault sponsor at the May 15 Justice Luncheon and Workshop put on by Youth, Rights & Justice (YRJ). Sam Fullhart took the lead coordinating Tonkon's attendance at the education workshop and luncheon, while Gwen Griffith organized the…

Tonkon Torp sponsored a table at the Technology Association of Oregon's (TAO) 2017 Oregon Technology Awards on May 11. The Oregon Technology Awards celebrates excellence and achievement in the region's technology industry. Brenda Meltebeke led Tonkon…

Tonkon Torp was a sponsor at the May 13 Hot House Fundraising Gala put on by the Portland Institute of Contemporary Art (PICA). Kristin Bremer Moore, who serves on the PICA board of trustees and executive committee, managed Tonkon's involvement with…

Alex Tinker participated in the panel session "How Close Can You Get to Marijuana Without Being Burned?" at the 2017 NW Summit for Financial Professionals, held in Seattle May 10-12. The annual two-and-a-half day conference is designed for all levels…

Led by Leon Simon, the Entrepreneurial Services practice group was a sponsor at the Accelerate Biotech & Digital Health PDX Happy Hour on May 4. The event is designed to create a space for motivated individuals to meet and discuss what excites them…

During the May 3 Tonkon Talk, business attorney Leon Simson and guest Jim Huston, co-managing director of Portland Seed Fund, shared a blueprint to help founders build a healthy startup while avoiding common mistakes. A key takeaway of the…

Tonkon Torp was a silver sponsor at the "Fly Away with YA" Annual Gala held by Young Audiences Arts for Learning on May 4. Max Miller and Ron Greenman led Tonkon's involvement with the event and attended along with James Hein, Mark LeRoux and each of…

On May 4, attorneys from the Tonkon Torp Labor & Employment and Business Immigration practice groups hosted their annual Employment Law Seminar at the Oregon Zoo for nearly 200 human resource professionals and other business leaders. The 2017 seminar…

Tonkon Torp hosted the ACLU of Oregon Lawyers' Committee for a meeting on May 2. Steven Wilker and Sarah Einowski led Tonkon's involvement with the meeting; Steven and Sarah are both members of the Lawyers' Committee (Steven is Vice Chair), The…

Tonkon Torp was a sponsor at "Celebrating our Caring Community," a fundraising luncheon held by Jewish Family & Child Service (JFCS) on May 2. The luncheon featured guest speaker Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum. Michael Millender organized…

Tonkon's Entrepreneurial Services practice group was a presenting company sponsor at the Oregon Entrepreneurial Network (OEN) Angel Oregon Showcase on April 27. The Showcase brings together over 300 investors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders to…

Tonkon Torp purchased a table at the May 2 Annual Meeting and Breakfast held by the Portland Business Alliance. The meeting featured a speech from former Oregon Senator Gordon Smith. Kristin Bremer Moore organized Tonkon's involvement at the event

Tonkon Torp was a pledge sponsor at the eleventh annual "Lunch for the Cure" hosted by Susan G. Komen Oregon on April 27. Lindsay Reynolds, a member of the Susan G. Komen Ambassador Board, was the lead attorney for the event, organizing Tonkon's…

Tonkon Torp was a silver sponsor at Marylhurst University's annual scholarship dinner, "Starry Night Supper Club" Brenda Meltebeke, a member of Marylhurst's board of trustees, organized Tonkon's involvement with the event.

Tonkon Torp sponsored the Classroom Law Project's (CLP) annual Legal Citizen of the Year Award Dinner & Benefit on April 26. Steven Wilker, a CLP board member, led Tonkon's participation and attendance at the event.

Tonkon Torp was a sponsor at the OSB Diversity & Inclusion Spring Social put on by Opportunities for Law in Oregon (OLIO) on April 22. The sponsorship was coordinated by Tonkon's Diversity Task Force.