Manuella Tshala

Manuella Tshala

Associate

503.802.5750
manuella.tshala@tonkon.com

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Education

J.D., University of Oregon School of Law, 2022
B.A., magna cum laude, University of Oregon, 2019

Bar & Court Admissions

Oregon State Bar
Washington State Bar Association
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon

Overview

Manuella is an associate in Tonkon Torp’s Litigation Department with a practice focused on complex litigation matters for businesses and individuals. She joined the firm from Allegiant Law where she worked on a variety of matters, including legal malpractice claims, medical malpractice claims, and cases involving the abuse of vulnerable individuals.

Manuella is a graduate of the University of Oregon School of Law where she was Executive Editor of the Oregon Review of International Law. During law school, she served as a certified law clerk in the Misdemeanor Unit at the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office, prosecuting arraignments, plea deals, and misdemeanor hearings. She also worked as an extern at the U.S. District Court, District of Oregon for the Honorable John V. Acosta.

Born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Manuella learned about inequality and injustice at a young age. Her family immigrated to the United States when she was a young child, eventually settling in Beaverton. Her background is a key influence behind Manuella’s work ethic as she regularly goes above and beyond in her representation of her clients and community. Clients value her for dedication, empathy, understanding, and unwavering commitment to her legal work.

When not in the office, Manuella enjoys exploring new cities, cheering on the Oregon Ducks, and spending time with her favorite people.

Representative Work
Activities & Memberships

Community Involvement & Activities

Multnomah Bar Association
Member, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee
Past Member, Young Lawyers Section CLE Committee

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
Past Member, New Lawyer Section Committee


Professional Memberships

Federal Bar Association
Multnomah Bar Association
Oregon Chapter of the National Bar Association
Oregon Women Lawyers

Awards & Recognition

Super Lawyers

2025-2026, Oregon Rising Star – Business Litigation

The Best Lawyers in America

2027, Ones to Watch – Commercial Litigation

News & Publications

Best Lawyers in America Names 20 Tonkon Torp Attorneys to 2027 Ones to Watch List

Twenty Tonkon Torp lawyers representing 17 practice groups have been named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 Ones to Watch directory. Best Lawyers Ones to Watch is a peer-review honor roll that acknowledges the professional excellence of attorneys who have been in private practice for less than 10 years.

Manuella Tshala Named Ninth Circuit Lawyer Representative for the District of Oregon

Tonkon Torp attorney Manuella Tshala has been appointed to a three-year term as Ninth Circuit Lawyer Representative for the District of Oregon. Lawyer Representatives are chosen by federal judges in each of the Ninth Circuit’s 15 districts. In this role, Tshala will work closely with federal judges to improve the administration of justice in the Circuit.

32 Tonkon Torp Attorneys Honored on 2026 Super Lawyers Lists

Thirty-two Tonkon Torp attorneys in 12 practice areas have been included in the 2026 Oregon Super Lawyers or Rising Stars lists.

Manuella Tshala Joins Tonkon Torp Litigation Department

Tonkon Torp is pleased to welcome associate attorney Manuella Tshala to its Litigation Department. Tshala joins Tonkon Torp following three years of civil litigation experience at another Portland law firm. “We are thrilled that Manuella has joined our litigation team,” shared Caroline Harris Crowne, Co-Chair of Tonkon Torp’s Litigation Department. “Manuella brings a solid foundation of legal experience. We look forward to supporting the growth of her practice at Tonkon Torp.”

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