If you want to call the Government, or the Government calls you, talk to Tonkon Torp first.
Tonkon Torp has extensive experience guiding clients through the political process and through disputes with government agencies, including while in the investigative stage. We utilize a multi-disciplinary approach to support clients from the policy planning and development stage, through rulemaking and procedure, to defending enforcement or challenging implementation. We place clients with a quarterback-attorney who works with one of our specialists at each stage to ensure the highest level of service every step of the way.
Our attorneys provide clients unique access to political infrastructure and various policy-making bodies. Clients benefit from our credible reputation, the relationships we have built over the years, and the new relationships we continually cultivate.
Tonkon Torp government affairs clients include:
- Corporations
- Small businesses
- Trade and professional associations
- Nonprofit organizations
- Public institutions (universities, transit providers, and economic development agencies)
Our Services
We advocate zealously on behalf of our clients while maintaining the highest degree of professionalism. No matter the size or complexity of a project, we provide all aspects of government relations services, including:
- Direct advocacy and lobbying at all levels of government
- Strategic advice and counsel
- Grassroots organizing and coalition building
- Strategic communications and messaging
- Campaign consulting
- Procurement and appropriations
- Executive branch regulation and rules
- PAC creation, fundraising, and management
As part of one of Oregon’s most respected law firms, our practice also provides our clients with immediate access to lawyers with expertise in real estate sales, leasing, financing and development, energy, environmental, natural resource, land use, taxation, immigration, intellectual property, and labor and employment issues.
Beyond our legislative and regulatory work, we fully participate in the political process. We support our clients’ interests throughout the campaign cycle through contributions from Tonkon Torp’s state political action committee.
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Case Studies
Tonkon Torp Government Solutions Group Successfully Challenges Campaign Fine in City Council Race
Attorneys in Tonkon Torp’s Government Solutions group were victorious for new City Councilmember Rene Gonzalez in the first judicial examination of Portland’s Small Donor Elections program.
Attorney Maureen McGee Contributes to Enactment of Private Forest Accord
For Government Relations & Solutions attorney Maureen McGee, the close of the busy 2022 Oregon legislative session brought more than one reason to celebrate. Through her work as neutral legislative drafting counsel, Maureen made key contributions to a three-bill package enacting concepts of the Private Forest Accord into Oregon law, a precedent-setting collaboration between the timber industry and environmental groups.
Tonkon Torp Wins Ballot Challenge at Oregon Supreme Court
Tonkon Torp’s Government Solutions Practice Group is celebrating the release of an Oregon Supreme Court opinion in favor of its client, Associated General Contractors.
Representative Matters
Successful Ballot Challenge at Oregon Supreme Court
Represented Associated General Contractors in a ballot challenge for Initiative Petition 41 (IP 41). Following successful modifications requested in a comment letter submitted to the Attorney General (AG) for draft ballot title for IP 41, Tonkon Torp petitioned the Oregon Supreme Court for further refinement. The Court was persuaded by Tonkon Torp’s arguments and referred the ballot title back to the AG’s office, which made the required modifications.
Women’s Health Coverage
Coordinated with legislative champions, health policy stakeholders, and Bayer Women’s Health, in drafting, advocating, and ultimately passing HB 3064 in 2025, requiring coverage for FDA approved treatment for perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause.
Mental Health Crisis Support for Agricultural Workers
Partnered with multiple agricultural clients, Eastern Oregon counties, and Oregon State University Extensions Family and Community Health program leaders to pass SB 955 in 2023, ultimately funding the AgriStress Helpline, a confidential suicide support line tailored to the needs of the agricultural and natural resources sectors.
Property Tax Reform for Heavy Equipment
Led industry coalition to pass HB 4139 in 2018 – repealing property taxes on heavy rental equipment – in partnership with the American Rental Association and its member companies.
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