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Max Williams talks private practice, prisons and philanthropy
Max Williams understands why some people are surprised when they hear he鈥檚 now leading Oregon鈥檚 largest philanthropic organization. After all, before becoming the president and CEO of The Oregon Community […]
Mason picks up second year leading ALA Region 5
Dawna R. Mason, an administrator at the Portland-based firm of Farleigh Wada Witt LLP, will serve a second year as director of Region 5 of the Association of Legal Administrators. […]
MHGM hires Leslie O’Brien
Leslie O鈥橞rien has joined Markowitz, Herbold, Glade and Mehlhaf as an associate in the Portland-based business litigation firm. O鈥橞rien received her law degree from New York University School of Law, […]
Law Day introduces high-school students to professional, social issues
An estimated 400 high-school students traveled to Portland State University Thursday to learn about an array of legal topics, from how to deal with cyberbullying to interacting with police officers […]
And the winner is . . .
Not to go all girl-power on Briefly Legal readers, but in last week鈥檚 鈥淭his and that鈥� column, I talked about the challenges that women lawyers raising families face in the […]
Honoring Linda Brown, the Kingsmen and the rules of the road
It’s been said that there’s no time like the present. But where we are now is often the result of where we’ve been in the past. With that in mind, […]
As new OHBA president, Ricoy outlines continues group’s legal legacy
Peter Ricoy has been involved with the Oregon Hispanic Bar Association in one form or another since its inception. The association was formed by Marisol McAllister, his sister and a […]
Mohr brings government experience to Miller Nash position
Michael Mohr has joined Miller Nash LLP as an associate. Mohr attended, Michigan Law School. Between his first and second years in school, he worked as a summer law clerk […]
Prewitt elected to nonprofit board position
Attorney Steven Prewitt has been elected to the board of directors of Friends of Doernbecher. Prewitt is a shareholder in the Portland office of Schwabe, Williamson and Wyatt and lead鈥檚 […]
Dunn Carney adds Adina Matasaru
Adina Matasaru has joined Dunn Carney as an associate. Matasaru received her law degree from Willamette University College of Law. She previously served as a clerk for Judge Darleen Ortega […]
Court asked to remove erroneous info from opinion
To err is human. But when the nation鈥檚 highest court receives erroneous information in a case 鈥� and even cites the flawed data in its opinion 鈥� what, if anything, […]
Pro bono work holds special meaning for Ed Reeves
When Stoel Rives partner George Meier asked Ed Reeves to provide pro bono legal services for Central City Concern during the 1980s, Meier had no idea how close to home […]
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
