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Portland attorneys invent handle for iPad called ‘The Clutch’
A growing number of lawyers and judges have discovered that an iPad offers a much easier way to transport documents and take notes during legal proceedings.
Up & Coming Lawyers/Unsung Legal Heroes judges
Finalists for the 91视频鈥檚 Up & Coming Lawyers and Unsung Legal Heroes awards.
Unsung Legal Hero of the Year: Elise Brickner-Schulz
One of the best pieces of advice Josh Sasaki got when he joined Miller Nash was to turn to Elise Brickner-Schulz whenever he needed help. Sasaki, a partner in the […]
Up & Coming Lawyer: Bradley Maier
Bradley Maier spent 10 years working with nonprofits, providing legal services for immigrants and refugees, before he applied to law school. The first in his family to go to college, […]
Up & Coming Lawyer: Christine Uri
When Christine Uri finished her undergraduate degree at Evergreen State College, she wasn鈥檛 sure what would come next. She thought law school would offer something challenging and allow her to […]
Up & Coming Lawyer: Valerie H. Sasaki
Attorney Valerie Sasaki believes people need advocates. She spent a lot of time growing up talking to her family about their experience in the Tule Lake internment camp during World […]
Up & Coming Lawyer: Andrew Schpak
When your mom makes props for the movies, you鈥檙e going to grow up wanting to be in the spotlight. That鈥檚 why attorney Andrew Schpak knew from a young age he […]
Up & Coming Lawyer: P.K. Runkles-Pearson
While studying political science, P.K. Runkles-Pearson became so fascinated by the cases she came across in her constitutional law class that she decided to change her career focus from journalism […]
Up & Coming Lawyer: Parna Mehrbani
Becoming an attorney is something Lane Powell鈥檚 Parna Mehrbani wanted to do from a young age. She originally wanted to pursue a doctorate in English literature at the University of […]
Up & Coming Lawyer: Jessica L. (Shoup) McConnell
Jessica McConnell has wanted to be a lawyer since middle school; she even has the 鈥淲hat I Want To Be When I Grow Up鈥� report to prove it. She was […]
Up & Coming Lawyer: Laura D. Mahr
Bilingual attorney Laura Mahr鈥檚 early work helping immigrants seek asylum in the United States laid the foundation for her career in law. 鈥淎s an undergrad, I worked with immigrants seeking […]
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
