Davis Wright Tremaine’s Robert Newell honored
LAW Robert Newell, a Davis Wright Tremaine partner who handles complex commercial litigation, recently received a Pro Bono Award from the Oregon State Bar. He is a longtime board member […]
Davis Wright Tremaine’s Gene Grant honored
LAW Gene Grant, a Davis Wright Tremaine partner and a former co-chairman of the firm’s real estate and land use practice, recently received the Oregon State Bar’s 2013 President’s Award […]
Davis Wright Tremaine’s Chrys Martin elected club president
LAW Chrys Martin, a partner in the Portland office of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, recently was elected president of the Riverside Golf & Country Club. SENDING?91ÊÓÆµ?PEOPLE?ITEMS: Please send your announcements […]
Davis Wright Tremaine’s Carol Bernick honored
LAW Carol Bernick, partner-in-charge of Davis Wright Tremaine’s Portland office, received one of the inaugural Peter Perlman Service Awards from the Litigation Counsel of America. The awards recognize LCA Fellows […]
Miller Nash’s Brenna Dickey appointed to board
LAW Miller Nash paralegal Brenna Dickey recently was appointed president of the Oregon Paralegal Association board of directors. She also was honored as OPA’s Outstanding Member and awarded the President’s […]
Miller Nash’s Jeannie Lihs appointed to board
LAW Miller Nash paralegal Jeannie Lihs recently was appointed vice president of the Oregon Paralegal Association board of directors. She works with Miller Nash’s bankruptcy & creditor’s rights team, as […]
Dunn Carney adds Brian M. Parrott
LAW Dunn Carney recently added Brian M. Parrott as an associate. He will focus on health care and business law, and serve as a member of the firm’s health care […]
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt adds Mary Anne Nash
LAW Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt recently added Mary Anne Nash as an associate in its Portland office. She focuses her practice on environmental and natural resources law. She advises clients […]
Miller Nash’s Carla Kelley elected to Urban League board
LAW Miller Nash LLP business attorney Carla Kelley recently was elected to the board of directors of the Urban League of Portland. The nonprofit, community-based organization helps empower African-Americans and […]
April Upchurch transfers to Jackson Lewis’ Portland office
LAW April Upchurch recently transferred from Jackson Lewis’ Seattle office to its Portland office. She focuses on labor and employment law and litigation, and has represented management exclusively since 2004. […]
Christine Slattery joins Jackson Lewis
LAW Christine Slattery recently joined Jackson Lewis as an associate. She provides counsel and litigation services in general employment law. She defends single plaintiff and class action lawsuits in state […]
Lessons learned from a paranormal investigation, a machete and ‘My Little Pony’
The world of human resources, people management and employment law is often mind-numbingly dull. Contract interpretation, policy enforcement, compliance seminars, benefits calculations, peer evaluation processes … it’s enough to […]
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
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- 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
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
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- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
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- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion







