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Practice areas, attorneys ranked high in Chambers Ater Wynne partners and practice areas have again made the list of top Oregon lawyers and law firms ranked in Chambers USA.

Indian Law chair discusses tribal energy issues Doug MacCourt, chair of Ater Wynne’s Indian Law Group, will speak at two significant tribal energy conferences in June.

Article examines legal risks in social networking Employment attorneys Kathy Feldman and Leslie Bottomly have co-authored an article about social networking legal risks.

ACORE to focus on Feed-in Tariffs U.S. Feed-in Tariffs: Lessons Learned, is the title of the May 19 ACORE teleseminar, to be held in Ater Wynne's Portland office.

Firm recognized as green employer For a second year, Ater Wynne has been named one of the 100 Best Green Companies to Work for in Oregon.

Val Fisher named to PLF board Valerie D. Fisher has been named to the nine-member board of directors of the Oregon State Bar Professional Liability Fund (PLF).

ACORE webinar examines the role of utilities The April 21 ACORE teleseminar in Ater Wynne's Portland office will examine "The Utility Role in Renewable Energy".

Portland, Seattle offices offer Employment Seminars Ater Wynne’s Labor and Employment Group will offer Employment Law Seminars in both Seattle and Portland in March.

ACORE presentation examines dispute potential The March 17 ACORE presentation at Ater Wynne's Portland office is "Girding up for Disputes in Evolving Areas of Law."

Webinar explores solar development strategies Strategies for encouraging solar development is the focus of the Feb. 17 ACORE teleseminar in Ater Wynne's Portland office.

Ater Wynne among top 10 Most Admired Companies For a fifth consecutive year, Ater Wynne is among Oregon's top ten Most Admired Companies for professional services.

Webinar previews 2010 in renewable energy A preview of renewable energy financing, development and law will be the focus of the Jan. 20 ACORE webinar at Ater Wynne.

Employment Group to review top HR issues for 2009 Ater Wynne’s popular year-end review of employment law developments will be December 10 at Bridgeport in Portland.

Litigation Group "Recommended" in Benchmark Litigation Ater Wynne's Litigation Group has been listed as a "Recommended" firm in 2010 Benchmark Litigation, The Definitive Guide to America's Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys. Four partners were named as Stars or Future Stars.

Telecom attorney appointed to Governor's panel Seattle telecom attorney Art Butler has been appointed to the panel reviewing Washington broadband project proposals.

Benefits planning can help employer's bottom line Learn how benefits planning can save money and motivate employees in a down economy at the next employment seminar.

Firm hosts ACORE Renewable Energy Series Using carbon offsets was the focus of the ACORE Renewable Energy Teleconference hosted in Portland by Ater Wynne.

Litigation, Indian Law capabilities ranked top in state Best Lawyers has ranked the firm's Bet-the-Company Litigation and Indian Law capabilities number one in Oregon.

"Star Profile" wins Independent Publisher's Award Employment attorney Jathan Janove has taken home a Gold Award in the Independent Book Publisher Awards for his most recent book, "The Star Profile".

New blog addresses family-owned businesses Ater Wynne launches the Family-Owned Business Blog as a new resource for stakeholders of family-owned businesses.

Firm offers three new Employment Law Seminars Immigration law, employee fraud, and unleashing employee potential are the topics of three upcoming seminars.

Sustainable practices draw recognition Ater Wynne has been named one of the 100 Best Green Companies to Work for in Oregon by Oregon Business Magazine.

Chair pens healthcare editorial As chair of Ater Wynne’s Healthcare Group, Jonathan Ater is passionate about healthcare coverage. Read his editorial.

Three associates join Portland office Ater Wynne LLP has added three attorneys to its Portland office: Rick Boyd; Tom Karnes; and Maggie Walter.

Roundtables examine changing employment law Pending changes in employment law and the workplace will be the focus of separate Seattle and Portland Employment Roundtables.

Seminar to focus on maximizing IP value Maximizing value from intellectual property is the focus of a free breakfast seminar co-sponsored by Ater Wynne on February 18.

Ater Wynne among Most Admired Companies Ater Wynne has been named one of Oregon’s 10 Most Admired Companies in the professional services sector for 2008.

Portland office moves to the "Pearl" Ater Wynne is moving its Portland headquarters to the top floors of the Pearl District’s new Lovejoy Building, as of Dec. 15, 2008.

Sustainable practices attorneys participate in NWEC Conference December 8, 2008 - Environmental attorney Doug MacCourt and Emerging Business attorney Wallace Glauci, both members of Ater Wynne's Sustainable Practices Advisory Group, participated in "Market Driven Solutions for a Bad Market: How Well Will Green Survive?" at the recent Northwest Environmental Conference and Tradeshow in Portland.

Sustainable practices glean RecycleWorks Award Ater Wynne's Portland office has received a RecycleWorks Award for its sustainable business practices.

Ten partners tagged as Super Lawyers November 6, 2008 – Ten partners in Ater Wynne’s Portland office have been listed in Oregon Super Lawyers.

Pro bono work cited in Raphael House honor October 27, 2008 - Ater Wynne LLP has been named a recipient of Raphael House’s First Annual Founders’ Award.

Renewable energy, climate change series offered October 8, 2008 - The Portland office is the host site for two remote series on climate change and renewable energy.

New attorneys bring wealth preservation expertise October 1, 2008 - Kay Abramowitz and June Wiyrick Flores, attorneys with asset protection expertise, have joined Ater Wynne.

Firm continues to grow August, 2008 - Ater Wynne LLP has added three attorneys, expanding the Corporate, Litigation and Environmental Groups.

StartUp Portland to feature Emerging Business chair August, 2008 -Ernie Bootsma, chair of Ater Wynne's Emerging Business Group, will be the featured guest on StartUp Portland.

NAACP honors Ater Wynne for pro bono services Ater Wynne has been named a recipient of the 2008 Champion of Civil Rights Award by the NAACP for pro bono litigation.

Attorneys ranked as leaders by Chambers USA Chambers USA has listed five firm partners in their 2008 leading business lawyers guide.

Ater Wynne expands Energy Group April 4, 2008 - Two attorneys experienced in complex energy transactions and regulatory compliance have joined the firm.

Journal publishes class certification commentary The scholarly Appellate Journal of Practice and Process has published Lori Irish Bauman's class certification article.

Firm plans move to Portland's Pearl District February 8, 2008 - Ater Wynne has announced plans to move its Portland headquarters to the Pearl District’s new Lovejoy Building in late 2008.

Top deals range from financings to licensing January 2008 - Ater Wynne's top business deals for 2007 range from technology licensing for an alternative energy client to stock financings for high tech companies.

Business litigation blog covers Northwest February 1, 2008 - The Oregon Business Litigation Blog has changed its name to Northwest Business Litigation Blog to reflect its expanded scope. The online legal journal now includes business litigation information from Washington as well as Oregon.

Experienced real estate attorney joins firm December 2007 - Kirk W. Smith, a real estate attorney with more than 20 years’ experience in all aspects of real estate, finance, redevelopment and business transactional law, has joined Ater Wynne's Real Estate and Finance Group.

Ater Wynne named a Most Admired Company December 6, 2007 - Ater Wynne has been named one of the top three Most Admired Companies in Oregon for professional services by the Portland Business Journal.

Federal Indian law attorney joins firm November 2007 - Rob Roy Smith, a federal Indian law attorney who has served as counsel to numerous Indian tribes, has joined Ater Wynne.

Firm-sponsored sessions popular at NWEC December 6-7,2007 - Sessions sponsored and developed by Ater Wynne LLP for the Northwest Enviromental Conference were the most well-attended at the conference.

Construction lawyer listed as Rising Star December 2007 - Seattle construction lawyer Brenda Molner has been listed as a Rising Star by Washington Law & Politics.

Partners listed in Oregon Super Lawyers November 2007 – Ten partners in Ater Wynne’s Portland office have been listed in Oregon Super Lawyers.

Campbell named to QualityLogic Board November 2007 - Emerging Business attorney Bill Campbell has been named to the Board of Directors of QualityLogic.

Firm honored with Community Service Award October 2007 - Albertina Kerr Centers has honored Ater Wynne and firm chair Jonathan Ater with a Community Service Award.

Popular employment attorney, speaker joins firm September 2007 - Jathan Janove, a nationally recognized employment lawyer, author and speaker, has joined Ater Wynne.

AW partners among "Best Lawyers 2008" September 2007 - Eight Ater Wynne partners have been listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2008, a national legal referral guide.

Ater appointed to Governor's Health Fund Board August 2007 - Jonathan Ater, chair of Ater Wynne LLP, has been appointed by the governor to the new Oregon Health Fund Board.

Energy team helps build biomass project August 2007 - Ater Wynne’s work on the Warm Springs biomass project is coming to fruition with the recent $5 million commitment by Energy Trust of Oregon to invest the alternative energy venture.

Haller Chairs VOA Board August 2007 - Seattle environmental attorney Pete Haller is currently serving a three year term as Chairman of the Board of Volunteers of America, Western Washington. Pete has served on the VOAWW board since 1998.

Ater Wynne elects chair, managing partner July 2007 - Jonathan Ater, the senior partner of Ater Wynne LLP and Chair of the firm’s Health Law Group, has been elected Chair of the firm.

Patent marks first for Intellectual Property practice July 2007 - Ater Wynne’s growing patent practice has achieved a milestone with the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 7,241,071, representing the first patent listing Ater Wynne LLP as Attorney/Agent of Record.

Ater Wynne Among Top Five Corporate Law Firms June 2007 - Ater Wynne has been named one of the top five corporate law firms in Portland by Corporate Board Member magazine.

Seattle Arbitrator/Mediator Noted as Super Lawyer June 2007 - Seattle arbitrator and mediator Greg Harris has again been named a Super Lawyer by Washington Law and Politics magazine.

Business, Energy, Indian Law Attorneys Noted June 2007 - Four Portland attorneys have been listed among Portland's Best Lawyers in the June 2007 issue of Portland Monthly.

Business Lawyer Noted for Community, Legal Service June 2007 - Portland business attorney Brenda Meltebeke is among the city’s notable women honored by Profile Theatre in “A Celebration of the Uncommon Women of Portland.”

Saxton Joins JELD-WEN; Continues as Firm Partner May 2007 - Ron Saxton has joined JELD-Wen, Inc., as Senior Vice President for External Affairs. Ron will continue as a partner at Ater Wynne.

Medical Society Honors Jonathan Ater May 2007 - Jonathan Ater, a founding partner of Ater Wynne LLP and chair of the firm’s Health Law Group, has been awarded a Presidential Citation by the Medical Society of Metropolitan Portland.

Alternative Funding Available Through AIM April 2007 - Alternative energy companies fall within one of several industry sectors that often achieve funding through London's AIM, according to Energy and Emerging Business Partner Wallace Glausi in an article for the Portland Business Journal.

Partners Noted for Mergers and Aquisitions April 2007 - Greg Struxness and Bill Campbell, partners in Ater Wynne’s Corporate Finance Group, are among Portland’s leading M&A lawyers featured in the Portland Business Journal.

Glausi to Discuss Renewable Energy Project Funding Energy and Emerging Business attorney Wallace Glausi will discuss renewable energy project funding at Energy Conference 'o7: Making Renewable Energy Projects Happen, to be held April 24 in Portland.

Ater Wynne Web Site Recognized March 2007 - Ater Wynne’s new web site has received a 2006 Interactive Media Award for Outstanding Achievement in the professional services category.

Firm Mourns Joe Bowen's Passing February 2007 - Ater Wynne's colleague and friend, Joe Bowen, Of Counsel in our Indian Law Group, passed away February 20, 2007 in Scottsdale, AZ, surrounded by his family.

Environmental Groups Feature Ater Wynne Attorneys February 2007 - Energy attorneys Doug MacCourt and Wallace Glausi will speak at three significant environmental conferences this spring as part of Ater Wynne’s co-sponsorship of the events.

Seattle Shines with Rising Star December 2006 - For a third time, Seattle construction lawyer Brenda S. Molner has been listed as a Washington Rising Star in the Winter 2006/2007 issue of Washington Law and Politics.

Ater Wynne Named Service Provider of the Year November 2006 - Ater Wynne was named Service Provider Company of the Year at the 2006 Technology Awards, held November 16, 2006 in Portland.

Twelve Partners Named Oregon Super Lawyers November 2006 - Twelve attorneys from Ater Wynne’s Portland office have been named Super Lawyers by Washington Law and Politics magazine.

“Best Lawyers in America 2007” includes Ater Wynne Partners November 2006 - Six Ater Wynne partners have been included in The Best Lawyers in America 2007, a national referral guide for the legal profession to be released November 21, 2006 by publisher Woodward/White, Inc.

Ater Wynne Launches Oregon Business Litigation Blog August 2006 - Ater Wynne's Litigation Group has launched the Oregon Business Litigation blog, hosted by litigators in the firm's Portland office.

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