2011 Presentations
Jan. 7- Dunn Carney Ag Summit-Presentations by Tim Bernasek, Elizabeth Howard, Jack Hoffman, Anne Foster and Kate Moore.
Jan. 19- Bill Joseph speaks at the AGC University on Oregon Construction Liens – Assure You Get Paid and Payment and Performance Bonds: Finishing the Job and Getting Paid.
Jan. 20- Bill Joseph presented a Legislative Update at a Fidelity Title luncheon.
Jan. 22 – Dunn Carney’s new Bankruptcy attorney, Chris Parnell, gave a presentation on “Introduction to Bankruptcy Law and Procedure” at the Introduction to Legal Concepts Boot Camp sponsored by Lewis & Clark Law School at the OHSU Center for Health and Healing.
Jan. 25- Dunn Carney hosted the International Trademark Association (INTA) Roundtable on Trademark Law in the Fashion and Apparel Industries. Justin Aida led the roundtable discussion. Merrill Baumann, Laura Althouse and David Zehntbauer also attended.
Feb. 4 – Jack Cooper made an Antitrust presentation to chairs of National Association of Credit Managers (NACM) Industry Groups
Feb. 24- John Miller will make a presentation on Article 2 to National Association of Credit Managers (NACM) in a webinar.
March 3- Eric Kekel was a moderator for a panel addressing Challenges in Funding Settlements in Construction Defect Cases at the MC Consultants meeting in Portland.
March 3- Jack Cooper will present a Webinar entitled, Are You Playing “The Price is Right” or “Jeopardy”? – Avoiding Price Discrimination Claims.
March 7-9-Dunn Carney was a sponsor of the 2011 Oregon Dairy Farmers Annual Convention. Elizabeth Howard made a presentatin at the Convention.
March 17 Bill Joseph will speak with Joel Dietzman, Anchor Insurance & Surety, Inc. at the AGC University on Insurance Basics for Contractors. This course was open to anyone interested in learning more about insurance, a main strategy used by contractors to manage risk.
March 17- Bill Joseph spoke with Joel Dietzman, Anchor Insurance & Surety, Inc. at the AGC University on Insurance-Builders’ Risk. Builders’ risk coverage (also referred to course of construction coverage) is a critical component of a construction project’s risk management program.
April 7- David Rossmiller will speak with Peter Vitsznik of Kilmer Voorhees at a seminar, Insurance in the Construction Industry, sponsored by The Seminar Group. Their topic will be Insured Coverage; Scope of Coverage: Defense vs. Indemnity; Impact of Anti-Indemnity Statute; Timing of Defense Determination; Allocation of Additional Insured Defense Costs
April 13- Bill Joseph will speak at the AGC University on What Every Project Manager Needs to Know About Insurance and Risk Management
April 25- Bob Winger will speak at a National Business Institute seminar on “LLC or INC.? Entity Selection for a Small to Medium Sized Business. His topic is Advanced Issues in Business Entity Selection.
Oct. 5, 2011–Melissa Busley will speak at the Tax Exempt Organizations From Start to Finish seminar sponsored by National Business Institute. Her topic is Ethical Considerations For Exempt Organizations Practioners.
2010 Presentations
Jan 19-Dunn Carney Ag Summit-Presentations by Tim Bernasek, Elizabeth Howard and Jack Hoffman.
Jan. 20-Portland Human Resources Management Association (PHRMA) monthly luncheon. Tamsen Leachman is the luncheon speaker and her topic is Looking Back and Planning Ahead, Understanding Your Legal Risks and Challenges in 2010.
Jan. 27- Melissa Busley will be speaking at the Pearls of Wisdom seminar for the Agriculture Show at the Expo Center. She will be on a panel addressing business succession planning/exit strategies, retirement planning and long term care needs.
Feb. 11- Bill Joseph spoke at the monthly luncheon of the Homebuilders Association of Portland on Contracts–Dos, Don’ts and Musts.
Feb. 18-Construction Lien Seminar-John Chambers and Tim Hering will make the presentations on Lien basics, how bankruptcy, receiverships and FDIC takeovers affect lien claims, key differences between Oregon and Washington Lien Law and traps for the unwary.
Feb. 24-Employment Law Seminar-Best Practices in 2010–Employee Use and Abuse of Family and Medical Leave, Disability Accommodation Requests, and Injured Workers and Return to Work Issues. Tamsen Leachman and Kris Kennet of Aon Risk Services made the presentations.
March 4—AGC University–Oregon-Columbia Chapter– Bill Joseph will speak on Getting Paid: Oregon Construction Liens-Private Work at the AGC Center in Wilsonville.
Oregon lien law is one of the most effective in the country and arguably the best protection a contractor can have for getting paid. Yet the lien process is fraught with pitfalls that can invalidate an otherwise meritorious lien claim. This course will provide a comprehensive guide for the construction professional regarding lien law, including required notices, timelines, lien drafting and filing, foreclosure, and collections. Registration at the AGC website.
Mar. 19-Public Contracting and Procurement-David Buono and Bill Joseph will speak at this Lorman seminar in Eugene. Click here to see the brochure.
March 21-24—David Rossmiller will speak on Hurricane Damage Assessment & Legal Issues with Wes Jordan from Rimkus Consulting Group at the 2010 Claims Conference sponsored by PLRB/LIRB in San Antonio, TX .
April 20- Renee Stineman and Dan Drazan are speaking on lease enforcement at a Multnomah Bar Association CLE, Commercial Real Estate Leasing, The Changing Landscape.
April 21 – Eric Kekel is speaking at the Portland Construction Defect Law Seminar sposored by MC Consultants. His panel will address Indemnity Clauses in Subcontractor Agreements: Pros & Cons. Other panelists include Hon. Sr. Assoc. Justice Richard W. Riggs, Oregon Supreme Court; Andrew Burns, Cosgrave Vergeer & Kester; and Thomas Johnson, Vial Fotheringham.
April 22- Heather Guthrie spoke on Estate Planning: Wills and Trusts at an Advice for Life Program, sponsored by Frazier Hunnicutt Financial.
May 11- Dunn Carney Employment Seminar- Strategic Selection & Talent Management in a Lean Business Environment.
Tamsen Leachman and our panel of HR Leaders addressed how they are successfully managing human capital through identification of the right candidates to fill specific hiring needs. Panel members include:
Sheila Murty-Job, Legacy Health
Alan Huston-Doubletree Hotels
Julie Kearney-Ecos IQ/Advantage IQ
June 23 - Dunn Carney Employment Seminar- Health Care Summit
Tamsen Leachman and guest speakers had a lively discussion about the impact of health care reform. Panel members include:
Robert Winger – Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue
Josh Sears – AmeriBen/IEC Group
Lisa Lettenmaier – Health Source NW
July 9 - Bill Joseph spoke at a continuing education seminar at Ticor Title on Liens.
July 15 - David Zehntbauer and Dan Drazan spoke at the Landlord-Tenant Update sponsored by Sterling Education Services, Inc.
July 29 – JoDee Keegan presented a webinar to National Association of Credit Managers (NACM) on Credit Enhancements – Article 9 Security Interests.
August 13– JoDee Keegan will make a presentation to the Hardwoods Group of NACM re: Article 9 Security Interests, Consignments & PMSI (Purchase money security interest).
August 26 – JoDee Keegan will present a webinar to NACM on Credit Enhancements – Consignments, Vender Managed Inventory arrangements and PMSI (Purchase money security interest).
October 1- Kate Moore will speak at the University of Oregon’s Journal of Environmental Law and Litigation and the Bowerman Center for Environmental Law’s 2010 JELL Symposium. The title of the Symposium is “Cultivating Our Future: New Landscapes in Food and Agricultural Law and Policy.” Kate will be on a panel titled, Legal Ethics in Agricultural – Agribusiness Accountability.
Oct. 14- Bill Joseph spoke at the Homebuilders Association of Portland All Member Luncheon on Liens: How to Avoid Pitfalls and Get Paid.
October 27-Dunn Carney Employment Seminar -Getting Ahead of the Harassment & Discrimination Curve. Tamsen Leachman and Irene Scruggs spoke at this seminar.
Nov. 3-Ken Antell will speak at a Real Estate Joint Ventures Seminar in Portland sponsored by Law Seminars International. He will address Due Diligence in Selecting Partners and Maintaining an Effective Work Relationship Over the Life of the Venture. Register here for the Real Estate Joint Ventures Seminar.
Nov. 3.–Heather Guthrie spoke on Estate Planning and Administration at the annual Learning the Ropes Seminar for new attorneys sponsored by the Oregon State Bar.
Nov. 4-5–19th Annual Oregon Water Law Conference sponsored by The Seminar Group. Elizabeth Howard will speak on Nov. 4 on Practical Skills: Defending Against Motions for Preliminary Injunctions in NEPA and ESA Cases.
Nov. 16 – Dunn Carney Construction Seminar
- Contract Issues – Learn What Matters
- Indemnity Issues – Avoid the Pitfalls
- Legislative Updates – Residential Focus
Tuesday, November 16, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the HBA Building in Lake Oswego. Dunn Carney attorneys John Chambers, Jon Bennett, Tim Hering, Eric Kekel, Damon Henrie and Bill Joseph spoke at the seminar.
Nov. 17- Marsha Murray-Lusby will speak at the Hospitality, Spirituality and Personal Planning Forum sponsored by the Abbey Foundation of Oregon and Northwest Bank. Her topic is Six Secrets to Successful Estate Planning in 2010 and Beyond.
December 8-Kate Moore will be speaking at HalfMoon Seminar’s Oregon Water Laws and Regulations seminar in Clackamas, OR. Her presentation will be titled, Development of Oregon Water Laws: Making Sense of It All.
