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Tonkon Torp is proud to announce the launch of its annual fundraising efforts in support of the Oregon Lawyers Against Hunger (OLAH) campaign. The OLAH campaign, launched in 1997, supports the work of the Oregon Food Bank.

Led by Megan Reuther, Tonkon Torp made a matching donation to Willamette Week's Give!Guide for Youth, Rights & Justice (YRJ). Megan is on the board of directors of YRJ, a nonprofit serving: children and youth (primarily those in foster care) who are…

Tonkon Torp made a donation to Oregon Humanities, an independent, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Jeff Cronn organized the donation, which supports Think & Drink – conversations with writers, civic leaders, activists…

Tonkon Torp was a sponsor at the September 15 ¡Prospera! event put on by the Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation. Michael Willes, a member of the Foundation's board of directors, organized Tonkon's sponsorship and attended along with his wife. The…

Tonkon Torp was a sponsor at the Classroom Law Project's 17th Annual Golf Tournament on September 24. Classroom Law Project (CLP) works to prepare youth to become active, engaged, and informed participants in democratic society. Steven Wilker, Vice…

Tonkon Torp's Environmental & Natural Resources Practice Group was an associate sponsor at the Wild Splendor 2018 event put on by Columbia Land Trust on September 13. Max Miller organized Tonkon's involvement. Megan Reuther and Will Gent attended the…

Tonkon Torp was a table sponsor at Portland YouthBuilders' (PYB) annual "Cornhole Classic" on September 13. Tonkon's participation with the event was led by Ned Perry, a member of the PYB board of directors, who attended along with Bob Carey, Eric…

Tonkon Torp sponsored the September 15 State Capital Walk to Defeat ALS, put on by the Oregon and SW Washington Chapter of the ALS Association. Rocky Dallum was the lead attorney and participated in the walk with his team, Mike's Meanderers, named…

Tonkon Torp was a table sponsor at the "Be a Rock in a Child's Life" event put on by Faithful Friends on September 13. Max Miller, who recently joined the Faithful Friends Board of Directors, led Tonkon's involvement with the event. Faithful Friends…

In her capacity as a member of the Campaign for Equal Justice (CEJ) Associate's Committee, Stephanie Grant helped to promote CEJ's Party Under the Stars fundraising raffle. Party Under the Stars (CEJ's new/young lawyer event) was held on September 17…

Tonkon Torp made a donation in support of the 9th Annual Dei's Forte for Children Charity Gala, held September 8 in San Diego, California. Kurt Ruttum led Tonkon's involvement with the event. Over the years, funds raised by Dei's Forte have rescued…

Tonkon Torp partner Christopher Pallanch has been elected President of the Oregon Chapter of the Federal Bar Association for the 2018-2019 term. The Federal Bar Association works to strengthen the federal legal system and administration of justice…

Led by Tom Palmer, Tonkon Torp made a donation to Equal Justice Works, a Washington, DC-based nonprofit organization that focuses on careers in public service for lawyers. The mission of Equal Justice Works is to create a just society by mobilizing…

Tonkon Torp partner James Hein has joined the Board of Directors for the Montessori Children's House. The school was founded in 2010 and serves the diverse community of Portland's South Waterfront. Hein is helping to transition the school from its…

Tonkon Torp hosted the Owen M. Panner American Inn of Court for a new member orientation on August 24. Sarah Einowski brought the event to Tonkon Torp in her capacity as a member if the Inn's Executive Committee.

Tonkon Torp sponsored a hole at the Ninth Annual Youth Progress Golf Tournament on August 17. Youth Progress provides a nurturing environment where youth gain the skills necessary to progress socially, personally, academically, and vocationally…

On August 14, Sarah Einowski spoke to incoming 1Ls at University or Oregon Law School during their preorientation program. She discussed how best to interact with practicing attorneys and offered general advice for law school.

Tonkon Torp partner Steven Wilker has been elected Vice Chair of the Classroom Law Project (CLP). The CLP is a nonprofit organization that helps prepare Oregon’s youth to become active, engaged, and informed participants in a democratic society…

The Bankruptcy Practice Group was a sponsor of the U.S. District Court of Oregon Historical Society's picnic on August 5. The annual picnic at Judge Leavy’s family farm celebrated the Bankruptcy Bench & Bar this year, and focused on honoring the pro…

Tonkon Torp was a "Rainbow Trout" sponsor at the August 4, Hooked on Nature Fundraiser for Columbia Springs. Jeanette Schuster organized Tonkon's participation with the event and attended along with Adam Adkin, and Sam DeBaltzo.