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12.17.2019
Parna Mehrbani Named Woman of Vision by Daily Journal of Commerce
Tonkon Torp attorney Parna Mehrbani has been named by the Daily Journal of Commerce as a 2019 Woman of Vision. Parna was honored among 44 women, from such industries as architecture, engineering, construction, and fields related to building.
11.21.2019
Parna Mehrbani Covers Professionalism with the Deschutes County Bar Association
Tonkon Torp partner Parna Mehrbani spoke to members of the Deschutes County Bar Association on the topic of professionalism.
10.10.2019
Parna Mehrbani and Eric Beach Brief Businesses on California Consumer Privacy Act
Tonkon Torp attorneys Parna Mehrbani and Eric Beach continued their series of briefings to introduce the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) to the Portland business community. The CCPA is a sweeping consumer privacy law that goes into effect on…
10.7.2019
Parna Mehrbani Speaks to First Year Law Students about Professionalism
Tonkon Torp Partner Parna Mehrbani spoke at the opening session of the Lewis & Clark Law School Foundations of Professional Practice class
8.29.2019
Parna Mehrbani and Eric Beach Host California Consumer Privacy Act 2.0 Briefing
Tonkon Torp attorneys Parna Mehrbani and Eric Beach hosted a follow up briefing on the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). The CCPA goes into effect on January 1, 2020 and will impact a significant number of businesses who do business in…
8.15.2019
Parna Mehrbani Leads CLE on Professionalism to Umatilla County Bar Association
Tonkon Torp partner Parna Mehrbani spoke to members of the Umatilla County Bar Association on the topic of professionalism.
7.15.2019
Parna Mehrbani Presents California Consumer Privacy Act Overview to OSB Business Law Section
Tonkon Torp attorney Parna Mehrbani provided an overview of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) at a CLE hosted by the Oregon State Bar Business Law Section.
6.7.2019
Eric Beach and Parna Mehrbani Discuss California Privacy Act for Portland Business Journal
The Portland Business Journal has published an editorial by Eric Beach and Parna Mehrbani on why Oregon companies should care about the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA).
5.13.2019
Parna Mehrbani Speaks at Portland Women in Leadership Symposium
Tonkon Torp Partner Parna Mehrbani was a featured panelist at the 2019 Portland Women in Leadership Symposium held on March 28. The event, “Center Stage: Standing Out & Speaking Up,” highlighted six women leaders from a cross section of professions…
4.11.2019
Parna Mehrbani and Eric Beach Host Employer Briefing on California Consumer Privacy Act
On March 14, Tonkon Torp attorneys Parna Mehrbani and Eric Beach hosted an introduction to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which goes into effect on January 1, 2020.
2.15.2019
Tonkon Talks Provides a Roadmap for CA Consumer Privacy Act
The February 6 Tonkon Talk guided business owners through the pending implementation of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), which passed in 2018. Parna Mehrbani and Eric Beach provided background on the legislation, explained how broadly…
9.18.2018
Eric Beach Covers Cybersecurity at Tonkon Talk
On September 5, Eric Beach led a program to help startups assess cybersecurity risks and know how to respond in the event of a breach. After outlining the steps necessary to conduct a thorough risk assessment, Eric provided best practices for…
7.19.2018
Tonkon Torp Names Parna Mehrbani Co-Chair of Information Privacy & Security Practice Group
Tonkon Torp has appointed partner Parna Mehrbani as Co-Chair of its Information Privacy & Security Practice Group. Mehrbani has a well-regarded practice that focuses on protecting and enforcing intellectual property. She also has experience advising…
7.13.2018
Wilker and Beach Break Down GDPR Compliance at Tonkon Talk
At the June 27 Tonkon Talk, attorneys Steven Wilker and Eric Beach led a discussion on the newly rolled out General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and how it impacts Oregon companies that target or collect information about customers in the EU.
12.8.2015
Tonkon Torp Announces Two New Partners
Tonkon Torp LLP has elected Blerina Kotori and Christopher Pallanch to the partnership, effective January 1, 2016. Both attorneys started their private practices as associates for the firm. Kotori began at the firm as a summer associate and was the…
7.16.2015
Blerina Kotori Selected for Oregon State Bar Civil Rights Section
Tonkon Torp attorney Blerina Kotori has been selected to serve on the Executive Committee of the Oregon State Bar’s Civil Rights Section. The Oregon State Bar Civil Rights Section provides bar members with opportunities to develop their civil rights…
6.19.2015
Information Privacy & Security Attorneys Host Compliance Professionals
Attorneys from Tonkon Torp’s Information Privacy & Security Group recently hosted members affiliated with the Greater Portland Compliance Association for a seminar on cyber security. Tatiana Perry, Lauren Wallace and Eric Beach spoke to the…
4.14.2015
Tatiana Perry and Jessica Morgan Offer Information Privacy and Security Insights
Tatiana Perry and Jessica Morgan recently gave a presentation to a network of Portland women attorneys on legal, regulatory and reputational issues associated with data breaches, including information about the current cyber threat landscape and…
11.10.2014
Corbett & Wilker Discuss “Big Data" Headaches
Sherrill Corbett and Steven Wilker were speakers at the Oregon State Bar Corporate Counsel Section's annual fall Continuing Legal Education event on October 22, 2014. They were among a group of attorneys and IT professionals addressing the topic, “Is…
11.7.2014
Wilker Explores Legal Issues Related to the Internet of Things and Drones
Steven Wilker recently spoke at an Oregon State Bar continuing legal education seminar focused on legal ramifications of the technology behind the "Internet of Things and Drones." The "Internet of Things" refers to the development of everyday objects…