Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
Successful defense of university on appeal—including handling the oral argument—regarding claims for failure to accommodate and disability discrimination under federal law and breach of contract and estoppel under state law brought by former graduate student.
Successfully defended university on appeal regarding claims for violations of the Civil Rights Act of 1871, including a “Section 1983” claim, and the Anti-Terrorism Act.
Successfully defended college at the district court level regarding claims for disability discrimination, age discrimination, discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and constitutional due process brought by a former instructor.
Successfully defended university at the district court level and on appeal regarding claims for Title VI discrimination and Section 1983 due process violations brought by former undergraduate student.
Advised higher education institution on policy and underlying process documents, as well as navigating investigations and grievance processes, under Title IX regulations.
Assisted school district client with formation of a park and recreation district to assume school aquatic facilities.
Assisted Portland Community College in the development and implementation of its 2000, 2008, and 2017 bond program expansions, including land use, construction contracts, property acquisition, and election law issues.
Successfully defended a circuit court challenge to the wording of a school bond ballot title.
Assisted multiple school districts and community college districts in drafting and enacting local public contracting rules in compliance with the Public Contracting Code.