Client Collaborations
All Representative Cases
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.
Assisted school districts with judicial validation proceedings regarding bond measures.
Worked on acquisition of school sites, including advice on zoning and eminent domain.
Worked on land use permitting for new educational facilities and expansion of existing facilities.
Reviewed and opined on Oregon School Capital Improvement Matching (OSCIM) matching grants.
Drafted multiple policies and procedures, including bylaws, delegation of authority, censure policies, equity policies, and use of property policies.
Assisted with president and superintendent searches and employment agreement drafting.