Client Collaborations

Successful defense against claims arising from head injuries sustained during a scuba diving class.

Successfully challenged the National Women’s Soccer League’s minimum age rule in U.S. District Court as an illegal boycott in violation of federal antitrust law on behalf of 15-year-old professional soccer player Olivia Moultrie. Trial team obtained a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction in this landmark case, prohibiting the NWSL and its teams from boycotting Moultrie due to her age. Achievements also included securing favorable rulings on significant questions arising out of federal antitrust and labor law, including that the NWSL and its teams did not constitute a “single entity” for antitrust purposes and that Moultrie’s claim was not precluded by federal labor statutes and did not interfere with ongoing collective bargaining between the NWSL and the NWSL Players Association. Case culminated in the negotiation of a settlement ensuring Moultrie’s right to continue playing in the NWSL, subject to the provisions of any final collective bargaining agreement.

Represents government agency in lawsuit alleging fraud-type claims related to origination of mortgage loan.

Represented retail client with negotiating resolution of alleged hazardous waste violations asserted by federal and state enforcement agencies.

Drafted and negotiated construction contracts for owners, architects, and contractors for the development of commercial and residential properties in Oregon and Washington.

Assisted as part of transaction team representing Glacier Bancorp, Inc. in acquisition of Heritage Bancorp, a Nevada based bank holding company with assets of approximately $842 million.

Building and coordinating a portfolio of particle material formulations.

Represented solar energy company in arbitration related to breach of solar power purchase agreement resulting from purchaser’s failure to provide senior property rights for solar power system as required by agreement.

Iván has handled high-stakes appeals in a wide range of subject areas, including commercial disputes, CERCLA issues, constitutional law issues, criminal justice issues, education law issues, ERISA disputes, insurance coverage, tort claims, and securities claims. His experience includes appellate motions and petitions, merits and amicus briefing, and oral argument (before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the Oregon Court of Appeals), petitions for writs of mandamus and petitions for review and responses to the Oregon Supreme Court, as well as amicus briefs in the Oregon Appellate Courts and U.S. Supreme Court. Including the following matters: