2024 August Hearsay

HearSay THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE CLARK COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION

August 2024

December 2019

“Been there, done that.”

“Still there, still doing it.”

JESSE JACOBS

DON JACOBS

Injury law in Oregon and Washington Available for consult, association, or referral.

JESSE JACOBS Past President, Clark County, WA Bar Association OTLA Guardian WSAJ Eagle DON JACOBS Trial Lawyer of the Year, Clark County (2015) Past President, Oregon Trial Lawyers Association

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The Clark County Bar Association is a professional organization that serves to support our local attorney community through providing education and networking opportunities designed to enhance and foster better relationships within the local legal community.

August Hearsay Contributors Nathan Petersen Petersen Rothermel Law Firm Nathan Petersen is a partner at Petersen Rothermel Law Firm.

His practice focuses mostly on Family Law and Estate Planning.

Kristen Arnaud Clark County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office Kristen Arnaud has been a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney at Clark County Prosecuting Attorney ’s Office since 2014.

Lisa Darco Clark County Bar Association L isa D a rco ha s ser ve d a s t he Executive Director of the Clark C ount y Ba r Assoc iat ion since 2011. In 2021, she was honored w it h t h e P r o f e s s io n a l i s m i n Practice Award by the WSBA.

Courtney Mendoza Petersen Rothermel Law Firm Courtney Mendoza’s practice focuses on criminal defense and family law, including dissolutions, parenting plans, and child support.

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CCBA Summer Soiree page 9

Celebrating the life of Kevin Emamorado page 14

Lawyers and Proud: Pride 2024 page 18

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Cowlitz Rural Practice Symposium

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This event aspires to inform lawyers and community members about the opportunities for lawyers to consider setting up practice in our local, rural area.

MCLE Classes for Lawyers: 1pm to 4pm (Refreshments Served) Presentations about Housing, Jobs, Schools and Economy: 4pm to 5:30pm Networking Reception: 5:30pm to 6:00pm

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 - 1PM TO 6PM LOCATION: KALAMA TIMBER MARKET AT THE WATERFRONT MCLE INSTRUCTORS (3 MCLEs PENDING (2 ARE ETHICS))

CARLEE BLISS JILL KARMY CHELSEA BALDWIN COWLITZ COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT COMMISSIONERS ETHICS (FAMILY LAW)

Darcy Hoffman Director of Business Services Workforce SW WA

ETHICS

Darrell & Pam Whittle Realty One Group Pacifica

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Lindsey Cope Vice President Cowlitz Economic Development Council

To Register, Call or Email The event is FREE

RURAL LEGAL PRACTICE

Dr.. Karen Cloninger Longview Schools Superintendent

Emily Robertson Employment Security Dept.

SW Regional Labor Economist

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Clients Don't Often See the Whole Board

Theresa Springer, CDLP® Certied Divorce Lending Professional Senior Loan Ofcer cell: 360.798.4161 direct: 503-766-4335 Theresa.Springer@movement.com www.TheresaSpringer.com

Divorce can be like a chess match. In the midst of the emotions that come with it clients don't often see the whole board. Having a CDLP® on your client team will protect them now and when they're ready to make the next move.

Contact Theresa Springer, CDLP® today!

Prepared Clients Are Better Clients A Resource for Clients Exploring Divorce Not all clients are ready for immediate legal action. Our workshops are ideal for those exploring their options. Referring them to Second Saturday prepares them for future steps, leading to more decisive clients for your practice.

Expand Your Network and Client Base

Presenting at Second Saturday Workshops showcases your expertise, builds connections, and attracts clients in the early stages of considering divorce. This exposure positions you as a trusted family law authority leading to new business opportunities.

For more information, to register, or to join our team of presenters, contact Theresa Springer, Co-Leader, today!

Theresa Springer, CDLP® : 360.798.4161 l Dale Carstensen, CDRE : 541.659.1370 2ndsaturdayclarkcounty@gmail.com

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Left to right: Steven Hogue, Amy Price, Erik Selden (Team Leader), Bryan Dent, Phil Czajka

When is it possible to be both new and not new?

In the case of these Vancouver locals, who are new to Washington Trust Bank and anything but new to banking.

Meet the team at: watrust.com/Vancouver

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Come ready to rage. and ready to give.

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“Sal, like I am, is a past president of the WSBA. In his 38 years of private practice he has tried complex civil lawsuits and he has argued appeals at every level of state and federal appellate courts. He will make a great addition to our state supreme court. Sal has my full support.”

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KYLE SCIUCHETTI, MILLER NASH LLP, PAST PRESIDENT WSBA

“I’ve known Sal for years and he has been a true champion for access to justice. I am giving him my complete support to be elected to our state supreme court. I hope you will give him your support as well.”

LOREN ETENGOFF, FORMER WSBA GOVERNOR AND FORMER TRUSTEE LEGAL FOUNDATION OF WASHINGTON ONLINE »

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Clark County Bar Association CLARK COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING July 9, 2024

Minutes for the CCBA Board of Trustees Meeting July 9, 2024 Called to order 12:05 p.m. Hawke, Wechselblatt, Larson, Sutanto, Phelan, and Executive Director Darco June 4, 2024 board meeting minutes: Motion to Approve (Phelan / Wechselblatt) Approved Treasurer’s Report: Financials prepared for board to review. Ben will give report at the next meeting. He expects some revisions.

Ongoing Action Items Committee Reports: Hearsay Committee (Hawke): As usual, lots of great content is in the works. The next Hearsay issue is coming out soon.

Social Committee (Phelan, Darco): The Parisian Picnic themed Summer Soiree will be held at the Hidden House on August 3rd.

CLE Committee: 5 CLEs are confirmed for fall. The ethics CLE is confirmed. Expecting a tentative full calendar in August.

DEI Committee (Wechselblatt): CLE is 7/17. Great turnout anticipated.

Membership Committee (Sutanto): The committee will be focusing on renewals.

Current Action Items Goal Setting and tracking: will discuss next month Membership Update (Darco): 2023/2024: 437 attorney members, 2023/2024 15 Associate members, 2023/2024 35 staff members, Non Renewed: 38, New Members: 47, 2022/2023: 410 attorney members, 2022/2023 11 associate members, 2022/2023 10 staff members, March 1, 2023: 401 members Department 12 Bar Poll: Received 181 responses; July 9th 1 count/verify at 1:30 p.m.; July 9th or 10th release results Upcoming Meetings/ Events Summer Soiree 8/3/24 Golf Tournament 8/9/24 Barrister’s Ball 3/8/25 Adjourned 12:50