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Eugene Event Inspires the Next Generation of Lawyers

By Rebecca Ivanoff
n October 7, Lane County Women
Lawyers joined with the Honor-
Oable Ann Aiken of the U.S. District
Court, the UO Law School’s Center for
Career Planning and Professional Devel-
opment, the UO Women’s Law Forum,
and the Federal Bar Association to present
“The Art of the Possible: Harnessing Cre-
ativity, Courage, and Grit to Blaze a Path
to Professional Happiness.” Designed to
inspire law students and new lawyers to At the event, clockwise from
think courageously and creatively about top left: Mariann Hyland,
their future careers, the event featured Hon. Ann Aiken,
19 dynamic women from a wide range Dr. Yvette M. Alex-Assensoh,
of practice areas and professions. It also Dr. Carol Pratt, Hon. Karen
served to recognize and welcome the Overstreet, Elisa Dozono,
Honorable Jolie Russo as Lane County’s Patty Perlow, Beth Heckert,
newest federal magistrate judge and to Kelsie McDaniel
celebrate Patty Perlow, Lane County’s first nationally recognized thought leader on passion as a guide for creating deeply
elected female district attorney. alternative fee arrangements, served as meaningful work.
The recently installed art exhibit at the keynote speaker during lunch. Her The afternoon’s three panels included
the Wayne L. Morse U.S. Courthouse address, entitled “A Worthy Journey De- judges, law firm partners, government
provided a beautiful backdrop for the fies All Maps,” set an inspirational tone attorneys, higher-education administra-
afternoon’s events, which began with for the afternoon’s panel presentations tors, lobbyists, entrepreneurs, nonprofit
over 180 attendees enjoying a hosted by encouraging attendees to work hard, directors, and law professors. Panelists
lunch and opening remarks by Judge develop strong professional relationships, shared valuable insights on ways to
Aiken. Nicole Auerbach, a founding and always remain open to new and attain personal and professional hap-
partner of Valorem Law Group and a unexpected opportunities to use one’s piness. Their advice touched on a range
of topics including (1) the importance of
maintaining balance and engaging in self-
care; (2) the value in developing strong
mentor relationships; (3) the benefit of
serving one’s community; and (4) the
necessity of being willing to move con-
Lisa Amato
Lisa Amato fidently toward opportunities that align
with one’s passions, even if that means
taking a pay cut or involves a challenge
that feels intimidating.
Following the panel presentations, a
Exclusively
Exclusively reception featuring food and drink from
local businesses offered an opportunity
Dispute Resolution Services for attendees to connect with colleagues
Dispute Resolution Services
while appreciating art from several
Mediation
Mediation Oregon-based artists. Judge Aiken closed
Arbitration the event by honoring Judge Russo and
Arbitration
Ms. Perlow, and by expressing her ap-
preciation for the honest and inspiring
comments offered by each of the speak-
LISA AMATO MATO
LISA A ers. Feedback revealed that “The Art of
Amato Mediation
Amato Mediation the Possible” was a powerful event for
law students and seasoned attorneys
520 SW Yamhill, Suite 1015 alike, leaving many feeling energized
520 SW Yamhill, Suite 1015
Portland, OR 97204
Portland, OR 97204 about the possibilities that exist within
our profession.
503.789.3262 Rebecca Ivanoff is an associate director
503.789.3262
www.amatomediation.com
www.amatomediation.com for career planning and professional
lisa@amatomediation.com
lisa@amatomediation.com development at the University of Oregon
School of Law, and she is a member of the
Lane County Women Lawyers’ Steering
Committee.
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