Stoel Rives LLP

Chambers and Partners ranked 85 Stoel Rives attorneys and 31 state-level and national practice areas in its Chambers USA 2024 guide. More than a quarter of Stoel Rives attorneys are now recognized by Chambers. Rankings are determined by independent interviews of clients and other members of the legal community. Congratulations! https://ow.ly/ca1y50Sb1MS #ChambersAndPartners #ChambersUSA #ChambersUSA2024 #LegalRankings #Law #Lawyers #TopLawFirms

Stoel Rives congratulates client Alliant Communities (AC) on closing its $160 million investment in Vose Apartments, a transit-oriented, multifamily housing project in Van Nuys, CA. The project involves razing four existing buildings to build a seven-story mid-rise with over 330 units of housing. Vose will offer studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, 27 of which will be designated for Extremely Low Income (ELI) households. https://ow.ly/H6WI50Sw7Nt The Stoel Rives deal team was led by Sallie Lin and Joe McCarthy and included Shelsea Voigt, Christopher Russell, Elizabeth Clampitt, and Ana Trask. Image credit: AC Martin #StoelRives #ClientSpotlight #AlliantCommunities #Housing #HousingProject #AffordableHousing

Happy Independence Day! Stoel Rives celebrates our nation's history and values. Let's build a brighter future together. #IndependenceDay2024

In this Daily Journal of Commerce article, attorney Mario Nicholas shares what to consider when analyzing dispute resolution provisions, including the steps required prior to litigation or arbitration, the state’s law governing disputes and where they must be resolved, whether or not a party has waived their right to a jury, and more. https://ow.ly/YcIL50SuY90 #StoelRives #DailyJournalOfCommerce #DisputeResolution #DisputeResolutionProvisions #Litigation #Arbitration #ConstructionAgreement #Construction #ConstructionIndustry #Lawyer #Attorney

Ariel Stavitsky is quoted in an article in New Project Media that discusses legislation passed recently in Oregon that provides an opt-in program for utility-scale standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS), the beginning of a state-level certification pathway for standalone BESS. According to Stavitsky, the bill provides additional opportunity for BESS developers to pursue state-level certification with the Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council but stops short of solving the primary permitting hurdle in Oregon—“the piecemeal” local land use authorization landscape for standalone BESS in the state. Read more here. https://ow.ly/v4xH50Su2Tx #StoelRives #Oregon #EnergyStorage #Energy #RenewableEnergy #BatteryEnergyStorageSystems #BESS #Lawyers #Attorneys

We congratulate Stoel Rives client Schréder on its acquisition of Ligman Lighting USA, an Oregon-based urban lighting manufacturer. Founded in 1907, Schréder is the leading independent provider of smart outdoor lighting solutions worldwide. The Stoel Rives deal team was led by Jason Brauser and included Kristopher Jensen, Nick Gourley, Matthew Wilmot, and others. https://ow.ly/e0Uz50Su2Es #StoelRives #ClientSpotlight #Acquisition #Schreder #LigmanLighting #LightingSolutions #Manufacturer #Lawyers #Attorneys

In an article in the Portland Business Journal, employment law attorneys John Dudrey and Laura Rosenbaum look at new challenges Oregon employers will confront in adapting to changes, effective July 1, to the Oregon Family Leave Act and Paid Leave Oregon. Read the full piece here. https://ow.ly/5vif50SsiFc #StoelRives #PortlandBusinessJournal #PBJ #OregonFamilyLeaveAct #OFLA #PaidLeaveOregon #PLO #FamilyLeave #MedicalLeave #Legislation #Compliance #Lawyers #Attorneys

This Disability Pride Month, Stoel Rives celebrates the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of people with disabilities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, regardless of their abilities. Join us in championing accessibility and inclusion. #DisabilityPrideMonth2024

ICYMI: Stoel Rives’ firmwide class of 19 summer associates are currently hard at work engaged in a variety of challenging assignments and interesting projects: Brian Aguilar, Cambria Judd Babbitt, Sudha Basu, Bradley Buchanan, Bethany Butler, Cailin Day, Marian Farah, Pilar Garrido, Ryan Laws, Maria LoCicero, Luis Martos, Connor McRobert, Alexandria Moncada, Lexi Orgill, Francisco Quintana, Zane Shaw, Jessica Ullom-Minnich, Maya Ward, and Jessica Wright. We’re so pleased you are spending your time with us this summer! Want to see your name here next year? Our direct-apply process is open for 2025! To learn more and apply, visit us at: https://ow.ly/YjXH50SpB66 #StoelRives #SummerAssociate #LawFirm #Lawyer #Attorney #Associate #Law

Congratulations to Penny Serrurier on being selected as an inductee of the Portland Business Journal’s 2024 40 Under 40 Hall of Fame, which honors past 40 Under 40 award winners who have had standout careers. Honorees will be celebrated at the 40 Under 40 Awards on July 11, 2024. For more information, please visit: https://ow.ly/aERy50SpBf5 #StoelRives #Portland #PortlandBusinessJournal #PBJ #40Under40 #HallOfFame #Oregon #Washington #Lawyer #Attorney