Thursday, March 04, 2010
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NEWS: Miller Nash Partner Gary Christensen Elected Chair of the Construction Law Section of the Oregon State Bar
PORTLAND, Ore – March 8, 2010 – Miller Nash LLP partner Gary Christensen has been elected for a one year term as the new chair for the Construction Law Section of the Oregon State Bar following several years on the executive committee and as an officer.
"Gary has more than 20 years of construction law experience and his deep understanding of the construction industry will be a tremendous asset to the Construction Law Section of the Oregon State Bar," said Don Burns, managing partner of Miller Nash. "Gary is a natural leader, and the construction industry will benefit greatly from this election."
Christensen has practiced law since 1988 when he joined Miller Nash. His practice focuses on construction law and commercial litigation, and he is a partner in the firm's construction law practice group. Christensen also co-chairs the firm's technology committee.
About The Oregon State Bar's Construction Law Section
The purpose of the Construction Law Section is to work with the Oregon State Bar and other organizations to further common projects related to the legal profession, with particular emphasis on construction law. It also provides opportunities for local attorneys to further their professional development and provides a vehicle for local construction attorneys and industry professionals to communicate regarding important issues in Oregon construction law.
About Miller Nash Miller Nash LLP is one of the Pacific Northwest's larger and most respected multiservice law firms, offering comprehensive, creative, and innovative services to its clients since 1873. Miller Nash has more than 120 lawyers serving clients through its offices in Portland and Central Oregon, and Seattle and Vancouver, Wash. Miller Nash serves a wide range of leading businesses, nonprofit organizations, public entities, and individuals, and the firm does pro bono representation. The firm's clients operate in a variety of significant industries, including banking, biotech, construction, energy, food production, forest products, government, healthcare, higher education, intellectual property, manufacturing, real estate, securities, and technology.
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