Overview

This conference will bring you up to speed on the major issues in Oregon Water Law. Hear the latest on the Oregon Supreme Court’s review of the first significant water rights case to come before the Court in years ~ Fort Vannoy Irrigation District v. Oregon Water Resources Commission.

Get an update on water legislation enacted by the Oregon legislature in its 2008 special session, as well as legislation passed by Congress related to four separate Oregon water matters. Listen to the experts delve into recent events in several basins around the state, including the navigability determination in the Rogue Basin, efforts to finance new water projects in the Deschutes Basin, and recent developments to settle longstanding disputes in the Klamath Basin.

You will also have an opportunity to learn practical skills for protecting water rights, as well as ethical considerations for water attorneys. Join our outstanding faculty of experts directly involved in these important water law issues.

Thank you to the Seminar Co-Sponsors Stoel Rives LLP, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP and Oregon Water Resources Department

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Who Should Attend:
Attorneys
Legal Staff
Tribal Representatives
Developers
Planners
Regulators
Government Officials
Environmentalists
Engineers and Consultants
Landowners

Agenda

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Faculty

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David E. Filippi, Program Co-Chair, is a partner with Stoel Rives LLP where he practices natural resources, environmental and land use law while concentrating on water rights and quality.

Richard M. Glick, Program Chair, is a partner at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP where he practices in water, environmental and energy law. He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America.

Sonja Biorn-Hansen is the lead staff person on water quality credit trading with the Oregon Dept. of Water Quality.

Jennie L. Bricker, Stoel Rives LLP, practices natural resource law with a focus on water law and waterways.

Mike Carrier, Keynote Speaker, is the National Resources Policy Director for Governor Kulongoski.

Debbie L. Colbert, PhD is the Senior Policy Coordinator for the Oregon Water Resources Department. She assists the Department and Water Resources Commission in developing programs and policies consistent with state law.

Denise Fjordbeck is the Attorney-in-Charge of Civil and Administrative Appeals at the Oregon DOJ.

Tod Heisler is Executive Director of The Deschutes River Conservancy. He has 20 years experience in conservation and natural resources management.

Tom Hickman is the Water Utility Manager for the City of Bend. He helps maximize efficiency of infrastructure planning and operations

Jim Hill is the Administrator for the Medford Regional Water Reclamation Facility.

Joseph H. Hobson, Ritter Hobson LLC, focuses his practice on personal and business planning, property law.

Elizabeth E. Howard is a partner at Dunn Carney Allen Higgins & Tongue LLP, where her practice focuses on water law, environmental and natural resources law, and agricultural law.

Peter R. Jarvis is a partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP. He practices primarily in the area of attorney professional responsibility and risk management. He is the partner-in-charge of the firm's Portland office.

Richard J. Kepler is the Water Quantity/Quality Manager for the Oregon Dept. of Fish and Wildlife.

Nanci Klinger is a Deputy Attorney for the City of Portland specializing in environmental law. Previously, she was with Davis Wright Tremaine LLP.

Ralph Myers is Water Quality Program Supervisor for the Idaho Power Company working on water quality and endangered species issues.

Barry F. Norris is the State Engineer for the Oregon Water Resources Department. He is a registered Civil Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer and Environmental Engineer in Oregon.

Martha O. Pagel is a shareholder in the Salem, Oregon office of Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt PC. Her practice focuses on water and natural resources and she is a recognized leader in water law and policy in the West.

Steven Parrett currently provides consulting services with GoldinWater Water Resource Management. For the past 15 years, he has managed natural resources in Oregon for both public and private organizations.

Bruce Roll, PhD, MPH, is the Watershed Management Department Director for Clean Water Services.

Mark F. Schumock is with the Natural Resources Division of the Oregon Department of Justice.

Steven L. Shropshire is the managing shareholder at Jordan Schrader Ramis PC in Lake Oswego, Oregon. He concentrates his practice on water and natural resources law. He is a member of the boards of The Freshwater Trust and the Oregon Water Resources Congress.

Paul S. Simmons, Somach Simmons & Dunn PC in Sacramento, specializes in water, natural resources and environmental law.

Marc Thalacker is the District Manager for the Three Sisters Irrigation District.

Carl V. “Bud” Ullman is the Director of the Water Adjudication Project for the Klamath Tribes.

Mike Wick is District Mgr. of the Westland Irrigation District where he seeks solutions to water issues in the Umatilla Basin.

Ronald S. Yockim is a general practitioner with special emphasis in natural resource law, public land law, Indian law, water law.

Fred A. Ziari is an Agricultural Engineer and founder and CEO of IRZ Consulting, dealing with modern irrigation engineering.

Credits

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This seminar is approved for the following credits

Oregon State Bar
10.5 General & 1.0 Ethics CLE Credits, plus .75 General Credits for the optional session

Washington State Bar Association
10.25 General & 1.0 Ethics CLE credits, plus .75 General Credits for the optional session

Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering and Land Surveying
This course may qualify for engineer credit.

If this seminar has not been approved for the credits you require, let us know and we will look into it for you.

Information on Continuing Education Credits

Fees

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Single Registration	$595.00
2 or more (each)	$545.00
Government Employee	$495.00
New Associate	$460.00
Paralegal	$460.00
Student	$347.00
Printed Course Materials	$100.00
DVD Homestudy	$405.00
CD Homestudy	$405.00
Day One ONLY	$372.50
Day Two ONLY	$372.50

Fee Description

Cancellation Policy

We will refund your tuition less a $50 cancellation charge if we receive your cancellation by 10/31/2008.

Location

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This seminar is being held at:

Red Lion Hotel Portland-Convention Center

1021 NE Grand Avenue Portland, OR 97232

Phone: 503-235-2100

Please call the hotel for directions/questions. A block of sleep rooms has been set aside at a reduced rate until 10/5/08. For reservations, call (800) 343-1822 and mention “The Seminar Group” for the reduced rate.

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