Schwabe News Archive

IP, Technology, and Business Law Attorney Adds Even More Depth to Schwabe’s Industry Focus

David Boyajian, a ship captain and attorney with Schwabe, wrote the fee “bears no relationship to costs created by or services provided to passing vessels. Indeed, the vessels do not cost the Port a penny, nor do they request or receive any benefits or services from the Port of Astoria — they just get a bill.”

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Scwabe attorneys, Charmin Shiely and Paige B Spratt, recognized as 2019 Women of Vision Award winners represent clients in the Real Estate and Construction, Healthcare and Life Sciences, and Transportation, Ports and Maritime industry groups.

Schwabe attorneys recognized on the 2020 Best Lawyers in America list represent clients across the firm’s six core industry groups.

"It's a voluntary standard and NSS is free to ignore it," Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt PC's Brenna K. Legaard told Law360, arguing that a ruling against the organization could have chilled participation in standard-setting groups that could have found themselves open to liability.

Angie Otto of Ball Janik and Paige Spratt of Schwabe, Williamson and Wyatt at the AGC Summer Convention at Salishan Resort.

Jean Back, Of Counsel with Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt, is the advocacy director for the Southwest Washington Society for Human Resources Management and an officer on the board of the Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership.

A vote on whether to allow a Grocery Outlet in Astoria has been delayed until September. Schwabe attorney Michael Robinson comments.

Bert Ray recognized as one of the top 5 percent in his field.

Prominent attorney, industry leader, and beloved member of Schwabe passed at age 65.

"The Ninth Circuit said green groups can't challenge the federal government's approval of a coal-fired plant and mine to continue operating on Navajo land because the plant's owner is a tribal entity and has sovereign immunity status."

Schwabe CEO Graciela Gomez Cowger joins the Downtown Seattle Association Board of Directors.

Tax attorney Dan Eller weighs in on opportunity zones: “It hasn’t been a tsunami of opportunity zone funds, but I continue to see activity there."

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt is saddened to announce the passing of Martha Pagel. Those of us at Schwabe will remember her caring and humble demeanor, strong work ethic, and dedication to the legal community.

Schwabe’s Derrick De Vera represented his Leadership Tomorrow class as graduation speaker. “I’ve learned to build trust and belonging by being more fearless, open, and vulnerable about who I AM. That it’s more than okay to show up FULLY. In fact, there is great influence in that.” Listen to his full speech here.

Schwabe Oregon attorneys recognized as being in the top 2.5 percent of their field.

Schwabe's CEO Graciela Gomez Cowger selected to a national list of notable attorneys. The Business Journals’ Influencers: Law spotlights attorneys who are driving business for their employers, and for their clients, in cities across the country. 

Graciela Gomez Cowger, CEO of Schwabe, received the WIBLI Female Leader of the Year Award, honoring exemplary leadership traits and significant contributions to gender equity in our region.

Congratulations to BPM Real Estate Group on their most recent project - bringing the Ritz-Carlton, additional office space, and luxury condos to Portland. Schwabe is proud to have worked with BPM on such a successful project.

Schwabe Washington attorneys recognized as being in the top five percent of their field.

Are you a leader in the PNW Real Estate and Construction industry?

Graciela Gomez Cowger, CEO of Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, discusses her childhood in Tijuana, Mexico, what it means to be CEO of a law firm, and the beginning of a surprising hobby.

In Chamber USA’s 2019 rankings, Schwabe is identified as an industry leader in six practice areas: Corporate/M&A, Environment, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment, General Commercial Litigation, and Real Estate.

The results of this survey reveal insights into the current state of manufacturing, what the main concerns are, and what we, as economic developers, should keep an eye on going forward.

Schwabe ranks #2 on Portland Business Journal’s annual Largest Law Firms Practicing Commercial Real Estate Law in the Portland Metro Area list. Click here to learn more about our Real Estate and Construction industry group.

Michael Cofield, Joanna Lee and Paige Spratt have been named shareholders at the firm.

Graciela Gomez Cowger named one of Portland Business Journal's Women of Influence for making "major splashes in the legal field."

“Columbia is pleased with the PTAB’s decision, which recognizes that Ventex filed the IPRs as a proxy for, on behalf of, and for the benefit of Seirus, which was apparently done to circumvent statutory requirements,” said Nika Aldrich.

A Wilsonville maker of breast milk-based food for preterm infants scored a victory in its lawsuit against a larger competitor.

Cowger, who is Hispanic, took the reins at Schwabe in 2017. She said her firm leads by example, given that “we are one of the few firms that has a person of color leading it.”

Graciela Gomez Cowger is helping Schwabe retain its status as one of the city's go-to business firms.

Autonomous vehicles, i-buyers could change the industry.

Attorney Amanda Gamblin of Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt observes companies going further than what is legally required and looking at things like equity training, cultural awareness, empathy building and subconscious bias awareness training.

Columbia sued Seirus and Ventex Jan. 29 in U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon for conspiring to commit fraud, abusing court process, and violating federal and Oregon state racketeering laws.

Columbia Sportswear North America Inc. accused rival Seirus Innovative Accessories Inc. in federal court of scheming with its fabric vendor to secretly and illegally fund Patent Trial and Appeal Board challenges.

What began as a garden variety patent fight for Columbia Sportswear has morphed into a nasty six-year legal battle replete with bitter accusations of fraud, perjury and double-dealing.

Graciela is one of 12 executives honored with Portland Business Journal’s 2018 Executive of the Year award.

Graciela Gomez Cowger parlayed a successful career as an engineer into a specialty legal practice in intellectual property. Now she is applying those combined backgrounds into leading one of Oregon's largest law firms.

In a recent survey, more than half of employers and managers said they’re hiring in 2018, but three-quarters said their industries face severe skills shortages.

Nearly 1,000 Oregon business leaders determined the region's most-admired businesses.

Schwabe attorney Amanda Gamblin shares how the #MeToo movement has affected workplace policies.

WSG consists of the highest quality members, each of whom are dedicated to sharing knowledge and building beneficial relationships to best serve clients across practice areas and geographies.

Schwabe's Karri K. Bradley joins the panel of experts to discuss trends, their expectations for technology companies, and the challenges ahead.

Congratulations to Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt partner, Dan Eller, who received the first OSB Taxation Section Pro Bono Award and was elected Chair of the Portland Tax Forum.

Schwabe proudly announces top national rankings by U.S. News—Best Law Firms, one of the nation's leading publications in the ranking of law firms and attorneys. 

Interview with Schwabe client Vigor about how the company is driving change in the area of workforce practices.

Out of more than 100 manufacturers surveyed in the Pacific Northwest, over 75% reported the same top-of-mind challenge to growth: attracting and retaining a skilled workforce.

The U.S. Supreme Court weighed whether a Yakama Nation company should be subject to a Washington state fuel tax during oral arguments over the past week, and attorneys say the tribe's chances for success hinge on the court’s apparent willingness to endorse a strong tribal treaty right to conduct business using off-reservation highways.