Chair, DWT's Hospitality Practice Group

Representative Experience
Obtained over 3000 liquor licenses for Oregon and Washington restaurants, bars, and hotels since 1971

Represented over 2000 different restaurants, bars and hotels for general business and personal needs

Represented businesses and associations before the Oregon and Washington Legislature primarily on alcohol regulation and gaming issues

Represented licensees in over 300 contested case proceedings before the Oregon Liquor Control Commission and other state agencies

Helped coordinate the legal development of over 80 different hotel properties

Represented over 50 wineries, breweries, and distilleries with state and federal licensing and general business matters

Present general counsel for the Oregon Restaurant Association

Representative Clients
American Golf Corporation
Aramark
Bon Appetit
BP West Coast Products
Carlson Hospitality Worldwide
Embers
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Family Restaurants
Gustavs
Heathman Hotel
IHOP
LaQuinta Inns
Marriott International
McCormick & Schmicks
Merryvale Vineyards
Mortons of Chicago
Multnomah Athletic Club
One Reel
Oregon Arena Corporation
Oregon Wine Growers
Pilot Corporation
Pine Ridge Winery
Pizza Hut
Plaid Pantry
Shari’s Management Corporation
Shell Oil Company
Stars Cabaret
Sunstone Hotels
TGI Fridays
The Reserve Golf Club
Timberline Lodge
Travel Centers of America

Professional Memberships
Member, Oregon Lodging Association

Executive Committee, Regional Arts & Culture Council

General Counsel, past Board of Directors, member, Oregon Restaurant Association

Member, Washington State Hotel & Lodging Association

Member, Washington Restaurant Association

Allied member, National Alcohol Beverage Control Association

Board of Directors, Academy of Hospitality Industry Attorneys

Member, Oregon State Bar Association

Member, Washington State Bar Association

Member, Multnomah County Bar Association

Member, American Bar Association

Community Activities
Board member/Secretary, Regional Arts and Culture Council

Board member, Mt. Hood Cultural Center

Board member, Washington State Hotel and Lodging Association

Co-founder, Alliance of Alcohol Industry Attorneys and Consultants

Past Board member: Government Camp Revitalization Committee, Oregon State University Foundation, Friends of the Performing Arts Center, Portland Rose Festival Association, Junior Achievement, Professional Services Coordinating Counsel, Leukemia Society of Oregon, Portland Civic Theater, Holladay Park Hospital, Healthlink, Managed Care Associates

Education
J.D., Willamette University School of Law, 1971

B.S., Oregon State University, 1967