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Elaine R. Albrich

Partner

Co-chair, Energy, Natural Resources & Environmental Practice

T 503.778.5423 Portland
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Elaine's No Dabbler Details

 

Hometown: Newberg, Ore.

What’s your sweet spot as it relates to this industry?
Land use and permitting

What was your favorite food as a kid?
Tacos

If you couldn’t be a lawyer, what would you be?
Equine vet

Why is food/bev/ag your chosen industry?
I like supporting a growing industry that contributes to the economic development of our region and combines both urban and rural interests.

What book or song inspires you the most, and why?
Grown Woman, Beyonce

What is your favorite quote?
"Talk is cheap, whiskey costs money."

What is your favorite food travel destination, and why?
Hmm, so many! Pacific Northwest coast for seafood and oysters or Mexico for spicy Mexican food.

Admitted to Practice

  • Oregon, 2005
  • Washington, 2010

Education

  • J.D., University of Oregon School of Law, 2005
    • Editor in Chief, Journal of Environmental Law and Litigation, 2004-2005
  • B.S., Environmental Studies and General Science, University of Oregon, 2000

Memberships & Affiliations

    • Board Chair, Sustainable Northwest, 2013-present
    • Board Member, Northwest Cider Association, 2015-2017
    • Former Board Chair, Proud Ground, 2011-2014
    • Former Board Member, Ashland Independent Film Festival, 2014-2016

Professional Recognition

    • Named as one of "America's Leading Lawyers for Business" by Chambers USA in Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use (Oregon), 2020-2025; Named an "Up and Coming Lawyer" in Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use (Oregon), 2019
    • Named as one of the "Best Lawyers in America" by Best Lawyers in Energy Law, 2021-present; in Land Use and Zoning Law, 2021-present
    • Selected to "America's Best-in-State Lawyers" by Forbes, 2025
    • Named as one of "500 Leading Lawyers in Environmental & Energy Law" by Lawdragon, 2024
    • Selected as Portland's "Lawyer of The Year" in Energy Law by Best Lawyers, 2023
    • Selected to "Oregon Rising Stars" in Land Use/Zoning, Energy & Natural Resources, Environmental, Thomson Reuters, 2013-2018
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