Kathryn Pawlick

Of Counsel

Biography

Kathryn advises business owners on estate planning, entity formation, M&A, contracts, and governance, and has supported organizations from family businesses to national brands and nonprofits. Her broad experience spans business law, trademarks, trade secrets, and compliance in digital spaces. Kathryn is also passionate about arts advocacy and mentoring future legal professionals.

Admissions:
  • State Courts of Oregon
  • Portland Immigration Court
Education:
  • J.D., summa cum laude – Willamette University College of Law
  • B.A. in Art History, magna cum laude – Willamette University
  • Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society
Civic & Professional Involvement:
  • Board Member, Salem Art Association (2020–Present)
  • Mentor, Willamette University College of Law (2019–Present)
  • Regional Steering Committee, Campaign for Equal Justice – Marion-Polk (2020–Present)
  • Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (2022–Present)

Meet The Team

Meet our team of experienced attorneys, dedicated to providing expert legal solutions tailored to your unique needs.

Susan Ford
Principal / Attorney

Susan L. Ford is the founder of Res Nova Law, with over 25 years of experience working with individuals and businesses of all sizes. A former shareholder at one of Portland's large

Howard Russell
Of Counsel

Howard Russell has over 30 years of experience in patent and trademark prosecution, both at large law firms and as in-house counsel. Howard's practice is primarily focused on U.S.

Kathryn Pawlick
Of Counsel

Kathryn's practice is focused on assisting business owners with estate planning, entity formation, governance, contract review and drafting, mergers and acquisitions and other busi

Vanessa Cleric
Client Services Director

Vanessa is our Client Services Director and the first point of contact for many of our clients. She is a dedicated professional with over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur

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