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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)
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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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