Danica Hibpshman Joins Oregon Cannabis Association Board

Tonkon Torp attorney Danica Hibpshman has been elected to the board of the Oregon Cannabis Association. Hibpshman, who was recently named Co-Chair of Tonkon Torp’s Cannabis Industry Group, is an active proponent for a streamlined policy environment that supports growth for Oregon’s cannabis industry.

UMPQUA BANK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION AWARDS COMMUNITY GRANTS TO 120 NONPROFITS

Umpqua Bank, a subsidiary of Umpqua Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: UMPQ) announced the Umpqua Bank Charitable Foundation awarded 120 community grants to local nonprofits across its five-state footprint totaling $423.5K. The grants represent the first of three funding cycles in 2021.

Parna Mehrbani Honored with Multnomah Bar Association Diversity Award

Tonkon Torp partner Parna Mehrbani was honored with the 2021 Multnomah Bar Association (MBA) Diversity Award in recognition of her commitment to fostering and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the legal profession. The award was presented virtually at the MBA’s Annual Meeting.

Claire Brown Joins Oregon Entrepreneurs Network Board of Directors

Tonkon Torp partner Claire Brown has joined the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network (OEN) Board of Directors as its Secretary. Tonkon Torp is an active advocate for Oregon’s startup community, and has had an attorney serving on the OEN board since the early 2000s.