Experience

Chock Barhoum LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Jan 2020 - Present

• Attorney

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  The attorneys at Chock Barhoum LLP are top-of-the-line litigators with numerous awards and recognition for outstanding litigation and trial skills. Our attorneys win cases because we come prepared with a smart, creative plan that all but guarantees a successful outcome for our clients.Our attorneys have litigated thousands of cases in the state and federal courts of Oregon and Washington. Many of our clients are large insurance carriers. Others are self-insured risk entities, construction companies and other businesses. We bring the skills appropriate to each client's needs.Perhaps most telling, many of our clients have repeatedly chosen to put their business needs in our capable hands time and time again. We have represented many of our clients for decades. The reason is simple. They want outcomes that are good for the company and good for the bottom line. We get that and we deliver. Show less



Williams Kastner

• United States
• Law Practice
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Attorney

  • Feb 2016 - Jan 2018

  The Product Liability Practice Group at Williams Kastner continues to expand and adapt to developments in the legal environment for product manufacturers, sellers, distributors and their insurers. Effective risk management, new technological advances, and major changes in tort law are just a few of the challenges faced by businesses today, and Williams Kastner recognizes the significant impact of these developments on the needs of companies involved in the business of manufacturing and selling products. Williams Kastner is distinguished by its long history in defending commercial host establishments against premises liability claims in both Washington and Oregon. The firm represents insureds of liability carriers, self-insured corporate businesses and municipalities in civil litigation in this arena. The attorneys in the Transportation Practice Team offer our clients substantial knowledge and experience in all areas of transportation law. Our attorneys are well-versed in virtually every legal issue facing the transportation industry and are committed to providing clients with efficient and cost-effective legal services. Additionally, our Transportation Emergency Response Team is available 24/7 to rapidly respond to the scene of a catastrophic incident. Our labor and employment law attorneys provide both public and private sector clients with consultation and representation not only at the negotiating table and job-site, but also before all federal, state and local agencies and courts. Due to the urgency frequently involved in labor and employment issues, our attorneys focus on providing prompt and practical advice and service. Show less



Hart Wagner LLP

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate, Medical Malpractice and General Liability Defense

  • Jan 2014 - Feb 2016

  The Hart Wagner medical malpractice group defends virtually every type of health care provider liability and medical malpractice lawsuit filed in the Pacific Northwest. Our medical malpractice attorneys represent individual physicians and dentists, managed care organizations, health plans, clinics, nursing homes, hospitals, nurse practitioners, assisted living facilities and allied professionals. On average, our lawyers try more cases to verdict annually than any other law firm in Oregon. From the beginning, Hart Wagner has been a defense litigation firm working primarily with insurance companies and self-insured businesses. Today, we defend nearly ever type of liability claim imaginable, from the simple car accident to an alleged mass exposure to chemicals and everything in between. In addition to our other practice areas, lawyers at Hart Wagner have tried hundreds of cases involving in-premises liability, motor vehicle accidents (including many involving the trucking industry), commercial claims, professional liability and toxic torts. Show less



Clackamas County

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Judicial Clerk, The Honorable Judge Kathy Weber

  • Jul 2013 - Jan 2014

  Reviewed and made recommendations on a variety of motions; attended oral arguments, hearings and trials; attended settlement conferences; prepared trial memoranda for the judge, including a synopsis of the issues in a particular case; conducted legal research and drafted research memoranda; wrote draft opinions and orders; advised and assisted judge during trial; called court to session; wrote and edited jury instructions; performed record keeping and administrative tasks; interacted extensively with attorneys. Show less



US Army

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Summer Associate

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Assisted prosecutors in courts-martial as part of the Trial Defense Service. Provided counsel to Soldiers, retirees and their families regarding their personal legal problems. These cases covered a wide range of law, including estate planning, immigration and naturalization law, family law, landlord-tenant law, state and federal tax matters and consumer protection. Clerking overseas provided the additional dimension of hands-on experience in the laws of the host-nation, Germany. Assisted prosecutors in courts-martial as part of the Trial Defense Service. Provided counsel to Soldiers, retirees and their families regarding their personal legal problems. These cases covered a wide range of law, including estate planning, immigration and naturalization law, family law, landlord-tenant law, state and federal tax matters and consumer protection. Clerking overseas provided the additional dimension of hands-on experience in the laws of the host-nation, Germany.



Court Of Appeals

• United States
• Executive Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clerk, The Honorable Judge Steve Leben

  • Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Tasks included reviewing the record from the trial court, reviewing the parties’ briefs to the court, researching the applicable law and drafting both memorandum of law and opinions of the judge. Tasks included reviewing the record from the trial court, reviewing the parties’ briefs to the court, researching the applicable law and drafting both memorandum of law and opinions of the judge.



Kansas Supreme Court

• Topeka, Kansas

• Research Assistant

  • Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Researched Kansas and federal constitutional interpretation challenges and presented my findings in orally before Court as well as by brief. Researched Kansas and federal constitutional interpretation challenges and presented my findings in orally before Court as well as by brief.



U.S. Department of Homeland Security

• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Intern, Immigration and Customs Enforcement

  • May 2010 - Feb 2011

  Drafted briefs and motions for the Kansas City Immigration Court and the Board of Immigration Appeals. Assisted, second chair, in contested Nigerian asylum proceedings. Drafted briefs and motions for the Kansas City Immigration Court and the Board of Immigration Appeals. Assisted, second chair, in contested Nigerian asylum proceedings.



University of Portland

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Sep 2005 - May 2006

  Assisted Dr. Michael Rabby in research, writing and data analysis related to social media, relationship building, and statistics-based research. Assisted Dr. Michael Rabby in research, writing and data analysis related to social media, relationship building, and statistics-based research.