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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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OR | Active | 1985 | 07/09/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2013 |
Top 25 Women Oregon Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2012 |
Super Lawyer | Oregon Super Lawyers | 2011 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
Super Lawyer | Oregon Super Lawyers | 2008 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Shareholder | Gevurtz Menashe Larson Howe, PC | 2014 - Present |
Of Counsel | Gevurtz Menashe Larson & Howe, PC | 2012 - 2014 |
Partner in Charge | McKinley Irvin | 2011 - 2012 |
Partner | Johnston, Root & Leibenguth, P.C. | 1989 - 2011 |
Associate Attorney | Johnston & Associates | 1985 - 1989 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Bar Association, Family Law Section, International Law Committee | Vice Chair | 2011 - Present |
Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation | Advisory Board | 2008 - Present |
Oregon State Bar | Member, Family Law Section | N/A |
American Bar Association | Member, Family Law Section | N/A |
Multnomah Bar Association | Member | N/A |
American Bar Association, International Law Committee | Chair | 2004 - 2007 |
Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation | Board of Directors | 2003 - 2008 |
Oregon Women Lawyers Association | Vice President | 1990 - 1991 |
Multnomah Bar Association, Membership Committee | Chair | 1987 - 1989 |
Oregon State Bar, Procedure and Practice Committee | Member | 1987 - 1990 |
Multnomah Bar Association, Committee on the Status of Women in the Practice of Law | Member | 1987 - 1991 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Northwestern School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | N/A |
Lewis and Clark College | BS - Bachelor of Science | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Oregon Family Law Practice for Paralegals | Assisting with Child Custody Issues and Parenting Time Disputes | 2006 |
Spring Conference | Legal Issues Relating to Litigation Under The Hague Abduction Convention | 2005 |
Family Law Section Annual Conference | Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act | 2001 |
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Paula Kirby, Family Attorney on Apr 19, 2017
Relationship: Other
I am very pleased to endorse Kathy Root. I have worked with Kathy on American Bar Association activities for many years and have successfully referred clients to Kathy in Oregon. Kathy is a smart, talented attorney who is well-versed in divorce, family law and custody issues both at the national and international level. It is a pleasure to endorse Kathy to my colleagues.
Catherine Barker, Family Attorney on Oct 2, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Kathy and I worked together at Gevurtz Menashe. Kathy is incredibly knowledgeable about Family Law. She is a fierce advocate for her clients and has earned the respect of the legal community.
Albert Menashe, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 18, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Lynn Myrick, Family Attorney on Jun 27, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer for her skillful advocacy on behalf of clients nationally and internationally. Kathryn is deserving of her 'superb' rating. Lynn M. Myrick Grants Pass Oregon
Kelly Brown, Unknown Attorney on Jan 17, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Waddington, Family Attorney on Oct 22, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.