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Celebrating Our 2026 Summer Associates, Matthew Cron and Jack Callahan
Celebrating our Summer Associates, Matthew Cron and Jack Callahan. As their time with us comes to an end, we spent an evening celebrating them while sipping and painting at Bottle & Bottega Portland and had such a fun event. We also realized not only are they amazing with their legal…
SBH Beats the Heat at the WCCA Oregon Chapter Golf Tournament
The WCCA Oregon Chapter Golf Tournament kicked off on July 21st and it was a scorcher out there. The heat didn’t slow the SBH team down. We had a great time out on the course all day. To help everyone beat the heat, we served up chilled kombucha from Lion…
Dee Akinbosade Named to The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
Congratulations to Dee Akinbosade for being selected for The National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. This exclusive recognition is reserved for the top 40 under 40 Black lawyers in each state and is by invitation only, based on referrals from existing members, the Executive Committee, and independent research. This…
SBH Partners Kick Up Their Boots at the Bridgetown Bash
Each year SBH Partners Megan Vaniman and Hannah Teig look forward to attending The Bridgetown Bash, the Vital Life Foundation’s largest fundraiser. This year’s “Boot Scootin’ Bash” theme had them dusting off their cowboy boots and heading out for a fun-filled evening. More importantly, they were honored to support an…
SBH Sponsors the 2026 ARC Golf Tournament
SBH was proud to sponsor this year’s Associated Roofing Contractors of Oregon and SW Washington (ARC) Golf Tournament. A special shout out to the ARC Golf Committee – Tom Zeiner of Carlson Roofing, Keith Weisskirchen of CertainTeed and Jason Hamlin with Roofline Supply for organizing this outstanding all-day tournament. Thank…
SBH Runs with Purpose at the Saint Andrew Legal Clinic Race for Justice
Every year, SBH looks forward to the Saint Andrew Legal Clinic’s Race for Justice, and this year was no different. A little rain in the forecast wasn’t going to keep us away. This annual event brings the community together around a cause that matters, ensuring low-income families have access to…
SBH Hosts Its 2026 Pride Celebration
Yesterday, SBH hosted its 2026 Pride Celebration, and it was an afternoon full of community, laughter, and joy. Drag Queen Bingo hosted by the incredible Poison Waters, amazing performances by Pluto and Ilani, catering from Pizza Thief PDX LLC, and desserts from Sweet and Salty PDX made for an unforgettable…
30 Years Strong: Celebrating a Meaningful Milestone
Over the past three decades, both the legal industry – and our firm – have evolved in meaningful ways. Through it all, SBH has remained grounded in the principles established by our founding partners: hard work, integrity, and commitment to excellence. As we celebrate 30 years, we want to express…
SBH Attends the Oregon Women Lawyers Roberts & Deiz Award Celebration
Last Friday, several of our attorneys, along with both of our law clerks, attended the Oregon Women Lawyers 33rd Annual Roberts & Deiz Award Celebration, honoring U.S. District Court Judge Karin Immergut. SBH is proud to be a sponsor of Oregon Women Lawyers (OWLS), an organization dedicated to advocating for…
Rebecca Watkins Represents SBH at Store to Door’s Flourish to Nourish Event
SBH partner and Store to Door board member, Rebecca Watkins, had a lovely evening at the Flourish to Nourish event supporting Store to Door PDX. Store to Door does incredible work delivering groceries and essentials to seniors and adults with disabilities across the Portland area, and SBH is proud to…
Welcoming Our 2026 Summer Law Clerks, Jack Callahan and Matthew Cron
Join us in welcoming Jack Callahan and Matthew Cron to SBH Legal as our 2026 Summer Law Clerks! Both of these talented individuals are preparing to enter their final year of law school. They will be spending the summer with us, working alongside our attorneys to support legal research and…
Kevin Anderson Supports the West Linn Rotary Club Barn Dance
SBH partner, Kevin Anderson, had a wonderful time supporting the West Linn Rotary Club at their annual Barn Dance fundraising event! The evening was filled with great food, great company, and plenty of dancing, all in support of an incredible cause. We love being able to sponsor events that align…
SBH Proudly Sponsors the Friends of the Children – Portland Friendraiser
SBH is a proud sponsor of Friends of the Children – Portland. We were excited to support their mission at the annual Friendraiser last night. The work this organization does is truly life-changing. A big thank you to Kyle Shields and Beckie Shields for joining Michael J. Godfrey to support…
SBH Celebrates Staff Appreciation Week
Last week, SBH Legal celebrated Staff Appreciation Week. Throughout the week, we took time to recognize and thank the people who do so much behind the scenes to support our clients and our team: Monday: Dirty soda bar + board games Tuesday: Puppy party with Oregon Dog Rescue Wednesday: All-firm…
Four SBH Attorneys Named 2026 Oregon Super Lawyers Rising Stars
Recognized by their peers across Oregon as Rising Stars, we are proud to congratulate the following individuals on their selection to the 2026 Oregon Super Lawyers list: Michael J. Godfrey – 4th year Lindsay Landstrom – 4th year Hannah Teig – 3rd year Morgan Terhune – 2nd year This honor…
SBH Team Members Take On the Portland Shamrock Run
Congratulations to the SBH team members who ran the Shamrock Run in Portland this past weekend! Rainy weather and all, it was great to see everyone show up, support each other, and be part of such a fun community event. Awesome job to everyone who got out there and made…
SBH Partners Step Into New Community Leadership Roles
We’re excited to share that two SBH Partners are stepping into new leadership roles in our community. Rebecca Watkins has joined the Board of Directors for Store to Door PDX, a nonprofit dedicated to helping seniors and adults with disabilities maintain independence by providing social connection, personalized grocery shopping and…
SBH Tours the Moda Center with the Portland Fire
Thank you to the Portland Fire for the invitation to learn more about the organization and tour the Moda Center. It was great hearing from the Fire’s leadership ahead of their debut season. We are excited to see such a strong, women-led team shaping the future of the organization and…
Celebrating Black History Month at SBH
At SBH, we recognize that celebrating diversity means actively honoring the histories, cultures, and contributions that shape our communities and our profession. Black History Month offers an important opportunity for us to reflect, learn, and celebrate the impact of Black leaders, innovators, and communities – past and present. In that…
SBH Kicks Off the Year at Oregon RIMS Winterhawks Game Night
Oregon RIMS Winterhawks Game Night was a fantastic way to kick off the year. The on-ice Beer Garden and up-close view of the action from the players’ tunnel made the night unforgettable. SBH attorneys Samantha Toda, Megan Vaniman, David White, and Michael J. Godfrey had such a great evening connecting…
SBH Announces New Partners, Effective January 1, 2026
We are excited to announce our new partners, effective January 1, 2026. Each is a trusted advisor to clients and a respected voice in our industry. Their contributions since joining SBH have been significant and will continue to shape our firm’s future.
NAEGELI Deposition & Trial Delivers Holiday Cheer to the SBH Office
NAEGELI Deposition & Trial stopped by the SBH office to deliver holiday cheer, cheesecake, and bubbly! Thank you Erin Martuscelli, Juliette Kivo, and April Gray for spending time with our team – it was so much fun!
SBH Partners with Trillium Family Services for Annual Wrapping Party
SBH is proud to partner with Trillium Family Services for our annual wrapping party. Each year, our firm comes together to donate gifts for the children in Trillium’s care, then gathers to wrap them as a team. These gifts and the joy behind them mean so much to the children…
SBH Hosts Its First-Ever Vendor Fair
SBH hosted our first-ever Vendor Fair, and we’re thrilled to call it a success! The goal of this event was to strengthen connections between the SBH team and the incredible vendors who support the important work we do every day. It was a fantastic opportunity to meet face-to-face and build…
Teamwork on the Green: SBH Shines at Oregon RIMS Tournament
Last week, SBH attorney Eric Berglund joined Brian Welch, Eric Machado and Nick Warren at the 2025 Oregon RIMS Tournament – and they brought home First Place! It was a fantastic day of networking, sportsmanship, and a little friendly competition. Congratulations to this winning team!
