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Laura A. Parrish is a partner of the law firm Parrish & McIntyre, LLC, of Eugene, Oregon. A skilled trial lawyer, mediator, and advocate for collaborative law, she primarily handles family law matters.
Ms. Parrish is an AV-rated* attorney and an active member of her legal society. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers as well as a participant in the American Bar Association, Family Law Section, and the Oregon State Bar, Family Law, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution sections. She has served as a judge and taught Family Law at the University of Oregon Law School. Ms. Parrish has been a frequent lecturer and program planner for state bar continuing eduction programs and for other law-related professionals during her career. She is the current president of the Northwest Collaborative Law Institute and a board member and president of the Center for Family Development.
After graduating with honors from the University of Oregon in 1973, Ms. Parrish received her law degree from the University of Oregon School of Law in 1976.
Some of Laura's hobbies include hiking, backpacking, river running, reading, writing, knitting, and cooking.
About Laura Parrish
Law School: University of Oregon School of Law
Admitted: 1976, Oregon
Professional Webpage: www.parrishor.com/Firm Info/Lawyers/1495387.aspx
Honors and Awards:
- Selected as an Oregon Super Lawyer by Law & Politics
- Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- "AV" rating by Martindale-Hubbell
Bar/Professional Activity:
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Member, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
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Member and President, Northwest Collaborative Law Institute
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Association for Conflict Resolution
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Oregon State Bar, Family Law, Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution Sections
- Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and Oregon Chapter of AAML
- Oregon State Bar
- Family Law Section, American Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Merit Screening Committee, U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- Member of Statewide and Local Committees, Campaign for Equal Justice, Consortium of Legal Services, 1991-1993
- Board of Directors, Lane County Legal Aid Society, 1981-1984
- Oregon State Bar Trial Counsel Panel, 1985-1989
- Oregon State Bar Section on Alternative Dispute Resolution, 1993-1997
- ADR Section Newsletter Co-Editor, Oregon State Bar, 1996-1997
- Secretary, Oregon State Bar, 1983-1984
- Member Committee of the Organization and Function of the Bar, Oregon State Bar, 1982-1985
- Member, Alternate Dispute Resolution Committee, Lane County Bar Association, 1993-1994
- Chair Pro Tem Judge Committee, Lane County Bar Association, 1992-1994
- Chair Peer Assistance Committee, Lane County Bar Association, 1990-1991
- Chair, Family Law Committee, Lane County Bar Association, 1987-1988
- Program-CLE Committee, Lane County Bar Association, 1979-1980
- Chair, Program-CLE (Continuing Legal Education) Committee, Lane County Bar Association, 1980-1981
- Member, Board of Directors, Lane County Bar Association, 1981-1983
- Secretary-Treasurer, Lane County Bar Association, 1983-1984
- President, Lane County Bar Association, 1985-1986
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Board Chair, State Board of Psychologist Examiners, 1987-1988
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Vice-Chair, State Board of Psychologist Examiners, 1985-1987
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Public Member, State Board of Psychologist Examiners, 1982-1988
- Board Member, President, Metolius River Resort Association, 2001-2006
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Governing Board, Sacred Heart Health System, 1992-1994
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Governing Board, Sacred Heart General Hospital, 1991-1992
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Board of Directors, United Way of Lane County Foundation, Inc., 1988-1993
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Board Member, President, Western Oregon Institute for Arts in Education
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Eugene Youth Symphony Board of Directors
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Lane County Relief Nursery Board of Directors
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United Way Campaign (Headed the Lawyers' Division)
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Advisory Board Member, Women on the Move, 1986-1995
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Community Mediation Services Board of Directors, 1995-1997
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Board Member, President, Center for Family Development
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Member of Girls 2 Women Planning Committee
, 1996
Scholarly Lectures and Writings:
- Instructor - University of Oregon Law School Trial Practice course (1985, 1989, 1991)
- Lecturer and Director of Seminars and Educational Programs for Lawyers, Legal Secretaries, Legal Assistants, and the General Public
- Taught courses in Family Law, and Law amd the Child
- Adjunct Professor of Law, University of Oregon School of Law, Spring Semester, 1997
Educational Background:
- University of Oregon, B.S., 1973
- Pacifica Graduate Institute, Santa Barbara, California, M.A., 2001
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