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Stoel Rives | Deeply Rooted PodcastMass Timber and the Future of Building: A Conversation with Timberlab's Chris EvansIn this episode of Stoel Rives | Deeply Rooted, host Derek Larson speaks with Chris Evans, President of Timberlab, about the transformative role mass timber is playing in reshaping the built environment. From the early days of heavy timber construction to cutting-edge projects like the Portland International Airport expansion and Ascent Tower, Chris shares how Timber Lab is leading the charge in making mass timber more accessible, scalable, and impactful.We explore what it means to be a vertically integrated mass timber company, the climate advantages of replacing steel and concrete, and how Timber Lab is investing in...2025-04-1722 min
AI Lawyer Talking TechAI, Regulation, and Transformation: Legal Tech Headlines for 2025Welcome to today’s episode of AI Lawyer Talking Tech! As the legal industry embraces a new year, transformative advancements and regulatory developments are already shaping the landscape. From AI-driven tools revolutionizing document review and litigation strategies to global initiatives addressing privacy and fairness in artificial intelligence, we explore how technology continues to redefine legal practices. Highlights include the launch of GOLT AI as a hub for legal tech collaboration, the impact of new privacy laws across U.S. states, and the evolving challenges of integrating AI responsibly into legal workflows. Stay tuned for a deep dive into the st...2025-01-2217 minStoel Rives | Deeply Rooted PodcastHow Tech and Carbon Markets Drive Modern Reforestation with Grant CanaryIn the latest episode of the Stoel Rives Deeply Rooted Podcast, host Derek Larsen interviews Grant Canary, founder and CEO of Mast Reforestation. Grant discusses his company's innovative approaches to tackling the growing challenges of reforestation in the wake of increasing wildfire severity. With a background in sustainability-focused entrepreneurship, Grant provides insights into how Mast Reforestation utilizes technology, carbon markets, and a vertically integrated approach to address post-wildfire reforestation needs.Episode highlights include:The Genesis and Growth of Mast Reforestation: Grant shares how Mast Reforestation evolved from using drones for aerial seeding to becoming a vertically...2024-07-1639 minStoel Rives | Deeply Rooted PodcastFood, Farming, and Fine Art with Karla Chambers, Co-Founder of Stahlbush Island FarmsWelcome to a new episode of the Deeply Rooted Podcast, where Stoel Rives Agribusiness attorney Joe Matteo explores the significant impact of innovation within the agricultural sector. In the latest episode of this season, we feature Karla Chambers, co-founder of Stahlbush Island Farms. Starting in 1985 with a modest operation, Karla and her husband Bill have expanded Stahlbush into a thriving, sustainable farm and food processor in Corvallis, Oregon. Their dedication to community, sustainability, and high-quality products shines through the story of their growth from 300 to 5000 acres.Episode highlights include:The evolution of Stahlbush Island Farms and...2024-04-1645 minStoel Rives | Deeply Rooted PodcastAgTech Innovation and Robotics with Burro CEO Charlie AndersenJoin host Patrick Abell, an attorney in Stoel Rives' Agribusiness industry group, as he welcomes Charlie Andersen, Co-Founder and CEO of Burro, for an engaging conversation on the transformative power of robotics in the agricultural sector. This episode offers a deep dive into Burro's innovative platform, discussing how their autonomous robots are tackling the labor challenges faced by farmers and reshaping the future of agribusiness. 2023-12-1234 minStoel Rives | Deeply Rooted PodcastForest Management, Endangered Species, and Regulatory Frameworks with Galen Schuler, General Counsel for Green Diamond ResourcesGalen Schuler, Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Affairs for Green Diamond Resources, joined Sarah Stauffer Curtis, a Partner in Stoel Rives' Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources practice group, to discuss navigating the intricate landscape of protected species issues within timberland contexts. Drawing from his experience in implementing and developing plans and agreements related to protected species, Schuler gives his perspective on proposed regulations, litigation, and habitat conservation plans. 2023-11-0734 minStoel Rives | Deeply Rooted PodcastJoshua Hanson, President of Small Vineyards, on Adapting to the Ever-Changing Consumer Trends for Alcoholic BeveragesFor episode one for the third season of the Stoel Rives | Deeply Rooted Podcast, join Stoel Rives corporate attorney Todd Friedman and Joshua Hanson, Partner and President of Small Vineyards (also known as August Imports), as they discuss how a memorable trip to Italy helped launch Joshua's business, the challenges small wine producers face, and adapting to the ever-changing consumer trends for alcoholic beverages.2023-10-1026 min
The Mark Haney PodcastFostering Innovation in Sacramento: A Conversation with Chris RussellIn this episode, we have an insightful conversation with Chris Russell from Stoel Rives LLP, exploring the evolution of Sacramento's entrepreneurial ecosystem and the role he has played in shaping it. Chris takes us through the beginnings of the startup scene in the 80s, 90s, and 2000s.
We also discuss the growth of the innovation awards program in Sacramento, celebrating local entrepreneurs who take risks and contribute to a robust innovation economy. Chris shares his thoughts on the upcoming partnership with Growth Factory and the inaugural Backyard Awards happening at the GFX event in October—a must-attend event fo...2023-06-1551 minStoel Rives | Deeply Rooted PodcastJeffrey Chang, President of FPS Food Process Solutions, On Starting a Commercial Manufacturing Business as an Immigrant and Opportunities for the IndustryIn the latest episode of the Stoel Rives | Deeply Rooted podcast, Jeffrey Chang, President, and Owner of FPS Food Process Solutions, joined Elijah Watkins, an attorney in Stoel Rives LLP's consumer products, manufacturing, and transportation industry group. Based in Richmond, British Columbia, FPS Food Process Solutions manufactures and sells industrial freezers globally, including in Europe, China, Thailand, New Zealand, and the United States. In the episode, Jeffrey discusses his journey immigrating to Canada from China and how he became a self-taught engineer to start one of the world's largest industrial freezer manufacturers. 2023-01-1039 minStoel Rives | Deeply Rooted PodcastSkye Root, Founder of Root Agricultural AdvisoryIn the latest episode of the Stoel Rives | Deeply Rooted podcast, Skye Root, Founder of Root Agricultural Advisory, joined Wade Foster, an environmental and natural resource attorney for Stoel Rives LLP, to discuss how Skye's family roots in farming led him to create a company helping farmers navigate regulatory risks, embrace sustainability, integrate cutting edge agricultural technology, and his perspective on the current market for farmland investing. 2022-12-1339 minStoel Rives | Deeply Rooted PodcastThe Intersection Between Alcohol and Agriculture with Jess Thomas, Co-Founder of SOGOOD SakéIn the latest episode of the Stoel Rives | Deeply Rooted podcast, Jess Thomas, Co-Founder of SOGOOD Saké, joined Claire Mitchell, food and beverage attorney for Stoel Rives LLP, to discuss the intersection between alcohol and agriculture, challenges starting an alcohol business and some of the opportunities for saké to increase its popularity in the United States. 2022-11-0825 minStoel Rives | Deeply Rooted PodcastHow to Flip Turn: Starting a Commercial Wine Label with Meg Rulli, Owner of Flipturn CellarsIn the latest episode of the Stoel Rives | Deeply Rooted podcast, Meg Rulli, owner of Flipturn Cellars in Portland, Oregon, joined Merissa Moeller, water and land use attorney for Stoel Rives LLP, to discuss her second career as a winemaker, joining an exciting cohort of new women winemakers, and how her extensive digital marketing experience has helped her along the way. 2022-10-1137 minStoel Rives | Deeply Rooted PodcastGrowing a Community-Focused Brand During a Pandemic with Katie Poppe, Co‑founder and CEO of Blue Star DonutsKatie Poppe, Co-Founder and CEO of Blue Star Donuts, joins host Kristin Russell, a finance attorney and member of Stoel Rives' agribusiness, food, beverage and timber industry group, to discuss the challenges of adapting a business during a pandemic, managing stakeholder relationships and growing a community focused brand. 2022-09-1329 min
Beyond the Legal Lens Podcast29. Tales from a 2L Summer Isaiah Hardy is a rising 3L at the University of Oregon School of Law. He was born and raised in Sacramento, CA, before heading south to San Diego, where he received his bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Africana Studies, Economics, and Psychology from San Diego State University. During his 1L summer, he was a summer associate at Littler Mendelson P.C., where he had the fortunate opportunity to learn from some of the brightest L&E attorneys in the world. During his 2L Summer (the Summer of 2022), he was a summer associate at Stoel Rives LLP...2022-08-3119 minStoel Rives | Deeply Rooted PodcastUnderstanding the Intersection of ESG and the Forest SectorOn the season one finale, Adam Dittman sits down with MaryKate Bullen, Director of Sustainability and ESG for Forest Investment Associates, to discuss the role of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations in the timber and forest sectors. 2021-10-0548 minStoel Rives | Deeply Rooted PodcastExploring Succession and Generational Change with Kevin Adams, Managing Director for The Mountain GroupHost Adam Dittman sits down with Kevin Adams, Managing Director for The Mountain Group for this episode of the Stoel Rives | Deeply Rooted podcast. Established in 1996, The Mountain Group is a northwest focused consulting company providing business advisory services. Kevin’s team work as project managers and shareholder representatives for mergers and acquisitions, managing the process on behalf of the shareholders and investors.2021-08-1729 minStoel Rives | Deeply Rooted PodcastThe Financialization of Agriculture with David Muth from Alternative Equity AdvisorsHost Todd Friedman sits down with David Muth, Managing Partner of Alternative Equity Advisors and discuss the $3 trillion farmland asset class. 2021-08-0326 minStoel Rives | Deeply Rooted PodcastDiversity in Agriculture: From its People to its Products with Elin Miller, Founder of Umpqua Nut Farms & Umpqua VineyardsHost Kirk Maag sits down with Elin Miller, founder and owner of Umpqua Nut Farm and Umpqua Vineyards. Elin is a veteran agribusiness and management executive with more than 30 years of senior leadership in corporate, government and nonprofit sectors. 2021-07-2037 minStoel Rives | Deeply Rooted PodcastA Bright Future for Agriculture with Phil Ward, CEO of Oregon Future Farmers of AmericaPhil Ward is the CEO of Oregon FFA—better known as Future Farmers of America. Phil is a fifth generation Oregonian, with deep roots in Oregon agriculture. He started his career as a high school agriculture instructor and went on to serve as the Executive Vice-President of the Oregon Farm Bureau Federation, Director of the Oregon Department of Agriculture, Director of the Oregon Water Resources Department, and State Director of the Oregon Farm Service Agency.2021-07-0628 minStoel Rives | Deeply Rooted PodcastKeeping America Fed with Jeff Huckaby, President & CEO of Grimmway FarmsThe inaugural episode of the Stoel Rives | Deeply Rooted podcast with guest Jeff Huckaby, President & CEO of Grimmway Farms. Headquartered in Bakersfield, CA Grimmway Farms is the world’s largest grower, packer, and shipper of carrots. Grimmway grows over 40,000 acres annually throughout California and 6 other states. Grimmway’s organic division Cal Organic farms has grown from a few hundred acres in the late 90’s to over 53,000 acres today. This makes Cal Organic the largest single grower of organic vegetable in the nation. Cal Organic grows over 65 different fruits and vegetables although organic carrots is the largest single crop. Together Grimmway/Cal Or...2021-06-2242 minStoel Rives | Deeply Rooted PodcastIntroducing the Stoel Rives | Deeply Rooted PodcastAn introduction to the inaugural season of the Stoel Rives | Deeply Rooted podcast.2021-04-0900 min
Meat & Potatoes PodcastSilicon Slopes Live: Michael Sears, Salt Lake City AngelsOur guest at today's Live event is Michael Sears, Salt Lake City Angels General Manager and Stoel Rives LLP Associate. The Salt Lake City Angels mentor promising entrepreneurs and invest in growing companies. As general manager, Michael works with investors in due diligence efforts, oversees financing rounds and negotiations, and facilitates investments.2021-02-2336 min
Santa Clara VenturesStoel Rives LLP Partner - Chris RussellThis is our first corporate law episode on the podcast! For this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Chris Russell, corporate partner at Stoel Rives LLP.
In this interview, we dive into how Chris got into corporate law and started working with emerging companies, the different areas of corporate law that he has expertise in, and some venture capital specific questions about due diligence and fund formation.
As always, we end with 5 personal questions for us to get to know Chris a little better.
Through this insight into the corporate law world...2020-10-3032 min
Decarbonize: The Clean Energy Podcast"How can cities lead?" A conversation feat. Mayor Kim Norton of Rochester, Minn.Minnesota is working hard to create more affordable housing. But if we build structures that are not super-efficient, residents will be saddled with high energy bills—and we will miss an opportunity to improve our built environment, a top source of carbon emissions in the state. Now more than ever the topic of affordable housing has become even more critical.In July 2020, Fresh Energy hosted conversations with Minnesota thought leaders and Fresh Energy staff about how super-efficient buildings can become the new normal in equitable affordable housing. This is the final episode in the four-part series featuring a...2020-07-3043 minDecarbonize: The Clean Energy Podcast"Why is healthy, affordable housing so hard?" A conversation feat. Gina Ciganik, Healthy Building NetworkMinnesota is working hard to create more affordable housing. But if we build structures that are not super-efficient, residents will be saddled with high energy bills—and we will miss an opportunity to improve our built environment, a top source of carbon emissions in the state. Now more than ever the topic of affordable housing has become even more critical.In July 2020, Fresh Energy hosted conversations with Minnesota thought leaders and Fresh Energy staff about how super-efficient buildings can become the new normal in equitable affordable housing. This is the second in the four-part series featuring a di...2020-07-2348 minDecarbonize: The Clean Energy Podcast"What’s the connection between energy and housing stability?" A conversation feat. Mitra Jalali, Saint Paul City CouncilmemberMinnesota is working hard to create more affordable housing. But if we build structures that are not super-efficient, residents will be saddled with high energy bills—and we will miss an opportunity to improve our built environment, a top source of carbon emissions in the state. Now more than ever the topic of affordable housing has become even more critical.In July 2020, Fresh Energy hosted conversations with Minnesota thought leaders and Fresh Energy staff about how super-efficient buildings can become the new normal in equitable affordable housing. This is the second in the four-part series featuring a di...2020-07-1647 minDecarbonize: The Clean Energy Podcast"How can all-electric affordable housing really work?" A conversation feat. Elizabeth Turner of PrecipitateMinnesota is working hard to create more affordable housing. But if we build structures that are not super-efficient, residents will be saddled with high energy bills—and we will miss an opportunity to improve our built environment, a top source of carbon emissions in the state. Now more than ever the topic of affordable housing has become even more critical.In July 2020, Fresh Energy hosted conversations with Minnesota thought leaders and Fresh Energy staff about how super-efficient buildings can become the new normal in equitable affordable housing. This is the first in the four-part series featuring a di...2020-07-0946 min
The AWB PodcastAWB COVID-19 Employer Resources Webinar Series - 4/27/2020AWB President Kris Johnson is joined by AWB Government Affairs Director for Employment Law and General Counsel Bob Battles for part two of our look at employment law and managing a virtual workforce. They are joined by Jennifer Dye, Certified Business Advisor, Washington Small Business Development Center; Rick Goggins, Ergonomist, Division of Occupational Safety and Health, Washington State Department of Labor & Industries; Tim O'Connell, Partner, Stoel Rives LLP; and Britt Provost, VP, People and Culture, Accolade Inc.2020-04-271h 14
ILTA VoicesCISO in Lockdown, No Parole in SightCovid-19 has given us a lot of different technical challenges in a very short period of time. This has required a lot of CIO’s, CISO’s and their teams to pull out and dust off their pandemic procedures. Today we speak to Jon Washburn, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at STOEL RIVES LLP. about some of the ups, downs and challenges we have all experienced and how to overcome them.
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@Jon Washburn - Chief Information Security Officer at Stoel Rives LLP
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@Joshua Johns - Manager of Information Governance at Faegre Drinke...2020-04-2020 min
ILTA VoicesWhat Keeps Security Experts Awake at Night? Interview with Jon WashburnThe world of security is vast, and concerns are great. For some, the thoughts of what to protect and how to protect it are enough to keep them awake at night. What opportunities and concerns are up high and down low? To help shine a light, five ILTA members from the LegalSEC Council and ILTACON conference committee have shared some of their security concerns.
Read the article that summarizes all five perspectives in the Winter 2015 Peer to Peer.
Here is our interview with Jon Washburn, National Manager of Technical Operations at Stoel Rives LLP.2016-01-2007 min