Anna Sortun

Education:
J.D., University of Oregon School of Law, Order of the Coif; Editor-in-Chief, Oregon Law Review, 2004
B.A., University of Washington, 2000
Certificate of Mandarin Studies,
Nanjing University, 1999

Admitted to Practice:
Oregon
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
U.S. District Court, Oregon Bankruptcy Court

Languages:
Mandarin Chinese

Biography:

In her work with the firm’s Litigation Department, Anna represents individuals and businesses in a diverse range of disputes, including matters with contract, business tort,antitrust and constitutional law components.

• Successfully defending a small business in a trial involving breach of contract and fraud claims, resulting in an award of attorney fees to her client.
• Winning summary judgment, in both state and federal court, on behalf of a large regional health care provider facing a variety of employment law claims.
• Prevailing in a federal appeal involving Fair Credit Billing Act and Unlawful Debt Collection Practices Act claims.

Anna taught first-year torts as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Oregon in 2007.  Prior to joining the firm, Anna was a law clerk for The Honorable Alfred T. Goodwin, on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. 

Anna is a member of the Oregon State Bar Committee on Federal Practice and Procedure.  She also serves on the Board of Directors of Photolucida, a contemporary photography nonprofit.

Professional Organizations:
Oregon State Bar
Oregon State Bar Committee on Federal Practice & Procedure
Multnomah Bar Association
Oregon Women Lawyers
Gus J. Solomon Inn of Court
Oregon Association of Defense Counsel

Community Activities:
Northwest Professional Dance Project - Former Board Member
Photolucida - Board Member