Heather’s CV
HEATHER DECKER, JD
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE
Productivity Coach and Consultant
tcb coaching + consulting (owner), Milwaukie, OR, 2016-present
Coaching for Individuals
- Billing and Collections Practices
- Time Management and Productivity
- Delegation and Managing Others
- Professional Development Planning
- Business Development
Consulting for Employers and Organizations
- Communication and Conflict Resolution
- Managing Employee Development and Transitions
- Retreat Program Planning and Facilitation
Sample Projects & Clients
- Law Firm Retreat July-December 2018
- Retreat Planning Committee meetings
- Interviewed 10 lawyers and drafted report identifying issues
- Designed and facilitated 3 hour retreat work session for 18 lawyers
- Designed and facilitated three 1 hour implementation meetings for 18 lawyers
- Law Partner Coaching August-October 2018
- Coached senior bankruptcy law partner to reduce billing backlog by 80%, and adopt strong billing and time entry habits going forward
Director of Attorney Professional Development and Recruiting
Tonkon Torp LLP, Portland, OR, 2015-2016
- Coached lawyers, leaders and managers on communication, conflict resolution, time management, networking, leadership, transitions and productivity
- Conducted twice yearly Professional Development Meetings for 20 associates
- Assessed associate morale and retention efforts; coordinated Associate Reviews
- Responsible for recruiting, orientation and integration of law clerks and attorneys
- Responsible for in house law clerk and attorney training programs
- Assessed and re-designed firm mentoring programs
- Designed and implemented exit interviews of departing associates
- Designed and drafted department and job descriptions for myself and a Recruiting & Professional Development Coordinator
- Attended the April 2016 National Association for Law Placement Education Conference in Boston, MA, including 14 hours of Coach training
LAW PRACTICE EXPERIENCE
- Of Counsel, Ghandour Law LLC, Portland, OR 2013-2015
- Contract Attorney, Attorney at Law, Portland, OR 2001-2012
- Associate Attorney, Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP, Portland, OR 1998-2000
- Associate Attorney, Seidl & Rizzo PC, Portland, OR 1996-1998
EDUCATION
- University of Oregon School of Law, J.D., 1996
- University of Oregon, B.S. (Political Science/Business Administration), 1993
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND LEADERSHIP
Oregon State Bar, Admitted and active member since 1996
- House of Delegates, Region 7 Delegate, 2017-present
- 2019 Wellness Summit Planning Committee
- Solo & Small Firm Section, Executive Committee Member 2018, Secretary 2019
- Education Subcommittee – Legal Lunchbox CLE
- Supervising Attorney of attorney on disciplinary probation, 2016-2018
- Quality of Life Committee, Chair/Secretary/Member, 2011-2014
- Diversity Champion, 2011 Convocation on Equality
- Fellow, 2009 Leadership College
Multnomah Bar Association, Member since 1996
- Solo & Small Firm Committee, Member, 2018-19
- Membership Committee (& Task Force), Chair/Member, 2014-2018
- Equality & Diversity Committee, Chair/Member, 2011-2014
- YLS Service to the Public Committee, Chair/Member, 2001-2004
- Award of Merit, Multnomah Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, 2003
Oregon Women Lawyers, member since 1996
Oregon Minority Lawyers Association, member since 2016
University of Oregon School of Law
- Portland Graduate Advisor, Career Services Office, 2003-2004
- Alumni Association Board of Directors, President/VP/Sec/Member, 1997-2007
- Portland Mentoring Program, Co-Founder/Mentor, 1997-2000
Portland State University
- Explore the Law Program, Steering Committee Member/Mentor, 2012-2013
Provided opportunities and support for diverse pre-law undergraduate students
Oregon Attorney Assistance Program
- Peace and Productivity for Lawyers Workshop, Co-Creator & Facilitator, 2006-2007 & 2011-2012; Developed and facilitated 8-week wellness and stress management workshop for lawyers
Yogafit Certified Yoga Teacher, 2010-2016
PRESENTATIONS & ARTICLES
Lawyer Wellness Matters: Prioritizing Your Time for Work and Life – Presenter
1.5 Hour CLE presentation for the Washington State Bar Association on November 26, 2019
How to Work: Done not Drowning – Presenter
1 Hour CLE presentation for bar organizations and law firms, 2019
It’s About Time: Time Management for Work and Life – Presenter
- 1 Hour CLE presentation for 5 bar organizations and 2 law firms in 2018-19
- 3 hour program for the Portland Underground Grad School, June 13, 2018
Solo & Small Firm UNconference – Co-creator & Facilitator
3 hour CLE for the Multnomah Bar Association Solo & Small Firm Committee, May 30, 2019
Managing Small Firm Growth – Panelist
1 Hour CLE for the Multnomah Bar Association Solo & Small Firm Committee, December 4, 2018
Committee Chairs Training: Running Effective Meetings – Presenter
Multnomah Bar Association, Committee Chairs Training, September 10, 2018
Warrior Moms: Fighting for Children with Disabilities – Panelist
Oregon Women Lawyers, Queen’s Bench Chapter CLE, July 10, 2018
The Coaching Mindset – Co-Presenter
Multnomah Bar Association, 1.5 hour CLE, May 11, 2018
Lawyers in Transition (Monthly Meeting) – Presenter
Oregon Attorney Assistance Program, April 7, 2016
10 Minute Fix: Stress Reduction Techniques for Lawyers/Law Students – Planner & Presenter
Oregon State Bar Quality of Life Committee Presentation
- ABA Young Lawyers Division Fall Conference, October 10, 2014
- Willamette University College of Law, October 16, 2013
- Multnomah Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, May 16, 2013
Restorative Relaxation and Vinyasa Yoga – Presenter
Oregon Attorney Assistance Program Women’s Retreat, April 27-28, 2012
How to Work a Room – Networking Tips for Law Students – Panelist
Oregon State Bar Quality of Life Committee Presentation
University of Oregon School of Law, May 22, 2012
Transitions: Challenge or Opportunity? – Planner and Moderator
Oregon State Bar Quality of Life Committee CLE, February 24, 2012
Practical Contract Lawyering – Panelist
Professional Liability Fund CLE, May 2008
Relax and Be More Productive, In Sight, September 2006, pp. 6-7
Changing Courses: How to Successfully Transition to a New Area of Law – Panelist Multnomah Bar Association Young Lawyers Section CLE, April 2004
Contract Lawyering – Panelist
Lewis & Clark Law School Presentation, March 2007
Balancing Family and the Law – Panelist
Lewis & Clark Law School Presentation, April 2006
Finding a New Niche, In Sight, December 2003, pp. 4-5