Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt P.C. announced today that Jamee Asher, Jean Back, Eric Blank, Ryan Dumm, Maria Schmidlkofer, and Garrett Stephenson have been named shareholders at the firm. These attorneys collectively practice across Schwabe’s Healthcare and Life Sciences; Natural Resources; Manufacturing, Distribution and Retail; Real Estate and Construction; and Technology industry group focus areas. Their promotions today showcase how Schwabe is advancing its leading focus within these industries by recognizing accomplished attorneys who are committed to their clients’ business, industry, and goals.

Jamee is part of the Natural Resources and Real Estate and Construction industry groups and represents owners, managers, borrowers and lenders in commercial real estate transactions. Jean has broad expertise in litigation, mediation and settlement of employment and business tort claims and is part of the Manufacturing, Distribution and Retail and Technology industry groups. Eric focuses on intellectual property and is part of the firm’s Technology industry group. Ryan, who is part of the Real Estate and Construction industry group, helps commercial, civil and residential construction companies assess risk, negotiate transactions, and resolve disputes. Maria practices in the areas of Estate Planning and Administration and is part of the Natural Resources and Healthcare and Life Sciences industry groups. Garrett helps clients navigate all facets of land use law and is a part of the Natural Resources and Real Estate and Construction industry groups.

“Jamee, Jean, Eric, Ryan, Maria and Garrett are incredibly talented attorneys who have become an integral part of the firm and its future. They work hard every day to  understand the unique opportunities and challenges within the industries our clients operate in and deliver ideas that contribute to their success,” said Graciela Gomez Cowger, CEO at Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt. 

Jamee Asher
Natural Resources
Real Estate and Construction

Jamee represents owners, managers, borrowers and lenders throughout the ‎United ‎States in commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, ‎‎leasing, easements and real estate–secured financing. Recognized by Chambers USA as an ‎‎“Associate to Watch,” Jamee has earned the trust of many clients who rely on her diligence. ‎She endeavors to provide practical, meaningful legal advice through her abilities to synthesize ‎information, break down risks and options for resolution, and scrutinize the relative importance ‎of a particular issue. ‎

Jean Back
Manufacturing
Distribution and Retail Technology 

Jean brings more than 25 years of experience in helping manufacturers and technology-focused employers solve problems to complicated employment scenarios. She has broad expertise in litigation, mediation and settlement of employment and business tort claims. She is fluent in all areas of state and federal employment, wage and hour, discrimination, and leave laws. She is skilled at training managers and employees in employment compliance. 

Eric Blank
Technology

Eric helps clients with intellectual property matters in computer and other electronics industries. Particularly, Eric has extensive experience in the preparation and prosecution of domestic and foreign patent applications for a variety of semiconductor and electronics technologies. His degree in materials engineering with a focus on semiconductor technologies allows him to communicate clearly and effectively with inventors and decision makers in high-tech environments. Eric has experience working with companies of all sizes, including Fortune 100 corporations and start-ups.

Ryan Dumm
Real Estate and Construction

Ryan helps commercial, civil and residential construction companies assess risk, negotiate transactions and resolve disputes. His experience spans public and private work, alternative contractual arrangements such as general contractor/construction manager projects, lien law, bonding, construction insurance, scheduling, indemnity and bid challenges, among other areas. 

Maria Schmidlkofer
Natural Resources
Healthcare and Life Sciences 

Maria has been practicing in the areas of Estate Planning and Administration since 2007 and works out of both Schwabe’s Salem and Portland offices. Maria’s practice focuses on all aspects of estate planning, charitable planning, business and farm succession, guardianships, conservatorships, probate and trust administration.

Garrett Stephenson
Natural Resources
Real Estate and Construction

Garrett helps clients navigate all facets of land use law, and has extensive experience in permitting residential, urban, industrial, and natural resource development projects throughout Oregon. A former urban planner, Garrett has a valuable perspective on local government decision making, a practical understanding of project management and delivery, and strong appellate advocacy skills to defend project approvals. Garrett uses these skills and experience to provide sound counsel to clients considering any aspect of a development project.